I put you in charge of the child, and you raised a monster!

Early the next morning.

The production crew gathered in the hotel conference room.

After the woodworking segment ended, everyone was noticeably more relaxed.

There were no thrills.

There were no unexpected events.

Zhao Lei was not forced to act as bait.

Zhao Lei even hung his wooden bookmark around his neck, as if he were wearing some kind of medal.

Bai Sisi was both amused and exasperated.

"Are you really planning to keep it with you forever?"

Zhao Lei was very serious.

"This is my graduation certificate for woodworking."

Shen Ling'er sat next to Yang Mi, slowly drinking her milk, and glanced up at him.

"You can leave it hanging there, but don't wobble too much when you walk."

"If the knot in the rope isn't tied tightly enough, it'll fall off soon, and then you'll say the wood has let you down."

Zhao Lei: "..."

He immediately bent down to examine the knot.

Bai Sisi laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

"You've gone from actively showing off to now being ready to be checked at any time."

Zhao Lei said earnestly, "This is growth."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"You've definitely grown this time; at least you know to check the rope first."

Zhao Lei was instantly satisfied.

"Dear viewers, did you hear that? Even after graduating from the woodworking segment, I'm still keeping learning going!"

Shen Ling'er frowned.

"You can keep studying, but don't keep it so loud."

Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice.

"I'll keep it quiet."

Laughter erupted again in the conference room.

The director cleared his throat after everyone had finished laughing.

"Alright, let's announce the schedule for the next stop."

Everyone looked at him.

After the World Cup, the plane incident, and the woodworking workshop, people now have a complex trust in the director's arrangements.

I felt both anticipation and fear.

Zhao Lei was the first to raise his hand.

"Director, may I ask first, will we need to travel by plane this time?"

The director shook his head.

"I won't take a plane."

Everyone visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Doudou immediately asked, "Is there any food along the way?"

director:"……"

The assistant director answered fluently, "Yes, we've already arranged children's meals and local specialties."

Shen Ling'er nodded after listening.

"The reaction was quite quick this time."

The director's eyes lit up.

"Thank you for your recognition, Teacher Ling'er."

Looking at the director's expression, Zhao Lei couldn't help but sigh.

"The director is happier to receive a compliment from Ling'er than winning an award."

The director remained expressionless.

"You don't understand."

Shen Ling'er slowly put down the milk cup.

"He understands; he's been like that these past few days too."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Don't struggle, you're all the same."

The director took out the schedule and continued, "This time we're going to Longhu Mountain."

The meeting room fell silent for a second.

Zhou Chen was somewhat surprised.

"Longhu Mountain?"

The director nodded.

"Yes, Longhu Mountain, a sacred site of Taoism."

"The program will arrange for everyone to tour the scenic mountains and rivers, experience traditional culture, visit the Celestial Master's Mansion, ride bamboo rafts, watch hanging coffin performances, and there will also be some small classes on Taoist culture."

Zhao Lei immediately perked up.

"This is good!"

"Longhu Mountain!"

"A sacred Taoist site, with stunning natural scenery and rich cultural heritage!"

"This trip truly combined tourism with a cultural experience."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"Every time you say 'it really is,' it doesn't necessarily mean it is."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The director's face also stiffened.

The assistant director whispered, "Director, he's standing up again."

The director took a deep breath.

"Zhao Lei, say less."

Zhao Lei immediately raised his hand.

"I'll accept it."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, Zhao Lei's mouth is more dangerous than his schedule."

Director: I'll arrange a trip to Longhu Mountain.

Zhao Lei: This time it was really easy.

Ling'er: Don't make promises you can't keep.

"A Taoist holy site? Oh no, will Teacher Ling'er suddenly develop her fortune-telling skills?"

"Don't forget, Ling'er used to be able to tell fortunes!"

"The Taoist priest of Longhu Mountain: Today's tourists are a bit special."

Zhao Mengmeng's eyes lit up as she listened.

Are there dragons in Longhu Mountain?

Bai Sisi said with a smile, "Just because a name contains the character for 'dragon' doesn't necessarily mean there's actually a dragon in the house."

Chen Doudou immediately asked, "Are there tigers?"

Lin Jia said helplessly, "There might not even be a tiger."

Chen Doudou frowned.

"Then this name is impractical."

Shen Ling'er thought about it seriously.

"Sometimes a name isn't meant to tell you what's inside, but rather to tell you what people in the past thought of this place."

