[CC] 精编版 EP00：花少团初见面迎接百元挑战 那英龚俊张晚意巧妙化解尴尬场面｜《花儿与少年·同心季》Divas Hit the Road · Hearts United｜MangoTV
[a northern expedition] [across four countries,] [joining hands in pursuit of] [a community with a shared future for mankind,] [to witness Mr. Yuan Longping’s hybrid rice] [gracing Madagascar’s fields.] Every grain tells a story of hard work. Mr. Yuan Longping, the Father of Hybrid Rice, spoke of two dreams. One was to rest in the cool shade of a rice plant, and the other was to see his hybrid rice feed the globe. When we reach 15% coverage, Madagascar will be Africa’s first food-secure nation. This is so fulfilling! Absolutely! Worth every bit of effort. What a precious experience! [To see how Chinese micro-trace technology] [brings life to weathered Egyptian inscriptions.] Initially, the artifact showed no writing. Through our micro-trace scanning, the texts revealed themselves. Oh, they become visible! [To see China’s vision of] [mutual support and shared success.] Archaeology is about civilizations learning from each other. We employ our finest technologies to understand ancient innovations, bridging past and present. [Among our differences] [lies a common love.] My pride comes from being Egyptian, yours from being Chinese. We share pride because culture is beyond price. [When hearts unite,] [every challenge becomes] [a chance for beauty.] How did this journey become such a fairytale? Ah! It’s moving! Stay calm. Cheese! [There are two refreshing pop quizzes…] This is quite a test! [That will determine their path] [to graduation.] We did it! ♪Tomorrow will be brighter still!♪ [Beauty shared, paths aligned.] Careful, it’s spilling! Got me all wet! [“Divas Hit the Road · Hearts United”] [starts now.] [DIVAS HIT THE ROAD · HEARTS UNITED] [The ad is aired in this period of time] Has the pill taken effect? He’s dozed off too; the pill kicked in. Oh no, are we circling back? Yeah. That’s right. That’s rough! Which day? Tomorrow. The internet’s buzzing about how brave everyone is for joining this season. Are they all opinionated or something? Everyone has their own strong opinions… Yeah, when you’re traveling, everyone’s got something to say. I just wish people would be more easy-going and work together. I’ll do my part by keeping quiet since I’m known for speaking my mind a bit too freely. In an unprecedented move, team gathered 50 days prior to perfect the plan. Find the best angle. You’ve never watched any of the previous seasons, right? Of course, I’ve watched it! I mean, who hasn’t? Each guest is being briefed on crucial travel details. Madagascar is our first destination. Plus some other important guidelines. I bet I’m the senior member. Well… you’re the ‘big sister’, yeah. ‘Big sister’… We got some millennials, right? Well, the youngest one… This is our casting session for Season Seven. As you all know, our show focuses on overseas travel. Those who feel confident about their language abilities, please stand up. OK, everyone else is free to go. I could be her mom’s age. I wonder if we’ll be able to click. To avoid going in unprepared, let’s do some practice runs with past scenarios. This actually happened before. They had an RV with three beds and a tent with four. When the guide asked six people about their sleeping preferences, they all said “you make the call.” The seniors should get the RV, right? The younger ones can rough it. That’s just the proper way. The sister mentions “Mom warned about poor ventilation in the RV.” So you’re OK with anything, and then ventilation is poor. Make up your mind! Would you dare say that directly? Of course not. She should sleep in the tent then. If someone’s already set to stay in the tent, I’ll tell her that the other person finds the RV a bit cramped and wants to swap with her. You’ll be playing the messenger? Doesn’t that feel weird to you? Please, it’s not all that much drama. You think we’re on a palace drama? We’ve had similar situations before. You think you’re helping solve the problem, but others think they need space to learn through mistakes. I get it though. They march to their own drum. Sometimes things get really tough, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Just let it go. I’m sure they won’t mean to target you. You’re all fixating on extremes and conflicts. Who knows, it might be a great trip. [Fair enough.] [So are we overthinking it?] I’m someone who’s very team-oriented, and wants everyone to get along. So much stuff? Let me cut it down. No way I’m taking four pieces of luggage. Way too many. One kilo? You’re out. I can’t take you. My needs are simple. Food, drinks, and essentials. Don’t wanna bother others. I can handle it myself. I can just drag it. Carrying luggage is nothing. We two guys got it. Besides, the ladies will carry what they can. They won’t treat us like servants. No way. This is my body wash. My shampoo. My facial cleanser. One bar of soap does it all. Are you P-type or J-type? What? J-types are strong planners. I like it when others plan for me. I’m not the type who goes “Anything’s fine” but then complains after eating: “It sucks!” Nope. Never. Say everyone wants Western food. After a couple of meals, I’ve had enough. If they want it a third time, I’ll