The Long Aotian Cub Becomes the Pampered Darling of a Wealthy Family 14

Chapter 14

Shen Xiuze’s unexpected act of brewing tea pushed the live stream to a small climax.

The anti-fans who had been fanning the flames in the chat instantly fell silent and didn’t reappear no matter how much the fans taunted them.

The assistant director, watching the live stream return to normal, stood behind the camera and couldn’t help but let out a huge sigh of relief.

After drinking the tea Shen Xiuze had brewed, the staff members couldn’t help but whisper among themselves.

“I just checked. This small pinch of tea leaves is worth tens of thousands!”

“Oh my god, does that mean we just drank a few thousand in one gulp?”

“I’ve been on shoots at other places before, but I’ve never seen anyone so generous.”

Shen Tiantian held the cup of light-colored tea, his little ears perked up high. Hearing the others discussing the tea, he couldn’t help but furrow his little brows and look at the teacup in his hand.

It doesn’t taste good, Shen Tiantian thought.

Have the big brothers’ and sisters’ mouths gone bad? Can’t they taste what sweetness is anymore?

Completely puzzled, Shen Tiantian simply put the teacup down and stood up with a head full of little question marks.

The live broadcast was nearing its end.

Shen Tiantian answered two or three more questions from the netizens before he heard the assistant director speak:

“The last question is a request for Tiantian to give a tour of the family villa.”

The netizens were very interested in the villa, especially since it belonged to the Shen family, which could truly be called a wealthy and influential clan.

The Shen family had been major landowners during the Republic of China era. Later, when war broke out, the head of the Shen family at the time decisively donated the family’s assets to the country to protect his family.

But their former foundation remained. When the reforms had just begun, Grandpa Shen went south to do business, focusing on building materials. Later, the business grew larger and larger, and they dabbled in various industries.

Up to now, with Shen Yuanchuan at the helm of the company, the group was already involved in a vast number of industries, a behemoth that was almost unshakable.

The shadow of the Shen family’s company could be found in many products used in daily life.

Netizens were intensely curious about this Shen family, which rarely made public appearances, and even the slightest bit of news could be discussed for a long time.

The assistant director saw Shen Tiantian jump down from his chair, glanced at the time, and added:

“It’s okay if you don’t want to give a tour. The live stream is about to end. We can wait for another opportunity next time.”

Hearing this, Shen Tiantian also lifted his little head and pretended to look at the time for a moment.

He couldn’t read a clock at all, but he still nodded his little head, looking very composed, his chubby little chin trembling along with the movement.

“Okay, next time then,” the little repeater echoed.

The netizens were still wailing, their comments shooting across the screen.

[Nooo!]

[I haven’t even gotten to kiss Tiantian yet, how can it end like this?]

[I object! I want to tour Tiantian’s house! At least give me some material for my dreams!]

Unfortunately, Tiantian couldn’t read. He glanced at the scrolling comments on the tablet, which were densely packed together like a swarm of tiny flies, making his eyes hurt.

He stood obediently outside the door and waved his small hand at the dark, gaping camera.

“Goodbye~”

In the doorway, Tiantian was short and small, stout and fluffy. When he smiled, the flesh on his cheeks would puff up, and his eyes would shine, making people want to smile along with him.

He was a very sweet and healing little cub.

Before the netizens could sigh a couple more times, the live stream was shut off with a whoosh.

Tiantian turned and ran outside, leaving the group of staff members in the room, his short little legs moving at lightning speed.

“Auntie Mu-Mu!”

Auntie Mu had been waiting in the living room. Seeing the little one finish his live stream and come flying over like a small round ball, wrinkles of laughter appeared on her face.

“I’m here. Is Tiantian done with the live stream?”

Tiantian nodded his little head, pointed to the kitchen, and looked up with his little face, asking:

“Auntie Mu-Mu, is there any more sweet double-skin milk?”

Auntie Mu nodded, thinking that the little one had eaten very little for dinner and must be hungry again after the live stream.

But in the next second, Shen Tiantian said:

“It’s for the uncle and the big brothers and sisters to eat. Their mouths are broken, and they can’t tell the difference between bitter and sweet anymore.”

Auntie Mu almost didn’t realize who he was talking about. She paused for a moment, then nodded.

“You mean the staff who came to help with the live stream?”

As she said this, she recalled the number of staff members and hurried to the kitchen.

“I’ll go see if the chef has enough ingredients left over tonight. We’ll probably need to make about ten servings.”

After the live stream ended, the assistant director and the staff members quickly began to pack up the equipment in the room.

Today’s live stream was considered a complete success. If there were no accidents, they would be filming like this every other day from now on.

Seven or eight staff members were carrying things out when they were stopped in the living room by the short little one.

“Uncle, come and eat some sweet double-skin milk.”

Shen Tiantian bounced, deliberately emphasizing the word “sweet.”

The assistant director was surprised for a moment. He met Shen Tiantian’s clear, bright, black-and-white eyes and instantly felt a warmth spread through his heart.

Even though the little one is young, he’s so considerate!

The assistant director uncle almost shed manly tears and wanted to give Shen Tiantian a big hug, but he saw the little one turn on his heel and patter off to the dining room.

The assistant director retracted his outstretched hand and sighed with a hint of regret.

“Let’s go. The young master is treating us to double-skin milk.”