Zhao Lei was taken aback.

"Teacher Ling'er, that's a very cultured explanation."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"It's more complete than saying it's 'impractical'."

Chen Doudou nodded earnestly.

"Then I accept."

Zhou Xiaoyu raised her hand and asked softly, "What is Taoism?"

Just as Zhou Chen was about to explain, Zhao Lei got excited.

"Taoism is our indigenous religious culture, which emphasizes following the natural way, self-cultivation, and many other traditional cultural practices, such as talismans, alchemy, and rituals..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ling'er looked up.

"Don't say too much yet."

Zhao Lei paused.

Why?

Shen Ling'er said, "Xiao Yu only asked what the Daoist sect is. If you explain so much in one go, she won't be able to remember it."

"You can start by saying that Taoism is a set of ways of life and cultivation that the ancients came up with after observing the heavens, earth, people and nature. We can talk about it slowly after we go to Longhu Mountain and see what we see."

The meeting room fell silent for a moment.

Zhou Xiaoyu blinked.

"Oh, I think I understand a little bit now."

Zhao Lei opened his mouth, and finally nodded slowly.

"Teacher Ling'er, I'm convinced."

Bai Sisi said with a smile, "She's even starting to manage the pace of science popularization now."

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "When children listen to things, they have to listen one step at a time. If you pour everything out at once, she'll just think you're being noisy."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The screen was instantly flooded with comments.

"Hahaha, I poured out a whole basin of it at once!"

"Ling'er's explanation is definitely clearer than Zhao Lei's."

"Taoism is a set of ways of life and cultivation for observing heaven, earth, man, and nature. This statement is very suitable for children."

"Zhao Lei's popular science explanations are like turning on a tap, and Ling'er immediately turns it off for him."

Looking at the data in the live stream, the director began to feel more at ease.

The show is already generating buzz even before we've set off.

And this time it looks very safe.

Longhushan Tourism.

landscape.

culture.

Mini-lesson.

Surely nothing serious can happen again?

Just as the director thought of this, he suddenly shivered.

No.

I can't think about it.

It reminds me of Zhao Lei.

……

The next morning, the production crew officially set off for Longhu Mountain.

Along the way, the scenery outside the car window gradually changed from the city to mountains and rivers.

In the distance, the green mountains stretch endlessly, their lines gentle, like a slowly unfolding ink painting.

As the car approached the scenic area, many signs with Taoist elements could be seen along the roadside.

"Celestial Master's Mansion".

"Shangqing Ancient Town".

"Longhushan Bamboo Raft Wharf"

Zhao Mengmeng was leaning against the window.

"Mom, the mountains are so green!"

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"Yes, it's more comfortable than in the city."

Zhou Xiaoyu whispered, "Just like in the painting."

Chen Doudou looked at a snack shop on the side of the road.

"There are grilled sausages there."

Lin Jia: "..."

Chen Hao laughed and said, "You're looking at the mountain, he's looking at the sausages."

Shen Ling'er sat next to Yang Mi, gazing intently at the distant mountains.

Yang Mi lowered his head and asked her, "Do you like it here?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"The wind blows more smoothly here."

Yang Mi was slightly taken aback.

"wind?"

Shen Ling'er pointed out the car window.

"Look at the leaves."

"The leaves on the other side of the mountain pass are all swaying this way, which means the wind is coming from the valley."

"The houses here don't block the wind too much, so the wind can pass through and it's not stuffy."

Zhao Lei, who was sitting in the front row, immediately turned around after hearing this.

"Teacher Ling'er, you've only just arrived at Longhu Mountain and you've already started looking at feng shui?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Reading the wind is not the same as reading feng shui."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Shen Ling'er added, "However, when ancient people chose a place, they did consider the wind, water, mountains, and roads."

"If the place you live is too stuffy, you will feel uncomfortable; if the water is too fast-flowing, it is not safe; if the mountains block the sunlight too much, it will be poor."

"That's why many old places look comfortable; they weren't built randomly."

Zhou Chen's eyes flickered upon hearing this.

That makes a lot of sense.

Bai Sisi laughed and said, "Why do I feel like Ling'er explains things even more clearly than the tour guide?"

Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice towards the camera.

"Dear viewers, the Longhu Mountain episode has just begun, and Teacher Ling'er has already started explaining the logic of site selection from the swaying of leaves."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You did alright this time, but you can remove the 'begin to speak' part."

"I was just answering my mother."

