After helping Liang Yin to the shore and wrapping her in a towel, the cameras hadn't captured anything, which infuriated the audience.
Lin Chudong returned to the stage, and Zhang Ye looked a bit surprised.
"Da Fei, your swimming and jumping are amazing! You covered so much distance; it felt like you just flew over."
At this moment, the camera zoomed out, and everyone could see how far Lin Chudong had been from the second challenge.
So far, and Da Fei had just dived and swum over?
It seemed like Da Fei had arrived just as Liang Yin hit the water, in a matter of a second or two?
Lin Chudong said, "I exercise regularly, and I know a little bit about swimming."
Zhang Ye nodded. "Alright, Da Fei, get ready and see if you can get our refrigerator."
"Get ready, three, two, one, timer starts!"
"Running with the wind, freedom is the direction..."
With the chorus of Running, Lin Chudong sprinted forward. He cleared a ten-meter-long treadmill in just three steps.
In less than two seconds, he was already at the second stage.
He didn't pause at all on the platform in the middle, just leaped right over it.
The undulating obstacle course that had stumped Liang Yin, Lin Chudong cleared it with ease, stepping over each section as if walking on flat ground!
"The third stage, the anxious gears, this stage has tripped up quite a few... Holy crap, he's at the fourth stage, dizzying!"
Da Fei moved so fast that the host didn't even have time to comment before he'd already skipped the third stage and arrived at the fourth.
Zhang Ye had just snapped back to reality and wanted to say something, but Lin Chudong stepped on a gear and sprinted right through.
The fourth stage involved a rotating gear. Contestants had to hold onto one of the gear's branches, rotate 180 degrees, and then land.
However, Lin Chudong stepped onto the cylinder, took a step to the center of the gear, and then jumped right over.
This move immediately shocked everyone! Zhang Ye had just cursed! The director was even more dumbfounded, urging the cameraman to quickly catch up with him.
From the shakiness of the camera, it was clear the cameraman was a bit flustered; the camera couldn't keep up!
This wasn't just passing a stage; it was like watching a flying man!
"The fifth stage, one shot to the soul... he's at the sixth stage, Into the Rapids!"
Lin Chudong didn't hesitate at all in the fifth stage, leaping directly through it. He landed with a forward roll and then charged into the sixth stage.
The entire sequence was incredibly smooth, without any pauses.
The sixth stage involved a rope hanging under a high wall, with a small waterfall providing a distraction.
Lin Chudong grabbed the rope with both hands, arched his back, and jumped onto the wall. He grabbed the edge, flipped over, and lunged forward, pressing the bell!
Ding!
Time's up!
Sixteen seconds!
The host, Zhang Ye, was shocked!
"Da Fei has broken the record! He completed six stages in just sixteen seconds. The name Da Fei [Big Fly] certainly suits him; he really flew through it!"
"I wonder if our cameras even managed to keep up with him. He was incredibly fast, moving like it was flat ground. I barely had time to comment; I'd just said his name, and he was already at the finish line."
"Even Da Fei's own song, Running, only got through a short part of the chorus. The second chorus hadn't even started before it was over. This speed is astonishing, almost like a professional athlete!"
"Please, my partner, interview Da Fei and see if he's been secretly training!"
The netizens were already in shock.
"This is cheating, right? Sixteen seconds? The camera couldn't even keep up!"
"He's a human cheat code, Da Fei is a beast! What kind of physical condition is this? If he made me run that distance on flat ground, I'm not sure I could do it in sixteen seconds."
"Da Fei isn't here to compete, he's here to stock up! If it was this easy to get a refrigerator, he should just sell refrigerators from now on."
"I suspect Da Fei isn't playing the same game as everyone else. He used to take over forty seconds in parkour. This is too exaggerated!"
"Did you guys see Da Fei's jump? It was amazing! His athletic talent is unmatched."
"I was just blaming him for blocking Big Boobs Sister. Sorry, Brother Fei, I admit my voice was a bit loud..."
"Haha, don't be a coward upstairs. Da Fei can't hit you through the screen!"
"..."
Liang Yin Media.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Yao Qiang said, "Is this special effects? Do you even get special effects on variety shows?"
Wang Zhi said, "Brother Yao, it's not that advanced. Da Fei is just that awesome."
"But, isn't this a bit too awesome?"
The fact that Lin Chudong's physical fitness was awesome, everyone could accept that. After all, Da Fei looked tall and thin, had pretty good muscles, and was young and strong.
