Chapter 61: Gotcha!

Chapter 61: Gotcha!

Tong Zhiqi had already spotted the roller coaster in the distance and urged his sister and Zhang Yanxi to hurry up. Going on a roller coaster alone isn’t fun; during such tense moments, having someone like Zhang Yanxi, who keeps his eyes shut tight and doesn’t dare make a sound, added to the psychological satisfaction. Tong Zhile immediately saw through her brother's "scheme" and even gave Zhang Yanxi some advice while they were queuing for the canyon rapids ride.

"When you’re on the roller coaster, stay calm. Don’t hold back, and whatever you do, don’t scream."

"Otherwise, my brother’s gonna love it!"

"Hahaha, so true! I can’t even imagine how smug Tong Zhiqi would look if his buddy screamed."

"I also love egging on chickens to join me on thrilling rides. Watching them shake in fear is priceless (not really)."

"It feels like the top male idol is cutting loose even more, gradually becoming a goofball."

"Top Male Idol Studio: We’re worried. We sent you on the show to win fans, not to play the fun-loving big brother!"

"This is how you win fans. After tuning in to relax, who wants to see guests acting all serious and stiff? At first, the actress was quite reserved, but she gradually opened up, which turned me into a casual fan."

The studio was worried about the idol’s unpredictability, but fans loved Tong Zhiqi's carefree and genuine nature. Even at his current level of fame, he hadn’t been swept up in fame. He dazzled on stage and screen, but offstage, he stayed true to himself.

Tong Zhile and Zhang Yanxi couldn't withstand the top male idol's urging and quickly put on disposable raincoats to head to the canyon rapids ride, planning to make it quick. Meanwhile, Little Zhu Zhu couldn’t ride the roller coaster because of height restrictions, but her excitement made it feel like she’d already ridden one. At just 99 centimeters, she didn’t even reach one meter. The park was packed with rides, but now the rides were choosing her, not the other way around.

The little one’s amusement park dreams were almost crushed, not only worrying Old Jiang, who was slaving away for his daughter and granddaughter miles away, but also something her parents didn't want to see.

After all that prep, how could they leave disappointed?

Dad pulled out the park map, and Mom held the little one’s hand tight. They began searching the entire park for toddler-friendly rides.

Some rides had no height limits. They might’ve been kiddie rides, but they were perfect for Zhu Zhu.

The amateur group's figures darted through the amusement park.

Now, it wasn't just the family members who were concerned about Zhu Zhu's amusement park adventure; netizens in the live stream were also cheering for Xiao Tuanzi.

According to the grouping, the live stream was divided into several smaller rooms.

Zhang Yanxi had already used a grouping card to join the sibling duo, turning the pair into a trio. They spent the entire time seeking out thrilling rides in the park. Since the siblings treated the amusement park like their own playground, they ran around like wild horses, leaving the photographer, who was carrying a heavy camera, sweating profusely in the cold weather.

The married couple accompanied Brother Zhouzhou, and as netizens put it, the energy of a five-year-old boy was no less than that of an athlete. The couple's stamina was nearly exhausted, and they had to stop and rest at every area.

After a few rides, the accompanying PD suggested splitting the group further. Xiang Xinghui would take Brother Zhouzhou for a while, followed by Ding Muyun, completing a relay.

"How can a married couple split up?" Xiang Xinghui said. "It's bad luck."

"Too superstitious. What's lucky or unlucky about that?" Ding Muyun said with a smile. "Let's do as Xiao Wu suggested."

There were only three small rooms in total. Most fans flocked to the top male idol and the actress's live streams, while passersby were more interested in the amateur group.

"Passerby +1!"

"Passerby +10086!"

"Am I the only one who's a fan of Ningning and little Zhu Bao? Watching the show up to this point, I've completely gone from a passerby to a fan, and now I'm almost a die-hard fan."

"Me too! Although I grew up watching Ningning's dramas, the Ningning I like now isn't the child star Ningning—it's the current Ji Ning!"

"Die-hard fan +10086!"

In the amateur group's live stream, Director Tao selected the appropriate background music.

The tall one led the little one through various park areas, sometimes rushing forward non-stop, sometimes lingering. This livestream atmosphere, paired with inexplicably uplifting background music, made the live chat even more joyful.

Little Zhu Zhu's first ride at the amusement park was the Bear Car ride.

This was a kiddie version of bumper cars. In the Bear Driving School area, there was an extra little one, "Baby Bear," who chose her favorite bumper car color and sat in with her dad.

