Chapter 115

Chapter 115

Lin Yi led Huo Mianmian back to join the other guests.

Huo Mianmian carefully held the fluffy little bear on top of his head.

In his opinion, if he walked too fast and messed up the bear's hair, the bear would be very sad.

Huo Mianmian carried the bear, wearing a pair of small sneakers, walking step by step on the uneven forest path.

The viewers in the live stream were all worried.

"Mianmian, be careful; it'll hurt if you fall."

"Such a little kid, if he falls, he might cry for a long time."

"Don't worry, our Mianmian walks very steadily."

Although Huo Mianmian was a bit wobbly on the mountain path, he did not fall.

He even had the energy to pluck a leaf, stop, and examine it for a while.

He thought this leaf looked like the one he saw in cartoons that could make a sound when blown.

Huo Mianmian tentatively put the leaf to his mouth and blew on it.

The next moment, a crisp sound indeed rang out.

Lin Yi, who was walking ahead, stopped and turned to look at him.

Huo Mianmian quickly hid the leaf behind his back and looked innocently at Lin Yi.

Lin Yi asked, "Mianmian, did you hear any sound?"

Huo Mianmian paused, then shook his head: "No, I didn't hear anything."

Lin Yi turned back around.

Huo Mianmian chuckled secretly, then took out the leaf and blew on it again.

Soon, Lin Yi turned around again: "Really didn't hear anything? But Dad heard a sound."

Huo Mianmian blinked his innocent big eyes: "Mianmian doesn't know."

Lin Yi nodded: "Okay, Dad believes you."

Then, Huo Mianmian got addicted to playing with the leaf, occasionally blowing on it and making Lin Yi turn around to look at him.

Huo Mianmian felt that his dad must not have noticed his little secret and was overjoyed.

"Hahaha, how cute are these father and son?"

"Our Mianmian is really good at hiding things, fooling the adults."

"Lin Yi: Yes, yes, I really didn't notice anything."

"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter."

"So heartwarming!"

After about ten minutes, Lin Yi and his son joined the others, and all the guests set off together, returning along the same path.

It was already noon, time to find a restaurant and enjoy a nice meal.

Finally, they arrived at a mushroom soup hot pot restaurant.

When it comes to mushroom soup hot pot, this place is definitely one of the best, given its vast and dense forests and suitable climate. Just by taking a basket out, one can gather many mushrooms.

As soon as Lin Yi and the others entered the restaurant, they were greeted by a rich aroma of mushrooms.

A waiter guided them to a private room.

Soon, a fragrant mushroom soup hot pot was brought to their table.

The pot was already filled with various mushrooms, making everyone's appetites grow.

After placing the pot, the waiter lit the fire and said, "Please wait patiently. We have a timer, and you can only start eating once the time is up."

With that, the waiter left the room.

Soon, the pot began to bubble, and the fragrant mushroom soup made everyone drool.

Huo Mianmian stared intently at the mushroom soup hot pot, then turned to ask Lin Yi, "Dad, why do we have to wait until the timer ends to eat?"

Lin Yi said, "Because eating uncooked mushrooms can lead to serious consequences."

Huo Mianmian curiously asked, "What kind of consequences?"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and said, "You might see little people dancing. Isn't that scary?"

Huo Mianmian tried to imagine the scene and nodded: "It is a bit scary."

Lin Yi patted his head: "So, be careful when eating mushrooms."

"That's right, everyone should be careful with mushrooms. Don't sacrifice your health for a moment of deliciousness."

"Colorful mushrooms are usually poisonous, right?"

"Luckily, I usually only buy mushrooms from the supermarket and never pick them myself."

"Although, the mushrooms I picked from the mountain are truly incredibly fresh and delicious."

"Anyway, make sure to identify the type of mushroom clearly—health comes first!"

As the guests waited impatiently, the timer finally went off.

At this moment, a server brought in a platter of vegetable assortments: "Alright, everyone can start eating now. Later, you can add these vegetables to your dishes."

Upon hearing that they could start, everyone eagerly began trying the food.

