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

The smell of gas in the hallway has dissipated.

The window is open.

Master Xu squatted at the kitchen doorway, inspecting the valves and hoses.

The old lady sat on the sofa holding her grandson, her hands still trembling.

The little boy cried until he was exhausted, then nestled in her arms, sobbing.

Yang Mi stood by the door and hid Shen Ling'er behind him.

She's still not over what just happened.

The moment the door opened, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Only her legs went weak for a moment.

Shen Ling'er looked up at her.

"Mom, are we buying popsicles again?"

Yang Mi lowered his head.

This girl saved someone, and the first thing she thought about was popsicles.

She laughed in exasperation.

"purchase."

Upon hearing this, the old lady immediately looked up.

"Why buy popsicles!"

She handed her grandson to a neighbor and rushed into her bedroom.

Yang Mi was taken aback.

"Auntie, don't bother."

The old lady didn't listen.

Less than half a minute later, she came out with a red cloth bag.

The cloth bag was opened.

Inside was a stack of cash.

The old lady stuffed it directly into Shen Ling'er's arms.

"Child, Grandma thanks you."

"Here, take this ten thousand yuan."

The scene fell silent.

He Chuan's eyes widened in disbelief.

The cameraman lowered the lens.

The live chat exploded with comments.

"???"

"Ten thousand?"

"A life-saving reward is here!"

"The show's rules: I'm cracked."

Yang Mi quickly blocked him.

"Auntie, this won't do."

The old lady got anxious.

"Why not? She saved my grandson's life!"

Yang Mi pushed the money back.

"The child was just helping out; we can't accept so much."

Shen Ling'er looked at the stack of money and blinked.

She didn't answer.

The old lady looked at her.

"Little girl, you think it's not enough?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"My dad said that too much money is a hot potato."

The old lady was taken aback.

"Then what did your father say?"

Shen Ling'er thought about it seriously.

"Save lives first, settle accounts later."

Master Xu came out of the kitchen, still holding a wrench in his hand.

He paused for a moment upon hearing this.

That's not a fancy way of putting it.

But these are the kinds of rules that only veterans in the industry can talk about.

He Chuan asked the director in a low voice.

"Is this money considered income?"

The director remained silent for two seconds in the earpiece.

"Don't stop it yet, the number of viewers in the live stream has increased again."

He Chuan: "..."

This show will get rid of him sooner or later.

The old lady was still stuffing money into her pocket.

Yang Mi refused to answer.

Shen Ling'er refused to accept it.

The two, one big and one small, stood at the door, looking like they were being besieged by cash.

Lin Jia and Chen Hao also arrived outside the door.

Chen Doudou peeked out from behind Lin Jia.

He saw the ten thousand yuan and his mouth dropped open.

"Mom, did they win today?"

Lin Jia's expression stiffened.

"This is not a competition."

Zhao Lei added insult to injury from the side.

"But if we're talking about a competition, it's already crashed the server..."

Bai Sisi couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Jia glared at him.

Zhao Lei immediately looked at the ceiling.

When the old lady saw that Yang Mi wouldn't accept the money, she simply stuffed it into Shen Ling'er's little schoolbag.

Shen Ling'er pressed down on the opening of her schoolbag.

"Grandma, don't sneak it in."

The old lady slapped her thigh in frustration.

"I'm not stealing, I'm repaying a debt of gratitude!"

Shen Ling'er frowned.

"Even repaying kindness requires following proper rules."

Just as the old lady was about to speak, hurried footsteps came from the hallway.

A middle-aged man rushed in.

He was wearing a shirt with the cuffs rolled up, and his forehead was covered in sweat.

Two people who looked like assistants were following behind him.

"mom!"

"Where's Mingming?"

The old woman immediately shouted, "Here! It's alright!"

The man rushed to the sofa, saw that the child was still crying, and took a half step back.

He leaned against the wall for support.

"It's good that you're alright."

