Fang Yan Huan was startled at first, but quickly reacted and praised, "This little friend speaks wonderfully. However, can we speak a bit louder next time? It's okay even if you get it wrong."
Ye Nan lowered her head and remained silent.
Chen Huan "tsk"ed impatiently before saying, "This child is too introverted. She's timid in everything she does, so we thought of participating in the show to boost her confidence."
Fang Yan Huan said, "Children are all like that."
"Not at all, I see other people's children are lively and cheerful, and can do all sorts of talents. Even if they can't, they're still good-looking, making people feel comfortable just looking at them," Chen Huan shook her head. "Look at An An and Si Si, they're so good. Although they don't talk much, they're good-looking. Just standing there is a beautiful sight."
"Hehe, that Chen Huan sister, you can't say that," Cui Man Tong said with an awkward smile. "Everyone is different. Little Nannan is also very excellent. We always need to see her other side."
"She's timid and incompetent," Chen Huan glanced at Ye Nan, then said to Fang Yan Huan, "When do we depart?"
"In half an hour. This gives everyone ample time to change and get ready before we leave."
[Why do I smell gunpowder again? Who is this Chen Huan? She sounds so arrogant and, how should I put it, condescending. Even Fang Miao Miao didn't give me this impression.]
[Who knows? I'm already comparing. Both are stepmothers. Look how good Fang Miao Miao is to An An. Then look at Chen Huan and her stepdaughter, alas, she's like a little wretch. I feel sorry for her.]
[I hope there won't be any more trouble. I'm really scared. A perfectly good variety show is always getting into trouble. I'm starting to doubt if Chen Tian Ming is even suitable for filming variety shows.]
[Whether it's variety shows or not, I don't know. I only know that Chen Tian Ming should be starting to film a blockbuster soon. Reliable news, absolutely explosive.]
[What? What? The person upstairs, elaborate. You left us hanging, like eating instant noodles without seasoning.]
[It's just that Chen Tian Ming has a script ready to be filmed. Casting should begin soon. However, I heard that the lead female role has already been decided, and for the lead male role, they are in talks with wwl.]
[No way, wwl? That's definitely a blockbuster feel. With what you said, I'm starting to look forward to the female lead.]
[The female lead must be our Yan Huan sister. She has the looks, the acting skills, and most importantly, she's in a relationship with wwl. If our Yan Huan sister doesn't act, who else dares to?]
"Alright, I see everyone is ready. We can depart now," Fang Yan Huan said, waving her hand in front.
On the road.
Wen Yan An tugged on Fang Miao Miao's hand.
"What's wrong?" Fang Miao Miao bent down and asked in a low voice.
"Will you dislike me? Think I can't do anything?"
Fang Miao Miao froze and gestured for Cui Man Tong and the others to go ahead.
After they had all walked away, Fang Miao Miao squatted down and looked into Wen Yan An's eyes, asking, "Why do you think that?"
"I... I can't do anything."
So, did Fang Miao Miao dislike him like Aunt Chen Huan disliked Ye Nan? Is that why she had been so distant to him before?
"You... can't do anything?" Fang Miao Miao's eyes widened.
He could draw, he could quickly solve a Rubik's Cube by himself, and his speed in doing jigsaw puzzles was almost as fast as hers.
If this wasn't called having skills, what would it be?
If she didn't know Wen Yan An's personality, she would suspect he was intentionally being coy.
"Mm," Wen Yan An nodded.
Grandma had also told him to speak more and communicate with others so that they would understand and like him more.
However, he didn't want to talk to others. He felt it was all too bothersome.
Fang Miao Miao pondered for a moment: "Why do you have this idea?"
Wen Yan An shook his head and remained silent.
Looking at Wen Yan An, Fang Miao Miao suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness.
She stood up, took Wen Yan An's hand, and said, "Today, regardless of whether you can do anything or not, let's first complete our mission, okay?"
At the entrance to the sea clamming area, members of the production team were already waiting.
Fang Yan Huan only announced the task after the last two had rejoined the group.
"Enjoy the sea, identify seafood. Fisherman's Village is the oldest village in this city. According to archaeological findings, tracing back upwards, Fisherman's Village has a history of several hundred years. Today, we will enter Fisherman's Village and explore the wonders of seafood with them."
"So, this afternoon, our task is to recognize seafood," Fang Yan Huan said, pointing to the vast sea behind them. "The production team has placed no less than 300 types of seafood on this beach. The children need to find these 300 types of seafood by this boundless sea and then learn about their characteristics from our guide."
"The children who find and know more will receive exquisite gifts tonight."
"Sister Yan Huan, what are the exquisite gifts?" Cui Yong Si's eyes lit up with interest.
"It's a secret," Fang Yan Huan smiled and shook her head, tucking a strand of hair blown by the sea breeze behind her ear. "If I tell you, it won't be a surprise anymore."
"Then, what do we adults do?" Zhou Jia Xin asked with interest.
"Adults," Fang Yan Huan smiled meaningfully, "of course, you learn along with them. Adults need to learn and understand with the children. Believe me, this will be very helpful for tomorrow's mission."
Fang Miao Miao: "…………"
Honestly, deep down she was very reluctant, but as the saying goes, "you get paid to do a job."
What could she do? She could only resign herself to it and follow.
Fortunately, the sun was not harsh, the breeze was cool, and the waves lapped against her feet.
It felt very comfortable.
Wen Yan An looked at Fang Miao Miao's feet on the sand: "You have coldness in your body, why not wear shoes?"
Fang Miao Miao glanced at him: "Who says people with coldness in their bodies can't go into the water? Moreover, the seawater is warm. It's like I'm soaking my feet, isn't it?"
Seeing her so righteous, Wen Yan An felt for the first time that the task his father had given him was a bit difficult to complete.
"Be good," Fang Miao Miao's eyes twinkled. She bent down and touched Wen Yan An's chubby little face. "Our main task right now is to complete the mission given by Miss Fang Yan Huan."
"Also, don't you find it strange? If it were in the past, Fang Yan Huan would definitely have announced punishments. But today, there are only rewards and no punishments. Don't you think that's weird?"
Wen Yan An just looked at her, not speaking.
Fang Miao Miao concealed her inner guilt and continued, "So, the director must be plotting something. If we don't hurry to find seafood now and become the last ones, what if we get punished?"
Wen Yan An just looked at her, not speaking.
Fang Miao Miao hid her inner guilt and continued, "So, our focus now isn't whether I wear shoes or not, but the seafood, and not being the last place. Understand?"