Chapter 77 Chapter 77 King of the Rolls Dad 19

After returning from Dazhou Town, Rong Yi accepted an endorsement. After filming, the "Food Journey" production crew came to confirm the process and install cameras. Because Rong Yi was joining this season, the director wanted to make it a big deal, switching from a recorded show to a live broadcast and adding many interactive elements.

One of them is that on the first day of recording, there will be a camera to capture the guests waking up in the morning.

Zhuozhuo looked at the staff installing cameras in the lobby, the second-floor hallway, and the bedroom doorway, and asked curiously, "Dad, are you filming at home? Aren't you going out to film?"

"Everything needs to be filmed. Tomorrow we will get up, have breakfast, and set off to fly to City C to meet up with the other guests. Then we will film together according to the program team's planning process." Rong Yi was holding the content of tomorrow's filming. If he was not satisfied with anything, he could change it immediately.

Zhuozhuo said in a baby voice, "Who are the others?"

Rong Yi took out his phone and opened the program preview for Zhuo Zhuo to see. "There's a four-year-old brother, a five-year-old sister, a six-year-old brother, and a mysterious guest."

"Mysterious Binbin?"

"A mystery guest. They don't tell everyone who they are until the recording starts, leaving everyone guessing. They only reveal the person once the recording begins."

"Why do you want to do this?"

"For the surprise."

Zhuozhuo wrinkled his nose. "But, if I tell everyone earlier, they can be surprised sooner."

"What Zhuozhuo said makes a lot of sense, but the program team's publicity has to be decided by the director. Dad will give the director some suggestions."

"Food Journey" originally featured four guests per season, but yesterday, the production team suddenly announced that this season's guest list would be increased to five. Having already announced the identities of three of the guests, netizens were speculating about whether the fourth guest was Rong Yi, and in the comment section, they were begging the production team to keep the secret.

As soon as the news of the additional guest came out, the comment section was quickly flooded with Rong Yi's fans, because everyone believed that if it weren't for Rong Yi, no one would spend money to get a fifth guest spot on this rubbish online variety show.

While fans were celebrating Rong Yi's variety show debut, they were also concerned about whether Lao Wu, the child who brought in money, would be easy to get along with, and whether Lao Wu's children would be easy to get along with. After all, three-year-old Zhuo Zhuo is the youngest of the children, and the dual-parent fans were worried that Zhuo Zhuo would be bullied.

Rong Yi was also worried about whether Zhuozhuo would be bullied and wanted to get to know the child's personality in advance. However, today, the program's account only released the silhouettes of four people: two adults and two children. The silhouettes of the two children even showed half of their heads and half of their arms, making it impossible to tell who they were.

Rong Yi knew that it was Lao Wu's appearance that disrupted their original plan. They were supposed to announce a pair of guests a day, and today happened to be Rong Yi Zhuozhuo.

After the fifth one was announced, they couldn't announce two couples at once. The production team simply didn't announce any of them, leaving fans to guess.

Fans are now scolding the production team of "Food Journey" for changing. They used to be honest and cute, but now they have learned the tricks of traffic marketing, hiding things and keeping people in suspense. They are calling for them to come out and get beaten.

Rong Yi inquired about the identity of the fifth guest, but was refused. The director said awkwardly, "They requested confidentiality, but I promise that the fifth child will absolutely not bully Zhuo Zhuo."

It looked like the other person was about the same level as him. Rong Yi didn't ask any more questions, thinking about someone who met the requirements. The director came over with a camera and smiled, "Brother Rong, the staff recorded the scene where you and Zhuozhuo were talking just now. I want to put it in the live broadcast room tomorrow. Only the audio is used. Is that okay?"

Rong Yi looked through it and found nothing that couldn't be played. "Okay."

Before going to bed that night, Rong Yi felt nervous for the first time in a long time. He hugged Zhuo Zhuo and said, "If someone bullies you tomorrow, you must tell Dad."

"Zhuozhuo knows."

"If Zhuozhuo doesn't want to record the show anymore, he has to tell his dad and he will take Zhuozhuo home." It's just a penalty for breach of contract, he can afford it.

"Okay."

"If there's anything you don't like, tell Dad."

"Zhuozhuo, remember this. Daddy isn't afraid." Zhuozhuo patted Rong Yi's arm and said childishly, "If Daddy is unhappy, tell Zhuozhuo. Zhuozhuo will protect Daddy!"