The little boy saw him and burst into tears again.

"dad!"

The man picked up the child, and his eyes immediately welled up with tears.

The old lady pointed at Shen Ling'er.

"It was this little girl who saved her."

The man turned around.

He was clearly stunned when he saw Shen Ling'er.

Around five years old.

Her face was clean.

A red string was still wrapped around her wrist.

So small?

He looked at Master Xu.

Master Xu nodded.

"She opened the door."

The man was silent for two seconds.

Then he put the child down and walked up to Shen Ling'er.

He squatted down.

"Thank you."

Shen Ling'er raised her chin.

"You're welcome."

The man then looked at Yang Mi.

"Miss Yang, my name is Gu Yuanshan."

"I owe your family a huge favor for what happened today."

Yang Mi's eyes flickered when he heard the name.

Gu Yuanshan.

Gu Yuanshan, the one who runs chain supermarkets and property management?

The comments section reacted even faster than she did.

"Gu Yuanshan? The one from Yuanshan Group?"

"Holy crap, what a big boss!"

"The old lady wasn't exaggerating; her son really is rich!"

"I admire this mature mom who lives in an old neighborhood."

Gu Yuanshan took the checkbook from his assistant.

He wrote one directly.

One million.

He handed it to Yang Mi.

"This is a thank-you fee."

Yang Mi took a step back.

"Mr. Gu, really, there's no need."

Gu Yuanshan spoke in a very steady tone.

"use."

"If it weren't for Ling'er, my son might be dead today."

"One million isn't much."

He Chuan swallowed hard.

A million isn't a lot?

After hosting for so many years, this is the first time he wants to say something on behalf of the production team: Why don't you lock it for me too?

Lin Jia stood at the door, her face even more unpleasant.

The pet shop was busy all morning and earned 120 yuan.

Yang Mi, open the door here, one million.

How can we play like this?

Chen Doudou whispered, "Mom, I want to learn how to pick locks too."

Lin Jia immediately pressed his head down.

No, you don't want to.

Shen Ling'er looked at the check.

"Uncle, you've given me too much."

Gu Yuanshan smiled.

"How much do you think is appropriate?"

Shen Ling'er extended one finger.

Gu Yuanshan: "Ten thousand?"

Shen Ling'er shook her head.

"An ice pop."

Everyone: "..."

Zhao Lei clutched his chest.

"I've lost in this situation."

Gu Yuanshan was also stunned.

He looked at Shen Ling'er and suddenly burst out laughing.

"How did your father raise you?"

Shen Ling'er didn't even think about it.

"My dad said that you can't set a price for saving a life."

Gu Yuanshan's expression changed.

"What if I insist on giving it to you?"

Shen Ling'er looked at Yang Mi.

"Mother, can we accept it?"

Before Yang Mi could speak, He Chuan quickly interjected.

"Sister Mi, this might involve the program's rules."

The production team finally couldn't sit still any longer.

A sound came through the headphones.

"He Chuan, ask clearly whether the thank-you fee counts as professional income."

He Chuan forced himself to speak.

"Mr. Gu, the program rules are that it's a challenge to live a normal life. Guests cannot use their personal belongings without permission, but their earnings can be included in their family funds."

"This money of yours..."

Lin Jia immediately responded.

"This doesn't count as earned income, does it?"

The scene fell silent for a moment.

She knew what she was saying was unpleasant.

But she couldn't help it.

Shen Ling'er has been stealing the spotlight all day.

If Yang Mi accepts the money, the other three groups can simply stop playing.

Shen Ling'er turned to look at her.

"Auntie, I also took your son's wallet back."

Lin Jia's face stiffened.

Chen Doudou added insult to injury in a low voice.

"Mom, she's telling the truth."

Lin Jia looked down at him.

Chen Doudou immediately shut up.

Gu Yuanshan looked at Lin Jia.

"Who is this?"

He Chuan hurriedly introduced.

"Chen Hao's wife, Lin Jia."

