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

Zhao Mengmeng held Bai Sisi's hand as they walked, looking at the trees.

"Mom, this place feels like a forest."

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"yes."

Zhou Xiaoyu asked softly, "Won't we get lost among these trees?"

Zhou Chen was taken aback by his daughter's question.

Shen Ling'er glanced at Zhou Xiaoyu and said seriously:

"Trees don't get lost. They grow where they can."

"Wherever a seed falls, if the soil, water, and sunlight are suitable, it will stay."

"If it's not suitable, it won't grow."

Zhou Xiaoyu blinked.

"Then they need to find a place to live too."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Yes, so the trees that grow in the mountains have all been tested to see if they can survive here."

Director Xu was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said:

"Ling'er's explanation is really good."

Zhao Lei sighed softly:

"When others talk about nature, it's like reading a textbook."

"Ling'er said it's natural; the tree successfully adapted to live there on its own."

Shen Ling'er turned to look at him.

"You did a good job summarizing this time."

Zhao Lei instantly perked up.

But the next second, he managed to suppress his excitement.

"I was quietly happy."

The comments section was flooded with messages.

"The tree successfully adapted to live there on its own, hahaha!"

"Ling'er explained it to Xiaoyu so gently."

"She's really good at talking about nature with kids."

"Zhao Lei's deep voice is hilarious!"

After walking uphill for a while, a stone tablet appeared beside the mountain path.

There are a few words engraved on the stone tablet, along with a brief introduction.

Director Xu stopped to explain.

"This is a small scenic spot. Legend has it that ancient people practiced asceticism here, which is why this stele was left behind."

Zhao Lei immediately went over to take a look.

"These characters look quite old."

Shen Ling'er also moved a little closer.

She didn't touch the stone tablet directly; she just stood outside the railing and looked at it for a while.

Then she suddenly spoke:

"This monument wasn't originally here."

Director Xu was taken aback.

"Ling'er, how did you figure that out?"

Shen Ling'er pointed to the area below the stone tablet.

"The base is newer than the monument itself."

"There are traces of rainwater on the monument, but the watermarks on the base are different."

"If it had remained here, rainwater would have flowed from the monument to the base, and the marks should have been able to be repaired."

"If it can't be connected now, it means it was moved later, or the base was remade."

After hearing this, a staff member from the scenic area came over, took a look, and exclaimed in surprise:

"The child is right."

"This monument was originally located further inside, but it was moved here for protection and to make it easier for tourists to visit. The base was also made later."

Zhao Lei slowly opened his mouth.

"Teacher Ling'er, you can even tell that the stone tablet was moved?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"It's not a relocation, it's a preservation relocation."

Zhao Lei nodded immediately.

"Yes, migration protection."

Bai Sisi couldn't help but laugh.

"Zhao Lei is changing his tune faster and faster these days."

Shen Ling'er continued:

"If these old items are moved, it's best to clearly label them next to the relocation. Otherwise, tourists might assume they've always been there and misunderstand their relationship to the surrounding environment."

Director Xu's eyes lit up.

"That's a good suggestion."

The staff nodded earnestly.

"We can provide feedback later and add a sentence about migration protection to the information board."

Zhao Lei slowly turned to the camera and said softly:

"Dear viewers, during her mountain climb, Teacher Ling'er discovered that the information regarding the relocation and preservation of the stone tablet was incomplete."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"This time it's accurate."

Zhao Lei immediately clenched his fist quietly.

The live chat exploded instantly.

"She knew it had been moved just because the rain marks on the monument and its base were different?"

"This child is incredibly observant."

"It's not metaphysics, it's trace analysis."

"A staff member at Longhushan said: Today, a five-year-old tourist gave us a suggestion."

"Ling'er is right, the relocation of cultural relics should be clearly marked."

Continue upwards.

There was a small stall by the roadside.

The stall owner was a middle-aged man who sold small straw-woven animals.

Grasshoppers, dragonflies, birds, and rabbits.

Zhao Mengmeng was immediately drawn to the straw rabbit.