But aren't you being a bit too ridiculously awesome?
This physical condition is a waste if you don't become an athlete!
Wang Zhi clenched his fists, "Look at how Da Fei arched his back and jumped up just now. That's the legendary dog-waist."
"No wonder so many women like Fei-ge; I need to work out too."
Guo Xiaoliang nodded, "The gym next door seems to be having a discount; let's go check it out later."
Liang Yin stood backstage, eyes wide with shock, utterly stunned.
So strong...
Even if Liang Yin wasn't afraid of heights, she couldn't do that.
Of course, Liang Yin's expertise wasn't in this area either.
This guy is so agile. How could he have been chased like that the other day?
It must have been Tian the Hero holding him back.
Da Fei's waist is really something.
Liang Yin suddenly blushed a little.
The host at the finish line was also from Magic City, Tian Ke, who had met Da Fei at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.
"Da Fei, your performance just now was really wonderful. Do you usually exercise? With such good physical fitness, were you an athlete before?"
Lin Chudong said, "I just exercise regularly. Everyone should also exercise regularly, it's good for your health."
After a few simple interviews, Tian Ke suddenly received instructions from the director and asked.
"Da Fei, have you seen the variety show recently? Did you see Wu Bo's metaphor about Baijiu and Beer?"
Lin Chudong smiled slightly, "I've heard a little about it."
Lin Chudong was here to collect his appearance fee this time. Of course, they couldn't just let him leave so easily. They had to create some buzz; the production team wanted to make money from the traffic.
Wu Bo's discussion about Da Fei online had caused quite a stir.
Da Fei responding on this show would definitely bring them a lot of traffic.
Tian Ke said.
"Do you have anything to say in response to his metaphor?"
Lin Chudong laughed, "What do you want me to say in response? Do you want a war of words? I'm a civilized person."
Tian Ke also smiled. "We know you're a civilized person. We just want to hear your thoughts."
Lin Chudong said, "If that's the case, then I'll tell you all a story."
Tian Ke: "We're all ears."
Da Fei began to tell the story.
In the king's kitchen, there were two jars, a Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar. The Iron Jar was very proud and always mocked the Pottery Jar.
"Do you dare to touch me? I can smash you in an instant."
The Pottery Jar replied, "I don't dare to touch you. We jars are born to hold things, not to collide with each other. If we're talking about holding things, I might not lose to you."
The Iron Jar was furious. "Shut up! How dare you compare yourself to me? Sooner or later, I'll smash you into pieces!"
The Iron Jar humiliated the Pottery Jar every day, his tone filled with arrogance and conceit.
Suddenly, one day, the dynasty collapsed, and the palace crumbled. The two jars were left behind in the ruins.
Years later, someone passed by and dug through the thick layers of debris, discovering the Pottery Jar. They cleaned it and poured out the dirt inside. It was still so smooth, simple, and beautiful.
"What a beautiful pottery jar!"
The archaeologists said, "Be careful, don't break it. This is an antique, very valuable."
"Thank you!"
The Pottery Jar said excitedly, "My brother, the Iron Jar, is right beside me. Please dig him out, too. He must be suffocating."
The people immediately got to work, turning everything over and digging through all the soil.
But he didn't even see the shadow of the Iron Jar.
Lin Chudong said, "My story is finished. Where do I claim the refrigerator?"
Zhang Ye hadn't recovered yet, still immersed in the story, and subconsciously pointed to the backstage.
"Over there..."
Lin Chudong immediately went backstage to claim the refrigerator.
The live stream instantly erupted in a heated discussion.
"What kind of story is this? Has anyone heard it before?"
"No, I don't get it. Where did the Iron Jar go in the end?"
"The iron jar has oxidized, becoming dirt. The pottery jar remains the same no matter how many years pass, but the iron jar can't withstand the passage of time."
"Wow, Da Fei, this story is so profound! This is much more sophisticated than what Wu Bo said."
"Exactly, Wu Bo is that arrogant iron jar, always wanting to clash with Da Fei. Da Fei is the pottery jar. He knows his own value. Collision isn't his mission. The one who will eventually disappear in the river of time is definitely the iron jar."
"Wu Bo's cultural background is far inferior to Da Fei's."
"Baijiu and Beer, The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar, these two stories are really ironic. Da Fei wins hands down."
"Wu Bo, oh Wu Bo, study a few more years."
"Da Fei's literary skills are so strong. The more I savor the previous Bamboo and Stone, the more amazing it is."
