Before Fu Jingfan could speak, Fu Xiaoxiao's expression changed. He took a step forward with great arrogance, one hand on his hip, the other raised high, and declared loudly, "I will definitely write the best travelogue in the world, praising this place to the skies! I'll get it in the newspapers, on TV! I'll let everyone know about my travelogue, and everyone will definitely love me!"
Su Huaiming: "..."
Everyone: "..."
Do you like your thick skin?
Fu Xiaoxiao's words were so powerful, their echoes lingering in Su Huaiming's ears. He suppressed a laugh, squatted down next to Fu Xiaoxiao, and deliberately said, "That's a bit difficult, Xiao Xiao, can you really do it?"
Fu Xiaoxiao was easily provoked and immediately patted her chest, saying resolutely, "I can do it!"
Su Huaiming took out his phone, raised an eyebrow, and said with a mischievous grin, "Xiao Xiao, say it again, and I'll record it for you. When you're on TV later, give this audio to the reporters and let them promote it well, making you a role model for all children in the world!"
Fu Xiaoxiao was immediately intimidated by Su Huaiming's promise. The scene flashed before her eyes, and she couldn't help but chuckle smugly twice. She then leaned close to the phone and repeated his words clearly and distinctly.
Sun Siyuan was completely stunned.
I never imagined there could be someone even worse than him in this world!
While Fu Xiaoxiao wasn't paying attention, Sun Siyuan secretly gave Su Huaiming a thumbs up, expressing his utmost admiration.
The viewers in the live stream were about to burst out laughing.
[Haha, digging a hole for a child, how can there be such a vicious stepfather in the world?]
[Please be sure to play this audio repeatedly for Xiao Xiao after he starts elementary school. I'm really looking forward to it!]
[I'm so glad electronic devices weren't so advanced back then, otherwise so many embarrassing moments would have been left behind!]
[Just thinking about it makes me want to dig my toes into the ground. I suddenly feel a little sorry for Xiao Xiao... Give me more!]
[President Fu, your vicious wife is bullying your own son, and you're not even doing anything about it? doge emoji]
[Tsk tsk tsk, President Fu's smile is so indulgent!]
[As expected, parents are true love, and children are an accident. lol emoji]
*****
Su Huaiming and his team operated for a few more days until the last day of recording this episode.
The night before, the production team gathered everyone together, and the atmosphere was very serious, like a meeting was about to begin.
All four children went to sleep and did not participate.
After everyone arrived, the director said, "A few days ago, a young man approached us, saying that his girlfriend really likes our variety show, especially Su Huaiming and Siyuan. Coincidentally, our new episode is being filmed at the beach, and this young man feels it's fate. He hopes to propose to his girlfriend at the dessert shop. Also, we'll be having a bonfire party on the beach tonight, so everyone can party and celebrate our last night here."
After the director finished speaking, he looked at the group and asked, "Proposing in a shop requires a series of preparations and everyone's cooperation. I wonder if you're willing?"
Ji Mingzhe was the eldest among them, and he usually spoke on behalf of everyone in making such decisions.
Ji Mingzhe glanced around, reaching a consensus with everyone present, before smiling and saying, "I'm fine."
Su Huaiming and the others echoed his sentiments.
It's a good deed to be able to bring about a marriage, and since the other party really likes them and even mustered up the courage to ask for their help, they have even less reason to refuse.
The production team arranged a time for the young couple who were proposing to meet Su Huaiming and his family first.
After all, they need to arrange the venue according to the other party's preferences and agree on the entire process.
The young man proposing was a shy boy who wore glasses, rarely made eye contact with anyone for more than five seconds, and spoke very little, as if he wanted to shrink into a corner and be invisible.
But when he talked about his girlfriend, this shy young man's eyes lit up, and he became more talkative. He even took the initiative to share photos of him and his girlfriend and their dating experience, looking like he was immersed in the sweetness of being in love.
Yu Xuanxuan came out of the house at some point, holding his little white sheep water bottle, staring intently at the older brother.
Upon noticing Yu Xuanxuan's presence, the young man immediately shut his mouth, scratched the back of his neck sheepishly, and gave Yu Xuanxuan a friendly smile, though he was afraid of being too enthusiastic and scaring the child.
Before he could even think of an opening line, Yu Xuanxuan rushed over like a little bull, casually sat down next to the young man, enthusiastically offered him a bag of snacks, and proactively asked, "I can help you!"
The young man had never seen a child like this before; he stared in astonishment, speechless.
Yu Xuanxuan was quite experienced. She casually took the snack from the young man's hand, tore it open, and handed it back to him. Then, like a little adult, she patted him on the shoulder and said, "We're friends now, so you don't need to be so polite with me."
"... good."
Young people who hear such words from children can't help but question the meaning of life.
Yu Ruicheng forced himself to walk over and said to the young man, "My brother is more outgoing, please don't mind."
The two exchanged a glance and instantly realized that they were kindred spirits, reaching a kind of consensus.
Yu Xuanxuan was young, he immediately became the center of attention, listening attentively to the adults and offering his opinions, trying his best to do his part.
Towards the end of their conversation, Yu Xuanxuan turned to the young man thoughtfully and asked, "Big brother, do you really like your girlfriend?"
With just that one sentence, the young man's face visibly flushed red, his eyes darted around, and he seemed to be steaming from the heat.
Yu Xuanxuan received no answer, stroked her chin, and nodded thoughtfully, "You must love her very much, that's why you want to propose to her properly."
Yu Ruicheng couldn't listen anymore and glanced at his younger brother, "Do you even know what a marriage proposal is?"
"Of course I know!" Yu Xuanxuan said seriously, "Dad proposed to Mom, and I was born after they got married. My brother will propose to my sister-in-law, and then I'll have a little nephew!"
