Chapter 9: You Slap Me
Yue Su and Yao Yao boarded the island and walked for several hundred meters before reaching the headquarters of the program.

At the center, there was a temporary stage with a red carpet extending out.

The moment Yue Su and Yao Yao stepped onto the red carpet, they were already under the camera’s gaze.

【Wow, the camera’s so close, visual impact!】
【Yue Su may have a lot of rumors, but her beauty is undeniable, simple and divine looks.】
【Since Yue Su left the entertainment industry, I haven’t seen anyone more beautiful than her.】

The camera zoomed in and landed on Yao Yao.

【Ah, so cute like a little dumpling, whose child is this? I want to steal her!】
【What color of sack does the little darling prefer?】
【Is this Yue Su’s daughter? What does she deserve such a precious child?!】

The host, Qian Man, stood in the middle and introduced Yue Su and Yao Yao to the camera.

Before them, four other pairs of guests had already arrived.

Others were still arriving, but Shen Junzai had already lost his patience.

He and Yue Su had never gotten along, and the moment he appeared, he went straight for the attack.

“Yue Su, you really have some nerve, making so many of us wait for you.”

【Wow, no wonder he’s Shen Zong!】
【Big shot move, this is what capital feels like.】
【Shen Zong isn’t wrong though, all the others here are seniors, Yue Su made them wait like this, so disrespectful.】
【She’s been acting like this for a long time.】

Yue Su didn’t want to bother with him, but then again, she wasn’t mute and could certainly respond to a challenge.

“Who has a bigger presence than Shen Zong? A cruise ship you’ve ridden once needs repairs; the tractor used for pulling pigs in the village is more durable than that.”

Shen Junzai’s face turned dark, as if she had compared him to a pig.

“Since the ship broke, don’t you think you should find a solution yourself?”

Yue Su clicked her tongue, her tone impatient, “Alright, it’s my fault, I apologize.”

Shen Junzai’s anger flared, and he shouted, “You’re insane!”

Yue Su lazily raised an eyebrow, not paying his anger any mind.

“You’re so fierce, I’ll reward you by letting you come to my house and be a doorman.”

Shen Junzai’s nostrils flared, gasping for air.

“You…”

He sneered, “Yue Su, after all these years, you haven’t changed.”

Yue Su pulled the corner of her lips, “And Shen Zong hasn’t changed either, still the same old J.”

She shrugged and raised her eyebrows, cool and aloof.

“Oh, I was talking about your MBTI type.”

Shen Junzai was choked, his face twisted, “You’re being outrageous!”

Yue Su: “You’re asking for it.”

Shen Junzai’s angry voice rang out, “Do you believe I’ll ruin your career in the entertainment industry?”

Yue Su smiled, “If you can’t squeeze into a circle, don’t force it. The ‘rich CEO’ persona doesn’t suit you.”

【How dare she!】
【It’s clear now, she and Shen Junzai have completely torn their masks off.】
【But isn’t she trying to make a comeback? They’ll be in the same circle, seeing each other everywhere.】
【Am I the only one who thinks this is hilarious? Yue Su’s got jokes.】

Shen Junzai still wanted to speak, but Jiang Wanti stood up, softly speaking, “It’s all a misunderstanding. Shen Zong didn’t know the ship would break down at this time.”

Yue Su coolly remarked, “Yeah, quite the coincidence.”

Qian Man walked out just in time, signaling for Yue Su and Yao Yao to wave at the camera.

In the broadcast, a wave of viewers began forming teams to steal the baby.

Next, Yi Xia stood up.

“I’m Yi Xia, this is my son Chen Xingjun.”

Yi Xia, over forty, was generous and kind, with a special affinity.

Standing next to her, Chen Xingjun appeared much more reserved, keeping his head down and not speaking.

Yuan Jin grabbed his son, Yuan Jilin, and stepped forward.

“Yue Su, I’ve heard much about you, I’m Yuan Jin, and this is my son…”

Yuan Jilin interjected, “Dad, let me introduce myself! I’m Yuan Jilin, eight years old!”

Jiang Wanti brought two children over.

The older one was Yuan Chenbi, the eldest grandson of Yuan Qiwu, and also eight years old.

The younger one was Jiang Xin, dressed in a princess dress.

She often appeared in public with Jiang Wanti, so everyone was familiar with her.

Shen Junzai’s son, Shen Mijin, dressed in a little suit, was only seven years old but already looked like a little adult, a perfect young master.

Finally, it was Yao Yao’s turn. She stepped forward gracefully.

“Hello everyone, I’m Yue Yao, nickname Yao Yao.”

She was the youngest, only reaching Yuan Jilin’s shoulder, looking like a little sticky rice dumpling standing beside them.

Yi Xia was the first to approach, unable to resist stroking her soft little face.

“So cute, how did you give birth to this little one? I want to steal her.”

