Chapter 177 (Combined with Chapter 177)
177:
When Kang Cong and the others heard Ye Qingxi say that he was going to record a variety show, they were genuinely surprised for quite a while.
Originally, with final exams approaching, a few friends sat together, happily discussing where they would go to play after the exams were over and they had a holiday.
Suddenly, Ye Qingxi raised her hand and said, "I might not have time. My dad and I are going to record a variety show, so I might not be able to play with everyone."
"Recording a variety show?!" Zhong Yan asked in confusion. "What is recording a variety show?"
Ye Qingxi then gave him a brief explanation.
Zhong Yan asked curiously, "Can we go with you?"
"I don't think that will work," Pei Liang said. "Xiao Xi's father is a celebrity, but your father isn't."
Zhong Yan pouted, "Only celebrity dads can go?"
Ye Qingxi thought about it and felt that it wasn't entirely true. "Your father is the CEO. If your father wants to go, he should be able to."
After all, this kind of CEO dad taking care of his child is one of the common father-son combinations in parent-child variety shows.
"Well..." Ye Qingxi looked at her best friend, "Your dad probably doesn't want to go, right?"
Zhong Yan snorted, "Whether he wants to or not is irrelevant; it depends on whether I want to or not."
"So, do you want to?" Kang Cong asked him.
Zhong Yan didn't actually know either.
On the one hand, he felt that he had never played like this before and wanted to try it, but on the other hand, because he had never played like this before and had no concept of it, he didn't really want to play it.
He simply felt that, "If none of us go and Xiaoxi goes alone, what if the other kids he's filming the variety show with bullies him?"
Ye Qingxi was surprised that he thought that way and immediately became happy.
"I'm fine," he quickly replied. "My dad's here, he'll protect me. And if I behave, those kids won't bully me for no reason, right?"
“That’s not necessarily true,” Pei Liang said. “Some kids are just really annoying.”
Kang Cong nodded—like Pei Liang, who was sitting opposite him.
"I'll go home and ask my dad if he can go," Kang Cong said.
Pei Liang chimed in, "Yeah, I'll ask my dad too."
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
Ye Qingxi: ...
No way!
If they can all go, wouldn't that mean there are four fathers plus He Yao?!
Could He Yao be thinking that his four fathers are isolating and bullying him?
Ye Qingxi almost burst out laughing when she thought of this.
Surprisingly, it was actually pretty enjoyable!
However, Ye Qingxi looked at her friends and thought that if it were grandpa taking care of the kids, the old men in the family would probably be quite free and willing, but as for her father, he might not have the time.
So he estimated that at most one or two would go, not all three.
Sure enough, the next morning, Ye Qingxi received the sad news from Pei Liang and Kang Cong.
“My dad is going abroad,” Pei Liang said. “He said he doesn’t have time, but if I want to go, your dad can take me with him if he’s willing.”
Kang Cong nodded, "My dad also said he's been very busy this year and can't take me out to play. He said if your dad doesn't mind the trouble, I can recognize him as my dad first."
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ? You can just recognize anyone like that?!
Your dad is so generous!
"It's alright," Ye Qingxi comforted them. "Adults are always very busy, especially someone like your father. His company is so big, he can't stop working when he gets busy."
Pei Liang nodded in agreement.
He turned to look at Zhong Yan, "And you?"
“I can do it,” Zhong Yan said proudly. “My dad originally said he didn’t have time, but after my mom gave him a look, he immediately said he could squeeze in some time.”
Ye Qingxi: ...I can tell, Zhong Yan's father probably has no status in the family.
"Then you go with Xiaoxi," Pei Liang instructed him. "You two can go together, and if anyone bullies Xiaoxi, you can help them."
Moreover, if the other children don't want to play with Ye Qingxi, Zhong Yan can play with him instead.
“Yes.” Zhong Yan replied without hesitation.
He looked at his friend and said, "Don't worry, your brother will protect you."
Ye Qingxi, who has the mindset of an 18-year-old: ...You, a six-year-old kid?
Ye Qingxi found it funny.
But while it was funny, it also warmed my heart.
His friends are really cute!
During his lunch break, Ye Qingxi told Qin Cheng about it. His intention was actually to show off his friends and let his brother see how great his group of good friends was.
However, Qin Cheng, upon hearing this, said unwillingly, "I want to go too."
