Seeing Lin Cheng getting into the car, Lin Momo blinked and showed a surprised expression.
Zhou Qi in the front row was also surprised when he saw this.
"Brother Cheng, you..."
"Aren't we going to send Momo back?" Lin Cheng asked.
"Yes," Zhou Qi nodded, and then said: "But..."
Without waiting for Zhou Qi to finish his words, Lin Cheng said, "Let's go, together."
"Brother Cheng, are you going to send Momo back home?" Zhou Qi asked with a hint of surprise, but when he thought about it, he didn't find it strange - after all, Brother Cheng and this child had always gotten along well during the recording of the show. He has taken care of the child for a long time and has developed feelings for her, so it is normal for him to be reluctant to let her go.
Lin Momo had the same idea as Zhou Qi. She simply thought that Lin Cheng was going to send her home, and she felt excited.
"Dad, are you really going to send me back?"
"Yeah." Lin Cheng nodded. Looking at the joy that couldn't be hidden on Lin Momo's face, the smile on Lin Cheng's mouth widened a little.
Lifting Lin Momo's head and rubbing it, Lin Cheng said, "Go see your grandmother and thank her for teaching Momo so well."
Lin Momo was stunned when she heard Lin Cheng's words.
Realizing that her father seemed to be praising her, Lin Momo felt a little embarrassed and whispered, "It's not that good."
However, from her curved eyebrows and upturned mouth corners, it can be seen that the girl is happy at this moment.
In the front row, Zhou Qi watched the interaction between the father and daughter in the back row through the rearview mirror, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
The interactions between Lin Cheng and Lin Momo in the show are much more natural and intimate than in the previous episodes, especially in the first episode. Many viewers in the live broadcast room said, "This show helps fathers learn how to take care of children," and that "the show is the fathers' metamorphosis."
Originally Zhou Qi thought that Lin Cheng was the one who watched the performances of the other groups after the program was officially aired, and he tried hard to act more like a father for the sake of program effect. Unexpectedly, the relationship between the father and daughter actually improved in private.
"It would be great if they were really father and daughter..." Zhou Qi muttered silently in his heart: I heard from Chen Yu before that Lin Cheng seemed to be interested in adopting Lin Momo. At this moment, Zhou Qi was looking forward to it.
…
The car was almost arriving outside the old residential area where Lin Momo and Liu Cuifang lived.
The old residential buildings were densely packed together, and the car couldn't get in at all, so Zhou Qi had no choice but to park the car at the intersection outside the residential area.
After Zhou Qi said, "You can go back to the company and don't have to wait for me," Lin Cheng and Lin Momo got out of the car together.
Seeing that Lin Cheng didn't leave immediately, Lin Momo was secretly happy and pulled Lin Cheng to the entrance of the residential area.
"Dad, this is where my grandma and I live." Lin Momo pointed at the old buildings in front and introduced them to Lin Cheng.
The two of them walked into the residential area, and Lin Momo began to introduce the area to Lin Cheng like a guide.
"The side we came in from is the main road, and there is a small path on the other side. I used to go to school from that small path."
"That one, turn in from that little door, and you'll find the steamed bun shop I told you about before. The boss and his wife are really nice."
"Those fitness equipment over there were installed by uncles and aunts in the community. Although they are not downstairs from us, we can use them."
"Well, there's still that tree. Even though only half of it is left, it will still bear fruit in the fall."
…
Hearing Lin Momo's enthusiastic introduction, Lin Cheng silently observed the place where she used to live, feeling mixed emotions.
After turning a small alley and arriving in front of several small residential buildings, Lin Momo excitedly pointed at one of them and said to Lin Cheng, "Here, here, we're going to be in this one."
"Look, on the third floor, the one between the two windows is mine and my grandma's home." Lin Momo pointed in a direction in the middle of the third floor and said to Lin Cheng.
However, the house where she and Liu Cuifang lived was just a single room, sandwiched between two other houses, and had no windows, so they could not be seen from the outside.
As if she had thought of something, the excitement on Lin Momo's face suddenly faded, and she looked at Lin Cheng hesitantly.
"What's wrong?" Seeing Lin Momo suddenly quiet down, Lin Cheng asked.
"that is… "
"Hmm?" Lin Cheng looked at Lin Momo patiently.
Lin Momo lowered her head slightly, twisted her sleeves, and whispered: "The place we live in may not be very good..."
