SFBF CH115

Chapter 115 Extra 1: “Genius Baby Camp”

The way Ao-zai puffed up his little chest was simply too adorable. The bullet screen seemed to carry a sound of its own as a massive wave of “hahaha” flooded across, as if everyone were sharing the same fond, doting smile.

Only a few impatient individuals complained:

[Why hasn’t Shen Qing come down yet? Doesn’t this count as ignoring the schedule and acting like a diva?!]

[What acting like a diva? Stop stirring up drama. The crew said the official recording starts at 9:00, and it’s only 8:50 right now.]

[Just watching the cubs is enough. Isn’t this a parenting show? Didn’t Shen Qing leave the cubs downstairs for us to watch anyway?]

While the live stream was bustling with chatter, a clear, bright voice suddenly rang out from the distance: “Has the production crew arrived?”

Hearing the voice, the cameraman quickly panned the lens in that direction. However, Shen Qing’s house was simply too large; at first, he couldn’t even locate where the voice was coming from, only managing to discern that it was from upstairs.

The cameraman panned around for about two minutes before the lens finally caught the elevator at the end of the corridor opening. Shen Qing and an exceptionally tall man appeared inside.

[Wah wah wah, this house is so gorgeous!]

[Teacher Shen posted pictures of his house before, and netizens said it looked like a museum.]

The home that the bullet comments described as “gorgeous” was actually styled with incredible taste. The elevator itself featured a minimalist, modern aesthetic without any complicated decorations—pure white throughout, illuminated by soft white lighting, making it look incredibly pristine and comfortable.

At this moment, the wide-open elevator doors revealed two tall, long-legged men stepping out simultaneously. On the left was Shen Qing, who had just finished washing up, the hair at his forehead still slightly damp. On the right was a pale-faced man with a blank expression, exuding a thoroughly cold and imposing aura.

The only gap in his intimidating presence—an endearing contrast—was that this man was pulling two large suitcases. One was solid bright yellow, while the other was a children’s cartoon model plastered with numerous cute character stickers.

[Wah wah wah, is this Teacher Shen’s big-shot husband!? A living billionaire!]

[Not only do we get to see the mega-mansion, but we also get to see the big boss! This live stream was totally worth tuning into!]

[Whatever, no matter how rich a man is, he still has to carry luggage for his wife and kids. In that regard, he’s no different from my husband.]

As this long comment floated by, the butler and bodyguards in front of the camera had already stepped forward, proactively taking the large suitcases from the gentleman’s hands.

By this time, Shen Qing had come to a stop in front of the camera. With his hair still slightly damp, he truly wasn’t wearing a single trace of makeup this time. Yet his complexion was naturally fair and rosy, his handsome features bordering on perfect, and his eyes and brows exceptionally gentle. Standing in the sunlit living room, he was dazzlingly breathtaking. In fact, because his hair was a bit messy, Shen Qing currently looked somewhat adorkable.

[Why does it feel like ever since the cubs said they wanted to protect their dad, Teacher Shen has become smaller and younger? Haha, he really needs the cubs’ protection!]

[A bare-faced Teacher Shen in casual clothes looks so much better than his heavily styled commercial looks!]

[Both are gorgeous! Teacher Shen has a thousand faces!]

[He looks so dazed and sleepy, did he just wake up?]

[Who cares what time he woke up, he isn’t late anyway.]

[He was probably upstairs packing. Plus, it isn’t even 9:00 yet, Teacher Shen isn’t late!]

Although Shen Qing possessed a constitution primed for viral popularity and had risen to fame at breakneck speed, everything is a double-edged sword. This exact trait made him a massive magnet for haters!

If anyone else came downstairs a bit late, it would just be considered a minor delay and no one would care. The production team had stated they would arrive promptly at 9:00; as long as the guest was packed and ready to leave by then without delaying the itinerary, it was perfectly fine. They didn’t have to wait downstairs, and it certainly wouldn’t be considered “being late.” Furthermore, the production team had mentioned beforehand that they would conduct a short interview and task at the guest’s home, instructing them not to prepare anything special, just to authentically present their everyday home life.

