Chapter 30: The Scientist Bigshot × The Glamorous Actress — End

The production team knocked on the door according to the address given by Sister Wu. Not long after, a small childish voice came from inside, seemingly trying to keep quiet.

“Who is it?”

“We are from the ‘Baby Go Forward’ show crew. Is this Xi Nian’s house?”

Upon hearing this, the door was opened. It was Gu Yin who came out of the kitchen. Next to him stood a little adorable child with rosy lips and white teeth. The little one looked at the crew members, put a finger to his lips, and shushed them, “Mommy is sleeping, could you please be quieter?”

“Okay, okay.” The staff were all charmed by the little cutie.

Gu Yin arranged for everyone to sit down and got water for them before going to wake Xi Nian. “Baby, wake up.”

“Sleepy…” Xi Nian mumbled twice, reluctant to get up.

“The crew is here, hurry and get up.”

Upon hearing this, Xi Nian sat up with a flop. “Why so early? Where are my clothes? Ah, Gu Yin, it’s all your fault!”

Gu Yin touched his nose, wondering why he was being blamed again.

Half an hour later, Xi Nian, freshly washed and dressed, came out. She smiled at her son who was happily interacting with the crew. “Zaizi, did you bring fruits for the uncles and aunties?”

“Yes! Zaizi brought out the big fruits, and big meat too!”

Xi Nian looked at the big sausage on the coffee table and instantly understood what “big meat” meant. That silly son—how was anyone supposed to eat such a big sausage!

“Zaizi, you’re so good!”

[“Nian Bao looks so young!”]

[“Yes, yes, this must be without makeup, she looks even younger.”]

[“Is Big Boss Gu about to leave?”]

[“Yeah, can Nian Bao really handle taking care of the kid? She wakes up later than the kid, haha.”]

[“And our Zaizi is still the one entertaining guests, hahaha.”]

After saying goodbye to Gu Yin, Xi Nian officially began filming the show. “Welcome Xi Nian and Zaizi. Before we start, we have a few quick questions for Xi Nian.”

“What is Zaizi’s favorite food?”

“Big meat!” Before Xi Nian could answer, Zaizi eagerly shouted, “Yummy!”

[“Hahaha, give my Zaizi some meat!”]

[“Show crew, turn on the tip function. I want to buy meat for my Zaizi!”]

“What is Zaizi’s favorite game?”

“Cooking!” Zaizi happily brought out his little home kitchen, “To cook for Mommy.”

[“Hahaha, amazing! Zaizi is really something!”]

[“Zaizi, look here, sister wants to eat what you cook!”]

[“The one above wants to eat? No way!”]

“What about Zaizi’s… forget it, no need to ask. Let’s just give the task directly: please have Xi Nian and Zaizi spend the whole day together.”

[“Haha, the directors are helpless, Zaizi is too impressive!”]

Spending time alone with Zaizi was a first for Xi Nian. Before this, it was always Xi’s parents, Gu’s parents, or Gu Yin helping her. She didn’t know what kind of experience this day together would bring.

“Zaizi, did Dad make breakfast for you?”

The crew had prepared everything before Xi Nian came out, and after announcing the task, they no longer interfered with the mother and child’s activities.

“Yes, he made some for Mommy too.” Zaizi sat on the sofa, swinging his little legs, watching the magical world on the screen.

“If Zaizi watches TV, Mommy will eat and then come play with you.”

“Okay!” The big sausage that had just been given to the crew was back in Zaizi’s hands. He munched on it while watching the show, looking very relaxed.

When he saw something strange, he asked Xi Nian, “Mommy, Mommy, is that big fish tasty?”

Xi Nian glanced at what her son was pointing at—goodness, it was a shark!

[“How did Zaizi become such a little foodie? He even dares to eat shark, Zaizi’s amazing.”]

“Zaizi, this big fish is called a shark. There are many kinds, like tiger sharks and whale sharks. They are the wolves of the ocean and very fierce. If Zaizi ever sees or meets one, he must not provoke them, okay?”

“Alright, no eating, Zaizi understands.” Zaizi shook his head a bit disappointed.

[“So what did Zaizi understand? That he can’t eat it?”]

Zaizi was very well-behaved. After watching the show for a while and drinking a bottle of milk, his eyes finally couldn’t stay open any longer. His little head nodded slowly.

