The Salted Fish Transmigrates as a Wealthy Stepdad and Goes Viral on a Parenting Variety Show - Chapter 28

With Chu Yian’s opening remark, the undercurrents among them seemed to vanish as if they had never happened; everything was harmonious and joyful.

They quickly began to sort and organize their findings.

Gu Wancheng picked up a sprig of shepherd’s purse, recalling that he had seen this type of plant before. Could it be that this was also a type of wild vegetable?

Chu Yian looked up and saw the greens in his hand. “That is shepherd’s purse,” he said. “It is a type of wild vegetable. I think it tastes quite good, but I do not know if you all will like it.”

“Whether we like it or not is not important. The point is that it is edible.”

Zhao Chengyu spoke without even looking up after hearing Chu Yian’s words.

【Brother Zhao is right, but shepherd’s purse really is quite delicious.】 【They are stranded on a deserted island and people are still worried about whether it tastes good.】 【Stranded on a deserted island, hilarious.】

Gu Wancheng smiled at the remark. Looking at the shepherd’s purse in his hand and thinking about the ones he had passed by, his eyes filled with deep regret. He wished he could turn back time to make up for what he had missed.

“Brother Zhao is right. Now is not the time to be picky.”

Jian Yue snorted. “It is all because Chen Liqing is not acting like a human. Sooner or later, he will get what is coming to him.”

【Did you hear that? Brother Jian is calling you out! Yes, you, Director Chen!】 【Director Chen better be careful walking at night; do not let Brother Jian assassinate you. Smile.jpg】

Jiang Yu watched them go back and forth and asked, “What are we going to use to cook dinner tonight?”

Zhao Chengyu fell into thought. Right, they needed a pot.

Xu Xiashi said, “I came back early and asked the production team. If we want tools, we have to trade the things we found for them.”

After speaking, she spread her hands and added, “As for what can be traded, that is entirely up to them.”

Jian Yue’s eyes widened, and he exclaimed, “Damn! On what grounds?”

So it was up to them? Sooner or later, he would give that director a piece of his mind.

Chen Liqing suddenly felt a chill down his spine and sneezed twice.

“Who is secretly cursing me behind my back? Do not let me find out.”

He scanned the staff members present. Seeing them all avoid his gaze, he rubbed his chin. Was he really that scary?

Gu Wancheng: “So, what do we have to trade to get a pot?”

Zhao Chengyu: “…”

The others: “…”

Damn, they were all reluctant to part with anything.

Several adults squatted on the ground with worried faces. Fans and netizens felt pity for three seconds before laughing at them ruthlessly.

Gu Wancheng hesitated for a moment and said, “How about we go and ask?”

Chu Yian agreed, and then? “Who is going to ask?”

Gu Wancheng: “…”

Everyone turned their gaze toward Zhao Chengyu in unison.

Zhao Chengyu: “…” He felt his vision go dark and tried to change the subject. “How about?”

“Brother Zhao!” Gu Wancheng drawled the words with so many twists and turns that Zhao Chengyu instantly felt goosebumps all over his body. He quickly agreed.

Chen Liqing appeared at just the right time, wearing a smile. “What do you all need?”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned their heads sharply, looking at him with eyes like hungry wolves. Chen Liqing remained expressionless, though he was panicking inside.

Zhao Chengyu gave a fake smile. “Director Chen, we want to trade for some pots, bowls, and chopsticks. See what we can trade.”

Chen Liqing felt the predatory gazes of the people across from him, as if they would pounce and bite him to death if he dared to ask for too much.

He actually did dare. He just had to make sure to bring the assistant director with him next time so he would not be the only one suffering.

The assistant director thought: What does this have to do with me? The idea was yours, and you chose to be the villain. You are simply being unreasonable!

Chen Liqing spoke with a smile. “One coconut crab for two pots. Five cat’s eye snails, half a kilogram of shepherd’s purse, one octopus, and one kilogram of kelp for one set of bowls and chopsticks per person. Children can get an extra spoon.”

