Chapter 24

Originally, netizens already found it absurd for Ruan Xizhi to go up against a strong man. But now, switching to a three-and-a-half-year-old kid, Xing Xiaochi?

This wasn’t just absurd anymore—it was absurdity squared.

Director Wang Mingdong was stunned. What he wanted was conflict, not comedy!

“This doesn’t seem like a good idea… This could be quite dangerous for a child,” the director said with an awkward smile.

Ruan Xizhi glanced around. Indeed, it was dangerous.

A child that young couldn’t control the recoil of a real gun. She looked around and caught sight of the toy gun used at the start of the match.

She walked over and picked it up. “Let’s use this instead. It’s safe.”

A tiny toy gun appeared in everyone’s view.

The director: “……”

“You’re really letting Xiaochi compete?” The director gave her one last chance to reconsider, hoping she’d understand what he meant.

Clearly, Ruan Xizhi didn’t get it. “Yes, I’m sure.”

However, she realized that if they didn’t win, they might not be able to catch Xing Peixuan’s attention. If necessary, she would have to step in.

So she changed her mind again. “Isn’t it 30 shots in total for accuracy scoring? He’ll take 15, and I’ll take 15. That should work, right?”

Did the director have any other choice?

There was no way he was going to let a three-year-old shoot all 30 rounds.

“That works.” The director, clearly going easy on them, relented. “You’re a team—figure it out yourselves.”

【Hahaha, I can see the director’s helplessness.】
【Only Ruan Xizhi would dare to send a three-year-old into a competition.】
【Come on, it’s just for fun.】
【There are billions at stake! This is not just for fun!】
【Xiaochi, don’t feel pressured. If you lose, it’s entirely your stepmom’s fault.】

Xing Xiaochi had no idea what pressure was. At this moment, he only felt that holding a gun made him so cool!

Su Tongtong and Gu Chengcheng were his biggest fans, cheering him on with endless “Wow!” and “Guoguo you’re so cool!” inflating Xing Xiaochi’s ego to the max.

Ruan Xizhi watched from the side, speechless.

But before the match began, just to be safe, she got Xing Xiaochi a set of protective gear.

Xing Xiaochi frowned, thinking it looked ugly. “I don’t wanna wear this. It’s too ugly.”

Ruan Xizhi tricked him: “It’s sponsored, specially customized just for you. I think it’s super cool.”

“Look at this color, look at the engravings, and—whoa, there’s an Ultraman on it! This is the coolest protective gear I’ve ever seen.”

Xing Xiaochi was completely convinced. “Really?”

“If you don’t believe me, ask Tongtong and Chengcheng.”

The two kids nodded at everything, making Xing Xiaochi curl his lips. “Alright then, I’ll wear it.”

Ruan Xizhi truly appreciated the effort put in by their sponsor. They even sent protective gear for the kids and specially designed one featuring Ultraman, Xing Xiaochi’s favorite.

It seemed their team had high expectations, so she was determined not to disappoint their sponsor.

As the competition was about to begin, Xing Xiaochi stepped up to the shooting position.

Since he was small, they placed a high stool for him. The scene looked particularly amusing, especially compared to his opponent, making him appear almost comical.

Even the secretary watching the livestream outside the screen laughed. “Young Master Xing is too adorable! Those tiny arms and legs, and that serious little face—so cute!”

But Xing Peixuan wasn’t laughing. He hadn’t expected Ruan Xizhi to actually go through with this!

She dared to put his precious son in such a dangerous sport.

Hearing the secretary’s laughter irritated him even more. He lifted his gaze and shot a sharp look at her.

The secretary’s back stiffened in fear, and she quickly stopped laughing.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, she quickly added, “Madam is just trying to make Young Master happy. Look at how much fun he’s having—he’s really enjoying himself.”

Xing Peixuan had been furious, but upon hearing this, his anger instantly dissipated.

She was right. He had never seen Xiaochi laugh like this before, nor had he ever been this focused.

Back in the livestream, the referee announced the start of the match.

Xing Xiaochi blinked his big eyes and looked up at the tall, burly man next to him. “Uncle, don’t point your gun at me, okay? That’s not safe—it’s very dangerous.”

The man had never seen such a soft, chubby little child before, and his heart melted on the spot. He got flustered and lost his aim, missing the target completely.

Referee: “No score.”

After speaking, Xing Xiaochi turned back to face forward, his mind filled with images of Ruan Xizhi shooting. He carefully followed her instructions, mimicking her stance.

Feet shoulder-width apart, center of gravity lowered.

Eyes locked on the target, expression serious.

His focused preparation made the entire audience hold their breath, tension rising in the air.

【He actually looks legit… Could he really know how to shoot?】

【If he does, then damn!】

【If a three-year-old can do it, then I might as well just drop dead.】

【So nervous, so nervous!】

“Bang—!”

Xing Xiaochi fired the shot that captivated everyone!