In Taking Dream 's livestream room, the camera almost visibly shook for a split second. It seemed to synchronise with t...
In Taking Dream's livestream room, the camera almost visibly shook for a split second.
It seemed to synchronise with the grass carp thrashing around in the bucket.
When Bao Ruanruan—her small face fair and her eyes shining with a clear, fragile glimmer—carried the bucket and strolled back to Qu Feifei's side leisurely, the camera shook violently once again.
Qu Feifei looked at her blankly, as if she had just woken up from a dream.
The bullet comments on the livestream seemed to freeze solid.
Just like Lu Wenhao, who was standing still in the river at that moment, with his pant legs rolled up.
Zhen Xuan was the only one who shouted in surprise, cheering as he jumped ashore.
"Sis Ruanruan, you're seriously amazing!"
He was practically hoarse from shouting it.
But the viewers in the live chat weren't.
That sentence from Zhen Xuan instantly shattered the calm of the bullet comments.
[!! Holy f—!]
[What the actual......]
[I should've realised earlier—she was the parkour girl from the Pengmai commercial… God Bao never disappoints! D@mn~!]
[Sadly, your bro here lacks culture—one 'WTF' gets me through the world1. My head is filled with that word now.]
The bullet comments were seriously making a big fuss.
It was just catching two fish, after all.
Viewers who had just entered the livestream all felt like, Bro, you're too dramatic.
It's not like they caught a softshell turtle🔗!
Just two grass carp🖼️, right?
But when they looked closer—what?! Bao Ruanruan caught them?!
WTF?! Holy moly, she had totally outdone her bros this time!
[As a seasoned viewer of variety shows, I never thought I'd misjudge someone so badly! She didn't do anything in Hengshan Village, so I thought she was useless—turns out she's an invincible war god2!]
[Seeing her walk with elderly grandpas and grandmas after meals is literally making me tear up.]
[Mic hog, stop! Don't sing anymore!]
[Ruanruan: "Actually, I don't want to work hard—but unfortunately, my ability won't allow it."]
[Kiddo Ruan: "Actually, I don't want to get up—but unfortunately, my teammates are just a pile of firewood scraps3."]
[Pfft pfft pfft—I can finally see your true face now, @BaoRuanruan!]
The livestream comments exploded in an instant.
The cameraman, clearly very sharp, quickly cut to a shot of Lu Wenhao, who was standing there looking as dumb as a wooden chicken4. It was as if he'd been deceived his entire life, and the comments completely burst into laughter.
Back in Hengshan Village, Lu Wenhao had worked hard transplanting rice seedlings, feeding pigs, cleaning pig pens, sharpening knives, chopping firewood, and helping out in the kitchen.
After exhausting himself for a whole day, he had only earned one hundred and sixty or seventy points.
Nevertheless, he lost to Bao Ruanruan, who 'levelled up' simply by going for daily walks and chatting.
He used to think that Bao Ruanruan was the 'trash-talk5 queen' of Hengshan Village.
Even today, he still wanted to show off on Yuronɡ Mountain by teaching her how to chop firewood and 'taking her flying6'… but the result was…
Sorry—this humble one shall take his leave.
Lu Wenhao shut down completely.
[Hahahahaha!]
[I laughed so hard I spat! Kid, stay strong! It's OK, you can still dance!]
[Maybe Xiao Bao can dance too, she's just hiding it (dog head7).]
[…Kid, mortals shouldn't compare themselves to fairies 23333]
The livestream camera then cut to Director Zheng Mingchang's face in the next second.
This was one of the rare moments that Director Zheng Mingchang appeared on camera.
This time, everyone could see him breaking down—his temple was visibly twitching.
[Director Zheng's OS8: 'So even when you complete tasks 'normally', you're still this terrifying, Bao Ruanruan.']
[Hahaha—snort.]
[Whether it's flashy moves or normal ones, there's always a way to hurt the Director.]
[I'm dead laughing—what task could ever stump Kiddo Ruan! Mama's proud~~~ chest out~]
By the lakeside, Tang Xi looked at Bao Ruanruan with eyes full of shock.
She had completely fallen for her.
She never expected a female celebrity to be this low-key on camera.
If she had shown this move back in Hengshan Village, wouldn't she have harvested a huge wave of fans right then?
But Bao Ruanruan didn't; she remained just as low-key.
Even after accomplishing something major, she remained humble, as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.
Bao Ruanruan handed over the bucket; her fair face clearly showed relief.
Then she glanced over at the three fishing rods lying on the shore.
