I Became a Star After Slacking Off on a Parenting Variety Show

Su Huaiming transmigrated into the role of a wealthy family's stepfather.

His stepson was a notorious little tyrant and troublemaker. The family fired five nannies in a month, and even his teachers had been driven to tears and run out of the room.

Afterward, Su Huaiming was supposed to appear on a reality show with his stepson, who would torment him until the whole internet mocked and condemned him, forcing him to quit the entertainment industry.

Su Huaiming: I'm tired. Let's skip straight to the last step and have me quit the industry.

Because of a contract, Su Huaiming was forced to appear on a reality show with his stepson. Netizens jeered, eager to watch him make a fool of himself.

His stepson threw himself on the floor, kicking and screaming. Su Huaiming had seen that trick a million times before, so he sat nearby, leisurely drinking milk tea and playing on his phone. They could see who would outlast whom.

For the first time, his stepson got up by himself and dusted off his own bottom. After that, he never dared do it again.

His stepson cried for ice cream and tried to grab Su Huaiming's share, so Su Huaiming simply bought two and ate them both right in front of him. After all, a child might go without, but he wasn't going to deprive himself.

From then on, his stepson would ask, "Dad, are you having ice cream? Could I have a bite?"

When they were given a task, his stepson was just about to throw a tantrum when he saw Su Huaiming already slumped in a chair, muttering, "I just don't want to." Not wanting to lose to the other kids, his stepson could only complete the task through his tears, earning praise from the farmer.

The father and son became famous in an unconventional way.

"Hahahaha, sure, I'm an adult, but why should I have to let you win?"

"The way to deal with a brat is to be an even bigger brat!"

"Su Huaiming is my source of joy. The entertainment industry can't do without you!"

Fu Xiaoxiao thought his stepdad was so weak he couldn't even look after himself, and so childish and spoiled. He was just the worst!

But... since his stepdad had taken him to the amusement park, he could be the bigger man and cut him some slack. orz

Fu Jingfan came back from a business trip and found his son obedient and sensible, a completely different person.

Fu Xiaoxiao sidled up to him mysteriously and shared his wisdom with a solemn expression: "Remember to indulge him a lot, or he'll throw a fit!"

Fu Jingfan thought of the utterly unremarkable Su Huaiming and dismissed the idea.

Later, backstage at a red-carpet event, viewers in the livestream saw the cool, dignified Fu Jingfan kneeling on one knee in front of Su Huaiming, coaxing him softly: "Don't be mad. I won't make you exercise tonight..."

#Is that the kind of exercise I think it is? #

#Are we allowed to hear this for free? #

P.S. He's a bit of a brat at first, but becomes a good boy later. The child is not the love interest's biological son.

After living carefree for eighteen years, Ruan Tang finally discovered that he was the fake young master who had taken the real heir's place.

Though he was allowed to stay, he no longer dared to act spoiled or plead with his parents and older brother. Every move of his was meek and ingratiating.

He felt deeply guilty toward the real young master, Duan Qingye, and did everything he could to care for and make amends to him.

But he ruined everything.

Like a vicious cannon-fodder character in a novel, he handed Duan Qingye a spiked drink and made a terrible mistake.

After one reckless night, he found himself on an unfamiliar street.

It was the ninth year after his death.

For someone hated by everyone, dying was the best possible ending. Ruan Tang didn't contact anyone and wanted to start over.

He had no money and was mistreated at work, when a pair of arms shielded him.

The man was dressed all in black, like he was in mourning. Afraid of startling him, he spoke very softly. "Ruan Tang?"

Ruan Tang never expected to run into Duan Qingye.

Thinking of everything that had happened, he was sure Duan Qingye must hate him, but Duan Qingye put the past behind them and took him home.

After nine years apart, the awkward, taciturn boy had become a refined and dignified man, mature and steady.

Like an indulgent elder, Duan Qingye looked after him and arranged everything for him. He even knelt to put on his shoes, making him feel like the pampered young master he had once been.

At last, the fake and real young masters were getting along peacefully and amicably, until...

Ruan Tang found the results of his recent medical checkup.

The mistake they had made that night was still unfolding. He was pregnant, and Duan Qingye had known all along.

He instinctively tried to run, but Duan Qingye caught him.

Draped in the darkness of night, the man looked like a demon from hell. His voice was tender, yet touched with madness.

"Tangtang, are you going to abandon me again?"

After the moon fell, the Ruan family was plunged into silence, every member consumed by regret.

As the tenth anniversary of his death approached, the Ruan family discovered that their lost treasure had a swollen belly and was leaning against a man, looking every bit pregnant.

Their biological son was begging and coaxing Ruan Tang for a smile.

When Duan Qingye noticed them watching, he glared at them like a wolf guarding its food, refusing to let them come even one step closer.

One year later, at the Ruan Group's headquarters.

A beautiful young man arrived with a baby in his arms, looking for President Duan.

People whispered nearby, assuming it was some schemer trying to trap him into taking responsibility and demanding a title.

The usually cold President Duan hurried over, his eyes full of love and tenderness.

Ruan Tang's parents and eldest brother even forced Duan Qingye aside, fussing over the young man as if he were their own precious child.

Everyone: ???

Bonus scene

The baby was one year old, and Ruan Tang still had the habits he'd picked up during pregnancy, resting peacefully in Duan Qingye's arms.

The man bit the tip of his ear. "Nine years is 3,288 days. At an average of seven times a night, you really should make it up to me, sweetheart."

Ruan Tang: ??? Seven times what?

In the hazy night, Ruan Tang's gaze went unfocused. He touched his slightly rounded belly and was so dazed he thought he was pregnant again.

From then on, day after day and night after night, Ruan Tang struggled to repay his debt.

Theme: Face life with an optimistic attitude and make the most of every day.