just eat my instant noodles or chili sauce to change it up. Yeah. Look, I’m mature. No random outbursts. I’ll just go with the flow. [Great.] [So reasonable.] I’m pretty emotionally stable. No big ups and downs. But sometimes I can get too rational. Nudge me, okay? [“Others first”.] Really, I truly love helping out. Can you handle traveling to raw nature? If everyone’s up for it, then I am too. [No matter how far reality is from our ideals,] [we first wish you all the best.] [Let’s set off.] Hello, Na Ying, welcome to join Divas Hit the Road · Hearts United. You’re here so early! Yes. Hi Chen Shu. Here we are. So nervous. Whether you’re ready or not, we’re arriving as promised. What happened to your eye? When fishing, I rubbed it with dirty hands, and then got pink eye. Almost better. No eye drops needed. You’re first to ask. Expecting 6 more people to ask this. I was fine yesterday. I wanted hotpot before leaving as a send-off meal. Then my agent gave me her cold. So now I’m battling a cold. Whether you’re worried or not, wherever you are, our mission arrives on schedule. Na Ying, here’s this season’s first mission card. Mission card? Dear members: To help you better understand our first destination, Madagascar… The Ambassador of Madagascar to China, JEAN LOUIS Robinson, has invited you to the embassy. Please arrive by 3:30 PM today. Before that, you need to cook a Chinese dish together to bring. We’ve booked One Heart Kitchen for you. With 100 yuan provided for all seven members. 100 yuan budget for all 7? Please submit your budget requests now. Call within 15 minutes. First come, first served. Dial this number… It’s started? Who do I call? Whose number is this? Once I apply, I can get the money, huh? Na Ying, do you understand the mission? No idea. Just call first. 188 Okay. The line is busy. Who’s calling? Is the line busy? It’s busy. The number you have dialed is busy. Hello? Hi, hello? Chao, this is Chen Shu. Shu, how are you? Here’s the thing, I’m calling to request funds. Shu, you’re the first today to request funds. If I spend all 100 yuan, they won’t have any left? Yes. Then I… I… How much should I ask? Let’s see… 20, 30, 40, 50… I need 60 yuan. Okay. Then let me confirm, you’re requesting 60 yuan. Yes. So what should I do now? Go buy groceries? Yes. I’m leaving. Someone else is calling? Then I’ll try again. The number you have dialed is busy. It’s busy. Let me tell you something. The person before you requested 60 yuan. So the remaining balance for you to request is 40 yuan. 10 yuan should be enough. Scallions, ginger, and garlic are cheap. Just some seasonings, some basic ingredients. Please hold the phone… Why is it still busy? Hello? Yes! Hello? This is… Na Ying. Yes. There were two people before you who just finished requesting funds. The first requested 60 yuan, and the second requested 10 yuan. So the remaining balance for you to request is 30 yuan. If I take another 10 yuan, there’s only 20 left. There are four more people. Still four more. Then give me five for now. Five for now? Okay, you got it. Yes. I’ll buy some salt and scallions. Let’s go. Hello? Hello? This is Ma Sichun. Hi. Am I the last one calling? You’re the fourth requester. Then I’ll call back later, bye. Call… Call back later? Alright. Bye. Okay. I’ll call last, I’ll call later. That way I’ll know if they bought any important ingredients, like meat or other main ingredients. If not much money left, then I’ll just buy some side ingredients. If there’s still a lot of money left, it means main ingredients, like vegetables, haven’t been bought yet, then I’ll buy vegetables. I think I can buy eggs first. If no one else needs them, I can use eggs for my eye, helping my eye heal faster. Let’s go. Aren’t you requesting funds first? I’ll call on the way. I’ll buy some scallions, ginger, and garlic first. This is so frustrating. Cilantro’s too expensive. Five yuan for cilantro, can’t afford it. Bird’s eye chili costs 18 yuan. Maybe vinegar? Vinegar’s too expensive, I can’t afford it. Delivery at 1:51 PM. We won’t have time to cook. Are there any grocery stores nearby? I’m heading out now, going shopping. First, you’re the fourth requester. The first requested 60 yuan. The second requested 10 yuan. The third requested five yuan. Give me eight. Okay, sure. Alright, bye. Where’s the money? The crew will give you. Alright. The first requested 60 yuan. The second, 10 yuan. The first got 60! Then I’ll request… I’ll take five. Guess I’ll pick the cheapest then. It’d be hotpot base. Hotpot base, the cheapest here I see is 6.9 yuan. 6.9 yuan. Then round it to seven. Okay. Come in. Hi, Jun. Hi. Hello, everyone. This is… I didn’t expect you. What is this? Welcome to Divas Hit the Road S7— Hearts United. I’m… This mic will be with you for 27 days. I’m still getting a haircut. I just landed today. How much time is left? About three and a half minutes. I’ll call at the last minute. I’ll decide based on the remaining funds. Hello? Hello, Jun? Hi Chao, happy birthday! Thank you! So, how much money is left? Right now… Let me summarize first. You’re the last requester. Six people called before you. The first requested 60 yuan. The second, 10. The third, five. The fourth, eight. The fifth, five. The sixth, who just called before you, requested seven. So there’s only five left. Perfect. 