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ? Huh?
Ye Qingxi looked at him, "But your father probably doesn't have time, right?"
Qin Cheng: ...
Moreover, Ye Qingxi genuinely felt that having his uncle and father film a variety show together at the same time might not be good for his grandfather's heart!
After all, his grandfather really couldn't stand seeing his son on TV!
"Or, I'll ask my dad if you can come with us without him," Ye Qingxi suggested.
Qin Cheng: ? ? ?
Not bringing his dad?!
this……
Qin Cheng was a little reluctant to part with it.
He still wants to be with his father.
But... he also wanted to play with Ye Qingxi.
Qin Cheng was somewhat conflicted.
Fortunately, Ye Qingxi didn't dwell on it. "Go back and ask your dad first if he has time. If he really doesn't have time, then you can see if you want to come with my dad."
"Okay," Qin Cheng replied.
Ye Qingxi also told her father about it after she got home.
Mu Shaowu: ? ? ? !!!
"Me?! Alone! Taking you and Xiao Cheng together!"
Ye Qingxi blinked, looking completely innocent. "Is it not allowed?"
Mu Shaowu: Is this possible?
Do you really think your father has that kind of ability?!
Mu Shaowu looked at his precious son and said, "You really think highly of your father!"
You dare tell this to your brother!
Ye Qingxi smiled at him and said cutely, "Daddy, you're amazing! You're a superhero dad!"
Mu Shaowu chuckled and pinched his cheek, "You have such a sweet tongue."
“Daddy’s got a sweet tongue too~” Ye Qingxi said sweetly.
Mu Shaowu was once again completely charmed by his sons. He felt that he could handle not just two, but even three!
Before going to sleep, Qin Cheng finally told Mu Zheng about Ye Qingxi's trip to record a variety show.
He said, "I want to go too."
Mu Zheng looked at him and said gently, "Then you and Xiao Xi can go with your second uncle, okay?"
"Dad, aren't you going?"
Mu Zheng has little interest in recording variety shows. In fact, he doesn't like or feel comfortable exposing his private life to the camera.
Besides, what will happen to the company if he leaves?
Surely you can't really make his father work for him from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, can you?
“Dad has to work,” Mu Zheng explained gently to his son. “Your second uncle’s job is to appear on television, so when he takes Xiaoxi to record a variety show, he is actually doing his job.”
“Dad’s job is to sit in an office. If Dad doesn’t go, your grandpa will have to go. Your grandpa is getting old, and Dad doesn’t want him to work so hard, so Dad can’t leave the office.”
“But Xiao Cheng, you are a child, you don’t need to work, you can go play. It’s perfect, Xiao Xi is going to record a variety show alone with his dad, he might feel lonely, so you can go with him, he will have a companion and won’t be lonely.”
Qin Cheng pursed his lips, "He's not lonely at all. Zhong Yan is going with him."
Hearing the dissatisfaction in his son's words, Mu Zheng laughed and said, "Are you jealous?"
Qin Cheng: ...
Qin Cheng wasn't jealous; he just felt that "Zhong Yan and the others had a good relationship with him."
“They’re good friends,” Mu Zheng comforted his son. “In life, you’re bound to have good friends and family. Friendship and kinship are both very important relationships. It’s a good thing that Xiao Xi has such good friends. If you think they have a good relationship, you can make your own good friends too.”
"I don't want to," Qin Cheng said. "They're all stupid."
After saying that, he added, "Zhong Yan is also a bit slow."
Mu Zheng chuckled, "Not every child is as smart as you. There are no stupid children, so how can a child like you seem particularly smart?"
“Look at Xiao Xi, Xiao Xi doesn’t think Zhong Yan is stupid. Xiao Xi only thinks Zhong Yan is his good friend.”
Qin Cheng raised his hand to support his little head, which is why his younger brother could be friends with Zhong Yan and the others, but he couldn't.
"What about Pei Liang?" Mu Zheng asked. "Pei Liang is very smart, isn't he? Don't you have any other smart kids like Pei Liang around you?"
Qin Cheng looked at his father and said, "I don't like Pei Liang either."
"Why?"
"He's like a peacock," Qin Cheng said. "He's not steady at all. He shows off whatever he knows. He's very superficial."
Mu Zheng: ...