But with Shen Qing, if he came downstairs late, malicious rumors would likely be fabricated by the afternoon, accusing him of being tardy for the show!

This kept Shen Qing’s fans tense and on high alert. Any information that could mislead the public was swiftly corrected in the live chat by his fans, who operated with a rigorous seriousness as if fighting a war.

…Fortunately, their idol pulled his weight and genuinely wasn’t late.

Inside Shen Qing’s fan club group chat:

[Thank goodness Qing-qing came down early today 2333, I was really sweating for him.]

[Yeah, Qing-qing isn’t afraid of haters and is super chill. I was actually worried he would authentically present his ‘home life’ and just straightforwardly wait for the crew to go upstairs to find him hahaha.]

[Qing-qing is chill, but he isn’t stupid. Even if he hadn’t come down and rumors started, we could still win that fight. After all, the cubs are so cute, they’ve already provided the variety show entertainment value.]

Regardless, behind the scenes, the fans heaved a massive sigh of relief that Shen Qing came down on time.

In reality, however, Shen Qing truly hadn’t checked the time. The director had communicated beforehand to just showcase his normal home life, and at home, he was incredibly relaxed and lazy…

The reason he managed to come down right at this moment was that President Gu, hearing the production team had arrived, proactively helped him grab the luggage and escorted him downstairs. Even though he wasn’t part of the entertainment circle, Gu Huaiyu was extremely thoughtful about these things. He knew Shen Qing easily attracted haters.

As for why President Gu was so proactive, even personally escorting him downstairs… Just thinking about it made Shen Qing instinctively want to hold his lower back again.

…It was only a three-day, two-night trip, and the farmhouse they were staying at was located just on the outskirts of Huacheng. He would even be bringing the cubs back by the third evening. Yet President Gu had a massive issue with this variety show!

Though President Gu never voiced it out loud, as the departure date for the shoot approached, Shen Qing still felt his partner’s suppressed negative emotions.

That included this morning—right after he finished washing up, he was cornered in the bedroom by President Gu and kissed fiercely! Because Shen Qing was about to go on camera, Gu Huaiyu didn’t leave any visible marks on him, but his gentle, restrained movements made Shen Qing feel even more ticklish… as if enduring a cruel and unusual punishment.

It wasn’t until the bodyguards outside the villa called to report that the recording crew had arrived that Shen Qing was finally “scooped up” and dressed.

Gu Huaiyu kissed his lips one last time before straightening up, his voice husky: “Let’s go, I’ll take you downstairs.”

His movements and attitude became so clean and decisive that he seemed like a completely different person.

When Shen Qing previously sensed the big boss’s negative emotions, they had discussed the issue. Gu Huaiyu’s stance was that while he didn’t want them to be apart, he would support Shen Qing’s work.

Now that it was actually time to leave, Shen Qing blinked and impulsively said, “How about you come with us? …Even though this show usually features one parent taking the kids, if you come along… at your own expense, I’m sure they wouldn’t have any objections.”

“…”

His originally solemn face completely broke character at his wife’s words. Gu Huaiyu adjusted Shen Qing’s collar, the corners of his lips ticking up slightly as he said, “Let’s skip it this time.”

“This time?” Shen Qing echoed. “Does that mean you plan to join a dating variety show with me next time?”

“…A dating show?” Gu Huaiyu narrowed his eyes, nodding slowly with profound meaning. “That’s actually a good idea.”

After that, Shen Qing’s waist was pulled back into an embrace for a deeply affectionate, tender, yet complicated kiss.

When they parted, Gu Huaiyu adjusted his clothes one last time, his voice low and raspy: “Remember to call.”

He remained a man of few words.

Thoroughly dizzy from the kissing, Shen Qing mumbled a dazed agreement. He was then led by President Gu, along with the already-packed luggage, straight to the elevator.

Inside the elevator, Gu Huaiyu, standing with impeccable posture, suddenly remarked, “When I said we’ll skip it this time, I meant just for this episode.”

Shen Qing: “…Huh?”

“You have four episodes to record.” Gu Huaiyu’s sharp phoenix eyes were pitch-black and unfathomable. “Each one is three days and two nights.”

