Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!

[Wow, the village head can really spin a tale!]

[Hahaha, you guys have to see Tang Tang's expression; it's like she's saying: 'Village head, do you even hear what you're saying?']

[Honestly, I feel like the village head is kind of targeting Yan Yueqing! Earlier, when Li Manman's group got fined for going overtime picking mangoes, she just whipped out six thousand yuan and got the whole garden's staff to help. Back then, netizens were praising Li Manman for being clever and finding a loophole in the show. But now, when it's Yan Yueqing's turn, instead...]

[Why blame the village head? My girl Manman is smart; she could find a loophole! Yan Yueqing is different. She said five yuan but charged five hundred—that's not keeping her word, is it? The village head is upholding parenting principles, not leading Tang Tang astray. What's wrong with that?]

As the bullet-screen discussion raged on, Yan Yueqing had already politely declined the auntie's offer, using the same reason as the village head's—she couldn't set a bad example for the kids.

In the end, the auntie could only tearfully hand her five yuan: "How about this, big sister, you sing another song for me, five yuan each?"

The village head continued to intervene, "Auntie, we have a rule: we can only perform for one guest."

Some arbitrary rule, clearly targeted at her and just made up!

Yan Yueqing said goodbye helplessly: "It's okay, sister. If you want to listen, you can just stand nearby when I perform for the next guest."

The village head then interjected, "Uh, Yueqing, there's a rule in the show... one talent can only be performed once."

Bullet-screen comments:

[???]

[Still saying it's not targeted?!]

[Isn't this just cutting off Yan Yueqing's path completely?]

[How come now the village head mentions rules, not announcing them in advance, but waiting until the guest speaks up, then blocks them one by one?]

After saying goodbye to the auntie, Yan Yueqing pulled Tang Tang along, continuing to look for another guest.

She zeroed in on a middle-aged uncle who spoke full-on Tianjin dialect, which made it obvious he had a cheerful disposition.

She approached, greeted him politely, and after explaining the situation, Yan Yueqing asked, "Would it be alright if I trade a segment of Tianjin rhythmic clapping for your five yuan?"

The man agreed, and she clapped her hands, reciting briskly, "As the bamboo clappers strike like this, ah, we don't boast about others—let's praise, praise the picturesque scenery of Yan Mountain..."

Different from the earlier aloof and distant demeanor, Yan Yueqing seemed like a completely different person at the moment, brimming with energy and enthusiasm.

The lively clapping rhythm and melodic verses instantly painted the beauty of Yan Mountain.

The bullet-screen comments erupted in admiration.

[I'm from T city! I've been to Yan Mountain thousands of times—it's just a tiny hill, but Yan Yueqing's description makes it sound like a renowned scenic spot?]

[@T City Culture and Tourism Bureau Chief, come quick, someone's stealing your lunch!]

[666, I was a hardcore fan of Tang Tang, united with the Little Princess in a common cause, but now I'm slightly tempted to switch sides!]

[As someone from Tianjin, I think she claps the rhythm well! There's a hidden gem for you!]

[Noble Lady Yan, what other surprises do you have that I don't know about?]

[Don't be charmed by her. Yan Yueqing is too good at pretending! Have you all forgotten that this is a cute baby variety show? It's almost turning into her solo act now!]

Strangely enough, although Yan Yueqing clearly had no time to look at the bullet-screen comments, she seemed to anticipate what netizens were saying and chose to perform a magic trick with Tang Tang for the next guest.

This even made Tang Tang jump for joy.

In a cute baby variety show, the most interesting part is completing tasks with the kids.

Usually after these tasks, guests would choose to take a quick nap in the car on the way down the mountain. Although some would take the opportunity to chat with fans and increase interaction, it's generally not as heated as during task time.

But now...

Yan Yueqing's maneuvers directly attracted a multitude of online viewers!

Many people from other guests' live rooms were called over by their friends.

[Don't just watch Qin Youran and Li Hao chat, come and see Yan Yueqing play the clapper talk!]

[Sister Youran, I'll come back to support you later! I'm going to see Yan Yueqing do magic first!]

[I heard Yan Yueqing is playing Chinese chess with the old man. She can play that? I don't believe it, I'm going to expose her!]

[Youran, don't be afraid, Yan Yueqing is just showing off for attention. I'm going over to scold her!]

Just like that, fewer and fewer people remained in the other live rooms, while Yan Yueqing's became incredibly lively!

After finishing the chess game and making a balloon dog, Yan Yueqing had already earned 25 yuan.

Tang Tang had also gone from being annoyed and disdainful at the beginning to having a blast later on.

Children, ah~ they all like people or things that are impressive! Before, Yan Yueqing was sticking to her like a piece of sticky candy, but now suddenly transformed, displaying various skills, and even making her happy!

The most important thing — she was treating her well, not to get close to Dad!

The bullet screen was all laughs and joy.

Only the village chief's world of a black face was achieved...

Difficult!

It was too difficult!

As the program's host, he had to control the program's progress, balance the relationships between different groups, and, more importantly, carry out the directives from the station on the guests.

For example, how should he highlight the advantages of Li Manman when the station wanted to promote her initially? Later, when Qin Youran emerged as a dark horse, how should he discreetly give her more screen time? All this was within his area of responsibility!

And today, Yan Yueqing popped out and started grabbing the spotlight?

The station leaders immediately instructed to push her down a bit.

The village chief wanted to cry without tears...

How to push her down?! He had already tried his best to suppress her, but how could he contend with Yan Yueqing's many talents?

He blocked one path, she'd open another.

His blocking was nowhere near as fast as her opening!

Even the netizens who didn't like Yan Yueqing started to feel that they were targeting her!

The village chief was so angry he wanted to throw his microphone!

Perhaps he should discuss with the station and have Yan Yueqing return the character development fee? Have her join the competition for the "National Parent" role?

Meanwhile, on the other hand, Yan Yueqing had already earned 30 yuan, and the bullet screen began to discuss the change in Tang Tang's attitude:

[Did you guys notice that Tang Tang went from calling her Aunt Yueqing at the beginning, to annoying ghost, and now she has started calling her Sister Yueqing!]

[The Little Princess is shrewd! If I call you sister, you are my peer, and you better stop thinking about my dad!]

[I watched all evening, and now I've started to like Yan Yueqing, what should I do?]

[No way, no way. Just because she performed some tricks to entertain children, you guys are betraying us now?]

[Right, right, right! Hold the line! This kind of woman with an illegitimate child is very calculating! Using her own son to lower Tang Tang's guard, but isn't she actually after Director Tang?]

[Some netizens are really harsh with their words. Yan Yueqing just publicly acknowledged having a child, how did that become an illegitimate child? What if she has a husband?]

[Heh, having a husband and still fawning over Tang Tang? I think she's probably looking for a sucker to take over!]