"Looks like fishing isn't very suitable as a tourist activity for a thousand participants—it's a bit too difficult."
Qu Feifei shook her head again.
Indeed… too difficult.
The bullet comments floated with '23333'.
But Bao Ruanruan summed it up sincerely: "From autumn and winter to early spring, the water is too cold. Fish aren't as active as usual, so they don't bite easily."
The three members of the Blue Team: "……"
Why didn't you say that earlier?
Bao Ruanruan blinked. "But the most important thing in life isn't the results; it's the process. As long as you're happy."
The Blue Team froze for a moment.
That's true.
Before you arrived just now, we were actually pretty happy.
Bao Ruanruan nodded. "When fishing, both body and mind relax. Your breathing slows and your heart rate drops, which helps to lower blood pressure and relieve fatigue and stress."
"You can also keep riverside fishing as an optional activity. Anyone who wants to enjoy the process itself is welcome to come and try it."
As she spoke, she took a small notebook from her backpack and began taking notes.
[23333, I don't want this kind of 'good fortune'.]
[After seeing how happy my kid was, I think I'll pass on fishing!]
[Forget it; I still prefer the joy of actually gaining something.]
"OK, then let's change clothes and move on to the next stop!"
After tripping over a fish twice, Zhen Xuan now wanted something more exciting and more rewarding.
"Let's go feed the chickens and ducks, and pick one for dinner."
Tang Xi also felt her body and mind relax as she observed Bao Ruanruan up close.
It felt like the joy of a spring outing with her bias.
"If it's 300 yuan per person, then for a four-person dinner, we can catch a chicken or a duck from the granny next door. The budget is still more than enough."
As she spoke, Tang Xi led the way.
She was responsible for domestic short trips and had already coordinated with several farmhouse owners before coming.
"Two eggs per person every day."
"Visitors can also pay extra to buy eggs to take home with them when they leave."
The chickens here were mostly free-range and not fed commercial feed.
They lived in scenic areas with fresh air and clean water, so they were healthy, both physically and mentally.
It sounded safe and nutritious.
Bao Ruanruan was deeply tempted.
No little sister had ever explained things to her in such a friendly manner back in Hengshan Village.
Originally, she didn't want to go near the chicken coop.
But now she followed Zhen Xuan and the others anyway.
Qu Feifei took them to Granny Li's house, where Granny Li had taken special care of her group when she filmed a show there before.
Granny Li's chicken pen was an open, fenced-off area in the backyard where the chickens nested.
There were about a dozen chickens.
When Qu Feifei filmed her show there before, they had even fed these hens and roosters.
As soon as she went in, she greeted the old lady familiarly and led the group into the chicken pen.
Since it wasn't morning, the eggs inside had already been collected and were hanging in bamboo baskets on the railing.
"Which one should we catch?"
Zhen Xuan was eager to try.
Lu Wenhao stiffened at the sight of these sharp-beaked, long-winged creatures.
As soon as they walked in, the chickens flapped and scattered everywhere, gliding low through the air.
Lu Wenhao almost turned around and ran.
Qu Feifei took a deep breath and took a half-step forward. "Don't be afraid, they don't bite."
[Right, they don't bite—but they peck people, 23333]
[Hahaha, snort. Feifei, if you hadn't looked so nervous when you said that, I might have believed you.]
[It's fine, Zhenzhen, go for it~]
[There's Kiddo Ruan here too, so there's no need to be scared.]
Many children who grew up in cities have never caught a chicken before.
Although they had eaten plenty of chicken dishes before, when it came to handling one themselves, utter chaos ensued.
These free-range chickens were especially challenging—unlike caged broilers, they were agile and quick on their feet.
The slightest hint of hesitation or slow movement would cause the chicken to flap wildly and bolt away in alarm.
The more you feared it, the harder it became.
Zhen Xuan was the boldest, chasing after the chickens at full speed.
In the end, he scared the entire flock into squawking loudly.
Feathers fell everywhere.
Some chickens, badly startled, let out piercing cries and charged wildly straight toward Lu Wenhao!
Lu Wenhao's face turned green. "Zhen Xuan, can you actually do this or not?!"
"I think I need a pair of gloves."
Zhen Xuan stopped and looked at his unprotected hands, then at the chickens' sharp beaks.
Now he was genuinely scared.
"The danger level is affecting my performance."
Bao Ruanruan had been standing outside, looking into the chicken pen for a long while.
Then she took out her small notebook again.
"Catching chickens yourself is not suitable as a tourist activity."
"It's too difficult and time-consuming."