Before, she was so happy that she didn't realize until she arrived at the door that the place where she and her grandmother lived might not be too small or bad for Lin Cheng. She was a little afraid that he would dislike coming to such a place.
Hearing Lin Momo's words and seeing the embarrassment and anxiety on the girl's face, Lin Cheng felt a little distressed. He raised his head and touched Lin Momo's head, and said softly: "It's okay. Didn't we live in a house like this when we were recording the show before?"
"We may not be as good as that person..." Lin Momo muttered softly, but the warmth of Lin Cheng's palm above her head still reduced the tension in her heart a lot.
Lin Momo took Lin Cheng into the corridor.
The corridor was long and narrow, and because there was almost no light, it was still a little dark inside even in the afternoon.
Lin Momo ran in front of Lin Cheng, tiptoed, pulled down a lamp cord from the corner, and turned on the light in the corridor for him.
The dim light barely illuminated the corridor.
Lin Cheng looked around. This corridor reminded him of the old residential building where the two of them lived when they recorded the first episode of the show. He finally understood why Lin Momo was so adapted to that place.
"We'll be there in two more floors." Lin Momo said to Lin Cheng as they walked.
As the two were climbing up the stairs, a middle-aged woman in her forties or fifties happened to come down from upstairs.
This is Lin Momo’s upstairs neighbor, her name is Zhang Xia.
The moment Zhang Xia saw Lin Momo, she was stunned.
"Lin Momo?" Zhang Xia called Lin Momo in surprise, and then stared at her up and down with a look of surprise.
The residents living in this area either don't have a TV at home, or are so busy with their lives that they rarely pay attention to TV programs or entertainment variety shows. In addition, Liu Cuifang never mentioned to anyone where Lin Momo was doing, so others didn't know that Lin Momo was participating in the recording of the show.
Even if someone happened to see Lin Momo on TV, they would not match the star-like child on the show with the adopted child in their building.
Everyone only knew that Liu Cuifang had not lived in the house most of the time because of her leg injury, and they had not seen Liu Lao's adopted granddaughter for a long time.
At this time, Lin Momo was wearing a bright pink sweater dress. She had grown taller and her face seemed to have gained some weight. Zhang Xia almost didn't recognize her.
"Oh, it's really Xiao Momo." After taking another closer look at Lin Momo, Zhang Xia confirmed.
"Aunt Zhang." Lin Momo called the other party.
"I haven't seen you for several days. Where are you from?" While asking, Zhang Xia noticed Lin Cheng behind Lin Momo without waiting for her answer.
“What is this…?” Zhang Xia looked at Lin Momo, then at Lin Cheng, full of doubts.
—Who is this person? His temperament and appearance are quite eye-catching.
Zhang Xia thought to herself and couldn't help but look at Lin Cheng twice more.
"Well, he is..." Lin Momo didn't know how to explain Lin Cheng's identity.
At this time, Lin Cheng took over Lin Momo's words and said directly: "I am her father."
After saying that, Lin Cheng nodded towards Zhang Xia as if to say hello, then took Lin Momo around and went straight upstairs.
Zhang Xia was left standing in the corridor with a face full of question marks.
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Here, Lin Cheng and Lin Momo came to the third floor.
"This is the room we're in." Lin Momo pointed at a door in the middle and said to Lin Cheng.
Lin Momo took out the door key from her bag and walked to the door to unlock it.
After opening the door, Lin Momo shouted into the house: "Grandma, I'm back."
Only then did Lin Momo notice that there was not only Liu Cuifang in the room, but also other people.
Wang Yu walked to the door and called out to Lin Cheng, "Young Master."
Because Lin Cheng had specifically instructed, Wang Yu and the nurse he arranged were responsible for Liu Cuifang's going out, going to the sanatorium, and going to the hospital for follow-up examinations during that week.
At this time, Wang Yu had just picked up the old man from the hospital.
After another week of recovery, Liu Cuifang's leg injury had healed greatly. Seeing her granddaughter coming back, Liu Cuifang immediately put on a smile, stood up, walked to the door, and took the bag from Lin Momo.
"Our little Momo is back."
At this time, Liu Cuifang had already learned the news that Zhang Xiaoqiang had been arrested and sentenced: Upon hearing the news, Liu Cuifang did not feel much emotion, but more of relief.
She was relieved when she heard from Lin Cheng's assistant that Lin Momo was fine.
Seeing Lin Momo return safely with her own eyes, Liu Cuifang finally felt relieved.