The bumper car had seat belts, and Jiang Cheng helped Zhu Zhu fasten them.

Unlike the seat belts on car seats, the Bear Car's seat belt was snug, firmly securing the baby's little belly.

This made it even safer.

The "beep beep" sound signaled that the bumper car was about to start. Ji Ning stood outside the Bear Driving School, watching Xiao Tuanzi's innocent smile as she played happily.

Jiang Cheng controlled the brakes, while Zhu Zhu steered.

The little one had just passed by the older kids' bumper car area and saw how much fun they were having bumping into each other. She couldn't wait to bump into the big tires in the scene.

"Daddy, are you ready?"

"All set!"

Zhu Zhu stepped on the gas like a little race car driver, spinning the wheel rapidly.

The small bumper car sped along, the cold wind blowing, and the little balloon tied to the baby's braid floated up high.

"The balloon is so cute, floating left and right. Our Zhu Zhu looks like a Teletubby."

"Whoa, be careful!"

"Our little one is going to see stars!"

Just as Xiao Tuanzi was about to 'see stars,' Jiang Cheng gently hit the brakes.

With a 'clang,' the small bumper car bumped into something.

Zhu Zhu tilted her head. That's it?

"Let's do it again!"

Ji Ning pulled out her phone to snap some photos of them.

The park staff began promoting their services. To meet the souvenir needs of visitors, every ride had cameras capturing moments. By buying a package and wearing a wristband, visitors could download these photos on an app.

Ji Ning quickly whipped out her phone to pay.

"Four hundred and thirty? You're telling me these few crappy photos cost four hundred and thirty?!"

"I've bought this package before. For rides like the Flying Car or roller coasters, the ride photos are fun, capturing lively expressions that make for great memories. But the thing is, they're filming a show, and the cameramen are following them the whole time. Why spend this money?!"

"Cameraman from the show: If I were reborn, I'd rather be a ride photo guy at the amusement park."

"Hahahaha, when will I ever not laugh at a rebirth joke?!"

Ji Ning downloaded the park app, paid, and immediately checked the photos after the ride ended.

Candid ride photos are different from staged souvenir photos. In the photo, Little Zhu Zhu's eyes were wide open. Just as the bumper car was about to collide, she forgot to hold the steering wheel and quickly covered her eyes with her tiny hands, peeking through her fingers. Her adorable expression amused Ji Ning, who paid again to have the photo printed and even bought a Bear Driving School photo frame.

"Sigh, no wonder they say children's money is easy to earn!"

"Seriously, it's really adorable. If it were me, I'd definitely get it printed too!"

Ji Ning held the photo frame, admiring it repeatedly with satisfaction.

"We just got here, won't carrying the frame be a hassle?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"It's a bit of a hassle," Ji Ning glanced at it again and handed it to him, "You hold onto it."

Jiang Cheng was speechless.

The next second, he opened the baby's small backpack and stuffed it inside.

Ji Ning: ?

Xiao Tuanzi, burdened with the weight, headed straight for the next destination: "It's the spinning carousel!"

Ji Ning told the baby, this is called a carousel.

Each horse looked so lively, but the park staff, concerned for the children's safety, were very responsible and insisted on measuring the baby's height at the height measurement bar.

"Height doesn't meet the requirement," the staff said, "Only ninety-nine centimeters."

As the baby sighed and hung her head, Ji Ning had already picked a spot.

Besides the horses, there were also thrones on the ride. She patted the throne and called Xiao Tuanzi over.

Zhu Zhu wasn't fussy at all.

After all, it's all spinning; it doesn't matter where you sit.

After dozens of rides, each one felt like a game made just for Zhu Zhu.

Most of the time, she was spinning, making her little head dizzy, but she was so happy she didn't want to stop.

"This is so much fun!"

Mom and Dad took Zhu Zhu everywhere to explore.

The long-awaited trip to the amusement park meant Xiao Tuanzi didn't have to envy anyone else; this time, she was going to have a blast.

If she got tired, Zhu Zhu could rest.

Whether it was the zoo, amusement park, science museum, or aquarium, every place the kids were interested in was on Mom and Dad's to-do list, marked with a star. As long as the baby wanted to go, they could head out anytime.

Right now, Zhu Zhu was being carried by her dad.

Her chubby chin rested on Jiang Cheng's shoulder as she listened to the adults' promises.

There are so many amusement parks around the world, each with its own theme.

