Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Catching Ducks

Chu Xijin really couldn’t sing.

He barely managed to sing a song called “Two Tigers.”

The audience was greatly disappointed.

Luckily, Chu Xijin promised to shoot a video afterward, otherwise, everyone would have protested in the comments.

After sitting down, Chu Xijin passed the microphone to Brother Xiangxiang.

Xiong Zunxiang sang his father’s favorite song, “The river flows eastward…”

The atmosphere instantly reached a climax.

[Hahahahaha, I must say, when Xiong Zunxiang sings this song, although nothing else, the momentum is strong.]

[I was really happy laughing, but when I thought about how he won’t meet the kids for a few days once he’s playing, my mood instantly dropped.]

[Brother Xiangxiang is awesome!]

…

The comments were varied, but didn’t hinder the children’s enjoyment. Mao Xiaomiao also sang Two Tigers; she actually learned other songs, but her singing was just average.

Mao Ziyang quietly asked her, “Are you a bit unhappy today?”

“No,” Mao Xiaomiao pursed her lips.

Mao Ziyang pinched her puffed-up cheek: “Your parents don’t want you to become an athlete because they know it’s a tough path.”

“Oh.”

Mao Xiaomiao wouldn’t listen to any explanations.

Even though her parents had always been nurturing her athletic ability, when her talent was recognized by the country, her parents refused on her behalf.

The reason is that her parents had never lived an ordinary life like others, they were always training, then after they came out, they had to learn again, and their choices became narrow.

Training is exhausting.

If results are achieved, it’s fine.

But if not, over ten years of training is wasted, it’s a gamble, and as her parents, they’ve already lost and don’t want their daughter to go through a painful life like theirs again.

Thus, there’s currently a cold war between both parties.

Mainly, Mao Xiaomiao has unilaterally declared she’s not speaking to her parents.

“Xiao Miao, why aren’t you happy?” Chu Xijin, sharp-eared, curiously asked. Although Xiao Miao had been sulky with a face not too happy, she usually just tended to daydream. Now with a slight frown, it’s clear she’s truly angry.

“My parents don’t let me be an athlete, saying it would ruin my future.” Mao Xiaomiao rolled her eyes, “They didn’t respect my decision.”

[Xiao Miao wants to be an athlete?]

[Heard Xiao Miao’s parents are athletes too, trained for over ten years and didn’t win major awards, now coaching, likely because they suffered and don’t want their daughter to go through it?]

[The kid is just five, not respecting her decision seems normal.]

…

Mao Ziyang hurriedly explained for her brother-in-law and sister-in-law: “Xiao Miao wants to be a sprinter, and training needs to start now, which feels too rushed for us. It’s not too late to train after the child is over ten years old and realizes they truly have this talent.”

“Discovering early and not training, waiting until later? Haven’t you heard of the saying, Auntie? If you don’t cherish your talent, it will be taken away by the heavens. If I don’t cherish my talent now, what if my talent is taken away by the heavens later?” Mao Xiaomiao asked.

Mao Xiaomiao continued, “I may become sensitive during adolescence and doubt my talent, thus ruining it, then your goal will be achieved.”

Mao Ziyang was speechless.

How did she not realize her niece’s eloquence was so good?

Mao Xiaomiao didn’t want to mention she’s just shy, not mute.

Adults are really annoying.

Like to make decisions for others.

When the result turns out bad, they reverse and blame the child.

“Let’s welcome our world champion, Mao Xiaomiao.” Zhu Wenzhen called randomly holding the mic.

His mom pulled him down: “Xiao Miao hasn’t decided to be an athlete yet, stop fooling around.”

“I’m not, Xiao Miao runs fast, she’s our champion, go Xiao Miao, go Xiao Miao.” Zhu Wenzhen was already chanting slogans.

With his little sister joining him.

Xiong Zunxiang even waved both hands.

Mao Xiaomiao’s eyes slightly curved: “I will strive for it, and if my parents still disagree, I’ll run away from home.”

Mao Ziyang: “!!!”

Is the current generation so brash?

Yet the four kids supported her so much.

Mao Ziyang was stunned.

The accommodation also arrived.

Everyone was about to stay in a Mongolian yurt, they vary in size, located on the prairie, where going out means stepping on solid ground, looking up to see the stunning sky. Lin Yuxian

But the size of the yurt must be chosen through a game.

“What game?” Zhu Wenzhen eagerly asked the crew.

“The game is catching ducks, for instance, Xiao Jin claps and chants: Catch a duck catch a duck, catch how many.

Xiao Miao has to say: Catch 3.

The subsequent person’s job and command: [Caught]—both hands clenched into fists above the head, +1.

[Didn’t catch]—right hand pats forehead +0.

[Escaped]—no action, -1.

After catching 3 ducks, everyone’s actions and command: [Quack quack quack]—palms patting the back of the hand three times, does everyone understand the rules?”

Everyone shook their heads.

So, the crew demonstrated how to catch ducks, everyone learned it at a glance.

First to speak was Little Sister.

First eliminated was Little Sister.

Lin Yuxian heard about her elimination, her smile wasn’t even retracted on time: “Why? Why was I eliminated right away?”

“Because Little Sister, you didn’t chant the slogan, come, Little Sister, come to our crew.”

Lin Yuxian put her hands on her hips and pouted, she wasn’t angry, just a little upset.

[So cute!!!!]

[My daughter is the cutest child in the world!]

[Little Sister’s moods are very stable, though sometimes a bit temperamental, she mostly understands the bigger picture.]

…

The game continued, everyone was eliminated in succession, the last two remaining were Chu Xijin and Xiong Guobing.

Xiong Guobing was really surprised: “Turns out my best performance on this show is playing the duck-catching game.”

He hosts variety shows.

The duck-catching game is definitely familiar, his proficiency is higher than the guests, it’s truly the only game he reached the grand finale in this show.

He’s emotional.

Tears welled up.

“Xiao Jin, you must show mercy, Uncle is getting old, you should respect the elderly.”

“Alright.”

Chu Xijin truly respected the elderly.

Giving them the first place.

Xiong Guobing panicked: “No, I really was just saying casually, my dear audience, I swear, I absolutely didn’t intend to cheat just now.”

Chu Xijin laughed.

[It’s so funny, Xiao Jin’s way of letting him win was so obvious.]

[Serves you right for whining, you deserve to be tricked by Xiao Jin.]

[Aaaaaaah, who can understand, Xiao Jin’s smile is really so beautiful!!!]

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