"If tourists insist on trying it as an optional activity, the following precautions are required:
1. There is a risk of being pecked during pursuit. Please ensure you wear gloves before entering.
2. Limit entry to no more than two people at a time to avoid accidental collisions or trampling during the chase,
which may negatively affect friendships."
[Pfft pfft pfft……]
[Well done! All three members of the Blue Team are now experimental observation samples for my precious daughter~]
[Ruanruan: "We'll test the danger for 1,000 viewers.
'We' → everyone except me."]
[Ruanruan's observation diary—acquired!]
[I originally thought that spending two days and one night in Hengshan Village would be boring, but now I'm tempted! With Bao Ruanruan escorting you the whole way, nothing can go wrong!]
[Exactly—this livestream makes it crystal clear which activities are high-risk and which are good for longevity (dog head7).]
[My poor, precious kid has been reduced to a lab guinea pig.]
[Turns out that, from the very beginning, the guinea pig was never Bao Ruanruan herself (pfft).]
In front of the camera, Bao Ruanruan had finished taking notes, but she still did not step into the scene of chickens flying and dogs leaping about9 in the chicken pen.
With her hands clasped behind her back, she walked over to the egg basket hanging beneath the railing.
She took out an oval-shaped egg, held it in her hand, and gave it a gentle shake.
Then she held it up to the sunlight to examine it.
Her fair index finger lightly rubbed over the surface of the eggshell.
[Food Safety Bao is now online.]
[The experiment team leader has gone offline. Now it's the turn of Touring Group Justice Bao.]
[So? Is this egg poisonous or harmful?]
Tang Xi approached Bao Ruanruan, feeling curious.
She handed the empty basket that Grandma had given her to Bao Ruanruan.
"Are you picking eggs?"
Bao Ruanruan nodded, and the serious expression on her fair face quickly shifted to a relaxed hint of happiness.
Her clear eyes sparkled brightly.
Looking at the egg in her hand felt like gazing at an elixir refined by some grand master.
Eat it, and you could live four or five years longer.
Someone with good natural talent might even ascend and fly away on the spot10.
[Kiddo Ruan: "This egg is good."]
[Mom saw the love in her heart—let her eat it! Buy it for her!]
"Teacher Bao, do you like eating eggs?"
Tang Xi asked cautiously.
It felt like she had uncovered a secret.
"Mm, eggs…"
Bao Ruanruan lifted her little face, clearly full of fondness.
"They're treasures through and through—egg whites protect the liver, and the lecithin in the yolk promotes cell regeneration."
Cell regeneration—what is that?
It's basically a synonym for prolonging life.
Cells become renewed, metabolism improves, repair ability strengthens, and immunity increases as well.
Bao Ruanruan carefully placed the egg into the small straw basket that Tang Xi had given her.
She was afraid of cracking the precious treasure.
Her gentle movements had also made Tang Xi unconsciously slow her breathing.
[I'm eating eggs today!]
[[We just ran out of eggs. I was planning to buy some tomorrow, but now I'm putting on a jacket and heading to the supermarket!]
[I've been so busy lately that I haven't even had time to make fried eggs—I'm starting again today~~~]
[Kiddo Ruan makes me feel that even if you can only afford to eat eggs, you can still be happy!]
[Yeah, how can such a silly child treat eggs like health supplements?]
Anyone watching this scene would feel that the eggs tasted better somehow.
It made people look forward to that night's dinner.
Bao Ruanruan collected seven or eight more eggs in succession.
This time, she didn't examine them closely and moved much faster.
However, she was even more careful in her movements, afraid that too many eggs stacked together might collide and break.
She even picked up fallen leaves from the roadside and placed them under the eggs to cushion them.
She treasured them beyond words.
Tang Xi didn't even dare to carry the basket. If the eggs broke, she feared Bao Ruanruan would cry.
Yet Bao Ruanruan trusted Tang Xi enough to hand her the heavy little basket of eggs.
Tang Xi almost burst into tears.
Bao Ruanruan took out her small notebook and started to record again.
"1,000 audience members may come to the chicken coop to collect eggs."
"Just be careful not to crack them and waste this precious, high-quality food resource."
[get~]
[Bao Ruanruan's safety reminders are everywhere~]
Bao Ruanruan even looked up and thought for a moment.
Only then did she continue writing while reading aloud:
"23 November, egg quality: Excellent."
"Today's inspector: Bao Ruanruan."