Yuan Jin also found himself itching, his eyes full of envy.

But his son beat him to it, rushing forward and pushing his face near Yao Yao’s.

“Yao Yao, slap me!”

Yao Yao: “?”

This was the weirdest request she had ever heard.

Yuan Jilin patted his cheek, “It’s fine, I’m tough, you can slap me!”

Yao Yao looked at her hand.

Slap — she raised her hand and struck.

Yuan Jilin let out an “Ow!” and jumped three feet high, hopping back to Yuan Jin’s side.

“Dad, the little sister touched my face, she touched me!”

Yuan Jin: “…” Can I cut off this father-son relationship right now?

【Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter, Yuan Jilin is truly the ultimate lapdog!】
【Yao Yao: I wanted to slap him, but I’m afraid I’ll end up making him happy!】
【Finally get what those moms mean; this is how my son is treated like a dog.】
【If Fei Yangyang met Yuan Jilin, he’d probably hand him a cigarette and call him Big Brother.】
【Did anyone notice Yuan Chenbi? He seems to regret not acting faster.】

Sure enough, the next moment, Yuan Chenbi was ready to move.

Before he could act, Jiang Xin grabbed his arm.

“You’re not allowed to go.”

Yuan Chenbi, annoyed, shrugged her off.

“What’s it to you? Don’t meddle.”

Jiang Xin stamped her foot in frustration, “How embarrassing, trying to get slapped like that!”

Just now, everyone had found it amusing, and Yuan Jin didn’t think much of it.

But after Jiang Xin’s innocent remark, he felt a bit embarrassed, and his face turned red.

Jiang Wanti smiled apologetically toward Yuan Jin, “Xin Xin, don’t say such things.”

Jiang Xin huffed, “I didn’t say anything wrong.”

She and Jiang Wanti were alike in many ways; in front of the camera, she was never shy and actually enjoyed being in the spotlight, reveling in the feeling of being adored.

But with Yao Yao around, no one was looking at her anymore.

Seizing the moment, Yuan Chenbi broke free from Jiang Xin’s grip and ran up to Yao Yao.

Refusing to back down, he said, “Yao Yao, slap me too.”

Yao Yao hid her hands behind her back, puffing up her cheeks in defiance.

“I won’t!”

Yuan Chenbi’s world crumbled, “Why not?”

Yao Yao turned serious, “I’m afraid you’ll lick my hand.”

Yuan Chenbi: “…”

Although he really wanted to.

Yao Yao shook her head, studying him.

“You didn’t wash your face, it’s dirty.”

Yuan Chenbi cried out in protest, “I wash my face every day! Ask my aunt!”

Jiang Wanti awkwardly smiled, “Yao Yao, he just got a tan, he’s not unwashed.”

Yao Yao stretched out her hand, comparing the contrast of her fair skin to Yuan Chenbi’s darkened face. With a serious expression, she shook her head.

“He didn’t wash his face.”

The entire live chat exploded with “Hahahas.”

At this moment, Jiang Wanti felt more embarrassed than Yuan Jin.

Yuan Jilin had at least gotten a slap, but Yuan Chenbi was outright rejected.

The thought crossed her mind, and she fell silent.

Qian Man cleared his throat and announced that the final group of mysterious guests was about to appear.

“Everyone excited? This is the season’s big surprise guest!”

Jiang Wanti smiled gently and calmly replied, “Excited.”

Qian Man teasingly responded, “Oh, looks like Wanti already knows who it is.”

Shen Junzai raised his eyebrows, already guessing.

He probed, “Could it be President Fu?”

Jiang Wanti shrugged and smiled mysteriously.

“I didn’t say anything.”

She didn’t say anything, but her expression said it all.

Jiang Xin joyfully shouted, “It must be my Uncle Fu!”

【So sweet, it has to be President Fu.】
【I told you, Wanti hadn’t planned to join the show, she must’ve come for President Fu.】
【Come on, does President Fu need to be on this show? He’s definitely here for Wanti.】
【True love is real, finally they’re showing their couple goals!】
【I heard President Fu really dotes on Xin Xin, I’m looking forward to the family trio.】
【Wait, did you forget Yue Su? What if she’s not here for President Fu?】
【It’s obvious, her intentions are pretty clear.】

Yue Su remained indifferent, uninterested in Qian Man’s mysterious guest.

Until Fu Xijin and Nao Nao’s figures appeared in front of the camera, slowly approaching, pushing the live broadcast into a new climax.

With their entrance, the show Mysterious Island had four of its topics trending on search.

#Mysterious Guest Fu Xijin#
#Fu Xijin Jiang Wanti#
#Yue Su’s Daughter#
#Yao Yao I’m Afraid You’ll Lick My Hand#

Fu Xijin’s popularity skyrocketed, with a deep red “hot” label beside his name.