[RM] Infinite Variety Show C47.2

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Chapter 47. (2/2)

Qi Yuan glanced at him and said indifferently, “Contestant No. 9 dared to push himself and finish the mashed potatoes to win, but you can’t.”

Contestant No. 5 had bet everything on himself winning, but when he picked the spicy dish, he couldn’t endure. Therefore, Qi Yuan had no interest in lending him chips.

Contestant No. 5 was left speechless and had to walk away in silence.

Le Lin frowned and asked Xu Jia, “Besides Contestant No. 9 betting on himself, you were the only one who believed he could do it. Why?”

Xu Jia smiled slightly and revealed the answer, “Because of his eyes.”

Le Lin looked enlightened.

Xu Jia continued, “The determination in his eyes, the resolve to do whatever it takes, made me believe nothing could stop him. Maybe Contestant No. 5 can handle spicy food better, but Contestant No. 9’s toughness gave him the winning edge.”

“Tsk, I underestimated him.” Le Lin had to admit that he hadn’t considered everything.

“You have to work hard!” Xu Jia encouraged him.

Le Lin’s face tightened, unwilling to respond. Her words made it sound like Xu Jia and her close friend had already secured the top two spots, leaving him to fight for third place.

And frustratingly, reality was indeed like that. Contestant No. 1 was far ahead, and Contestant No. 2 had also left the others behind. The remaining spot was being fiercely contested. A single misstep could push him out.

Le Lin mentally reviewed his competitors—

Contestant No. 6 is sharp-minded and willing to bet heavily. She had temporarily fallen behind due to a setback.

Contestant No. 7 is cautious and highly accurate. In fact, Contestant No. 7 had placed four bets and won three, showing a keen eye for judgment. However, his small bets kept him under the radar. His careful approach meant he wouldn’t fall into ruin from a single loss.

Contestant No. 9 is bold and meticulous. He had seized an opportunity to turn the tables, making him a formidable opponent.

Contestant No. 10 had abstained from betting since the game started. Le Lin didn’t believe this player had given up and suspected he was planning a big move.

…

After weighing everything, Le Lin realized that five people, including himself, were competing for third place. The competition was intense!

For a moment, apart from Qi Yuan and Xu Jia, who remained calm, the other eight showed signs of anxiety or restlessness. Some gathered in pairs to whisper, possibly strategizing or plotting alliances.

Break time ended, and golden letters announced the third-round rules, “Third Round Game—Lie Detector Duel. Two contestants will participate. After one asks a question, the other must answer ‘yes’ or ‘no.’”

“If the lie detector determines the player is lying, the answering player will be shocked and eliminated. The roles will switch if the detector determines the player is telling the truth.”

“This round will be conducted in three sessions. The first session contestants will be determined by player registration. If no one registers within three minutes, the system randomly selects participants.”

“Now, registration begins.”

She hadn’t participated in any games yet. Without hesitation, Xu Jia quickly pressed the “register” button.

Soon, the system announced the results, “Contestants No. 2 and No. 6 will participate. Betting is now open.”

Players turned to look at Contestant No. 6—why was she involved in every game?

Xu Jia’s face was serious. This opponent would be formidable, requiring careful strategy.

The lie detector duel was simple. As long as the contestant told the truth, they would stay in the game.

But it was also tricky because some truths are hard to admit. Many people lie to themselves and wear false masks.

Contestant No. 6 was pleased to be participating. She lifted her chin and proudly declared, “This time, I’m serious. No holding back!”

Who knew if she meant it?

Xu Jia glanced at her and said calmly, “I suggest you hold back because I’m serious too.”

Contestant No. 6, “…”

She wrinkled her nose, quickly calculating. Contestant No. 2 had never participated before, so her abilities were unknown. But her betting record showed she wasn’t easy to deal with.

Betting on Contestant No. 2 would double her chips easily, but she’d lose her chance to participate. Winning the next round would be more challenging.

Betting on herself might be tougher, but she could participate in three games. She’d be in the top three if her chips doubled three times!

With that in mind, Contestant No. 6 faced her head-on, relying on her strength.

Hearing that Xu Jia was participating, Qi Yuan confidently bet heavily on his childhood friend.

Le Lin was about to bet on Xu Jia when he hesitated. He trusted her abilities, but… would she intentionally lose to mess with others?

Better safe than sorry!

After thinking it over, Le Lin decided to bet on Xu Jia.

He had thought it through. As a contestant, a player could influence the game more than a spectator. If Contestant No. 6 kept winning and betting heavily, Xu Jia’s second place would be at risk.

Xu Jia would bet on herself to win to avoid future trouble, ensuring Contestant No. 6 lost her spot and became a spectator again.

Without being a contestant, Contestant No. 6 would lose her advantage. Betting heavily wouldn’t be easy, as one mistake could ruin everything.

“If Contestant No. 2 plays seriously, the result is clear,” Le Lin sighed as he placed all his chips on Xu Jia.