By eight o’clock in the morning, almost everyone had gathered downstairs.
The children lined up to receive breakfast from the director.
“Thank you, Uncle.”
Yan Yuchen politely accepted his breakfast with both hands.
Yu Siyi and Bai Zhizhi followed his example immediately.
Seeing the other children doing it, Qin Qiqi and Chen Xiao copied them too. They accepted their meals with both hands and loudly shouted:
“THANK YOU, UNCLE!”
The comments immediately praised them.
[This is why every group of kids needs an older child to set an example.]
[Children really do learn by imitation.]
[Praise for our big brother Yuchen! He’s amazing.]
[Full marks for Yuchen!]
Seeing this, Song Qiruo quickly moved closer to Yuan Qingning to seek advice.
“Who raised Yuchen at home?”
“My husband and I are both busy.”
“My father-in-law raised him.”
“The old man is extremely strict.”
The comments laughed.
[Movie Queen Song: Why are your elders and my elders completely different species?]
[Honestly, Qin Qiqi desperately needs an elder who can teach him proper habits.]
[Exactly. You can see how quickly he copies Yuchen.]
[Both Qin Qiqi and Chen Xiao need guidance.]
Yuan Qingning sighed helplessly.
Truthfully, Yan Yuchen’s good behavior had very little to do with her.
Grandpa Yan had practically raised his grandson as a future successor.
The boy had been expected to learn everything.
There was even a period when Yuan Qingning took time off work.
Despite being home every day, she barely saw her own son because his schedule was packed with classes.
After hearing the answer, Song Qiruo thought about her own mother-in-law, who spoiled Qin Qiqi endlessly.
She sighed too.
Meanwhile, Yu Siyi carefully carried a tray of breakfast and placed it in front of Jin Qiao.
“As expected of you, Yu Siyi!”
Jin Qiao took a bite of a steamed bun and gave him a thumbs-up.
The comments instantly reacted.
[As expected of you too, Jin Qiao.]
[The more she praises him, the stronger Forty-One’s motivation becomes.]
[Look at that embarrassed little face turning red.]
The director called everyone together.
“Children, please come draw today’s task cards.”
“After completing your task this morning, you’ll earn ingredients for lunch.”
“How many ingredients you receive depends on how well you perform.”
Yu Siyi handed his card to Jin Qiao.
She read it.
[Dry Pickled Vegetables]
Location: Hongyang Village, House No. 10
She slipped the card into her pocket.
Then she looked at Yuan Qingning.
“What did you get?”
Yuan Qingning was staring at her own card with a frown.
“Herding sheep.”
Jin Qiao sucked in a breath.
Then quietly gave Yu Siyi another thumbs-up.
Excellent draw, son.
Mommy’s good boy.
The comments laughed.
[Forty-One has incredible luck.]
[The comparison instantly improved Jin Qiao’s mood.]
“What did you get?” Yuan Qingning asked.
“Drying pickled vegetables.”
“Do you know how sheep herding works?”
“I think…”
“It means walking around a lot.”
“Really?”
“No idea.”
The comments lost it.
[A completely meaningless conversation.]
[Neither of them seems particularly bright.]
[The moment Jin Qiao said “No idea,” Yuan Qingning’s expression died.]
[I’m crying from laughter.]
[Yuan Qingning has given up on life.]
However, the words “herding sheep” were incredibly attractive to Yan Yuchen.
He’d only seen it on television before.
Meanwhile, beside him, Yu Siyi was staring at the sheep-herding card with sparkling eyes.
He looked openly jealous.
Seeing this, Yuan Qingning smiled slightly.
“Your son seems to like herding sheep.”
“Want to trade?”
Jin Qiao glanced at Yu Siyi’s expression and immediately covered her forehead.
“I think we’ll pass.”
“I’m getting old.”
“I can’t run anymore.”
Bai Zhizhi had also drawn the pickled vegetable task.
Qin Qiqi drew sheep herding.
Chen Xiao got a task involving cutting pig fodder.
Soon everyone split into groups.
The moment Bai Zhizhi learned she was grouped with Yu Siyi, she immediately ran over.
She grabbed his hand and started pulling him forward.
The comments melted.