"Inspection items:"
"- Touched the eggshell: surface not completely smooth, antibacterial coating still intact
- No sandy spots on the surface. The shell is relatively thick
- No sloshing sensation when shaken
- No dull or greyish colour observed under sunlight."
"Remarks: During travel, please kindly remind visitors that if they collect eggs themselves, they should check for spoiled ones and pay attention to food safety."
[!]
[Where's my pen?! Ah, slow down a bit!]
[Director, please cut this part and add it to the main footage for me—I'll rewatch it later and take notes~]
[D@mn, with personal certification from the safety committee—are Yurong Mountain eggs sold on tb🔗?!]
[So responsible! Even the eggs are inspected in such detail for us!]
[Can someone be the class rep11 and save this kid~]
"Let's have plain boiled eggs today."
Bao Ruanruan put away her notebook and suggested this to the trio, who had finally caught a chicken and stumbled out of the chicken pen in a sorry state.
Healthy.
Oil-free and low in sodium, suitable for all groups of people.
In the entertainment industry, this was undoubtedly the most suitable cooking method for boy band and girl group members, who had to maintain strict control over their bodies.
"Sure! I can eat two all by myself!"
Zhen Xuan could hardly wait.
They returned to the small farmhouse courtyard where they were staying temporarily.
It had two bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen with an earthen stove.
Lu Wenhao went to chop firewood of his own accord.
Zhen Xuan was holding the chicken when his utterly fearless stride suddenly stiffened.
"Bro, who's going to k!ll the chicken?"
Qu Feifei had already bolted outside in an instant.
"I'll go and pick some vegetables."
Zhen Xuan was on the verge of tears. "I've never killed a chicken before."
Although he wasn't a rich second-generation kid, he was an only child.
He joined the company as a trainee before turning eighteen, and all his meals were either from the canteen or specially prepared diet meals cooked by hired staff.
Killing a chicken himself—never, not once!
But when he looked at Lu Wenhao, he quickly felt a wave of despair.
Lu Wenhao, the rich second-generation, gripped an axe resolutely and gave him a look that said 'there's nothing I can do'.
"I've never killed even a fish."
Let alone a chicken.
Oh, right—fish, too!
Zhen Xuan's expression instantly turned to stone.
He rubbed his face, held the chicken upside down by its wing with one hand, and shouted,
"Sis Ruanruan, save me!"
[hhhhh]
[So now you finally know that your Sis Ruanruan is all-powerful, right?]
[The kid is clever—after just a couple of days, he already knows who the king is.]
But when he rushed over, he saw that Bao Ruanruan had just put the eggs in the kitchen and was about to boil some water.
"Sis, do you know how to kill a chicken?"
Zhen Xuan asked expectantly.
"Please help me—after this, you'll be my real big sister. If you ever need anything, just call me; I'll be your little brother!"
Bao Ruanruan bent down and picked up a handful of dry straw.
Then she turned around.
In front of the camera, she revealed a small face as white and smooth as congealed jade.
Her cheeks were faintly tinged with pink.
She looked pitifully delicate, like a small bird clinging to someone for protection.
Her eyes seemed to spell out purity and… weakness.
"Amitabha."
"Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life."
"Benefactor, I do not kill living beings."
Zhen Xuan: "……!!!"
[Pfft!]
[Bao Ruanruan: "Don't ask me to do anything involving killing—I'm the safety officer."]
[Kiddo Ruan: "Can we even do something this dangerous involving knives?"]
Zhen Xuan scratched his head. "Sis Ruanruan, are you a vegetarian? Then what should we do? Should I put the chicken back and have a vegetarian dinner tonight?"
Bao Ruanruan's fair little face stiffened slightly.
"Mm… meat and wine may pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart12."
"So… eating meat is acceptable too."
[Hahahaha—snort—]
[Kiddo Ruan doesn't dare kill a chicken either, but still wants to eat meat—I'm dying laughing…]
[Bao Ruanruan: "I eat, you kill. Got it?"]
"Go on, Leader."
Bao Ruanruan walked over, raised her hand—stopping two centimetres above Zhen Xuan's shoulder—and patted the air.
"For everyone to get enough fat and protein tonight, your karmic sin is worth it."
Zhen Xuan: "……"
"Then what if I break the precept against killing?"
Silly child.
Bao Ruanruan nodded. "I did not kill Bó Rén, yet Bó Rén died because of me13."
"Don't worry—this karmic burden will be borne by all four of us. Don't be afraid."
"I'll wash my hands now and recite the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows Sutra to deliver this chicken."
Zheng Xuan felt a sense of relief.
