The group sat together and ate the specialty breakfast of Xingguang Village.
Fang Miaomiao closed her eyes happily.
The greatest joys in life: to eat one’s fill, drink one’s fill, and sleep soundly.
“Little ones, was breakfast delicious?”
“Delicious.”
Several children replied in unison.
“Uncle Tianming, can we still eat such delicious breakfast tomorrow morning?”
“Of course,” Chen Tianming nodded. “It’s the last episode, and to leave a good impression of our crew, we’ve decided to cover all three meals for this episode.”
“Director, you’re suddenly so generous,” Zhou Jiaxin teased. “It makes us feel quite unaccustomed.”
“Yeah, Director, you’re not going to make us do anything bad, are you?” Cui Mantong jested.
Hearing this, Chen Tianming almost fell off his stool. “Pah, pah, pah, what nonsense! We are a legitimate film crew. How could we do anything detrimental to building a beautiful country? Don’t pin any nonexistent blame on me. This is my first time as a variety show director.”
“Hahaha.”
“Alright, let’s get serious. The theme for this episode is ‘Only those who endure hardship can achieve greatness’.”
“Hardship doesn’t taste good,” Ye Nan said earnestly, shaking his head. “Uncle Tianming, don’t eat hardship.”
“Hahaha.”
Everyone burst into laughter.
Ye Nan looked around at the laughing staff with a bit of confusion and then threw himself into Chen Huan’s arms. “Mommy, did I say something wrong?” httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
“No,” Chen Huan rubbed Ye Nan’s head. “We won’t eat hardship.”
The little guy had endured quite a bit of hardship already.
“Ahem, Nannan, Uncle Tianming misspoke. Can Uncle Tianming explain?”
After Chen Tianming’s explanation, Ye Nan cautiously peeked out and shyly apologized, “I’m sorry. I was too hasty just now and didn’t listen carefully to what Uncle Tianming said.”
“Good child, then will Nannan choose a task?”
“Mhmm,” Ye Nan nodded vigorously. “Nannan wants to choose.”
With Chen Huan’s encouragement, Ye Nan chose the tree-planting task.
The division of labor was quickly completed.
Ye Nan and the child Wu Yueyuan’s families, along with the people of Xingguang Village, went to plant trees. Wen Yan'an and Cui Yongsi’s families went to the reservoir.
In the off-road vehicle.
The distant sky was gradually turning white.
“So beautiful,” Cui Mantong sighed softly. “When I was young, I was always busy with work, and then I stayed home to take care of the children. It seems I haven’t had much time to go out and play like this.”
“Why the sigh?”
“I just suddenly felt like reflecting on life.”
“Having regrets?”
“How could I?” Cui Mantong shot Fang Miaomiao a playful glare. “Naughty girl, don’t try to get me into trouble. Otherwise, when I get back, I’ll be severely tormented.”
The thought of Cui Tong looking at her tearfully gave her a headache.
“How will you be severely tormented?” Fang Miaomiao asked with a mischievous grin.
“Fang Miaomiao,” Cui Mantong’s cheeks flushed, and she gently punched Fang Miaomiao. “Can you be more proper? There are children here.”
After that, Fang Miaomiao’s mischievous smile became even more pronounced. “You’re flustered, flustered! I didn’t say anything just now.”
“Auntie Miaomiao, I know,” Cui Yongsì said excitedly from the front row, raising his hand. “My daddy cries a lot. When Mommy is engrossed in her phone and ignores him, he cries. When Mommy accidentally burns her hand while cooking, he cries too. When Mommy doesn’t listen to Daddy, Daddy cries even harder.”
“Cui Yongsì.”
Under Cui Mantong’s gaze, Cui Yongsì chuckled a few times. “Mommy, I’m just telling the truth.”
“You mischievous child, aren’t you afraid your daddy will see this and spank your bottom?”
“Mommy, you’ll protect me,” Cui Yongsì said decisively, making a heart shape towards Cui Mantong. “Mommy, I love you.”
“My daddy doesn’t like to cry, but he likes to put on a stern face, says one thing and means another, and also likes to monopolize my mommy.”
“Really? An’an, I’m telling you, my daddy also likes to monopolize my mommy. It’s annoying.”
“Right, right? Adults really say one thing and mean another. Daddy clearly wants Mommy to cook a meal for him, but he just won’t say it directly, even saying something about Aunt Lin being on leave.” Wen Yan’an complained. “I clearly saw Daddy messaging Aunt Lin himself that night, telling her not to come cook.”
“And also, Mommy clearly wanted to tell me something, but Daddy was looking at Mommy seriously and said he was afraid of the dark, afraid of ghosts at night, and insisted Mommy sleep with him.”
Speaking of which, Wen Yan’an’s face showed a hint of pride. “Then, I didn’t care either, and followed him to Daddy’s room to sleep.”
Cui Mantong looked envious. “An’an, you can still sleep with your mommy now.”
Wen Yan’an nodded and then shook his head. “I can now, but after my birthday next month, I won’t be able to. Mommy said that then I’ll be a big boy, and big boys have to sleep alone.”
Cui Mantong was even more envious. “You don’t know how unreasonable my dad is. When I was three, my dad stopped letting me sleep with my mommy.”
The two chatted, one after another, complaining about their fathers as if no one else was around.
Cui Mantong nudged Fang Miaomiao’s arm, gesturing with her eyes: Aren’t you going to say something?
Fang Miaomiao raised her eyebrows: Are you going to?
Cui Mantong shook her head: Are you kidding? These two are clearly going to get spanked. If I butt in, it might be even worse.
Fang Miaomiao nodded: I think so too. Children without a golden rod in their childhood are incomplete.
The two exchanged a glance, clapped their hands in tacit understanding, and then turned their gaze to the scenery outside.
【Children, quickly turn around and look at your two mothers. I seriously suspect the two parents are doing this on purpose. However, I think the two fathers shouldn’t go easy on them. A childhood without spankings is not a happy childhood. Of course, I’m not talking about domestic violence or beating them to death. Everyone, please see clearly.】
【Got it, got it. I remember when I broke my dad’s leather shoes, my dad chased me all over the village, insisting on giving me a good beating before he was satisfied. That feeling… I don’t even know how to describe it.】
【Hahaha, the brother above is that miserable? You guys are reminiscing about your childhood, while I’ve been shipping romance. What these two are saying implies their husbands are watching the live broadcast, right? What kind of romance is this? I’m envious. Come out, who said Mantong and Miaomiao’s romance is about to end?】
【Yes, I’m really shipping it. Miaomiao’s husband actually played tricks just to eat a meal cooked by Fang Miaomiao. That’s hilarious! Mantong’s husband cries so pitifully, how adorable! Wishing the friendship of these two beautiful women lasts forever, and wishing both beautiful women’s families are harmonious and happy.】
【Did you see that? Sisi and An’an sneezed at the same time just now. Does this mean their dads saw it and are now making a note to deal with them when they get back?】