"Mommy, little bunny!"

Bai Sisi smiled and led her there.

The stall owner picked up a straw rabbit and said with a smile:

"Does the child like this?"

Zhao Mengmeng nodded.

"like."

Shen Ling'er stood to the side and glanced at it a few times.

Seeing that she was also looking, the stall owner picked up a straw dragonfly and handed it to her.

"Little girl, this one is pretty too."

Shen Ling'er took it and flipped through it.

"This is quick to weave, but the wings will come loose."

The stall owner was taken aback.

"Oh, so this little girl watches this?"

Shen Ling'er pointed to the base of the grass dragonfly's wings.

"The wings are too short here. When a child carries it and runs, the wind will blow them off."

"If you wrap it around an extra half turn and tuck the tail in, it will be more stable."

The stall owner paused for a few seconds, then picked up the dragonfly and examined it closely.

"That's true."

"I was in a rush to finish this batch, so the delivery was indeed too short."

Zhao Lei, standing to the side, was already habitually shocked.

"Teacher Ling'er, you even look at straw weaving?"

Shen Ling'er said, "Grass is also a material. It's a bit soft, but it still has direction."

"If you roll it along its length, it won't break easily."

"If you bend it against the grain, it will crack."

Zhao Lei remained silent for two seconds.

"Why does this sound like it's related to wood again?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Many things are similar, only the hardness and softness are different."

The stall owner nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"This little girl explained it very clearly."

He smiled and picked up a few more blades of grass, then wove another dragonfly on the spot.

This time, the wing base was wrapped around the wing an extra half circle, which made it much more stable.

The stall owner handed the newly made dragonfly to Shen Ling'er.

"This is for you."

Yang Mi was about to take out his money.

The stall owner waved his hand.

"No, we won't accept it."

"She helped me correct a small bad habit, which is worth more than a dragonfly."

Shen Ling'er looked at the straw dragonfly and nodded.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Zhao Lei remarked:

"Teacher Ling'er's second gift to artisans in Longhu Mountain has been completed."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Don't make it sound like I came here specifically to collect things."

Zhao Lei immediately changed his tune.

"Friendly exchanges between artisans."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"That's fine."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Hahaha, such a friendly exchange between artisans!"

"Even the straw weaving stall owner was stunned by Ling'er."

"She said grass is also a material, and it's not easy to break if you roll it up. That's incredibly strong logic."

"Tourism in Longhu Mountain has become an inspection tour of Ling'er's folk crafts."

"Zhao Lei's way of changing his tune is becoming more and more professional."

Zhao Mengmeng was overjoyed, holding the straw rabbit.

Zhou Xiaoyu also bought a little bird.

After looking around for a long time, Chen Doudou finally asked the stall owner:

"Uncle, do you know how to braid chicken legs?"

The stall owner was stunned.

Zhao Lei burst out laughing on the spot.

Lin Jia covered her face.

"Chen Doudou, why do you think of chicken legs with everything?"

Chen Doudou said earnestly:

"Because if there are straw-woven chicken legs, I can hang them on my schoolbag."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment and said:

"Theoretically, it's possible to make it up."

The stall owner became interested.

"I've never made up a chicken leg."

Shen Ling'er glanced at the few blades of grass beside her.

"The chicken leg is round on top and thin on the bottom."

"You can braid an ellipse first, and then finish with a short stem."

"Don't make it too long, or it will look like a gourd."

Stall owner: "..."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Chen Doudou's eyes lit up.

"Ling'er, can you make the chicken leg appear?"

Shen Ling'er said calmly:

"It's a grass-fed chicken leg, not a real chicken leg."

Chen Doudou nodded.

"I know, but I'm happy too."

The stall owner was so amused that he actually sat down and tried weaving it himself.

A few minutes later.

A small straw object with a slightly odd shape, but which could barely be made out of the shape of a chicken leg, appeared.

Chen Doudou accepted it with both hands, her expression solemn as if she had received a family heirloom.

"Thank you, Uncle."