If she wanted, Mom and Dad could take her to any amusement park to explore and play until she was ready to go home.

"Really, anywhere?"

"Anywhere."

Mom and Dad never lie; whatever they promise Zhu Zhu, they'll make it happen.

"Are both mommy and daddy coming?" Little Zhu Zhu asked in her sweet, childlike voice.

This time, Ji Ning hesitated before answering.

Counting today, only three days remain in the show's second season.

The third season is already in the works and will premiere soon. However, the show is planned to have only three seasons. Once the show ends, they'll go back to their separate lives. They've agreed to co-parent, and Jiang Cheng is eager to spend time with the baby. But with the distance between them, it'll be hard to keep taking her out like they do now.

"Both mommy and daddy will go," Jiang Cheng assured her.

Ji Ning glanced up, meeting his gaze.

His eyes were steady, filled with resolve.

"Ningning hesitated, unsure how to respond. She knows promises to Zhu Zhu are sacred, but she's still uncertain."

"What's Ningning unsure about?! Ugh, I wish I could jump through the screen and shake some sense into her!"

"Sure, the show's sweetness and drama—amnesia plus parenting—are fun, but before the amnesia, they had a major breakup. I'm scared they'll go back to being strangers after the show..."

"With Zhu Zhu in the picture, how could they stay apart?"

"That's different. I love 'Ji and Cheng', but I don't want Ningning to stay with Mr. Jiang just for the kid. I trust Ji Ning to know better and not make a rash decision."

"Relax, it's just a show. Who knows what'll happen? For now, their chemistry is off the charts—I'm here for it!"

"Yay! Go team!"

Zhu Zhu got her parents' promise once more.

Jiang Cheng raised his hand, saying, "We promised, and we won't break it."

Ji Ning stared at his slender, well-kept hand.

"What's this about?"

"A pinky promise—sealed with a kiss."

With a pinky promise, mommy and daddy vowed to Little Zhu Zhu.

At the same time, Jiang Cheng made sure they'd stay connected.

At least they won't drift apart after the show.

"Mommy, can I play that?" Xiao Tuanzi pointed to a nearby attraction.

The ride Zhu Zhu picked is called High-altitude Tuan Tuan—a kiddie drop tower.

The staff said, "This one doesn't have a height restriction, but there is a certain sense of weightlessness, and some children might get scared and cry."

"Little one, are you sure you want to play this?"

Zhu Zhu is a brave child and immediately nodded vigorously.

This time, daddy accompanied the baby to play.

The rules of the attraction state that it's best to put phones and personal items in the storage basket or hand them to a companion for safekeeping.

Jiang Cheng handed his phone to Ji Ning.

Ji Ning: "What if there's a call?"

"Answer it."

"Is my sense of humor weird? I just laughed for no reason."

"That's just how the AI app I downloaded responds."

"What if someone knocks on the door? Open it."

"What if I'm hungry? Eat."

In the live chat, netizens were still cracking jokes.

Meanwhile, Little Zhu Zhu was already seated, brimming with excitement.

Honestly, the kiddie drop tower was thrilling enough for a three-year-old.

Like an elevator, Xiao Tuanzi slowly rose and then plummeted, feeling weightless for the first time.

Her eyes were tightly shut, and her little mouth didn't open.

Her soft little face was all scrunched up.

When the show first announced its guests, viewers who hadn't seen the "little bitter gourd" trend rolled their eyes at the sight of a child guest. In real life, they'd steer clear of rowdy kids, and now they had to watch one on a variety show. Variety show games aren't kid-friendly, and if the little guest starts wailing uncontrollably, it'd really ruin the viewing experience.

But as the show aired, those complaints died down, and sometimes netizens even marveled in the chat about how such a chill little kid existed.

"Was it fun?" Ji Ning shouted through cupped hands, making a makeshift megaphone.

The cold wind carried her voice away.

Zhu Zhu didn't catch it, still caught up in the thrill of the ride.

When the ride ended, a staff member gave Zai Zai a thumbs-up.

"That was impressive," she said. "Kids this age usually get scared and cry easily."

Zhu Zhu rarely cries.

Growing up in Yongrui Village, the tough little one learned early that tears were pointless—they just gave adults more reason to scold her.

Later, with her parents, Xiao Tuanzi hardly ever cried.

She was too busy having fun every day to cry.

Jiang Cheng helped his daughter out of the semi-suspended seat.

