My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 661: Taking the Little Treasure Fishing

Chapter 661: Chapter 661: Taking the Little Treasure Fishing

Lin Feng was chatting with the other dads, mostly about topics related to their children. He also took the opportunity to declare his love to his wife in front of the camera.

Soon, Xiao Bao came running over with Xing Yun and Xi Mi, PITTER-PATTER, and handed the task cards to their respective dads. Only Li Kaixin and Jiao Jiao’s dads were left, sitting and waiting, making bets in front of the camera to see whose child would arrive first.

Lin Feng, blessed by his system, had a photographic memory. Searching his mind, Lin Feng took just ten minutes with Xiao Bao to find the three icons for the task. Then they went to the village square to collect their reward: food.

Since Lin Feng was the first to arrive, he received a generous reward for first place. The thoughtful production team even set up a small kitchen just for him. The team knew that the real highlight wasn’t eating communal meals but watching each parent’s struggle with their child. What was there to watch if Lin Feng cooked for everyone? So, the production team specifically emphasized that communal cooking was out of the question.

Lin Feng took the ingredients and Xiao Bao to their thatched cottage to make lunch. The kitchen was a temporary setup, consisting of nothing more than a honeycomb coal stove. Xiao Bao, having never seen such a thing, crouched beside it and asked curiously, "Daddy, what is this?"

"It’s a stove. Daddy is going to light it to cook. You go to your room and do your homework."

Seeing that Xiao Bao was still interested in the stove, Lin Feng added, "Go do your homework. After we eat, Daddy will take you to the pond to go fishing."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bao’s spirits immediately lifted. "Yay!" PITTER-PATTER, she went into the thatched cottage to do her homework.

Lin Feng had never used this type of stove before, but wasn’t it the same as lighting any other kitchen fire? It was just a bit more troublesome, as he had to wait for the fire to grow strong before he could cook. After some effort, he got the fire started and placed a kettle of water on it to warm up. He washed vegetables in a bucket and then had to go back inside to chop them. Lin Feng didn’t overtly check on Xiao Bao’s homework, but as he went in and out, he quietly observed her progress.

This scene made many viewers comment on how true to life it felt. In Lin Feng, they saw reflections of their own parents.

Lin Feng occasionally reminded Xiao Bao, "Do your homework properly, don’t play!"

The charcoal fire was soon blazing. He put the rice on to steam and then started stir-frying the other dishes. Steaming rice for two people was quick; by the time Lin Feng finished his other prep work, it was ready. He set the rice pot aside and began to cook.

Pork stir-fried in sauce was Xiao Bao’s favorite. The meat had to be fried until it was slightly charred for the best flavor. The ingredients provided by the host were all sourced locally, so Lin Feng made stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts. He also made a hand-torn cabbage stir-fry and prepared a simple soup.

"Xiao Bao, stop doing your homework. Come wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Lin Feng had already poured warm water for Xiao Bao. After she washed her hands, Lin Feng served the food. The thatched cottage was small, with only enough room for a single table and chair. Xiao Bao sat while Lin Feng stood, and the father and daughter shared a heartwarming lunch together.

Meanwhile, in stark contrast, the other families were not even eating yet; they were still working on their tasks. Xing Yun was doing okay. Her dad, a businessman from outside the entertainment industry, was used to taking care of his daughter, and his cooking was passable.

Xi Mi squatted beside her dad, gazing at him longingly, and would sensibly ask from time to time, "Dad, do you need help?"

"I’ve got it, just wait a bit longer," he would reply.

Li Kaixin’s dad, having started a fire before, handled the task deftly this time. But Jiao Jiao’s dad, who received the task card last, was still in the middle of his task.

"Dad, I’m so hungry. When can we eat?"

"Dad, why are you so slow? Jiao Jiao is about to starve to death... Can’t you hurry up?"

"Dad, how much longer is it going to take!?"

Jiao Jiao’s dad was already impatient with the task, and his daughter’s incessant questions finally made him lose his temper. "Jiao Jiao, Dad is already trying his best! Do you understand? If you hadn’t been messing around, we might have gotten the task card a long time ago. From now on, can you please prioritize the task?"

Jiao Jiao pursed her lips, on the verge of tears. In the end, Jiao Jiao just stood there crying while her dad completed the task alone. Eventually, the father and daughter reconciled and cooked together. By the time they were done, it was already past one in the afternoon. At this point, Xiao Bao was already getting ready for her nap.

The scene then switched to individual interviews.

Jiao Jiao’s dad talked about losing his temper. He believed that getting angry appropriately to let a child know they did something wrong was necessary. However, netizens had differing opinions about his approach.

"The kid is only seven; she’s still young and doesn’t know any better. Don’t be too harsh!"

"Haha, she’s ’young’? Just look at Xiao Bao, Xi Mi, and Xing Yun. Aren’t they all completing the tasks seriously?"

"To those saying she’s just a kid, go ahead and spoil your own! She’s seven, she should know better!"

"The child may be at fault, but as an adult, you need to control your temper. Taking it out on your kid is the wrong choice!"

"With a temper that bad, no wonder his movies and TV shows aren’t popular, haha..."

"I think occasionally getting angry with your child is necessary. My kid is too naughty, and he only behaves when he realizes I’m genuinely angry!"

"That Jiao Jiao kid is so annoying. She’s pretentious and self-important. She’s definitely going to be disliked when she grows up."

"It’s just a variety show, don’t take it so seriously! Attacking a child is going too far!"

"I think Xiao Bao is being raised very well. She’s polite to elders, cares for the younger kids, and is very serious about her tasks!"

"In her post-task interview, Xiao Bao mentioned that an old lady was always watching them. She figured it must have been arranged by the production team. So clever!"

"To be honest, Xiao Bao’s handwriting is really bad, AHHHH!"

「Naptime ended.」

Lin Feng took Xiao Bao out to go fishing. He fashioned a fishing hook from a needle, a fishing rod from a bamboo pole, and a fishing line from a piece of yarn. He tied a small stone to the line for a weight and made a float from a feather he found on the roadside. After much effort, a makeshift fishing rod was ready.

Xiao Bao looked at Lin Feng with admiration. "Wow, Dad, you’re so amazing! Can we start fishing now?"

Lin Feng looked around. "Not yet, Xiao Bao. Do you know where our cottage is?"

"I know!"

"Could you bring the little stool over for Dad, please?"

"Sure, I’ll go get it now."

"Slow down, be careful on your way."

"No problem! The camera uncles are here, so Xiao Bao won’t get lost."

With that, she ran off, PITTER-PATTER.

Xiao Bao ran very fast, truly a girl like the wind. She had picked out all her own clothes for the show; like most little girls, she loved dressing up. It was Lin Feng who had reminded her to bring dirt-resistant sneakers and sportswear. Sure enough, her shoes were now ringed with mud, and the cuffs of her pants were grimy. All in all, among all the children, Xiao Bao’s clothes were the dirtiest.

After Xiao Bao left, Lin Feng went to a corner of the pond to search for earthworms. The weather was cold, making them hard to find. Relying on his childhood experience, Lin Feng searched for a spot where the ground was semi-moist and had tiny holes on the surface. After digging for a bit, he indeed uncovered a few earthworms.