After eating, Lin Cheng received a call from security, and he headed over to the control room to check security monitoring videos from that morning.

“According to your report, Mr. Lin, we found that your daughter did meet an old man when she went to the garden earlier. That person has been in the garden of the community since very early in the morning,” the head of the security personnel explained while pulling up the right surveillance footage.

A sneaky-looking figure appeared on the screen, bobbing his head this way and that, as if looking for something.

When he saw who the ‘improper fan’ Lin Momo had encountered on the surveillance screen, Lin Cheng snorted and the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but twitch.

The head of security was still explaining, “We apologize for the impact on Mr. Lin and your daughter. We checked the residents’ information, and we did not find any record of this person…”

At this point, the head of security also felt that things were a little strange—the security in their community was really top notch, how did this person sneak in?

“Rest assured, we will investigate the matter in depth,” the head of security said.

Lin Cheng said, “You don’t need to anymore.”

“??”

Lin Yi sighed and said, a little shame-faced, “This is our family’s old man. I’ve caused trouble for you.”

“Mr. Lin, you’re welcome. It’s good that it’s just a misunderstanding,” the head of security said with a smile. But he couldn’t help complaining in his heart: Why do the young ones in your family think your elders are stalkers…

… …

Not long after, Chen Yu came to Lin Cheng’s residence with some briefing information.

When the door opened, Chen Yu was stunned when he saw the inside of the house. He instinctively stepped back and glanced at the floor and house number next to the door, but it seemed that he had indeed gone to the right place.

However, Chen Yu still had an expression of ‘am i dreaming?‘ on his face.

“Brother Cheng, what happened to your house…” 

Did anything strange happen? Was Lin Cheng stimulated by something?

First of all, the floor mat under his feet with a bunch of small animals printed on it did not say ‘Lin Cheng’ at all. 

Then what about the decoration of the entire house? 

The throw pillows on the sofa have changed from cold gray to bright colors, and the curtains have changed from dark gray to light, airy shades. The originally cold metallic ornaments on the shelves and tables have all turned into cute stuffed animals and green plants. This entire place had become so un-Lin Cheng!

When he saw Lin Momo sticking her head out from behind Lin Cheng and calling out “Uncle Chen Yu!”, Chen Yu finally realized that such a big change in brother Cheng’s house was probably related to Lin Momo’s arrival.

Nevertheless, Chen Yu was still amazed in his heart and thought to himself, Lin Cheng’s tolerance for Lin Momo must be really high indeed. Or in other words, for Lin Momo’s sake, Lin Cheng was willing to bear great changes.

“Come in,” Lin Cheng said.

“Oh, okay, please excuse my intrusion.” Chen Yu entered the house. He was about to put on the pair of ‘Squidward’ slippers but was stopped by Lin Cheng.

He asked Chen Yu to use another pair of slippers.

Chen Yu looked at the ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ on Lin Momo’s feet, to the ‘Patrick Star’ on Lin Cheng’s feet, the pair of ‘Squidward’ slippers he wasn’t allowed to wear, and finally looked down at the ordinary pair of gray, plaid slippers he had put on. 

Wasn’t this the feeling of being ‘unwelcome’?

… …

The two men went to the study, and Chen Yu handed the information in his hand to Lin Cheng.

“Brother Cheng, here are some materials about next week’s recording.” After a pause, Chen Yu added, “The shooting location this time is the Film and Television City in E City. Because it would take too long to travel by road, you two will take a plane. Just as in the past, according to the arrangement of the program team, we will set off this afternoon.”

Lin Cheng nodded, indicating that he understood.

“In addition, here is some information about the crews that have been filming recently in E City Film and Television City, as well as some tips about acting. Brother Cheng, please take a look when you have time,” Chen Yu handed more information sheets to Lin Cheng.

After all, Lin Cheng was a singer. As for whether he had acting skills, Chen Yu had no idea and wasn’t really hopeful at all.

Just… well, just cram and learn what you can.

While talking, Chen Yu caught a glimpse of what was on the desk as well as what was on the computer screen and was startled.

These were pamphlets and information about nearby primary schools. He definitely wasn’t the one who gave these to Lin Cheng. Could it be that…

“Brother Cheng, are you looking for a school for Momo?” Chen Yu asked with his eyes widened.

“Yeah,” Lin Cheng confirmed.

Lin Cheng had looked into the school that Lin Momo went to before. The conditions were not very good in all aspects, and it would be inconvenient for Lin Momo to study there after moving all the way here. Therefore, Lin Cheng planned to transfer Lin Momo to another school when classes start again.

Chen Yu felt a little more complicated in his heart and asked, “So, Brother Cheng, you have decided to adopt Lin Momo?” 

At this time, Chen Yu still didn’t know that the name of ‘Lin Momo’ had already been added in Lin Cheng’s household registration book.

Hearing Chen Yu’s words, Lin Yi glanced at him and said calmly, “She is from my family.”

Chen Yu: “???” What do you mean?

Could it be that…

A certain idea flashed through Chen Yu’s mind, but he thought it was very unlikely.

“Brother Cheng, what do you mean…”

“Lin Momo is my child,” Lin Cheng said.

His tone was so sincere that one could not help but believe it.

In addition, Chen Yu seemed to hear a hint of embarrassment in Lin Cheng’s tone?

Before Chen Yu could ask more questions, Lin Cheng glanced at him again and asked, “Is there anything else?”

“Uh, nothing else. Only that—,” after a pause, Chen Yu added, “This week’s episode already aired. Have you watched it?”

“Not yet.”

“I have seen it. Your team’s feature in this episode is… not bad,” Chen Yu said hesitantly.

Unlike before, the footage for Lin Cheng’s team was not maliciously edited nor were they given reduced air time. Everything was normal and above aboard. Despite this, Chen Yu hesitated to remind Lin Cheng to watch the show.

Because this week’s episode featured what happened during the last few days of the first week of recording, and the program team put in the part where Lin Momo spent several hours just to sell scraps for a few yuan.

The audience’s overwhelming reaction when they saw this segment was ‘very distressed’. Seeing that Brother Cheng seemed to really care about Lin Momo, Chen Yu was apprehensive that when Lin Cheng saw that part of the episode, he would immediately terminate the contract with the program team.

Lin Cheng nodded and said, “I’ll watch it when I have time.”

“Okay, then I’ll go back first. Brother Cheng, please get ready. I’ll arrange a car to take you to the airport later.”

Serve as Contrast Team in a ‘Dad with Baby’ Show translated by Maela @ whitemoonlighttranslations.com

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T/N: tbh that chapter where Lin Momo dragged a cart of scrap made my heart hurt 😔