The staff members cheered and, carrying their things, went to the dining room, where they saw about ten servings of exquisite, springy double-skin milk already arranged on the table.

A few fresh flower petals were sprinkled on top for decoration, and it was served in thin, translucent white porcelain, looking even more beautiful than any internet-famous dessert.

Shen Tiantian sat in his baby chair, scooping large mouthfuls with his small spoon.

A faint, wet trace of milk stained the corner of his mouth. He looked milky and very well-behaved.

After a few bites, Shen Tiantian finished his double-skin milk. He thought of something, his little brain whirred, and he stuck his bottom out and jumped down from the chair.

Shen Tiantian carried the extra serving of double-skin milk, his two short little legs churning at high speed. Before Auntie Mu could keep an eye on him, he had already reached the third floor.

The third-floor bedroom.

Shen Xiuze stood in front of the balcony window, the hair at his temples ruffled by the cold wind, as he silently listened to the reprimand on the phone.

“As the eldest son of the Shen family, what are you learning from Shen Jinfeng? Making a fool of yourself with that little thing on a live stream, and even brewing tea for others. What will people think of you?”

Shen Xiuze remained silent. The person on the other end seemed to be furious, panting heavily, and his words became somewhat harsh.

“Listen to your uncle. Finish this project first. After you go to the main group, you must proceed cautiously. The Shen Group will be yours sooner or later.”

Shen Xiuze still didn’t speak. After a long while, a cold sneer escaped from his nose.

“Uncle, you’re that concerned about me?”

His uncle knew Shen Xiuze. Hearing that suppressed, cold laugh, his scalp tingled for a moment.

Although he didn’t want to admit it, the small boy from before had now grown into a sharp-edged young man who no longer needed anyone’s protection.

Nor could he be easily manipulated anymore.

His uncle opened his mouth, his tone somewhat pale.

“Of course. After your mother died, it was your uncle who brought you to Shen Yuanchuan, allowing you to live a life of luxury. Otherwise, where would you be now?”

Shen Xiuze was noncommittal. He didn’t want to waste time on a fool. He lifted his eyelids and let out a hum.

“Got it. Let’s hang up.”

With that, without waiting for his uncle to say anything else, Shen Xiuze casually tossed the phone aside.

There was a soft knock on the door.

Shen Xiuze went to open it. His eyes were like drops of lacquer, and his thick, dark brows rose slightly in surprise as he looked at the little tyke before him.

“Tiantian?”

Shen Tiantian held the bowl of double-skin milk, nodded his little head, and handed the bowl to Shen Xiuze.

“Big brother, eat this. It’s very sweet.”

Shen Tiantian wanted Shen Xiuze to taste what a truly delicious little dessert was!

Not that bitter and astringent water that made one want to stick out their little tongue after drinking it.

Thinking this, Shen Tiantian’s little hand holding the bowl couldn’t help but lift higher. He tilted his head, his eyes moist and beautiful, watching Shen Xiuze without blinking.

Shen Xiuze didn’t like sweets. His palate was very light, and his nutritional intake was very balanced.

Especially now that it was evening, eating a bowl of double-skin milk completely went against his principles of healthy living.

He lowered his eyes and met the little one’s sparkling eyes. His nose was red from running all the way here, his light-colored mouth was open, and he had a comical yet cute little green backpack on his back.

His whole body was round and plump, much like a small, furry turtle.

Shen Xiuze’s fingertips started to itch again. He clenched them for a moment, then, as Shen Tiantian kept leaning forward, he couldn’t resist poking the little one’s cheek.

It was slippery and would bounce back. It was super soft to squish!

When no one was looking, Shen Xiuze’s eyes suddenly lit up for a moment, and the corners of his lips seemed to lift slightly.

Taking a deep breath to suppress the uncontrollable urge to pinch the cute creature, Shen Xiuze nodded and took the bowl of double-skin milk.

“Okay, I’ll eat it later.”

He had no intention of eating it at all.

Eating too many sweets would affect his health.

Shen Tiantian pointed to the small spoon and looked at him.

“Big brother, eat this. It’s very, very sweet. Don’t drink that bitter water anymore.”

Shen Xiuze didn’t seem to expect this to be the reason. He was stunned for a moment, and his sparkling eyes hid behind the strands of hair that fell over his brow.

His voice was as cool and clear as a spring:

“Tea clears the mind and calms the head. But Tiantian is still young. If you don’t want to drink it, you don’t have to.”

Hearing Shen Xiuze use four-character idioms, Tiantian’s head spun. He covered his head and shook it, feeling as if his little brain was full of water.

“I’m not going to drink bitter water~”

With that, Shen Tiantian remembered the two mouthfuls of double-skin milk he had left. He hurriedly turned around and ran off again.

Shen Xiuze stood very straight, watching the little one’s pattering figure. A small, round ball was attached to the bottom of his fluffy jacket, swaying back and forth, looking exceptionally lively and cute.

He couldn’t help but smile, his hands itching terribly, wanting to go up and give it a little tug.

But he was very good at suppressing his preferences.

Tonight, when he saw the live stream chat filled with comments attacking Shen Tiantian, he had already couldn’t resist stepping in to help.

There was no special reason, just that he found Shen Tiantian’s sparkling eyes in the live stream, like little gems, to be very cute.

Shen Xiuze lowered his eyes, suppressing all the emotion within them.

But no matter what, he would not give up the Shen Group to anyone.

This was a right he had to fight for.