Lin Yi scooped two bowls of mushroom soup with his spoon first.

One bowl for him and one for Huo Mianmian.

After letting it cool down, Lin Yi lifted the bowl and took a sip of the mushroom soup.

Indeed, this place is renowned for its mushrooms, and the locals have their own expertise in cooking them.

Even though it's just mushroom soup, the flavor here is unique.

After tasting it twice, Lin Yi said to Huo Mianmian, "Honey, try it."

Huo Mianmian obediently lifted the bowl and took a sip.

Lin Yi asked him, "Is it good?"

Huo Mianmian was momentarily stunned: "I, I haven't had time to taste it yet."

Lin Yi couldn't help but be amused by this little one: "Take another sip then, and remember to taste it properly this time."

"Okay."

Huo Mianmian lifted the bowl again and took another sip. After finishing, he smacked his lips, looking as if he was indeed savoring it carefully.

This time, he finally tasted the exquisite freshness of the mushrooms, and his eyes lit up: "It's delicious."

Lin Yi smiled: "Good, then drink more."

"I want to drink too!!"

"I keep swallowing my saliva; who understands this pain?"

"Where can I find such delicious mushroom soup? I'll go drink it too!"

"I don't usually like mushrooms, but watching this father-son duo eat makes me crave it too."

"I told you they're perfect for food broadcasting."

After finishing the soup, Lin Yi started eating the mushrooms.

The pot contained various types of mushrooms, each with its unique texture, but all were incredibly fresh.

He ate several mushrooms in one go and then added some vegetables to the pot.

While waiting for the vegetables to cook, he picked up a steamed bun from a basket.

He initially thought it was an ordinary bun, but when he took a bite, he found it was filled with mushrooms mixed with lean meat.

So this is... a mushroom-meat bun?!

Lin Yi looked at the bun and couldn't help saying, "People's creativity in food is truly remarkable."

"Haha, for food, people can unleash endless imagination."

"Yes, even I, a lazy person, can come up with all sorts of ideas for food."

"Amazing, this is the first time I've seen a mushroom-filled bun."

"Hehe, my family often makes these buns; I can eat three in one go."

If the mushroom-filled bun only slightly surprised Lin Yi, the dish the server brought next left him completely stunned.

The server brought a nine-grid tray.

Each grid contained a small plate, and inside the plates were... insects?!?!

Of course, these insects were fried, including fried bamboo worms, fried grasshoppers, and fried dragonfly nymphs...

Not only Lin Yi, but the other guests present were also stunned.

The children drew in a sharp breath.

At this moment, Zhao Jin enthusiastically said, "I ordered these; let's all try them. They're really delicious."

Saying this, he picked up a fried bamboo worm to demonstrate, putting it in his mouth and chewing it with relish.

In Zhao Jin's hometown, eating fried insects was common, so there was no burden for him.

For the other guests, however, their faces showed shock.

Zhao Jin held out a plate of insects: "Everyone, try one."

He offered the plate to Lin Yi first.

Lin Yi hesitated for a moment and finally declined: "No, thank you. You can keep this delicacy for yourself."

Zhao Jin laughed: "It's not that scary. Once fried, they're very fragrant and high in protein."

Lin Yi: "...I'd rather have less protein."

Zhao Jin couldn't sell the idea and could only regretfully give up: "Okay, let me know when you want to try it."

Lin Yi: "…Alright."

But he felt there was no chance of that happening.

Then Zhao Jin offered the insect to Huo Mianmian: "Mianmian, how about you?"

Huo Mianmian's eyes widened, and he immediately hid behind Lin Yi.

Zhao Jin gave a bitter smile: "Okay, looks like our little Mianmian doesn't like them either."

Next, Zhao Jin tried to convince others, but they all refused.

Zhao Jin had to take back the insect: "Alright, then I'll enjoy it all by myself. Don't be jealous now."

Everyone: "…Well, we won't be jealous."

"Hahaha, everyone's expressions are priceless."

"Actually, fried insects are delicious. Once you get over the fear, you'll want to have them again."

"The problem is, I can't overcome my fear."

