The staff exchanged glances, unable to resist Su Huaiming's smile and the double temptation of milk tea and cake, and one by one followed their instincts and sat down next to Su Huaiming.
Fu Xiaoxiao, lying on the ground. "..."
He watched as his stepfather, uncles, and aunts happily ate their cake, while he could only lie on the cold ground, licking his lips and swallowing hard.
"I want one too," Fu Xiaoxiao said matter-of-factly.
Su Huaiming took a bite of cake, raised an eyebrow, and said, "There's none for you. Don't you like lying on the floor? Keep going!"
Seeing that her stepfather wouldn't coax her, Fu Xiaoxiao snorted angrily, turned her head away, and refused to look at Su Huaiming again.
But the aroma of the cake still lingered around my nose.
Fu Xiaoxiao knew that her stepfather was not someone to be trifled with, and she was already feeling a little guilty and regretful. Now, with cake and milk tea tempting her, her chubby little legs couldn't help but lift up, wanting to stand up.
But he's a proud kid. He's lying on the ground, and no one's going to comfort him, so he's going to get up on his own? That won't do!
Fu Xiaoxiao was very conflicted, her brows furrowed tightly. One moment she was puffing up in anger, the next she kept licking her lips, her mouth practically watering.
Su Huaiming was enjoying his cake and milk tea, completely ignoring Fu Xiaoxiao, and even considered taking out his phone to play a game.
Don't panic if a child lies on the ground and acts like a spoiled child.
Anyway, it wasn't him who was lying on the ground feeling uncomfortable.
How wonderful it would be to use this time to drink milk tea, eat cake, and play games!
After a one-sided contest between the father and son, or more precisely, between Fu Xiaoxiao and Fu Xiaoxiao, Fu Xiaoxiao couldn't hold back any longer and stood up on her own, pushing herself up from the ground.
At this moment, Fu Xiaoxiao realized with absolute certainty that this trick was useless, and he was the one who would suffer. Even if he was furious, he would never dare to lie on the ground again.
The ground is so hard and cold, it's so uncomfortable, sob sob o(╥╥)o
Fu Xiaoxiao, having lost her earlier tantrum, obediently walked up to Su Huaiming and whispered, "I don't want to lie on the ground anymore, let's go."
Fu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but lick her lips, not asking directly, but politely inquiring, "If I complete the task, could you buy me a cake?"
Su Huaiming was engrossed in the game, at the most crucial point, and couldn't spare a glance for Fu Xiaoxiao. Without even looking up, he said, "Wait a minute, I haven't finished this game yet. Lie on the ground for a little longer."
Fu Xiaoxiao: "..."
Chapter 45
Fu Xiaoxiao looked at the spot where he had once lain and pouted, looking aggrieved.
He doesn't want to lie on the ground anymore, he never wants to lie on it again in his life.
Fu Xiaoxiao had just made a mistake and was feeling extremely guilty. Instead of using tantrums or acting spoiled to express his emotions, he asked in a childish voice, "Can I stand over here and wait for you?"
Su Huaiming's focus was solely on "waiting," and he nodded without looking up, "I'll be right there, give me five more minutes."
Fu Xiaoxiao was a well-behaved boy, neither running around nor causing trouble. He used his chubby little hands to support himself on the steps, dangled his little legs in the air a few times, and then climbed up with a whimper. He leaned softly against Su Huaiming, patiently waiting for him to finish his game.
Su Huaiming kept his word. Five minutes later, the word "Victory" appeared in large letters on the game screen. He stopped playing, put his phone away, and then turned to look at Fu Xiaoxiao.
Fu Xiaoxiao blinked his watery eyes, which were crystal clear, like obsidian that had never been covered by the dust of the world. His face was also fair and tender. When he wasn't making a fuss, he looked like an angel baby, which was very deceptive.
Children are very perceptive of emotions and can bully the weak and fear the strong. Fu Xiaoxiao knew very well that Su Huaiming wouldn't fall for her act and could easily manipulate her. In order to escape this situation, she could only show weakness.
Afraid that Su Huaiming would make him lie on the ground again, Fu Xiaoxiao immediately suppressed all her bad habits and looked at Su Huaiming with pitiful eyes like a small animal.
