Chapter 17

When Shen Mingyou woke up early in the morning, she found Jiang Chen cooking breakfast in the kitchen.

The housekeeper and chef were anxiously wondering why the man of the house was cooking himself and had sent the chefs away.

Shen Mingyou was also surprised.

Jiang Chen had never cooked before. At home, someone else prepared his meals, and at work, he ate in the company cafeteria. For him, cooking seemed like a waste of time.

Even Nian Nian, who followed her mother out, found it odd.

Nian Nian tugged at her mother’s clothes and asked, “Mom, can I skip breakfast?”

Nian Nian didn’t want to eat the breakfast made by her father.

Shen Mingyou reassured her, “It’s okay, Mom won’t eat it either.”

Jiang Chen, who was leaving the kitchen, overheard their conversation.

“Go in and make breakfast,” Jiang Chen instructed the chef, having thrown all the breakfast he had made into the trash.

Jiang Chen had spent the entire night studying recipes after reflecting deeply on his marriage and realizing he had never tried the meals Shen Mingyou made for him. He wanted to make the effort himself.

Jiang Chen, who was always perfect in everything, imagined preparing a wonderful breakfast for his wife and daughter, only to find he was a complete disaster in the kitchen.

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The show was recorded at a resort in City A.

At nine in the morning, as soon as the live broadcast started, comments flooded in.

[Sister Yuzu, here I come!]

[My dear Nian Nian, long time no see.]

[H brand’s Asian image spokesperson, Sister Yuzu is awesome. When will the commercial be shot? I can’t wait for the promotional photos!]

[Sister Youzi, your fans have suddenly reached 20 million. When will you send out bonuses? Is the family photo ready? Send it up soon!]

…

As Shen Mingyou’s live broadcast began, her fans and viewers rushed in. The audience had grown from a few thousand to over a million.

The car arrived at the designated location.

As soon as Nian Nian got out, she was surrounded by a group of children.

“Sister Nian Nian, why did you just arrive? We’ve been waiting for you.”

“Sister Nian Nian, I missed you so much.”

“Nian Nian, I wanted to see you again soon. I’m so happy to finally see you.”

Nian Nian was overwhelmed by their enthusiasm. She had been busy with her activities and had little time for these friends.

Even the gifts she had prepared were only done because her mother reminded her.

Nian Nian took out gifts from her backpack for her friends: “Gifts.”

Jiang Xu was touched by the gift: “Wow, Nian Nian really missed us and got such fun toys for us. Nian Nian, you’re so kind!”

Zhou Ziai and Zhou Ziyu said: “Sister Nian Nian is the best.”

Seeing his younger siblings happy, Zhao Yiyang gave them the gifts he had brought. After distributing them, he presented Shen Mingyou with a beautifully wrapped small gift box.

Shen Mingyou pointed at herself and asked, “Is this a gift for me?”

“Yeah.” Last time, when sister Ziai had an allergic reaction, Zhao Yiyang thought he was to blame, but Aunt Shen firmly told him it wasn’t his fault. Zhao Yiyang felt touched and warm inside.

He likes Aunt Shen, so he brought her a gift today.

Zhao Yiyang’s eyes sparkled: “Auntie, open it and take a look.”

“Thank you.” Shen Mingyou opened the box and found a hand-woven bracelet. There were a few crooked spots, clearly made by hand. “Did you make this yourself?”

Zhao Yiyang nodded shyly.

Shen Mingyou put on the bracelet. “It looks great, doesn’t it? It matches my outfit today perfectly. I feel even better than last time.”

Zhao Yiyang: “…”

Aunt Shen’s way of complimenting people is unique.

“Aunt Shen is very beautiful.” After being praised, Zhao Yiyang complimented Aunt Shen, then quickly ran away.

[Hahaha, Zhao Yiyang runs faster than a rabbit, moving his hands and feet together. It’s so funny.]

[Nian Nian: What should I do if my friends are too enthusiastic? Waiting online, urgent!]

[The kids are so cute; let the weird aunt rub them a bit.]

[What’s going on? It seems Zhao Yiyang is Shen Mingyou’s little fanboy. He looks at Aunt Shen with admiration. Is Aunt Shen too charming, or is Zhao Yiyang also into her looks at a young age? Like us, he’s become a fan.]

