Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Soon, the day of the variety show's filming arrived.

There were four groups of guests participating in the parenting show, and the production team sent cars to pick them up from their respective homes.

Since the production team had already been promoting the show, and it was bold enough to use a live broadcast combined with recorded segments, many viewers flooded into the live stream as soon as it went live.

One of these live streams was for Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian.

Initially, there weren't many viewers, and most of the comments were sarcastic and mocking.

"Lin Yi, a nobody, can participate in a parenting show?"

"The production team probably just wants to capitalize on his controversial popularity."

"I heard that Lin Yi entered into a marriage with a man who has a child."

"Haha, I bet a hundred packets of spicy sticks that Lin Yi’s partner is poor and ugly, and he'll have to be a stepdad. Tsk tsk, what a joke!"

"I came here specifically to watch the drama. Seeing that everyone dislikes Lin Yi makes me feel better."

At this moment, the production team's car had arrived at a villa complex.

After passing through the iron gates at the front, they were greeted by a breathtaking scene.

Lush lawns, gardens, fountains, and pigeons... it looked like a magnificent estate.

The entire villa complex spanned several thousand square meters, and the car drove for quite a while.

The online viewers were stunned.

"What's going on? Is this whole villa complex Lin Yi's?"

"No way! Isn't Lin Yi a nobody? How could he afford such a luxurious place?"

"This is prime real estate in the city center. How much would such a large private garden cost?!"

"Isn't Lin Yi married now? Is this his husband's house?"

"Holy crap!! What kind of big shot is this?!"

"I kneel right now and take back what I said!"

"Laughing so hard, do these netizens have no judgment? How could Lin Yi ever reach this level?"

"Exactly, Lin Yi must be showing off and deliberately led the production team here. He might be picking up trash on the roadside right now."

"Or maybe Lin Yi is married to one of the security guards here, which is why he can come and go freely?"

"Haha, hilarious, this fits Lin Yi's character perfectly!"

"How disgusting, does Lin Yi feel uncomfortable if he doesn't stir up trouble every day?"

"I'm waiting to see Lin Yi get embarrassed."

Finally, after several turns, the production team's car arrived in front of a three-story villa.

The staff got out of the car and, looking at the opulent villa before them, exchanged glances. They confirmed multiple times that the location Lin Yi provided was indeed here, then carried their equipment towards the villa.

Just a few steps away, they saw an adorable little bundle on the villa's steps.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian was sitting on the steps, holding a sketchbook and a pencil, engrossed in drawing something.

When he got excited, he would wiggle his little feet.

He sat there quietly, neither crying nor making a fuss, looking incredibly well-behaved.

The staff exchanged glances, all seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

What an adorable little one!

At this moment, one of the staff members approached and asked, "Hello, are you Huo Mianmian?"

Huo Mianmian lifted his head upon hearing the voice.

This simple action melted the hearts of the staff even more.

Goodness, how could a child be so cute?

Huo Mianmian seemed to have a natural glow, with fair, soft skin like a snowball, rosy lips, and especially those big, sparkling eyes, which were incredibly beautiful.

Seeing the sudden appearance of strangers, he blinked his eyes in confusion, making everyone's hearts melt even more.

"Holy crap!! Whose kid is this?!"

"This must be a little angel! Come here, let Auntie hug you!!"

"Wow, his eyelashes are so long, like tiny fans!!"

"A'Wei died!"

"Most importantly, he's so well-behaved, sitting there drawing quietly without making a sound."

"Looking at my mischievous son and then at this little treasure, I wish I could send him back for a redo."

"For the first time in my life, I've seen such a soft and adorable little one!!"

Huo Mianmian and the staff stared at each other for a while, but he didn't say anything.

The staff members were unsure about the situation and could only ask again with a smile, "By the way, is Lin Yi your dad? Does he live here? We're here to film a show, and he should have told you about it, right?"

Huo Mianmian remained silent.

However, he understood what the staff member said and stood up from the steps with his sketchbook and pencil, then walked into the villa.

It seemed like he was leading the way.

After taking a few steps, he looked back to see if the staff had followed.

The staff member's voice changed instantly, and they used a cajoling tone typically reserved for children: "Coming, coming!"

Soon, the staff followed Huo Mianmian into the villa.

Once inside, they were even more astonished.

The interior of the villa showcased true luxury, with valuable decorations placed everywhere. Some items were auction pieces that people would fight over but were casually displayed here.

"Is this what it's like to be rich? I'm shedding tears of envy."