He lowered his head and locked eyes again with the chicken he was holding. It seemed as though he no longer felt much guilt.
Just close your eyes—it'll all be over in a single stroke.
Clenching his teeth, Zhen Xuan grabbed a kitchen knife and went out.
Bao Ruanruan put down the hay in her hands and took out her notebook.
"Killing a chicken is a bit much for some travellers."
"The travel agency could ask the uncles, aunties, or grandmas at the farmhouse to handle it instead."
[Hahahahaha!]
[Bao Ruanruan: "There's really no need to kill the chicken yourself."]
[I can't do it either~ I support this proposal!]
Ultimately, the poor Zhen Xuan took on the job of killing the chickens and fish all by himself.
Naturally, he did so while looking up cooking instructions online.
To avoid food waste, the cameraman beside him also offered him some guidance.
After a busy spell, the four members of the Blue Team finally sat down to eat in front of the camera.
On the small dining table in the farmhouse were four dishes—two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes—and one soup, which were very well balanced.
Although the presentation wasn't that great, everyone had done their best.
Bao Ruanruan held her rice bowl and ate fragrantly, like a little squirrel14.
She chewed each mouthful twenty or thirty times before swallowing it.
Her watery eyes narrowed, filled with comfort and enjoyment.
Watching her eat made everyone at the table suddenly feel ravenous.
Those who couldn't join in could only salivate.
[I could watch this livestream every day.]
[I love watching Ruanruan eat the most!]
[Everything she eats looks so delicious.]
Meanwhile, the other members of the Blue Team were still chatting about group dance rehearsals and the year-end stage performance.
She, however, didn't say a word; she seemed completely focused on her bowl.
She ate a great deal, but unhurriedly.
And there was even a pattern to it.
After picking up the stir-fried lettuce twice, she reached for the steamed fish once.
Then she took a bite of shredded potatoes, followed by a bite of stir-fried lettuce, and then finally, a bite of braised chicken.
Her small mouth never stopped moving, accompanied by steady mouthfuls of white rice.
One cycle finished, and the next began.
Everything was organised with perfect order.
[Such a good child — not picky at all!]
[So healthy~]
[Heavens, the way she eats cured my symmetry obsession! Who understands?]
[I do, I do! Haha, it's so satisfying — watching her eat like this is peak symmetrical pleasure!]
[She even finished a whole bowl of rice — looks like my Feifei's vegetable stir-fry skills have improved.]
[The fish is good, too — Zhen Xuan's cooking is impressive!]
[My kid's stir-fried potatoes don't look great, but the taste seems decent — Ruanruan likes them.]
After everyone finished eating, Lu Wenhao took the initiative to wash the dishes.
Zhen Xuan helped tidy the kitchen, while Qu Feifei went to wash her hands.
Only then did Bao Ruanruan stand up with her hands behind her back and take out her small notebook.
The expression on her little face changed subtly.
"For groups of a thousand tourists, I suggest that all three daily meals should be cooked with the help of the farmhouse uncles and aunties."
"Especially when everyone travelling with you is bad at cooking — remember this."
[Pfft—]
[Ruan: "It tastes bad."]
[The safety officer finished it purely for survival…]
[No wonder the other three were busy chatting.]
[I'm laughing myself to death.]
Because Tang Xi didn't want her face on camera, and was even more afraid that removing her mask would make Bao Ruanruan recognise her, she didn't eat with the four of them.
She felt regretful, but held herself back nonetheless.
After the meal, when Bao Ruanruan's group returned from a walk through the fields, Tang Xi finally suppressed her excitement and ran up to them.
Reminding herself to stay professional, she began to explain:
"Teachers, we have a nighttime activity: a bonfire party."
"If the tour group is large, you can enjoy it with the local residents and exchange gifts."
However, Bao Ruanruan's Blue Team only had four members.
Clearly, this number of people didn't meet the minimum required for a bonfire party.
However, Tang Xi's motherly instincts kicked in, and she couldn't stop herself.
She simply wanted her child to have the best time possible.
After constant filming with no time to relax, she was determined to make this the most fun trip imaginable for her.
"Although there aren't many of us today, the villagers have prepared a small gathering."
"Everyone can hold hands and dance around the bonfire."
"Or you can rest where you are and quietly watch others have fun."
Tang Xi finished her presentation.
Zhen Xuan was immediately tempted. "Sure, what do you need our help with?"
"Mhm." Tang Xi nodded. "Do the teachers have anything they're carrying with them that could be given to the village children? We're going to have a gift-exchange segment later."
Bao Ruanruan fell into thought.
