Chapter 13 The butler noticed that Nono was being harassed by this little girl named Nono...
Jiang Shunian couldn't find the man through the show because he probably wouldn't watch parenting programs, but she still left some clues, mentioning Nuonuo's birth date.
He faced the camera and spoke his heart to the host.
“Three years ago in October, when I first saw Nuonuo, I was completely at a loss. The doctor told me to hold him, but I didn’t dare. What if I hurt such a soft little life? But I quickly learned to do it because he is my child, someone I instinctively want to protect. It’s no exaggeration to say that at that moment I truly felt the weight of the word ‘father.’ He is my son, and I will do everything in my power to protect him and love him as he grows up.”
Jiang Shunian's pregnancy with Nuonuo wasn't too difficult because Nuonuo was very well-behaved. Perhaps knowing that Jiang Shunian had no one to take care of her, she would only put her little hands and feet on her belly when Jiang Shunian needed interaction. Otherwise, she was quiet and would never disturb her father's rest.
She is a true angel baby.
All the tests went smoothly, and even the doctor said that it would be great if all pregnant women had such luck.
How could he not love such an obedient girl like Nuonuo with all his heart?
The second day's program was a sailing competition, where the children had to use rock-paper-scissors to help their fathers win the best rowing equipment possible.
Nono's performance was naturally the most outstanding. He quickly guessed the other child's move and won the paddle for Jiang Shunian. Oreo was left behind and got a small spoon for his father.
Oreo pouted, snuggled into TV King Li Jiaming's arms, and whispered an apology: "Dad, I'm sorry, I lost."
Li Jiaming quickly squatted down and rubbed his son's head: "Oreo, you need to know that failure is not scary. Trust Dad, you can get through it even with a spoon, okay? And if Dad can't do it, Oreo can, right?"
Oreo was instantly reassured and puffed out his little chest: "Daddy, I can do it!"
Crescent Island, as its name suggests, is a crescent-shaped island. Because the mountains and trees on both sides block the sea breeze, the bay only has shimmering waves and no big waves, making it a very suitable place for vacation and relaxation.
After the fathers put on their life jackets and sat on the boat, they glided forward with all their might amidst the cheers of their children on the shore.
Jiang Shunian had the best equipment and naturally skated the fastest, followed closely by Chen Hesheng and Lu Chen, while Li Jiaming, who was scrambling to paddle with a small spoon, lagged behind.
"Go, Daddy!" Oreo shouted the loudest, and the other kids were not to be outdone, each shouting louder than the last. Nono also clenched her little fists, watching the game intently.
When she saw Jiang Shunian actually cross the finish line first, Nuonuo, unusually, abandoned her reserve and ran forward with big strides, waving her little hands and repeatedly calling "Daddy," as if welcoming a triumphant hero.
Jiang Shunian really put all his effort into rowing, and even though he was young, he was quite tired. But when he saw the little dumpling running towards him, he felt that he had endless strength. He picked up Nuonuo and tossed her into the air. Nuonuo exclaimed in surprise and quickly realized that it was fun, laughing brightly.
This scene was so beautiful that Oreo couldn't resist jumping around Li Jiaming's feet with his little hands raised, shouting, "Daddy, Daddy, I want to be lifted up high too!"
Li Jiaming, whose arms were trembling from exhaustion: ...
Son, do you know you weigh 40 pounds? Are you trying to cripple your father's arm?
The fathers received the ingredients for lunch, but it wasn't enough. The children needed to go to the island's homes and complete various fun tasks to win other ingredients.
However, the children can team up in pairs.
Oreo reacted incredibly quickly, rushing straight to Nono and hugging him tightly: "I'm in a group with Nono!"
Children are very perceptive, and Nono is the smartest among them; she will surely be able to complete many tasks.
He was determined to get the food for his father.
Youyou was a step too slow and was a little annoyed, but she felt that being with Lu Bao would definitely be fine.
So the four little ones picked up the small baskets provided by the production team and set off to do tasks and get ingredients, while their fathers watched their children's performance in real time from inside the house.
Oreo's guess was right. Nono was indeed the fastest at completing tasks. He was tall and strong, and he worked incredibly fast when helping his grandmother pick vegetables. The two of them were simply the best partners, a civil official and a military general.
