DTBS - Chapter 159
Chapter 159: Parenting Show 11: This is a Parenting Show
"You're asking who the most beautiful painter on this island is?"
"Mhm mhm~" The little cat nodded.
"Need you even ask? Of course, it's our Painter Zhou! Her house is located at…"
And so, Tao Aiqin, leveraging her advantage (being adorable), successfully inquired about the location from a passerby.
On the way to Zhou Linwan's residence, the System, which usually stayed quiet in Tao Aiqin's mind unless necessary, actively nudged her: "The Main System has updated a new function. To show its happiness, it has rewarded all System Hosts with one lottery chance. Do you want to draw?"
"Draw, of course," Tao Aiqin felt the System was stating the obvious. "The Main System is giving something away for free for once, why wouldn't I take this chance?"
"…Don't you need to wash your hands, burn incense, and pray to Buddha?" The System had been browsing the forums diligently lately. "I heard some Systems say their Hosts wash their hands three times before drawing, saying it helps get good items."
"Oh, please. I was bound and chosen from the vast sea of people. I don't know if I used up all my luck or had terrible misfortune, but whatever it is, it shows my fortune level. Stop talking nonsense and get the wheel spinning!"
System: "…"
System 030 opened the wheel for her. With a thought, the little cat made the wheel spin "whoosh whoosh whoosh." After the pointer stopped, a golden light burst from the screen…
"Golden Legend!" The System was shocked.
【Congratulations on obtaining UR-level skill – [Roll] (When using Roll, you gain an invincibility frame Buff)】
Tao Aiqin: "…"
System: "…"
What do I need an invincible roll for?! Do you think I'm fighting monsters in the Soul World?!
"Can I sell it?" Tao Aiqin discussed with the System. "Or see if I can exchange it with other Systems on the forum? Trade for some skills more practical in the modern world."
"Like?" The System was curious about what she considered practical skills.
"Like giving me galaxy jump technology or spaceship hull manufacturing technology, so I can help humanity broaden its horizons, explore the mysteries of the universe, and search for biodiversity."
"…6"
So you haven't given up on your interstellar dream yet!
However, the invincible roll skill quickly came in handy.
The little cat peeked into the courtyard, saw no one, and stepped inside. Just as she was about to call out to see where Meng Huashi and Ming Siwen were, she saw a large white mass fly out from the fence—a great goose! It could actually fly!
The large white goose (relatively speaking) landed, proudly shook its feathers, its black chest patch prominent. It was the same one that chased Ming Siwen before.
This time, it flapped its wings and charged towards the little cat. This goose seemed to have poor eyesight and mistook her for someone else. Seeing that the previously "fierce" little girl had no weapon, it wanted to teach her a harsh lesson and get revenge.
Seeing it pounce, Tao Aiqin decisively used her newly acquired skill—Roll!
Goose: I pounce!
Qin: I roll—
The invincibility effect from the roll appeared in reality. The goose's hard beak was deflected by an unknown force and couldn't touch Tao Aiqin at all.
The goose, which had just smacked its beak on the concrete ground, saw stars. Although it didn't understand why its head was knocked off course, it remained persistent, fighting with even more vigor!
Goose: I pounce again!
Qin: I'll roll again—
This time, the goose hit the stone wall covered with red cloth by the courtyard gate. Its head spun, and it staggered back several steps.
"Pfft~" The little cat snickered.
"Gak gak gak!" The goose was furious and prepared to attack her lower body.
Meanwhile, the staff member who was about to rush forward abruptly stopped. The corner of his clothes flashed across the live stream. Watching the cat—no, one person and one goose—rapidly circling the courtyard, everyone was dumbfounded.
Did I come to the set of a kid show? Is this really not the set of some growth-type female lead wuxia drama? This scene looks exactly like Master Goose instructing the little girl in qinggong (lightness skill).
In the observation room, Dai Congxu was greatly shocked: "Is she really a cat?!"
She's too fast at dodging.
What on earth is that outrageous actress Qin Qingshang teaching her daughter at home?! Did you film too many wuxia movies and now you're determined to raise your daughter into a martial arts heroine from a young age?
【When I type a question mark, it's not that I have a problem, it's that I think YOU have a big problem!】
【Good heavens, this agile movement, confirmed feline!】
【It has the same vibe as when Sister Qin bravely charged through the haunted house back then】
【I know! I was wondering why Qin Qingshang gained fans so quickly! She's a cat demon! No one dislikes cats!】
【? Don't be too ridiculous】
【Gak gak gak gak gak gak, I'm dying of laughter】
【Master Goose, try cutting through her middle】
【Help, this scene can really be filmed for a TV show, no editing needed, a single shot! Human-Goose War!】
【Others film 《The Return of the Condor Heroes》, you film 《The Divine Goose and the Heroine》!】
【Hahahahahaha, Divine Goose】
When Ming Siwen led Meng Huashi back to the small courtyard, they saw the little cat patting the goose lying on the ground, seemingly talking to it:
"Hey, what's wrong? Get up and keep playing~"
The goose lay sprawled on the ground, feeling utterly exhausted.
"Qinqin!" Meng Huashi saw the distinctive large goose. She decisively let go of Ming Siwen's hand and quickly ran to the wall, dragging a long stick over. She was afraid that fierce goose would bully Tao Aiqin.
Seeing the familiar figure, the goose twisted its long neck. New grudges added to old ones, the indignant rage turned into strength, filling its weary body. It flapped its wings and ran away, honking "gak gak gak"… Bullying the few with the many, I'm leaving!
It flew back to the goose pen to rest.
