Volume One, Chapter 37: Shen Qi Is No Match for Ji Tianwang When It Comes to Fashion Sense

"Chief Director, Lin Xiaolu has absolutely violated the rules of our program!" Zhang Wei said, looking somewhat indignant.

"Even before the live broadcast ended today, the internet was already buzzing with heated discussions. It even hit the trending topics, claiming that Lin Xiaolu had tipped off Ji Ming about the broadcast in advance..."

Hong Tao remained as indifferent as ever, his eyelids drooping. "They're cursing that couple, not our show. Why are you worrying about it?"

Zhang Wei was taken aback. "That's not right. Our show's main selling point is that the fathers and children are unaware of the live broadcast, thus showcasing their most daily habits..."

Hong Tao smiled slightly and explained, "You're overthinking it. Think about it: with the popularity of our S-tier variety show, backed by Li Huangue's massive fan base and Shen Qi's outstanding performance, the Li Huangue family's broadcast was bound to be a hot topic online. As a veteran in the entertainment industry, could Ji Ming possibly not know?"

"Even if Ji Ming doesn't follow our show, could he not know his wife is participating in it? And from there, couldn't he guess that he was being broadcasted too?"

"Even if he didn't know after the first two families were broadcast, he certainly would have known once he saw himself trending, right?"

Zhang Wei seemed to understand. "So you don't care about Film Empress Lin Xiaolu's family at all?"

Hong Tao nodded. "Every show needs its biggest highlights; everything else can be treated as the green leaves that provide contrast. The greater the disparity, the more topics for discussion, the more conflict there is, and the more explosive the show becomes!"

Zhang Wei was stunned. By this logic, wasn't Bai Qinghe's side just like Lin Xiaolu's?

...

That night, Bai Qinghe and her husband, Liang Bin, sat on the sofa for a final confirmation of their plans. Only after feeling that everything was set did they finally relax.

"Lin Xiaolu really embarrassed herself today. I wanted to help her, but I truly couldn't. Li Huangue is young, but she is incredibly overbearing," Bai Qinghe said, still feeling a lingering fear.

Liang Bin nodded, his tone steady. "I'm not like Ji Ming. He's a heavenly king-level artist; any negative incident has a terrible impact on him."

Bai Qinghe felt relieved. She wrapped her arms around Liang Bin’s neck and sat on his lap.

"Chaochao is asleep..." Bai Qinghe breathed out like an orchid, her eyes misty. With her seductive figure and flaming red lips, she felt her husband had truly gotten the better end of the bargain. She was extremely confident in her appearance and physique, but the expected reaction did not come.

Not feeling anything pressing against her, Bai Qinghe couldn't help but look at Liang Bin with a blank expression.

Liang Bin looked slightly awkward. "I'm a bit tired today..."

Bai Qinghe became displeased, adding a hint of jealousy. "Li Huangue and Shen Qi are always as thick as thieves..."

Images of Li Huangue suddenly flashed through Liang Bin's mind, and he suddenly perked up. Bai Qinghe felt it and regained her confidence.

...

"Welcome everyone to the live broadcast of the third family in the first episode of 'Mom's on a Business Trip'!" Fang Qian, dressed in an intellectual pink suit, opened the show with a smile.

The four female celebrities sitting in the observation group were as radiant as ever, though Lin Xiaolu was dressed more modestly today, a sharp contrast to the exquisite makeup and flashy clothes she wore the day before.

Others might not understand, but Li Huangue and the others knew very well. After the overwhelming awkwardness of the previous day, Lin Xiaolu didn't want to attract attention, trying her best to stay low-key to prevent yesterday's topics from spilling into today.

Bai Qinghe was very friendly today. "Diva Huangue, your outfit today is so beautiful. Did Shen Qi pick it out for you?"

"Him? Pfft... he doesn't understand these things, at least not as well as Heavenly King Ji does."

Lin Xiaolu: ...

"Yiyi, you look even cuter today than you did yesterday."

"Thank you, Sister Qinghe. Actually, my favorite style is the mature, sexy look like Sister Xiaolu's, but I can't pull it off."

Lin Xiaolu: ...

"Xiaolu, you look very capable today."

Lin Xiaolu forced a smile. "Thank you..."

[Does it feel like Film Empress Lin has lost her nerve? She's completely different from the high-energy state she was in before.]

[Nonsense, the whole internet is scolding you; could you stay upbeat?]

[To be honest, yesterday felt like watching a family play that had been rehearsed countless times. My cringe levels were off the charts.]

[I hope the Bai family brings some surprises today.]

[If you ask me, they should just give Shen Qi and Xiao Kun a dedicated segment. I've gone back to watch the highlights several times; it was so funny it cured my constipation.]

...

The broadcast began. The interior of Bai Qinghe's villa appeared on screen, and everyone's eyes lit up. The living room had an antique aesthetic, with a new Chinese-style decor that felt extremely tasteful. The furniture appeared to be crafted from exquisite black walnut with clean lines. Elegant paintings hung on the walls. At a massive long table, Liang Bin was teaching Liang Chaochao how to practice calligraphy.

This scene looked infinitely better than Ji Ming sleeping in late yesterday!

Bai Qinghe smiled and began to introduce her family. "My husband's name is Liang Bin, and he is the Vice President of Daocheng Spark Media. Come to think of it, his industry has a lot in common with mine..."

"He is a very serious and rigorous person, and his personality is also very steady..."

"My son's name is Liang Chaochao. He is eight years old and in the second grade. His studies give us no cause for worry, and he has a very disciplined and honest personality. This is inseparable from my husband's education..."

...

Liang Bin looked stern, appearing very strict. Liang Chaochao was focused, and his calligraphy already showed some flair.

The comment section was full of praise. Practicing calligraphy first thing in the morning before eating—this family education was definitely top-tier!

A conspicuous red banner comment appeared on the screen.

[For an eight-year-old child to write calligraphy like this is indeed very impressive. One can see a solid foundation in the strokes; he must have been practicing with focus for quite some time.]

Li Lei smiled and introduced: "As we mentioned in the last episode, we have professional guest commentators at specific times. The person speaking now is our famous Chinese calligrapher, painter, and man of letters, Mr. Fang Shi!"

Wow!

The studio erupted in exclamation.

[Fang Shi? Is that our most authoritative calligrapher, painter, and historian in China?]

[The production team really went all out. They invited the Chinese God of Cooking, Mr. Lin Yiming, and now Mr. Fang Shi is here too.]

[Since Mr. Fang Shi is praising Chaochao like this, his foundation is beyond doubt.]

[At the very least, it looks much better than Film Empress Lin's family right now.]

Bai Qinghe smiled slightly and continued, "My husband himself loves these kinds of things: calligraphy, painting, poetry, history, literature..."

"He has let Chaochao learn by osmosis since he was young, and Chaochao likes it too."

Just then, the atmosphere suddenly changed. Liang Bin picked up a ruler, his face darkening, and struck Chaochao's small hand.

Smack!

"Is this written correctly? How many times have I told you? Why do you keep making this mistake?"

"Are your ears growing calluses?"

"You're asking for a beating!"