60 yuan? Who was that? Na Ying. The first requester. It’s got to be Na Ying. Then take the five. Shu, what dish will you cook? My family’s special scrambled eggs with tomatoes. Isn’t 60 yuan a little too much? What if I don’t need that much? Oh, no. I messed up, didn’t I? I made a mistake. Chen Shu. Hello? Ying. Chen Shu. Here’s the thing. Earlier when I called Chao, I overestimated my budget. I don’t need that much. But I don’t have the others’ contacts, only yours. How much did you take? I took 60. I took way too much. 60 is indeed too much. You should return some. It’s not allowed. They asked me to handle it myself. Listen, Chen Shu, I’ll make a group chat now. Add everyone I know first. That’s great! Ying, please do. I know Chen Shu’s husband very well. Okay. Ying is our group admin now. Congratulations! When her husband cooks, he likes sharing with friends. Chen Shu always comes down to say hello, exchanges a few words, then leaves. She says she needs to memorize lines, read scripts, so we haven’t interacted much. And Li Qin, I’ve filmed shows with Li Qin, too. Hi, Li Qin. Hi, “mom.” It’s already 1:08 p.m. now. Hurry! We’re running out of time. Sichun… I’m very close to her mom and aunt. Single women are too picky, that’s why they’re single. What nonsense! Jiang Wenli is her aunt. So technically, she should call me aunt, too. Someone made a group chat. Qin invited me. I’ve probably met Qin more frequent than the others, but we’re not that close. And Gong Jun… We only did one event together. But he’s quite funny. Because I was getting an endoscopy next day, he kept sharing his endoscopy experience, very seriously. He warned me not to talk gibberish after the procedure. I asked why, he said he didn’t know the anesthesia hadn’t worn off. He said he was aware of it, even recorded himself talking. He seriously warned me to avoid certain issues. Gong Jun? I know him well. We’ve worked together. Ready? Of course I know him. He’s a Sagittarius, too. How bad could he be? Zhang Wanyi, I’ve seen him at a few events. Let me check the group chat. [Most Influential Artist of the Year, Gong Jun!] There are six people in the group chat. Who knows the youngest girl? I think her last name is also Zhang. Who’s close to her? Add her to the group. In here. In this mall. Come on. Let’s go! Looking for the youngest girl. They are looking for her, asking who knows her so we can add her to the group. I don’t know her. I’m on my way. I don’t have her number either. Li Qin doesn’t have her number either. Let me think… Alright, I’ll ask Shen Mengchen. Mengchen, hurry… Hello, everyone. We haven’t met yet. We’ll be net friends first. Well, I want to apologize to everyone. Since I don’t know any of you, I didn’t expect to be the first to call Chao. My immediate thought was with such limited funds for seven people, if we each make one dish, it probably wouldn’t work. So I took the liberty, before getting to know you and introducing myself, to make a decision. Please forgive me. I considered this an official social activity, where the mission came first. So I just went ahead and did it. That’s great, Shu. Love people who take initiative. When I heard the first person took 60, I knew that person was confident about what to cook. Exactly my type, a decisive problem-solver. You don’t have to apologize. Shu, I was the second caller. I was told that someone ahead of me had already applied for 60 yuan. I think, that’s a relief. We’re good. That’s a relief. [Less than 130 minutes until due.] The green onion. I have to ask. Well, can I get just one? How much? Yes. I’ll get one. How much? 1.2 yuan. I have to spend that 5 yuan on something. Some garnish greens. [Beautify with a little money.] Coriander, please. It’s 6.1 yuan. In total? Yes. 6 yuan? Yes. Well. A bit expensive. Discount? Coriander is a bit expensive. Alright. I’ll take less. I only have 8 yuan. Give me some spices. And pepper. 8 yuan isn’t enough. I only need a little bit. Here. Let’s go. I found it. 7 yuan. [Zhang Yaqi: 7 yuan
Hot pot ingredients purchased] The price is the same. We can get it on-line. Same prices on-line and off-line. But we can use coupons on-line. How much do these two oils cost? [Chen Shu: 60 yuan
Hot pot ingredients, oil, tomatoes and eggs purchased] This one is 75 yuan. Too expensive. I want the smallest size. This one is 32 yuan. All the supplies I need are purchased. I still have 10 yuan left. [I got oil, hot pot ingredients, tomatoes and eggs.] Chao! Can we keep the remaining money and use it for future? Or does it have to be spent this time, otherwise it will be forfeited? [- Can we keep it? That would be nice.]