“By the way, I will give you a lighter for free.”

“…”

It was as if a flock of crows flew through the air. Looking at the boastful Chen Liqing, everyone’s eyes nearly popped out.

Jian Yue was so angry his eyebrows stood up. “You really have a lion’s wide open mouth!”

Gu Wancheng let out a chuckle and looked at him with a half smile. Since the director arrived, he had been constantly glancing at the coconut crab. But one coconut crab for only two pots? Heh.

Hearing Gu Wancheng’s laughter, Chen Liqing immediately lost his confidence. He rubbed his hands together like a fly. “Mr. Gu, these are no ordinary pots.”

Gu Wancheng said airily, “Could they be made of gold?”

Chen Liqing waved his hand. “Mr. Gu, you are joking. How could you use a pot made of gold?”

“These pots are going to accompany you for half a month. They have special significance!”

Gu Wancheng crossed his arms, his eyes clearly saying: Is that it?

Seeing this, Xu Xiashi chimed in, pretending to wipe away tears. “Director Chen, look at how hard we worked to find these things. If you take so much at once, what will the children do?”

At some point, the children who had been playing nearby ran over, looking at Chen Liqing with their innocent, wide eyes.

Chen Liqing checked his conscience. It did not hurt. Good.

Gu Wancheng glanced at Chaochao and said piteously, “What will Chaochao do? The things we just found are about to be taken away.”

Seeing his vulnerable father looking sad while Chen Liqing wore a greasy smile, Chaochao frowned. He trotted over to stand in front of his father, placed his hands on his hips, and glared at Chen Liqing.

Chen Liqing wondered: Greasy smile? Me?

“Apologize to my daddy right now! Do not think you can bully my daddy just because he is easy to bully. I am going to tell my father!”

Hmph! Only he could bully his daddy; no one else should even think about it.

【Hahaha! Today we have Green Tea Cheng Cheng.】 【Chaochao, hurry and tell your father! No other meaning, I just cannot stand seeing your daddy get bullied.】 【You guys really have a good plan. But for Chaochao snitching, I support it with both hands and feet.】 【Count me in.】 【And me.】

Gu Wancheng struck a dramatic pose, looking smug and triumphant. He raised an eyebrow at Chen Liqing.

Chen Liqing: “…” Truly a handful.

He looked at the others, but they pretended not to see his plea for help. He looked at Jiang Yu, but his gaze skipped over him the next second.

Jiang Yu: “…”

Seeing that all the spotlight had been stolen, Jiang Yu could not hold back. He spoke as if offering kind advice, “Wancheng, we are doing a show. It is not good for you to act like this.” He was implying that Gu Wancheng was using his influence to pressure others.

【Rich people just love getting special treatment.】

【Poor Director Chen is going to be given a hard time.】

【What is wrong with special treatment? Could it be that you are jealous?】

【I would be jealous? Hilarious. If you are on a show, just do the show properly. Why seek special treatment? Maybe his husband is just some old geezer.】

【Just a passerby here, but Gu Wancheng using the back door is unfair to the other guests.】

【Take off your fan badge before pretending to be a passerby. They are eating these vegetables together; if you are so brave, tell your idol not to eat.】

【On what grounds? Xiao Yu found them himself, so why should he not eat?】

【Stop pretending! Did he find those? Xiao Xiao found them. What was he doing? He claimed to be showing the fans the scenery, but he just wanted a free meal.】

【Even Xiao Xiao knows to go look for things. A grown man is not even as good as a child.】

【You! You!】

【What about you? If you have nothing else to say, get lost.】

Most netizens gave them a thumbs up.

Chaochao was still holding his head high and glaring at Chen Liqing. Gu Wancheng tugged at the corner of his shirt, but he was pushed away.

“Daddy, do not be afraid. I will protect you!”

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