"Did you cause any trouble to others this week?" Liu Cuifang asked.
"No, I behaved very well this week." Lin Momo said: her father even praised her when she came back.
Hearing Lin Momo's words, Liu Cuifang smiled and nodded again, saying kindly, "Okay, okay, as long as I don't cause any trouble to you."
After saying that, Liu Cuifang looked at Lin Cheng behind Lin Momo again.
"You must be Mr. Lin that Xiao Chen mentioned earlier, right? We are sorry to trouble you, Momo. Please come in and sit down."
Liu Cuifang invited Lin Cheng into the house.
After entering the room, Lin Cheng looked around the entire room.
This room is not big, even smaller than the room they lived in during the first recording of the show, with a few simple pieces of furniture displayed in various places. Because they have lived here for a long time, the whole room is very old and the furniture is also very worn out, but every place in the room is kept very clean, simple but not messy.
On the wall at the head of the smaller bed, Lin Cheng saw the khaki caterpillar puppet that he had brought for Lin Momo on the show. In front of the caterpillar was a small piece of cloth with the word "Dad" embroidered crookedly with thread.
Next to this caterpillar, there is a smaller caterpillar that he made himself with some scraps of cloth. Although this caterpillar is a little crooked, you can still vaguely see that it is the same model as the big one next to it.
There was also a small piece of cloth hung on the small caterpillar, with the word "Momo" embroidered on it.
Liu Cuifang followed Lin Cheng's line of sight and saw the two puppets on the wall. She explained, "The small one next to it was made by Momo herself."
After saying that, Liu Cuifang looked at Lin Cheng again, smiled, and said, "Xiao Momo also likes you."
Every time, Lin Momo came back from recording a show, she would share with Liu Cuifang what happened in her week, and the person she mentioned the most was Lin Cheng.
When Lin Cheng was mentioned, Lin Momo's face was always filled with a joyful smile.
Because of this, even though it was the first time she met Lin Cheng in person, Liu Cuifang was still very fond of Lin Cheng.
Liu Cuifang was grateful to the young man in front of her - because of Lin Cheng, her leg injury healed, and from Lin Momo's narration, Liu Cuifang could tell that Lin Cheng was very kind to Lin Momo, and did not let her suffer or get hurt.
Looking at Lin Momo, who was busy tinkering with things as soon as she got back to school, a loving smile appeared on Liu Cuifang's face.
Here, Lin Momo, who was originally looking for a fruit plate in the cupboard, blushed and felt a little embarrassed after hearing what her grandma and dad said.
"Dad, drink some water." Lin Momo trotted over and handed a glass of water to Lin Cheng, taking the opportunity to interrupt the conversation between Liu Cuifang and Lin Cheng.
Then, he placed the washed fruits in front of Lin Cheng.
"Dad eats fruit."
The fruits were brought by an aunt from the community when she came to visit. She gave some to the neighbors, and there were five left. Lin Momo generously washed them all, and they were just enough to make a plate.
There was a small crack on the plate, which could barely be considered a fruit plate, but it was washed clean by Lin Momo.
Looking at the 'fruit plate' in front of him, Lin Cheng picked out the largest one and handed it to Lin Momo.
Taking the apple, Lin Momo smiled at Lin Cheng: "Thank you, Dad."
Seeing Lin Momo sitting aside, Lin Cheng looked at Liu Cuifang again and his expression became serious.
"I came here today to talk to you about Momo's background." Lin Cheng didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.
Liu Cuifang had learned from Wang Yu before that Lin Cheng was coming and seemed to want to talk to her about something, but when she heard the purpose of Lin Cheng's visit, Liu Cuifang was still very surprised.
"What is Xiao Momo's background?"
Lin Cheng nodded and said, "I am her father."
"!" Liu Cuifang was shocked when she heard this.
Even Lin Momo, who was quietly chewing an apple beside her, was stunned and looked at Lin Cheng with her mouth wide open.
She always thought that Lin Cheng didn't know about their blood relationship, but she didn't expect that her father already knew
Lin Momo looked at Lin Cheng in disbelief.
"You said you and Momo, how, how is it possible..." Liu Cuifang was a little confused about this sudden incident: in her cognition, Lin Momo and the big star in front of her were two people who had no intersection at all. Because the other party wanted to record a program, they found their Momo through some data screening...
Facing the surprise of the old and young, Lin Cheng continued: "We have done a paternity test before, and I am indeed her father."