The ride was a blast—equal parts fun and thrilling. If they ranked the park's rides, Little Zhu Zhu would definitely put "High Altitude Tuan Tuan" at the top.

Every ride was replay-worthy, and the little one was already begging for another go.

"Can I ask Brother Zhouzhou to come play with me?"

As they chatted, father and daughter made their way over to Ji Ning.

The moment Jiang Cheng stopped, she tossed his phone back to him.

"It's been ringing for a long time."

"Didn't answer?"

"Not answering, it's a relentless call!"

Jiang Cheng glanced at his phone screen.

It was a call from Old Jiang. He usually doesn't reach out on his own, but once he starts calling, it's endless, and he won't stop until the call is answered.

"Baby, grandpa is talking to you." Jiang Cheng answered the call and turned on the speaker.

Old Jiang's frustrated ranting came through.

"What if the seatbelt wasn't secure when it dropped from that height?"

"My granddaughter went pale with fear!"

"You two really drive me and your mom crazy!"

Zhou Yanjun's gentle voice chimed in: "I'm not furious, the kids probably know what they're doing."

Ji Ning's expression froze for a moment.

This "kids" referred to her and Jiang Cheng. She didn't have many older relatives around, the ones she interacted with the most were Fu Mingya and Ji Guoting. Most of the time, they scolded her, saying she wasn't young anymore and should have settled down by now.

"They *do* know what they're doing!" Jiang Songlin continued angrily.

Zhu Zhu instantly recognized the voice from the phone speaker.

Her crisp little voice chimed in.

"It's Grandpa and Grandma!"

On the other end, there was a long silence.

After a long pause, Jiang Songlin's attitude did a complete 180.

"It's the little one answering the phone."

"Zhu Zhu, be a good girl, let's not play such dangerous games."

"Just stick to the little spinning horse."

Zhu Zhu held the phone and patiently explained to her grandpa.

"It's not called the spinning little horse or the spinning carriage."

"It's called a *carousel*."

The grandfather and granddaughter chatted, the mood light and cheerful.

Old Jiang wished he could drop everything and see his little granddaughter right away.

He had learned from the program that the baby was his granddaughter.

They still hadn't met in person.

"What just happened? It feels like someone else suddenly picked up the phone."

"Question: Has grandpa been possessed? He went from being hot-headed to a kind old man."

"Given Mr. Jiang's age, grandpa isn't that old, just a little old man at most."

"Grandpa: Netizens, you'll be hearing from my lawyer!"

...

Little Zhu Zhu wanted to ride the high-altitude spinning attraction again, but this time, she planned to invite Brother Zhouzhou along.

Ji Ning and Jiang Cheng took the baby to visit the movie star's family.

From a distance, they saw Ding Muyun buying a hot dog at a snack stand, while Xiang Xinghui sat in the rest area with Brother Zhouzhou.

Xiang Xinghui put his arm around Brother Zhouzhou's shoulder and spoke at length.

"We are willing to take you in, which means you can stay here permanently."

"Brother Zhouzhou will have countless Transformer models. What was the name of that set you liked the last time?"

"Your room will be filled with Autobot models, and when you grow up, you can even own a real car, as long as you like it."

The photographer was waiting for the movie star's hot dog to be ready.

Bored, she turned around and joked with the photographer.

"This is a movie star, standing in front of a hot dog stand, soon to be covered in oil—it feels so out of place."

"So down-to-earth, really different from her usual persona."

"Personally, I still think the movie star is more suited to shine on the screen than playing with kids at an amusement park, getting exhausted, and then buying hot dogs she doesn't even like."

"This is the life she chose; passersby shouldn't meddle, earning three thousand a month but worrying about a big star's life."

"Is this the life she chose, or the life her brother-in-law chose for her?"

"Brother Zhouzhou, you're not a child anymore; you should understand what I'm saying now."

"A leap in material conditions, a comfortable life... you can have it all, but the condition is, mom has to like you."

The child inadvertently stepped into the adult world, keeping his head down and not making a sound.

His back was thin and not straight, as if it couldn't bear the weight of reality.

"Brother Zhouzhou!" Little Zhu Zhu ran towards him.

Xiang Xinghui stood up, gently supporting the back of his son's head: "Go play."

Little Zhu Zhu invited Brother Zhouzhou to ride the high-altitude spinning attraction.

But at a glance, she was drawn to a new amusement ride.

It was a mechanical outdoor go-kart track.

"Is this a go-kart?" Ji Ning whispered. "It looks a bit like a pedicab."