Shen Qing: “…What exactly are you planning to do?…”

Gu Huaiyu didn’t answer. He simply smiled and told him, “Have a good time.”

The elevator doors chimed open. They had reached the first floor.

Seeing the production crew, Shen Qing tossed the previous conversation to the back of his mind. He greeted the staff politely before waving to the camera.

“Teacher Shen is looking radiant today,” the host said, trying to liven up the atmosphere.

“Thank you… I exercised a bit this morning,” Shen Qing replied calmly.

He genuinely had exercised! To prepare for joining his upcoming drama cast, he had standardized his daily routine and developed a good habit of working out every morning. Shen Qing meant literal, physical exercise.

Unexpectedly, the viewers in the live stream almost universally let their minds wander straight into the gutter.

[Wow, exercise? Is it the kind of exercise I’m thinking of?]

On camera, Shen Qing wore a pair of slim-fit, long denim jeans that wrapped around his long, straight legs. On top, he wore an artistic white shirt that was so crisp it practically glowed. It fit slightly wide on his shoulders, emphasizing his slender, extending neck and the highly defined lines of his collarbones and jaw. He looked lean, tall, and perfectly proportioned.

His entire being radiated a bright, elegant, and pristine aura. That impeccably clean feeling, combined with a beautiful face and a relaxed, lazy smile, made it impossible to look away—and also inexplicably sent people’s imaginations running wild.

It was probably precisely because he looked so pristine. The viewers couldn’t explain it either, but they were inexplicably hyped.

Since his resurgence in popularity, Shen Qing actually hadn’t attended many events or made many public appearances. When he did, everyone only saw a heavily styled and meticulously crafted version of him, usually just for a few minutes of screen time.

Now that Shen Qing was finally on a reality show, the fans who had been eagerly waiting in the live stream were practically ready to replay this entrance scene until the pixels wore out. The bullet comments blotted out the screen completely the moment he appeared.

[Guys, who gets it? I want to see him cry (doge)]

[This is probably the ultimate combination of the ascetic/abstinent type and the alluring/fishing type. Wait, I need to study this closely, it’s too magical.]

[With such a tempting face and such a great body, how does Teacher Shen possess such a refreshingly clean, magical aura…]

[Maybe his appearance is just his appearance, but on the inside, he’s still adorkable. After all, he’s the dad who needs protection from his cubs!]

[I feel like it also has to do with the height and size difference between him and the big boss. I ship them so hard! They are absolutely perfect together.]

While the viewers were ready to lick their screens just looking at Shen Qing’s appearance, in reality, the host was entirely influenced by Shen Qing’s upright and proper aura and didn’t have a single impure thought. She began conventionally asking Shen Qing what kind of exercise he did.

Shen Qing recounted his morning routine: Woke up at seven, morning workout, ate breakfast, washed up, and then sort of… dawdled a bit. The timing ended up being just right.

“Teacher Shen is full of so much positive energy!” the host marveled. “So, knowing you were about to record a reality show, weren’t you nervous? Weren’t you too nervous to be in the mood to work out?”

“…I really wasn’t nervous.”

The young man in front of the camera maintained his adorkable expression. From his look, he even seemed a bit surprised that the host thought he should be nervous.

[Shen Qing originally debuted in a boy band, how could he possibly be nervous in front of cameras?]

A fast typer immediately criticized the host for forcing an awkward conversation.

Someone else countered: [When Shen Qing used to be just an ’empty vase,’ he actually used to get so nervous on variety shows that he couldn’t even speak.]

[Just finished digging through his old archives, I can confirm he had zero variety show sense back then. That’s probably why the host assumed he’d be nervous.]

At that moment, Shen Qing blinked at the camera and stated as if it were the most obvious thing in the world: “Isn’t this a parenting show? If anyone is nervous, it should be my cubs…”

He immediately turned his head. “Duoduo, Ao-zai, are you guys nervous?”

[…Does he purely think he’s just accompanying his kids on the show? He actually treats himself like an assistant. No wonder his hairstyle is so casual today.]

[Hahaha, Teacher Shen thinks parenting shows are purely for watching the babies, but the parents are the main attraction too hahaha!]

