novelraw Chapter 72: Movie Star Dad (10)
Chapter 72: Movie Star Dad (10)
No matter how big of a bomb Qi Sheng dropped on the production team that last night, Qi Rui never brought up the video again after leaving, nor did he ask whether Qi Sheng planned to get a job, even after school started when they returned home.
It wasn’t until a month later, when the first episode of the show aired, that Qi Rui, seeing the guy lounging at home every day, still found it hard to believe that the things Qi Sheng said that night were actually true.
As Qi Sheng’s first-ever reality show, and with the addition of his “little devil” son, Qi Rui, the show attracted a huge amount of attention the moment it was announced.
Qi Sheng’s fanbase was already enormous, spanning all ages and genders. Originally, as a film star, he maintained a certain distance from his audience through the big screen, but now, with his debut in a reality show, he naturally became a hot topic. Of course, the discussion mainly revolved around Qi Rui.
[The male god is really going all out for his son’s image, even joining a reality show…]
[As much as I love the male god and his works, I can’t help but suspect he’s doing this show to clean up his son’s reputation.]
[Hey, enough with the conspiracy theories! What’s wrong with joining a reality show? What’s wrong with bringing his son along? They get to spend time together, and fans get content — it’s a win-win!]
[My Brother Sheng finally descended to the mortal world. So looking forward to the reality show!]
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Ever since the promotional materials were released, the discussions about Qi Sheng’s participation in the show were countless. When the airing date for the first episode was announced, many fans camped out in front of their TVs, computers, and phones, eagerly waiting. When the show finally premiered, a wave of fans rushed in, flooding the screen with comments. [Here for Brother Sheng! So excited for his first reality show!]
[Throwing flowers! Brother Sheng is the best!]
As the heavyweight guest, Qi Sheng naturally made his entrance last. Dressed casually, with a gentle look in his eyes, he sat on the sofa after receiving the mission card, looking both relaxed and handsome. Fans rarely got to see this side of Qi Sheng, so the comments exploded with excitement — that is, until Qi Rui appeared on screen, and everyone suddenly realized just how stunning Qi Rui’s looks were.
The footage of the earlier fight had been chaotic, and Qi Sheng had always been very protective of his son’s privacy, so there were very few pictures of Qi Rui online. From that grainy video, people could vaguely tell he was a tall, long-legged, handsome boy, but no one had gotten a clear look at his face. Now, with his first proper appearance, Qi Rui instantly caused many of Qi Sheng’s fans to jump ship.
[Ahhhhh, what kind of celestial-level beauty is this?! Why didn’t anyone tell me he was this handsome!]
[Please debut immediately, little brother! Such a beautiful father and son pair, hee hee!]
[I can’t take it anymore, already licking my screen — I’m totally following this show!]
[Aaaaaah! I’m going crazy over his godly face! Why didn’t anyone inform me of this important news immediately?! Worst rating of the year to the paparazzi!]
In the video, Qi Rui was already starting to pack his luggage. When he tried to bring a pile of electronic devices and hadn’t even finished packing yet, he faced firm opposition from Qi Sheng. Qi Rui’s pitiful, pleading look didn’t soften Qi Sheng’s heart at all, but it did deliver a fatal blow to all the viewers behind the screen.
[Our male god is truly cold-hearted! Baby Rui, come to my arms! I’ll give you anything you want!]
[Oh my, those puppy eyes are way too cute. I’m a fan now, totally sold!]
[Baby Rui is simply soft and adorable! Adding one more old auntie fan right now!]
[Move aside, you face-crazy people! Am I the only one confused here? Wasn’t he supposed to be a “problem child”?]
Originally, some viewers still had prejudices against Qi Rui, but after being completely bowled over by his stunning looks, they began finding excuses for his past behavior. Now, seeing how obedient he was, they immediately forgot his so-called “black history.” So what if a teenager skipped a class or played some games? So what if he accidentally got into a fight? And those who kept whining about it — are you sure you’ve never skipped class or gotten into a fight yourself?