[Big Sister Zhizhi has activated.]
[Look at them holding hands.]
[These two are painfully adorable together.]
The children marched off on their own.
Xia Wan quickly called after them.
“Do you two even know where you’re going?”
Zhizhi immediately pointed at the task card.
“Little Brother Siyi knows!”
Yu Siyi nodded seriously.
Just as Xia Wan was about to say something else, Jin Qiao stopped her.
Instead, she turned toward the children.
“You two walk in front.”
“Zhizhi’s mom and I will follow behind.”
“You’re responsible for leading us to our destination.”
“Okay!”
The two children immediately accepted the mission.
The comments were impressed.
As they walked through the village, Bai Zhizhi and Yu Siyi confidently stopped passing villagers to ask for directions.
“Excuse me, Uncle!”
“Do you know where House Number Ten is?”
The comments burst into laughter.
[Jin Qiao has successfully turned laziness into a teaching opportunity.]
[I’ve learned something today.]
[When I have children, I’m doing exactly this.]
[Same.]
[First, go have children.]
[Sorry. I was just talking big.]
House Number Ten belonged to the village chief.
In front of the house was a huge open area where villagers were drying pickled vegetables.
“Hello, Uncle!”
“We came to help!”
The village chief smiled warmly and led them to their work area.
“All you need to do is take the vegetables out of the jars and spread them onto the drying racks.”
“Got it.”
“We’ll take care of it.”
“You can go back to your work.”
When they had arrived, the chief had already been busy moving heavy jars.
Jin Qiao didn’t want to waste his time.
Xia Wan quickly observed the situation and began assigning roles.
“The children will take the vegetables out of the jars.”
“The moms will spread them out to dry.”
Jin Qiao immediately added:
“Do we have confidence?”
The two children raised their hands high.
“YES!”
The comments joined in.
[WE HAVE CONFIDENCE TOO!]
[Let’s go!]
[I suddenly want to dry pickled vegetables.]
Things were significantly less peaceful.
“Mom, stand a little farther over there.”
“Don’t block the sheep.”
“Qin Qiqi, move over and stop that sheep from going that way.”
“Auntie Song, stand farther back if you’re scared.”
Almost the entire operation consisted of Yan Yuchen issuing instructions.
The shepherd had explained things once.
Just once.
And Yuchen remembered everything.
Now he was directing the entire team like a tiny manager.
The comments were delighted.
[Yuchen really loves this sheep-herding thing.]
[Commander Yuchen.]
[He’s so serious. I want to pinch his cheeks.]
[Everyone else looks completely confused.]
[Qin Qiqi looks like a soccer goalkeeper.]
[The way he’s spreading his arms to block sheep is killing me.]
A while later—
“Little sheep!”
“Slow down!”
“I can’t keep up!”
Qin Qiqi was gasping for breath as he climbed another hill.
At this point, he no longer thought sheep herding was fun.
He deeply regretted everything.
So tired—aaaaaaah!
Song Qiruo was tired too.
But compared to filming schedules, this was manageable.
Yan Yuchen grabbed Qin Qiqi’s hand.
“Brother Qiqi!”
“Hurry up!”
“We’ll lose the sheep!”
He tried pulling him forward.
Unfortunately, Qin Qiqi was completely out of energy.
“Brother Yuchen…”
“You go ahead.”
“Catch the sheep.”
“Don’t worry about me.”
“I really can’t do this anymore.”
Yuchen hesitated.
Then nodded.
“Okay.”
“Rest for a little while and come find us.”
“I’ll go catch the sheep first.”
Qin Qiqi was too exhausted to speak.
He could only nod weakly.
He had never run this much in his entire life.
Not to mention all the uphill and downhill climbing.
But one thing confused him.
How did Brother Yuchen have so much energy?
The comments immediately found the scene hilarious.
[Why does this suddenly feel like a drama?]
[“Go. Leave me behind.”]
[HAHAHAHAHAHA.]
[Qiqi really tried his best.]
[This poor kid clearly doesn’t exercise.]
[Throwing him into mountain sheep-herding was brutal.]
[Qiqi is amazing too, okay?!]
[Yuchen and Qiqi are both doing great!]