The stall owner's shoulders shook with laughter.

"You're welcome. This is my first time making chicken drumsticks, so it's yours."

Zhao Lei lowered his voice to the camera:

"Dear viewers, a surprising achievement has been made in the Longhushan intangible cultural heritage sub-project—the creation of straw-woven chicken legs."

Shen Ling'er added:

"It doesn't quite resemble a chicken leg yet, but it's heading in the right direction."

The stall owner nodded earnestly.

"I'll go back and practice some more."

The barrage of comments exploded.

"Hahaha, straw-woven chicken leg!"

"DouDou promotes innovation in folk crafts!"

"Ling'er provided on-site guidance on the structure of the straw-woven chicken leg."

"Stall owner: This is the first time in my life I've been asked to braid chicken legs."

"We're on the right track, hahaha!"

The group continued upwards, laughing all the way.

At the end of the mountain path stood a small Taoist temple.

Gray tiles and white walls, a wooden plaque hanging at the entrance, the courtyard is very quiet.

An older Taoist priest stood at the door waiting for them.

Director Xu introduced:

"This is Master Qinghe, who will talk to you today about Taoist health preservation and the Taoist view of nature."

Master Qinghe looked to be in his fifties, with gentle features and a slow, unhurried manner of speaking.

"Esteemed benefactors, you have come from afar; we appreciate your journey."

The children greeted each other politely.

"Greetings, Grandpa Taoist Priest."

Master Qinghe nodded with a smile.

Zhao Lei immediately whispered:

"Greetings, Taoist Master."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"Your voice is very good this time."

Zhao Lei almost got excited again, but remembering that the Taoist temple needed to be quiet, he just nodded gently.

Master Qinghe led everyone into the courtyard.

Several futons and small tables were placed in the courtyard.

Several cups of tea and some herbs were placed on the table.

Master Qinghe first spoke about "nurturing in accordance with the seasons".

"Children, do you know why we should go out and bask in the sun early in spring, avoid getting too cold in summer, moisturize ourselves in autumn, and keep warm in winter?"

Zhao Mengmeng shook her head.

Zhou Xiaoyu also shook her head.

Chen Doudou raised her hand.

"When you hide things in winter, do you mean you hide food?"

Lin Jia: "..."

Master Qinghe was taken aback for a moment, then laughed.

"You could understand it a little bit like that. In winter, when food is scarce, animals will store up food."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"DouDou's answer wasn't entirely wrong."

Chen Doudou immediately straightened her chest.

Shen Ling'er continued to explain:

"In spring, everything begins to grow, and people should move around a bit too."

"It's hot in the summer, and your body sweats, so you can't keep eating cold food and freeze your stomach."

"The air is dry in autumn, so you need to drink water and eat moisturizing foods."

"It's cold in winter, so we need to conserve energy. Therefore, we shouldn't stay outside in the cold wind all the time."

After she finished speaking, she looked at Master Qinghe.

"Is that roughly the idea?"

Master Qinghe looked at her, his eyes clearly showing a hint of surprise.

"Well said."

"Perfect for children to listen to."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but whisper:

"Teacher Ling'er has translated the health and wellness course into a children's version again."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Because children don't understand 'nurturing in accordance with the seasons,' but they do understand not to eat ice all the time in the summer."

Chen Doudou nodded immediately.

"I understand."

Lin Jia looked at him.

"So, will you still eat so much ice cream in the future?"

Chen Doudou was silent for two seconds.

Eat less.

Shen Ling'er added:

"Eating less doesn't mean eating less at once, it means eating less frequently."

Chen Doudou: "..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

The barrage of comments was dense.

"Hahaha, eating a little less doesn't mean taking a smaller bite at once!"

"Ling'er knows too well how Dou Dou finds loopholes."

"She explains health preservation methods for spring, summer, autumn and winter very clearly."

"The Taoist priest has already certified it."

"Zhao Lei is now giving a deep, resonant narration; it's hilarious."

Master Qinghe then had everyone smell several kinds of herbs.