"Qinqin, are you okay?" Meng Huashi saw the goose leave and looked worriedly at the little cat. Seeing her white cat outfit had become dirty, the clean little white cat turned into a dirty little gray cat, she couldn't help but feel resentment towards that goose. The girl's soft voice this time carried a hint of undeniable firmness: "Going too far! I'll make it apologize to you."
"Huh?" The little one hadn't had time to explain to Meng Huashi when she saw her usually shy childhood friend holding a long stick and walking towards the goose pen.
"Don't go, don't go!" Tao Aiqin saw her looking angry and couldn't pull her back, so she simply leaned in and hugged her. "Mengmeng, I'm fine. That goose is fierce, it'll peck you. Don't go! I'm a little tired. I'll go with you later, I'll protect you."
Meng Huashi was hugged by her and didn't resist, just nodded softly. She gave a quiet "Mhm."
She patted the little cat soothingly: "Qinqin's clothes are dirty."
"Mengmeng is a little black cat, and I've become a little gray cat, so we're even closer!" The little one talked nonsense.
Hearing this, Meng Huashi tilted her head, deep in thought…
Oh right, black cats and gray cats are more alike. In that case, she and Qinqin are more like family!
She absolutely loved Tao Aiqin's nonsense.
Ming Siwen: "…"
As expected of children, do you even understand? I was the one bullied by the goose, Meng Huashi saved me.
Your little childhood friend isn't a delicate little girl, she can chase geese!
Chase geese, do you understand?!
And she chases geese with a stick!
Also, the little girl was indeed led astray by Qin Qingshang during filming. Now, when Meng Huashi gets excited, she also starts using idioms like Qin Qingshang.
【Wuwuwu the friendship between girls, so good to ship】
【Friendship? Believe it or not, I bet these two will definitely be in love when they grow up!】
【They are still children! Can those shipping CP stop being so twisted】
【Childhood friend with childhood friend, not the first time】
【Did anyone notice that when Mengmeng said 'going too far,' it felt very impactful? I feel like if she pursues acting when she grows up, she'll achieve something】
【Ship away, ship away. If these two aren't a couple in the future, I'll eat this computer screen right here!】
【Here they come again, trying to trick people into eating and drinking】
【I'm different, I ship He Ruotang x Tao Aiqin (dog head)】
【Heresy!!!!】
【This is a kid show! Not a baby romance show! Wake up!】
When Tao Qiuyun and Qin Qingshang arrived, they happened to see the two little ones hugging each other and whispering friendly secrets. Ming Siwen was sitting at the table, having poured three bowls of water, ready to call the two little ones over to drink.
"Teacher Ming!" Qin Qingshang stepped forward. "Have you and Mengmeng settled in? Where's Linwan?"
Ming Siwen smiled, "She hurt her back and probably needs to rest. It's good that there are no islanders interfering, we can properly investigate the clues."
"Okay, then shall we go meet up with the other guests first?" Qin Qingshang was happy to find her thoughts aligned with Ming Siwen's.
"Qingshang, come look at this first!" Tao Qiuyun's voice slightly rose as she stood in front of the stone wall covered with old red cloth.
Hearing this, Qin Qingshang and Ming Siwen both walked towards her. Tao Aiqin also took Meng Huashi's hand and stood beside Tao Qiuyun, ready to watch the excitement.
"What is it, Mama?" The little cat tugged at her sleeve. "The big goose's beak touched here just now."
"Yes, there's a hole here," Tao Qiuyun pointed to the gap in the red cloth. Stone powder scattered, revealing the texture underneath. "Look, this section of the stone wall is covered. This isn't just red cloth draped over it, but deliberately hidden."
Since the red cloth hung from the roof, there were probably many heavy objects pressing it down, making it impossible to pull off completely, only lift a part. The woman's fair hand rested on the stone wall, her voice clear: "This isn't an ordinary stone wall either, it's specially made."
"I see," Qin Qingshang, who spent a lot of time on sets, immediately understood when she saw the small gap in the wall. "This is the same kind of stone used for chest breaking stone performances. It can be easily smashed."
"Should we open it and see?" Ming Siwen suggested. "This seems to be a clue."
In the observation room, Dai Congxu saw them wanting to smash the hidden stone wall and yelled anxiously: "Quickly go stop them! Stop them immediately! Even if it means revealing the plot early, whatever it takes, just don't let them smash that wall!"
He was sweating profusely: "From now on, keep a close eye on the guests, especially don't let them come and damage this wall! And…"
Dai Congxu gritted his teeth: "Catch that 'ambitious' great goose and use it to welcome the guests tonight!"
This goose bullied Ming Siwen and Tao Aiqin. While those two were blessed with good fortune and were fine this time, it couldn't be kept! If it injured other guests in the future, the production team couldn't afford to take responsibility.
Lu Xiaokui patted his shoulder, saying earnestly: "I understand you, Lao Dai. A variety show with no script for the live broadcast is indeed not easy, it's practically inhuman work. Let me tell you, when I saw Qin Qingshang in the haunted house wanting to charge straight to the end, I felt exactly like you do now, a mix of fear and shock. I even suspected she was the destined female lead, that heaven couldn't bear to let her suffer."
After all, he had participated in the planning of this variety show. Lu Xiaokui naturally knew what was behind this disguised stone wall. Theoretically, this was a clue that would only be received before clearing the level, to be revealed by Zhou Linwan. But as a result…
A well-disguised wall, usually impossible to detect by touch. The production team wasn't afraid of the guests searching for clues. Besides, they were all "delicate" celebrities, who would bother to lift that dirty, heavy red cloth?
One has to say, Tao Qiuyun, you really don't have the arrogance of a domineering CEO…
But! His and Dai Congxu's brilliant arrangement was ruined by a goose!
Eat it, they must stew this thing and eat it!
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