Chapter 17: The Strongest Brain Filming Set?

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: The Strongest Brain Filming Set?

Deathly silence.

It was as if everyone was watching scene after scene from a movie, following along with Nan Yi’s vivid description.

His logic was clear, his reasoning organized, and his language precise... This was far beyond the expressive abilities of a four-and-a-half-year-old!

At this point, some people couldn’t help but wonder—

’Could his parents have coached him on what to say?’

But then, Nan Yi continued:

"...The people I just described, they’re right here!"

Then, in front of the hidden cameras and everyone present, he identified all five people, including the woman in the red dress and the young man with the blue backpack.

With each person he pointed out, he would describe a specific physical detail, like two small moles on an ear or a bracelet on a wrist.

His powers of observation were simply terrifying!

The people he identified, after their initial surprise, all nodded and admitted they had indeed gone to buy Golden Egg Fried Rice. It was just that their memories of the event were hazy, and at first, they couldn’t recall what a passerby who brushed past them had done.

And so, Nan Yi’s words became an anchor, helping them gradually reconstruct their memories...

Having witnessed the entire thing, the onlookers went from initial astonishment to utter shock.

Every time Nan Yi identified another person, the crowd would erupt in thunderous applause and enthusiastic cheers.

You’d think they were filming some kind of genius competition show!

The police officer, in particular, was dumbfounded as he listened to the whole thing.

After Nan Yi finished, the officer couldn’t help but say:

"Kid, have you ever thought about applying to the police academy when you grow up?"

’With your unbelievable abilities, it’d be a huge waste if you don’t become a detective!’

Nan Yi shook his head seriously.

"No, sir."

Curious, the officer asked another question:

"Do you have another dream?"

A look of confusion appeared in Nan Yi’s eyes.

’My old dream was just to make money and run away, to get as far away from this woman as possible.’

But now, Nan Yi felt as if there were two versions of himself inside his body.

’One was screaming, *Don’t let her fool you! Haven’t you fallen for it enough times already?*.’

’The other was wavering, secretly reaching out with a small paw, desperate for that little bit of warmth...’

"I don’t know."

Nan Yi replied.

The officer didn’t overthink it, assuming it was just because the boy was too young to have made up his mind. He laughed heartily and praised him:

"That’s okay! A brilliant kid like you will definitely grow up to be an outstanding person who contributes to the country and society!"

Nan Yi’s little face was full of confusion; he didn’t understand.

However, Nan Zhi, who had been watching her son’s performance with pride and had barely said a word, stepped forward.

She looked at Nan Yi with a smile, her palm resting on his thin shoulder. Her words were both an answer and a promise:

"He will."

’She would absolutely, positively not let Nan Yi become the great, sin-burdened villain who killed without remorse, just like in the original novel.’

Meeting Nan Zhi’s heavy gaze, Nan Yi tilted his head up in confusion.

He was completely unaware of what the future held.

After the short interlude, the police prepared to take the man away.

With a full five witnesses, it was useless for the man to deny it any longer. He was facing at least a few days in a cell to be taught a lesson.

Considering that Nan Zhi and her son still had a business to run, the police told them to come down to give a statement when they had time.

As they were leaving, the man had a complete emotional breakdown, crying and screaming, refusing to go.

In the end, two tall police officers had to forcibly drag him into the car.

「At the same time.」

The cameraman recorded everything, not even missing the shot of the man’s back as he was dragged into the police car.

Of course, the production team reacted quickly, blurring the man’s face not long after.

But Nan Yi catching a thief and giving an on-the-spot demonstration of his super-brain... this roller-coaster of a plot was incredibly eye-catching!

It caused a huge sensation in the livestream, and the viewer count began to skyrocket!

The bullet comments were also about to explode:

[A new brain really does work better!]

[Suddenly I feel like I’m just here to fill a quota in the world. Another day, another ego shattered! /smile/]

[HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT! Nan Yi is an absolute genius! If he’s not, I’ll wash my hair standing on my head!]

[You think? Anyone with eyes can see that!]

[I used to think Nan Yi was weird and unlikable, but now I see it’s clearly a common trait of geniuses!]

[What Nan Yi? This is our precious Yiyi! I’m your internet godmother!]

...

「Backstage at the show.」

Watching the bullet comments flood the screen, a staff member couldn’t help but click their tongue and say:

"Netizens sure change their tunes fast."

So, they were now facing a problem:

Since the plan was to sacrifice Nan Zhi and her son for ratings, should they "guide" public opinion now that it was slowly becoming positive?

Almost everyone present was sneakily observing Director Xu Lin’s expression.

Xu Lin noticed and said irritably:

"Since the hype is growing, leave the bullet comments alone for now!"

Everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Someone else asked hesitantly:

"So, Director Xu, what about the man who was arrested?"

Xu Lin was completely bewildered.

"What man who was arrested? What does that have to do with me... Wait! You guys don’t think I sent that thief to stir up trouble, do you?"

More than half the people in the room had "Isn’t that what happened?" written all over their faces.

It was clear that’s what everyone had assumed.

Xu Lin flew into a rage.

"What kind of person do you take me for! I never do anything illegal!"

The rebuked staff members shrank back, looking embarrassed.

But they were quietly muttering, ’Didn’t you say you had a new plan?’

Xu Lin thought of that too and hurriedly tried to explain:

"I meant... Forget it! Anyway, this has nothing to do with me!"

Probably unable to stomach his anger, Xu Lin clutched his forehead and pushed the door open to leave for a bit.

After he left, the atmosphere in the room relaxed.

"Thank god Director Xu wasn’t behind it. Otherwise, I don’t think I could keep working here."

"I know, right? We’re making a family show, not a crime show!"

—The kind that lands the producer and director in jail.

Suddenly, a rich aroma wafted through the room, so fragrant it almost made everyone dizzy.

"Where is that smell coming from?"

A group of them looked at each other in confusion, then quickly found the culprit.

The intern in the corner was on the verge of tears.

"I just wanted to taste the Golden Egg Fried Rice!"

The production team’s temporary headquarters wasn’t far from the night market, and the other guests were generally located in the surrounding area.

Grabbing a portion of fried rice while running an errand... It wasn’t hard to do.

Someone gulped, the sound so loud that several people nearby heard it.

"Should we go buy some too?"

"Let’s try Hou’s first."

"Okay."

Hou tearfully contributed his late-night snack.

One by one, they each took a bite of the fried rice. A long, lingering aftertaste danced on their tongues. Their minds went blank, utterly stunned by the exquisite flavor.

How could such an otherworldly, magnificent fried rice exist in this world?

"Actually... I don’t think Nan Zhi is that bad."

"She’s just got a bit of a temper, which is understandable."

"Hou, go run an errand and buy twenty orders of fried rice!"

...In a corner unknown to Director Xu, his subordinates had already betrayed him with ease!