The treehouse interior features a large, shared sleeping area, complete with bedding and an oversized mosquito net, all arranged in advance by the production team.
After a brief discussion, the parents arranged their beds, with Chaochao and Qingqing, being the only two girls, sleeping together.
After washing her feet, Chaochao, wearing pink sandals, moved a small stool and sat on the porch of the treehouse. What she was clutching tightly in her hand was the phone watch she had just gotten from PD.
8:30 p.m.
The ancient primeval forest was gradually stained with ink, leaving traces of the moonlight flowing silently from the towering treetops to the damp moss. The shadows of the trees stretched out like claws, the lush leaves whispered, and the bushes in the distance rustled from time to time.
It looks a bit like the dark forest where the main villain lives in a magical cartoon, the kind where ghosts howl and threaten to eat people at night.
It's dark now, so it must be daytime there.
Dial it over every morning.
About five seconds later, the call was answered on the other end.
"Hello."
"Daddy!"
Upon hearing the familiar, calm voice, Chaochao happily raised her hand to support her cheek, her voice soft and childlike.
I miss you so much.
The first thing she said was a straightforward expression of longing, not a complaint about him leaving without saying goodbye in the middle of the night, although the little dumpling was briefly bothered by it for a whole morning.
Human babies are often irresistible, probably because of their innate ability to love.
"Um."
Huo Qin chuckled softly and asked her,
Are you tired from walking today?
The man's deep, mellow voice was muffled, as if enveloped by clouds.
Upon hearing this, Chaochao pouted, wondering why even her father would ask such a question.
"Don't underestimate me, I can walk incredibly fast!"
As she spoke, she freed one hand to find the right moment and slapped the mosquito that was perched on her calf.
Snap—
The shot missed.
At least it wasn't a wasted effort.
A bright red handprint was left behind.
It's like that mosquito that carved "I was here".
"..." Chaochao, who had a bad start, pretended that nothing had happened. If she had been killed in one blow, she would have immediately told Huo Qin to ask for praise, "I even walked at the front with Sister Qingqing to clear the way for everyone."
Huo Qin simply said, "Your brother should use it as he sees fit; there's no need to be polite with him."
Chaochao: "…………"
That sounds a bit strange.
It must be because her current level of education is insufficient.
After that, Chaochao quickly got down to business, bringing up her daily post-trip report. The little dumpling chattered on and on, describing how terrifying the primeval forest was, with sharp-beaked birds pecking at heads, black insects with huge pincers pinching fingers, chameleons that flicked people's heads… Then, she excitedly changed the subject, talking about the ten most interesting stones she had found—
"My brother is amazing!"
Chaochao praised Jiang Chi without reservation, saying that he could jump ten meters away and that he could swing back and forth in the forest like a wild monkey while holding onto vines.
Huo Qin: "..."
The system listening in laughed heartily.
Thankfully, Jiang Chi himself didn't hear his younger sister's comments, hahaha.
On a private plane sailing across the ocean.
Lin Cheng, who was sitting next to him in the aisle, was so tired that he was about to fall asleep. He woke up when he heard the boss's calm and composed voice intermittently.
The setting sun outside the porthole cast a dazzling glow, caressing the man's impeccably handsome features.
The moment he received the call, Huo Qin closed the document he was reviewing. His upright back, which he had been standing at work, relaxed, and he leaned back in his chair. His slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and he became gentle and calm.
Even without hearing the voice, you can tell just by looking that Mr. Huo is on the phone with Miss Chaochao.
Lin Cheng sat up straight and couldn't help but cover his mouth and yawn slightly. His eyes were dark from working continuously and efficiently for a long time.
In comparison, he did manage to sleep a few times during the journey.
President Huo was truly working non-stop for 36 hours straight, compressing nearly three days' worth of agenda into one day. Whenever he had free time, he would watch Miss Chaochao's live stream recordings.
And it wasn't sped up; I watched it carefully, every single second!
Not to mention that even though he's been working so hard, you can't see any dark circles under his eyes.
Lin Cheng, who is almost as old as a panda, feels that he will have to compete with these high-energy people sooner or later.
Beside him, Huo Qin put down his phone, straightened his posture, and picked up the document.
Lin Cheng thought about his six-figure monthly salary, took a breath, and cheered himself up to work. He opened his laptop, which was connected to the onboard WiFi, and quickly processed work messages.
"Let the project team conduct the final confirmation."
Mr. Huo's indifferent voice came through.
"yes."
Lin Cheng glanced at the email from his colleagues in the group's overseas branch, muttered something to himself with a hint of unease, and finally set it aside to deal with the most pressing matter at hand.
Nanqiu Ridge, tens of thousands of kilometers away.
The live stream wasn't over yet, even though it was time for bed, the microphone had already been switched off.
The large number of mom fans who stayed in Chaochao's live broadcast room carefully observed with a magnifying glass that Chaochao's caller today had increased by 1.
[What happened?! Chaochao, tell me, who else did you see behind my back?! *crying emoji*]
Okay, I'll dream about appearing in Chaochao's contact list tonight.
[Chao Chao, say something! (Poor thing, tearing at her clothes.jpg)]
Who is it... who's secretly being happy again...?
【I】
【Me! Me! Me!】
【Me+】
[Me + ID number!!!]
Amidst the frenzied barrage of comments, the seemingly insignificant "I" uttered by user ID [Rebirth of Chaochao: Love Me Again (Billion-Dollar Debt Version)] vanished instantly in the scramble for favor.
At this moment, in the live broadcast...
Chaochao is calling the last person she'll be speaking to today—Yu Ci.
Since it was the first time she called, and no one answered, Chaochao chatted with her older brothers and sisters before calling again.
Her conversations with each of her older siblings were different, and even when sharing her wonderful forest trip of the day, she could always talk about the same experience in a vivid and engaging way.
"..." Jiang Chi, who was spraying mosquito repellent on her, overheard this and thought that when this child grew up, she could become a stand-up comedian and make a lot of money without relying on her family.
A clear, pleasant voice, unique to the young man, rang out.
"Chaochao, what kind of food do you want to eat when you get back?"
The little dumpling's eyes lit up, and she almost blurted out, "This time I want to eat taro balls!"
The one second of hesitation she showed was the greatest respect she could offer to the contestants, such as pan-fried lemon chicken, salted egg yolk pumpkin, and sweet and sour pork.
Yu Ci smiled, about to speak.
My phone vibrated slightly, and a text message from an unknown number popped up at the top of the screen.
[You handled this matter very well; half of the board members acknowledge your abilities. Aunt Zhang's health is poor, and she has been sent to a mental hospital for treatment, which is considered an explanation for the past misunderstandings. Also, when will you join the company? We can meet sometime...]
Yu Ci's eyes were as cold as water, and her slender, smooth fingertips slid indifferently past the pop-up message.
When I looked up again, I saw the cheerful and charming young man once more.
"Okay, I'll cook it for you once I learn how."
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