Shoutout to nyanmaru for the commission!
Ye Yunqing spent a few days at home going through the scripts, initially settling on a few auditions.
His agent contacted the production teams to schedule the auditions and also sent over a few endorsement offers for him to choose from.
Cheng Jingyao had no plans to film anything this year; his main job for now was returning to work at Shiyao Group.
After Tuntun’s daily question of “Is it Friday yet?” Friday finally arrived.
But instead of a trip to the amusement park, what awaited him was the first regular live broadcast of “Wonderful Moon.”
In addition to the two concentrated live broadcasts every weekend, the show arranged for four families to broadcast one day each from Tuesday to Friday, with any time slot of their choice. The minimum requirement was three hours, allowing viewers to see their daily interactions.
Tuntun’s family was scheduled for Friday, with a 9 a.m. broadcast that was announced in advance. Viewers gathered in the live room an hour early, and before the broadcast even began, the audience far exceeded that of the previous three families.
Chat Comments:
【It’s lagging! As expected of the traffic magnet, Mr. Yao.】
【CP fans reporting in! Where’s my lovely Qingqing?】
【They’re here! Where’s our little Tuntun? Quick, let Mommy give you a kiss! (*╯3╰)】
After waiting for a while, the live stream screen finally lit up.
Inside a moving car, Cheng Jingyao was driving, Ye Yunqing was sitting in the back, and beside him was Tuntun, strapped into his car seat, swinging his little feet and humming the theme song.
Although he had been eagerly awaiting Friday since Monday and had just learned that he wouldn’t be going to the amusement park today, the destination they were heading to still made him very excited.
He was wearing a white T-shirt with a little dinosaur on it, light green overalls, and shoes decorated with green cacti, swaying to the rhythm of his singing.
Cheng Jingyao was dressed in a light green T-shirt with white jeans, while Ye Yunqing wore a light green shirt paired with white suit pants. Two buttons of his shirt were undone, revealing a faint red mole about an inch below the midpoint between his collarbones.
Chat Comments:
【Ahhh! Tuntun is so cute today!】
【Qingqing looks so beautiful! I just want to lick that mole on his chest, slurp slurp (drooling).】
【Is this a family matching outfit? This is the first time I’ve seen President Yao wear such a soft color, and there’s even a little dinosaur on his chest, hahaha.】
【So, what’s the plan for the day with the whole family dressed in green?】
In the front passenger seat, the cameraman, who was in sync with the viewers, asked, “Mr. Ye, can you share today’s itinerary with everyone?”
Ye Yunqing looked at the camera and said, “Today, we’re taking Tuntun to his extracurricular class, then we’ll go visit his grandma.”
Tuntun nodded his little head in agreement, “Mhm!”
The previously peaceful chat suddenly erupted with some negative comments:
【Extracurricular classes? Why does such a young child need to attend extracurricular classes?】
【It’s summer break; can’t they just let the kid rest?】
【I thought the family heir would be different, but it turns out they’re just like the other families, pushing their kids too hard.】
【What have I done to deserve this? On Tuesday, I watched Hao do his summer homework during the live stream. On Wednesday, I watched Yinyin practice piano in the morning and violin in the afternoon. On Thursday, I watched Little Xingjia do mental math and Sudoku, and now on Friday, Tuntun has to go to an extracurricular class too! Can we get some activities that are actually fun for kids?】
【Hao is in middle school now, so he really should focus on his studies.】
【Zhao Yin is a musical prodigy, so it’s normal to cultivate her talents from a young age.】
【Little Xingjia is naturally gifted; his parents are laid-back, but he’s just a math-loving child prodigy with a great memory and strong logic.】
【And you believe that? Naive!】
【Whatever the case, Tuntun is only four years old. Isn’t it too much pressure for him to be involved in so many activities? The government is even advocating for less academic burden.】
【Why are you all so worried about other people’s business? Tuntun is the future heir of the Shiyao Group. Of course, he has to master many skills from a young age.】
【He’s just an adopted son. President Yao has an older brother who has a son, and that’s the legitimate “crown prince.”】
【Then Tuntun has to work even harder, right? Otherwise, he won’t be competitive.】
Just as the chat was getting heated, the viewers suddenly heard Cheng Jingyao’s voice.
“Tuntun.”
Cheng Jingyao intentionally engaged with Tuntun to encourage him to express himself more. “Can you tell everyone what you do in your extracurricular class?”
Tuntun stopped singing, wiggled excitedly in his seat, and looked at the camera with bright eyes. “I’m going to play with Lego and drive go-karts!”
Chat Comments:
【???】
【The clown is actually me?】
【Other kids: piano, mental math, summer homework. Mr. Yao’s kid: Lego and go-karts?】
【I’m so jealous! I’m insanely jealous!】
【Dad! Do you need another son?】
The casual interaction between father and son effortlessly defused the tension, but the haters and trolls quickly shifted their criticism to accuse Cheng Jingyao and Ye Yunqing of being irresponsible, allowing their child to play aimlessly.
