Chapter 40 (2/2)

The young boy was overjoyed. If he had a tail, it would probably be wagging fiercely.

Xiang Yi looked toward Yan Zhenhua and deftly smiled. “Director Yan, shouldn’t you praise Yan Nai?”

Yan Zhenhua waved his hands. “Aiyah, how could I say these things.”

He could praise actors, but to praise his son… That would be too embarrassing.

“I think children should be praised more.” Xiang Yi picked up another axe and began to chop wood without delay. “When I was a kid, I really liked it when the elders praised me. Whenever they did, I felt more motivated.”

Her words resonated with many people.

—[That’s me, the more the teacher praises me, the more motivated I get]

—[I really like flattering and boosting my sisters, and I really like when they find creative ways to lie to me too hahahahaha]

—[Yi mei* is so diligent. She is nimble, but she is sassy and gentle as well. QQQQ I’ve been converted!]

Yan Nai did not harbor any hope for Yan Zhenhua. He knew that his father loved him, but his expression was restrained.

Hence, it didn’t matter that much to him. He did not need his father’s validation.

Unexpectedly—

Yan Zhenhua cleared his throat. “Uh, Uhm… It’s pretty good, keep going.”

Yan Nai jerked his head up, staring at his father in disbelief.

Yan Zhenhua rubbed his belly and walked away, feeling embarrassed after he said those words. “I’m gonna go check on the chickens. I can’t cut firewood, but I can kill chickens!”

Translator’s Note:

* Yi mei means little sister Xiang Yi; probably an endearing name coined by fans