Xi Nian saw how tired he was and went forward to pick him up.

She placed him in his little bed and tucked him in. Watching him peacefully fall asleep, she suddenly felt sleepy herself and didn’t resist lying down beside him to keep him company.

[“Wow, Nian Bao just woke up, how is she asleep again?”]

[“Zaizi was so good all morning, even brought food to Mommy sometimes. So who is taking care of who in this show, Mommy or the kid?”]

Around 1:30 p.m., Xi Nian and Zaizi both woke up. Zaizi squinted and gave his mom a kiss on the cheek, very manly, saying, “Mommy, you keep sleeping, Zaizi will make you food.”

“Hmm?!” Xi Nian suddenly wasn’t sleepy anymore and was quite confused. She followed Zaizi and watched as he took out his little home kitchen one by one. The pots and pans were quite complete.

Zaizi put some cooking oil in the pan, cracked an egg, and after a while flipped the egg skillfully, frying two eggs perfectly.

He also took out two chicken breasts Gu Yin had marinated earlier, cooked them, and plated them nicely.

Looking at the plate, he found it looked a bit plain, so with his little legs, he put shrimp and broccoli into a small pot to boil, thus preparing dinner for both of them.

Xi Nian watched her son’s skilled movements, eyes wide open in surprise. Wow, Gu Yin was really raising a good future husband for her!

“Mommy, eat.” Zaizi excitedly offered the food to Xi Nian. Since she had eaten a little earlier and hadn’t eaten much, this was enough for her.

She tentatively took a bite. Not bad, actually—the taste was quite good. She gave a thumbs-up. “Little one, you’re amazing! How did you think of making food for Mom?”

The little one shook his head in frustration. “Daddy said Mom doesn’t know how to cook anything. If I don’t take care of Mom, she’ll cry.”

Ahhhhhh, Gu Yin, you’re ruining my reputation right in front of the baby?

[Hahaha, Gu Big Boss, just spoil her then.]

[This time, include the little one too—just spoil your mom.]

The mother and son spent the whole day together harmoniously. Xi Nian acted childishly, playing LEGO and watching TV with the little one, and regularly prepared fruit for him.

And the little one not only shared his food with Mom but also cooked dinner for her.

[Suddenly thought of a phrase: “A loving mother and filial son.”]

“Tomorrow, we will go together to Chongming Ancient Town. Four families will gather to enjoy the fun of raising children together. Xi Nian, please prepare your and the little one’s luggage. We will depart promptly at 9 a.m. tomorrow,” the production team announced the next day’s schedule in the evening.

Gu Yin had long prepared their things—one large suitcase and one small one. The next day, Xi Nian simply took their things and followed the production team’s vehicle to depart.

On the way, the little one looked around curiously and asked his mother, “Mom, will Xiaoyuer come too?”

Xiaoyuer was the child of Cheng Yi and Xiao Yan, about half a year older than the little one. They had played together a few times before, but their interactions had never been very harmonious.

“Yes, little one, you must get along well with Xiaoyuer.”

“I don’t like him. He’s not as handsome as me, and Weiwei doesn’t like him either,” Xi Nian said with a dark expression.

[New name extracted: Weiwei.]

[Could it be my little hubby already has a girlfriend at such a young age?]

[I don’t believe it. I don’t believe it. The little one is mine.]

The car stopped at the entrance of the ancient town. Four families were already waiting at the gate for the production team to announce their mission.

The little one got off the car and immediately widened his eyes. He spotted a cute little girl named Yu Xue Weiwei in the distance and gave a big smile. He waved his hand and shouted, “Weiwei!”

Then he ran toward the girl with his short little legs. The girl heard his call, jumped up, broke free from her mother’s embrace, and rushed toward the little one. The two hugged as if they had been reunited after a long time apart.

“Weiwei, why did you come too? You never told me.”

“Little one, you’re so silly. You’ve never been to kindergarten, how could I tell you?”

“That’s true.” The little one patted his head, looking robust, then took the girl’s hand and showed her to Mom. “Mom, Mom, look, this is my girlfriend.”

Xi Nian looked apologetically at Cheng Xue. “Little one, you can’t say that!”

“I’m not lying,” the little one shook his head repeatedly, looking at Mom with disapproval. “We are going to get married.”

Xi Nian hurriedly covered her son’s mouth. Why does this kid say everything out loud?