Zhao Lei nodded immediately.

"Understood, that's a precise expression."

The comments section is already buzzing.

"Here it comes, the first line of the Longhu Mountain chapter: Looking at the wind is not the same as looking at feng shui."

"She explained how clearly the ancients chose their sites: wind, water, mountains, and roads."

"This child is really perfect for the traditional culture segment."

"The director chose Longhu Mountain this time, I'm afraid he'll be shocked by Ling'er again."

The car arrived at the entrance of the scenic area.

The production team contacted the local tour guide in advance. She was a woman in her thirties, surnamed Xu.

Director Xu had a friendly smile and spoke very gently.

"Hello everyone, welcome to Longhu Mountain."

"Next, I will take you to visit Shangqing Ancient Town, Tianshi Mansion, and the Luxi River bamboo rafting."

The children greeted each other politely.

"Hello, Sister Xu."

Zhao Lei immediately switched into variety show mode.

"Director Xu, we're counting on you this time."

Director Xu smiled and said, "Don't worry, our itinerary today is relatively relaxed, focusing on appreciating the scenery and experiencing the culture."

When the director heard the word "relaxed" from behind, his body instinctively shuddered.

Shen Ling'er also looked up at Director Xu.

Director Xu looked a little puzzled.

"Little one, what's wrong?"

Shen Ling'er said very seriously, "It's okay. Unlike Uncle Zhao Lei, you're more likely to believe that it's easy for you to say it."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Director Xu paused for a second, then burst out laughing.

Bai Sisi laughed so hard she covered her mouth.

"Ling'er, your words are too hurtful to Zhao Lei."

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"This isn't an injury, it's experience."

Zhao Lei clutched his chest.

"I have now become a prime example of the show's unreliable statements."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, this is a sample of unreliable statements!"

"When Director Xu first met Ling'er, he was deemed more trustworthy than Zhao Lei."

Zhao Lei: I got injured at the start of the game at Longhu Mountain.

"It was even more heartbreaking when Teacher Ling'er spoke in complete sentences."

The group first arrived at Shangqing Ancient Town.

Bluestone path, white walls and black tiles, red lanterns hanging under the eaves.

There are vendors selling mugwort sachets, wooden swords, and stalls displaying talismans, bracelets, and small gourds on the street.

Zhao Mengmeng couldn't move away once she saw the little gourd.

"Mommy, this is so cute."

Bai Sisi smiled and led her over to see it.

Zhou Xiaoyu liked a string of small bells. She shook it gently, and the sound was very clear.

Chen Doudou, on the other hand, set her sights on the glutinous rice cakes sold on the roadside.

"This is edible."

Lin Jia was helpless.

"You've finally found something that's both useful in name and purpose."

Shen Ling'er walked beside Yang Mi, holding the wooden bookmark from yesterday in her hand.

She looked around at the stalls, and finally her gaze fell on an old man's stall selling copper coin ornaments.

The old man's stall displayed many antique-style copper coins, red ropes, and Bagua (Eight Trigrams) plaques.

Zhao Lei saw this and immediately came over.

"Teacher Ling'er, are you interested in this?"

Shen Ling'er picked up one of the copper coin ornaments, glanced at it, and then put it down.

"This isn't the old one."

The elderly stall owner chuckled and said, "Young lady, of course they're not old; they're all newly made souvenirs."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"If you're honest, this stall is worth a look."

The old man was taken aback for a moment, then laughed even more heartily.

"Wow, this little girl can talk."

Zhao Lei muttered a complaint under his breath.

"She's good at talking, but she usually depends on who she's talking to."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"It's good that you know."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Director Xu couldn't help but laugh.

"Ling'er is very observant."

Shen Ling'er picked up another red string.

"This braid is pretty good, the knot is tied securely, and it won't come undone easily when worn by a child."

The old man's eyes lit up.

"My wife made this; she's very skillful."

Shen Ling'er nodded seriously.

"I can tell. The finishing is well hidden; it doesn't stick out. It's best to wear it like this for children, otherwise it will rub against their wrists."

Bai Sisi was surprised to hear this.

"Ling'er, you can even tell how the red string is braided?"

Shen Ling'er said, "It's not about understanding all the weaving techniques, but about being able to tell if it will be uncomfortable or irritating. Children's skin is thin, and if the loose threads aren't hidden well, their skin will turn red after wearing it for a day."

Upon hearing this, the old man picked up a small red string from the stall and handed it to Shen Ling'er.

