Chapter 11

The show “Me and My Kid” has always garnered a lot of attention every season, especially with the addition of celebrity families, keeping its popularity consistently high. It’s no surprise that it frequently trends on social media. However, what the production team didn’t expect was that this time, the show trended twice in a row, and it wasn’t due to any paid promotion—it was because of a regular family.

Director Li Ke had anticipated that Su Wen and Qi Wu would attract attention, but he hadn’t expected it to be this overwhelming, especially so early in the season.

Throughout the day, Huang Peng and Li Ke kept a close eye on the live stream’s viewership, watching as the popularity of Little Qi Wu’s stream continued to rise.

Various hashtags related to Little Qi Wu were trending in different spots, leaving some netizens who were unaware of the context puzzled.

[Just asking, is watching a kid’s show supposed to be this ceremonial now? What’s with all these synchronized comments?]

[Honestly, this is the first time I’ve seen a live stream like this, instead of the usual “Baby, mommy loves you!”]

[As a passerby, this kid looks like a work of art! I need to check this out!]

“This is interesting. It’s the first time our show has trended like this,” Huang Peng called over the publicity team. “Use the show’s official account to post a message praying for Liangliang.”

Once the show’s official account posted, everyone quickly understood the backstory, and not only did the live stream comments become more organized, but even Weibo posts started to resemble those of marketing accounts.

[I hope every child can grow up healthy. Mothers are truly great.]

[Children’s hearts are so pure. Little Qi Wu is amazing!]

[Is this kid an angel? Listening to her comfort Liangliang’s mom and talk to herself, somehow I felt comforted too.]

[Children are truly a gift from heaven to every family.]

[Seeing Little Qi Wu, and then looking at my own kid throwing a tantrum in the supermarket, I just want to drag them out.]

Little Qi Wu, unaware of what was happening, was still worried about Liangliang.

However, as she looked at Liangliang now, she could clearly see that his body had become lighter. Liangliang noticed light gathering from all directions, converging in one spot: “Huh?”

Su Wen picked up Little Qi Wu: “Go on.”

With just those two words, Liangliang seemed to receive guidance and floated in that direction, while Su Wen carried Qi Wu and followed.

Little Qi Wu also saw the light: “Dad, are we going to find Liangliang?”

“Yes.”

She tightened her grip around Su Wen’s neck: “Dad, fly faster, or we won’t catch up!”

Su Wen: “…”

He carried Qi Wu to the side of the road: “We’ll take a taxi.”

Little Qi Wu had ridden in a “car” a few times now. It wasn’t as fast as flying, nor was it as free, but it was comfortable.

Dad had explained that this was a mode of transportation in the Human Realm. Since humans couldn’t fly, this vehicle helped make their lives more convenient.

In the Underworld, there were no vehicles. Ghosts and gods could fly, and the spirits floated around without mounts. She wondered if they ever got tired.

Qi Wu thought for a moment. If the Underworld were like the Human Realm, with so many houses and wide roads, maybe everyone wouldn’t have to crowd together all the time.

Hmm? What should she do?

She wanted them to see the camera, but she also wanted them to ride in the car.

Su Wen noticed her furrowed brow and couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”

As soon as he spoke, he realized how much his tone had softened recently. He didn’t get angry as often as he used to.

Is it because I have the least contact with the Little King of Hell that I have the worst temper among the ghosts and gods?

Little Qi Wu looked at the bustling traffic outside and said, “Qi Wu also wants everyone to live in such houses and ride in cars.”

Su Wen instantly understood who she was referring to by “everyone,” and he was somewhat surprised.

Even when the Ten Kings of Hell were present, they never thought of making the Underworld resemble the Human Realm. Back then, they were more concerned with the Rebellious Principles of Reincarnation.

Su Wen followed her gaze out the window, unsure whether to call her naive or…

Idealistic.

[Who is “everyone”? Aren’t they living in the temple? Do they have relatives and friends?]

[Who says people living in temples don’t have relatives and friends? Isn’t Liangliang one?]

[The grandma from before, the City God, haha, and the Little King of Hell. Could it be the ghosts from the Netherworld?]

[But if you think about it, if I died and could still enjoy such modern technology, it wouldn’t be so bad, haha.]

[Isn’t the Little King of Hell the temple keeper? Quickly communicate with the King of Hell and seek some benefits for us in the future.]