Clearly, they hadn't prepared anything in advance.
After all, they had decided to come to Yurong Mountain for a two-day, one-night trip on the spur of the moment.
"It's OK if you don't have any. I've prepared some dolls and toy cars—the teachers can give those to the kids."
Tang Xi had thoroughly prepared everything.
She carried over a large bag of plush toys, which she had asked the driver to buy in town that afternoon, after finalising the details of the bonfire party with the villagers.
"Alright then—I'll sign it~" Zhen Xuan said, taking out a Transformers toy after a glance.
Qu Feifei chose a SpongeBob toy and then removed the diamond hair clip from her own hair, fastening it onto SpongeBob's chest.
"Is this okay?"
Lu Wenhao wasn't wearing any accessories.
Like Zhen Xuan, he signed his name on the toy hehad chosen and added the ukulele he'd packed in his suitcase, sending them out together as a gift.
Bao Ruanruan picked up a teddy bear dressed in a little pink skirt.
"Then I'll give this… and add one more…"
The latter half of her sentence was blown away into the wind.
At that very moment, a strong night wind swept through the wheat, raising a burst of noise.
Bao Ruanruan's hair flew around as she turned her small face away, standing with her back to the wind.
The rest of her words drifted away with the wind.
[?]
However, the livestream camera cut to the Red Team instead, who had finished a full day of work and had finally returned to their hotel.
[Awoo! Switch it back for me!]
[Even though I love Teacher Lan too, I really want to know about Bao Ruanruan's gift right now…]
[Exactly—what was she going to add? My guess: health supplements.]
[An honest person doesn't speak in riddles15—I've got my eye on her underwear steriliser!]
[+1]
The bullet comment viewers all protested—would it really hurt to check on the Red Team ten minutes later?
The Director was stirring things up again.
And sure enough, Director Zheng Mingchang really did.
On the livestream, Lan Zhi was massaging her calves when she suddenly received a phone call.
With the call put on speaker, Director Zheng's voice came through.
"Lan Zhi, our original rule was that the Red and Blue Teams would each raise travel funds for one thousand people."
"So the extra 270,000 earned by the Blue Team can't be used by you."
[!]
[The Director is devious!]
"But now there's an opportunity. If you can answer a question correctly, you can use the Blue Team's surplus funds."
Lan Zhi froze for a moment. "What question?"
Zheng Mingchang continued. "The Blue Team is currently preparing gifts for the villagers of Yurong Mountain. Bao Ruanruan plans to give the village children a teddy bear, plus one more item…"
"Please guess what that item is."
Lan Zhi let out a small cry. "How are we supposed to guess that? The scope is way too broad!"
"Using the Blue Team's funds would be receiving a gift of friendship from them."
The Director's tone did not even allow any beak to be inserted16.
"Then naturally, you'll have to prove to me that your friendship is truly solid."
"You've spent over three months with Bao Ruanruan—surely you should have some understanding of her personality and preferences."
"Prove it to me!"
[What the hell is this…!]
[The Director is ruthless~]
[Only Bao Ruanruan can keep the Director in check—Team Red is in serious danger.]
[This question is easy—guess something related to safety and health and you're basically guaranteed to be right~]
[Hard to say—Bao Bao's travel essentials list is really long.]
As Zheng Mingchang was saying this, there was a knock on the hotel room door where Lan Zhi and Xiao Mengfei from Team Red were staying.
Their accompanying PD brought over a tablet.
"These are photos of the gifts the four Blue Team members prepared for the children."
Qu Feifei: Brown teddy bear in dungarees + hair clips
Zhen Xuan: Bumblebee figurine + autograph
Lu Wenhao: Ultraman + autograph + ukulele
Bao Ruanruan: Pink teddy bear in a little dress + ?
The four screenshots taken from the livestream were perfectly clear.
Only Bao Ruanruan's pink teddy bear had a question mark next to it.
Lan Zhi frowned immediately.
Xiao Mengfei blurted out, "Could it be truffles?"
Lan Zhi glanced at her, puzzled.
Xiao Mengfei explained, blushing slightly: "Bao Bao gave me some before—it was from her agent."
[!]
[So touching, I'm tearing up—our Xiaoxiao even received gifts in private. That's real friendship!]
[Sobbing—these two girls' friendship is just too beautiful.]
[Bao Bao is so generous… no, wait—her agent who's the generous one! Truffles are really expensive.]
"In that case, she has also given me some blood bird's nest," Lan Zhi said, rubbing her forehead.
[! Bao Bao really goes all out!]