[- Okay.] We can keep it for future. Hurry! Go to the One Heart Kitchen! Don’t spend it all. Keep the rest of the money. [On the same page now.] I think we think alike. This is a great start. I didn’t expect the start to be so easy. [Love it.] So happy! [Less than 110 minutes until due.] How long will it take for each of you to get to the kitchen? [Ingredients are on the way.] How annoying! I need to cook, but I’m the furthest away, with all these ingredients. [Zhang Wanyi is the first to arrive.] I’m the first! If we arrive before you do, Shu, you can give us orders. Something you need us to do. Prepare the utensils, like pot or pan. Get them ready. Although I’m the first, I know I am not much use. I don’t know cooking. I’m just here to help out. Hello! Hello! Nice to meet you, Wanyi. I’m Zhang Yaqi. Nice to meet you. Let’s get started. Do what we can do. Okay, no problem. I still hope to help my seniors as much as possible. I hope that I can do my best to do what I can do. Let me wash these. [Take the initiative to help.] [It’s washed twice.] I need the tomatoes to be blanched in boiling water. So does knives which to cut the tomatoes. [Knives to cut tomatoes are enough.] Do we really need so many? [Poor tomatoes.] Hello! Hello! Hello, Wanyi. Hello, Qin. Hello, Hi, I’m Zhang Yaqi. You are the youngest. Hello. Can you cook? [Don’t mention it.] Not good enough. What’s wrong with your eyes? It’s a little red. You’re the first one to ask me today. Didn’t you sleep well? Fishing. Accidentally? Dirty hands, eye touched, conjunctivitis, almost healed, no problem. Is there anything you should watch out for? No. Don’t worry. It’s fine now. No problem? Should we help you to… Not at all. …take care of you? No need. I can beat eggs. I can beat eggs. Watch out for the shell. Try not to drop the shell in. Alright? Yes. I can still beat eggs. But I can only help with things like this. Simple things. Yeah, small things. Can you wipe it? Okay. Okay. 15 minutes. [Gong Jun has just left.] It’s 2:15. I’ll get there at 2:30. [That’s close.] I’m not… I am going to be late! [No way!] Hello, everyone. I’m on my way. [Just beating the eggs.] Okay. 2 minutes are enough. No problem. It’s ready to be cooked. I can only help with things like this. Small things. Yeah, small things. [Non-stop.] Is this alright? Yeah, totally. Yeah? [7 minutes are far more than enough.] Hello. Hello. We’re almost ready, just waiting for you. It’s raining. Yeah. Everyone is taking shelter. Hello. Hey, Yaqi. Hi. Hi, lady. Long time, Li Qin. Been a while. Hey there. Did you bring anything? Got anything? My stuff is already here. Lemme check. But… Do we still need eggs? How many eggs you got? Four. If we can’t finish… My eggs… I messed up with the eggs. It says… delivery by June 30th. We can return it, no prob. Return it, save some cash. Yup, get that refund. Alright. Go ahead and return it. I already saved 10 yuan. No biggie. So, right now, if we’re making tomato and egg, we’ve got enough. Genius? I’m a genius… Can you cook? Kinda so-so. Not much to wash up. All done. Let’s take a break. Nothing left to do. Chill for a bit. Will this water dry up soon? We got everything we need. No waste at all. Right. This is it? All these things… You guys showed up together? Shu and Ying. Gotta give a hug first. Big group hug. Let’s meet properly. Hey. Sichun. Wanyi. What’s up with your eyes? Fishing. Dirty hands, eye touched, conjunctivitis Almost healed, no problem. No worry. Let’s get to it. Time to work. What do you need us to do? Let me see. First, grab a big bowl. Big enough for two tomatoes. After washing, cut a slit in the skin. Chop it, right? Yup. Cut it small. We already cracked two eggs, yeah? Then crack three more. Got it, I’ll do it. I can handle the eggs. Chen Shu, once you’re done with that dish, just sprinkle some green garnish on top. You got this. Handle the final touch. Maybe add a fancy dragon or phoenix vibe on top. Sounds good. Whoa, that’s hot. Cut it into eight pieces. Eight pieces, it’s a huge tomato. I’ll do it. Cool. Eight pieces… Hopefully I get there in time to wrap things up. So sorry about that. The downside is, if folks don’t know what’s going on, and saw all this oil… they would think it’s wasteful… First time I saw someone cook like this, I was shocked too. But we don’t toss the oil. We save it to cook other dishes. Whose bag is this? This one… That’s my phone. What’s written on it? “Never push too hard.” “Never push too hard.” “Just be yourself.” “Be the best you.” What’s this about? Who taught you that? My bad… That’s advice my teacher gave me. Wow. “Never push too hard.” “Just be yourself.” Sichun, is that how you think? Huh? That’s your vibe? That’s her thought. Is she mind-tripping herself every day? You do that daily? Break it down for me. What’s “pushing too hard” mean? Like, I often… when I do something, I go all in, like 200% effort. And then it might… Backfire? Yeah, could happen. And it feels, like, not genuine, right? Exactly. It’s about chilling out, just being me. And keeping it relaxed. If you’re stressing like that every day, you’d burn out. I mean, I’m definitely the least experienced here, so I need to fit in with the Divas Hit the Road crew fast. For me, that’s a bit nerve-wracking. But then Miss Na, with her unexpected ways, helped me chill out a little. Aw, I’m blushing. Sorry. My bad, folks. Did you get this for us? Hey bro. Hey, Miss Na. So, are these gifts for us? Yup, brought some small gifts. Hey there. Yo, we’ve met before, right? Yeah, we have. Sichun. Hey. Yaqi? Wait, no, Li Qin. Yup. Hey, Li Qin. Hey. Hi, Yaqi. Hey, Ms Chen. Sorry, I’m late, my bad. Never mind. This fire’s kinda slow. We’ve got some budget left, wanna grab an ice pop each? I’m down, you guys want one? Let’s eat. Why not? Good. I never eat popsicles. You guys dig in. I want Red Hawthorn. How much? 1 yuan. Okay. Let’s roll. Cash. Oh, cash. I only have 5 yuan. I’ve got 5 here. I have 10. 