Even Li Jiaming smiled and chatted with Jiang Shunian, saying, "My little rascal has never submitted to anyone at home, but I didn't expect him to listen to your Nuonuo's orders so well."
Jiang Shunian smiled, appearing very calm: "Sometimes I also have to listen to Nuonuo's arrangements."
In reality, I'm already admiring my own kid. Whose kid is this amazing little one? Oh, it's his kid. Never mind then.
Jiang Shunian was unaware that his seemingly calm expression actually betrayed an overflowing sense of pride and self-satisfaction, which was later exposed by sharp-eyed viewers when the episode aired.
After more than an hour of hard work, the children all returned with a full load, especially Oreo and Nono. Nono was so cute that he was given a lot of ingredients, which he couldn't carry. So Oreo volunteered to have them strung together and hung on his body, like a little general's armor.
Knowing that Jiang Shunian was a good cook, the production team stopped him from gathering everyone for a meal and instead required the fathers to cook for themselves. Jiang Shunian gave the fathers a helpless look and then left with his baby.
In the open-air kitchen, Nuonuo sat on a small stool peeling garlic with a serious expression, but she could quickly look up at Jiang Shunian and give her father a bright smile when he looked over.
Soon, Jiang Shunian had prepared four dishes and a soup. After washing their hands, the father and son happily sat down to eat.
The warm sunlight fell on them, as if draping them in a golden veil. Nuonuo held her small bowl and ate with relish.
The small courtyard is peaceful and serene.
The other dads were in a difficult position. They managed to turn perfectly good ingredients into culinary disasters. After taking a bite, Oreo reflexively spat it out. When she met Li Jiaming's hurt gaze, she had a sudden inspiration and said, "Dad, it's my mouth that's disobedient. My brain says that Dad's cooking is delicious."
This made Li Jiaming laugh.
Chen Hesheng and Lu Chen were in similar predicaments, and their residences were located downwind, so the aroma of Jiang Shunian's food wafted over, and Youyou would eat while inhaling the fragrance.
Youyou sighed, "Dad, after the show ends, can I stay at Uncle Jiang's house for a few days?"
Chen Hesheng: "..."
Is it really that bad? He thought it was alright.
The first episode was filmed over three days, accumulating a lot of material. Jiang Shunian and Nuonuo had a lot of fun. The production team also organized a sea fishing trip, and the freshly caught seafood could be processed and eaten on the spot, which was incredibly delicious.
The little ones played happily on the deck, and the first episode came to an end there.
The program team created a group chat, added them all to the group, and sent out a notice that the recording of the second episode would be held in a week. This time, they would be going to a place inhabited by ethnic minorities, and they would also be acting as promoters of intangible cultural heritage.
After returning, Jiang Shunian contacted Zhao Yuanzhou and told him about the filming situation.
Before filming, he considered interpersonal relationships, because he was the least well-known among the guests, and whether he needed to give up the spotlight.
But he couldn't bear to overshadow Nono's brilliance; his darling was just that outstanding.
Zhao Yuanzhou reassured him, saying that their boss, Pei Qingyi, had already established a good relationship with him, and that Jiang Shunian could focus on filming without needing to restrain the child.
Jiang Shunian was therefore able to perform with confidence.
He just hopes that the editing can be done normally in the later stages.
But Nono seemed to perform exceptionally well throughout, and there wasn't a single bad shot to be found.
Zhao Yuanzhou handed Jiang Shunian a notebook. This was the one he had recently come across. The project was only launched at the beginning of the year, and casting would begin in two months. He had worked incredibly hard to get this opportunity, and he told Jiang Shunian to prepare well.
Therefore, Jiang Shunian started preparing for the new drama very early on.
The second episode recording took place as scheduled. As soon as Youyou met Nuonuo, she hugged him and took out a gift from her suitcase for him. Nuonuo had also prepared four gifts!
Yes, singer Liu Sirui's son Ning An, who was absent last time, also came this time after recovering from his illness.
Youyou was overjoyed with the gift and even wanted to kiss Nuonuo.
Jiang Shunian was confused. When did Nuonuo prepare the gift? How come he didn't know?