[Honestly, I’ve never seen people so actively planning their afterlife. You guys are terrifying, coming up with such wild ideas.]

[Well, life is already so hard. Why not think of something that makes you happy instead of making yourself miserable?]

In the hospital, Liangliang’s mother was still overjoyed that the doctor said her son’s reactions indicated a higher chance of waking up. Her eyes were fixed on her son, afraid to miss any movement.

At that moment, the mother of the child in the next bed suddenly walked over: “Hey, Liangliang’s Mom, wasn’t your child previously at ‘Sunflower Kindergarten’?”

Liangliang’s Mom nodded, “Yes, why?”

The neighbor pointed to a trending topic on her phone: “Look at this. It seems to be about your Liangliang.”

Liangliang’s Mom, puzzled, took out her own phone and followed the neighbor’s lead to find the trending topic. When she saw the name “Qi Wu,” her heart tightened. Was this the little girl?

The little girl in the video was very beautiful and well-behaved, someone she had never seen before.

Liangliang’s Mom murmured, “Is Qi Wu a celebrity?”

“Is it really about your Liangliang? Little Qi Wu isn’t a celebrity, just an ordinary child. I heard she’s a temple keeper at the Temple of the King of Hell. Isn’t that interesting?” the neighbor said. “But everyone guesses she’s an orphan, adopted by her current dad. They live a hard life, relying on each other.”

Liangliang’s Mom didn’t respond. She was reading the blessings netizens had left for her son and Little Qi Wu’s requests to everyone. Her eyes welled up with tears again.

The neighbor comforted her, “Don’t be sad. Everything will pass. Everyone is hoping for Liangliang to get better.”

Liangliang’s Mom nodded, “Yes, thank you.”

She wouldn’t think that Little Qi Wu was putting on a show. As a mother, she was the least willing to think ill of any child’s innocence.

Little Qi Wu made her feel warm inside, and she liked that.

Just as she was thinking this, a voice came from outside the ward: “Liangliang’s Mom, are you there?”

Liangliang’s Mom put away her phone and stood up, “Yes!”

A nurse pushed the door open and said, “There’s a Mr. Su Wen and his daughter Qi Wu here to see Liangliang, but they’re filming a program. Mr. Su Wen asked us to come and ask for your permission first. Can they come in?”

Su Wen, Qi Wu?!

Aren’t they the people I just saw on Weibo?

Liang Liang’s Mom quickly wiped away her tears. With so many kind-hearted people wishing Liang Liang well, she was overjoyed and naturally wanted everyone to see Liang Liang: “Of course, of course.”

The nurse then looked at the other parent. There were only two beds in this ward, and she said, “We’ll only allow one photographer in. It’s just a normal visit, and they won’t disturb you. Shall I draw the curtain for you?”

The other mother hurriedly said, “No, no! I also want to see Little Qi Wu!”

With permission granted, the ward door soon opened again.

Everyone in the ward looked over and saw a young man with long legs and exceptionally handsome features walk in.

The man looked good, but his expression was always calm, with an air of nobility and a strong sense of detachment.

The child in his arms, however, was completely different. Though also strikingly beautiful, the child immediately gave off a feeling of wanting to get close to her.

The voice matched the one from the phone call earlier.

Liang Liang’s Mom thought to herself, this is exactly how she imagined Qi Wu to be—not a bit more, not a bit less.

Liang Liang’s spirit was standing by the bed, anxiously trying to reach out to her mother, but she couldn’t touch her.

Little Qi Wu thought to herself: So this is what a mother looks like.

Liang Liang’s Mom was a bit nervous: “Hello.”

“Hello,” Su Wen stood by the bed, “This is Qi Wu, I’m Su Wen.”

Little Qi Wu also looked up from his arms, smiling sweetly: “Hello, Liang Liang’s Mom, I’m Qi Wu.”

[Have you noticed that Su Wen introduces himself and the child in a very particular way?]

[It is a bit strange. Usually, the adult comes first, right? And he always says Little Qi Wu’s name first.]

[I always feel like Su Wen and Little Qi Wu are a bit distant.]

[Are you new here? Don’t you know that Su Wen is the new adoptive father of Qi Wu?]

[He holds Qi Wu in high regard, always putting her first.]