"Dietary habits vary so much across regions."

"That's what makes food culture so diverse."

After a while, the waiter brought in some dessert fruits.

Although these fruits were unfamiliar, everyone accepted them well since they were just fruits.

Lin Yi picked up something that looked like a mango from the outside but had a yolk-like texture inside when split open.

He remembered seeing it online before; it was called an egg fruit.

Lin Yi smiled and handed the egg fruit to Huo Mianmian, teasing him: "Sweetheart, do you want an egg?"

Huo Mianmian looked down at the fruit, puzzled: "Is this an egg?"

In his memory, eggs didn't look like this.

Lin Yi held back his laughter and continued to tease the child: "Of course it's an egg. Doesn't this look like a yolk?"

Huo Mianmian examined it closely and found that the fruit did resemble a yolk.

Lin Yi continued: "This is a sweet variant of an egg. Try it; it's sweet."

Huo Mianmian took a bite, chewed a few times, and tasted it carefully.

Lin Yi: "See? It's exactly like an egg."

Huo Mianmian, successfully fooled, nodded firmly: "Yes, this is an egg. What kind of chicken lays sweet eggs? Amazing!"

Lin Yi: "Hahaha!"

"Come see! There's an adult tricking a kid here!"

"To be honest, I thought it was an egg the first time too."

"I've had this! It looks like a yolk, but the texture is more like pumpkin, and it's a bit dry. You should have a bottle of water ready before eating it."

"Really? So I need a bottle of water with my fruit?"

"Hahaha, what a strange fruit."

After lunch, the production team arranged a small game for the guests: weaving baskets with palm leaves.

The director said: "Each group must weave carefully. The winning team will receive a mystery prize from the show."

After saying this, he had the staff distribute palm leaves to each group.

The guests first watched a tutorial video, and then had to weave the baskets based on their memory.

This was a test of who had the better memory.

Sun Hua pondered after hearing the rules.

When he joined the show, he thought he could overshadow Lin Yi, but instead, he was outshone. This seemed like a great opportunity to turn things around.

He believed his memory was far better than Lin Yi's.

With this thought, Sun Hua smiled smugly and moved to sit next to Lin Yi, wanting everyone to see that he was better.

Soon, the tutorial video ended, and the screen went dark.

From that moment on, the guests had to rely on their memory to weave the baskets.

Most people started as soon as they could remember.

For example, Sun Hua quickly pulled off several palm leaves and began working frantically.

He feared that if he delayed, he would forget the steps.

Lin Yi, however, remained calm.

He even shared some palm leaves with Huo Mianmian: "Sweetheart, want to help me weave?"

Huo Mianmian eagerly accepted the palm leaves: "Yes, I'll help you."

Lin Yi smiled and said, "Great, our Mianmian is indeed the most capable little helper."

Then Lin Yi directed Huo Mianmian as they started weaving small baskets together.

His memory was incredibly strong, having memorized every step from the instructional video, so he wove the basket with ease.

In contrast, the other groups were much more flustered.

Zhou Ke had barely started when he forgot the next steps. He asked his son, "Nian Gao, do you remember what comes next?"

Nian Gao honestly replied, "I don't know."

Zhou Ke, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Well, looks like we might be at the bottom."

Fortunately, Nian Gao didn't care about the ranking and instead picked up a palm leaf to play with.

Shen Feng and Song Yutao's group also struggled.

Shen Feng had no patience to begin with, and making a small basket felt like a death sentence to him.

He fumbled around for a bit, then realized he couldn't remember the subsequent steps, and in frustration, threw the palm leaf far away.

Song Yutao: "..."

Was his uncle suffering from some kind of rage disorder?

Zhao Jin, without any kids to distract him, quietly worked on his basket. Midway through, he wondered, "Why does mine look more like a bird's nest than a basket? Did I make a mistake somewhere?"

"Hahaha, everyone is having issues."

"Who said that? Lin Yi and Mianmian are doing great."

"Lin Yi's wife has an amazing memory. How did he remember all those steps so clearly?"

"Some people are just naturally gifted."

