Chapter 34

After lunch, the production team secretly assigned a task to several fathers while the mothers were not paying attention.

The fathers opened the task list and saw:

[Do you want to escape the routine of raising children? Do you want a romantic date with your wife? Now’s your chance. This afternoon, fathers will plan a heart-warming date for their wives. The children will be taken care of by the program team.

The romantic date is about to start. Dads, plan ahead. Afterward, netizens will vote on the most romantic and heart-warming date plan. Don’t underestimate this title; it could become a trend. So, dads, do your best~]

Chief Director Wu Li watched with a smile as the fathers struggled with their task lists. He was excited to see how the fathers would use their creativity to create unforgettable romantic dates in the remote mountain village.

Since the fathers arrived, the audience had been eager to see the celebrity couples show their affection. With the children around, the guests were cautious about being too romantic. The program team decided to give the audience what they wanted.

You want to see couples being sweet? Then today you’ll get plenty of it. No sweetness, no money!

Mountains, countryside, forests, streams, markets… different date locations and experiences will surely make the audience happy.

Wu Li rubbed his hands, excited for the potential increase in ratings.

As for the kids, they had their own tasks.

After Nian Nian woke from a nap, she was happy to see her mother still there. But soon, she learned her parents would be away in the afternoon, leaving her alone.

“Can I come with you?”

“But Nian Nian has her own mission.” Shen Mingyou explained that the children had their own tasks, so Nian Nian would be separated from her parents.

“Nian Nian will learn dancing with other children this afternoon. When Mom and Dad come back, Nian Nian will perform for us.”

There are many left-behind children in the small mountain village where “Super Mom”. The program team had arranged some public welfare sponsorship and received gratitude from audiences worldwide.

The program team planned a cultural performance with the left-behind children and others who wanted to join, to thank people for their support.

The performance is a simple dance, like a kindergarten show, with a teacher leading and the children following.

Nian Nian was interested when she heard about dancing. She enjoyed dancing with her mother and Xingxing before.

“Okay then.” Nian Nian said, “Mom, come back soon.”

“Okay, Mom will be back after you complete your mission.”

After sending Nian Nian away, Shen Mingyou looked at Jiang Chen: “So, what’s our mission?”

Jiang Chen said mysteriously, “Keep it secret for now.”

Shen Mingyou replied, “If you don’t tell me, I won’t go.”

Jiang Chen glanced at the time: “I have to go. It’s the program team’s rule.”

“Why should I go with you if you don’t tell me where we’re going or what we’re doing?” Shen Mingyou complained, “It’s so sunny outside. I don’t want to sweat without a towel. I’m not Nian Nian; I’m not easily fooled.”

“…” Jiang Chen, “Why would I lie to you?”

He didn’t understand why his wife, who was so obedient with Nian Nian, became so “rebellious” with him.

[Mr. Jiang, why are you talking so much? Just pick up your wife and leave!]

[Why do I feel that Sister Youzi and Nian Nian are so similar right now? Both mother and daughter seem to love teasing President Jiang, hahaha.]

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After several fathers came up with date ideas, they all took action.

Zhao Heng prepared a date and took his wife to a stream in the village.

There were watermelons and other fruits soaking in the stream. A lounge chair was placed under a large tree on the shore. Sitting on the chair, you could dip your feet in the cool stream water. Zhao Heng had found this perfect spot after searching along the stream for a long time.

“How do you like it? This is a great date spot, isn’t it?” Zhao Heng pointed to the lounge chair and the big tree, saying, “The stream, the sun, the chairs, the parasol, and the iced fruit. Our stream vacation is just as good as an expensive island vacation, right?”

Zhao Heng was very enthusiastic. He grew up in the countryside and loved catching small fish and shrimp in rivers and streams as a child. He would take them home and fry them for his mother, making a delicious dish.

Now that his parents have moved to a city, his desire to live a carefree life in the countryside remains unchanged.

“Wait a minute, I’ll catch a few more fish. We can grill them later. They’ll taste amazing.” Zhao Heng picked up a stick with a sharp end, ready for fishing.

“When I was a kid, I often ate fish and shrimp from this stream, as well as stone snails found only here. They’re very tasty when fried. I haven’t had them for years…”

Zhong Yao, who grew up in a big city, was excited by Zhao Heng’s childhood stories. She rolled up her trouser legs and followed him into the stream. The water was icy cold. A small fish swam past her foot, making Zhong Yao exclaim.

“It’s okay, it’s just Little Fish,” Zhao Heng said, holding Zhong Yao’s hand. Noticing her face getting sunburned, he found some large leaves, soaked them in water, and used them as sunblock. Zhong Yao immediately felt much cooler.

Zhao Heng worked hard to give his wife a great date experience. He used his stick to spear fish. Initially, Zhong Yao thought he was just playing, but when Zhao Heng caught a palm-long fish with the stick, she was shocked and impressed.

Zhao Heng wanted to show off his skills. Catching a big fish was easy, but catching a smaller fish with just a stick was a real challenge. His technique was impressive, and soon he had caught six or seven fish. He lit a fire by the stream, and the smell of grilled fish filled the air.

Zhong Yao enjoyed soaking her feet in the cool water while eating grilled fish and sweet fruit.

[He caught the fish with just a stick. I think Zhao Heng could even join wilderness survival games. He’s amazing.]

[Zhong Yao’s look of admiration when she saw her husband catching fish was so vivid, hahaha.]

[It’s clear that Zhao Heng and Zhong Yao are having a lot of fun. Even though the date isn’t very romantic, it has a unique rural charm.]

[I really like Zhao Heng’s dating style. It reminds me of playing with friends in my hometown as a kid. I was so happy back then.]

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On the other hand, Jiang Yuan took his wife to the town market.

Jiang Yuan and Fang Tang were just happy to have some time away from Jiang Xiaoxu. The date itself wasn’t the main focus for them.

So, they wandered around the market, enjoyed their time together, and found it romantic enough.

“Since we had our child, it’s been hard to have time like this,” Fang Tang sighed.

“Yes, before we had kids, we went on dates often. Now, we work or take care of the child, and our dating has decreased.”

It’s not just about time; life seems to revolve around work and children, neglecting other aspects.

Jiang Yuan and his wife looked at each other, held hands, and reflected on their marriage.

[I understand that after marriage, life focuses on daily tasks, especially after having children, which can shift focus from the relationship between husband and wife.]

[Jiang Yuan and Fang Tang are actually a very sweet couple. They share interests and hobbies and understand each other with just a look. This level of understanding comes from true love.]

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