Mu Zheng was both amused and exasperated.
"You don't like the silly one, and you don't like the peacock, so you only like Xiaoxi, right?"
Qin Cheng nodded.
"Xiao Xi is very smart, and Xiao Xi is also very well-behaved."
He clearly knows a lot, but he never shows off, unlike his friends at all.
Mu Zheng patted his little head and said, "Then you should play with Xiao Xi. You are Xiao Xi's brother and family. Family means that no matter what, you will always be with each other, support each other, and never be separated."
“Moreover,” Mu Zheng leaned closer and whispered, “Xiao Xi has three good friends, but only one brother, you. So, you must be even more special to him.”
Qin Cheng was delighted to hear this.
"Dad, is this how you and Uncle are?"
"Yes." Mu Zheng nodded. "Your second uncle may have many friends in his life, but my brother only has me, so we are both very special to each other."
Qin Cheng looked at his father, and the corners of his lips slowly lifted.
In the future, he and his younger brother will become like their father and second uncle, special to each other.
"Alright, you should go to sleep now. Dad has to work for a while," Mu Zheng coaxed his son.
Qin Cheng nodded and then asked him, "Dad, if my second uncle and I go to record a variety show, leaving you and Mom at home, will you feel sad?"
“You’re going out to have fun, not to suffer. As long as you’re happy, your parents won’t be upset,” Mu Zheng said with a smile. “It’s my fault that I don’t have time to take you out to play. So when you go out with your second uncle, I’ll only be happy and grateful to him. I won’t be upset.”
Qin Cheng was relieved and said, "It's not your fault, Dad. Dad has to work. If Dad doesn't work, there will be many other parents who won't have work, and many other children will have a hard time. Mom told me that, so it's not Dad's fault."
"When I grow up, I can help my dad, and then he won't have to be so busy."
Hearing this, Mu Zheng felt a warmth in his heart. "Okay, then Dad will wait for you to grow up."
"Yes." Qin Cheng nodded. "At that time, Dad will be able to do what Grandpa does and won't have to work anymore."
Mu Zheng chuckled, stroked his hair, and lowered his head to kiss his forehead.
"good evening."
"Good night," Qin Cheng said.
He watched his father walk out of his bedroom and lie on the bed, but he was still thinking about whether or not to go to record a variety show with Ye Qingxi.
Although Ye Qingxi generously invited him to go together, and his father also thought he could go, would his second uncle only want to go and record with his own son?
His second uncle is also very busy, and it's rare for him to have the opportunity to work with Ye Qingxi. Now that he's suddenly here, will it be awkward for his second uncle?
If his second uncle wanted to hug Ye Qingxi and say something intimate, but Ye Qingxi was standing by, would his second uncle be too embarrassed to say it?
Then his brother won't be able to hear?
Qin Cheng thought about it for a long time, but finally decided not to go.
There's no need for him to go. He already knows that Ye Qingxi wants him to go, and his father wants him to go too, and that's enough.
This summer will be reserved for his second uncle and his younger brother. Later, he and his brother can go to summer camp together and play together.
So, the next day at noon, Qin Cheng took the initiative to tell Ye Qingxi about his decision.
“My dad said he’s busy with work, so I won’t go.”
Ye Qingxi was surprised, "You can come with us?"
"No, thank you," Qin Cheng said. "You've never recorded a variety show with your dad before, have you? This is your first time, so I won't bother you. I'll go the second time."
Hearing him say that, Ye Qingxi immediately felt that her older brother was really very considerate.
Although he was quite willing to bring Qin Cheng along to record the variety show, it was still a big deal that his father would worry a lot about having another child, especially someone else's child, fearing that he wouldn't take good care of his older brother's son.
Now that Qin Cheng isn't going, his father can have an easier time.
"Then let's go out and play together again next time," Ye Qingxi said.
Qin Cheng nodded and patted his head. "Have fun, and spend more time with Zhong Yan. Don't hang out with the other kids."
After all, Zhong Yan would never bully him.
Ye Qingxi nodded, "Mm."
He said, "Don't worry, I will protect myself."
After Ye Qingxi returned home, Mu Shaowu heard him say that Qin Cheng wasn't going again, and asked in confusion, "Why?"
He said this is the first time my dad and I have recorded a variety show, so he won't bother us.