At this point, Yu Xuanxuan changed the subject, suddenly jumping up from the sofa, looking down at his brother, pushing his shoulder, and urging, "You hurry up and find a sister-in-law! I want a little nephew, I want to play with him, then I'll have a little brother!"
Yu Xuanxuan got carried away and accidentally told the truth.
Yu Ruicheng looked at his younger brother helplessly.
This isn't about wanting a nephew, it's clearly about wanting a lackey!
Yu Xuanxuan imagined the scene and was very excited. She kept asking her brother when he would propose, wishing that her brother would join in proposing that night as well.
Yu Ruicheng blushed and said helplessly, "I would like to propose, but who would I propose to!"
Yu Xuanxuan frowned, realizing he had no way to solve the problem. He sighed deeply and looked at his brother with pity.
He said nothing, yet he said everything.
Everyone: "..."
Su Huaiming and Zhou Hanyan pursed their lips, trying hard to suppress their laughter. Sun Siyuan turned around, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably as he laughed silently. Ji Mingzhe also couldn't help but chuckle.
Those present had to be considerate of Yu Ruicheng's feelings and endure it, but the viewers in the live broadcast room did not have this concern.
[Haha, Xuanxuan is mocking his brother for being useless.]
[This is the first time I've seen pity in a child's eyes, haha.]
[Yu Ruicheng: I'm sorry I don't have anyone to propose to]
[Sun Siyuan and Zhou Hanyan, what right do you have to laugh? You two are single!!]
Everyone was trying hard to suppress their laughter, but Fu Jingfan was still looking at Su Huaiming.
[Fu Jingfan, he really is... the style of the scene is different every time the camera focuses on him.]
[It's obvious that President Fu on the show for his wife, winking emoji]
Fu Jingfan pondered his earlier words.
Although children often speak without thinking, Yu Xuanxuan reminded him of something.
He married Su Huaiming solely for financial gain, without any genuine affection, and skipped the proposal step.
He now wants to keep Su Huaiming by his side forever, and maintaining the current relationship is the best way, but the nature of the relationship has changed, and he should make up for what Su Huaiming owed him.
Fu Jingfan has always valued efficiency and results, and doesn't want to engage in superficiality or formalities, which he considers a waste of time. But this time, he is willing to do it and is even looking forward to it.
For him, Su Huaiming is the most important person right now. For this, he is willing to give up all principles, and things like interests and efficiency become irrelevant.
Once Fu Jingfan made up his mind, he wouldn't waver. He silently planned, wanting to find a suitable opportunity and also wanting to test Su Huaiming's intentions first.
But just as he stood up and walked towards Su Huaiming, the phone suddenly rang.
It was Secretary Zhou calling.
Before going on the show, Fu Jingfan had arranged everything and also instructed Secretary Zhou not to bother him unless it was an emergency.
Secretary Zhou is always tactful and meticulous in his work. The fact that he has called means that the Fu Group has encountered a problem that he must solve.
Fu Jingfan hesitated for a few seconds, gave Su Huaiming a deep look, then walked outside, found a quiet corner, and answered the phone.
Su Huaiming's attention was still on the young man proposing, and he didn't notice when Fu Jingfan left. It wasn't until he needed Fu Jingfan's help that he realized Fu Jingfan wasn't in the house.
Su Huaiming walked around the house but couldn't find Fu Jingfan, so he went outside and circled the house.
As he reached the corner, he caught a faint smell of smoke.
Su Huaiming took a step and walked towards the direction from which the smoke was coming, and sure enough, he saw Fu Jingfan.
Fu Jingfan leaned lazily against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his head slightly lowered, making his features appear even more profound and his expression inscrutable.
Noticing Su Huaiming's presence, Fu Jingfan slowly raised his head, but did not speak. Instead, he took a leisurely drag on his cigarette and exhaled it as if sighing.
Standing in a secluded corner, Fu Jingfan was completely shrouded in shadow. There was no light in his eyes, and his presence was amplified by the smell of smoke. Mingming did nothing, he exuded a sense of oppression.
Fu Jingfan, a cigarette between his fingers, walked slowly and deliberately toward Su Huaiming.
Su Huaiming subconsciously straightened his back and looked up at Fu Jingfan, thinking that he wanted to talk to him.
Unexpectedly, Fu Jingfan ignored him, walked to the corner, stubbed out his cigarette, and threw it into the trash can.
Then, he turned to look at Su Huaiming and asked casually, "Did you come to see me?"
Su Huaiming nodded. "What are you doing here?"
"I just got a call; there's something at the company that requires me to go back and handle it," Fu Jingfan replied.
Su Huaiming opened his mouth, then swallowed his words, and simply asked, "Is it very troublesome?"
"It's not troublesome, it just takes a little time." Fu Jingfan looked relaxed, as if nothing in the world could stump him.
"So you're leaving soon?" Su Huaiming asked.
Fu Jingfan nodded. "The plane has been booked, and the car is on its way."
Su Huaiming wasn't surprised and said, "I'll explain to Xiao Xiao. Besides, recording ends tomorrow, and we'll be able to meet soon. Xiao Xiao should be able to accept it."
Fu Jingfan didn't reply. He stood in front of Su Huaiming, staring intently at him. After a full half minute, just when Su Huaiming thought he wouldn't speak, he suddenly asked, "Can you?"
Su Huaiming's thoughts didn't follow, and he subconsciously let out an "ah," looking blankly at Fu Jingfan.
Fu Jingfan slightly curled his lips, not dwelling on the topic, but looking at him meaningfully, "After we get back, there's something I want to tell you."
"What is it?" Su Huaiming asked casually.