It contains mugwort, mint, dried tangerine peel, and perilla.

Zhao Mengmeng's eyes lit up when she smelled the mint.

"This is cool."

Zhou Xiaoyu smelled the dried tangerine peel and whispered, "It smells like oranges."

Chen Doudou smelled the perilla leaves.

"Can I put meat in this?"

Master Qinghe smiled and said, "Yes, perilla can be used in cooking."

Chen Doudou was immediately happy.

"Then it's useful."

Shen Ling'er picked up the mugwort and smelled it.

"This smell can ward off some small insects."

Master Qinghe nodded.

"Yes, mugwort is often used to repel insects and ward off evil spirits, and it also has medicinal uses."

Shen Ling'er looked at the mugwort on the table and said seriously:

"But you can't put everything on your body."

"Children have thin skin. It's okay to smell it and make sachets, but don't apply the juice to their hands."

Master Qinghe was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

"That's a good reminder."

"More herbs are not necessarily better, and they are not suitable for everyone."

Zhao Lei immediately whispered to the camera:

"Teacher Ling'er's Longhushan Health Preservation Classroom Supplementary Tip: Herbs should not be used indiscriminately."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"This sentence is useful."

Zhao Lei clenched his fist quietly.

Bai Sisi couldn't help but laugh as she watched.

"You really acted like a student being singled out for praise today."

Zhao Lei said seriously:

"I'm used to it."

Master Qinghe looked at Shen Ling'er and asked with a smile:

"Little friend, have you studied medical theory before?"

Yang Mi's eyes flickered slightly.

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"My dad taught me a little. The main thing is not to eat, touch, or use things indiscriminately."

Zhao Lei's ears perked up instantly.

But this time he didn't dare shout, he just sighed softly:

"Mr. Shen's teaching methods sound simple, but the results are outrageous."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Your voice is alright, but your expression is too excited."

Zhao Lei immediately composed himself.

The live chat was already flooded with comments.

"Even mentioning Mr. Shen occasionally makes him so memorable!"

"Don't eat indiscriminately, don't touch indiscriminately, don't use indiscriminately—this six-word mantra is perfect for DouDou."

"Just how much did Shen Fei actually teach?"

"Ling'er even knows a little about the taboos of using herbs."

"The Taoist priest's gaze towards her changed."

After the mini-class, Master Qinghe led everyone to see the sundial in the courtyard.

The stone disc is engraved with lines, and the copper needle stands at an angle. When the sunlight falls, the shadow points exactly to one of the markings.

Zhao Mengmeng asked curiously:

"Is this a bell?"

Master Qinghe nodded.

"That's one way to put it. The ancients used the sun's shadow to tell time."

Zhou Xiaoyu stared intently at the shadow.

"When the sun moves away, the shadow changes?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"It's not that the sun actually revolves around us, it's that the ground beneath our feet is rotating."

"But when you stand here and look, it's like the sun is moving."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but whisper:

"Teacher Ling'er has started her astronomy lesson."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Don't be nervous, I won't say much."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Master Qinghe looked at her with a smile.

"Look at this shadow, can you tell roughly what time it is?"

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

"Here it comes, the Taoist priest has given us a question!"

Shen Ling'er glanced at the sundial, then at the time display on her phone, and shook her head.

"We can't use this to determine the exact time right now."

Master Qinghe was taken aback.

Why?

Shen Ling'er pointed to the side of the sundial.

"This sundial is for landscaping purposes."

"The base is slightly crooked, and the copper needle is not completely aligned with the correct direction."

"It can help tourists understand the principles, but it cannot be used as a standard clock."

The scene fell silent for a second.

Master Qinghe walked closer to take a look, and then squatted down to examine the base.

Director Xu was also stunned.

"This... is indeed just a landscape sundial."

The景区 staff smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"When we installed it, we mainly considered the display effect, not its use as a precision instrument."

Master Qinghe couldn't help but look at Shen Ling'er.

"Little friend, how can you tell that the copper needle is pointing inaccurately?"

