Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 44 - 044 Another treasure mysteriously appears

Chapter 44: 044 Another treasure mysteriously appears

Six competing guests, six special teammates invited over, and six children with vastly different personalities, all stood neatly in two rows.

There was no denying the impressive atmosphere!

The village chief, dressed in beach shorts, stood under the burning sun with a megaphone in hand, "Welcome all guests to the fifth episode of ’National Parent’ at Neijia Town! As everyone can see, Neijia Town is situated by the sea, boasting incredibly beautiful scenery and abundant resources..."

Tang Tang listened to the village chief’s routine introduction somewhat distractedly.

A pair of beautiful eyes couldn’t help but glance in Yan Yueqing’s direction.

As per tradition, after introducing the area’s mission, the village chief would allow guests to choose their cute baby partners based on the previous episode’s overall popularity ranking.

For this reason, Tang Tang had her dad check Yan Yueqing’s ranking, but unfortunately... although they had made a standout surge in the final phase, their total popularity only ranked third.

First was Qin Youran, second was Li Manman.

If nothing unexpected happened, Qin Youran would definitely choose herself as a partner...

In the past, Tang Tang would have been more than willing!

She paired up with Qin Youran in the second episode, and the two had quite a fun time cooperating.

However, having spent time with Yan Yueqing, Tang Tang now had no desire to team up with anyone else.

Her little face was filled with discontent!

Unexpectedly, the village chief announced, "According to the new rules of this episode, today it will be the cute babies who choose their guest partners!" He looked at Tang Tang, "Ladies first, and since Tang Tang is the youngest baby in our group, let her choose first!"

Tang Tang, feeling that the village chief had never seemed more dignified, didn’t hesitate and said, "I choose Sister Yueqing!"

The village chief smiled warmly, "Alright, Tang Tang goes to Yan Yueqing’s group."

Tang Tang grinned, and in the manner of a lively little rabbit, she hopped and skipped over to Yan Yueqing, "Sister Yueqing, I’m here~~~" Then, she warmly greeted the boy in the wheelchair, "Hello, little brother, I’m Tang Tang~~~"

Tang Tang.

The person Mom liked the most in the show.

Yan Wang felt a sinking sensation in his heart, but his expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Li Manman saw this and felt rather dissatisfied, "Village chief, are we not following the old rules?"

She was ranked second!

Even if she couldn’t have chosen Tang Tang, she could have continued partnering with Li Hao.

The other cute babies, although somewhat unique, had too low popularity! Teaming up with them would drag down her own status, wouldn’t it?

The village chief explained with a smile, "This is based on suggestions from the fans. The show must bring in fresh ideas and welcome the new by changing the rules, letting the babies choose first. It’s all the same!"

Same my ass!

Li Manman was furious!

If that was the case, then what was the point of the guests working hard to build their popularity?

But she dared not lose her temper on camera, so she could only force herself to swallow her anger.

The village chief continued, "Next up, let’s have Tiantian, our baby, choose."

Tiantian was one of only two female cute babies in the show. Unlike Tang Tang’s spirited nature, Tiantian was full of bookish air, not talkative, and not inclined to show off in front of the camera. Such a cute baby was undoubtedly reassuring parents at home but was rather bland and lacked highlights on the show, hence the lower overall popularity.

The show’s team weren’t fools; how could they dare let the cute babies be selected by the fans’ whim?! That’s why every season focused on guest popularity only, always overlooking the cute babies’ shortcomings! Even so, the guests who were paired with Tiantian almost always found their popularity at the very bottom.

She was just too timid; while other groups were wildly active, her presence made things quiet and calm, naturally preventing her from keeping up with the popularity and fan engagement of others.

Upon hearing Tiantian was to choose second, the look of disdain in Li Manman’s eyes couldn’t be more out in the open, as she fervently prayed inside, "Please don’t pick me!"

With pursed lips and slight nervousness under the watchful gaze of the cameras, Tiantian said, "I... I want to choose Aunt Youran."

Li Manman quietly exhaled in relief!

Fortunately, it was not herself.

Qin Youran remained silent...

After seeing Yan Wang with her own eyes today, her mood had been somewhat complex.

In the past, becoming popular from participating in a show was something she dreamed of.

But after the entanglements of her previous life, who would take a mere show crew to heart?

Her target was the Jun Residence!

And Yan Wang was the stepping stone to the Jun Residence, which was now being held by someone else. How could she not be anxious?

Upon hearing that Tiantian, the least popular, had chosen her, the smile Qin Youran had tried to maintain eventually faded a bit.

Knowing Tiantian to be a sensitive girl, and seeing Qin Youran’s expression, her eyes immediately teared up and she said, "Aunt Youran... did my choosing you... make things difficult for you?"

Qin Youran quickly crouched down, "Not at all, sweetheart. I’m just surprised you chose me, I’m really happy inside!"

The deliberately forced smile was brighter than the newly bloomed flowers.

However, the barrage of comments had different opinions.

[The more I watch, the more I feel Qin Youran might not be the one I liked anymore! Her smile that just faded, wasn’t fake, you can’t fool anyone with that initial reaction.]

[Don’t just spew hate! Sister Youran noticed quiet Tiantian in the second episode and even gently gave her some silver ear soup, how could she not want to be in a group with Tiantian?]

[Who the hell is trash-talking Youran? Can’t you just drive Yan Yueqing out of the industry with your venomous mouth? Why go after Youran?]

[Let’s be real here, can you guys not drag Yan Yueqing into every argument? It’s very much like the work of professional haters.]

[I’ve noticed that too, no matter what the situation, someone always brings up Yan Yueqing...]

[Yan Yueqing can’t leave the industry! At least not until these two episodes are over, no leaving! Got it? I still want to see my baby Wangwang!]

Soon, all the cute babies had chosen their guests.

The village chief looked at the newly arranged teams and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Yan Yueqing’s charm is really something!]

One moment she’s knocked unconscious, wakes up not only capturing Tang Tang’s heart but also having Director Tang speak up for her, and even...the company changed its mind?

He had heard that a few days ago, Director Tang and Director Yang had been at odds in the meeting room over Yan Yueqing, but in the end... they actually came to a unanimous decision—

Support! Yan! Yueqing!

Everyone in Zhongxing knew Director Yang and Director Tang didn’t get along, so what kind of force could unify their goals to be so resolute?

Could it just be the impressive battle that Yan Yueqing had turned around?

(Director Yang: By the power of capital...)

That shouldn’t be it!

Yet the station had clearly given the order, this episode, everyone should let loose and have fun.

Attention!

Fun!

Not competing for traffic, popularity, or hype!

Moreover, there was the addition of a mysterious guest...

The village chief coughed softly, "After the teams have been split, I will now introduce a new partner to everyone! He will join us for the last two episodes of the recording, hoping to have a great time with everyone~" He pointed toward an SUV not far off, "Let’s welcome, with applause, our new friend—Jun Yan takes the stage!"

Upon hearing this name, Qin Youran’s pupils suddenly shook!

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