"Because of my personal reasons and some other reasons, I left Momo."
His eyes darkened slightly, and Lin Cheng continued, "At that time, I had just entered the entertainment industry not long ago. At a celebration banquet, I was drunk and unconscious, so I didn't know I had kissed Momo afterwards."
Facing Liu Cuifang and Lin Momo, Lin Cheng took the responsibility of the matter on himself.
What really made Lin Cheng unconscious was not the alcohol, but the things in the alcohol - at that time, there was nothing abnormal with Lin Cheng's body functions, but his consciousness could not control his body, and he had no perception of what was happening. So on the next day, Lin Cheng realized something was wrong in time, and he never thought about having a child.
As for who moved the foot...
At present, Lin Cheng has found his original agent, but the relationship behind it is far more complicated than this.
Thinking of this, a hint of coldness flashed in Lin Cheng's eyes.
After listening to Lin Cheng's explanation, Liu Cuifang seemed to believe what he said.
"Where's Momo's mother?"
"I'm a fan of mine." Lin Cheng's answer was simple.
Although Lin Cheng had never intended to hide Lin Momo's life experience and blood relationship with himself from the beginning, but in front of the child, Lin Cheng did not want her to feel that her birth was unexpected and a mistake, so Lin Cheng concealed some details.
After listening, Liu Cuifang nodded and asked no more questions.
Both parties were silent for a while, and then Liu Cuifang asked Lin Cheng nervously: "So, are you planning to take Xiao Momo away?"
"Her current living and learning environment is not conducive to her growth, so as a father, I hope to give her a relatively complete family and a better living and educational environment as much as possible."
Hearing this, Liu Cuifang nodded again: Lin Cheng is Lin Momo's father. Now that the child has been found, it is understandable to take her away, and Lin Momo does need a better environment to grow up.
However, Liu Cuifang couldn't bear to part with this child.
When Liu Cuifang was reluctant to leave, she heard Lin Cheng say, "There is another matter, which is your retirement issue."
"You mean me?"
Lin Cheng nodded and said, "You are Momo's grandmother, and you will always be..."
Lin Cheng told him his plan: he had someone clean up the house in Jingyiyuan and arranged a special nanny for Liu Cuifang to move in. It was suitable for old-age care and not far from Binjiang Yipin where Lin Cheng currently lived, so he could see Lin Momo at any time.
After hearing Lin Cheng's plan, Liu Cuifang was touched but did not dare to accept it: "How can I accept this? I am sorry to trouble you."
"It's not a big deal. Besides, you raised Momo 9, so it's my duty to do this."
"I didn't raise her well, and I made her suffer with me..."
"But you gave her the best you could."
…
Liu Cuifang lowered her head, and after some consideration, she finally nodded.
"Let me clean up some more." Liu Cuifang said. Although there were not many things in this house, there were still some things worth reminiscing about.
"Okay, no rush." Lin Cheng nodded.
Lin Cheng looked at Lin Momo standing beside him again.
At this time, Lin Momo still looked a little dazed.
Seeing Lin Cheng looking over, Lin Momo asked uncertainly: "Are you going to support me?"
"Yes, I will support you." Lin Cheng nodded.
Lin Momo's eyes flashed with surprise when she got Lin Cheng's affirmation.
"I plan to take Momo to deal with the household registration issue in the next two days." Lin Cheng looked at Liu Cuifang again and told her his plan.
After a brief conversation, Lin Cheng originally planned to let Lin Momo go back with him. However, before leaving, he noticed the reluctance in the girl's eyes and changed his mind.
"I'll pick you up tomorrow." Lin Cheng slowed down his voice and said to Lin Momo.
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Lin Momo's eyes lit up: "Okay!"
"Dad, I'll take you there!" Seeing Lin Cheng getting ready to leave, Lin Momo chased after him.
As people walked in the alleys of the residential area, Lin Momo did not seem as excited as Lin Cheng had expected.
"What's wrong?" Lin Cheng asked with his head down.
Lin Momo seemed a little hesitant, and tilted her head. After a while, she asked Lin Cheng again as if to confirm: "Dad, do you really want to support me?"
The girl's voice was cautious, as if she was afraid that Lin Cheng would change his mind the next second.
Hearing this, Lin Cheng's eyes moved, and he leaned down so that he and Lin Momo could look at each other at eye level.
"I'm sorry I didn't find you."