879: Chapter 874 Loan Funds Entering the Group?

"Everyone in the class says Tang Tang is the smartest. I've watched her show; I could even do those problems. My little brother will definitely have no problem!"

Shen Yan smiled and was just about to speak when the System, which had been silent all morning, suddenly chimed in his mind.

[Random Mission Triggered: Proof of Genius.]

[Mission Description: The Host's bloodline is undeniable. Participate in the recording of the 'Super Baby' program and display Shen An's true level during the nationwide live broadcast.]

[Mission Reward: One piece of advanced wealth intelligence.]

The fingers Shen Yan was tapping on the desk abruptly stopped.

What was originally just a boring farce suddenly became interesting.

Since the System had spoken, he might as well play along with them.

That Li Hua probably never dreamed that the stepping stone she worked so hard to climb upon was actually a red-hot iron plate.

"Then we'll go."

Shen Yan took the invitation letter and signed his name on the reply slip with a fountain pen.

His pen strokes were sharp and powerful, penetrating the paper.

"Not only your brother will go, but you will too."

Shen Yan looked at the excited Youyou, a hint of doting in his eyes.

"Dad has signed you both up. Consider it a game."

"Yay!"

Youyou cheered and ran out to show off to Chen Guangke.

Shen Yan picked up the intercom phone and dialed Wu Ya's number.

"Boss?"

"Help me sign up the two children for 'Super Baby'."

Wu Ya on the other end of the line paused, clearly surprised by the Boss's decision.

"Boss, I checked that program. Li Hua has deep connections with the station; she is definitely aiming to smear An An. The script is probably already written..."

"I know."

Shen Yan's voice was steady, betraying no emotion.

"Tell the production team we can participate, and we don't need appearance fees."

"But I have one condition."

"What condition?"

"I want to fully sponsor this season of the show."

Wu Ya gasped over the phone.

Is the Boss planning to... fund his way into the cast?

No, he's directly buying the entire production team!

"Also, look into Li Hua's recent financial situation."

Shen Yan recalled an inconspicuous piece of intelligence from the System that morning.

"She lost quite a bit in Macau recently. This show should be her last lifeline."

"Understood, Boss. I get it."

Wu Ya's voice immediately became excited; she was too familiar with this kind of move from Shen Yan.

This was setting a trap to catch the dog in its own lair.

After hanging up, Shen Yan stood up and walked to the massive floor-to-ceiling window.

Below him, the traffic in Jinghai was a bustling river of light.

He didn't mind letting the whole world know about Shen An's talent.

Since it couldn't be hidden, he might as well make the brilliance even more dazzling.

So dazzling that the rats lurking in the gutters wouldn't even have the courage to look directly at it.

One week later.

The recording site for 'Super Baby'.

This was a variety show broadcast live. To create buzz, the production team rented Jinghai's largest studio.

The backstage area was chaotic, filled with the shouts of staff and the cries of children.

Li Hua, dressed in high-end designer clothes and wearing oversized sunglasses, was reprimanding her assistant in her private dressing room.

"Has that Shen family arrived yet?"

"They're here, Sister Hua. They just entered. It looks like the whole family of four came."

The assistant replied cautiously.

"Hmph, a family of four?"

Li Hua sneered, took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of eyes that were too shrewd.

"I think they came as a family to embarrass themselves."

She turned to look at the child actress Tong Jiajia, who was having her makeup touched up.

Tong Jiajia was dressed like an angel today, but at the moment, she was impatiently kicking the leg of her chair.

"Mom, is that Shen An really that amazing?"

Tong Jiajia was a little worried; the rumors online were too exaggerated.

"Amazing what? That's just the marketing accounts hyping him up!"

Li Hua pouted disdainfully and pulled a script from her bag, stuffing it into her daughter's hands.

"Don't worry, baby. The question bank is all right here."

"The first segment is 'Speed Memorization.' Mom already spoke to the director; your question is one you memorized yesterday."

"As for Shen An, hmph hmph..."

A malicious smile spread across Li Hua's face.

"It's an obscure and difficult classical Chinese text, and we're only giving him thirty seconds."

"I don't believe a three-year-old brat can even recognize all the characters on the page, let alone memorize them!"

Tong Jiajia's eyes lit up. She immediately hugged the script to her chest, a triumphant smile appearing on her face.

"I know, Mom. I'll definitely make him cry!"

Just as the mother and daughter were happily plotting, the studio door was pushed open.

Shen Yan led Youyou, and Liu Hui held Shen An as the family of four walked in.

Even in a place crowded with celebrities, Shen Yan's understated aura instantly brought a few seconds of silence to the surroundings.

He was dressed casually—a simple white shirt and black trousers, his cuffs casually rolled up, revealing his strong forearms.

But his composed demeanor was like a lion walking into a group of Chihuahuas.

The Director, a fat man, hurried over, wiping sweat from his brow when he saw Shen Yan enter.

Although he didn't know Shen Yan's exact net worth, the Station Chief had just called to say that the program had just secured an additional two hundred million in sponsorship, and the benefactor was the gentleman standing before him.

Two hundred million!

This wasn't a guest; this was an ancestor!

"Mr. Shen, Mrs. Shen, welcome, welcome!"

The fat Director's smile crinkled the flesh on his face.

"Mr. Shen, shall we go over the procedures with you?"

"No need."

Shen Yan waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over Li Hua and her daughter, who were staring at them from a distance.

Li Hua's eyes held a hint of hostility and scrutiny, but more than that, disdain.

She probably thought he was just some nouveau riche with a bit of money who didn't understand how deep the waters of the entertainment industry ran.

Shen Yan withdrew his gaze and looked down at Shen An, who was dozing in his arms.

"Let him sleep. Wake him up when it's his turn."

"Ah? But the live broadcast is starting soon..."

The Director was a bit confused.

"It's fine. He doesn't mind where he sleeps."

Shen Yan walked over to a sofa in the corner and sat down, looking as relaxed as if he were on vacation.

Ten minutes until the live broadcast countdown.

All the cameras were in position.

The bullet comments were already scrolling rapidly, most of them from Tang Tang's fans setting the narrative, waiting to see the Shen family prodigy fail.

Li Hua stood behind the curtain, looking at Shen Yan's family on the monitor, a cold smile curling her lips.

So what if they had money?

On this stage, she wrote the script, and she set the rules.

Today, she would step on this so-called prodigy and ensure her daughter firmly secured the throne of the 'National Genius.'

The lights suddenly blazed on.

The Host walked onto the stage holding a microphone, his passionate voice echoing throughout the venue.

"Welcome to 'Super Baby'! Today we welcome a special challenger..."

The camera abruptly zoomed in on the Shen family.

Shen An was still asleep, his little head nodding rhythmically, a thread of clear drool hanging from the corner of his mouth.