Su Huaiming couldn't withstand this attack either. He wanted to explain seriously to Fu Xiaoxiao, but unable to maintain his composure, he could only feign a tough tone and say, "Do you know you were wrong now?"
"I know I was wrong," Fu Xiaoxiao said in her childish voice. "I promised the director, so I should keep my word. I shouldn't have gone back on my word or thrown a tantrum. I never want to lie on the ground again; my bottom hurts."
Fu Xiaoxiao's words were very comprehensive, leaving Su Huaiming dumbfounded.
Is this clever little guy really only three years old?
He opened his mouth, but found that he had nothing to say to Fu Xiaoxiao, so he chuckled helplessly and tapped Fu Xiaoxiao's forehead with his finger.
It didn't hurt much, but Fu Xiaoxiao felt that Su Huaiming didn't treat him like a big kid. She covered her forehead, pouted in dissatisfaction, and even gave a small snort through her nose.
Su Huaiming raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Xiaoxiao immediately lowered her hand and secretly glanced at Su Huaiming a few times to observe his emotions.
Seeing that Fu Xiaoxiao had learned her lesson, Su Huaiming continued, "Since you don't want to lie on the ground anymore, let's continue looking for clues."
Fu Xiaoxiao, no longer bothered by the fatigue, nodded like a chick pecking at food and chased after him, following Su Huaiming like a little tail, without mentioning the cartoon again.
They took a few steps forward, and the aroma of the cake shop wafted out. Fu Xiaoxiao, like a little glutton, subconsciously squinted his eyes and twitched his nose, as if being led by the fragrance.
He licked his lips, looked up at Su Huaiming, tugged at his clothes in a spoiled manner, and asked in a childish voice, "If Xiao Xiao is good, can I get a piece of cake as a reward?"
Su Huaiming looked down at Fu Xiaoxiao and felt more and more that this little one was too clever—she had been lying on the ground throwing a tantrum before, but now she was like a well-behaved child, politely asking for a reward.
When Su Huaiming recalled what he was like as a child, he realized that compared to Fu Xiaoxiao, he was more like a simpleton who didn't understand anything.
However, this little trick was no match for the adults. Su Huaiming crossed his arms, pretending to be Chen Si, and reluctantly said, "It depends on your performance."
Fu Xiaoxiao was immediately delighted and followed Su Huaiming even more obediently. If Su Huaiming told him to go east, he would never go west. He was also very sweet-talking and single-mindedly wanted to get the cake.
A small cake was enough to entice Fu Xiaoxiao, this stubborn mule. Su Huaiming felt that this was a worthwhile deal, so he continued to lead Fu Xiaoxiao forward, and finally arrived at the small square marked on the map.
It was the weekend, and there were many people in the square. Su Huaiming looked around but didn't find anyone who had been arranged by the production team in advance.
Fu Xiaoxiao just wanted to eat the cake as soon as possible. Like a social butterfly, she rushed up to the unfamiliar uncle and asked, "Odd changes, even doesn't~"
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The unfamiliar uncle paused, then tentatively asked, "Does the sign correspond to the quadrant?"
Fu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in surprise, and she clapped her hands happily. She ran over to pull Su Huaiming over, pointed at the unfamiliar uncle, and said, "I found it!"
Seeing that the code had been exchanged, Su Huaiming asked, "What's the clue?"
The unfamiliar uncle. "..."
He paused for a few seconds, then waved his hands repeatedly, "I don't know what a clue is. Sorry, you seem to have the wrong person."
Fu Xiaoxiao panicked and stepped in front of the strange uncle, "But you Mingming gave the code!"
"Odd changes, even stays the same; sign depends on quadrant." The unfamiliar uncle paused, then said with difficulty, "Almost everyone knows that, right?"
Su Huaiming: "..." Director, can you please be a little more reliable and come up with a code that everyone knows?! What are we going to do?!
Su Huaiming knew it was the production team's fault, so he apologized repeatedly. After exchanging a few polite words with the man, he didn't bother him any further and left with Fu Xiaoxiao.
Fu Xiaoxiao was practically drooling with envy. The thought of the little cake she was about to eat flying away made her face wrinkle up, and she looked so aggrieved.
Su Huaiming patted his head and comforted him, "It's alright, let's keep looking."
This time, Su Huaiming changed his strategy. Since he couldn't directly identify the person who provided the clues, he went directly to the cameras that the production team had placed in advance.