The more boring the ride looks at first glance, the more suitable it is for the little one.

Ding Muyun handed the hot dog to Xiang Xinghui, took Ji Ning's hand, and led the two children to play.

After getting into the kart, Ji Ning once again started her usual griping.

She had never seen such a "kart" before—no skill needed, just brute force.

The outdoor track featured two grueling uphill stretches.

Ji Ning put her head down and pedaled furiously, glancing back at Ding Muyun, struggling even more with a five-year-old in tow.

Zhu Zhu, who had never seen a real kart, took to it like a duck to water.

The sun beamed down, and the baby giggled with delight.

After the uphill struggle, they coasted smoothly before hitting the downhill track.

The downhill track plunged steeply, like a playground slide. Ji Ning and Zhu Zhu were taken by surprise, whooshing down first with gleeful shouts.

Bringing up the rear, Ding Muyun noticed Brother Zhouzhou's nervous expression.

"You might feel a little weightless, but it's nothing to worry about."

Brother Zhouzhou's eyes always held a deep, unchildlike gravity.

Ms. Xia explained to Ding Muyun that past traumas or new fears might be making the child withdrawn, anxious, and downcast.

Ding Muyun recalled the "whisper" Brother Zhouzhou had intentionally spoken into his earpiece when they reached the summit of the snow-capped mountain that day.

Maybe the kid's wariness wasn't about overthinking or plotting—just plain old fear.

"Don't worry, you're buckled in tight," Ding Muyun reached out her hand, "You can trust me."

Brother Zhouzhou kept his hands to himself.

But as the kart plunged downhill and his heart pounded, he found himself wrapped in a tight hug.

"Ah—" Ding Muyun let out a loud yell, heeding Ms. Xia's advice to shout away the tension.

Up front, Ji Ning was already launching into her lesson.

"This ride teaches us something important."

"What lesson?"

"Sure, pedaling's a slog, but the downhill rush is pure thrill. It's like they say—after the rain comes the rainbow."

"Exactly like scaling a peak!"

Ji Ning's earnest wrap-up resonated through the live stream.

"Way to go! Zhu Zhu's already connecting the dots!"

...

On the fifth day of the second episode, the celebrity guests spent the entire day at the amusement park.

The crew left everyone to their own devices, with no tasks or schedules to follow. Even so, the live broadcast data didn't drop; instead, more and more passersby entered the stream, casually clicking on the program. Viewers were treated to what felt like a glossy amusement park ad.

The echoing laughter and joy made people unconsciously stay in the live broadcast room.

By evening, all the celebrity guests gathered at a restaurant in the park.

They shared their experiences and emotions from the entire day, and when they got excited, they just couldn't stop.

Ms. Xia was also smiling during her interview.

The celebrity guests who were under pressure released their stress, while those without pressure extended their happiness. This trip was clearly better than the simulated amusement park she had previously arranged.

"Are there really celebrity guests without any pressure? I'm shocked. It feels like in this high-strung society, no one is free from worries. Even my ten-year-old sister is worried about not getting good grades in the upcoming final exams, which will directly affect her lucky money."

"Yesterday, on the way back, Ms. Xia opened an anonymous paper airplane, and one of them was completely blank."

"Not a single word—does it mean no inner turmoil, or is someone just too guarded?"

"Who is it? I'm waiting!"

"Did someone just say there's a fireworks show tonight?" Ji Ning asked.

Jiang Cheng glanced at the time: "It starts at seven."

It was Zhu Zhu's first time at the amusement park, and she was determined to enjoy every moment.

Upon hearing about the upcoming fireworks show, she quickly prepared herself.

Tong Zhile: "Zhu Zhu, let me tell you, the most important preparation is having ears of steel. When the fireworks explode, it's very noisy."

She handed the new headphones to Xiao Tuanzi, a little girl: "You wear these."

Tong Zhiqi's over-ear headphones were way too big for the baby's head.

"Tong Zhile, you take it yourself, and then lend it out!"

The younger sister pouted: "How stingy!"

Before the fireworks show, it was time for the parade.

After dinner, Zhu Zhu stood by the roadside in the fairy-tale town early, tiptoeing to watch the parade of cartoon characters.

Jiang Cheng picked her up.

This way, she could see more and further.

Initially, Tao Shaorong was concerned that with so few visitors after the private booking, the parade might lack its usual lively atmosphere.

But before he could think of a solution, several celebrity guests had already invited the staff to join in. First, the producers from each group, then the members of the photography team, and then more and more staff were pulled in.

