Jian Xiuhuan couldn't help but think of the conflict with his family.
Although the situation wasn't that serious, what was his approach any different from theirs?
Looking directly into the girl's clear, washed eyes, Jian Xiuhuan's expression was serious.
"Sheng Sheng, it was my fault this time. I didn't consider your feelings. I'm sorry, can you forgive me?"
Jian Sheng extended her little finger and curled it. "Then you have to pinky promise with Sheng Sheng, brother. You can't do this kind of thing again, shouldering everything for others~"
Jian Xiuhuan froze for a moment, then suddenly smiled brilliantly, extending his small finger to tightly hook with the girl's short one.
"Pinky swear~ Lock it up~ A hundred years~ Never change~"
— My heavens, what kind of little angel is Sheng Sheng! This is too heartwarming!
— Our treasure is saying don't let brother bear everything alone, not to disrespect her thoughts!
— She knows! She really knows everything!
The bullet comments went crazy at this moment, countless texts rapidly scrolling, almost completely obscuring the screen.
Hu Guangxu let out a sigh of relief at this sight.
"Not bad, perfectly resolved."
Yao Yaoyao also saw what was happening here and couldn't help but sneer, "As expected, not even as good as a little kid."
The atmosphere instantly turned cold.
Xiao Yufeng weakly raised his hand at this moment. "On this point, I think Sister Yaoyao is right. Only on this matter, Brother Jian is indeed inferior to Sheng Sheng."
Jian Xiuhuan laughingly cursed, "It's all my fault, I admit my mistakes, alright?"
The bullet comments in the live stream, which had gained a little momentum due to Yao Yaoyao's words, became harmonious again due to Xiao Yufeng's timely banter.
— I knew it, Yaoyao is just a bit too straightforward, she doesn't have any bad intentions.
— Do you guys feel like there's something going on between Yaoyao and Xiuhuan? From the moment they met at the start of the show, the vibe between them has been strange.
— Are there any well-informed experts who can tell us what's going on between them?
— Ten-year old fan here, always hanging around the edge of gossip, never seen any interaction between Yaoyao and Xiuhuan.
— Dropping a pin, squatting for updates.
"Yo~ Let me see what delicious food Xiuhuan and Sheng Sheng have brought us!"
Just then, a steady voice with a hint of pleasant surprise rang out. Jian Sheng turned her head, immediately forgetting Jian Xiuhuan, and waved excitedly towards them.
"Uncle Ke, Sister Ni Ni, we brought you barbecue and spicy crayfish!"
Ke Xuan, close to thirty, is a talented actor among the younger generation in the entertainment industry. He had previously focused on honing his acting skills, neglecting traffic and popularity, and his agent couldn't stand it anymore, so he took on a variety show for him.
Among the many young people in their early twenties, Ke Xuan was a rare mature and steady one.
Smiling, he took the packed fast-food bag from Xiao Yufeng's hand and bumped Jian Xiuhuan's shoulder.
"Whatever happened, we'll discuss it in private after we get back. This isn't the place to talk."
Jian Xiuhuan nodded subtly. "I know, thanks."
Ke Xuan waved his hand without looking back, then opened a gap in the fast-food bag and took a deep breath. "It smells amazing!"
With these people's banter, the matter was thus resolved.
As if nothing had happened, everyone returned to the meeting point, chatting and laughing.
Although the commotion caused by the show subsided, the impact of Xiuhuan's sudden stunt continued to ferment online.
However, for the production team, having controversy and topics was not necessarily a bad thing.
Xiuhuan's intention to withdraw from the program and pay liquidated damages due to his concern for his sister and wanting her to rest well upon her return was justifiable from the outset.
The trending topic was not unexpected; it had, in fact, boosted the show's popularity.
It was just that, to everyone's surprise, the conversation between Jian Sheng, Jian Xiuhuan, and Xiao Yufeng, besides trending on the entertainment section, actually made it onto the social news!
What sparked widespread discussion among netizens was naturally whether parents should seek and respect their children's opinions when educating them.
Are the things parents believe are good for their children actually good for them?
Children are too young to necessarily know what is good and what is bad. If their choices are respected, then how should the boundary be determined?
The social news was watched by young people as well as parents who had already become mothers and fathers.
Parents felt they were doing it all for the child's good; they were experienced and naturally knew what was good and bad. Don't all parents think for their children?
Young people, even teenagers, complained and cited their personal experiences to illustrate parents' pathological control.
The two groups argued fiercely from different standpoints, while the onlookers who had come from the live stream and entertainment section gradually deviated from the topic.
— Starting from Sheng Bao defending her mother, how many times has Sheng Bao trended on social news in just one month?
— I haven't counted, but at least three or four times. What's Sheng Bao's social news physique?
— Maybe because Sheng Bao is a microcosm of reality. What Sheng Bao experiences are all real and common problems in reality, but Sheng Bao's appearance has just exposed them all nakedly to us.
— Family disputes, kidnapping cases, parental education issues – haven't we all experienced the first and third? Kidnappers and human traffickers have ruined countless families. These things happen every moment, but they have always remained in the dark side of the world, unknown to us. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
— Compared to others, Sheng Bao is already very good. At least she has a mother and brother who love her, and Sheng Bao herself is so smart.
— Sheng Bao yyds! The love and care from her mother and brother are completely deserved! If I had a daughter like that, I'd spoil her to death!
Jian Sheng and the others couldn't see the excitement online. They chatted and laughed as they returned to the car.
Distributing the packed barbecue and crayfish to everyone, Jiang Bin also informed them of their next destination.
Next, the bus would depart with everyone to a small town in H Province. After arriving and finding accommodation, the first stage of the program's mission would be completed.
After staying in the town for one night, the group would start the second task the following day.
After nearly two hours of bumpy travel, the group finally arrived at the town mentioned by the production team.
It was called a town, but it was more appropriate to call it a village.
Just the simple village before them, and the villagers who were completely indifferent to them.
The guests of the production team, almost spitting out all the barbecue they had eaten due to the bumpy journey, fell into silence.
Finally, Jian Xiuhuan was the first to speak. "If I remember correctly, Brother Jiang said we had to find our own accommodation, right?"