Sun Hua had decided to compete with Lin Yi, but as he saw his basket becoming messier while Lin Yi's was nearing completion, he felt humiliated.

He tried to save face by saying, "Actually, what's the point of weaving these small baskets? It's completely useless work. I'm not doing it anymore."

With that, he tossed his messy basket aside.

After his forced explanation, Sun Hua felt he had regained some dignity and felt better.

At this moment, Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian had already finished their basket.

Because Lin Yi had memorized every step from the instructional video, their basket was both delicate and sturdy, almost as good as the ones sold at stalls.

The production crew came over to interview them, "Teacher Lin, how did you manage to remember all the steps from the video so clearly?"

After all, there were many steps involved in weaving a basket.

Lin Yi smiled, "Is that hard?"

The crew member: "..."

Was this the confidence of a true master?

"Ahhh, Lin Yi is so handsome!"

"From the start of this show, Lin Yi has shown incredible memory."

"That's right, my husband is just that amazing."

"Wait, he's my husband, why are you claiming him as yours!"

Sun Hua, overhearing the praise for Lin Yi, couldn't help but interject, "Actually, I was almost done too."

To ensure fairness, the crew member explained, "Teacher Sun, you were quite far from finishing."

Sun Hua, dissatisfied, retorted, "Are you saying my memory is poor?"

The crew member clarified, "No, what I meant is..."

But Sun Hua interrupted her, using his status to pressure her, "Are you talking to me like this because you're just a lowly staff member?"

The crew member: "..."

Forget it, better to tolerate him; losing the job wouldn't be worth it.

At this moment, Lin Yi addressed Sun Hua, "Otherwise, do you think you deserve to be treated nicely?"

Sun Hua: "..."

He wanted to argue back but couldn't find a way, turning red with anger.

The crew member, seeing this, secretly rejoiced and gave Lin Yi a grateful glance.

"This Sun Hua, I wish I could smack him with a slipper."

"Don't worry, I love watching him get humiliated."

"Exactly, it's so satisfying to see him get what he deserves."

Finally, the production crew was ready to present the mystery prize to Lin Yi and his son, who had won first place.

The director dramatically revealed the prize.

Everyone looked over, only to see... two feathers?!

The director, noticing the group's uneasy expressions, quickly explained, "Don't think this reward is insignificant. These two feathers were found by our crew in the mountains this morning. The length and color suggest they belong to some rare bird."

With that, he handed the feathers to Lin Yi and the others.

Lin Yi took the feathers and examined them closely, finding them quite interesting.

The feathers were entirely red and quite long, resembling tail feathers.

They would make a nice keepsake at home.

So Lin Yi passed the feathers to Huo Mianmian: "Zai, haven't you been collecting things lately? How about taking these home?"

"Sure."

Huo Mianmian, clearly delighted with the feathers, happily accepted them and began admiring them.

"The color of these feathers is so vibrant and beautiful."

"It's rare to see such red feathers."

"This prize is pretty good."

In the afternoon, the guests had another itinerary: visiting a botanical garden.

It was said that the garden was vast, filled with all sorts of amazing plants.

Naturally, Huo Mianmian brought along his small camera.

Upon arriving at the botanical garden, everyone was captivated by the numerous plants.

Not only were there many plants, but most were lush and verdant, creating a dense atmosphere.

Huo Mianmian held his camera, occasionally snapping photos.

Soon, he spotted a snail slowly crawling on a leaf.

Huo Mianmian was instantly drawn to the snail.

He squatted down, observing its movement, and occasionally took a photo with his camera.

After enjoying the scenery for a while, Lin Yi turned and noticed Huo Mianmian squatting on the ground, not knowing what he was doing.

He asked Huo Mianmian, "Zai, what are you doing?"

Huo Mianmian looked up and said, "I'm observing a snail."

Lin Yi smiled and walked over. "Looks like our Mianmian is becoming a little biologist."

Huo Mianmian pointed to the snail on the ground, showing it to Lin Yi. "Dad, it's this snail. It crawls so slowly. It's barely moved after all this time."

