Chapter 108: Chapter 108: The Slacker Boy
The current ranking for Wu Ti and his son is third.
The Tuanzi group is generally like this: Gu Peihai is lazy from time to time, doesn’t care much about how things are done, and needs his sister to supervise him often, threatening him from behind with a stick.
As for Wu Ti and his son, the son Wu Yu is lazy all day long.
If he can sit, he won’t stand; if he can lie down, he won’t sit. If you don’t push him, he’s even too lazy to eat.
At this moment, Wu Ti is panting while tidying up the yard, while Wu Yu is lying on an old rocking chair, half-closed eyes, drowsy.
This top-tier male star is so tired that he stops midway to wipe his sweat. He catches sight of his son looking like an old grandpa and can’t help but laugh in anger.
"Can’t you help?"
The little boy opens his eyes wider, thinks for a moment, and lazily shouts, "Go, dad, go! You’re the best, dad."
Wu Ti: "..." Dad wants to hit you right now, you know?
[Hahaha]
[In stark contrast to Miaomiao’s side]
[Wu Ti: So angry, but must maintain a smile]
[If Gu Peihai and Wu Ti were in a group, I think they’d starve to death]
[Wu Ti’s way of teaching is wrong, he needs to involve the child]
[His son is too lazy to move]
[Wu Yu is lazy all day, is he sick? Other kids are full of energy]
Even the staff have such doubts and worries.
"Mr. Wu, if he’s sick, he has to go to the hospital."
Wu Ti sighs, "He’s not sick. I explained this in a previous show."
He had participated in two episodes of "Go on an Adventure Together."
At the time, his son was lazy and unwilling to move or argue with others, causing concern among other guests. He explained that the little rascal was born this way.
His son has been like this since childhood, initially not speaking, making them worry there was something wrong. When they wanted to take him to the hospital, he lazily said, "Dad, I can speak, I just don’t want to."
As he grew older, his laziness became more apparent. Later, in kindergarten, when others took his things, he was too lazy to take them back.
So young, yet so laid-back and passive, it’s remarkable.
The Liu Hu siblings hold the fourth ranking.
Liu Bai is very proactive.
If he’s tired and wants to rest, but sees his sister is also tired, he’ll persevere, mumbling, "If you collapse from exhaustion, I’ll have to take care of you, what a hassle."
It not only hints that Liu Hu should rest but also explains why he’s actively working, refusing to admit it’s because he cares about his sister.
[This kid is so awkward, his words need to be savored a few times to understand the true meaning]
[His sister is straightforward, why is he so awkward?]
[Awkward can be cute, this is ultra-clear black history, let’s keep it to show him when he grows up]
Yun Xiuxiu’s group has the lowest popularity.
This opera artist is polite with others, and her daughter is silent. The two, apart from working, are wordless with each other, and many viewers fail to perceive the warmth, withdrawing one after another.
Director Wang, worried upon seeing this, found an opportunity to talk personally with Yun Xiuxiu about it.
"Mrs. Yun, at the beginning it was Director Wei who said you really wanted to foster a relationship with your daughter, which is why we actively tried to get guest spots. But look at it now..."
Yun Xiuxiu’s husband, Wei Cai, is a director, and his relationship with Director Wang is neither good nor bad, but they are acquainted.
Upon hearing her husband’s name, Yun Xiuxiu involuntarily shuddered.
She managed a strained smile.
"I understand. This evening, I’ll take my daughter to the village entrance to sing opera, consider it integrating into Xishui Village."
The older folks certainly would enjoy the opera. Taking this opportunity to let the young people understand opera is also good.
It’s a highlight, so Director Wang felt relieved.
Lunchtime was approaching when house number 4 welcomed a little guest.
Tuanzi stood at the courtyard entrance, instinctively looking at the few fruit trees in the yard.
There was an oversized grapefruit tree, yellow grapefruits hanging all over it.
There was also a moderately sized jujube tree, with many honey dates now red, looking very sweet.
There was a smaller pomegranate tree. Though small, it bore many pomegranates, some of which were already ripe.
Tuanzi clutched at the hem of her clothing, swallowing hard.
Her big eyes were about to turn into fruit shapes.
Under the grapefruit tree was a rocking chair, with a little boy dozing on it.
The little boy was half-asleep.
"Didn’t see Mr. Wu."
Tuanzi rubbed her face with a slight frown, "Should Miaomiao discuss it with Brother Wu Yu?"
There were also staff members in the yard, and they explained that Wu Ti had gone to their vegetable field to pick vegetables to prepare lunch.
House number 4’s vegetable field was relatively far away.
Staff: "Mr. Wu also said if there aren’t many vegetables in the field, he’ll help the locals with farm work in exchange for some veggies before coming back."
Tuanzi was astonished, "Doesn’t that mean they won’t have lunch until very late? Isn’t Brother Wu Yu hungry?"
"Not hungry," a lazy voice came through.
Tuanzi turned her head and saw the little boy slowly sitting up, looking over with dark eyes.
"I haven’t done any work, so I won’t be hungry."
Tuanzi: "..."
[Miaomiao full of envy]
[Actually, if Miaomiao slacked off, Gu wouldn’t let her help either]
[But Miaomiao is full of energy; if you don’t let her work, she’d be unhappy]
Tuanzi, with a smile, ran to the side of the rocking chair, speaking in a cutesy voice to Wu Yu.
"Brother Wu Yu, can Miaomiao pick your family’s fruits?"
She rubbed her face, her cheek meat squishing around.
The little boy stared at her cheeks.
"Sure, you can pick."
"Yay, thank you, brother!"
Tuanzi unceremoniously scampered up the grapefruit tree, quickly choosing two super-big grapefruits, picking them down and landing in the blink of an eye.
"One for my house, one for your house."
Tuanzi placed one on the ground, and handed the other to Wu Yu.
The little boy glanced down, then suddenly said, "You can pick more, take them all back, or give them to others."
Speaking slowly, this was the first time in two days he’d said a long sentence.
"Alright, then Miaomiao won’t be polite."
Tuanzi thought for a moment, it’s tiring to bring just two down each time.
"Brother Wu Yu, do you have a big bucket or basket at home? Miaomiao wants to take down a lot at once."
Wu Yu: "..."
Tuanzi:
The little boy glanced at her, then walked slowly into the house, and after a while, dragged out a big bamboo basket.
"Wow, this is huge and can hold so much. Brother Wu Yu, you’re amazing."
Tuanzi picked up the basket and went up the tree, soon bringing down a basket full of grapefruits.
She stared at the full basket of grapefruits, grinning widely.
Wu Yu stared at her smiling face, then suddenly looked up at the jujube tree.
"Jujubes, want some?"
"Want, want, want!"
Tuanzi also looked up, "But jujubes aren’t easy to pick, need to spread something on the ground first, then Miaomiao can climb up and shake the tree."
The little boy once again slowly went inside, and when he came out, he had a piece of cloth in his hand.
[If I’m not mistaken, that’s their bed sheet, right?]
[Isn’t the point that he’s actually volunteered to work?]
[Dear sister, hurry up and work]
[Dad’s asking, you cheer yourself up]
[Wu Ti: You truly are my own son]