Live Stream: Overly Pampered Education Creates Three Superstars in One Family

Seeing Liu Yue's expression—a mixture of understanding and relief—Chen Chu didn't continue his lengthy analysis. He leaned back, his tone becoming casual, as if discussing what to have for supper that night.

"In fact, to be honest, it is our generation that has been brainwashed by various works of art and literature, which has completely demonized the word 'love'."

Chen Chu pointed towards the television. "In TV dramas and novels, love is always portrayed as something extremely noble and tragic. It's as if you can't love deeply enough unless you die for the other person, sacrifice everything, or cry your heart out. But how many life-and-death separations are there in real life?"

He chuckled softly, his voice gentle: "Love is actually very simple, and very ordinary. It's when you're sick with a fever and feeling terrible, someone casually makes you a cup of hot ginger water and hands it to you; it's when you come home exhausted from get off work and find a hot meal left on the table. That's love. It doesn't need a reason, nor does it need any lofty moral endorsement; it's just the most basic instinct between people to keep each other warm."

Liu Yue listened quietly, nodding vigorously, a smile involuntarily spreading across her face. "Thank you, Chen Chu. I think I really understand now. Whether it's a small act of care or a selfless sacrifice, small gestures are love, and great sacrifices are also love. As long as I don't demand perfection from others or from myself, love is everywhere in this world."

Seeing her sudden realization, Chen Chu sighed and rubbed his forehead. "Pretty much. It's not wrong for you to think that way. Anyway, stop overthinking. In this life, letting go of others is also letting go of yourself."

"I won't!" Liu Yue giggled, the dejection and defensiveness that had enveloped her completely vanishing in that moment. She even playfully winked at Chen Chu, "After your encouragement, I feel absolutely wonderful! I even feel like the whole world loves me right now!"

Three question marks slowly appeared on Chen Chu's forehead: "???"

Is this woman's thought process jumping a little too fast? She was just feeling sorry for herself, and now she's ready to embrace the world?

Liu Yue excitedly crossed her legs, counting on her slender fingers, and earnestly began to calculate for Chen Chu: "Look! Those fans who support me online and send me gifts, they are complete strangers to me in real life, yet they are willing to spend real money to support me. Isn't that a kind of love?"

She pointed to Chen Ziran's closed door and said, "And Ziran! I'm such a bad gamer, I get eliminated so many times, and he, a game addict, didn't even yell at me on mic. He patiently helped me rank up. Isn't that a kind of love?"

Finally, her bright eyes stared intently at Chen Chu: "And you! We've only known each other for a few days, and I'm just a troublesome person who comes to your house to eat and drink for free. But you actually spent so much time and patiently sitting here to comfort me and help me resolve my inner conflicts. Can you honestly say that's not love?"

Chen Chu was speechless for a long time after being choked by her impeccable "theory of universal love".

He looked Liu Yue up and down, and finally could only nod helplessly, saying in a very perfunctory manner, "Fine... as long as you can calm down, if you insist on thinking this way, I have no objection. Whatever makes you happy."

After saying that, Chen Chu stood up and patted the wrinkles on his trousers: "Alright, the psychological counseling is over. Dr. Chen is going home. I'm going to take a shower. You should go to bed early."

Chen Chu turned and walked towards the bathroom, waving his hand and leaving behind a dashing silhouette.

Listening to the sound of running water coming from the bathroom, Liu Yue relaxed and slumped into the soft sofa. She took a deep breath, feeling an unprecedented sense of relief in her chest. The shackles of her family of origin that had weighed on her heart for years, the anxieties about the future, the fears about interpersonal relationships... all suddenly felt light and airy in this extremely ordinary rented room tonight, and then vanished without a trace.

She closed her eyes, a serene smile playing on her lips.

It turns out that making peace with oneself simply requires looking at the world from a different perspective.

……

The next day, the morning light was faint, carrying a touch of early autumn freshness.

Chen Chu got up very early, which was unusual for him.

Normally on the show, he always appears casual and carefree, wearing slippers and shorts with a scruffy beard, embodying a carefree attitude. But today, he unusually dressed himself neatly.