20 total. Let’s go! Hi! Got Red Hawthorn? We’ll take a few. Six. Shu’s not having any. How much each? 1 yuan? 2 yuan. Our budget… A discount, please. Sir… I’m not the boss. Forget it. How much for this? I’ll skip. 1 yuan. I’ll take it. This is for us two, okay? Yeah. They’ll have Red Hawthorn. Tight budget. 14 yuan. Those four are 3 yuan each. Scanner says 3. 3 yuan each? Didn’t you say 1? We’re not having any. Just get four for them. Or do you want one too? I’m good. Yeah? Okay. We’re back. Ying, when’s the last time you bought it? How much per stick? Prices shot up ages ago. Yes? Up to 3 yuan now. But the convenience store just now had them for 1 yuan each. What about Old Pop? This one? How much? 1 yuan. [Old Pop, not Red Hawthorn] You cover it with your own money? No. I don’t feel like it. Nor does Wanyi. You didn’t get any? Here, take it. No, thanks. Hey. They’re not having any. Said it’s over budget. No. I’m good. Come on. Take it. C’mon. Wait. No. I rarely eat cold stuff anyway. I’m good. Done. I’m good. Clever, huh? Abosolutely. Yeah. Half for you. Now everyone gets some. Look at Sichun. What’s this season’s theme again? It’s about… Sharing, right? Yeah! Sharing. And “Hearts United”. I’m actually not good at socializing. Need some time to fit in. Your eye’s better after the popsicle. Really. Sharing a popsicle like this feels so heartwarming. For people who just met as strangers, this whole sharing a popsicle thing, don’t you think it’s a bit moving too fast? We’re splitting a popsicle, not licking the same one. Here we go. Is there anything else I can help? Anything? Nope. Pretty much done. Shu made the fried eggs with tomatoes with some pretty intricate techniques. But it’s gonna be good. She definitely knows her stuff. Smells good. Looks so appetizing! It’s good. Perfect color. Should snap a pic for her husband. Look at her. When we dine at her place, only her husband cooks. I never get to cook at home. Guys, this is it. Yep. It looks really delicious. Yeah. A family recipe. It’s the best when we’re on the go. Tomatoes. Yeah. Yeah? Nice. Done. JDH has prepared a surprise for you. Thanks. Easy access to tonics and supplements. “JDH guards your journey.” “As your health protector,” “JDH gives everyone of you” “a personalized health kit,” “supporting you throughout the trip,” “making you the healthiest team ever.” So much stuff! It has vitamins, fish oil, and many other supplements. Customized for your needs, scientifically tailored. Based on our health profiles and needs during the trip, everyone gets the unique combo. So thoughtful! How can we get our own health plan? Open the JD app, search “Smart Nutritionist”, tap “Custom Nutrition”, it analyzes your info automatically. Or tell it your needs directly. Your personal plan’ll be done in seconds. [The ad is aired in this period of time] [Less than 22 minutes until due.] How long to embassy? 21 minutes. Perfect timing. If we run low on funds, could we just… Sell goods through live streaming? Livestream sales. Right? And we can perform for the viewers to make money. Yes, we can start live-streaming. We can keep it running 24/7. Every day? In shifts? I’ll go rest when I’m tired from singing. The rest of us can do a little performance. Good idea. We’ll see how much we earn in a day. We can figure out if it’s worth the effort and how many streams we need. Yeah. Exactly. A few more. A few rounds. Sure. Are we the richest in travel funds? They never did livestreams before. Money was super tight. Really? No one? They didn’t eat well. You know, poor meal and living conditions. If we livestream, we could stay in five-star hotels. Seriously. Ying, just sing on the livestream. We’ll be counting on you ’cause only your singing can make people pay. We… We have to pay people to listen. That’s hilarious. Just so you all know, I’m on sleep meds, and they take about ten hours to wear off. So, if we could rest 8-10 hours per day, that would be great. We get it. I might seem sluggish after waking up, but it doesn’t mean I’m in a bad mood. Okay. It’s just the meds are still in my system. Alright. If I want to keep my energy up every day, I need at least eight hours of sleep. Perfect. We need to get enough sleep. I agree! That’s great. Eight hours of sleep is fine. Totally reasonable. 