Rong Yi's heart suddenly calmed down, and he said with a smile, "Okay. Let's go to bed. Good night, Zhuozhuo."

"Daddy An An."

At six o'clock the next morning, the five live broadcast rooms of "Food Journey" were opened, and a large number of viewers instantly flocked to the live broadcast rooms of the two mysterious guests. The popularity was leading by a large margin, and the black screen could not stop the enthusiasm of the audience, and they kept sending comments.

[It’s started, it’s started, why is there no one here?]

[Whose livestream is this? Is it Rong Yi? The silhouette of number 4 looks like Rong Yi to me! Any fans have any thoughts?]

[Fifteen-year veteran fan here, this is my Rongrong! Even with only half of the child's head showing in Rongrong's arms, I can still recognize it as Zhuozhuo. This is my Rongrong's baby!]

[You can't even tell the gender of that half of the head, right?]

[Rong Yi hasn't participated in a variety show in 16 years. Even if he wanted to, he could pick any popular variety show. How could he possibly be on "Food Journey"? It's poverty alleviation.]

[Does Rong Ge need to look at popularity when appearing on variety shows? Any variety show he appears on will definitely outperform his peers, right?]

[Indeed, if "Food Journey" invited Brother Rong, how could they keep silent?]

[It was Lao Wu who disrupted the promotional rhythm!]

[Who is Lao Wu? If Rong Yi really did appear on "Food Journey," how powerful would Lao Wu's background be to have gotten this position?]

The comments were all over the place when suddenly a purring voice rang out from the quiet livestreaming room, "Dad, are we filming at home? Aren't we going out to film?"

The comments disappeared instantly, and everyone was waiting for "Dad"'s response. The next second, a gentle and low voice replied, "We all need to take pictures..."

[Rong Yi!]

[Rongrong!]

[Brother Rong!]

[Dad Rong!]

[Ah! It’s really Rong Yi! “Food Journey” is making a splash!]

[Zhuozhuo is so cute.]

[Live broadcast, everyone! After eight years of marriage, I'm finally going to see my husband sleeping! Hiss, hiss, hiss.]

[Get out of here, it's obviously my husband!]

[Mom doesn't agree with your marriage, get out of here!]

[Wow, everyone, stop talking! Your eyes are too busy to listen! Rong's voice is so beautiful! Is he always like this at home? Does Dad want another daughter?]

The audio soon came to the point where Zhuozhuo said that if he told everyone earlier, they could get the surprise earlier. After Rong Yi said that he would make a suggestion to the program team, a group of typing appeared on the screen of the live broadcast room: One minute earlier is also early!

Before netizens could react, a large one-minute countdown appeared on the screen. Realizing what would happen when the countdown ended, netizens fell silent. The barrage of comments on the screen dwindled to nothing, and just as the countdown reached zero, the dark screen lit up.

The camera looks down from the second floor, overlooking a hall as big as a banquet hall.

[Is this Rong Yi's home? Fans, come out and claim it.]

[Fans don’t know that Rongrong has never posted any photos of her home.]

[Why is there no one here? Where's Rong Ge? Where's Zhuo Zhuo?]

[Rong Yi's house is so huge, it's something an average person couldn't afford even if they worked hard for several lifetimes.]

[You can afford it if you work hard and risk your life. The success story is Rong Yi, the most inspiring actor on the Internet, the king of internal competition, whose 130 million fans witnessed his struggle from an orphan to where he is today!]

[A Grand Slam actor, he bought his former company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, and became its boss. The quality of the films and TV series he invested in are all highly praised. He holds controlling stakes exceeding 50% in companies in the catering, clothing, new energy, and agriculture sectors. Everything Rong Yi has now is what he deserves.]

[Old fans are happier watching Rongrong accumulate wealth bit by bit like a little hamster than if they themselves became rich overnight.]

[The one upstairs is true love.]

[There is sound!]

The barrage disappeared immediately, and everyone held their breath and turned up the volume in front of the screen. They heard light footsteps getting closer, and then a man in sportswear came in from the door.

[Ahhhhh Rong Yi!]

[It’s really Rong Yi!]

[Husband is back from running? Are you hot? Take off your shirt and cool down.]

[Rongrong has a really healthy sleep and rest schedule, going to bed early and getting up early, and exercising. Mom is so happy!]

[Damn it, my husband got up too early and I didn’t see your sleeping face!]

[Can you please cut the shot? Aren't there any cameras in the lobby? Why is this horrible angle always fixed? I want to see my husband straight on!]