He wore a crisply ironed light blue casual shirt paired with slim-fit khaki trousers, his stubble was neatly shaved, and he even scratched his hair, a rare occurrence for him. This clean-cut, handsome appearance was completely different from the "Chen Gou" who talked nonsense and argued with everyone in the live stream.

Liu Yue came out of the kitchen with a glass of milk and saw Chen Chu adjusting his collar in front of the mirror in the entryway. She was immediately surprised and her eyes widened.

"Wow, has the sun risen in the west?" Liu Yue looked him up and down, unable to resist teasing him. "Are you going on a blind date today, or attending some international conference? You're all dressed up... um, handsome. What are you doing?"

Chen Chu rolled his eyes at her in the mirror, his tone revealing a hint of fatherly pride: "What blind date? Today is the day of the parent-child activity at Nannan's kindergarten, and I promised her a long time ago that I would go with her."

Actually, the kindergarten had notified them of this activity a long time ago, but Chen Chu had been busy dealing with the live broadcast tasks of the program team and handling Xu Ziang's unexpected incident, so he really couldn't spare the time.

Today happens to be the weekend, and with the turmoil around Liu Yue's side having subsided and the program's effect becoming less intense, Li Minghui did not force him to conduct high-intensity live broadcasts all day long.

Taking advantage of this rare free time, Chen Chu contacted Qiu Tian, ​​the kindergarten principal, last night and made a special trip to accompany her daughter to the event today.

Liu Yue blinked, took a sip of milk, and glanced back and forth between Chen Chu and Xia Yu, who was sitting obediently on the sofa waiting.

Suddenly, she raised her hand high like a schoolchild and shouted in a clear voice, "I want to go too!"

Chen Chu abruptly stopped adjusting his cuffs, turned around, and looked at her as if she were crazy, uttering four words with utter speechlessness: "What are you going to do?"

"Why can't I go?" Liu Yue puffed out her chest confidently. "I've stayed here for so many days, eating and living with Nannan. I'm practically Xia Yu's older sister, right? Isn't it only natural for an older sister to attend her younger sister's kindergarten activities?"

Chen Chu was speechless.

Has this woman's skin thickened exponentially since her epiphany last night?

"Tell the truth," Chen Chu said, mercilessly exposing her lie.

Liu Yue giggled, put down her milk cup, and clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture: "Okay, okay, actually it's just... I've never been to kindergarten before, and I'm really curious about what kindergartens are like nowadays. I want to go and have some fun! Can I go with you? I promise I won't cause you any trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Chu frowned even deeper, his eyes filled with suspicion: "Wait, can't you come up with an excuse that makes even a little bit of logic? What do you mean by 'never been to kindergarten'? Do you think I'm as easy to fool as a three-year-old?"

"I'm not lying to you!" Liu Yue's eyes widened, her tone extremely sincere. "I grew up in the countryside, and our village was incredibly poor. There was no concept of kindergartens or preschools. When I was seven, I went straight to the village primary school for first grade. I honestly didn't even know which way the kindergarten gate faced!"

Chen Chu was taken aback, his eyes filled with suspicion: "Really? Is that true?"

Just then, the cameraman who had been silently adjusting the equipment standing by suddenly stopped what he was doing. He hadn't officially started the live stream yet, but upon hearing their conversation, he couldn't help but nod in deep agreement.

"Brother Chen, what Liu Yue said is true."

The photographer chuckled warmly, his voice tinged with nostalgia. "I also went to school in a remote rural area when I was a child. There really weren't any kindergartens back then. We would just play wildly in the mud every day. When we were five or six, our families would sew us a cloth schoolbag and send us straight to first grade. Kindergarten was a rare treat for city kids."

Chen Chu felt somewhat ashamed. Having grown up studying in the city, he genuinely lacked understanding of these realities.

He glanced at Liu Yue, who was looking at him expectantly, and then at Chen Xiayu, who was sitting obediently on the sofa. In the end, he sighed helplessly and gave in.