The staff were too shy to be on camera, covering their faces with their hands.

Tong Zhiqi interacted with the passing floats, directly asking about the cartoon characters he didn't recognize.

"Hello! That tall one, what's your name!"

Ji Ning loudly replied: "I'm Bear Big, Bear Big!"

"Last time, someone said Ningning would be perfect to audition for a Disney princess, and it's true! Now add Tong Zhiqi, and they can go together, playing Bear Big and Bear Two."

"How can people be so outgoing! I really want to be friends with them!"

"Trust me, introverts being friends with such outgoing people will only make them cringe."

"The staff next to them are all blushing, as if their thoughts were subtitled—'Save me, save me, save me!'"

"Ha ha ha ha, the younger sister looked shocked, and before she could stop him, the older brother almost joined the parade."

"Ningning actually imitated Xiong Da's tone; she must have watched a lot of cartoons with our little Zhu Bao."

The main character in the float leaned out, his voice warm and sincere: "I'm Xiong Er, and the one behind me is my brother Xiong Da!"

Xiong Er's voice was exactly the same as in the cartoon.

Zhu Zhu's little face lit up with excitement: "Daddy, is Guang Touqiang here?"

Mr. Jiang had also watched cartoons with the baby.

He remembered the cartoon characters clearly and lifted the child a bit higher.

"He's over there."

"Where?"

"The bald one."

Xiao Tuanzi patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder calmly.

"Daddy, I want to go see mommy."

Jiang Cheng: ...

Can't we connect on the same topic?

To keep his daughter, Mr. Jiang decided to try harder.

The clumsy dad used props to try and win over the baby.

He bought two giant hammer balloons, one for Zhu Zhu and one for himself.

"Sweetie, let's play a game."

"What game are we playing?"

"Whack-a-mole."

Soon, viewers in the live stream noticed the baby and Mr. Jiang playing the game.

Mr. Jiang was holding two giant hammer balloons.

The rules of the whack-a-mole game were simple: when the little mole popped up, he gently tapped it back with the hammer balloon.

Zhu Zhu played the role of the little mole.

She would jump up now and then, her round eyes crinkling into crescent moons, especially when she dodged the hammer balloon attack, feeling a surge of accomplishment.

"Having fun?" Ji Ning noticed them and walked over.

Zhu Zhu: "Fun!"

Ji Ning: "Now it's daddy's turn to play the mole!"

Mommy and baby each held a big hammer balloon.

"Mr. Jiang, crouch down!"

"No way, our big boss can't lose face!"

With a "whoosh," the night sky burst into light.

The fireworks show kicked off.

All the celebrity guests looked up at the sky at the same time.

The fireworks painted beautiful arcs above the castle before exploding.

The dark sky lit up, and Zhu Zhu was so dazzled by the colors that her mouth hung open.

"Mommy! Look at that!"

The fireworks bloomed, dazzling and brilliant, but gone in a flash.

But with the kids' innocent laughter, the shifting lights, and the fireworks' fleeting brilliance before they faded...

Right then, Ji Ning wished she could believe, just like Zhu Zhu, in a beautiful fairy tale world.

The little one looked up: "So pretty!"

"Where'd you get that accent from?" Jiang Cheng chuckled.

"The fireworks soar into the sky and turn into stars!" Zhu Zhu raised her little hand, reaching out with all her might, but the sky was so far away. "Can we bring the stars and fireworks home?"

"Hold on tight," Jiang Cheng said softly.

Ji Ning looked down at her empty palm.

Until a big hand covered hers, helping her hold on tight.

Her hand felt like it had been suddenly burned by the fireworks.

Her heart skipped a beat.

"Like this," he whispered.

Zhu Zhu's little hand clenched tight: "Got it!"

Just like before, the little one caught the fireworks.

Ji Ning pulled her hand back, opened her palm, and said with a straight face, "Nothing at all."

"Interview time! What were you thinking during that eye contact? (passing the mic.jpg)"

"Ahhhhhhh—"

"Didn't even get to finish screaming before it was over?"

"Hahaha, nothing at all."

"Ji Ning, did you install an anti-addiction system or something?"

Ji Ning: Huh?

Xiao Tuanzi didn't catch what her parents were saying.

She was lost in the fireworks, mesmerized by the night sky's beauty.

Zhu Zhu clasped her hands tightly and tucked them into her little pocket.

"The fireworks are so pretty, let's take them home with us!"