"She said that was also sourced by her agent."
[! Who on earth is Bao Bao's agent?]
[I'm laughing myself to death—like artist, like agent.]
[I think I've figured out the secret behind Kiddo Ruan suddenly working so hard lately.]
[Agent: "Baozi's wellness wishes—totally under control~"]
[Hahaha, this mom can finally relax—Kiddo Ruan's agent is really responsible. Looks like they're not the exploitative type.]
Xiao Mengfei hesitated. "But what would she give the children this time?"
Lan Zhi thought for a moment. "She probably wouldn't give supplements to kids. Could it be her wellness handbook?"
[!]
At that point, Lan Zhi stood up. "This concerns our 270,000 yuan—it's a major issue. I'll go and get the other two."
Meanwhile, in the room opposite, Cheng Yao and Qu Ji'en were still dealing with work matters.
However, when Lan Zhi called them over, they immediately stopped what they were doing.
"The Director wants us to guess, so it's probably something that suits her personality, yet still catches everyone by surprise."
Cheng Yao stroked his chin.
"So it probably isn't something simple like an autograph."
Qu Ji'en raised an eyebrow. "If you're meant to guess, then it must be something you've seen before."
Lan Zhi's eyes lit up. "Xiao Qu, that analysis actually makes a lot of sense."
Xiao Mengfei jumped up at once, grinning. "I brought my tablet—I've downloaded all the full episodes of Taking Dream. Let's each skim through an episode and only watch Bao Bao's parts."
Lan Zhi clapped her hands together. "That settles it, then."
[This line of thinking is pretty spot-on—provided the Director has a conscience 23333]
[The Director just emphasised friendship and understanding, so this challenge really isn't about scheming, right?]
[It's a friendship-themed question. Bao Ruanruan has helped them so many times—maybe the answer is hidden in those past moments. Right?]
[That's right! The car repair, the falling ladder incident, borrowing points (the life-saving agreements), the thunderstorm… if you count it all up, she has helped every single member of the Red Team.]
[Wait—I've just realised! Even Qu Ji'en owes her one for saving his sister Qu Feifei!]
[…Tsk. Director, this challenge is good. I'll stop scolding you for now.]
As the Red Team watched past programme footage at triple speed, the audience relived those key moments along with them.
Everyone was overwhelmed with emotion.
Especially Xiao Mengfei—when she saw the scene after the car repair, and then Bao Bao saving her from the falling ladder, her eyes instantly filled with tears.
"It's always been Bao Bao helping me."
"But I've never helped Bao Bao in return."
"Sis Lan, we can't take this 270,000. Wu, wu, wu, we need to rely on ourselves."
[!]
Lan Zhi took a deep breath. "I still owe Xiao Bao a favour."
She looked at Cheng Yao.
He nodded. "I can write songs too—the copyright fees coy go towards the travel fund."
Qu Ji'en agreed as well. "There's a fashion show next week. I can walk the runway."
[!!]
[They're literally selling their talents now!]
[Awooo! The Red Team is fired up—totally on fire!]
[So moving… the Red Team has really grown!]
[Director: "I never, ever saw this coming."]
Lan Zhi from the Red Team called Director Zheng Mingchang and declined the challenge.
The live camera cut to Zheng Mingchang's speechless, conflicted expression.
Meanwhile, the viewers filled the screen with floating 'hahaha' comments.
Zheng Mingchang took a deep breath. "All right, if you want to rely on yourselves, the production team will fully support you. Even if you can't raise enough funds before the Lunar New Year, we can lend you the money, which you can then repay gradually."
But Lan Zhi smiled slightly.
"However, Director, what exactly is the bonus gift from Xiao Bao? We're all very curious."
Xiao Mengfei shouted into the phone, "Is it hand soap?"
[That makes sense!]
[That's actually very plausible.]
Zheng Mingchang fell into silence.
[23333 Did they actually guess it right?]
[Wow, they really did?! Giving hand soap to kids is genuinely useful—they're always playing outside.]
After a long silence, however, Zheng Mingchang finally spoke.
"No—it's something no one would probably guess."
[!!!]
[Things have gotten out of hand.]
"Everyone, please leave your comments under the official Weibo post. The deadline is tomorrow at noon."
The crowd became excited.
That very day, Taking Dream climbed back onto the trending searches.
What will Bao Ruanruan give away?
What will be added to the little bear?
Many of Bao Ruanruan's mom fans and career fans sprang into action.
The guesses covered almost every aspect of health and wellness.
Some even guessed primary school exercise books and stationery.