Lin Yi: "Why do you think it crawls so slowly?"

Huo Mianmian thought for a moment and shook his head. "I don't know. Maybe it's just lazy and needs to rest after every step."

Lin Yi chuckled. "So we shouldn't be like the snail, right?"

Huo Mianmian nodded seriously. "Yes, Mianmian should be more diligent!"

"Hahaha, the snail must wonder who it offended."

"Snail: I was born this slow, what can I do?"

"Snails carry their homes on their backs, so it makes sense they're slow."

After observing the snail, the father and son discovered a fascinating flower nearby.

The flowers resembled strings of firecrackers, growing in clusters.

Lin Yi glanced at the sign next to it and realized it was indeed called the Firecracker Flower.

Since Huo Mianmian couldn't read, he asked Lin Yi, "Dad, what kind of flower is this?"

Lin Yi: "Firecracker Flower."

Huo Mianmian tilted his head, thinking for a moment, then asked innocently, "Does that mean the firecrackers we set off during the New Year are made from these flowers?"

Lin Yi: "Hahaha! No, those are made with gunpowder."

Huo Mianmian was puzzled, thinking that since the flower looked so much like a firecracker, it should be the raw material for making firecrackers.

But since his dad said otherwise, he had to accept it.

As they continued walking, they saw many more amazing plants.

The most surprising one was a strangler fig tree.

This tree would grow around other trees, wrapping around them like pythons until it strangled the original tree to death.

This was a way of competing for sunlight.

Nature truly has unexpected competitive phenomena.

Looking at the intertwined trees, Huo Mianmian asked imaginatively, "Dad, did one of the trees eat the other?"

Lin Yi thought for a moment and replied, "It does look that way."

Huo Mianmian's eyes widened in surprise.

How scary! Even trees eat other things now!

"Hahaha, I bet Mianmian must have misunderstood something."

"One tree eating another tree? That's quite an imagination."

"Kids' worlds are like that. They think of things adults wouldn't even consider."

"That's what we call childlike wonder."

After appreciating the "tree eating tree," Lin Yi and the others moved on to the next location.

The next place was noticeably more harmonious and beautiful.

It was a large pond filled with Victoria amazonica (giant water lilies).

The leaves of the Victoria amazonica were amazing, floating on the water like giant circular platters.

It was said that these leaves had remarkable buoyancy, capable of supporting objects weighing up to fifty or sixty kilograms.

Huo Mianmian didn't know this; he just thought the pond full of Victoria amazonica was incredibly beautiful.

So he took out his camera and snapped a photo with a "click."

He was truly a dedicated little photographer.

At this moment, Lin Yi said to him, "Mianmian, do you want to experience lightness kung fu on water?"

Huo Mianmian blinked in confusion. "Ah, but I don't know lightness kung fu."

If he stepped on the water, he would definitely splash into it.

Lin Yi assured him, "Once you get to this pond, you'll have lightness kung fu. Want to try it?"

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian nodded eagerly out of curiosity. "I want to try."

Lin Yi then picked him up and placed him in the center of a Victoria amazonica leaf.

Initially, Huo Mianmian felt nervous, thinking he would surely fall.

At this moment, Lin Yi comforted him, "Don't worry. As long as you stay in the center of the leaf, you won't fall into the water."

Saying this, he slowly let go of Huo Mianmian.

Then he squatted nearby to protect him.

Huo Mianmian discovered that he was indeed standing steadily on the leaf without falling, and he was stunned.

Huh?

What's going on?

Huo Mianmian looked at Lin Yi in confusion.

Lin Yi smiled. "Didn't I say you'd have lightness kung fu once you got here?"

Hearing this, Huo Mianmian couldn't help but be overjoyed. "Then I want to live here forever!"

Lin Yi laughed. "Sure, then let's not go home."

Huo Mianmian happily nodded. "Okay!"

"Hahaha, I wonder how Lin Yi's family feels about this right now."

"They probably want to fill up this pond immediately."

"Hahaha, too vivid."

Next, Huo Mianmian didn't want to leave the Victoria amazonica leaf.