Gu Yuanshan nodded.

"Ms. Lin doesn't consider this earning income?"

Lin Jia forced a smile.

"I just think the show should be fair."

Gu Yuanshan took the check back.

"Can."

He looked at Master Xu.

"Mr. Xu, how much do you charge for regular locksmith services and emergency assistance?"

Master Xu said, "Regular lock picking costs between 100 and 300 yuan, with extra charges for urgent nighttime services."

"Rescue services depend on the situation; sometimes we don't accept them, and sometimes we follow the customer's wishes."

Gu Yuanshan nodded.

"Today's situation is a gas leak, a trapped child, an emergency call, and professional locksmith services."

He looked at He Chuan.

"I'll give you ten thousand, the highest standard of gratitude in the market."

"I will donate the remaining 900,000 yuan to the community's gas safety renovation project in my personal capacity."

Upon hearing this, many neighbors in the hallway immediately applauded.

The live chat was flooded with comments.

"The boss knows how to handle people!"

"Lin Jia cut the price by 900,000 yuan, and President Gu immediately elevated the level of public welfare."

"This wave has reached its peak."

"Shen Ling'er: Before even getting the popsicle, social order has already been established."

This time, Yang Mi did not refuse immediately.

She glanced at the old lady, then at Gu Yuanshan.

The old lady's eyes were red.

"Miss Yang, I won't be able to sleep tonight if you don't accept this."

Yang Mi remained silent for a moment.

She squatted down and asked Shen Ling'er.

"Ling'er, if we accept this money, we need to keep track of it, include it in the program's budget, and make it public."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"What Mother says goes."

Yang Mi then accepted the ten thousand yuan.

"Then we'll charge ten thousand."

"But this money is Ling'er's earnings from unlocking and rescuing people today, not a private gift."

Gu Yuanshan nodded.

"Can."

He Chuan immediately announced to the camera.

"The program team has temporarily confirmed that authorized emergency rescue actions fall under the category of extended labor income from professional experience."

"Yang Mi Group's income increased by 10,000 yuan today."

He paused.

"Current total income is 11,200 yuan."

The hallway fell silent for a moment.

Zhao Lei slowly raised his hand.

"Teacher He, I'd like to apply for a career change tomorrow."

He Chuan asked, "Change what?"

Zhao Lei looked at Shen Ling'er.

"Carry her the toolbox."

The comments section was filled with laughter.

"Zhao Lei is a clear-headed person."

"This isn't a parent-child reality show; this is Shen Ling'er's live-streamed entrepreneurship."

"Other families: We're still in the newbie village, and she's already started a company."

Chen Hao couldn't help but laugh.

"Our pet shop was busy all morning, and we made 120 yuan."

Zhou Chen walked out from behind the crowd, his voice calm.

"Knowledge and skills are indeed valuable."

Su Wan nodded.

"Little fish, did you remember?"

Zhou Xiaoyu said earnestly, "I must study hard."

Zhao Mengmeng added in a low voice.

"You also need a good father."

Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Shen Ling'er.

Shen Ling'er was holding her little schoolbag.

"My dad is just like that."

Yang Mi's eyelids twitched.

coming.

She knew this girl was about to start another Versailles affair.

He Chuan took the bait as expected.

"Ling'er, you call this 'average'?"

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"He can't cook."

Yang Mi remained silent.

That's true.

Shen Fei's cooking can turn the kitchen into a crime scene.

The chat erupted in laughter.

"The only weakness of this mysterious tycoon: cooking."

"Shenfei finally fell from its pedestal for a second."

"But I can tolerate not being able to cook, even if I know how to pick locks, grapple, fish, read scales, and treat wrist injuries."

The old lady pulled Shen Ling'er along, insisting on taking her to the convenience store.

"Come on, Grandma will buy you an ice pop."

Shen Ling'er looked at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi nodded.

"You can only eat one."

Shen Ling'er held up two fingers.