Shen Ling'er said:

"Its shadow doesn't match the time and position written on the information plaque next to it."

"If it's just a slight difference, it might be a matter of time conversion."

"But now the direction is not quite right, and one of the pads under the base is exposed, which means that it was leveled during installation, but not completely."

Zhao Lei covered his mouth.

Bai Sisi asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Lei lowered his voice:

"I'm afraid I'll scream again."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"The fact that you can endure it means there's still hope."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The live chat exploded with comments.

"A five-year-old child can tell that a landscape sundial is inaccurate!"

"She not only understands the principles, but she can also help with installation!"

"I can see the direction of the copper needle, the position of the shadow, and the base pad."

Staff member: I'm under a lot of pressure today.

"Zhao Lei covering his mouth is so relatable, hahaha!"

Master Qinghe wasn't embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he laughed heartily.

"well."

"That's a good reminder."

"If cultural presentations are more rigorous, visitors will learn more accurately."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"If it's just for decoration, you can clearly state that it's a display model."

"If it's meant to be a sundial, then it should be made to resemble a sundial as much as possible."

The staff member nodded quickly.

"We will provide feedback and make adjustments."

Zhao Lei finally couldn't help but whisper:

"Dear viewers, Teacher Ling'er has completed the rigorous check of the Longhushan cultural presentation."

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"Too long."

Zhao Lei immediately changed his tune:

"The sundial must be accurate."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"That's a good sentence."

Zhao Lei looked completely satisfied.

Taoist priest Qinghe said with a smile:

"This child is interesting."

"Looking at mountains and rivers, looking at wood, looking at talismans, looking at sundials, is not just about looking at the surface."

Shen Ling'er said seriously:

"If you put things out there for people to see, they will believe you. So you have to be as serious as possible."

After those words were spoken, the courtyard fell silent for a moment.

Zhao Lei, unusually, didn't respond to the joke.

Director Xu nodded slightly.

"Ling'er is right."

The comments section gradually became more serious.

"If you put things out there for people to see, they will believe you, so you have to be serious."

"That's such a great sentence."

"She wasn't picking a fight; she was protecting other people's understanding of what was right."

"The section on Taoist culture has suddenly been elevated."

"Ling'er is really perfect for this kind of slow-paced variety show."

When we came down the mountain in the afternoon, everyone was noticeably quieter than when we came up.

It's not that I'm tired.

It's the wind, trees, sundial, and little stories in the mountains that slow down your pace of life.

Chen Doudou carried a straw-woven chicken leg and walked very seriously.

Zhao Lei glanced at him and couldn't help but ask in a low voice:

"DouDou, where are you going to put this straw-woven chicken leg?"

Chen Doudou said, "Put it on your schoolbag."

Zhao Lei laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?"

Chen Doudou shook her head.

"Ling'er said the direction is right."

Shen Ling'er heard this and turned to look at him.

"Being in the right direction doesn't mean it can't be improved."

Chen Doudou nodded earnestly.

"Then I'll ask Uncle to make it even more realistic next time."

Zhao Lei couldn't stop laughing.

"DouDou's aesthetic sense regarding chicken legs still has room for improvement."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"His aesthetic preferences mainly revolve around whether something is edible, and that's become quite consistent."

Back in the car, Zhao Lei leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh of relief.

"I feel so good today."

The director looked at him immediately.

Zhao Lei immediately raised his hand.

I'm not making any guarantees about tomorrow, I'm just evaluating today.

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"This time, it's about safety."

Zhao Lei breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have to think before I speak now."

Shen Ling'er said:

"This is a good thing for you."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi smiled and handed him water.

"Ling'er is right."

Outside the car window, the silhouette of Longhu Mountain receded little by little.

The evening light fell on the mountain wall, making the red Danxia landform look warm.

Shen Ling'er leaned against Yang Mi, holding a straw dragonfly and a talisman in her hand.

Yang Mi lowered his head and asked her:

Are you tired today?

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"good."