[I actually do think parenting shows are for watching babies, otherwise why watch a parenting show?]

In reality, the moment their fathers appeared at the elevator, the two cubs were completely ready to head out. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder next to their dads, Gu Duo shook his head expressionlessly to indicate he wasn’t nervous.

—Little Dad had told him that he just needed to be on camera, and if someone gave him a task he didn’t want to do, he didn’t have to do it. Since he wouldn’t be punished for doing something wrong, why should he be nervous?

Ao-zai, on the other hand, had absolutely no idea what “nervous” even meant. He looked up at Little Dad with his large, round eyes, tilting his head in confusion. “Da?”

Assuming neither of them understood, the host chimed in, “Because there are going to be a lot of older sisters and brothers watching you in the live stream! Are you really not nervous?”

She bent down as she spoke, adopting an interviewing posture, clearly joking with the kids and trying to create more interaction. In truth, the host wasn’t even sure if the little kids knew what a live stream was.

However, upon hearing about the live broadcast, the two little beans standing side-by-side shook their heads in unison, indicating they were even less nervous now.

Gu Duo asked deeply, “Why should we care about how other people look at us?”

The host, entirely stumped: “…”

Gu Duo genuinely didn’t care about other people’s gazes, but he didn’t understand why this host sister asked about being nervous twice. He was sincerely asking a question, purely trying to discuss with her exactly why one would be nervous.

As for Ao-zai, his thought process was even more wildly unconstrained. Just hearing that a lot of people were currently watching them, he widened his bright, dark, round eyes, proactively found the camera lens, blinked at it, and said in his crisp, milky voice: “Then the pretty sisters and brothers in the broadcast room, you have to support Ao-zai and Gege lots and lots~”

He suddenly turned on the charm. To maximize the cuteness, he even waved his chubby little arms.

…

[Holy crap!! I’m dead, I’m trapped in here and I can never leave.]

[I’m no longer jealous of the mega-mansion, I’m jealous that Shen Qing gets to have these two cubs qaq.]

[This season is going to be massive. We’ve already got iconic quotes right out of the gate. Eldest Young Master’s dominant CEO quote: ‘Why should we care about how other people look at us.’]

The host also thought Young Master Duoduo was incredibly cool, but she was left utterly speechless by his question, having no idea how to respond. Thankfully, Ao-zai’s proactive cuteness toward the audience changed the subject, allowing her to breathe a sigh of relief.

She straightened back up and looked at the tall man beside Shen Qing…

Actually, the task the director had given her beforehand was that it would be best to get a short interview with Teacher Shen’s big-shot husband as well. But the man just stood there, not uttering a single word from start to finish, his expression completely unchanging. Just the thought of interviewing him made the host internally recoil in fear.

The host cast a pleading look at the director.

The director waved a hand at her, signaling her to drop it. They could always learn more about the big boss through interviewing Teacher Shen later anyway. The big boss wasn’t their official guest. Before they departed for the shoot, the Executive Producer had repeatedly warned them absolutely not to deliberately stir up trouble… After all, no matter how you sliced it, this was a figure even their network president desperately wanted to secure a meeting with. It was best not to strike up a conversation carelessly.

Relieved that she didn’t have to interview the big boss, the host quickly shifted her gaze to the suitcases he had brought down.

“Is this all the luggage Teacher Shen and the cubs are bringing?”

As the host spoke, the cameraman gave the two suitcases a close-up. The host pointed to the suitcase covered in cartoon stickers and said, “This one must be the babies’, right? So cute!”

Teacher Shen: “…That’s mine.”

Host: “?”

Shen Qing pointed to the other solid bright yellow one and said, “That one is the babies’.”

The corner of the host’s mouth twitched slightly. “…Teacher Shen certainly is full of childlike wonder. But this suitcase is very cute too! Who says adults have to use mature-looking suitcases!”

While the host tried to smooth things over, differing opinions popped up in the bullet comments:

[Isn’t this trying a bit too hard to be quirky and get attention?]

[Even if you don’t have to use a mature suitcase, since you know you’re recording a show, why insist on using a cartoon one? Can Shen Qing not afford a normal suitcase? He’s this old and still trying to act cute?]