“Just call me Auntie,” Liang Liang’s Mom also found their introduction a bit odd, but she didn’t dwell on it. She brought over a plastic chair, “Thank you for coming to see Liang Liang, please have a seat.”

[This father and daughter just walk in like that. Don’t they know to bring gifts when visiting patients in the hospital?]

[Right, Qi Wu doesn’t understand, but doesn’t Lord Su Wen know this etiquette?]

[Su Wen: No money, don’t ask.]

[What era is this? Such formalities, the intention is what matters!]

[Nowadays, some people bring wheelchairs for those with broken hands, glasses for the deaf, and for the blind-hearted, any gift is fake.]

[Everyone can see Qi Wu’s sincerity, are you only concerned about the gifts?]

[Stop arguing, you can argue about anything, it’s really tiring. Liang Liang’s Mom looks so haggard, it’s heartbreaking.]

At this moment, Little Qi Wu was also looking at Liang Liang’s Mom. She felt that Liang Liang’s Mom lacked vitality, just like the ghosts in the Underworld who had been there for a very long time, without any light.

Thinking of this, she got down from Judge Dad’s arms and walked over to Liang Liang’s Mom: “Auntie, hug.”

Liang Liang’s Mom was startled, but she crouched down and gently hugged her.

Little Qi Wu lightly pressed her face against hers, saying in a soft, childish voice, “Qi Wu hugs Auntie, they all say that after Qi Wu hugs, the mood gets better.”

Meng Po and the City God always said that.

Every time they were affected by the Evil Aura, they would ask to hug her, saying that Lord Yama was born of Spiritual Energy and would bring comfort to people.

Liang Liang’s Mom couldn’t help but smile. Although she knew this might just be someone comforting a child, at this moment, she truly felt as if she had relaxed. Little Qi Wu’s voice was very soothing.

“Thank you, Qi Wu.”

Little Qi Wu added, “Auntie, don’t be afraid. Liang Liang will wake up soon.”

Liang Liang’s Mom: “Yes, Auntie isn’t afraid.”

Little Qi Wu gently patted her back and then stepped out of her embrace: “Can Qi Wu see Liang Liang?”

“Of course, of course.”

With permission, Little Qi Wu, holding her milk bottle, walked over to Liang Liang and gently took his hand, leading him to the bedside.

But because she wasn’t tall enough, she had to tiptoe to see the bed. She wanted to fly up, but Dad had told her not to.

So Little Qi Wu turned back and looked at the Judge with a pitiful expression: “Dad, I can’t reach.”

Su Wen’s lips curled uncontrollably as he walked over, picked her up, and sat her on the edge of the bed.

Liang Liang asked in confusion, “What are you going to do?”

Little Qi Wu whispered, “Shh.”

With that, she took a few big sips of milk, as if she were about to make a toast.

【So cute, I’m dying of laughter. She even says ‘shh’ while drinking milk, afraid of being disturbed?】

【She has her own milk, is she trying to wake Liang Liang up with envy, hahaha.】

【Have you noticed that Little Qi Wu’s milk bottle always has milk? Is she pretending to drink?】

Just as everyone was having a good laugh, Little Qi Wu swallowed the milk in her mouth, then leaned down gently and tapped Liang Liang’s forehead.

She called softly, “Yu Liang Liang.”

Then she said nothing more, but Liang Liang’s soul beside her suddenly trembled and obediently landed in front of her.

Little Qi Wu continued to tap his forehead: “Wake up.”

Liang Liang’s Mom had said this countless times every day, knowing the child meant well, so she didn’t interrupt.

The audience thought the same.

【Liang Liang, wake up and play with Little Qi Wu!】

【Liang Liang! Hurry up, Qi Wu is offering you milk, no, I’m offering both of you milk!】

Apart from the comments, the surroundings were quiet.

After a few seconds, Little Qi Wu tapped his forehead again: “Yu Liang Liang.”

The next moment, Yu Liang Liang, lying on the bed, twitched his eyelids. Liang Liang’s Mom, who had been watching her son closely, was stunned and quickly stepped forward: “Liang Liang?”

Qi Wu then withdrew her hand, and Su Wen also stepped forward, carrying her a bit further away.

And Liang Liang slowly opened his eyes.

Liang Liang’s Mom: “Liang Liang! You’re awake?! Sweetheart, look at Mommy!”

