Upon disembarking from the plane, the production crew rushed towards the filming location.
"Teacher Fang, we're going live now," Deputy Director Yang greeted.
"Alright, alright."
"OMG, what do I see? We're going on a trip together, and they're live-streaming!"
"So soon? Didn't they say it would start at noon?"
Not long after the stream began, the variety show "Let's Go Traveling Together" quickly climbed the trending search list.
"I just want to know if Fang Miaomiao is in this season after the show's revamp. If she is, I'm not watching. I don't want to dirty my eyes."
"Well, upstairs, you're going to be very disappointed. Not only is Fang Miaomiao in the show, but her livestream also has the highest viewership. Are you mad yet?"
"It's strange, really. Normally, I don't have a good impression of Fang Miaomiao, but I feel like this show just isn't the same without her."
"Agreed. Out of these four families, besides Cui Mantong and Cui Yongsi, the only ones I can stand watching are Fang Miaomiao and An An. The twins' livestream is too noisy, it gives me a headache."
"What kind of values do you people have? Fang Miaomiao bullied our Qingqing and even caused her to be hospitalized. Are you all blind?"
"Fang Miaomiao, apologize."
For a time, most of Wang Qing's fans flooded Fang Miaomiao's livestream.
Fortunately, Chen Tianming had anticipated this situation early on and had instructed the technical department and the streaming platform to increase maintenance for Fang Miaomiao's platform.
"It's so beautiful here."
After getting out of the car, Fang Miaomiao looked at the vast, magnificent ocean stretching before her and couldn't help but exclaim.
"You like the sea?"
"Mhm." Fang Miaomiao gazed dreamily at the distant sea, listening to the sound of waves crashing against the sand, and slowly closed her eyes. "The sea breeze is salty, but it smells so good."
Wen Yanan looked up at Fang Miaomiao's profile, his lips involuntarily curling upwards.
"Ahhh, what do I do? I feel like a pervert. I want to wait for An An to grow up and have his babies."
"Nonsense, he's clearly my husband."
"Mother-in-law Miao Miao, I apologize for my past ignorance. I am now certain that Mother-in-law Miao Miao and An An have a very good relationship."
"Exactly, exactly. Although I'm jealous, I have to admit that An An's gaze is always on Fang Miaomiao. A child's eyes never lie."
"Miaomiao."
Hearing her name, Fang Miaomiao turned and saw the elegant Cui Mantong in a black dress.
"Mantong."
Fang Miaomiao's eyes lit up, and she ran towards her.
On the other side, Cui Mantong generously released her son's hand and also ran towards Fang Miaomiao.
The two embraced.
Fang Miaomiao, at just over five feet tall, was in Cui Mantong's arms, looking like a gentle older sister with a sweet, petite wife.
Cui Sisi: "..."
Alright, he was sure he wouldn't be able to complete the difficult task his father had given him.
Wen Yanan: "..."
The path forward for him and his father seemed a bit bleak.
"Miaomiao, how have you been lately?"
Fang Miaomiao knew what she was asking about and smiled, replying, "Pretty good. I eat and sleep, sleep and eat, and gained two pounds."
"I can't tell," Cui Mantong said, looking closely at Fang Miaomiao's smiling face. She then reached out and, with a serious expression, added, "Not at all, your little face looks so thin, not an ounce of fat on it."
"Cough, cough."
Cui Mantong couldn't help but cough. However, his mother's eyes and attention were entirely focused on Aunt Miao Miao, which made him pout. Perhaps he should return the favor he had received? He couldn't control his own mother.
"Sisi, hello."
Cui Sisi decided to put his father's heartfelt teachings aside. He took out a heart-shaped, slightly faded seashell from his pocket. "Little brother An An, this is for you. I just found it on the shore."
"Thank you."
Wen Yanan frowned. He had forgotten to prepare a gift for Sisi.
As if guessing Wen Yanan's thoughts, he reached out and gently patted Wen Yanan's hair. "Little brother An An, gifts are for big brothers to give to little children."
"You two, what are you still standing there for? Waiting to catch fish for lunch?"
The two adults who had walked halfway ahead suddenly remembered something and turned to shout back at the two little ones far behind them.
Hearing this, the two little ones exchanged a knowing glance, sighed, and resignedly followed.
"Why do I see a look of existential despair on these two little guys? It's hilarious."
"The two brothers are saying 'life is hard.'"
The production crew had rented an open-air courtyard. A long table was placed in the center of the yard. Wang Qing and Shen Jiani were already seated in the courtyard.
The three children were also chasing each other and playing nearby.
"Welcome, welcome," Chen Tianming was the first to spot Fang Miaomiao and the others. He stood up and greeted them with a megaphone.
"Director Tianming."
"Director Tianming, long time no see," Fang Miaomiao gave Chen Tianming a faint smile.
Chen Tianming knew he had done something questionable. "Good, good, come, have a seat."
"Hello, Uncle Tianming."
"Hello, little An An and little Sisi."
Twelve o'clock noon.
Except for the mysterious "confidante sister" mentioned in the script, all the guests had arrived.
"Director Tianming, it seems we're still missing one person," Wang Qing glanced at Fang Miaomiao, then rested her chin on her hands and smiled at Chen Tianming.
"Alright, so you guys want to see the mystery guest and don't want to see me, is that it?" Chen Tianming feigned annoyance. "In that case, I definitely won't let the guests appear. Otherwise, there might not even be a seat for me here."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter.
At this moment, Chen Panpan picked up grapes from the table and offered them to Chen Tianming. "Don't be afraid, Uncle Tianming is the most powerful."
Chen Tianming blinked but quickly recovered, smiling and accepting the grapes from Chen Panpan. "It's still little Panpan who is the most sensible."
"Because of little Panpan, I'll let the mysterious confidante sister come out. From now on, the confidante sister will accompany you. Are you happy?"
"Happy," the children said in unison.
"In that case, let's all give a warm welcome to our new member, the confidante sister!"
As his voice faded, the children applauded enthusiastically, giving him a lot of face, and then simultaneously looked towards the entrance.
Under everyone's expectant gaze, a girl with shoulder-length hair, wearing a pink princess dress, and possessing a sweet appearance slowly emerged before them.
"Ah, it's Yan Huan!" Shen Jiani covered her mouth, standing up in disbelief. "So it really is you."
"Sister Jiani, long time no see," Fang Yan Huan embraced Shen Jiani.
"Why is it her?" Cui Mantong tilted her head and murmured into Fang Miaomiao's ear.
A glint flashed in Fang Miaomiao's eyes: Interesting.