[Who cares what kind of suitcase someone else uses? He bought it himself, he can use whatever he wants.]

Just as these comments floated by, even though Shen Qing couldn’t see the live chat, he offered an explanation anyway: “The things we use at home are gifts we give to each other as a family.”

The camera perfectly captured the young man’s side profile, a soft smile resting on his lips.

As soon as he finished, the host quickly caught on. “So you mean to say this suitcase is…”

“Duoduo and Ao-zai picked it out for me.” Shen Qing smiled. “They put the stickers on together, too.”

[!]

[Looking at it this way, this suitcase just became even cuter O3O.]

[A suitcase personally designed by the cubs! That holds so much meaning!]

[What do I do, I love this kind of family atmosphere so much!]

[Anyone calling Shen Qing out for ‘acting cute on purpose’ is just a hater, right? Are you guys actually here to watch a parenting show? Isn’t it completely normal for parents with babies to use cute things like this?]

[I honestly think it takes courage to openly use this cute suitcase. Teacher Shen clearly cherishes his cubs’ design so much, how did this get twisted into acting cute…]

As the interview segment wrapped up, the host announced that after one final activity, they could set off.

The final activity was for the cubs to each choose one item they most wanted to bring along.

“It can be a toy, or a daily necessity. In short, something you want to accompany you for these three days and two nights. But everyone can only pick one item.”

The host carefully explained the rules.

This segment was added on the spot, and hadn’t been communicated to the parents beforehand.

Actually, if it were a true daily necessity, the parents would have undoubtedly already packed it for the cubs.

The reason they specifically set up a segment allowing the cubs to spontaneously choose an item was that the production team wanted to see what each cub truly valued. This would help identify their hobbies and personalities, and potentially generate a viral moment.

For example, in the neighboring live stream, Family No. 3’s An Rong had a very clear goal from the start—he ran straight to his snack cabinet, determined to choose from his pile of snacks.

But then he deliberated for ages, finally making the painful choice to pick one bag of snacks just as the host was forced to count down.

Because his conflicted little expression was simply too cute, and the fact that such a difficult dilemma was just over which bag of snacks to bring…

His foodie persona was instantly established.

The audience didn’t think there was anything wrong with a kid loving snacks; on the contrary, they found it adorable. Everyone laughed out loud, and the viewership in Stream No. 3 spiked.

In contrast, Family No. 5—the Fu sisters who went viral for singing and dancing online—when the host presented this question, their father hinted that they should choose their musical instruments and say it was because they wanted to practice. The sisters’ reactions came across as somewhat staged, and after netizens saw through it, that live stream lost some viewership.

Shen Qing’s side moved quickly; they were the third family to enter this segment.

Some viewers had already jumped over from Stream No. 5 to see what was happening here, and were currently complaining to other viewers about Family No. 5.

Here, upon hearing the host sister’s conditions, the cubs exchanged a glance and then, without any hesitation, spoke in unison: “Want to bring Big Dad.”

Host: “?”

Bullet screen: [what?]

“…That’s not allowed, you can only choose an item.”

Never expecting the cubs to give this answer, the host was stunned, but she still probed a bit further, asking the cubs: “Do both cubs want to bring Big Dad away with you?”

[? Is Shen Qing bad to the cubs, so they don’t want to go to the event with him]

Sensing some potential hidden drama, the haters in front of their screens got excited, their fingers flying across the keyboards.

But others simply marveled: [I didn’t expect the big boss to look so cold and aloof, yet have such a good relationship with the babies]

The cubs in front of the camera remained standing side-by-side. Gu Duo spoke first: “Because we don’t want to leave Big Dad all alone.”

Ao-zai spoke a bit slower, but his meaning was the same: “Because we want Big Dad to be with us, and with Little Dad!”

[The cubs’ relationship with their dads is definitely great.]

[What sensible cubs! Given the choice of only one treasure to bring, their first thought was Big Dad… Ahhh hurry up and let Auntie take a deep breath of you!]

