Chapter Seventy-Seven: A Tender Moment

The people of the grasslands are tall and robust, dressed lightly yet each with well-defined muscles. The four of them stood in a row, their formation exuding an intimidating presence.

“These four are renowned wrestlers from the grasslands,” Wang Zan explained. “In a moment, they’ll teach you some basic wrestling moves, then you and the mothers will wrestle each other. Since wrestling can be quite challenging, we only ask that you try to remain standing as long as possible—the last person to fall wins.”

After Wang Zan’s introduction, the guests inwardly complained. They had come to the vast grasslands expecting to soak in the magnificent scenery, but now, it seemed, they would have to wrestle amid the beauty.

The production team gave them no time to resist. The four wrestlers stepped forward, and Su Wan Ning felt the ground tremble beneath her feet.

Standing before Su Wan Ning was her instructor, the largest of the four. His profile was sharp and defined, his expression stern, and his gaze carried a hint of aggression.

“I’ll teach you some basic wrestling moves,” he said. Without further words, he reached out to grasp Su Wan Ning’s arm. Though he did not appear to use much force, Su Wan Ning had no choice but to comply, letting him position her as he wished.

Ten minutes later, the teaching session ended abruptly. The children who had watched the entire process stood stunned, their faces filled with surprise.

“Go, Mom! I believe you can do it!” Yang Yang cheered for Yin Shan Shan.

Da Xi tugged at Yu Xin’s sleeve. “Can we not compete?” she whispered.

Though she wasn’t particularly fond of this aunt, she didn’t want her to get hurt either.

Yu Xin immediately crouched down, exaggeratedly embracing Da Xi, and addressed the camera, “Listen to the child’s plea, dear viewers—Da Xi really cares about me!”

She then smacked a kiss onto Da Xi’s cheek, making Da Xi instinctively shrink away.

Elsewhere, Ming Ming’s reaction was quite different. Standing next to Feng Rui, he smirked mischievously as he watched her, clearly relishing the spectacle.

Then he boldly declared, “If you get beaten up badly, I’ll tell my dad to divorce you and find a prettier aunt!”

Feng Rui was speechless.

[Laughing out loud. Ming Ming’s dad: Thank you very much!]
[Is Feng Rui about to cry from anger?]

The live broadcast was filled with laughter, but Su Wan Ning looked utterly despondent.

She had never been interested in activities like this. The thought of being grabbed and tossed around like a little chick filled her with despair.

“Mom, don’t be afraid. When the uncle hits you, just cry!” Nian Nian tugged at Su Wan Ning’s arm, urging her to crouch down. She whispered quietly in her ear.

Su Wan Ning covered her mouth, stifling a laugh. “Why should I cry?”

Nian Nian’s youthful face was brimming with confidence. “When someone bullies me, I cry, and then they don’t dare anymore!”

Unable to contain herself, Su Wan Ning laughed out loud, then stood and gently patted her daughter’s head.

“All right, I’ll remember that.”

Those nearby were curious, not knowing what Nian Nian had whispered to Su Wan Ning. She merely smiled mysteriously, as if she had acquired a secret weapon.

Given Su Wan Ning’s talents displayed in previous challenges and her current confident demeanor, people began to speculate—could she also be skilled in wrestling?

Soon, the director called for the match to begin.

The four grassland wrestlers performed a traditional greeting to the guests, then stepped forward, closing in.

The four matches started simultaneously, making it easy for everyone to judge the outcome.

As the wrestler approached Su Wan Ning and grabbed her shoulder, she immediately sidestepped and fell to the ground without resistance.

Her action was so swift, her decisiveness and agility stunned the others for several seconds.

Su Wan Ning rolled over and got up quickly, dusted off her hands, and clasped her fists respectfully toward the wrestler.

“You win. I concede without reservation!”

The wrestler, usually carefree and unruly, frowned deeply, gazing at Su Wan Ning with a complex expression.

Su Wan Ning chuckled quietly to herself.

She was no fool; she knew she couldn’t win, and resisting might even lead to injury. Better to surrender right away. Though it might leave the opponent feeling a bit defeated, she couldn’t worry about that.

With that, Su Wan Ning briskly returned to her two children. Nian Nian, far from being disappointed, applauded her mother enthusiastically.

“Mom, you’re brilliant! This works even better than pretending to cry!”

Everyone else could only stare in amazement.

Truly, mother and daughter were cut from the same cloth.

The other three contestants were also nervous. Though the production team had surely ensured their safety, wrestling with real professionals was daunting.

More than anything, the fear was of making a fool of themselves during the match and being captured by viewers in embarrassing screenshots.

At that moment, the three struggled, tempted to follow Su Wan Ning’s example and surrender outright.

But they lacked her resolve. Yin Shan Shan, especially, gritted her teeth, refusing to give up. Despite her arm aching from the wrestler’s grip, she frantically dodged, determined not to fall.

Yang Yang watched anxiously, shouting encouragement: “Go, Mom! Go, Mom!”

Feng Rui only hoped her defeat would not be too embarrassing. She twisted and dodged, but was easily tripped by her opponent and fell flat on her face.

Ming Ming clapped and laughed with glee.

Da Xi, watching Yu Xin, frowned slightly but said nothing.

“Brother, please—slow down!” Yu Xin pleaded as she struggled, but her opponent was impatient. With a sudden forceful move, Yu Xin winced in pain and was swiftly pinned to the ground.

“Second place, Yu Xin!” Wang Zan whistled, and Yin Shan Shan, finally unable to hold out, was also taken down, earning the final victory.

“All right, the four children, come to me in order to collect the vegetables. Wash them, then take them back.”

The mothers and children were separated. Wang Zan led the children to a spot a bit farther away and assigned them to wash vegetables.

Several cameramen lingered nearby, clearly more interested in filming the children than the vegetables. As they began their task, Wang Zan took the opportunity to ask, “Children, can anyone tell me what your mother is like in your eyes?”

Ming Ming immediately frowned. “I don’t want to say!”

Seeing his reaction, Wang Zan turned to the more mature Yang Yang.

Yang Yang turned off the faucet in front of him, thought for a moment, then spoke slowly.

“I love my mom very much. She works hard, often has to go out for work, but she still spends time with me. Sometimes, though, she’s a bit strict…”