Upon hearing this, Mu Shaowu smiled and thought that Qin Cheng was indeed very much like his brother in some ways—cold-faced and taciturn, but with a soft heart.
“Then you two can play together again next summer,” he said.
"Yes." Ye Qingxi nodded, "But Zhong Yan will still be coming with us."
"Okay." Mu Shaowu had no objection.
With Zhong Yan gone, Ye Qingxi now has a stable group of friends and won't feel lonely because she's not familiar with the other children on the variety show.
This is a good thing. In this respect, Mu Shaowu is even very grateful to Zhong Yan for being willing to participate in such a variety show for Ye Qingxi.
His son really made some very good and reliable friends.
Soon, Ye Qingxi finished her final exams, and the decoration of Mu Shaoyan's steamed bun shop began to take shape.
Mu Shaoyan took Ye Qingxi to see it and praised, "How is it? Not bad, right?"
Ye Qingxi nodded, wondering if she would be able to see their steamed bun shop open before the variety show started filming.
A few days later, Mu Shaoyan and Duan Yi's admission notices finally arrived.
This was the first time the Mu family had produced a student from A University since Mu Zheng. Mu Feng didn't say it, but he was very happy inside.
He called Mu Zheng back, and they had a meal together.
Other members of the Mu family also sent their blessings to Mu Shaoyan. After thinking about it, Mu Feng decided that although there was no family banquet, he still ate with everyone as a way of celebrating Mu Shaoyan's remarkable achievement.
A few days later, the honor roll of No. 1 Middle School was also released.
The top-ranked student is naturally Duan Yi, this year's top scorer in the college entrance examination.
This marks the first time in three years that No. 1 High School has brought back the honor of having the top scorer in the college entrance examination. From the principal to the teachers, everyone at No. 1 High School is extremely proud.
After Duan Yi, the other students who were admitted to A University and B University were naturally also put on the honor roll, and Mu Shaoyan was among them.
Mu Shaoyan felt a little smug after seeing the photos posted by the class monitor in the class group.
A year ago, he could never have imagined he'd end up in this situation!
Mu Shaoyan immediately saved the picture and sent it to the family group chat.
For every class group chat post, someone else posts on the forum.
He Guang saw the photos of Mu Shaoyan and Duan Yi while browsing the forum.
Duan Yi, as the top scorer in this year's college entrance examination, had his name spread throughout various universities as early as the day the results were released.
He Guang wasn't surprised at all that he got into A University.
He even heard that both University A and University B offered substantial terms to compete for Duan Yi.
To He Guang's surprise, Mu Shaoyan had also been admitted to A University.
What gives him the right?
He Guang cannot accept this!
He studied hard for so many years, but in the end, he only got into a second-tier university.
But what about Mu Shaoyan?
He was idle and fighting for the entire second year of high school, so how could he possibly get into A University?!
He Guang was filled with jealousy and found it hard to accept; he felt like he was being corroded by the acid.
He was about to hurl a few insults at Mu Shaoyan on the forum when he heard his sister call out to him, "Xiao Guang, come out for dinner."
He Guang had no choice but to stand up and leave the bedroom.
He Han had already helped her parents put the dishes on the table.
He Yao is on the phone with his agent.
"Listen to me, parent-child variety shows are the easiest to become hits in the past two years. This variety show on Lemon TV is the only one that introduced the concept of 'intern dads,' which is why they were able to get you in. Otherwise, with no sons or daughters, you wouldn't be able to get on any parent-child variety show even if you wanted to."
He Yao hesitated, "But I'm an actor, and I still prefer acting."
"That's why you should go on this variety show even more. Once you become famous, what kind of drama can't you film?"
He Yao:......
His agent advised him, "He Yao, don't be so stubborn. Do you think you can just get on this variety show whenever you want? Even if you want to, the production team has to be willing to accept you! In the end, I'll have to handle it! In a few days, you and I will go to meet the girl who will be your temporary father and daughter. Talk to her beforehand and get to know each other. That way, you can gain more fans when you appear on the show."
"Let's talk about it later," He Yao said reluctantly.
He's a single young man who hasn't even been in a relationship, yet he's now expected to take care of a child?
It's not even my own child yet.
He Yao instinctively resisted, "I'll hang up now."
After he finished speaking, he hung up the phone and walked to the dining table.