[Thinking about it, it really is true. Teacher Shen is taking the cubs away, leaving President Gu to watch the house all by himself, truly tragic hhh]

[But I really want to see Teacher Shen take care of the cubs alone]

[President Gu has work too, and with his status, it wouldn’t be convenient for him to participate in the recording…]

Hearing that they could only bring items and not Big Dad, the two babies’ reactions were calmer than the audience expected.

They exchanged another glance. Duoduo didn’t say anything, while Ao-zai waved his chubby little hand and declared: “Then we’ll just have to forget about it.”

Neither of them threw a tantrum or cried; they were unbelievably well-behaved.

The host was moved by how sensible the cubs were: “The babies are so reluctant to leave Big Dad…”

Ao-zai lowered his head, pulling his little chubby hand back, and said in his crisp voice: “Cub can’t bear to leave him, and Little Dad can’t either.”

Host: “Oh?”

…Was it an illusion, or did the words Ao-zai spoke feel somewhat philosophical!

At this point, Shen Qing quickly interjected: “…Anyway, Big Dad can’t come with us for this episode. So what do the babies want to take with them? Go find the item you want to bring!”

[I get the feeling that little cub was about to say something extraordinary…]

[Teacher Shen, don’t stop him! Let the cub tell us how you can’t bear to leave him!]

[I think I saw the big boss’s lips curl up into a smile when the cub said he couldn’t bear to leave him]

[For real? Thank goodness I screen-recorded, I’m going to analyze this clip carefully later!]

It wasn’t that Shen Qing wouldn’t let Ao-zai speak; it was just that the little domineering protagonist always had a knack for astonishing statements. Shen Qing had no doubt that if questioned further, Ao-zai would detail exactly what he couldn’t bear to leave behind about the big boss… and might end up exposing their kissing!

…

Even though he wasn’t nervous about the live stream, an old father still needed to save some face!

The camera faithfully recorded the family’s reactions.

When Little Dad told the cubs to go find the items they wanted to bring, Gu Duo originally only intended to bring his study tools and books, which were already packed, so he really had nothing else to bring right now.

Ao-zai also stood in place, his large eyes darting around as he rested his chubby cheek on his hand, pondering what to bring…

[As someone watching three or four streams simultaneously, I have to say, while other kids want to bring everything, these two kids actually don’t want to bring anything…]

[Wuu wuu wuu, as expected of my young masters, so unique!]

After being gently reminded of the time by the host, the older and younger cubs finally moved.

Both cubs chose to take the stairs up to the second floor.

Acting as a narrator, Shen Qing explained: “The babies’ room is on the second floor.”

“Oh, I see.” The host understood; they were heading back to their room to fetch something.

Finally, with Shen Qing’s permission, the recording crew also went up to the second floor.

Upon reaching the second floor, the field of vision instantly expanded. The host’s heart skipped a beat as she thought to herself, This is incredibly luxurious!

And when they arrived outside the cubs’ room, she was completely dumbfounded: “How big is the cubs’ room?”

The floor was covered in a pristine white plush carpet, so it was inconvenient for the cameraman and the others to step inside; they could only film from the doorway.

But even so, just looking through the door, it felt like a massive suite inside—super huge, with more than one door! They even spotted a structure that looked like a secret passageway!

Shen Qing replied, “I’m not sure of the exact size, but it’s two suites knocked into one.”

Host: “T-two suites…”

Well, this was the home of a billionaire.

Since their production team prioritized authenticity… wasn’t this a perfect glimpse into the disparities of the world?

Just then, the two cubs ran out one after the other, proving it hadn’t taken them much time at all to pick their items.

Both brothers were holding a massive transforming robot in their hands.

The robots were truly huge, standing nearly a meter tall. Duoduo struggled a bit to carry it, let alone Ao-zai.

His entire tiny body was completely obscured by the giant robot!

“This…”

Although they anticipated boys bringing toys, seeing something this massive was still quite shocking…

Are kids this small even at the age to play with such advanced robots?

Furthermore, at first glance, these robots were clearly expensive. Someone in the bullet comments was already pointing out that these were global limited editions, priced at twenty to thirty thousand.

Seeing her prompter, the host glanced at Shen Qing.