"The mountain path isn't difficult, the food is fine, and the Taoist priest doesn't talk too loudly."

Yang Mi smiled.

"The rating is very high."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Master Qinghe speaks slowly, so it's easy to understand him."

Zhao Lei, who was in the front row, couldn't help but ask:

"And what about me?"

Shen Ling'er looked at him.

"You didn't have much effort most of the day."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up.

"Most of the time?"

Shen Ling'er said seriously:

"It's already very good. You can't expect too much from yourself all at once."

Zhao Lei remained silent for two seconds, then nodded, moved.

"Teacher Ling'er, this is encouragement-based education."

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"No, I just didn't say it that harshly."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The car immediately erupted in laughter.

That evening.

Longhu Mountain trended on social media again on the second day.

#Shen Ling'er noticed the landscape sundial was inaccurate#

#Shen Ling'er said that you should be serious when displaying things to others#

#Shen Ling'er instructs on how to braid chicken legs with straw#

#Shen Ling'er explains the principle of nurturing in accordance with the seasons#

#Zhao Lei is graduating from Longhushan bass class#

The comments section was buzzing with activity.

"I thought today was just about hiking, but Ling'er ended up looking at the stone tablet, the straw weaving, and the sundial."

"The part about the landscape sundial being inaccurate is too outrageous; she even saw the base pad."

"The straw-woven chicken leg is hilarious! DouDou is truly an inventor among foodies."

"Ling'er's talk on health preservation is so suitable for children. I want to memorize the part about spring, summer, autumn and winter for my child."

"Her statement, 'If you show things to people, they will believe you,' is really powerful."

"Zhao Lei is getting more and more stable, although he still gets stabbed."

"The Longhu Mountain episode was so comfortable and relaxing, but Ling'er's skills haven't diminished at all."

The hotel room.

Shen Ling'er placed the red rope, talisman paper, straw dragonfly, and straw chicken leg together on the table.

Yang Mi looked at the straw-woven chicken leg and finally couldn't help but laugh.

"Should we take this back too?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"DouDou asked me to keep it for him overnight, in case it gets crushed."

Yang Mi smiled and said:

"Then remember to return it to him tomorrow."

Shen Ling'er said seriously:

"Of course. Even though it's not like a chicken leg, he cares about it a lot."

Yang Mi's heart softened, and she reached out to pat her daughter's head.

"Our Ling'er may complain, but she's actually very good at taking care of people."

Shen Ling'er looked up.

"I'm not complaining, it's just that it really doesn't look like it."

Yang Mi: "..."

She laughed so hard she almost folded her clothes crookedly.

The next room.

Zhao Lei is looking at his trending search terms.

Upon seeing "Graduating from Bass," he remained silent for a long time.

Bai Sisi asked, "What's wrong?"

Zhao Lei said in a serious tone:

"I feel like I'm quickly evolving from a guest with fixed risk points to one with controllable volume."

Bai Sisi laughed out loud.

"congratulations."

Zhao Lei picked up his phone and posted another message on his WeChat Moments.

[On the second day at Longhu Mountain, Teacher Shen Ling'er confirmed: I felt effortless for most of the day.]

After sending it, he thought for a moment and added:

This is progress.

The night breeze blew through the window.

Longhu Mountain lies quietly in the night.

Shen Ling'er lay on the bed, and before closing her eyes, she whispered:

"If you're going to see the hanging coffin performance tomorrow, don't let Uncle Zhao Lei stand too close to the front."

Yang Mi suppressed a laugh and asked:

Why?

Shen Ling'er yawned.

"If he gets excited, he might block other people's view."

Yang Mi finally burst out laughing.

"Okay, Mom will remember."

Shen Ling'er nodded in satisfaction.

She fell asleep quickly.

A gentle mountain breeze blew past the window.

This trip to Longhu Mountain is not over yet.

But all the viewers already understood.

As long as Shen Ling'er is there.

Even if it's just taking a slow walk along a mountain path, listening to a health and wellness class, or watching a sundial.

Even on ordinary trips, she can see things that others cannot.