Chapter 187

Chapter 187

According to the program's rules, guest pairs were required to stay far apart so that more people could receive the supplies distributed by the program group.

Yi Tiantian had been assigned to this area, but after leaving the school, he saw a pair of guests who shouldn’t have been there at all.

Yi Tiantian took a closer look and realized that the guests ahead were Ye Ye and his mom.

According to Director Xiao Chen’s earlier arrangement, Ye Ye and his mom shouldn’t have been here at all. At the moment, they were just standing around lazily, handing out supplies to passersby without a smile, looking like they’d rather be anywhere else.

Viewers in the live comments quickly picked up on how insincere they looked and flooded the chat with criticism.

[If you don’t want to be here, then don’t act! It’s uncomfortable for both you and us viewers!]

[If you’re participating in the show, at least have a good attitude, right? This laziness really ruins the viewing experience!]

[Ye Ye and his mom, if you’ve been kidnapped, then blink your eyes!]

[The location the director assigned them to is definitely not here. This mother and son were too lazy to move and just found a spot to stand!]

Yi Tiantian had already guessed that Ye Ye and his mom were slacking off because they were too tired. After taking a deep breath, Yi Tiantian, who initially didn’t plan to get involved, walked up to them.

"Ye Ye’s mom, Ye Ye, hello. I didn’t expect to see you here."

Yi Tiantian’s words carried an underlying meaning—essentially pointing out that the two shouldn’t have been there at all.

Ye Ye’s mom held her arm straight out toward the road, allowing residents passing by to take the supplies directly from her hand. When she heard Yi Tiantian’s voice, she turned her head to face him with a blank expression.

"Hello."

Ye Ye’s mom responded in a flat, uninterested tone, but she quickly realized that the person in front of her was Yi Tiantian, the beloved of Xie Yi, the big shot in the entertainment industry!

So, she quickly forced a tight, awkward smile, which not only looked unpleasant but also seemed somewhat eerie.

Ye Ye had clearly inherited his mother’s aloofness. At this moment, Ye Ye also turned to look at Yi Tiantian and snorted coldly.

However, his mom subtly nudged him, silently telling him to be more polite.

Ye Ye understood his mother’s intentions. After all, Yi Tiantian had connections with Xie Yi, so he needed to curry favor with Yi Tiantian to better establish himself in the entertainment industry.

Only after Yi Tiantian approached them did Ye Ye’s mom begin to explain.

"We thought this spot was fine since it’s a busy intersection."

Ye Ye’s mom had already come up with an excuse when choosing the spot, so when faced with Yi Tiantian’s inquiry, she answered fluently without any shame.

Her excuse sounded reasonable enough that Yi Tiantian didn’t have much to argue with. He could only give an awkward smile and nod.

Since the atmosphere on site was too awkward, Yi Tiantian decided to exchange a few words with Ye Ye, the child, and then leave for the area where Ye Ye and his mom were originally supposed to distribute the supplies.

"Ye Ye, did you see any kids your age on the road?"

Yi Tiantian asked kindly, crouching down to look Ye Ye in the eye.

Ye Ye wore a crisp white shirt with a bow tie and perfectly pressed brown shorts, looking every bit the well-groomed kid. He pouted slightly, seeming a little unhappy about answering Yi Tiantian’s question.

"I think I saw some, but I wasn’t really paying attention."

Just now, Ye Ye acted exactly like his mother, reaching out without looking up, as if he were doing someone a favor.

"I see, so do you enjoy helping others with your mother?"

"I knew it, you don’t actually like it. Just answer my questions so I can leave!"

"Is helping others such a dreary task for you?!"

Yi Tiantian sighed inwardly and couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

Faced with Yi Tiantian's renewed questioning, Ye Ye finally lost it. His voice, though still childlike, was laced with frustration and anger.

"Why would I enjoy something so boring?! Why don’t these kids just find their own dad?! Every penny I’ve earned has been by my own hard work!"

Ye Ye had been suppressed by his mother for too long, and no matter what he said, she wouldn’t allow it. The resentment had built up, and now Ye Ye had completely exploded.

His small face flushed red with anger, his little body trembling as he clenched his fists and leaned forward, glaring at Yi Tiantian as if he were ready to pounce.