"Little girl, this is for you."

Yang Mi quickly said, "Grandpa, no need, no need, we'll buy it."

The old man waved his hand.

"It's alright, it's just a red string. She's right, my husband is very careful when weaving these, making sure the loose threads don't prick anyone. I'm glad the young girl understands."

Shen Ling'er glanced at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi smiled and nodded.

"Then I must thank Grandpa."

Shen Ling'er took the red rope.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

The old man's eyes narrowed from smiling.

Zhao Lei sighed from the side.

"Teacher Ling'er's first stop on her trip was to receive a gift from a stall owner by admiring the craftsmanship of red rope making."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"It's not because of him, it's because the old man has a kind heart."

Zhao Lei immediately changed his tune.

"Yes, the old lady has a kind heart, and Teacher Ling'er has good eyesight."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"This sentence is acceptable."

Zhao Lei was instantly satisfied.

The screen was flooded with comments.

"Hahaha, Zhao Lei's survival instinct is really strong now."

"Ling'er can even tell if a loose thread on a souvenir will hurt a child."

"She wasn't showing off on purpose; she was genuinely focused on how to use the equipment."

"The old lady is so cute, she was praised by a knowledgeable child."

"The Longhu Mountain arc is starting to get interesting."

After exploring the ancient town, the group arrived at the entrance of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Red walls and green tiles, ancient trees reaching the sky.

The plaque at the entrance is very solemn, and tourists come and go, but the atmosphere inside is noticeably quieter than outside.

Director Xu began his introduction.

"The Celestial Master's Mansion is where the Celestial Masters of all dynasties lived and worked, and it is also an important representative of the Taoist culture of Longhu Mountain."

"Please keep your voices down when you go inside, and don't run around or play roughly."

The children all nodded earnestly.

Zhao Lei nodded in agreement.

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"The fact that you nodded the most means that you need to remember this the most."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "Ling'er is right."

Zhao Lei lowered his voice.

"I will definitely maintain the low-pitched mode of the Celestial Master's Mansion today."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"This mode can be kept on for a while."

Everyone laughed and walked inside.

The courtyard was filled with the faint scent of incense, and the shadows of the trees fell on the stone slabs.

Director Xu walked around introducing the plaques, halls, and Taoist rituals.

The children listened attentively.

Zhao Mengmeng asked softly, "Why do we have to pray?"

Director Xu was about to explain when Shen Ling'er said earnestly, "Worship doesn't necessarily mean asking for something; it can also be a way of reminding yourself to respect this place."

"It's like visiting someone's house; you can't rummage through their things or shout."

Director Xu paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's a good explanation. It's a good way for children to understand it."

Zhao Mengmeng nodded.

"I understand."

Zhao Lei sighed softly beside him.

"Teacher Ling'er is really suited to be a children's cultural guide today."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"I'm just saying things in a way that kids can understand."

Zhao Lei nodded.

"That's really impressive."

The live chat was also flooded with comments.

"Worship doesn't necessarily mean asking for something; it can also be a way of reminding yourself to respect this place. That explanation feels so comforting."

"Ling'er is really good at telling stories to children."

"She wasn't being superstitious; it was just simple respect."

"A five-year-old child actually explained the Taoist culture of Longhu Mountain clearly."

As we were walking, a small group of tourists suddenly gathered in front of us.

A young Taoist priest in a Taoist robe is demonstrating talisman drawing to tourists.

Of course, it's not some mystical thing, but rather a cultural experience within the scenic area.

Yellow paper, a writing brush, and cinnabar were laid out on the table.

The young Taoist priest smiled and said, "This is how to write a peace talisman. It's mainly about experiencing traditional culture. Don't be superstitious. The key is to feel the strokes and the rules."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lei immediately became interested.

"Teacher Ling'er, would you like to give it a try?"

Yang Mi lowered his head and asked his daughter.

"Want to try?"

Shen Ling'er looked at the talisman on the table and nodded.

"You can give it a try."

The young Taoist priest smiled gently when he saw how young she was.

"Little friend, can you lift a calligraphy brush?"

Shen Ling'er looked up at him.

"The calligraphy brush is not heavy."

The young Taoist priest was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

"Then give it a try."

He handed Shen Ling'er a small calligraphy brush.

Shen Ling'er did not immediately put pen to paper, but first looked at the talisman demonstrated next to her.

She looked at it very carefully.

I'm not just here to watch the show.