8, right? Okay. One more thing. No matter who’s the guide, we can make decisions together. Yeah. We should voice our own ideas or points of disagreement at any time. That way it’ll be much easier. Great. No fuss. Exactly. Less drama. Right. Just speak your mind. Jun, Wanyi, which one of you wants to be the guide? No problem. We can do it. Do this together. Yeah, together. Jun for first stop, and Wanyi for the second. Sure. We could do every… Every? They want every stop. Wanyi, seriously? That’s a bit too much. They’ll do it together, and they’ll lead the trip all the time. No, it’s not true. Whichever stop it is, if you want us as guides, we can do it. We’ll work together. Alright, work together. Not the whole trip. Did I make it clear? Yep. Good. You had me sweating there. So what’s the plan for the first stop? We’ll do that. Sure. Let’s do this. No problem. Okay. Can you handle the money? We’ll save it for later. The ambassador and the meal are already waiting. Hi. Hello. Do they say Bonjour for hello? Yes, that’s French. French is their official language. Here is the Embassy of Madagascar in China. You already know that. Yes. Madagascar used to be a French colony. Yeah. So French is still widely used there. Want to try a few words? When you meet the ambassador, you can greet him in French. Go ahead. You can say “Bonjour”. Bonjour. Bonjour, ambassadeur. Bonjour. Ambassadeur means ambassador. Ambassadeur. Correct. Bonjour. Definitely cool. Bonjour. Hello. The ambassador’s here. Bonjour, ambassadeur. I’m very happy to see you here at the Embassy of Madagascar in China. “I’m very happy” “to see you here” “at the Embassy of Madagascar” “in China.” Let me introduce myself. I’m Jean Louis Robinson. This is my wife. Thank you. Hello. Here are the photos of previous ambassadors. What do you notice about my appearance? So young. Very young. Don’t you notice I look a bit Chinese? Really? [Black hair, dark eyes, good-looking] My grandpa came from Shunde. Shunde. Guangdong. Speak Cantonese now. Okay, Cantonese. A little bit. I’m so happy you’re off to Madagascar soon. Madagascar’s in the south Indian Ocean, Southeast of Africa. It’s the 4th largest island in the world. Over 90% of the wildlife there is found nowhere else. China and Madagascar became friends in 1972. Know this statue? Mr. Yuan Longping. I met him in October 2020. He said that applying hybrid rice tech can help us fix food shortages and achieve self-sufficiency in grain. Before hybrid rice, the yield of rice was only 2 tons per hectare. With hybrid rice tech applied, the yield reached 7 tons per hectare, even 10 tons. This marks a qualitative leap forward. The people have benefited from this. Beyond self-sufficiency, Madagascar can even export rice to Africa and the rest of the world. That’s why the 20,000 bill has a photo of hybrid rice on it. 20,000 right? Yes. Now, please take your seats. I’ll keep sharing about Madagascar. Alright. Here’s the thing, we’ve got a little game coming up. And this game’s about the things printed on the bills. Some items will match our dishes. Guess them later. Look at these bills I’ve got. They’ve featured lots of island wildlife. You can pass them around. This is Madagascar’s money. Patterns on both sides. Whales are on the 5,000. I know, that’s a lemur. Oh, lemur. And mountains here. I know this too, it’s a landform. It’s a black mountain. Like the one in Sichuan… You’d make a perfect tour guide. Gotta double-check that. I did my homework. I learned a lot about Madagascar’s wildlife. And I memorized all the terms. Do you know? Baobab tree. Ah, you’re very very good! This is the baobab. This one! Oh, baobab trees. We gotta go there! A must-see spot! No skipping it. Sunset here is a must. We can head out around 3:00 p.m. It’s a 20-km ride from downtown. Okay. You guys are rock-solid! Awesome! With you, I’m at ease! I love planning trips, I’m a J-type. Madagascar’s seafood is top-notch. When you visit there, don’t miss Sainte Marie Island. [Welcome to the “humpback whale paradise,”] [Sainte Marie Island.] Heaven on Earth. [Sea’s clear as gemstones.] [Coral reefs brighter than rainbows.] [Besides the year-round turtles,] [thousands of humpbacks show up] [right on schedule every July to September.] [At this famous “whale dating spot,”] [only if you’re lucky enough] [can you catch] [the whales’ rare love show.] We gotta go, right? No doubt, Ying! Must check it out! This one’s our must-check. Sure. Must see. Game’s on, guess what? Which bill has the whale? We don’t have that. That’s Sainte Marie. I think I saw that one. It’s the 5,000 bill, right? Yes! Yes, right! The whale. That 5,000 one. Bingo! So good, full of flavor. Yeah, good, I like this meal. I love shrimp. Oh shrimp. I love shrimp. Look at this dish. What is it? Green curry? It’s their specialty, meat cooked with some leaves. It’s called… Cassava leaves, yeah. Jun seems like he just scoped the place out. Yeah, totally. I’ve done the research. Super healthy. Perfect for anyone on a diet, this has it all. A unique taste. Kinda like sticky rice cake. Seaweed kind. Nori. Should cool you down, it’s a bit bitter. Yeah. Wanyi, eat more, it cools down, good for your eyes. It’s anti-inflammatory. Alright. This is hybrid rice. It’s hybrid rice. Mix these veggies into your rice. It goes with rice. I see. Yeah. Everyone, what ingredients can you see? Beef. This is called zebu. Zebu. Now, guess which banknote features a zebu? I can tell you they’re on all the banknotes. Can you find it? Seriously. Oh yeah, I know. The watermark! I see it. It’s in the watermark. So it’s everywhere! Got it. Zebus are precious to Madagascar. Every part is valuable. They’re found mainly in the capital, Antananarivo. [Antananarivo.] [It means “City of a Thousand Warriors” in local tongue.] [Colorful houses spread like