But at midday on Sunday, on the livestream—
A blushing Bao Ruanruan shyly handed the gift she was holding to a little girl.
With the audience watching on screen, all anyone could see was a teddy bear in a pink dress.
"Thank you, big sister."
"You're welcome~"
Bao Ruanruan waved her hand shyly.
"I didn't prepare in advance either."
[What? The second gift is actually air?!]
[Director, come out here—I'll knock the living daylights out of you!]
[Oxygen—the thing humans can't live without, a must-have for Safety Officer Bao Ruanruan. Director: "You're the ones who didn't guess it, heh."]
[No wonder the Director said no one could guess it right.]
[That's not right— yesterday, Kiddo Ruan said 'plus one more'… and then there was a gust of wind. That can't be air, can it?]
The little girl holding the bear was about to leave when she was stopped by the programme's PD, Liu Qiu.
"Little one, may we borrow your teddy bear for a moment?"
Liu Qiu held the pink teddy bear up to the camera.
In full public view and before the concentrated gaze of all livestream viewers—
— She reached out and lifted the teddy bear's pink lace dress.
Revealing two… fluffy teddy bear legs… wearing dark green mid-length trousers.
No matter how you looked at it, the dark green trousers did not match the pink lace dress.
Pink paired with green.
A skirt paired with shorts.
Honestly, viewers began to suspect something was wrong with this toy designer's taste.
However, no one in the comments section criticised the toy manufacturer.
[This familiar dark green colour…]
[Is... this… that 'longevity' pyjama set?]
Liu Qiu smiled wryly and invited Bao Ruanruan to come into view of the camera.
"Teacher Bao, could you explain the meaning of this gift to everyone?"
"You stitched this yourself last night, didn't you?"
[!]
Bao Ruanruan lifted her smooth, porcelain-like face and nodded slightly.
"It's autumn—it's time to wear long johns."
"A healthy lifestyle starts from childhood."
[Pfft!]
[Pff-pff-pff!]
[I—]
Before the camera, Bao Ruanruan handed the skirt-wearing teddy bear back to the little girl.
She did it solemnly.
It was as though she was passing on a sacred flame.
Passing on wishes of health and longevity to the little girl.
"We should be like this teddy bear—dress ourselves nicely, while also protecting ourselves."
"Say goodbye to rheumatism and aching legs."
Footnotes Full List
- 一句卧槽走天下 (yí jù wò cào zǒu tiān xià): Self-deprecating humour meaning relying on one crude phrase for all reactions.
- 无敌战神 (wú dí zhàn shén): Hyperbolic slang meaning unbeatable powerhouse.
- 废柴 (fèichái): (slang) useless person/dead weight
- 呆若木鸡 (dāi ruò mù jī): An idiom meaning utterly stunned, frozen in shock.
- 嘴炮 (zuǐ pào): someone who talks big but relies mainly on words rather than action.
- 带她飞 (dài tā fēi): gaming slang meaning 'carry someone to win with ease'.
- 狗头 (gǒu tóu): 'dog head' emoji, signalling sarcasm or joking. It's the same as this emoji 😼
- In Chinese internet slang, OS most commonly means 'inner monologue' or 'internal voice'. It's borrowed from the Japanese anime term 'Overlapping Sound', referring to the unspoken thoughts or feelings of a character (or a person) that contrast with what they actually say or do. It's similar to a 'voice-over' for someone's mind .
- 鸡飞狗跳 (jī fēi gǒu tiào): (fig.) utter chaos, disorder, noisy confusion
- 就地飞升 (jiù dì fēi shēng): Daoist imagery for achieving immortality instantly; here used humorously to exaggerate the egg's benefits.
- 课代表 (kè dàibiǎo): Online slang meaning "someone please summarise or explain this."
- 酒肉穿肠过，佛祖心中留 (jiǔ ròu chuān cháng guò, fó zǔ xīn zhōng liú): a well-known saying meaning external actions matter less than inner faith; often used humorously to justify indulgence.
- 我不杀伯仁,伯仁却因我而死 (wǒ bù shā Bó Rén, Bó Rén què yīn wǒ ér sǐ): a classical idiom meaning someone dies indirectly because of you, even if you didn't act personally.
- 像小松鼠一样 (xiàng xiǎo sōngshǔ yíyàng): This implies small, cute, quick, and focused eating behaviour
- 明人不说暗话 (míng rén bù shuō àn huà): To speak frankly, without beating around the bush.
- 不容置喙 (bù róng zhì huì): Not open to debate or objection.
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