Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Under the purplish-red hues of the beach night sky, Zhou Xu, Zhu Wei, and Xingxing’s dad handled dinner preparations while the others busied themselves setting up the area.

Since they were so tall, Ming Zai’s two fathers were assigned to hang decorative lights between the coconut trees.

By the straight trunks, Bao Tingyuan secured the string lights while Wen Cishu fastened small colorful flags between the pearly white lights.

About half an hour later, everything was ready, and the four families' dinner officially began.

The children cheered and rushed to the table, met with the mouthwatering smell of the food.

“What a luxurious seafood feast! I’m gonna pile my plate high!”

“Thinking this might be our last meal together makes this moment feel so precious—snap, for memories!”

Clearly, the guests felt the same way. Wen Cishu snapped photos with his phone, capturing the kids’ cute, silly faces.

After the meal began, Zhou Xu sighed regretfully, “The seafood here is so fresh that a pro like me can’t even show off.”

Zhu Wei teased, “Teacher Zhou, even at thirty percent of your ability, you’ve won over our taste buds. No need to be modest.”

“Exactly.”

Wen Cishu took a bite of the clam chawanmushi, seasoned with just a bit of soy sauce—so tender it practically melted in his mouth.

He picked up Bao Tingyuan’s spoon and whispered playfully, “Try it quickly, or it’ll be gone.”

Across from them, Yi Ming kept sneaking glances while whispering to Xingxing beside him.

Bao Yiming: “Look, my little dad is so good to my big dad.”

Xingxing happened to fish out a perfect little conch.

He cleverly used a toothpick to pry out the meat and handed it to Yi Ming. “Here, you eat this.”

Bao Yiming mumbled through a full mouth, “Did you see it?”

Xingxing glanced quickly. “Yeah, I saw it.”

“Ming Zai, what are you doing? Xingxing’s being so nice to you too, don’t you notice?”

“Exactly, this kid won’t take his eyes off his dads, afraid of being left out.”

After dinner, the adults cleared away the long table and pulled the chairs closer, circling around two roaring bonfires as they began the family games set up by the crew.

Xiao Qi and Rong Rong snuggled in their dads’ laps, while Xingxing and Bao Yiming sat close together, right beside their parents.

The dancing orange firelight cast everyone in a warm, lively glow.

Wen Cishu and Bao Tingyuan sat close together.

Wrapped in a thick blanket, Wen Cishu’s hand was held by Bao Tingyuan, who played with the ring on his finger.

Across from them, Zhu Wei and Chu Han whispered to each other, gushing things like, “So handsome.”

Wen Cishu looked over the bonfire at them and smiled. “Come on ladies, give me a break.”

Here's the improved translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

Chu Han said, "It's not just us saying it, the audience would definitely agree too."

She turned to Xiao Qi's mom and asked, "Isn't this angle just so pleasing to the eye?"

Xiao Qi's mom nodded with a smile.

"Exactly, mommy, don't be shy~" she said teasingly, "It's the last episode, savor every moment~ Woo!"

"Getting to admire such unbelievably handsome guys up close is just so amazing, ahhh!"

"The firelight reflecting on the couple's faces is like an MV or movie scene."

Wen Cishu jumped in to change the subject, asking, "How does this round work? Let's start already, I'm so excited to begin!"

Zhou Xu pulled out a white cylindrical box from behind his chair, filled with a stack of task cards.

He drew one and showed it to everyone, "The kids will pick, and every family member has to answer."

He chuckled, "Since Yi Ming's dad can't wait, we'll start with your family!"

Everyone laughed, and Xiao Qi clapped his little hands in delight.

"Huh?"

Wen Cishu had dug his own grave, glancing at Bao Tingyuan.

Bao Tingyuan gave his hand a reassuring squeeze and took the box, placing it in front of Wen Cishu. Then, he turned to his son, who was sitting one seat away, and said, "Yi Ming, you pick."

Bao Yiming closed his eyes, randomly selected a card, and handed it to his dad.

Wen Cishu read the contents aloud, "All three family members must say in unison—what is the little one's favorite clothing color?"

Bao Yiming lit up, "Is it really such an easy question?!"

He looked at his two dads, "You can't mess this up, or I'll be really sad."

Wen Cishu felt a bit worried, his mind flipping through memories of the little one's bedroom, wardrobe, and the colors of his toys.

Zhou Xu said, "I'll count down, and you all say it together. One, two, three—"

Three very different voices said at the same time: "Blue."

The moment the answer was spoken, Wen Cishu looked at them in surprise.

Bao Yiming was so excited he jumped up, leaning over to hug both his dads' shoulders at once, "Yay! We did it! This is awesome!"

Bao Tingyuan rubbed the back of his son's neck and reminded him, "Sit properly."

Bao Yiming plopped back down, still grinning.

"Ming Zai, really, your dads obviously know what you like!"

"Mom looked so nervous just now, afraid of answering wrong and disappointing Ming Zai, huh?"

"Dad's surprising, he doesn't seem the type to notice such small details, but he actually got it right?"

"Not at all, from how dad's been these past two episodes, he's really observant!" Afterward, Bao Yiming put the card back and passed the box to the next family.

Here's the edited translation incorporating all expert suggestions:

He said excitedly, "I love this game so much! Hurry up and pass it back, I still want to answer!"

Wen Cishu: "..."

— Baby, that's really scary!

