Chapter 61: Brother is a Big Star – 7

Ren Xin grabbed Chen Yuanyuan’s chubby little hand and set off with large strides, constantly offering instructions. “What do you like to eat?”

“Meat!”

“Besides meat?”

“Shrimp!”

“Besides shrimp?”

“Fish!”

Ren Xin: “…” You really don’t eat a single vegetable, do you!

Ren Xin led the child on a wandering trek until she found a house with a very grand-looking entrance and knocked on the door.

“Who is it?”

“It’s me!”

The owner of the house was bewildered, wondering which relative had come to visit.

Upon opening the door, he saw one small child leading another, both looking up at him with adorable expressions.

“Hello, Grandpa. One look at you and I can tell you are blessed with great fortune. You have a destiny filled with many children and grandchildren. You must have done many good deeds.”

As people get older, they love hearing auspicious words. He chuckled and invited the two little cubs inside. “Tell Grandpa, why did you come knocking on my door?”

“You might not believe it, but we were forced by an uncle who doesn’t look like a good person to come out and beg for food. When we walked past here, I saw the aura of righteousness radiating from your home, so I knocked thinking I’d ask for a meal.”

【What bad intentions could a child have? She’s just a master of talking nonsense!】

【Yuanyuan’s admiration for Sister Xin can no longer be hidden.】

【I’m going to die of laughter in Sister Xin’s livestream sooner or later.】

On the other side, the director was nearly dying of anxiety. He hadn’t hidden any ingredients in this house at all, which meant this wasn’t part of the planned segment.

Moreover, why did this old man look so familiar!

Holy crap, that was a retired senior leader from the SARFT¹ (State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television), a man who used to hold real power!

What should he do? In his panic, the director’s hometown dialect even slipped out.

Ren Xin continued her pleasantries with the old man. “Grandpa, do you provide meals? If not, we’ll move on to the next house.”

The old man said with a smile, “I do. What do you two little cubs want to eat?”

Ren Xin pretended to be polite. “We’ll eat whatever you have, though it would be even better if we could have some meat. Beggars can’t be choosers! But we can only take it to go, otherwise that black-faced uncle will beat us~”

Yuanyuan chimed in from the side, “Sister is right!”

【It takes one mouth to start a rumor, but a pair of legs running until they break to debunk it.】

【Director: Is this how you ruin my reputation?】

【Director: I’m getting old, and now my integrity is gone!】

【Sister Xin: I started the rumor, go ahead and call the police!】

【Hahahahaha…】

In the end, Ren Xin returned with a bountiful harvest. She asked the cameraman uncle to help carry it, but the cameraman refused with a smile. “We have rules, we can’t help!”

Ren Xin tried to entice him. “Are you sure you won’t help a beautiful, wealthy lady?”

The cameraman nodded, firmly refusing.

Ren Xin let out a regretful sigh. “It seems your bank savings are already enough for you to live the rest of your life without eating or drinking. I’m so jealous of you!”

Cameraman: “…” That hit where it hurts, Sister Xin!

【My savings are enough too, I’ll come clean, I’m not pretending anymore…】

【How does Sister Xin manage to hit the nail on the head every single time?】

【I only understood these truths in my twenties, but Sister Xin figured it out at three. Why do I feel a bit ashamed?】

Since the cameraman was unmoved by her tactics, she had to share the load with Yuanyuan.

“Yuanyuan, let’s carry the things back together~”

Yuanyuan said adorably, “You’re the big sister, you should protect your weak little sister~”

Ren Xin: “…” So she was the one being played by a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

【The real final boss was Yuanyuan all along!】

【I thought I was watching a cute kid variety show, not a game of Werewolf. Director, you’ve crossed the line.】

【I’m dying of laughter…】

Ren Sen said to Chen Qiong, “It seems Teacher Chen also ate some ‘smart beans’.”

Chen Qiong laughed so hard she nearly lost her breath.

Jenny felt a bit indignant. A minor celebrity—what was he doing trying to gain attention here? Li Zexuan’s expression was also unnatural; he felt that Ren Sen was stealing the spotlight that belonged to him.

The children returned one after another. Yuan Bao was covered in mud from head to toe but was still grinning foolishly. “Dad, look, what did I bring back for you? Your favorite stinky tofu.”

Film Emperor Yuan Shun: “…” What a truly filial son.

Pearl and Li Zexuan returned shortly after. Pearl looked like she had been crying. Jenny frowned, then asked with a smile, “What happened?”

Pearl sobbed, “Li Zexuan pushed me, and he said I was stupid.”

【I’m seriously fed up. These two are the older kids, and they’re actually arguing over a few items…】

【What do you mean ‘older kids’? They’re only six or seven. Isn’t it normal for kids to fight over things? Don’t make such a big deal out of it!】

【Our Jenny is such a perfect wife and mother. I feel like being her child would be very happy~】

【Regarding what just happened, I think Li Zexuan was in the wrong. Pearl found the ingredients first, and when Li Zexuan saw them, he claimed he saw them first. This isn’t just about grabbing things anymore; it’s a matter of upbringing.】

【How much money do you even make to be talking about upbringing here? Their child is pampered and precious, what’s wrong with being a little spoiled?】

Translator’s Notes