Liang Liang’s vision and mind were still a bit blurry, and it took him a while to speak: “Mommy?”

【What the hell? What just happened, was he really called awake?】

【Is this a script? Is it a coincidence?!】

【When I found out Little Qi Wu was the Temple Keeper of the King of Hell Temple, I knew things weren’t simple.】

【Just now, tapping the forehead, was it… calling Liang Liang’s soul back?】

【This is a child-rearing reality show, wake up!】

Not only the audience, but even the other people in the ward were shocked. The nurse hurried out to call the doctor.

Liang Liang’s Mom, seeing her son awake, cried uncontrollably: “It’s good that you’re awake, it’s good that you’re awake, Liang Liang…”

“You…” another mother who had been watching looked at Little Qi Wu, who was being held by Su Wen, “What did you do?”

Su Wen was very calm: “We didn’t do anything.”

Little Qi Wu: “I called Liang Liang.”

The mother couldn’t stay calm and thought: I know you called Liangliang, it definitely can’t be that simple!

At that moment, the doctor came in, and Liangliang’s mom was forced to step aside. Only then did she remember what had just happened. She turned around and saw the big and small figures behind her.

Suddenly, she recalled what had been said earlier—they were from the Temple of the King of Hell.

The Temple of the King of Hell…

And they had just called Liangliang by his full name.

Liangliang’s mom walked over: “Qi Wu, are you the temple keeper of the Temple of the King of Hell?”

Little Qi Wu nodded: “Yes.”

The directors, who had been closely watching the situation, were now a bit confused in their worldview. They were afraid that something might be said that would get the live stream banned due to feudal superstition, so they quickly called Su Wen.

The phone in Little Qi Wu’s backpack suddenly rang. It was the first time she had heard a phone ring, and she curiously turned around and opened her backpack.

She then looked to her dad for help: “Dad, it’s ringing.”

Su Wen answered it for her: “Answer it.”

Little Qi Wu put it to her ear: “Hello?”

Li Ke’s head was spinning. Su Wen, what are you doing! This is a call from the production team, and you saw it but still let the child answer!

But thinking that children speak without filter, and recalling what Wang Yang had said about seeing something unclean at the Temple of the King of Hell, Li Ke felt that things weren’t simple. So he first said to Little Qi Wu: “Little Qi Wu, I’m Director Uncle Li Ke. Listen to Uncle, don’t say anything for now, and give the phone to Dad, okay?”

Little Qi Wu nodded, remembering not to speak, and tightly closed her mouth as she handed the phone to her dad.

Su Wen took the phone, and Li Ke didn’t hold back anymore: “Mr. Su, no matter what you saw or did, don’t say anything in front of the camera! Even if you have special abilities, it’s not allowed!”

Su Wen, being very smart, quickly understood. He hummed in acknowledgment.

After hanging up the phone, he looked at Liangliang’s mom, who was staring intently, and then at Little Qi Wu, who hadn’t dared to speak.

Su Wen feigned surprise very calmly: “He actually woke up.”

Liangliang’s mom: “…”

【Hahahaha, husband, at least try to fake your expression a bit!】

【What did that phone call say? Little Qi Wu doesn’t even dare to speak now!】

Su Wen held Qi Wu: “You’re busy, we’ll leave first.”

Liangliang’s mom anxiously asked: “Won’t you take another look at Liangliang?”

“He needs rest.”

Liangliang’s mom thought for a moment, guessing that they were probably being cautious because of the camera, as Little Qi Wu didn’t dare to speak. So she said: “Mr. Su, thank you for visiting. I will definitely visit you another day. Can I get your contact information?”

Qi Wu probably wanted to tell Liangliang’s mom about the life-stealing incident, so Su Wen said: “Qi Wu has called you before.”

Liangliang’s mom remembered: “Oh, right, right! Good! I’ll definitely go to the temple to offer incense later!”

Little Qi Wu immediately straightened up, hooked her arms around Judge Dad’s neck, her eyes shining brightly—incense offerings! Incense offerings!

We can eat now!

This is the incense offerings from humans!

Su Wen also stood still, paused for a moment, and then nodded very reservedly: “Okay.”

【Damn it, why didn’t they continue talking!】

【Damn, I want to go offer incense too!】

【Now when I look at Qi Wu, I see her through a filter. Is she really that divine? I’m so curious!】