The Magic Castle, just like the model, looked especially magnificent, emitting an ancient and mysterious atmosphere from the outside.

As soon as the twins entered, they saw staff members wearing magic robes and holding magic wands.

Without further instructions from their mother, Xuran had already dragged her younger brother over, handing the model to her. “Sister, can we exchange this for a special item from the Magic Castle?”

“Wait a moment, little ones, let me take a look.” The staff member solemnly used her magic wand to tap the model. After seeing the tip of the wand glow faintly, she nodded, “Indeed you can, but before that, you need to independently complete a challenge and become the bravest little wizard to obtain the special item using your own abilities.”

She pointed to the screen displaying various amusement facilities. “Which one do you decide to undertake?”

Inside the Magic Castle were game facilities, including aerial gliding, broomstick bumper cars, abyssal narrow bridge, climbing the magic tree, magical chess hopscotch, and finally, the adventure journey.

They were obviously caught in a dilemma. Unable to hold back, Xuran asked Sheng Xia, “Mom, which one do you think we should choose?”

“Choose the one you most want to play first.”

Seeing that his brother was already excitedly pointing at the most thrilling adventure journey, Xuran shook her head disapprovingly. “But we still need to complete the mission quickly and get the item, right?”

She earnestly said, “Mom probably would like the best room, right?”

“But completing the mission isn’t the most important thing. If you can’t get the best room, choose the second-best. If that’s not possible, choose the third-best. If all else fails, just take a suite; after all, there won’t be really bad rooms here.”

Sheng Xia enjoyed lying down and relaxing. She was never particularly enthusiastic about tasks. At this moment, she tried to instill this mindset in the twins, saying seriously, “So, don’t rush for time. Instead, pay attention to your own feelings. If you want to play, just go and play. Your happiness is the most important, understand?”

Currently calculating which option takes the least time, Feng Jingxu, upon hearing her words, suddenly froze and couldn’t help turning his head to look at her.

He saw Sheng Xia lazily supporting her chin and persuading gently, “Just like when we chose the small boat before, and it turned from the second to the fourth. But weren’t you happy when rowing the boat?”

【Haha, is Sheng Xia trying to let everyone know that she likes to act lazy? As long as I act enough, no one can disturb me!】

【Wuwu, Sheng Xia may not be the perfect mom, but she must be the one who understands the children the most!】

【They are still so young, the most important thing is to be happy! It’s just that because of striving towards a goal, they have overlooked the surrounding scenery, which is a bit regrettable.】

【She has never instilled a competitive mindset in the children and actively plays with them. Before, she wanted cute babies like the Dragon-Phoenix twins; now, she envies them for having such parents.】

【Seriously, only stepmothers don’t care whether the child will excel or not, right? Other people’s kids have already won at the starting line. Isn’t she afraid the Dragon-Phoenix twins won’t catch up?】

【It’s so annoying that children start competing with each other from birth. Have they considered whether the kids want it or not? The twins are only four and a half years old, and they’re already outstanding, okay?】

However, the viewers of arguments had no effect on them.

After hearing Sheng Xia’s words, Feng Xuchen thought for a moment, hesitated, and nodded. He heard her ask again with a smile in his voice, “So now, Chen Chen wants to play the adventure journey, and RanRan, what do you want to play the most?”

“Well… I also like the adventure journey.”

Knowing that their mother cares a lot about them, Feng Xuran pursed her small lips, but the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but lift a little. She tightly held her little hand, shaking it gently, expressing her happiness with subtle movements, just like when she used to hold Sheng Xia’s fingers and make little happy gestures.

However, when Feng Xuchen raised his hand to cheer, she vetoed her brother’s opinion, analyzing seriously, “But Mom must like this too, right? Her leg is better now, and she can play with us, so—”

Feng Xuchen suddenly understood, his black eyes sparkling, continuing, “Right now, we should choose something that Mom can’t play, and later we can invite Mom to play together!”

【Tsk tsk, I knew four-year-old Sheng loves playing this way the most. Even the twins know, it’s really amusing.】

【 twins: If only we play, and Mom can’t play, she will definitely cry!】

【Wuwu, really love this atmosphere of considering each other; who understands?】

So, in the end, the twins chose the climbing project.

They weren’t afraid of heights, and they climbed to the top very hard, succeeding in one go. As soon as they entered the treehouse, they found the magical tree badge placed on the table.

Watching the twins peeking out from the treehouse, waving the badges happily at the camera, the comment section was full of praise for them.