…

After all the guests arrived, Chief Director Feng Jingze said: “The theme of this episode of “Super Mom” is – Friends come from afar. The goal is to let children experience their mothers’ social circles and get to know them better. At the end of the last episode, we asked each guest to invite friends. We’re excited to see mothers and children interacting with friends from afar.”

Soon, it was time for the guests to appear.

[Ahhh, we finally get to this part. My curiosity was piqued last week. I wonder which guest the mothers will invite.]

[I’m most looking forward to Gu Aifei. She has many friends, so she’ll definitely invite a big shot!]

[The person Zhong Yao invited might be Yao Tuo, the person Fang Tang invited might be her singer friend, and Gu Aifei will invite someone big. As for Shen Mingyou, she has the most variables. I’m afraid to guess about her.]

…

As expected, Zhong Yao invited Yao Tuo, a leading male host on Orange TV and a respected figure in the industry. Yao Tuo is eloquent and has a good relationship with people, making him a fitting guest for Zhong Yao, also a leading host on Orange TV.

[Yao Tuo is so funny. He always teases Zhao Yiyang, who tries to hide from him.]

[Why don’t Zhong Yao and Yao Tuo start a show together? They’re both hosts on Orange TV. Though they’ve worked together before, they don’t have a dedicated show.]

Yao Tuo is great at energizing the atmosphere. As soon as he arrived, he made everyone laugh, creating a lively atmosphere.

Fang Tang invited Zhuang Yi, a famous female composer known for her popular songs and numerous Best Composition Awards. Her arrival surprised the audience.

[Zhuang Yi’s songs are so moving.]

[A dreamlike collaboration between a singer and a composer. Fang Tang’s most famous songs were composed by Zhuang Yi.]

[Bestie friendship is also good!]

…

When it was time for Gu Aifei, the most anticipated guest, Gu Aifei is a popular young actress known for working with big-name actors. The program allows any guest, but the more famous, the better.

Gu Aifei’s understanding of the audience’s psychology led her to invite Ji Wenlun, a highly sought-after TV King. His appearance caused a huge spike in viewers.

[Ahhh, it’s Ji Wenlun, the TV King!!!]

[Gu Aifei is awesome! She invited Ji Wenlun, who is difficult to get.]

[I remember Aifei worked with Ji Wenlun years ago. They haven’t interacted much since, so it’s surprising they’re friends.]

[Aifei is really low-key. No one knew she was friends with Ji Wenlun until now.]

[Ji Wenlun rarely appears on variety shows unless promoting new dramas. His appearance shows a close relationship with Aifei.]

[Many directors and actors praise Aifei for her popularity and good nature. Few in the industry match her in popularity.]

[Shen Mingyou, among the four mothers, has the least experience and probably knows fewer celebrities. Although she’s a wealthy lady, inviting an unfamiliar celebrity would seem fake.]

[“I’m not curious about who Shen Mingyou invites, because no matter who she invites, it won’t be a bigger star than Ji Wenlun!”]

Ji Wenlun’s appearance stirred excitement in the comment section.

Ji Wenlun is a well-known actor who’s been famous for several years. He struggled in the early days of his career but became popular after playing the second male lead in a hit drama. His role moved the audience to tears, and he gained even more popularity than the drama’s main actors. Since then, he has starred in several successful dramas, becoming a major traffic star. 

Ji Wenlun didn’t stop there. About four or five years ago, he starred in several highly successful TV shows, earning the Best Actor award and becoming a household name. Lately, he has rarely appeared on screen. Some say he may transition to directing or is preparing for the big screen. Fans eagerly await his return and expect him to bring more surprises.

Ji Wenlun’s appearance on this variety show caused a sensation. After greeting Gu Aifei’s family, he warmly greeted the other moms and babies. When it was Shen Mingyou’s turn, she noticed Ji Wenlun holding her hand a little tighter than expected, but he quickly let go and politely greeted her.

After welcoming Ji Wenlun, Yao Tuo asked, “Are you good friends with Aifei? I didn’t know that.”

Ji Wenlun smiled, “Yes, we’ve been good friends since our first collaboration.”

Yao Tuo asked jokingly, “What kind of good friends?”

Ji Wenlun replied, “It’s hard to define. But before each filming, Aifei would bring the script to my house with her husband to discuss it. Zhou Jingxing loves his wife so much that he makes sure she’s never hungry during these discussions, so he often cooks in my kitchen. He’s probably more familiar with my kitchen than I am.”