musical notes across the landscape.] [From Rova of Antananarivo at the summit,] [the city unfolds like a symphony.] [As the capital,] [it’s home not only to the
Hybrid Rice Demonstration Center] [established under the guidance of Mr. Yuan Longping,] [but also to the happy lives of 80,000 people] [nourished by the red soil.] Incredible! Antananarivo. Should we let him try our tomato with scrambled eggs? Yeah! Hello sir, we give you a special gift. And this is a traditional Chinese cuisine. It’s called tomato with scrambled eggs. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Well, everyone, let’s share it then. Everyone can have a taste. Share it together, you mean? Let’s share. Come on. Try it. Have some more. Taste Shu’s cooking! Come on, try Shu’s cooking! Okay, great. Thank you. Here, try more. That’s enough. Alright, thank you. This dish is delicious. This is famous Chinese food. Very nice. Now I know we’ll eat well throughout our trip. Give me a review. Delicious! Amazing! Addictive! Yeah, addictive. What’s this? What kind of juice is this? It looks like sea buckthorn juice. Could it be baobab fruit juice? Baobab! You have to be our tour guide. He’s practically a local now. Isn’t it a waste having him just as a guest? Yeah, such a pity! Nah! I’ll stick with Wanyi. I’m with you. Everyone got juice? Cheers. Thank you. Come on. Cheers! Very good. Baobab trees bear fruit, and this is the juice made from it. Baobabs can be found all over Madagascar, but they’re most concentrated in the city of Morondava. [No one knows] [who upended these trees into the dunes,] [making roots twist skyward.] [But] [Morondava’s baobabs,] [have been Earth’s oldest inhabitants] [since 200 million years ago.] [After millennia of life,] [they seem to have grown tired of growing taller,] [preferring instead to nourish the land] [with their fuzzy fruits] [and graciously offering the world] [a sunset spectacle unlike any other.] That sunset must be stunning. Truly breathtaking. I have the same model as you. Let’s see if it’s accurate. We have the interpreter here to listen. Since the baobab is also called the “Tree of Life”, drinking its juice will bring us long life. What? It’s messing up. After drinking the juice of the Tree of Life, everyone will surely live long lives. Uh… that’s not right. Does anyone have questions? To see lemurs, is there a place called Anda… You just spoiled the fourth course. Oh? Spoiling it early. Madagascar. That animated film! I like to move it, move it. Yeah, that’s classic. So catchy. Move it! The animals you see in the film. Madagascar actually has no lions, no penguins, and no zebras. So in that film, only one animal lives here: the lemur. Game time again. Guess which banknote features a lemur? This one. And here. Here too. Exactly, we have six lemur species. One species is so small, you could fit it in your pocket. How cute! So tiny. But that’s illegal. For sure. There are many lemurs in Andasibe. So adorable! [Andasibe, the primary rainforest closest to the capital,] [shelters many rare lemur species] [and is a UN-certified ecological conservation site.] [Across its 31,000 hectares of jungle,] [national parks and private reserves] [work hand-in-hand to] [protect the thriving ecosystem of hundreds of species.] We must visit. Definitely. So beautiful. Madagascar is really worth visiting. It’s so clean and unpolluted. I can’t wait. And it’s not pricey. Seven of you staying a week would cost only 50,000 in total. In CNY? Yeah. That’s too much. Ying, should we start livestreaming now? What’s our budget? No idea. Thanks. Thank you. Enjoy your trip in Madagascar. Look at this. Coffee? So thank you. Because I really like coffee. Everybody. Here. Thank you. It’s a cloth bag. A cloth bag? It’s beautiful. Again, we’re honored to have you here. I see you on TV all the time. If we could hear Na Ying sing on the beach of Sainte Marie, it’d feel like paradise. Thank you. Thanks for coming to the Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar in Beijing. You’re always welcome here. We’re proud to be with you all the time. Thank you. See you again. Thank you very much. See you. We truly appreciate your hospitality. We’ll help more people get to know Madagascar. Thank you very much. Thank you. Have a nice trip. Yeah, thank you. One last thing before we set off. Money! What is it? Picking the tour guide. Picking? [You can’t run from] [the tradition of DIVAS HIT THE ROAD.] [And we asked each member] [in advance.] Do you think you’re fit to be the tour guide? It’s a challenge. But if it’s just for one leg, I can do it. I’m in. Alright, bring it on. I’m not one to hog the spotlight, you know? But if you need me to do it, I can. What do you think? I’m not sure I know myself so well. I think you can do it. She never drops the ball when it counts. If you’re trusting me with something this important, guess I’ll have to step up. It’s not like it’s life or death. If it has to be done, I can totally do it. [With all that positive feedback,] [we can rest easy now.] Mission card. DIVAS HIT THE ROAD… Tour guide for DIVAS HIT THE ROAD? Not me? What a relief. I thought I have to be the tour guide. Is it me? No? Let me read that again. Tour guide for Divas Hit the Road is a role our guests both love and