"Autumn Poem is also very strong. Da Fei truly has a scholarly aura."
"That's right, '6 Your Mother' really shows Da Fei's literary talent."
"Haha, can't forget that iconic moment."
"'Angrily Criticizing the Worthless' is also a classic."
"…"
On the way back, Liang Yin was a little surprised.
"How did you come up with the story of The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar? Your response to Wu Bo was brilliant."
Lin Chudong smiled, "I just had nothing better to do, so I was messing around with it."
"No wonder you wanted to participate in this show, you've practiced parkour?"
"Yeah, I taught myself."
Liang Yin was speechless, "You've taught yourself too much, haven't you?"
She was tired of hearing this excuse.
But it seemed there was no other explanation, so she could only say that Da Fei was a genius.
The story of The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar had hit the top of the trending searches.
At that time, Wu Bo's slightly provocative words didn't actually cause much of a stir.
But Da Fei's response was simply too strong.
The release of "Running," with its record-breaking sixteen-second dash, coupled with the story of The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar, caused the show's ratings to skyrocket.
Zheng Fangcheng was overjoyed. Da Fei was truly a mascot.
Now, these directors had all realized that as long as Da Fei was on the show, he was sure to stir things up and boost ratings.
Da Fei's value was rapidly soaring.
Regardless of the variety show, what they cared about was ratings and the show's impact.
Besides his musical talent, Da Fei turned out to be so good at stirring things up in other areas as well, giving him the air of an all-around entertainer.
Back at the company, he was immediately worshiped by everyone.
"Brother Fei, if you win the national championship on "Happy Forward Rush," what will happen?"
Lin Chudong laughed, "Then our company will have another car."
Everyone: ...
The next morning, the deputy editor-in-chief of the textbook bureau called.
After Liang Yin answered the phone, she said excitedly.
"Da Fei, the textbook bureau wants to include your The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar in the elementary school textbooks, and they're asking if we agree."
Lin Chudong said, "Of course I agree."
"Well, I just took the liberty of agreeing, hehe."
Everyone was immediately delighted, "Brother Fei is awesome, he got a story directly into the textbooks!"
"Do they pay you for getting into textbooks?"
Liang Yin said, "Yes, they do. Three hundred per thousand characters. It's not much money, but it's an honor."
Everyone nodded. Forget about getting paid; they'd even pay to get in. What a great honor it was to be included in a textbook!
That day, Liang Yin Media's official Weibo account released a message: "The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar" had been selected for inclusion in the elementary school Chinese textbook, and the new edition would be available next year.
Immediately, everyone was amazed.
"That's so awesome! It's in the textbook? This is the most awesome 'insulting' article I've ever seen."
"Don't be silly, when did Da Fei insult anyone? This is clearly a fable."
"Even though it's a fable, everyone knows who the Iron Jar is referring to, right?"
"Haha, will the kids of the future know who the Iron Jar is referring to?"
"@Wu Bo, you're going to be famous. All the kids will learn about your deeds from now on."
"..."
Lin Chudong wasn't surprised by the comments online. This was originally a story from the language textbook, only it was set in a different context by the system. Now that it had been chosen again, it was only natural.
Logically, Bamboo and Stone and Autumn Poem should have also qualified for the textbook, but Lin Chudong wasn't an ancient person, nor was he a literary figure, so the poems wouldn't be included for the time being.
He was participating in this variety show to increase his fame and raise his value.
There was no need to appear on ordinary variety shows; doing so would only lower people's expectations of him.
Lin Chudong wanted to create an impression that as long as Da Fei was on a show, it would be worth watching.
Only in this way would his value increase, and he would have the celebrity effect in the future, such as for TV dramas, movies, and games, which would allow him to make money faster.
In this era, only by becoming a capital big shot can one better do what they love.
Downstairs, Wu Bo's face was ashen.
Lin Chudong's story "The Pottery Jar and the Iron Jar" was simply too face-slapping. He was just making a metaphorical comparison at the time, but Lin Chudong responded with a fable.
What was most infuriating was that it was actually included in the textbooks and received official recognition!
Wu Bo was now the target of ridicule across the entire internet!
Seeing Wu Bo's ashen face, Shen Jianbin said.
"It's okay, being 'black and red' is still a form of fame. Besides, this isn't even 'black and red'. That story of yours made it to the trending topics, which actually increased your visibility."
"Anyway, you're the straight man persona. This story actually makes your persona more secure."
"We can't get on the Spring Festival Gala this year, it's all up to you."
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