Normally, parents wouldn’t want their kids to bring such huge items. For one, they were inconvenient to carry; secondly, they were expensive and it would be bad if they broke.

But Shen Qing didn’t seem to have any objections. Instead, he reached out to take the giant robots from the babies’ hands, only asking, “You’ve thought it over? Bringing these?”

Gu Duo nodded, but indicated that Little Dad didn’t need to carry it; he could do it himself.

Freed of the robot and finally revealing his tender, fair, chubby face again, Ao-zai nodded even more vigorously, answering enthusiastically: “Mhm!”

Seeing that Shen Qing, as the parent, had no objections and wasn’t worried about them breaking on the trip, the host couldn’t very well say anything. Following the script, she began asking the babies why they chose this toy and what special meaning it held.

Even from outside the door, it was obvious the young masters had plenty of toys.

To pick these two robots without a second thought from among so many toys must surely mean there was a special reason, right?

Gu Duo answered first: “This is Ao-zai’s favorite robot.”

[I’ve noticed the Eldest Young Master is always so calm when answering questions, and his choice of words is extremely concise.]

[Listen closely!! He chose his younger brother’s favorite robot!]

As the bullet comments continued discussing, it was Ao-zai’s turn to answer. The human cub, his little feet sinking into the white plush carpet, paused before saying: “Because my Gege has been studying the pro-pro inside this robot lately.”

“Pro-pro?”

“He means programs,” Shen Qing explained from the side.

“Yup!” Ao-zai crisply affirmed his Little Dad’s translation, and added: “Gege needs this, and besides, Gege likes this robot best too. It’s the first gift Big Dad ever gave us… the meaning is diffewent!”

Looking closely, the robots the brothers carried out were identical, just in different colors.

And after double confirmation from Shen Qing and Aunt Zhang, the one Duoduo carried out was indeed his younger brother’s, and the one Ao-zai brought out was indeed his older brother’s.

…Which meant, given the choice to bring only one item, both brothers chose to bring the thing that was most important to the other.

[…Why am I suddenly getting teary-eyed?]

[This pair of brothers is definitely not acting, unlike the Fu sisters just now who looked completely reluctant…]

[But what does he mean by ‘the first gift’?]

Never mind anyone else getting teary-eyed, even Shen Qing was deeply moved… These two robots were bought by Gu Huaiyu right when the cubs were first brought home.

It was genuinely the first valuable and formal gift they had ever received, holding immense meaning for them. Coupled with the fact that both brothers loved this type of toy for their own different reasons… it was undeniable why they wanted to bring these robots.

Shen Qing still remembered a long time ago, when members of the Gu family had barged into their home uninvited. At that time, Ao-zai, who was used to having his gifts snatched by the Gu family, thought the “bandits” had returned, and his very first thought was to protect his brother’s robot…

It was his brother’s robot, not his own.

…

And Shen Qing knew that Gu Duo would do the exact same thing in reverse.

So right now, of course they chose the toy that was most precious to the other.

What was truly comforting, however, was that this wasn’t a situation where someone was trying to steal their toys, forcing them to make a sacrifice and try to protect just one item.

It was simply a brief trip to go play, and the cubs chose a favorite toy for companionship.

This journey wouldn’t cause them to lose anything.

It would only enrich them further.

It was a completely different situation from before.

With the interactive segment mostly concluded, it was time to get in the car and leave.

Without needing the production crew’s help or Shen Qing lifting a finger, the family’s bodyguards and butler had automatically loaded Madam’s and the Little Young Masters’ suitcases, bags, and toys into the vehicle.

Finally, the cubs were tucked into the car one by one.

The designated transport vehicle was parked in the courtyard, and Gu Huaiyu personally came out to see them off.

Right before leaving, Shen Qing and the big boss gazed at each other. Ultimately, not knowing who moved first, the two of them shared a hug.

Right in front of the cameras.

…

After pulling away, on camera, Shen Qing’s face was flushed red all the way to his ears.

[Ahhh they hugged, they hugged.]

[Teacher Shen’s face is so red hahaha, Teacher Shen is actually blushing!]

[President Gu, President Gu smiled again!]

Shen Qing: …

Fortunately, he couldn’t see the bullet comments right now.