When he got tired of standing, he squatted down on the leaf.

This scene was undoubtedly adorable.

Huo Mianmian was already a tiny, cute bundle, and now sitting on a green circular leaf made him look even smaller and cuter.

Moreover, this little bundle was very pretty, with rosy lips and white teeth, and big black eyes like gems.

This scene was truly rare.

Lin Yi took out his phone and snapped several photos.

The camera also captured Huo Mianmian from all angles, fully showcasing the cuteness of this little bundle.

"Ahhh, I'm melting from cuteness."

"I could eat this kid up!"

"So cute, I'm hitting my bed non-stop."

"Oh God, please send me an identical little one, I beg you."

On the other side, there was a minor incident.

To show off in front of the camera, Sun Hua adjusted his collar and said, "Whenever I come to such a scenic spot, I can't help but want to compose a poem."

After looking around, he leaned against a big tree, posing like an artist, and continued, "Everyone, listen carefully. Don't zone out, because not everyone gets the chance to hear a poem composed by an artist like me."

Sun Hua struck a pose and began, "Mountains and rivers... Aaaah!!! Something is stinging me!!! Help!!!"

As he spoke, he suddenly ran away from the tree, frantically slapping at something.

Several staff members saw the situation and hurriedly stepped forward to help.

After all, no matter how speechless they were with Sun Hua, they couldn't just stand by at a time like this.

"Hahaha, although it's a bit immoral, I'm laughing so hard."

"Who isn't? I feel like buying some firecrackers to celebrate."

"That unknown bug did a great job!!"

Because something happened to Sun Hua, everyone left the botanical garden early.

Today's live stream was also stopped prematurely.

This was good news for Lin Yi, as it meant he could have more time to practice the piano.

After returning to their lodgings, Lin Yi gave Huo Mianmian some instructions and then headed out.

This time, Lin Yi practiced the piano for a long while, until the sky darkened, before heading back.

He parked the production team's car in the designated spot, got out, and walked toward their thatched hut.

Just a few steps away, his phone rang.

Lin Yi was wondering who could be calling him at this hour.

When he pulled out his phone, he instantly raised the corner of his mouth.

He answered the call and asked, "Mr. Huo, not busy today?"

Huo Jihan's deep, magnetic voice came through the phone: "Not too bad, mainly because I haven't heard your voice in a long time."

Lin Yi laughed: "A long time? It hasn't been a few days, has it?"

Huo Jihan: "Is that so? Then why does it feel like several centuries have passed?"

Lin Yi's smile widened even more.

He coughed lightly, trying to suppress his almost bubbling emotions before saying, "By the way, let's video chat. I'll show you the scenery here."

The area where the guests stayed was particularly beautiful.

Since it was in the suburbs, there was basically no light pollution.

Every night, only the bright moonlight shone down.

At this moment, Lin Yi was walking on a small path, surrounded by lush plants, with the moonlight casting a halo of purity over them.

Some unnamed insects were chirping by the roadside.

One could say that such a night scene was quite soothing.

After opening the video call, Lin Yi held up his phone and took pictures of the surrounding scenery, trying to make sure Huo Jihan could see clearly.

However, it was clear that Huo Jihan wasn't too interested in the scenery. He said to Lin Yi, "Just point the camera at yourself."

Lin Yi asked in confusion, "Don't you want to see the scenery? It's very pretty."

Huo Jihan replied in a deep voice: "Yes, I know, but I'd rather look at you."

As Lin Yi pointed the camera at his face, he said, "Honestly, Mr. Huo, have you taken any classes, like a crash course in sweet talk?"

Huo Jihan chuckled softly: "I wouldn't take such a class."

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow: "Are you saying that your talent is so high that you can just come up with sweet talk whenever you want?"

Huo Jihan looked deeply at him through the camera: "I'm just expressing what I feel inside."

Lin Yi felt a wave of emotion upon hearing this.

What was this called? Sincerity is the ultimate weapon.

While holding the phone, Lin Yi continued walking.

At this moment, Huo Jihan noticed he was on the move and asked, "Where are you going?"