In short, at first it was Qi Sheng’s fans battling the haters, but later, Qi Rui’s “face fans” surged in, cheering for him with all their might.
No matter what the haters said, the face fans just shook their heads — not listening, not caring — our Baby Rui is clearly soft and adorable!
The show continued. While Qi Sheng was packing, Xia Li helped by the side. A family of three, all with god-tier looks, instantly sent the fans watching into a frenzy. Within just fifteen minutes of the premiere, hashtags like [Qi Rui’s Godly Looks] and [Family of Three All Stunning] shot up to the trending list. Countless beauty-seeking fans flocked in. In the first episode alone, under the impact of the Qi family’s unbelievable looks, the show soared to the number one spot on the trending chart.
Viewers glued their eyes to the screen, unwilling to miss a single moment of their new idol’s beauty. On the way to their destination, the scene of Qi Rui, exhausted from traveling, sleeping with his head on Qi Sheng’s lap, made fans go wild taking screenshots. They felt even more relieved seeing how close father and son were. Who said my male god was distant from his family? What’s this, huh? Evidence, haha!
The show went on. During the gathering of the five families, the sight of Qi Rui, freshly bathed and with wet hair, showing off his stunning beauty, had fans swooning. Later, when Qi Rui tried sneaking his phone and got sternly rejected by Qi Sheng, the fans completely lost it.
[Wait, is the male god’s parenting style a bit too strict?]
[Confiscating phones an hour before bedtime? Brother Sheng, this doesn’t fit your male god image!!!]
[Confirmed: my Baby Rui is the most obedient little boy ever! Even when his phone got taken away, he didn’t throw a tantrum!]
Of course, regarding this, some felt Qi Sheng was being too harsh, while others thought he was just putting on an act, playing the strict parent. Haters could always find something to nitpick, looking at every move of celebrities through tinted glasses.
The next day arrived in the blink of an eye. At their destination, seeing the five fathers lazily chatting away while the kids worked hard to find a house made all the viewers burst into laughter.
This is peak dad behavior!
At lunchtime, plate after plate of exquisite and enticing food appeared under the camera’s high-definition lens, making the viewers behind the screens drool while exclaiming how great the program team’s treatment was. Unfortunately, no sooner had they praised the program than team leader Liu Jun started stirring up trouble.
[Hahaha, I’ve already screenshotted Baby Rui’s dumbfounded expression!]
[Nice, this is so typical of the production team, my poor Baby Rui.]
[Judging from what I see, Xiao Yu and Baby Rui are doomed — they’re the ones carrying the big items!]
[Let me defend these two little brothers for a second. Love how the show keeps stirring things up!]
The audience, ever eager for chaos, eagerly awaited what tricks the production team had up their sleeves.
It wasn’t until Qi Sheng was shown miserably trying to weave a bamboo basket that the audience collectively burst out laughing — such a down-to-earth version of King Qi!
The first time, Qi Rui drew a 5-yuan red envelope, making viewers feel sorry for him and flood the bullet comments with blessings. Their blessings seemed to work: the second time, Qi Rui managed to draw the second-worst salary card.
[Come on, my Baby Rui is way too unlucky, I just want to throw a yacht his way to cheer him up!]
[Poor Baby Rui, I thought Shuo Shuo had it the worst!]
[Baby Rui getting heartfelt praise from his own dad: “Unlucky kid!” Hahaha, I’m dying — feeling sorry but also can’t stop laughing.]
Viewers thought the Qi father and son duo were going to be the most pitiful today — after all, they had the hardest work and had to deduct 20% from their earnings. But they were stunned the very next second.
Qi Sheng, who had just been weaving baskets at a normal speed, suddenly picked up the pace. His skilled technique, the tight weaving — he was basically a master craftsman. Compared to the other four dads struggling with their handicrafts, it was like a seasoned expert facing off against rookies.
[Even weaving baskets, my idol shines! Amazing!]
