The moment Chen Lin, Zhao Ke, and Sun Wei stepped into the challenge zone, the studio lights shifted, casting long shadows across the intricate set design.
The room they just entered was dimly lit, designed like an old, abandoned library.
Dusty shelves lined the walls, stacked with books and decorative boxes.
A long wooden table sat in the center, nine papers folded were neatly arranged in front of them, each one written on an aged piece of paper.
The air was thick with an eerie silence, broken only by the sound of a ticking clock overhead.
A staff member stood at the entrance, clipboard in hand, as they adjusted their earpiece.
The cameras were already rolling, capturing every movement, every expression.
"You're the first team to take on the challenge zone," the staff member announced, glancing at the three of them. "Before we begin, do you have any questions?"
Sun Wei, hands in his pockets, tilted his head. "What about the other teams?"