While Xingxing's family was answering the question, Wen Cishu glanced at them sideways, only to feel his hand being playfully fiddled with, each finger at a time under the blanket by Bao Tingyuan.

He thought to himself: Trying to get my attention, huh? So childish!

But as Bao Tingyuan's fingertips slowly traced circles on his palm, creating a soft, ticklish feeling, Wen Cishu started getting distracted.

He took the opportunity to adjust the blanket and gave him a quick glare.

Bao Tingyuan's eyes behind his glasses instead showed a hint of confusion, as if asking, "What is it?"

Wen Cishu: "?"

Irritated, he tightened his grip on Bao Tingyuan's fingertips to stop them from moving around.

"Look! Dad and Mom are secretly interacting!"

"The couple are flirting with their eyes—this is a formal setting, you two better behave! (bangs table)"

The task card went around cheerfully and returned to Ming Zai's family.

Bao Yiming handed the box over: "Dad, it's your turn to draw a card this time."

Wen Cishu reached in and pulled out a card, praying silently it wouldn't be too difficult.

He read the content: "Please ask the fourth guest to your left to ask any question, then answer it."

This question was pretty interesting. Wen Cishu counted and realized it was Chu Han.

Chu Han already looked like the lucky one, pointing at herself: "Me?"

Zhu Wei hooked arms with her: "Quick, think of one."

Wen Cishu said, "Sister Han, go easy on me. Don't make it too hard."

Chu Han looked at the couple, thought for a few seconds, and smiled before raising her hand to ask: "Everyone, can I ask a question about Yi Ming's two dads' relationship?"

"Yes!"

"Absolutely!"

Apart from Wen Cishu and Bao Tingyuan, the other parents suddenly got excited.

"Sister Han! If you ask a good one, you'll be my goddess from now on!"

"Hahaha, suddenly paying attention—Sister Han, please, give us some fun details about Dad and Mom!"

Only the four kids were confused:

What's wrong with these adults?

Bao Yiming scratched his head: "Aunt Xingxing, what are you going to ask?" After thinking for a moment, Chu Han recalled the audience question from the third season and said: "Yi Ming, last time at home, did your dad already answer how your two dads met?"

Here's the edited translation incorporating the expert suggestions:

Zhu Wei laughed: "You actually watched it too?"

Chu Han chuckled: "I missed the live broadcast and watched the recording instead."

Bao Yiming nodded: "I remember, Little Dad said his first impression of Daddy was that he seemed fierce."

Wen Cishu: ...This little one remembers everything!

Chu Han said: "Now Auntie wants to ask Daddy, what was Daddy's first impression of Little Dad?"

Zhu Wei kept nodding, stifling laughter: "Yes, yes, yes."

"Wow, we're all listening!"

"Han-jie, you're amazing! The viewers would love to know!"

Wen Cishu was speechless, but also somewhat curious.

He leaned slightly outward, glanced at Bao Tingyuan, and teased softly: "Answer? If not, I'll help you put in a good word with Han-jie?"

Chu Han pretended to be serious: "No room for negotiation with Han-jie, this is a mandatory question. Haha."

Bao Yiming looked at his silent Daddy, who had been staring at Little Dad, and urged: "Well? Daddy, why aren't you saying anything?"

Wen Cishu couldn't read the expression in his eyes either, as if blocked by the glasses, which reflected the bonfire's light, making it unclear.

Thinking Bao Tingyuan didn't want to talk, he was about to change the subject.

Bao Tingyuan slowly said: "My first impression was... that this unfamiliar boy from the East was the person from my dreams."

Everyone went quiet.

Only the distant sounds of waves, sea breeze, and burning firewood remained.

Wen Cishu's eyes widened slowly, flickering with tiny flames.

He slowly straightened up.

Clearly, he knew something wasn't right.

Chu Han pressed softly: "So, during the blind date, you fell in love at first sight with Yiming's Little Dad?"

Bao Tingyuan looked at her.

Meeting Yiming's Daddy today, Chu Han felt this man's presence was overwhelming. Now, across the bonfire, his green eyes stared directly, piercingly sharp.

Bao Tingyuan slightly shook his head and turned back to the person beside him: "The first time I saw him wasn't during the blind date. It was in Paris."

Wen Cishu's heart skipped a beat, gripping Bao Tingyuan's hand tightly.

— He guessed right. Their blind date wasn't their first meeting.

"Oh my god, what is this if not love at first sight?! And with an international romance too!"

"They met before marriage and coincidentally ran into each other on a blind date? Is this real life or what?"

"Mommy straight up won over a Chinese-French mixed man? That's our magnificent Eastern beauty!" Papa Rong also asked eagerly: "So you just came to China and found and married him?"

Bao Tingyuan looked at him and replied with a polite but distant smile, "The Q&A session is over. I'll keep the details to myself."

Others: "?"

Their excitement was instantly deflated.

Wen Cishu was both surprised and amused.

That's Bao Tingyuan for you—whenever he didn’t want to talk, he always had a legitimate excuse to brush it off.

"What the hell? Do we need to pay for the rest? I’ll pay for it, I have money, I want to hear it!!"

"Seriously? You’re leaving us on a cliffhanger? This is the final episode!"

"Likely the last time this family appears publicly, boohoo… Big Daddy's cruel, I won’t sleep tonight!"

The game portion continued.

But Wen Cishu thought to himself:

Bao Tingyuan, you’d better explain this to me later, or else we're through!