This time, the audience responded before Cheng Jingyao could even speak:
【You’re the ones who complained about pushing kids too hard, and now you’re the ones saying it’s wrong to let them play? Do you think we’re all fools?】
【Your parents clearly didn’t raise you well, letting you whine like this.】
【Sweetie, stop watching the live stream and go finish your summer homework.】
***
Tuntun’s extracurricular class was at a member-only children’s development center, which had a separate campus with excellent security. To avoid the appearance of advertising, the name and location of the institution were not disclosed during the live stream.
Ye Yunqing had already spoken to the teachers at the development center and the parents of the other children, gaining their permission to stream parts of Tuntun’s Lego and go-kart classes.
While they couldn’t directly advertise, the development center was more than happy to showcase their campus and quality courses.
Most parents, aside from a few who were particularly concerned about privacy and either had their children wear masks or kept them home for the day, were pleased to learn that their children would be part of a live stream with celebrities.
In the Lego class, two of Tuntun’s classmates from his kindergarten—a boy and a girl—ran up to him as soon as they saw him.
“Tuntun!”
Tuntun also ran toward his friends. “Cola! Grape!”
He didn’t forget to turn back and wave at his dads. “Bye-bye, Daddies!”
Ye Yunqing and Cheng Jingyao waved back. “Go slow and be careful.”
Ye Yunqing handed Tuntun’s little backpack and water bottle to the young teacher waiting at the door. “Thank you, Ms. Rainbow.”
Ms. Rainbow had only ever seen Ye Yunqing and the nanny who usually picked up Tuntun. It wasn’t until the show Wonderful Moon that she realized Tuntun’s other parent was Cheng Jingyao. Trying to contain her excitement at seeing her idol, she maintained her professionalism in front of the camera. “It’s no trouble at all. Taking care of the children is our responsibility.”
Ye Yunqing added, “With the show’s crew here today, it might add to your workload. My assistant and the show’s staff will stay here, so if anything comes up, please feel free to communicate with us or contact me directly.”
Ms. Rainbow smiled, “Alright, rest assured.”
Cheng Jingyao noticed other parents looking over frequently and didn’t want to attract too much attention. He took Ye Yunqing’s hand and said to Ms. Rainbow, “We’ll be heading off now.”
Ms. Rainbow smiled knowingly, “Okay.”
Chat Comments:
【Wow! So many little humans! This place is paradise on earth!】
【You won’t think so once they start causing a ruckus.】
【Ms. Rainbow has that look of a fan who’s just seen her favorite CP (couple). No doubt about it!】
【But seriously, while Tuntun is in his class, where are you two going?】
【No way, right? They wouldn’t ditch the kid to go on a date, would they?】
【Leaving Tuntun behind, and wearing matching couple outfits? What a sneaky move!】
Despite the enthusiastic pleas in the chat, nothing could stop Cheng Jingyao and Ye Yunqing from leaving together.
The camera then cut to the Lego classroom, where Tuntun was already sitting obediently with his little friends.
Noticing the cameraman and camera next to Tuntun, the other kids curiously peeked over.
Kid #1: “Ms. Rainbow! There’s a strange uncle here!”
Cameraman: “…”
Ms. Rainbow smiled and explained to the kids, “These are cameramen here to film today. You don’t need to be nervous; just play like you usually do.”
Kid #2: “I know! They’re here to film Tuntun because his dad is a big star.”
“Wow! Tuntun’s dad is a big star!” The kids exclaimed and excitedly gathered around.
“Tuntun, does your dad appear on TV?”
“If these uncles are filming us, will we be on TV too?”
“Yay! I want to be on TV too! Yay!”
The shy kids watched from afar, while the more outgoing ones danced and showed off in front of the camera, stealing the spotlight.
Fortunately, there were three cameramen following Tuntun, so they didn’t miss any footage of him.
Tuntun was usually quiet and not very active in the Lego class. His close friends were just Cola and Grape, so being surrounded by so many kids for the first time made him a little shy but also happy. He nodded and said, “My dad, my dad is on TV.”
Cola and Grape nodded proudly in agreement, “Mhm.”
Grape added, “Tuntun has been on TV with his dad too. My mom and I saw it.”
The kids exclaimed again, “Wow! Tuntun’s dad really is a big star!”
“No, he’s not!”
A chubby little boy suddenly shouted loudly, “His dad is Aquaman, not a big star!”
The kids were stunned, and Tuntun was also startled, looking confusedly at the fierce little boy.
Nearby, Xu Youyou frowned and was about to step in, but a crew member pulled her back.
Kid #1 scratched his head, “What’s Aquaman?”
Kid #2 shouted, “I know! It’s the king of the sea!”
“Wow!” The kids, not fully understanding, were once again in awe.
“No, that’s wrong!” The chubby boy shouted even louder, “My dad said Aquaman is, is a bad guy!”
The kids froze.
Tuntun stood there, gradually frowning.
Qiqi, the boy who had just spoken, noticed that everyone was paying attention to him and proudly raised his chin, saying even more hurtful words.
“My dad also said that Tuntun isn’t really his dad’s child. He’s just someone his dad picked up.”
Chat Comments:
【Ahhh! Tuntun, don’t listen!】
【D*mn it! Someone hold me back, I’m going to smack this brat!】