Lin Yi smiled: "It's a secret."

Huo Jihan: "Can you give me a hint?"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow: "If it's a secret, how can I give a hint?"

Huo Jihan cooperated: "Alright, then I won't ask."

Lin Yi's smile widened.

One day, his Mr. Huo would find out what this secret was.

The place where Lin Yi had parked wasn't far from their lodgings, and soon he arrived.

He told Huo Jihan, "I'm here."

Huo Jihan nodded: "Do you want to end the call?"

To be honest, Lin Yi didn't really want to, since they had only been texting on WeChat these past few days. Now that they finally had a video call, how could he bear to end it?

So Lin Yi said, "Let's keep it open for now."

With that, he held up the phone and walked into the thatched hut.

At this moment, Huo Mianmian was already in bed, obediently waiting for Lin Yi to return.

Seeing his adorable child, Lin Yi's heart melted.

He said to Huo Jihan, "Talk with Mianmian for a while. I'll go wash up."

Huo Jihan: "Mm."

Lin Yi walked to the bedside and handed the phone to Huo Mianmian: "Honey, do you want to talk to your dad?"

Huo Mianmian was playing with his little bear when he heard this and promptly turned to the phone. Then he saw his dad on the screen.

Huo Mianmian smiled, put down the bear, and took the phone, calling out sweetly, "Dad."

Huo Jihan responded, "Mm."

Seeing that father and son were chatting, Lin Yi went to the bathroom to wash up.

Soon, only Huo Jihan and Huo Mianmian were left alone.

Huo Jihan asked Huo Mianmian, "What did you play today?"

Huo Mianmian sat obediently on the bed, holding the phone, and said into the screen, "We played a lot of things. Oh, Dad, there are fried insects here too."

Huo Jihan clearly hadn't expected this. "Fried insects?"

Huo Mianmian nodded vigorously. "Yes, they look so scary. Mianmian didn't dare to eat them."

Huo Jihan asked, "Did your little dad eat them?"

Huo Mianmian replied truthfully, "Little Dad didn't dare to eat them either."

A hint of amusement appeared in Huo Jihan's dark eyes as he nodded.

Then, Huo Mianmian continued, "And we also saw a tree eat another tree today."

Huo Mianmian spoke as if it were a matter of fact.

Huo Jihan was a bit puzzled. "Did you see it with your own eyes?"

Huo Mianmian nodded affirmatively. "Yes, Mianmian saw it with my own eyes."

Huo Jihan: "..."

If he didn't know that the father and son were filming a show, he might have thought they had gone somewhere strange.

Huo Jihan didn't intend to discuss whether trees could eat other trees with a child. He continued, "Anything else happen?"

Huo Mianmian thought for a moment and said in a soft voice, "Also, Mianmian can do lightness kung fu now. I can stand on water."

There was a hint of pride in his soft voice.

Huo Jihan: "...Really?"

After chatting with his son for a while, many of his perceptions were refreshed.

Huo Mianmian said happily, "It's true. Ask little Dad if you don't believe me."

At that moment, Lin Yi had just finished washing up.

After his shower, he looked fresh and charming.

He wiped his hair with a towel as he walked to the bed. "Ask me what?"

Huo Mianmian lifted his innocent face. "Little Dad, I really can do lightness kung fu now, right? Can you confirm it to Dad?"

Lin Yi: "Ahem..."

He accidentally choked.

Lin Yi was adept at playing with children, but with Huo Jihan present, he couldn't easily say it out loud.

His eyes darted around. "Well, it seems like... yes?"

Seeing Lin Yi's reaction, Huo Jihan understood everything and smiled helplessly.

He tactfully changed the subject without pressing further.

Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief and followed suit by bringing up other topics.

That night, the family chatted warmly for a long time.

When it was late, Huo Jihan told Lin Yi to go to sleep. Lin Yi then ended the video call and settled down to sleep with Huo Mianmian.

It was a beautiful and warm night.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, casting its glow upon Lin Yi and Huo Mianmian.

They slept cuddled together, still wearing smiles on their faces.