Instead, observe where the lines begin, end, press, and turn.

Zhao Lei whispered to Bai Sisi, "I recognize that look in her eyes."

Bai Sisi nodded.

"She's started looking at the structure."

Shen Ling'er dipped her brush in cinnabar and gently made the first stroke on the paper.

The pen tip is very steady.

She didn't write quickly.

Each stroke seems to pass through the mind before being written on paper.

The young Taoist priest initially watched with a smile, but as he watched, his expression gradually changed.

Although it was Shen Ling'er's first time drawing a talisman, the direction, weight, and ending of the strokes were all perfectly executed.

Unlike a child's random scribbles.

It's more like he's carefully replicating something after understanding the symbolic structure.

Wait until she finishes with the last stroke.

Although the talisman on the paper still had the immaturity of a child lacking strength, it was surprisingly well-formed overall.

The young Taoist priest couldn't help but whisper something.

"This... is pretty stable."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up immediately.

"Master, how is Ling'er's drawing?"

The young Taoist priest picked up the talisman and looked at it, his tone becoming much more serious.

"To be honest, it's very good."

"Drawing talismans requires a continuous flow of energy, which is a cultural experience, not something mystical. In terms of strokes alone, children are most prone to breaks, tremors, and deviations, but hers is not broken at all, and the strokes are connected."

"And she knows where to apply light pressure and where to apply pressure. That's very difficult."

Zhao Lei instantly turned to the camera.

"Dear viewers, did you hear that? Teacher Ling'er has received the Taoist priest's certification for her first time drawing a talisman!"

Shen Ling'er frowned.

"Keep your voice down, this isn't a square."

Zhao Lei immediately lowered his voice.

"Bass certified."

The young Taoist priest couldn't help but laugh.

The live chat exploded.

"Here he is! Certified by the Taoist priest of Longhu Mountain!"

"Ling'er's first time drawing a talisman and she's already this steady?"

"Did she practice calligraphy before?"

"She didn't learn to draw symbols; she could reproduce them after seeing the structure once, which is truly outrageous."

"Just how much did that person behind the scenes teach? Don't tell me they even taught talisman drawing at home."

Yang Mi looked at her daughter, somewhat surprised.

"Ling'er, have you drawn this before?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"I've never drawn this before."

Zhao Lei immediately pressed, "Then how can you draw so steadily?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment and then spoke very completely.

"It's not scribbling."

"Every stroke has a direction; some parts seem to press down, while others seem to open up."

"If the previous stroke is crooked, the next stroke will not connect, so you can't just look at one stroke, you have to look at how the whole thing goes."

"Also, when the Taoist priest was writing, his wrist didn't move around randomly, which means that this talisman wasn't pieced together stroke by stroke, but rather written in segments. If I follow his wrist movement, it won't break easily."

The young Taoist priest was stunned after hearing this.

After several seconds, he couldn't help but say, "Little friend, you're not looking at the talisman, you're looking at how people write it."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"The characters and symbols don't move on their own; they are all written by people."

"When looking at paper, you should also look at hands."

The scene fell silent for a second.

Zhao Lei took a slow breath.

"I have a feeling this phrase is going to trend on social media again?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You don't need to feel it, the director is already laughing."

director:"……"

The assistant director silently lowered his head and glanced at the director.

The director couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

The screen was completely flooded with comments.

"Look at the paper, but also look at the hands! That's brilliant!"

"The Taoist priest was completely dumbfounded."

"Ling'er's basic ability has come out again: to see the people behind objects."

"The woodworking section focuses on the wood itself, while Longhu Mountain focuses on the talismans and paper; the logic actually connects."

"Shen Fei may not show up, but I've already automatically pictured a mysterious man teaching my daughter how to use his techniques in my head."

The young Taoist priest gently dried the talisman and handed it to Shen Ling'er with a smile.

"Little friend, you can take this one with you."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle Daoist."

Zhao Lei asked in a low voice, "Teacher Ling'er, are you planning to take this home?"

Shen Ling'er glanced at the talisman in her hand.

"Take it back and let my dad see it. He should be able to tell where the Taoist priest wrote it more securely."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi couldn't help but laugh.

"They've arranged another assessment for Dad."

Shen Ling'er said earnestly, "He likes watching these."

Yang Mi was both amused and exasperated.

Although she didn't know if Shen Fei really liked looking at talismans, she knew that Shen Fei would definitely look very carefully at everything his daughter brought back.

Even a small talisman.