fear. In this season, the tour guide isn’t assigned by the crew. This time, the guide’ll be from volunteers. Volunteers? That’s so considerate. If you’re willing to take on the tour guide role this season, please go back to One Heart Kitchen. If you’d rather just be a group member and enjoy the trip, you can head straight to the airport. Please decide within ten minutes. Follow your heart and make your choice. Let’s go to the airport. You decided already? For the first leg, I’ll assist other members. That’s my responsibility. But read it again. Read the mission card carefully. This season’s guide? The guide for the whole season? Not rotating guides in each country? Let’s go. Let’s do this. Straight to the kitchen. Thanks. The way the others look at us, it’s like, “Why are they leaving so fast?” Wanyi and I made a pact. If he’s the guide, I’ll back him up. If I’m the guide, he’s also with me. We’ll help each other. Car 8 already left. That’s Gong Jun. What? Gong Jun? Let’s be the guides for the first leg. What do you say? Sure. Let’s do this. What? What’s wrong? Wanna have a try? Wait, didn’t Jun say he’d be the guide? Why did he leave? Same thing. It’s what I just told you. Leaving means you want to be the guide. So he volunteers to be the guide. Leaving means you want to be the guide. Wait. Hurry! Let’s go. I got it wrong. I thought the One Heart Kitchen was there. No wonder he left. I thought this was the kitchen. Go go go. Let’s go. He must’ve gone straight there. Go. You surprised me. I thought, you two really clicked. Yeah, we just talked it out. I told him, “You take it”. If he’s the guide, I’ll back him up. A car just left. Who’s on the car 873? Number 9. Guess where he’s headed? Let’s go! Let’s follow him. We’re on his tail. Mister, head to One Heart Kitchen. Go to One Heart Kitchen. Jun and Wanyi are heading there. Then we gotta go too. Gotta share the load. I’m not saying… I’m not willing to be the guide. How about this, let’s head back to the kitchen. Okay, let’s go back. Sure. OK. If the elders are there, it’s better for them to be the guides. This isn’t One Heart Kitchen. Nope. We need to drive there. The cooking place. That’s it. You even took off your seatbelt. Come on, Wanyi! Didn’t we agree already? Why’re you still asking in the chat? Hurry! Come quick! His alias in the chat group is “Junior Nail”. What’s yours? I’ll change mine. “Senior Screw”. Let’s go! Look, “Senior Screw”! His alias in group is called “Senior Screw”. So cute! Who’s “Senior Screw”? Must be Jun. He’s the volunteer too. Wanyi went there as well. I think it’s great. Everyone’s stepping up. I just told them in the group chat. It’s totally okay to make mistakes. No complaints. No regrets. If I were the tour guide… I might… How do I put this… I feel like I can’t handle that responsibility. It’s just a huge one. I used to be really scared of conflicts. But after goin’ through many such experiences, I’ve learned to face ’em head-on. But I feel like there are two selves inside. The old me pops out, telling me to stay calm, to hold back, to please others. But the new me keeps pushing through: Don’t be afraid. You can handle this. So, what’s my real limit now? I’m still figuring it out. I’m better at giving ideas and solving problems together. I’m not fit for being the guide. So, I’ll just step back. It’s actually setting off. Then, I’ll head out. Off to the airport. Yep. Let us just go to the airport. Maybe not “us”. Just me? Not sure, you can ask. But what if everyone goes? Ying, I guessed Wanyi would be second. And you’d be third. Really? I guessed right too. It’d be you two first, then me. We’re still not sure… if all seven will return here. Not certain, right? But I just suggested them. And encouraged them. Wow, Ying, you tagged each one in group! Yep. Awesome, Ying. The younger girls may all come. You all came back! Yes, so happy! So happy! Hello! We meet again! Look! I thought you went to the airport. No way. Didn’t you guide a trip before? Who told you? We talked about it first time we met. When I travel with my parents, I’m the tour guide. No pressure at all. That’s because I know them well. Even if they’re not thrilled, I don’t mind. We’re too familiar. But here, with many people I’m not so familiar with, I’ll care about how they feel. Still, I’ll help out. I’m actually very warm-hearted. Just don’t give me the title: “Tour Guide”. I’m fine like this. You actually said no to the directors! Impressive! She used to never say no. Ma Sichun isn’t coming? It’s fine, we’ll wait. [The ad is aired in this period of time] DIVAS HIT THE ROAD is about to start. What will happen tomorrow? Side A: full of serendipity. [Next Episode Preview] Feels like a scene from a movie! So cute! My trip just magically and dreamily came true! ♪Sweetly say good morning.♪ Morning! Side B: a few accidents. We had to grill our own BBQ. I can’t read this French menu. Oh no… I hate conflicts. Gotta hold it in. Not feeling too optimistic. Wanyi’s about to give out. My head was spinning then. Forgot to ask the price yesterday. 800 euros a night. Too expensive! Big raindrops hitting my face. What’s wrong? Disastrous start. Crying! Too tragic! Divas Hit the Road: Sides A & B, stay tuned.