Immediately afterwards, the comments stopped asking for a camera cut, because Rong Yi went upstairs. Although Rong Yi’s face could not be seen from this angle, his posture as he walked up the stairs could be seen.

[Hiss, hiss, my husband has a great body.]

[Husband, are you going upstairs to change clothes?]

[Let's go upstairs to look for Zhuozhuo. The child is probably still asleep.]

Rong Yi stood in front of the bedroom door, looked up at the camera, and greeted in a low voice, "Good morning everyone, I'm Rong Yi, recording the program "Food Journey" now, and now I want to see if Zhuozhuo is awake." He checked the time, "He should be waking up soon..."

A burning cry came from the bedroom, "Dad——"

"Come on, Dad is here."

Rong Yi pushed the door open and the barrage of comments finally reacted.

[My husband said good morning to me.]

Rong's voice was so gentle when he spoke to Zhuozhuo. When he heard Zhuozhuo call him dad, his eyes lit up and softened, and a smile naturally appeared on his face. He had the aura of a loving father.

[My daughter is calling me husband!]

The camera is installed on the bedroom door, facing the corridor and hall. It cannot capture the inside of the bedroom, but it can record sound.

Zhuozhuo was still dazed, staggering around as Rong Yi coaxed her into changing clothes and washing her face. The cold water on her face instantly sobered her up, and she giggled at the mirror, "Good morning, Daddy!"

"Good morning, Zhuozhuo."

After washing his face, brushing his teeth, and applying baby cream, Zhuozhuo was full of energy after completing the routine of getting up. Rong Yi grabbed Zhuozhuo who was running out and asked, "Zhuozhuo, do you remember what you are going to do today?"

Zhuozhuo thought hard, but her head was blank so early in the morning and she couldn't think of anything. But she said confidently, "I'm going to eat ice cream today!"

"No ice cream today."

"Why?"

"Because we're going to City C to record a program today, Daddy's worried about taking good care of Zhuozhuo. He hasn't dared to give you anything cold these past two days, fearing you'd get sick."

"Okay, Zhuo Zhuo won't eat it."

[The daughter is really good. She sounds reluctant, but still listens to her father.]

Zhuozhuo raised his two little hands and said in a baby voice, "Let's go home. Daddy will make it up to me with ten ice creams!"

[Hahahahahahaha.]

"Little greedy cat, you're asking for too much." Rong Yi smiled and rubbed Zhuo Zhuo's head. "Daddy can give you ten ice creams, but you can only eat one at a time, and once every three days."

Zhuozhuo was about to happily agree, but suddenly frowned and thought, feeling that something was wrong, "Dad, Zhuozhuo can only eat one ice cream every three days!"

"Yes, this is the limit. If Zhuozhuo wants to eat more, he has to grow up." Rong Yi's tone was full of arrogance, as if to say, "You are a child after all."

"I know. Dad has told me many times." Zhuozhuo ran to the corridor, covering his ears and refusing to listen.

[Isn’t it just ice cream? My daughter wants to have a bite, so what? Let her have it!]

[My daughter is so cute.]

[I saw her face, she's so pretty!]

[My daughter is so delicate and beautiful that she doesn't look like Rong Yi's daughter, but she looks a lot like Rong Yi. Genes are amazing.]

[Anti-fans above, Rong Ge’s looks are pretty good, right?]

Rong Yi followed him out, pulled Zhuozhuo's hand away, and deliberately said the cruel truth loudly: "Zhuozhuo is now a three-year-old child. He can only eat one ice cream every three days."

"Dad is so annoying!" Zhuozhuo covered Rong Yi's mouth, "Zhuozhuo won't talk to Dad for an hour."

"You really don't want to talk to Dad?" Rong Yi pointed at the camera on the door frame. "Zhuozhuo, look here. We're recording a show together today, and we have a lot to talk about."

[Ah, this...]

[I was just about to say this, Rong Ge is so childish in front of Zhuo Zhuo. No wonder Zhuo Zhuo is so adept at manually muting the microphone.]

[Rongrong, why are you deliberately being so angry? What if you get angry and cry?!]

[The old fan upstairs performed a live performance of the relationship between generations.]

Zhuozhuo just remembered that they were recording a show today. He and Rong Yi looked up at the camera and asked curiously, "Dad, are there any uncles or aunts hiding in there watching us?"

"have."

[The death angle is still so handsome and beautiful!]

[My husband and daughter are looking at me!]

[You called Dad again, Zhuo Baoer, have you forgotten your ambitious words from a minute ago?]