"So I don’t like helping others! Because no one has ever helped me!"

Faced with Ye Ye’s outburst, Yi Tiantian slightly furrowed his brows and leaned back a little, as Ye Ye’s spit had splattered on him during his rant.

As expected, right after Ye Ye finished speaking, his mother slapped him across the face.

A crisp slap echoed, and a red handprint appeared on Ye Ye’s right cheek.

"Ahhhh!!!"

Ye Ye covered his face and screamed, his eyes filled with tears, but he glared at his mother with hatred, as if trying hard not to let the tears fall.

At that moment, Ye Ye deeply regretted participating in the show. In the past, with the support of his "father," he had bullied others on every set, and everyone treated him like a young master. His mother had never disciplined him back then.

But ever since joining this show, his mother had been making him watch his words, especially in front of Xie Yi and Yi Tiantian!

He knew that these two had a higher status than his "father," but his personality had already formed, and it was hard to change now.

Ye Ye realized it was too late to change, and now he was paying the price for his past behavior.

"I apologize, he’s still just a child and doesn’t know any better. Please forgive him."

Ye Ye’s mother bowed directly to Yi Tiantian, a flicker of panic in her eyes.

"What he said just now was all nonsense."

"That’s like protesting too much!"

"Who would believe that was just nonsense?!"

Although Yi Tiantian knew the secrets of Ye Ye’s family through the rumor system, the viewers in the live comments didn’t, and after what Ye Ye and his mother just said, many of them probably sensed something was off.

Sure enough, the viewers in the live comments were buzzing with excitement, like they’d just uncovered a major scandal.

[I don’t think Ye Ye was lying. Kids usually tell the truth, especially when they’re upset, right?!]

[And Ye Ye’s mother’s reaction was also a bit off. Which mother would call their own child’s words nonsense? There must be some truth to it!]

[What does Ye Ye mean by "father"? I have a feeling it’s not his real dad?!]

[You’re not the only one who thinks that!]

[You guys are really going wild with your theories, huh?! This sounds like a godfather situation, doesn't it?? But for such a young child to have a godfather?! That's terrifying! Isn't this some kind of pedophilia?!]

People are quick to jump to conclusions, but they might be onto something here.

Although some still can't believe that a child so young would have a godfather, everyone agrees that something seems off with Ye Ye's family.

Yi Tiantian stood up, forcing a polite smile, and turned to Ye Ye's mother. "I'll take my leave now. See you tonight."

Ye Ye's mother looked up, tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and nodded in agreement.

Yi Tiantian then left the two of them, while Ye Ye watched him walk away, his eyes filled with tears and his fists clenched, wishing he could give him a piece of his mind.

Once again, Ye Ye's mother noticed her son's unfriendly expression and coldly said, "Just wait until we get home, young man."

Ye Ye, after all, was just a child. His eyes widened in fear, and he quickly backed away, trying to hide his anger.

……

After the afternoon's charity event, the guests reassembled at the hotel. The guests split into two distinct groups.

The first group, represented by Yi Tiantian, felt very fulfilled. They had helped many people and returned with smiles of accomplishment on their faces.

For example, Yi Tiantian, Xie Yi, and Xie Niao, as well as Lele and Lele's mother.

Lele couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had, telling his mom he wants to help people again—it felt so meaningful!

The second group, represented by Ye Ye and his mother, were the exhausted ones, such as Ye Ye, Ye Ye's mother, and Lan Lan with her father.

Lan Lan was okay, as she also felt a great sense of accomplishment from helping others, but her father wasn't of the same mind. He handed out items to passersby with a scowl, like everyone owed him a favor.

Because of her father's attitude, Lan Lan also became somewhat tired.

Ye Ye and his mother, who never enjoyed helping others, were completely drained after spending the afternoon on their feet.

After resting for a bit, the guests were set to meet for dinner at the hotel. Yi Tiantian lay down in his room for a while, planning to relax before heading downstairs.

But just as he was about to relax, his phone buzzed with an incoming call.

Yi Tiantian rolled over and pulled out his phone, holding it up to see the screen.

The contact displayed on the screen clearly read: Fu Chongye.

"Why is Fu Chongye calling now? Could something be happening with the Dusk Society?!"