Su Huaiming was very lucky; he only took a few steps before spotting the camera hidden in the bushes.
Nearby, there was only an old man sitting on a wooden chair.
Su Huaiming paused, then walked over and tentatively asked, "Odd changes, even remains the same?"
The old man Youyou raised his head, looked at Su Huaiming with his cloudy eyes, and after a long pause, he finally spoke, "You, what did you say?"
Su Huaiming was taken aback for a moment, then said apologetically, "Sorry to bother you, I mistook you for someone else."
The old man looked at Su Huaiming kindly, reached into his pocket, and Youyou pulled out a square box. "Child, this is for you."
Su Huaiming: "..."
After Su Huaiming took it, the old man completed his task and, leaning on his cane, walked away unsteadily.
Looking at the clues he had obtained, Su Huaiming recalled the director's words and his expression was quite complicated.
What's the point of a password anyway?
Su Huaiming was both amused and exasperated. He took the cube to Fu Xiaoxiao and said, "I've found a clue."
Fu Xiaoxiao excitedly stood on tiptoe, looking at the cube in Su Huaiming's hand, "Is this the clue?"
Su Huaiming handed the item to him, then nodded hesitantly, "I think so."
The top and bottom sides of the cube are white, while the other four sides are different colors. There is a red button in the very center. Su Huaiming pressed it just now, but the cube didn't react at all. He wondered what the director intended it for.
The father and son finally completed their mission. On the way back, Su Huaiming kept his promise and bought a small cake for Fu Xiaoxiao, as well as one for Ji Mingzhe and the others.
Finally, I can use my own money! I have to spend it properly!
When Su Huaiming returned to his residence, he was greeted like a hero, with the children being the happiest. After a few bites of cake, they rushed to kiss Su Huaiming Su Huaiming, leaving his face covered in cream. He chuckled helplessly and went back to his room to wash his face.
When he came out again, he saw that the cube had already been handed to the director.
Once everyone was present, the director introduced the theme and rules of this session, "Children's most precious qualities are imagination and curiosity. Our theme for this session is Science and Practice. Each child can propose a topic they want to explore, and everyone will work together to help them complete it. Only by completing the topic can they receive their meal for the day. Moreover, the children will be inspired and may go further and further down the path of science."
As he spoke, he showed everyone the cube in his hand. "Later, each child will come to the little house in turn and tell this cube what you want to know. After that, we will draw a research topic every day."
Ji Youyou didn't understand, so she turned to her father and asked, "What is a research project?"
Ji Mingzhe thought for a moment and said in the simplest terms, "It's something Youyou wants to know, like why flowers are so beautiful, and then we all work together to find the answer, or something Youyou really wants to experience. Didn't you say you wanted to be a painter before? If you make that request, you can be a painter for a day early."
Not only Ji Youyou, but the other three children also nodded. Fu Xiaoxiao's eyes were particularly bright, and Su Huaiming knew from his expression that he had a mischievous idea.
Fu Xiaoxiao eagerly raised her hand and was the first to enter the room, followed by the other three children in order.
After everything was arranged, the director walked to the center of the group with the cube and casually tossed it onto the table.
After the cube rolled a few times, the red side was facing up.
The director picked up the cube, drawing out his words to deliberately pique everyone's interest, "The topic we're going to study today is..."
Before the director could even speak, Fu Xiaoxiao jumped up excitedly, "It's mine! It's mine!"
Director. "..."
After being directly confronted by Fu Xiaoxiao, he sighed helplessly and pressed the button in the middle of the red panel. Fu Xiaoxiao's childish voice echoed in the air.
Fu Xiaoxiao's tone was quite excited, and there was even a thumping sound, making one suspect that he was jumping up and down excitedly while speaking.
"I want to be the parent, and my stepfather to be the child, so I can eat lots of ice cream and nobody can control me! And I won't even care when he's lying on the floor, hmph!"
Su Huaiming: "..." How could this little brat come up with such a wicked idea?!
The director said, "In half an hour, today's exchange experience will officially begin. Parents and children, please be prepared."
Ji Mingzhe looked quite helpless. Always thorough in his work, he took the initiative to ask, "So, are we going to play the roles of children?"
"Yes," the director continued, "We don't need to change the costumes or appearances, but rather capture the essence of the children's behavior."