Fang Yan Huan was taken aback at first, but quickly recovered and praised, "This little friend speaks wonderfully. Can we perhaps speak a little louder next time? It's alright even if you get it wrong."
Ye Nan looked down in silence.
Chen Huan clicked her tongue impatiently before saying, "This child is too introverted, always hesitant in everything she does. That's why we wanted to participate in the program, to help her build some courage."
Fang Yan Huan replied, "Children are all like that."
"Not at all, I see other children who are lively and outgoing, skilled in various talents. Even if they aren't skilled, they're still good-looking, making people feel comfortable just looking at them," Chen Huan said, shaking her head. "Look at An An and Si Si, they're so lovely. Although they don't talk much, they're good-looking. Just standing there, they're a beautiful sight."
"Heh heh, my dear Chen Huan, you can't say that," Cui Man Tong said with an awkward smile. "Everyone is different. Little Nan Nan is also excellent. We need to see her other side."
"She's so hesitant, what capability does she have?" Chen Huan glanced at Ye Nan before turning to Fang Yan Huan, "When do we depart?"
"In half an hour. Everyone has ample time to change and get ready, then we can set off."
[I'm smelling gunpowder again. Who is this Chen Huan? She speaks so arrogantly, and somehow, she gives me a feeling of looking down on others. Even Fang Miao Miao never gave me that impression.]
[Who knows? I'm already noticing the contrast. Both are stepmothers, but look how good Fang Miao Miao is to An An. Then look at Chen Huan and her stepdaughter, sigh, she's like a little wretch. My heart aches just watching.]
[I hope nothing else goes wrong. I'm really tired of good variety shows turning into drama. I'm starting to doubt if Chen Tian Ming is even suited for filming variety shows.]
[Whether it's variety shows or not, I don't know. I only know that Chen Tian Ming should be focusing on big productions next. Reliable news, absolutely explosive.]
[What, what? The person upstairs, elaborate! You can't just leave us hanging, it's like eating instant noodles without the seasoning.]
[It's just that Chen Tian Ming has a script ready for filming. Casting should start soon. However, I heard the female lead is already decided, and they're in talks with wwl for the male lead.]
[No way, wwl? That's a surefire blockbuster! Now that you mention it, I'm already looking forward to the female lead.]
[The female lead must be our Yan Huan sister! She has the looks, the acting skills, and crucially, she's in a relationship with wwl. If our Yan Huan sister doesn't act, who else dares to?]
"Alright, I see everyone is ready. We can depart now," Fang Yan Huan said, waving her hand in front.
On the way.
Wen Yan An tugged on Fang Miao Miao's hand.
"What is it?" Fang Miao Miao bent down and asked softly.
"Will you dislike me, thinking I can't do anything?"
Fang Miao Miao froze and motioned for Cui Man Tong and the others to go ahead.
Once they had all moved on, Fang Miao Miao crouched down, looked into Wen Yan An's eyes, and asked, "Why would you think that?"
"I, I can't do anything."
So, does Fang Miao Miao dislike him like Aunt Chen Huan dislikes Ye Nan? Is that why she was cold to him before?
"You, can't do anything?" Fang Miao Miao's eyes widened.
He could draw, he could quickly solve a Rubik's Cube by himself, and his speed in assembling puzzles was almost as fast as hers.
If this wasn't considered capable, what was?
If she didn't know Wen Yan An's personality, she would suspect he was deliberately being modest.
"Mm," Wen Yan An nodded.
Grandma had also told him he should talk more, communicate more with others, so that people would understand him better and like him.
However, he didn't want to talk to others. He found talking to people bothersome.
Fang Miao Miao pondered for a moment, "Why do you have this idea?"
Wen Yan An shook his head and remained silent.
Looking at Wen Yan An, Fang Miao Miao suddenly felt a sense of helplessness.
She stood up, took Wen Yan An's hand, and said, "Today, regardless of whether you're capable or not, let's focus on completing our task first, okay?"
At the entrance to the sea-gathering area, program staff were already waiting.
Fang Yan Huan waited until the last two had rejoined the group before announcing the task.
"Enjoy the sea, identify seafood. Fisher's Port Village is the oldest village in this city. According to archaeological findings, dating back upwards, Fisher's Port Village has a history of several hundred years. Today, we will enter Fisher's Port Village and explore the wonders of marine products with them."
"So, this afternoon, our task is to learn about seafood," Fang Yan Huan said, pointing to the vast expanse of the sea behind them. "The program has placed no less than 300 types of seafood on this beach. The children need to find these 300 types of seafood along this boundless coastline and learn about their characteristics from our guide."
"The children who find and know more will receive exquisite gifts tonight."
"Sister Yan Huan, what are the exquisite gifts?" Cui Yong Si's eyes showed interest.
"It's a secret," Fang Yan Huan replied with a smile, tucking back her windblown hair. "If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise."
"Then, what do we adults need to do?" Zhou Jia Xin asked with interest.
"Adults," Fang Yan Huan said with a meaningful smile, "of course, you need to learn along with them. Adults need to learn and understand with the children. Believe me, this will be very helpful for tomorrow's task."
Fang Miao Miao: "..."
Honestly, deep down, she was very resistant. But as the saying goes, you get paid to do a job.
What could she do? She had no choice but to resign herself to it.
Fortunately, the sun wasn't harsh, the breeze was cool, and the waves lapped gently against her feet.
It was very comfortable.
Wen Yan An looked at Fang Miao Miao's feet on the sand, "You have cold feet, why don't you wear shoes?"
Fang Miao Miao glanced at him, "Who says you can't go into the water if you have cold feet? Besides, the seawater is warm. It's like a foot bath for me."
Seeing her unapologetic demeanor, Wen Yan An felt for the first time that the task his father had given him was a little difficult to complete.
"Be good," Fang Miao Miao's eyes twinkled. She bent down and stroked Wen Yan An's chubby little face. "Our most important task right now is to complete the task given by Miss Fang Yan Huan."
"And don't you find it strange? If it were before, Fang Yan Huan would definitely announce a punishment. But today, there are only rewards and no punishments. Don't you think that's odd?"
Wen Yan An knew she was changing the subject. What could he do? He could only nod along with her.
"So, I suspect the director is up to something sneaky. If we don't hurry and find seafood now, what if we come in last and get punished?"
Wen Yan An just looked at her, remaining silent.
Fang Miao Miao concealed her inner guilt and continued, "So, our focus now isn't about me not wearing shoes. It's about seafood, about not coming in last, understand?"