He Han looked at him and asked, "What's wrong, brother?"
"It's nothing, my agent wants me to go on a variety show."
What variety show?
"Family-oriented variety shows".
"Huh?" He Han exclaimed in surprise, "Where did you get this child from?"
"They said the production team found an ordinary child to form a temporary father-son/father-daughter pairing with a celebrity."
He Han understood, "That's great, parent-child variety shows are quite popular lately."
She pondered, "Once you gain fans on this variety show, maybe no one will dare to replace you in any future roles."
When He Han said that, He Yao was reminded of the time when Mu Shaowu replaced him in the role.
This was a thorn in his side that had always been there for him.
He Yao boasted that his acting skills were much better than Mu Shaowu's, but because he was not as famous as Mu Shaowu, the roles that were originally assigned to him could all be replaced by Mu Shaowu.
He Yao grits his teeth with hatred whenever he thinks about it.
He suddenly realized that appearing on variety shows wasn't such a bad idea. If he were popular, why would Mu Shaowu be able to steal his role?!
“Xiaohan, what you said makes sense,” He Yao said.
He Han chuckled, "I hope you become even more famous than Mu Shaowu from now on. That way, you can be considered to have avenged me."
Upon hearing this, He Yao couldn't help but recall the match in which his younger sister lost to Mu Shaoting.
"Don't worry, when the filming takes place, I will have the photographer capture you in the shot, and then I will find a way to let everyone know that you did not plagiarize."
"Mm." He Han nodded.
That evening, He Yao messaged his agent, saying he was willing to go on that variety show.
The agent breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began making arrangements, while also inquiring about potential guests.
At this time, Mu Shaowu was still learning how to independently care for a child and had not yet passed the assessment, so he was not among the potential guests on Lemon TV.
He Yao's agent was naturally unaware that he was about to join the company.
After Mu Shaoyan's Chenxi Steamed Bun Shop finished its renovation, Mu Shaowu finally arrived at his assessment day.
Mu Feng specifically asked someone to find a dilapidated wooden house in a nearby village that was almost identical to the one he had seen on television.
He looked at Mu Shaowu and said, "Let's begin."
Mu Shaowu quickly filled a basin with water, intending to first settle the dust in the air.
Ye Qingxi saw her father sweeping and wanted to help, but Mu Feng stopped her.
Mu Feng led him to the apple tree in the yard and asked, "Would you like to eat an apple?"
Ye Qingxi: ? ? ?
Ye Qingxi glanced at her father, who was working hard but exhausted, and then looked at the apple tree in front of her, where life seemed peaceful and serene.
The contrast is just too stark!
"Grandpa, I want to help my dad," Ye Qingxi said honestly.
"You'll be helping him a lot more when you're recording shows in the future," Mu Feng said calmly.
How could he not understand his grandson?
Given his grandson's worrisome nature, when he actually starts filming variety shows, he'll inevitably have to take care of his silly dad.
"So let's pick apples now," Mu Feng said. "If you don't like apples, there's a pear tree not far away."
Ye Qingxi: ...
Ye Qingxi had no choice but to stand on tiptoe to start picking apples.
He had never picked apples before, and it didn't take long for him to become interested. He went from standing under the tree to climbing up it.
Mu Shaowu finally finished sweeping the floor clean, and as soon as he stepped outside, he saw his son happily running among the trees, picking apples.
His father stood under the tree, helping to catch the fish in a basket.
"Grandpa, I saw a really red apple, and it's so big!" Ye Qingxi exclaimed excitedly.
Mu Feng reminded him, "Be careful."
After he finished speaking, he gestured to Li Wei, who immediately went to the apple tree and kept a close watch on Ye Qingxi, afraid that something might happen to him.
Mu Shaowu: ...Well, he's carrying a heavy burden here, while his son is having fun over there. Sure enough, a son is no match for a grandson.
Mu Shaowu continued cleaning diligently.
Ye Qingxi picked apples for quite a while before finally climbing down from the tree.
He asked happily, "Grandpa, did you try it? Is it sweet?"
"Not yet. Let your dad wash and cut it up in a bit, then we can eat it."
Mu Shaowu, who happened to be taking out the trash: ? ? ?
Do you think of me again at this moment?
Am I your maid, Xiao Mu?!
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