However, even though Mu Li's grades were abysmal, for Zhang Ruoyun and the others, it was nothing new.
Most actors and singers actually don't have very good grades; it's very common for them not to know foreign languages or to have a poor understanding of Pokémon common sense.
Many actors, due to spending years in theaters and being taken care of by assistants, don't even possess basic life skills.
Some celebrities, when appearing on shows, don't even know how to take the subway or bus.
The production team clearly didn't design this segment to make things difficult for everyone; its main purpose was to allow the guests to get to know each other better.
Once they arrived abroad, the guests would also know who was more reliable, and some more difficult tasks shouldn't be given to companions who weren't very bright.
However, after a brief few hours of interaction, the seven individuals also discovered that this group of guests was relatively normal, which brought a sigh of relief to everyone.
When it came to the final tour guide segment, the production team deliberately created suspense by placing the guide's selection inside the guests' boxes.
As for who the guide was, they would have to check the information inside their own boxes.
Evidently, according to Mu Li's deduction, there were three regions in total, and if each place needed a guide, then two could be assigned to each location.
However, as everyone knows, Mu Li's deductions were roughly equivalent to Kogoro Mouri's deductions when he was conscious.
The guides for the first stop, the New Kapu Islands, were assigned to Mu Li and Fu Peiyao, two young individuals.
Seeing the production team's arrangement, the others couldn't help but worry.
"Is the production team sure they don't need to arrange an older guide to assist?" Cai Ming asked worriedly.
"I think Teacher Cai makes a good point." Let alone Cai Ming, even Mu Li herself wasn't entirely at ease with this arrangement.
Fu Peiyao expressed: "Taking care of myself is barely possible, but taking care of others? Forget about it."
At everyone's suggestion, Fu Peiyao's guide spot was ultimately replaced by Zhang Ruoyun.
After this change was confirmed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
"A Li, it's not that I don't trust you, I'm just really afraid of having to sleep on park benches..." Cai Ming's words showed no mercy.
Mu Li's eyes were a little moist: "I'm also very worried about leading you all into a pit."
After deciding on the two guides, the remaining tasks were handed over to them, and the other people's recording tasks were considered complete.
"The rest is up to you," Cai Ming said, "If you need to discuss anything, just call us in the group chat."
Mu Li nodded and said, "I'll discuss it with Brother Ruoyun first."
Everyone was quite confident in Zhang Ruoyun; as for Mu Li, well, it's better not to say.
Xin Zilei, Cai Ming, Song Ling'er, and Li Xian left after the recording ended, while Fu Peiyao chose to stay and wait for a ride back.
"Brother, what should I pay attention to when going abroad?" Mu Li asked, while taking out his phone to record some key points.
Zhang Ruoyun rubbed his temples and answered somewhat dejectedly, "It's just the four aspects: clothing, food, accommodation, and travel."
"We need to prepare our own clothes, food will have to be arranged then, accommodation is primary, and travel means contacting a local guide or renting a car," Zhang Ruoyun analyzed one by one.
Mu Li nodded and said, "This time we need to cross three regions in 21 days, from the equator to near the Arctic Circle, so we probably need to prepare clothes for all four seasons."
"That's right. As for food, we need to prepare some medicine and also some domestic food," Zhang Ruoyun said. "Just in case someone isn't used to foreign food, they can still eat something to fill up."
"Accommodation can only be booked online, right?" Mu Li asked.
"That's right, accommodation is like that." Zhang Ruoyun frowned, "I just don't know how local car rentals are calculated."
"Do we have to rent a car? Can't we find a local guide?" Mu Li asked curiously.
Zhang Ruoyun's eyes lit up: "That's right, we can just find a local guide! That way, it'll be less hassle, and they can also recommend some fun local places."
After discussing for a while, the two decided to book a relatively cheap homestay online.
"Let's decide on that for now." After confirming, Zhang Ruoyun also breathed a sigh of relief, "We are the guides for the first stop; there will definitely be areas where we don't do well, so don't be too nervous."
Mu Li nodded and said, "Then we'll see each other on the day we leave."
The departure date was a week later, and during this period, Mu Li did not take on any other schedules, only having promised Fu Peiyao earlier to perform a program at the Idol Project's group formation night live broadcast.
"Have you decided what to Sing?" Fu Peiyao asked curiously on the way back.
Mu Li nodded and said, "I've already thought about it. I heard that idols aren't allowed to fall in love too early, is that right?"
"There is indeed such a saying," Fu Peiyao said. "At least for the first two years after forming the group, they won't be dating, and they probably won't even have the time to."
Mu Li's lips curved into a mischievous smile: "Since that's the case, then we'll let them experience the beauty of love."
"What do you want to do?" Fu Peiyao asked somewhat helplessly.
"What bad intentions could I have? I just want them to experience sweet love on the group formation night," Mu Li said with a bright smile.
Three days later, on the night of the Idol Project's group formation.
Mu Li and the other four mentors were all sitting in the mentor seats.
"What should I do? I'm suddenly a little touched," Mu Li said, looking at the performance about to begin. "This suddenly reminds me of the first day we danced."
Xu Yunyi smiled mischievously: "Since you miss it so much, why don't you and Yin Nan go up and dance again then?"
Mu Li's smile instantly froze on his face: "Brother, please don't mess with me, okay?"
Yin Nan, who was watching from the side, also had his expression freeze: "I don't miss it at all."
But who does heaven spare?
Soon, the live performance officially began.
The opening naturally featured the Idol Project's group song—"Stubborn."
Seeing the girls dance this song again before forming the group, Mu Li was truly a little moved.
The host naturally didn't miss such a good opportunity; Mu Li was the main creator of this song.
Then, the big screen showed the scene of Mu Li and the other three dancing together back then.
Yin Nan expressed: "Why, if he's the one dying of embarrassment, why do I have to die with him?"
After so long, Mu Li saw this scene again, and he actually felt a little embarrassed.
After the group performance, the four mentors performed individually.
First, Wang Yijia and Xu Yunyi warmed up the stage. After performing their respective signature songs, the remaining 20 contestants from the Idol Project performed in groups.
After two months of training, Mu Li could see that their Singing and dancing skills had risen to a new level.
It must be said that although this program was very tiring, it truly trained people.
After the contestants' performances, Yin Nan, Mu Li, and Fu Peiyao performed.
Yin Nan's song was a new one, representing his blessings to the contestants. It was evident that it contained deep emotions.
Many contestants were choked up.
After Yin Nan, Mu Li and Fu Peiyao took to the stage.