"Alright, alright, I'm really fed up with you." Chen Chu waved his hand. "You can come along, but there's one thing: behave yourself when you get to the kindergarten. Don't make a scene and scare the other kids."

"Yay! Don't worry, sir, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Liu Yue was so happy she almost jumped for joy and immediately ran back to her room to change her clothes.

Ten minutes later.

Chen Chu expertly pulled Chen Xiayu into his arms, letting her sit steadily in the crook of his arm.

Chen Xiayu wore a beautiful light blue princess dress today. Although she still didn't show much expression, her clear eyes seemed to have gained a faint light because of her father's company.

Liu Yue changed into a casual and light sportswear outfit, put on a baseball cap, and followed Chen Chu like an excited female college student.

The photographer also shouldered the heavy camera and started the live stream.

The group set off in a grand procession to the kindergarten.

Half an hour later, the taxi came to a steady stop in front of the "kindergarten".

This is a well-regarded kindergarten in the city, and it occupies a large area.

The colorful walls are covered with whimsical cartoon graffiti, and through the wrought iron gate, you can see the spacious plastic playground and various large amusement facilities inside.

At this time, many parents who brought their children to participate in the event had already gathered at the main entrance, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Chen Chu carried Xia Yu to the door.

Because they were followed by cameramen carrying long lenses and microphones, and Liu Yue, a big star, was also there. Although she was wearing a hat and mask, her outstanding temperament still attracted the attention and whispers of many parents around them.

Chen Chu ignored the stares and walked straight toward Qiu Tian, ​​the kindergarten principal, who was standing at the door to greet the parents.

"Good morning, Director Qiu," Chen Chu greeted with a smile.

Qiu Tian was dressed quite smartly today. Upon seeing Chen Chu, she immediately greeted him with a smile in her eyes: "You're here. Nannan looks so beautiful today."

Chen Chu looked down at his daughter, then pointed to the cameraman behind him and asked cautiously, "Principal Qiu, there are cameras broadcasting live today. Is there any problem with the filming? Will the other parents have any objections? If any parents mind their children being on camera, I can have the cameraman point the lens at me and my daughter."

Although he is usually carefree, he still maintains a high degree of discretion when it comes to matters involving the privacy of minors and public order.

He didn't want his popularity to cause unnecessary trouble and conflict for the kindergarten or other families.

Qiu Tian smiled gratefully and waved her hand: "Don't worry, I've already discussed this with everyone in the parents' group a long time ago. Everyone knows you're Nannan's father and that you're recording a show. Not only do they have no objections, but they're also really looking forward to meeting you in person! After all, you're quite the celebrity in our parents' circle now."

"Besides, if we turn off the photography, how will we promote our kindergarten?"

Hearing this, Chen Chu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded: "That's good. It's better to clarify these things beforehand to avoid misunderstandings."

She was a young mother who looked to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, dressed in a designer Chanel-style suit, looking very sophisticated and fashionable.

She had been blinking and staring intently at Chen Chu the whole time. Her gaze was like that of someone looking at a rare animal in a zoo, filled with undisguised curiosity and inquiry.

Chen Chu felt uncomfortable under her gaze, thinking he had something on his face. He touched his chin, turned his head somewhat awkwardly, and politely asked, "Um... excuse me, parent, do we know each other?"

The young mother didn't feel awkward at Chen Chu's question; on the contrary, she became even more excited.

She looked Chen Chu up and down, then flashed a very warm smile and asked in a clear voice, "You must be Chen Chu?!"

Chen Chu paused for a moment, then nodded: "Hello, I'm Chen Chu."

"Hello, hello! My name is Yang Yi." Yang Yi waved very familiarly, her eyes shining brightly. "Oh my, finally I see you in person! I'm a die-hard fan of your live stream, I watch it every single day without fail!"

Chen Chuqian chuckled twice and, out of social etiquette, politely replied, "Really? Thank you for your support."