"Does anyone know? Wasn't that vase in the corner from an auction?"

"Yes, it sold for several million at the time!"

"Several million just sitting there? I'll admit it, I'd work as a servant here."

"And the painting on the wall earlier, it's a masterpiece by a famous artist."

"So, does Lin Yi really live here?"

"Maybe Lin Yi is just a servant here, using the owner's place for a photoshoot."

"It wouldn't surprise me if Lin Yi did something like that."

"Haha, maybe we'll see Lin Yi sweeping the floor later."

To make filming easier, the villa's steward and servants had temporarily left.

Huo Mianmian led the staff towards one of the rooms.

The staff members followed, occasionally admiring the villa's decor, almost getting lost!

They quickly caught up with Huo Mianmian.

"Haha, this villa is huge! The staff almost got lost."

"Is this the legendary 800-square-meter mansion?"

"Wah, if I could stay here for just one day, I'd live years longer!"

Finally, Huo Mianmian led the staff to a room.

He raised his small hand and knocked twice on the door, then waited patiently.

Soon, the door opened, revealing Lin Yi.

Lin Yi wore a simple white hoodie and held a game controller, suggesting he had been playing a game.

Seeing everyone, he raised an eyebrow and greeted them, "Hey, everyone."

A simple greeting, but it was evident how composed he was.

Though his features were the same, Lin Yi now seemed entirely different from before, even his charming eyes now carried a hint of steadiness and calmness.

He appeared transformed.

The staff members were taken aback when they saw Lin Yi and stumbled over their opening lines: "Y-You're welcome, we're the staff from the kids' show."

The comments section exploded.

"Is this Lin Yi???"

"The same face, the same voice, but he feels different."

"I'm just going to say it—hubby!"

"Forgive me, I'm now a fan based on looks alone!"

"Can someone this handsome exist? One look from him and I'd faint!"

"Current netizens are ruthless, focusing only on looks. Don't forget the disgusting things Lin Yi has done before."

"Exactly, until Lin Yi leaves the entertainment industry, I'll keep cursing him."

At this moment, a staff member asked Lin Yi, "Mr. Lin, what were you doing just now?"

Lin Yi casually waved the game controller in his hand and replied, "Playing a game."

Taking the opportunity, the staff member asked, "Can we go in and take a look?"

Their purpose was to capture scenes of the guest's daily life, gathering material for the show.

Lin Yi nodded and said, "Come in, take a look around."

With that, he stepped aside.

The cameraman immediately entered with the equipment.

The next moment, everyone was stunned.

Before them lay a fully equipped game room, even more impressive than any professional game room.

Not to mention anything else, just the two large game displays were enough to dazzle anyone’s eyes.

One of the staff members, who happened to be a game enthusiast, was so excited that he could barely speak: "Mr. Lin, did you design this game room yourself?"

Lin Yi lazily leaned against a game table nearby and casually nodded: "Yeah, I saw there were too many rooms in the villa, so I decided to convert one into a game room."

The staff member asked in a trembling voice: "How much did it cost to set up this game room?"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and replied: "Not too much, around half a million."

He initially spent over 300,000 yuan, and later added another 200,000 yuan worth of equipment.

Staff member: "..."

Why are you speaking so casually?!

At that moment, Lin Yi handed over a game controller: "If you like it, feel free to play a few rounds."

The staff member’s eyes widened with excitement: "R-really?!"

Lin Yi said generously: "Of course."

The staff member immediately took the controller with great excitement.

"Who’s jealous here? Oh, it’s me."

"‘Too many rooms in the villa, so I converted one into a game room’ ‘Not too much, around half a million.’”

"Ahhhh, when can I live such a life?!!!”

"Didn’t someone say before that Lin Yi is pretentious and deliberately acts rich? Why aren’t they saying anything now?!”

"Hahaha, who would dare say anything? They’ve been slapped in the face hard. Lin Yi is not only really rich but unimaginably so."

"Hold on everyone, the haters will be here in a second."

Sure enough, the next moment brought some negative comments about Lin Yi.

"What’s the point of being rich? Can it erase what Lin Yi did in the past?”

"Exactly, I admit Lin Yi is rich, but that doesn’t mean anything.”

"Hilarious, how many paid trolls did Lin Yi hire to whitewash his image?”

Because Lin Yi’s past image in the entertainment industry was terrible, there were still more people criticizing him in the live stream. Even those who tried to reason were quickly silenced.

In the game room, after the staff members toured around a bit more, they reluctantly left.

After all, they had to take Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian to the filming location and couldn’t delay any longer.