And for the somewhat nervous Feng Jingxu, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Sheng Xia’s words reminded him of Feng Yan.

His grades were never outstanding, even though he barely gained some fame in the entertainment industry. However, in the eyes of the family, especially considering academics and home expectations, he was still not considered excellent. Therefore, every time he returned to school, he felt like he had turned back into an average student.

But whether it was when he initially submitted a blank paper or later when his grades gradually rose to average, as a parent, Feng Yan never said anything or demanded anything from him.

In the past, he used to think that the Feng family didn’t care about him or had no expectations for him.  he just never said it.

Now, combining Sheng Xia’s words, he seemed to understand something.

Feng Yan didn’t say anything, perhaps because he didn’t want to pressure him and thought that anything he did was acceptable. Or maybe, just like what Sheng Xia said earlier… as long as he was happy, everything else didn’t matter?

Upon careful consideration, he had been busy and working hard since he could remember, yet he didn’t know why he was putting in so much effort. Now that he finally had a goal and was climbing up in the entertainment industry, did he neglect the people around him and miss out on something?

Fortunately, it wasn’t too late now.

Feng Jingxu silently exhaled, watching the twins happily running back hand in hand. His proud and arrogant expression softened.

And his younger siblings wouldn’t have the psychological shadows he once had; they would grow up carefree under his protection… everything was just right.

The first to return was still Hang Xuan.

Without the guidance of Bai Jing, he used inquiries from passersby and his own analysis to find the place. Then, effortlessly solving the staff’s problem, he was the first to obtain the special item and run back.

Although they came a step late, the twins still occupied the second spot and got the luxurious family room.

Seeing Shi Yue as the third, Sheng Lanqiu felt a bit unhappy, but having learned her lesson, she didn’t show it and just smiled, patting his head, praising him for doing well.

But the audience might not have noticed anything. Shi Yue, who could sensitively capture his mom’s emotions, clearly felt that her mood wasn’t very good.

He pursed his mouth in confusion, suddenly thinking that before coming here, his grandparents asked him to get the first place, surpassing his brother Hang Xuan. Could it be that Mom also thought the same?

…But he had tried his best already, and he really didn’t want to surpass his brother Hang Xuan.

Aunt Sheng Xia and Brother Xuan Xuan are right; adults sometimes make mistakes. He and Brother Xuan Xuan are friends, and even if they compete for the first place, they shouldn’t have such thoughts. It’s not right.

Determined in his thoughts, Shi Yue, who was always calm and sensible, for the first time, did not comfort his mom when he noticed her mood was not good.

As if sensing something, Sheng Lanqiu suddenly glanced at his stepson. However, seeing him lower his eyes and not making eye contact, his profile was calm and firm. Sheng Lanqiu furrowed his brows.

She felt that Yue Yue was different somehow… Was it an illusion?

…

After assigning rooms, the guests went back to their rooms to freshen up. When they gathered again in the lobby, Director Xu still didn’t give any indication of the task.

Facing everyone’s puzzled and wary looks, Director Xu innocently cleared his throat, “This time, it’s a holiday resort theme. Of course, we want moms and their little ones to enjoy the vacation. Why would we intentionally trouble you?”

“That’s right, today all you need to do is take care of your little ones and have fun in this vacation estate.”

However, the more he explained with confidence, the more cautious the moms became, especially after being messed with by the production team in the previous episode. Without Bai Jing leading the way this time, Tao Rou calmly asked, “So, there’s no task this time?”

“Well, there is,” Director Xu cleared his throat lightly, “In the evening, we will officially announce the tasks. But for now, just enjoy taking your little ones around and experience the fun this place has to offer for you.”

Acknowledging that there would be a main task, the tension in the guests’ expressions suddenly eased as if silently expressing that this was the normal operation of the production team.

“That’s more like it. It feels suspicious when suddenly being nice to us. It always seems like there’s a conspiracy.”

Seeing Bai Jing patting her chest and muttering loudly, Director Xu couldn’t help but choke and began to reflect on what exactly they did to her in the last episode. …But it wasn’t like they did anything, right? Wasn’t he the one who was constantly scolded and made Sheng Xia’s blood pressure rise? Shouldn’t he be the one suffering the most?

Holding onto the hope of having one less day of tasks, the moms happily took their children to explore the vacation village.

Since this vacation village allowed the production team to shoot, there was a natural collaboration, and the production team had to assist in promoting this place. The guests were well aware of this and intentionally showcased the scenic spots of the vacation village with the cameras.

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