[It's obvious that the innocent and cute little Zhuozhuo is no match for his cunning old father.]

Zhuozhuo tilted his head and looked for a while, then waved his little hand and said softly, "Good morning, uncle and aunt. I'm Zhuozhuo, and this is Dad. We're recording a show. Recording a show means traveling, eating delicious food, and playing games. Zhuozhuo will do well!"

[Good morning, Zhuozhuo.]

[Is this how Rong Yi is trying to trick Zhuo Zhuo? Zhuo Zhuo, please don't cry later, hahahaha.]

[Other variety shows are like this, but this show is about suffering.]

[That's not necessarily true. Rong Yi doesn't need the exposure of "Food Journey." He must be able to cook to be on this show.]

After saying hello to the camera, Zhuozhuo walked down the corridor, and the live broadcast room immediately switched the camera to follow.

[So there was another camera, why didn't it switch just now?]

The camera started up and lit up. Zhuozhuo stopped to look at it for a while and said childishly, "Zhuozhuo is going to have dinner with Dad. Uncle and aunt should go eat too. Bye."

[Hahaha, uncle and auntie watched Zhuozhuo eat.]

[So cute.]

Zhuozhuo came downstairs and took the initiative to find the three cameras in the hall, greeted them one by one, and then ran around in the hall.

Rong Yi observed Zhuozhuo's reactions the entire time. Seeing her initially unconsciously paying attention to the camera and acting a little reserved, but then gradually relaxing, he finally felt relieved. He asked Zhang Qi and Guo Xuezhong to look after Zhuozhuo while he went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

The program crew came to our house yesterday, and Guo Xuezhong and Zhang Qi also came to help. Because they had to leave early today, they stayed in the guest rooms on the first floor.

[I told you, Rongrong can cook! Amazing!]

Doesn't Rong Yi have a nanny? How does he clean such a big house?

[Do you hire a housekeeper to come and clean your house regularly? Rong seems to have a strong sense of boundaries and doesn't like others in his territory.]

[Isn't anyone curious about Zhuozhuo's mother?]

[Maybe he doesn't want to be on camera. Be a civilized fan and don't delve into Rong's private life!]

[Speaking of which, does anyone know who Lao Wu is? I just checked, and the only thing in the livestream room was the back of a little boy sitting on a sofa. No adults were in sight. Could he still be awake?]

[Holy crap! Lao Wu is awake! If you had left upstairs 30 seconds later, you would have seen Lao Wu. No one would have guessed who Lao Wu was!]

[I don’t guess, I go and see.]

[Holy crap! Why is Jiang Huarong showing up in the livestream?!]

[Obviously, he is the mysterious Old Five.]

[That six or seven-year-old kid is Jiang Huarong's son?!]

[It was written in the live broadcast room that these two people are cousins.]

[No, what is Jiang Huarong trying to achieve by coming to this show?]

[Help the poor, just like Brother Rong.]

At the same time, Jiang Huarong's participation in "Food Journey" quickly gained popularity, and his entry was listed below Rong Yi's.

Rong Yi quickly received a reminder from the PR department. He was filled with confusion, and when he saw the screenshots of the livestream room they sent him, his expression froze. Why did the layout and decor look so much like the Zhou residence? Entering livestream room number five, it was clearly the Zhou residence. The little boy sitting upright on the sofa, looking at his tablet, was none other than Zhou Huasheng.

Rong Yi didn't know whether he should be shocked that these two were cousins, or shocked that they were going to participate in "Food Tour" together. What's the difference between this and a rich young man participating in "Where Are We Going, Dad?"

The clattering sound of footsteps approached, and Rong Yi felt a heat on his legs. He looked down and saw Zhuozhuo hugging his legs, humming and acting coquettishly, "Daddy, Zhuozhuo is hungry."

"It will be ready soon. Let's wash our hands first." Rong Yi held Zhuo Zhuo in his arms and washed them in the sink. He reminded her over the sound of the water, "Baby, don't be afraid if you meet someone you don't like, and don't force yourself to talk to him."

"I know."

Breakfast consisted of carrot pancakes, boiled shrimp, and apple porridge, which drew a barrage of comments about the "good family man." After the meal, the PD announced the first task of the day: asking the children to choose a gift as a meeting present.

The gifts will be temporarily kept by the program team until the five groups of guests gather and draw lots to receive the gifts. Each group of guests will receive initial activity funds provided by the program team based on the value of the gifts received.