Reminding himself again that being apart for three days and two nights really wasn’t a big deal, Shen Qing, with a bright red face, swung his long legs into the car and gave a bold, sweeping wave to Gu Huaiyu.

The electric sliding door of the van closed automatically, and the curtains inside blocked his view; he couldn’t see anything anymore.

The cameraman in the car turned around, capturing Shen Qing’s side profile from a tricky angle.

On his exquisitely handsome profile, his expression seemed slightly forlorn.

[Oh my god, Teacher Shen is too… too pure!]

[Don’t be sad, darling wife, it’s only two days apart (pats head)]

[Why am I eating romantic candy on a parenting show? I just want the babies, I don’t want romance ahhh!]

The car started up. Because there were no special activities planned for the subsequent journey, the live stream was temporarily turned off.

But the cameras in the car remained on. If any classic moments occurred on the road, they would be processed and edited into the final cut.

Live-streaming a portion of it, then mixing in unreleased footage to edit into formal episodes—this strategy ensured hype during the live stream, maintained buzz during filming, and guaranteed high viewership for the final broadcast.

The car drove smoothly along the way. The filming location for the first episode was in the suburbs, which wasn’t too far, and this time of day perfectly avoided the morning rush hour. They arrived after driving for about forty minutes.

In the car, Ao-zai was very excited. Duoduo remained profound, but it was clear Young Master Duoduo was in a good mood too.

Especially as the car left the city center, the surrounding traffic dwindled, and the greenery increased; Ao-zai grew noticeably more thrilled.

The car’s curtains were drawn back.

He saw so many little birds.

Duoduo also gazed out the window, occasionally chatting with his younger brother. Add in Shen Qing confirming the upcoming itinerary with the director, and the car was incredibly lively.

After all, they were still filming. Even though the live stream was off, the host still had tasks to fulfill.

She interviewed the two cubs about how they were feeling.

When asked, Gu Duo nodded first, concise and to the point: “Pretty good.”

Ao-zai always had more to say, expressing his mood in a milky voice: “Ao-zai is very happy!”

“Then you’ll get to meet the other little friends soon, are Duoduo and Ao-zai happy about that?” the host asked, flashing an auntie smile.

Ao-zai answered directly: “Happy!”

Duoduo: “Not happy, and not unhappy.”

He said this with utter seriousness: “I don’t even know who they are, how would I know if I’ll be happy after meeting them?”

Host: “…”

Let’s just scrap this clip, it can’t be broadcasted.

They finally arrived at the filming location for the first episode—a farmhouse-themed homestay area. The car parked in the lot, and Gu Duo, who no longer needed a child safety seat, was the first to hop out.

Ao-zai, securely strapped into his child seat, lost none of his enthusiasm. Although he was eager to see the scenery outside, he still waited obediently for someone to unbuckle his safety harness.

It was Little Dad who came over to unbuckle him, but Ao-zai didn’t need Little Dad to carry him; he shimmied down from the car all by himself.

“Wowee!”

The cameraman continued to hold the camera and record. As soon as the short but overly agile Ao-zai’s feet hit the ground, he took a deep breath of fresh air and happily stretched his little body.

Beside him, Gu Duo, who had promised Big Dad he would report in the exact moment they arrived, had already dialed the number on his wrist phone.

“Big Dad!”

Ao-zai shouted loudly right against his brother’s arm, his crisp little voice ringing across the entire courtyard: “We’ve awwived!”

Then, Ao-zai began spinning in circles on the spot, just as he did whenever he encountered something happy.

However, he only managed about one and a half spins.

His chubby little body was suddenly swept into a hug.

Ao-zai: …Da?

Being hugged naturally put an end to his spinning. Ao-zai found himself locking eyes with the person holding him.

“Little Ao-zai, we meet again!”

Song Yuke excitedly hugged the excessively exquisite and adorable little brother, grinning with such thrill that she looked ready to pick Ao-zai up and spin in a circle herself.

Ao-zai: “…Da.”

After a moment of stunned silence, Ao-zai silently lowered his head.

—Oh dear, Little Dad didn’t mention that this older sister who was going to rub him bald was also on the show!