"Everyone, did you sleep well last night?"
The children answered in unison, "We slept very well, thank you Uncle Tianming."
"You're welcome, you're welcome," Chen Tianming said, his face full of smiles as he listened to the children's innocent chatter. "Do you kids remember Sister Zhixin?"
The little ones looked at each other. Cui Yongsi stepped forward and said, "We remember. Is Sister Zhixin back? I thought she wasn't participating anymore."
"No, Sister Zhixin had some very important family matters a few days ago, so it was delayed. She hurried over as soon as she finished up today."
Cui Mantong raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to Fang Miaomiao, covering both their microphones. "What is Fang Yanhuan up to?"
"Does she own the production team? She comes and goes as she pleases?" Even as the behind-the-scenes investor, she wasn't this erratic.
"I don't know," Fang Miaomiao shook her head. "I haven't seen her for a while after the live broadcast. I did receive a call, but we didn't talk much."
Cui Mantong's jaw almost dropped at this. "She still has the nerve to call you? I don't know what you were thinking before, fifty million, just like that."
"Before, I thought the Fang family had at least raised me, so I felt obligated to show my appreciation. It felt wrong if I didn't," Fang Miaomiao scoffed. "Now I've truly seen their true colors."
"The Fang family's reputation isn't good to begin with," Cui Mantong said nonchalantly.
In her opinion, although the Fang family was wealthy and ranked among the prominent families in A City, they were on the fringes of the elite circle. Not many people held them in high regard.
"That's why I've broken free."
"Miaomiao is a smart person," Cui Mantong praised.
[Ahhh, does anyone know lip-reading? I really want to know what these two sisters are whispering about. I'll pay five mao for the lip-reading.]
[No, aren't these two incredibly rude? Can't they see someone has arrived? It's one thing not to greet them, but they're whispering amongst themselves. Such poor manners. And can we get more screen time for my sister? This is supposed to be a live broadcast, why isn't there a separate channel? What is Chen Tianming up to?]
[Can the previous commenter stop complaining? It hasn't even started yet. You people always have the most drama. If you feel your sister is being wronged, then invest yourself! Invest in a variety show where your sister is the sole star.]
[Ignore them. I'm here. While they were talking, I specifically recorded it and watched it repeatedly. I even begged my boyfriend for help, and after a series of unfair demands, he finally told me what Sister Miaomiao and the other were discussing.]
[What were they saying? What were they saying?]
[I can't say, but it's nothing good. This makes me even more annoyed with a certain person.]
"Alright, we're all here for our trip now. Everyone, let's go and face your upcoming challenges!"
Cui Mantong looked at the task card handed over by a staff member and scratched her ear in confusion. "Director, what's going on?"
Chen Tianming grinned. "You'll see when you look."
He had been outplayed by them yesterday. If he didn't get revenge, how could he maintain his reputation?
"Happy Festival?"
"What does that mean?" everyone asked.
After reading the task card, Cui Mantong handed it to Zhou Jiaxin and looked at Chen Tianming with a fake smile. "Director Tianming, you're seeking revenge, aren't you?"
Chen Tianming chuckled but didn't respond to Cui Mantong's remark.
After reading the task card, the group realized the production team had sold them out to the largest amusement park in K City. Today was the amusement park's fifth anniversary, and they held a grand outdoor music concert every year. Their task for the day was to contribute to the amusement park's concert.
Fang Yanhuan, dressed in a white gauze short skirt, looked like a fragile damsel. "What do we need to do?"
"Anything is fine, I have one hundred percent trust in you," Chen Tianming said, patting his chest. "If you successfully complete this concert task, we will reduce your travel itinerary by another five scenic spots."
"Ten."
"Fang Miaomiao, you're going too far," Chen Tianming said, glaring.
"Fifteen."
"Six."
"Twelve."
"Eight, no more than that."
If it was any more, he'd rather have them trudging through the scenic spots.
"Deal."
Seeing Fang Miaomiao's fox-like grin, Chen Tianming realized he had been outsmarted by her again.
"What would happen if you didn't scheme against me every day?"
Fang Miaomiao spread her hands innocently. "Aren't we just negotiating? Negotiation involves give and take, right, Director Tianming?"
Chen Tianming clutched his chest, feigning weakness. "I can't... I can't go on. Someone call an ambulance, I'm dying."
"Uncle Tianming, you're holding the wrong side. Your heart isn't on the left," Ye Nan said obediently.
"Just end me, I'm tired."
"Hahaha."
Fang Yanhuan, who had been silent all this time, forced a smile. Was it her imagination, or did she feel that after being away for just two days, she no longer had any standing in this show?
"You can go now," Chen Tianming waved his hand dismissively.
The group chuckled and boarded the bus specially provided by the amusement park.
"Mom, do we need to perform a show later?"
"Maybe, probably," Fang Miaomiao said uncertainly. "We'll definitely have to discuss it and decide once we get there."
The amusement park was quite far from the hotel. The bus ride would take at least an hour.
Fang Miaomiao yawned.
"Mom, are you sleepy?"
Fang Miaomiao shook her head. "You wouldn't understand. Some people get sleepy as soon as they get in a car, like me."
Wen Yan'an sat up straighter. "Mom, you can lean on my shoulder and sleep."
"Is that appropriate?"
Wen Yan'an patted his shoulder and then gently pulled Fang Miaomiao closer. "You said it yourself, people need to trust each other."
"In that case, I won't be polite."
Fang Miaomiao comfortably leaned her head on Wen Yan'an's shoulder and closed her eyes.
This kind of life was blissful.
Cui Mantong looked enviously at Cui Yongsi.
Cui Yongsi shook his head helplessly and sat up straighter. "Mom, sleep. I'll wake you when we arrive."
"My dear son."
[Help, I'm melting from An'an's warmth. I wish I could skip marriage and have such a wonderful eldest son.]
[I think Sisi is great too. A single glance, and he understands what his mom wants.]
[Help, I can't take it anymore. I truly love this episode. An'an and Sisi have completely dispelled my fear of children. I think children always have their good sides, I just haven't discovered them yet. Except for the troublesome ones, of course.]
[I'm pregnant. I often look at An'an and Sisi's photos. I think I can also give birth to such cute children.]