Mischievous Xiao

The hosts were utterly embarrassed! Wasn’t he just a slightly better-looking kid? Was it really necessary to be so excited? But perhaps only the two of them thought so!

Xiao spoke weakly, absentmindedly playing with her fingers, her voice carrying the innocence of a child, displeased at those who disturbed her sleep. She grumbled, “Mm! Playing at home.”

After speaking, she innocently blinked her eyes, then lowered her head to fiddle with Ouyang Qianyu’s slender fingers. Ouyang Qianyu listened, exasperated, thinking to himself—everything she said was true!

At home, she hardly ever stayed still! The things the servants organized were messed up again in no time! Even his own room suffered from her frequent mischief!

This girl simply didn’t know the meaning of peace and quiet—except when she was asleep. Perhaps she was only adorable when sleeping! The hosts, listening to her answer, really didn’t know what to say.

Wasn’t this just making things difficult for them? Awkwardly, one host cleared her throat and pressed on, “So, what kind of books do you usually read?”

Before Ouyang Qianyu could respond, Shangguan Xiao once again jumped in, “Old Master!” The manner, the speed—how unlike the sleepy little girl from just moments before! It all seemed like a charade, causing everyone to reach out and rub their eyes, and clean their ears just in case!

“…” Silence swept the surroundings. Just look at these answers! Even “Old Master” was mentioned! Dear child, could your responses be any more astonishing?

Ouyang Qianyu helplessly pressed his hand to his forehead, veins twitching. At this moment, he truly wanted to strangle Shangguan Xiao, then follow suit himself! If this kept up, when the show ended, they would surely be mobbed!

He pushed Shangguan Xiao aside, signaling her with his eyes to keep quiet, forbidding her from speaking again. Then, with a cold tone, he stepped in to remedy, “Usually, we read books by famous people, and work on Olympiad problems.”

The host listened to Ouyang Qianyu’s words and thought—Finally! Some normal answers at last! Tears welled up from sheer gratitude—being a host these days was no easy task!

And the little money the production team got was hard-earned! She wiped her sweat, suppressed her excitement, and continued, “So geniuses need to work hard too! It’s clear that talent alone doesn’t mean you can reap rewards without effort!”

The other host nodded, “Yes! No matter who you are, only hard work brings success!” Xiao watched as the two ladies conversed, ignoring her entirely, and felt a strong urge to leave. Unfortunately, when they came on stage, the old witch had warned them—absolutely no walking out halfway! Otherwise, credits would be deducted and parents summoned!

If not for wanting to avoid causing trouble for her brother, she wouldn’t have come at all! Hmph! That old witch—always thinking about money! When the two hosts finally finished their rambling, Xiao thought she could leave.

But unexpectedly, they asked if she knew Liang Junwei! Xiao blinked innocently, her face full of confusion, and said, “Who’s that?”

The hosts were beyond words! Someone who didn’t even know Liang Junwei—what could they possibly say to her? Forget it! Best to say nothing at all!

They ignored Shangguan Xiao’s question and announced, “Next, let’s welcome today’s special guest, Liang Junwei!” Liang Junwei walked onstage with a smile.

Shangguan Xiao looked at him in sudden realization, “Oh! You’re that handsome guy who grows taller but not smarter!”

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