[His hands are so long and beautiful, I wish I were the bamboo strip in his hands!]
[Today’s the perfect day for screenshotting those beautiful hands — already gone crazy taking shots!]
[Totally changed my view of King Qi. I used to think he felt distant from us ordinary people — but look! When he gets down-to-earth, he’s even more amazing!]
After the first episode aired, “Taking Dad on a Trip” exploded in popularity. Qi Rui’s stunning looks and how different he was from his previous bad reputation, Qi Sheng’s grounded and authentic vibe, plus the brilliant performances of the other guests, shot the show’s buzz straight to the top of the charts.
The newly crowned male god Qi Rui, little study genius Zhao Shuo, little princess Yu Fei, scatterbrained study slacker Xu Mingyan, and the steady big brother Zhang Yu — each gained tons of fans in varying degrees. Of course, the biggest fan increase went to Qi Rui.
Qi Rui smiled slightly as he looked at the flood of cute fans calling him “male god” under his Weibo posts, then set his phone aside and went back to his homework.
Next to him, Qi Sheng was reading a book. Seeing his son voluntarily put down his phone after a short break to continue studying, his face showed no change, but inside he was extremely pleased.
These days, Qi Sheng had truly become a homebody — sometimes even moonlighting as a househusband. He took care of Rui’s schooling, arranged his study schedule, and would go on occasional dates with his beloved wife. Life couldn’t be more easy and relaxed.
Time flew by, and Qi Sheng still showed no intention of returning to work. Not only did Xia Li believe it now, but even Qi Rui was finally convinced of his decision.
During this period, Qi Rui’s life was exceptionally fulfilling. With Qi Sheng tutoring him on his high school courses, he had little trouble academically. He also had plenty of hobbies and interests, spending his days bouncing between schoolwork and personal passions, all while being lovingly cared for by a pair of particularly considerate parents — it was practically paradise.
Meanwhile, “Taking Dad on a Trip” had already aired three episodes. Online discussions about Qi Rui only grew, but few people still clung to his so-called “black history.”
By the fourth episode, when the show moved to the vast grasslands, with boundless open fields, handsome horses, and big and little male gods galore, fans were treated to a visual feast. Especially when Qi Rui galloped across the prairie on a black horse — the sight left the looks-obsessed fans completely satisfied.
The nickname “Black Horse Prince” firmly became Qi Rui’s new tag. Of course, Qi Sheng’s performance once again shattered viewers’ expectations.
During a local horse race held by the residents, Qi Sheng, unable to turn down the enthusiastic invitation, competed with the local cowboys. With his superb skills and effortless control, he not only won the race but also earned the local residents’ wholehearted admiration — and stunned the viewers.
[Oh my god, male god’s horse-riding skills are insane — he could totally compete professionally!]
[My cousin is a professional jockey, and when he saw this episode, he immediately said male god’s skills are top-notch, professional level!]
[This variety show is just pure gold — I can’t stop screenshotting! I’ve already watched it three times, and it’s still not enough!]
[Loved the part where male god taught Baby Rui to ride — ahhhh, one big and one small male god, it was both heartwarming and visually stunning. Xia Li is truly the winner at life!]
[+1 to the comment above. Male god teaches so gently — the father-son bond is super close. Who dares say now that my male god isn’t a good dad?!]
[Jealousy’s making me crazy. So envious of Baby Rui, but even more envious of goddess Xia Li. Nope, I want all three of them — Baby Rui is mine!]
[Get lost, rival! Baby Rui is obviously mine! Ahhh, someday Baby Rui will be my husband, and male god and goddess will be my in-laws. Just thinking about it makes me dizzy with happiness!]
[Hello everyone, I’m Baby Rui’s future wife. All you other girls, please back off now!]
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The grassland episodes left viewers utterly satisfied. And coming up next — sunshine, ocean waves, beaches, and beauties — had them all rewatching the show endlessly. The production team had really outdone themselves. The fan service? Absolutely top tier!