“You’re talking nonsense. Weiwei is going to be with me,” Xiaoyuer suddenly rushed out. The love triangle situation amazed Xi Nian.

[Whoa, here comes the love triangle drama.]

[Looking forward to it, hahahaha.]

Nearby, Ouwei’s son Qianqian also jumped out, “Xiaoyuer, you’re the liar. My big brother is right—Weiwei is my big brother’s girlfriend. We all know.”

[Whoa, do all these four kids know each other?]

[Little one is so young, already the eldest brother and has a girlfriend? I feel like I’ll never catch up to him in this life.]

Seeing the chaotic relationship situation on site, the production team quickly announced the mission. “Dear kids and parents, Chongming Ancient Town has a very long history. Our mission this phase is to live and learn in the town, continuously grow and improve. At the end, there will be a small test for the babies. Everyone, please work hard!”

……

“Hahaha, Gu Jinghe, look how silly you were as a kid!”

“Like you weren’t silly! You even rushed out to snatch a girlfriend!” Gu Jinghe pouted, looking at his cousin with disdain. If it weren’t for his mother forcing him to attend this gathering, he wouldn’t have come.

“How’s it going with Weiwei? When are you getting married?” Xiao Yu asked with a smile. As he grew older, he became increasingly envious of Aunt’s family life—stable but happy. Unlike his own family, always chaotic and noisy.

“Soon. After she graduates,” Gu Jinghe replied. Gu Jinghe and Wen Yuwei had been childhood sweethearts since high school. They confirmed their relationship as soon as they graduated and had been very loving ever since. They planned to marry as soon as Wen Yuwei finished graduate school.

Xi Nian looked at her son proudly but puzzled. How did the bright, clever, and adorable little girl she once was end up being “won over” by her son, who was such a pig?

In this lifetime, Gu Yin developed many effective medicines for curing diseases, winning many awards and patents. He was highly praised and respected.

His wife Xi Nian worked diligently in acting, never causing trouble. Through her efforts, she won many Best Actress awards in film and television and was called the top dual-career artist. Many young people still watched her shows and hailed her as a goddess.

Their son Gu Jinghe excelled academically from childhood. As he grew up, he worked with his father in research, inheriting his father’s legacy and also launching many beneficial medicines. Like his parents, he was deeply in love with Wen Yuwei.

“Honey, do you have any dreams?” Gu Yin, now fully white-haired, asked, holding Xi Nian, whose hair had also turned silver.

“I have many dreams. When I was little, I wanted to be my parents’ pride. Later, I joined the entertainment industry, hoping to act well and become famous early, to have works of my own. Then I met you and wanted to be with you forever, never to part.”

“Have all your dreams come true?”

Xi Nian shook her head. “There is still one that hasn’t.”

Gu Yin looked at her puzzled. “What is it?”

“I won’t tell you,” Xi Nian mischievously shook her head, just like when she was young.

Gu Yin laughed and gently touched her face. “You little rascal!”

Xi Nian lived to eighty-eight. When she lay on her deathbed, her family gathered around. Gu Jinghe, with his wife and son, sobbed uncontrollably, praying for more time with her.

Gu Yin quietly held Xi Nian’s hand. Seeing her mouth move as if wanting to say something, he leaned closer and heard her whisper, “My last dream, to be with you for a lifetime, has… come true.” Then she closed her eyes.

Tears streamed down Gu Yin’s face. After a long pause, he nodded slowly. “We will be together for a lifetime.”

On the day Gu Jinghe arranged his mother’s funeral, their father was nowhere to be seen. Feeling uneasy, he gave some instructions and hurried home, only to find that his father had passed away.

Gu Jinghe held his father, crying bitterly. His wife comforted him, “Jinghe, don’t be sad. Dad just went to find Mom. They must be very happy now.”

“Congratulations, host, on completing the mission. The side mission rewards will be issued in the next world. Please prepare to start the next mission,” the system said. Seeing Gu Yin remain silent for a long time, it was puzzled.

“System, do you think there is an afterlife?” Gu Yin stared blankly into the void.

“Host, you have become too emotionally involved. Please do not immerse yourself too deeply,” the system comforted with its limited intellect. “Do you wish to clear your emotions?”

Gu Yin was silent for a long while, then sighed softly. “Clear them.”