So, the group moved to the second floor to pack their luggage.

First, they entered Huo Mianmian’s room.

His room was decorated very cutely, and the staff members all smiled warmly upon entering.

Lin Yi asked Huo Mianmian: "Mianmian, do you need help packing your things?"

Huo Mianmian shook his head, indicating he could do it himself.

Then he walked to a corner of the room and brought over a small suitcase.

He placed the suitcase on the ground, unzipped it, and started packing.

Throughout this process, Huo Mianmian remained quiet and looked particularly well-behaved.

He was also very organized, first fetching his toothbrush and towel from the bathroom, then bringing his favorite picture book, and neatly arranging everything in the suitcase.

Next, he began packing clothes. He went to the closet, tiptoed to grab a few outfits he liked, and then carried them over.

As he walked, his little strands of hair swayed, looking especially cute.

Not only did he carry his own clothes, but he also sat on the ground, folding each piece neatly before placing them in the suitcase. He smoothed out any wrinkles with his small hands, focusing intently.

"Ahhh, I’m mesmerized watching a child fold clothes."

"Cuteness is justice!!”

"The little one’s face looks so soft; I want to poke it.”

"Look, Lin Yi is so relaxed with his kid. The kid is packing his own luggage while he just claps on the side.”

"Suddenly feeling envious of Lin Yi, why is that?”

At that moment, Lin Yi lazily sat on the sofa, propping his head up with one hand, watching Huo Mianmian pack his luggage nonchalantly.

A staff member seized the opportunity to interview him: "Mr. Lin, do you think having a child changes your life in any way? Do you sometimes feel tired but also happy?"

The program team set up this question to lead to deeper topics, such as the selflessness of parental love.

But Lin Yi didn’t follow the script and responded in surprise: "Tired? Look at my kid, he doesn’t require any worry at all."

Staff member: "..."

Can we even continue this conversation?

The staff member persisted: "But occasionally, don’t you feel a bit tired?"

Lin Yi said matter-of-factly, "Not at all. Besides, don't we have the Steward and the servants?"

Staff member: "…"

You're really stirring up some hate here!

"Hahaha, I can feel the staff member's exhaustion."

"Wah wah, my house doesn't have a Steward or servants."

After the staff member couldn't continue the conversation, they had to step aside.

Lin Yi continued watching Huo Mianmian pack, occasionally giving him a thumbs-up: "Kid, you're awesome!"

Huo Mianmian, encouraged by this, smiled shyly with a hint of dimples on his cheeks.

"Damn! The little treasure looks even cuter when he smiles!!"

"Aaaaah, being a mom without the pain!!!"

"It seems like Mianmian really likes Lin Yi as his stepdad. He didn't react to anyone else but smiled at Lin Yi."

"I feel like Mianmian might be a bit introverted?"

"I noticed that too; maybe he has some OCD tendencies."

"Oh no, if the kid hangs around someone like Lin Yi, won't he get influenced badly?"

"That's true. Lin Yi's reputation in the entertainment industry is terrible. What if it affects the kid's condition?"

"I think you're worrying too much. Didn't you see how relaxed the kid is around Lin Yi? He even smiled at him just now."

"Who knows if Lin Yi is forcing the kid to act for the cameras to look like a good stepdad?"

"That's quite a conspiracy theory, isn't it? A little kid like that, even if you force him, would he cooperate?"

Soon, another round of arguments erupted in the comments.

After all, Lin Yi wasn't doing well in the entertainment industry and had no fans to support him.

The production team invited Lin Yi precisely because of his negative popularity, hoping to generate some buzz.

Soon, the father and son finished packing their things. The two of them, one big and one small, dragged their suitcases toward the production team's car.

Today, the sun was quite strong. Lin Yi not only put on sunglasses himself but also gave Huo Mianmian a pair.

Huo Mianmian reached out with his tiny hand, curiously touching the new thing on his nose.

Then he held up his chubby little hand in front of him and noticed it looked dark.

He seemed to have discovered something fascinating and looked up at Lin Yi, saying, "Black~"

Lin Yi laughed, "That's right. Because you're wearing sunglasses, your vision is darkened."

Huo Mianmian then looked around with the sunglasses on, adapting to this new toy.

Originally quiet and well-behaved, he looked unexpectedly cool with the sunglasses on, creating a charming contrast.

"Aaaaah, Mianmian is too cute, mwah mwah mwah~"

"It's just sunglasses, I can afford them too! So where do I go to adopt such a cute kid?"