"Two as promised."

"Give the other one to Mother."

Yang Mi was speechless.

The group went downstairs.

A group of residents had already gathered in front of the convenience store.

News of the rescue spread too quickly.

As soon as Shen Ling'er arrived, the proprietress immediately took out the two most expensive ones from the freezer.

"It's free!"

Shen Ling'er frowned.

"no."

The proprietress chuckled, "Little hero, you want to pay for an ice pop?"

Shen Ling'er took a coin out of her small schoolbag and placed it on the counter.

"My dad said, you can't take small businesses for free."

The proprietress was taken aback.

She looked at the coin and suddenly didn't know what to say.

Yang Mi paid the remaining money.

Shen Ling'er took two popsicles and handed one to Yang Mi.

"Mother, calm your nerves."

Yang Mi accepted it.

She looked at her daughter.

"You even know how to calm your nerves?"

"My dad said that when a woman is frightened, you need to comfort her."

Yang Mi: "..."

The chat was silent for half a second.

Then the entire screen was filled with question marks and exclamation marks.

"Shen Fei, you're pretty good, kid!"

"This isn't parenting, it's casually teaching you how to fall in love."

Yang Mi's ears turned red!

Yang Mi immediately opened the popsicle and put it to Shen Ling'er's mouth.

"Eat yours."

Shen Ling'er took a bite.

His expression finally started to look a bit like a child's.

In the afternoon, the production crew returned to the temporary task location to settle accounts.

Four families sat in the community activity room.

Today's income is written on the whiteboard.

Zhou Chen's group: 80 yuan.

Zhao Lei's group: 90 yuan.

Chen Hao's group: 120 yuan.

Yang Mi Group: 1120 yuan.

After writing down the numbers, even the staff member paused for a moment.

The difference is too glaring.

Zhao Lei stared at the whiteboard.

"Now I know what 'dimensional reduction attack' means."

Chen Hao sighed.

"My son was grooming the cat, and Ling'er opened the door for him."

Chen Doudou whispered, "Dad, can I skip brushing the cat tomorrow?"

Chen Hao asked, "So what do you want to do?"

Chen Doudou looked at Shen Ling'er.

"I want to become her father's apprentice."

Lin Jia's face turned green.

"Chen Doudou!"

Shen Ling'er licked the popsicle stick and looked up.

"My dad doesn't take in timid people."

Chen Doudou shrank back, still unconvinced.

"I can build up my courage."

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"Start by not crying."

Chen Doudou remained silent.

This is a bit difficult.

He Chuan is finishing up.

A few people suddenly squeezed in through the door of the activity room.

There were residents of the community and nearby business owners.

At the very front was a man in a suit.

He was holding a file folder in his hand, and he looked very anxious.

"Excuse me, is little Shen Ling'er here?"

Yang Mi frowned.

He Chuan immediately blocked him.

"Hello, this is filming time. Please contact the production team if you need anything."

The man in the suit looked at Shen Ling'er and spoke very quickly.

"I'm not here to bother you."

"Our boss's safe can't be opened; there's a contract inside that needs to be submitted for review tonight."

"A properly authorized locksmith, registered with the police, is on his way."

"Two hundred thousand will be paid if you can open it."

All sound was silenced in the activity room.

Shen Ling'er, biting on an ice pop stick, looked up.

"A safe?"

The man in the suit nodded.

"right."

"Old-fashioned mechanical hard drive with a combination lock."

Master Xu was sitting in the corner drinking water.

Upon hearing those words, he suddenly looked up.

"What brand?"

The man in the suit said a name.

Master Xu's expression changed.

"That thing isn't an ordinary lock."

He Chuan felt a chill run down his spine.

"The production team cannot accept high-risk private assignments."

The man in the suit immediately opened the file folder.

"The authorization letter, business license, on-site monitoring data, and alarm filing receipt are all here."

He looked at Yang Mi.

"Miss Yang, we really have no other choice."