Nuonuo has money because she is a very well-behaved child. So Jiang Shunian transferred part of the gift Yu Yanchen gave her and their previous film remuneration to Nuonuo. Nuonuo also has a mobile phone and tablet for studying. She has already mastered the use of the system assistant.
Nuonuo looked at her father with a blank expression and explained in a low voice, "I asked Sister Hehe to buy it for me. Dad was busy, so I didn't bother you."
Jiang Shunian: "..." Well, his son seems to be much better at interpersonal relationships than he is.
The filming of the second episode was challenging from the start. Their child was "kidnapped" by the production team, but the child and father could communicate via walkie-talkie, and the child could see the father's image in real time and direct the father to find him.
Whoever takes the shortest time gets to choose a house.
If the child's command ability is average, the father can also answer questions about his son, and answering correctly will reduce the time limit.
In terms of leadership ability, Nono really doesn't need to be modest or low-key. He pointed out the direction very accurately, and Jiang Shunian won first place without taking any detours.
Ning An is a very delicate child. He is a little weak and introverted. Liu Sirui brought him to participate in the program so that he could interact more with his peers.
However, Ning An's language expression skills were not very good. In the end, although Liu Sirui answered several questions about his son, he still came in last place.
Ning An looked at Nuonuo with envy. He really wanted to be as amazing as Nuonuo.
Nuonuo noticed his gaze, thought for a moment, said a few words to Jiang Shunian, and then took the initiative to walk over and said, "If you are willing to keep playing with me, I can exchange houses with you."
Ning An's eyes widened in surprise.
Everyone present was impressed by Nuonuo's emotional intelligence. Although she was helping a child, she made a request so that the child wouldn't feel pressured.
He's really a smart and intelligent kid.
The fathers looked at Jiang Shunian with a hint of curiosity. They knew that Jiang Shunian's emotional intelligence and IQ were at an average level, only his appearance was exceptionally outstanding. And Nuonuo was so excellent, was it because his mother's genes were so good?
What an outstanding woman she must be.
Why didn't Jiang Shunian seize the opportunity?
When the recording of the second episode was completed, Ning An also became a fan of Nuonuo, and even cried when they parted.
Even after returning home, she still sent voice messages to Nuonuo in the WeChat group.
Before the recording of the third episode even began, their show had already started generating buzz.
Jiang Shunian filmed additional interview footage beforehand, and the production crew also filmed a day in Nuonuo's daily life at home.
One evening in late June, a video platform suddenly released a trailer for "Baby Travel Plan," and the first father-son pair turned out to be Nuonuo and Jiang Shunian.
Jiang Yunnuo, a small girl, stood beside the suitcase, methodically packing her luggage, and didn't forget to ask Jiang Shunian, "Dad, do you need me to check if you forgot anything in your suitcase?"
"Yes, thank you, Nono!"
Her commanding presence was absolutely captivating, and her outstanding looks held up perfectly in the video, instantly winning over everyone.
Who is this child? I need to know all his information!
[Jiang Shunian? That name sounds familiar. Is he the one who recently left the entertainment industry and then returned? He's already on a parent-child reality show?]
[Ahhh, King Nono's packed suitcase is a godsend for perfectionists!]
But the production team knew how to keep viewers in suspense. Nono only appeared in one shot, and then it was the other children who appeared, keeping the audience's curiosity firmly in check.
The topic instantly went viral, and Nono even mentioned it separately.
The hype didn't diminish at all the next day, until it was spotted by the butler of a certain manor.
Shen Boheng is the Fu family's butler. He joined the family when Fu Yanli was five years old and has been working for the Fu family for twenty-five years, practically watching Fu Yanli grow up. When he was young, his partner died unexpectedly, leaving him with a deep and unhealed heartbreak. He didn't want to find someone else and has remained single ever since. However, as he gets older, he has gradually begun to like children.
However, Fu Yanli was over thirty years old and showed no signs of getting married. Moreover, he preferred boys and was destined to have no offspring, which made Shen Boheng feel regretful all along.
As a housekeeper, Shen Boheng could not interfere with his master's decisions, so when he saw the first season of "Baby Travel Plan", he poured all his love into the show. Naturally, he would not miss the trailer for the second season.
As a result, I was drawn to this little girl named Nuonuo.
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