Chapter 3: The Little Darling Is About to Cry—What Should I Do?

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Upon hearing this, Yu Zheng instinctively glanced at Yu Zhicheng. "Whose idea is this?" His brows furrowed deeply, and his authoritative face was tinged with anger. "This is sheer nonsense!"

“You don’t know how chaotic the entertainment industry is. If Young Ancestress is exposed under the spotlight, it will have a profoundly negative impact on her life and well-being.”

The youngest son insisted on trying his luck in the entertainment world. Since the eldest son was set to take over the family and company, Yu Zheng didn’t bother to intervene much with the youngest, knowing he wouldn’t act recklessly.

But Young Ancestress was different — she was the precious gem carefully preserved by their ancestral teachings, which repeatedly emphasized the importance of looking after her well.

Moreover, what kind of Young Ancestress goes into the entertainment business to make money? That would be tempting fate for all the descendants.

Yu Zhicheng said, “...Dad, it was Young Ancestress herself who insisted on joining the show. She said I’m broke, so I became an actor to earn money and support the family.”

“I tried to persuade her, but it was useless. I dare not discipline her at all.”

“Xiao Zheng, don’t blame Xiao Cheng. It was my idea. Next time, you must be sure before you speak like that,” Yu Danxue understood.

She straightened her little face, putting on the stern look of an elder, but it was more adorably fierce than truly intimidating. “There aren’t many valuable things in this house, nor many servants, and you all dress so lightly. As an elder, how can I not earn money?”

Yu Zhicheng, dressed in a trendy perforated outfit, was speechless.

Yu Zheng, in a bespoke tailored suit, was also at a loss.

Even though Yu Zheng repeatedly explained that the world a thousand years from now was this way, and the family’s inheritance was never short of money, Yu Danxue remained unconvinced, insisting on working hard to earn money.

Yu Zheng sighed helplessly, his expression tinged with self-reproach. “If the ancestors found out that we descendants did not take proper care of Young Ancestress, I fear they would be angry.”

Mentioning her family, Yu Danxue, trying to act like an elder, could no longer hold back.

Her eyes quickly reddened, her lips pouted, and she sniffled. “Did my father and mother, my eldest brother and sister-in-law, my second brother and sister-in-law, all pass away peacefully?”

She missed her father, mother, eldest brother and sister-in-law, and second brother and sister-in-law.

She longed to go home.

But she couldn’t return. She could only stay with Xiao Cheng.

Master Xuanqing had foretold that her descendant was Xiao Cheng, saying their fates were intertwined and that staying by his side was the safest.

Seeing her like this, Yu Zheng and Yu Zhicheng were flustered, hurriedly trying to comfort their precious Young Ancestress.

“Dad, quickly tell us about the ancestors’ situation. Young Ancestress, don’t cry. I’ll buy you delicious food, toys, and all kinds of pretty dolls,” he pleaded, just hoping she wouldn’t cry.

“Young Ancestress, please don’t cry. The ancestors all passed away peacefully, and during their lifetimes, they were not troubled by the emperor. The descendants mostly enjoyed a peaceful old age.” He had never comforted a child before; when his two sons were young, they had nannies.

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Yu Danxue clenched her small hands tightly, forcing a smile more painful than tears. “I’m not crying; it’s just sand in my eyes. Rubbing will make it better.”

She rubbed her eyes, forcibly holding back the tears.

She must not cry!

When she left her hometown, she promised her parents, eldest brother and sister-in-law, and second brother and sister-in-law that she would behave well with Xiao Cheng, live well, stay healthy, and not cause them worry.

She must keep her promise.

Yu Zheng and Yu Zhicheng exchanged a glance, both feeling deep sympathy for her.

If it were them adults, arriving alone from a thousand years ago into this strange future world, they would also feel anxious and unsettled. Yet, Young Ancestress remained so strong.

“Young Ancestress, if you want to join the show, you may. If not, we won’t worry about losing money,” Yu Zheng softened his tone.

“But there are two things I hope you remember.”

“First, the family really isn’t short of money, and this is the ancestral business passed down through generations, of which you have your share.”

“Second, we sincerely hope you can live happily and healthily here, and that you consider us your family.”

Yu Danxue nodded earnestly. “Since I have come here, you are already my family.”

Yu Zheng let out a quiet sigh of relief. At least she hadn’t cried—otherwise, it would have been troublesome.

He truly did not know how to comfort children.

“Young Ancestress, since you just arrived, how about Zhicheng helps you get familiar with the place, and then you choose a room to rest?”

He needed to open a separate account for her and deposit all the ancestral wealth passed down to her.

After all she had been through, Yu Danxue, still a child, looked a bit fatigued. “Okay.”

Yu Zhicheng hurried forward, taking her hand to help her get acquainted with the house and learn about the world a thousand years from now.

Before leaving, after consulting Yu Danxue, he said to Yu Zheng, “Dad, please put this box of things into the safe.”

Yu Zhicheng pulled out his phone and found an educational video online to show Yu Danxue.

“Young Ancestress, this is called a phone, and this is an educational video that introduces most of the situation here.”

He found a bench, sat down with Yu Danxue, and explained the phone’s uses and other details.

Yu Danxue’s big eyes were filled with wonder and admiration. “Xiao Cheng, the people here are amazing.”

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Soon, she was completely absorbed in the educational video on the phone, watching with great interest.

Yu Zhicheng rubbed his forehead and exhaled tiredly. He was still a bit dizzy.

Truly a little ancestor.

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On the day of the variety show recording, all the guests and children gathered at the location arranged by the production team.

It was a picturesque mountain village with countless fields.

The show was broadcast live as usual.

“Good afternoon, everyone,” host Liu Sisi said cheerfully, smiling at the camera.

“The parent-child pairing variety show is now live. Welcome to all viewers.”

“Now, let me introduce the four pairs of guests on site…”

From left to right:

One pair was the popular idol actress Duan Lele and the five-year-old girl she cared for, Feng Doudou.

Duan Lele had once played the female second lead in a contemporary romance drama starring Yu Zhicheng, garnering many shipper fans, some of whom remained to this day.

Another pair was the newly promoted top-tier host Gao Pengfei and the four-year-old boy he cared for, Xiao Yun.

Gao Pengfei had once interviewed Yu Zhicheng and been rebuked by him, causing quite a stir—everyone blamed Yu Zhicheng.

A third pair consisted of the sleepy-looking second-tier singer Qi Kang and the five-year-old boy he cared for, Luo Jian.

The big and little ones were chatting about what to eat, the atmosphere very harmonious.

The final pair was the obedient and adorable Yu Danxue, accompanied casually by Yu Zhicheng standing nearby.

[My Duan Lele’s girl-next-door style outfit is so beautiful! Best of all, she dressed the child she cared for like a princess. She’s exactly the kind of sister I want.]

[Gao Pengfei still looks chubby and cheerful. I love the shows he hosts, but I hate the episode where he interviewed Yu Zhicheng.]