Yang Yi, however, showed no sign of stopping there. She took a step forward, lowered her voice, and, with an intensely gossipy tone, bombarded him with questions: "I felt so satisfied with what you said in the live stream, criticizing those so-called education experts! So many of your points resonated with me; they were absolutely right!"

She paused, a sly glint in her eyes, then posed an extremely pointed question…

"However, I'd really like to ask you privately, is this 'laissez-faire' parenting philosophy you've shown online, and your brotherly relationship with Ziran... are you just putting on a show for the program, creating a persona, or do you really raise your child this way in real life?"

"..."

Chen Chu froze instantly.

He took a deep breath, feeling as if the air around him had solidified. He tightened his grip on Chen Xiayu's arm slightly, a hint of helpless speech flashing in his eyes.

What's this? Running into a die-hard fan who's taking things too seriously and debunking it online?

This question is incredibly awkward. If you answer "it's just for show," it's like ruining your own reputation in front of the camera; if you answer "that's just how I am," in a group of kindergarten parents who are constantly comparing "whose child is better," it would seem extremely arrogant and out of place.

Chen Chu coughed and glanced around the room.

Sure enough, because of Yang Yi's not-so-quiet voice, and the presence of the camera, the parents who were whispering around them stopped talking, pricked up their ears, and dozens of pairs of eyes stared at them, seemingly waiting for Chen Chu's answer.

This is absolutely a social disaster!

"Ahem... Um, Ms. Yang, right?" Chen Chu abruptly changed the subject, pointing to the crowded kindergarten gate. "Look, there are too many people at the gate now, blocking other parents from entering. And it's quite cold out here, we don't want the children to get cold. How about... we go inside the kindergarten first?"

Yang Yi looked in the direction Chen Chu was pointing and found that the entrance was indeed starting to get congested because of their presence.

The parents around them were looking at them with extreme curiosity, even a bit of scrutiny.

Yang Yi immediately nodded in realization, appearing extremely understanding: "Right, right! Look at my brain, I completely forgot when I got excited. The doorway really isn't the place to talk, sorry for blocking your way. Let's go inside!"

After saying that, Yang Yi walked ahead very naturally.

Chen Chu watched her retreating figure and breathed a long sigh of relief.

He finally managed to smooth things over with this awkward situation. He turned to look at Liu Yue and saw her covering her mouth and chuckling, clearly amused by his earlier embarrassment.

Chen Chu glared at her, picked up Xia Yu, and strode into the campus.

The kindergarten is indeed very large.

After walking through a long corridor covered with ivy, the view suddenly opens up.

The spacious plastic playground has been decorated with various colorful balloons and banners.

The lawn is set up with various props for parent-child games, such as hoops, balance beams, and three-legged races.

The cheerful and lively children's songs echoed throughout the campus via radio, and everywhere there were children's silvery laughter and parents' busy figures.

Sunlight streamed onto the colorful amusement facilities, filling the entire venue with an extremely vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Chen Chu carried Chen Xiayu to the edge of the playground and found a relatively open spot to stand. He took a deep breath, looking at his daughter's profile, which was slightly glowing in the sunlight, and was thinking about which activity to take her to later to make her smile more.

"Phew..." Chen Chu said silently to himself, "Looks like the crisis is over. Today should be a peaceful day with my child..."

However, before he could completely swallow his anger, a very familiar and persistent voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"Hey! Chen Chu!"

Chen Chu froze, mechanically turning his head.

Yang Yi suddenly appeared again. She held two small red flags she had just received for the activity, her face beaming with smiles, her eyes sparkling with an even more determined light than before. She naturally brought her delicate face close to Chen Chu's.

"Um..." Yang Yi looked at him with a smile, her tone revealing a stubborn insistence on getting to the bottom of things, "There aren't many people inside now, and they're not blocking the door anymore. Can you answer the question I asked you at the door earlier? Are you just putting on a show?"

Chen Chu: "..."

He glanced at Yang Yi's inquisitive face, then at Liu Yue beside him, who was gloating and shaking her shoulders wildly, and felt a wave of dizziness wash over him.

Was the question a bit too pointed...?