Other than remembering his mother's name and the coldness of her back, he had no other memories.
After Yun Duo'er sent Tong Tong to his side, Liu Yifeng understood even more that not all mothers in the world were as he had imagined:
That they would wholeheartedly and unconditionally dedicate themselves to their children, and never abandon them.
Some mothers, like Yun Duo'er, would abandon the child they carried for ten months for their careers, for the sake of money and status.
Some experts had also said:
When mothers first conceive, they don't have what is called maternal love for their children. Maternal love is gradually established through breastfeeding and sleepless nights of nurturing, allowing a close mother-child relationship to form.
In Liu Yifeng's view:
Even mothers who have nursed their children might not necessarily form a close maternal bond with them.
When benefits appear before them, they will still abandon their children, won't they?
Just like Yun Duo'er, and like his own mother.
Liu Yifeng's thoughts were racing, while Liu Chunsheng and Liu Yifeng's mother, Jin Juan, began to argue.
Hearing the argument, Liu Yifeng quickly snapped back to attention.
"You've come to our home now, do you think we've become rich?"
Liu Chunsheng asked Jin Juan with an unpleasant expression.
Jin Juan's expression changed slightly, but she still said with a smile:
"Chunsheng, that's where you're wrong. We were husband and wife, after all. Why speak so harshly?"
The village chief, standing nearby, mediated:
"Jin Juan, you've been gone for over twenty years. Looking at you now, you've remarried, haven't you? You seem to be living well. What are you doing in our Liu Family Village, this poor and remote place?"
Hearing the village chief's words, Liu Yifeng also said:
"Ms. Jin, I respect you, and I address you as Ms. But if you're visiting our home so early in the morning, you should at least observe proper etiquette. You've come empty-handed, what is your business here?"
Upon hearing Liu Yifeng's address, Jin Juan's face immediately turned sour:
"You brat, you've grown so big, and you don't even know how to call your mother. That's what's impolite!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jin Juan immediately rolled onto the ground from the stool, crying out:
"Oh heavens! My son, why doesn't he recognize his mother? What will I do in the future?"
While speaking, she pointed at Liu Chunsheng and cursed:
"Look at you, you look like a decent person, you old man, how can you not even teach your son properly? He doesn't even call me mother?"
Liu Chunsheng, hearing Jin Juan's scolding, stomped his feet in anger:
"You shrew! You've come to my door and are making a scene first thing in the morning! What exactly do you want?!"
"Our family was fine, and you've ruined our breakfast. Hurry up and get out of here!"
Seeing his father so angry, Liu Yifeng dragged the rolling Jin Juan to the door, opened it again, and pushed Jin Juan out:
"Ms. Jin, please leave for now. You are not welcome at our home today. Please visit again after some time!"
Jin Juan, caught off guard, was thrown out of the Liu family's door by Liu Yifeng.
Fortunately, Liu Yifeng was mindful of his strength and did not throw Jin Juan to the ground with excessive force.
How could Jin Juan comply with Liu Yifeng's intention? She wished she could fall to the ground, but as she slightly shifted her footing, about to sit down:
"Oh..." Jin Juan's cry of pain was caught in her throat. Liu Yifeng's hand was beside her, in a supporting posture, and Jin Juan happened to lean against him.
The villagers who had gathered to watch the commotion heard the noise from the Liu household and covered their mouths, laughing.
Faced with the surrounding laughter, Jin Juan's expression was a bit awkward, but she still forced a smile and said:
"Son, you supported me so well, you didn't let Mom fall! You do recognize me as your mother! But you just now..."
Hearing Jin Juan about to mention that he had pushed her out of the house, Liu Yifeng immediately interrupted her:
"Ms. Jin, although you are my birth mother, you have severed ties with our family. I respect you and revere you, and I can call you Mother, but it is absolutely impossible for me to call you Mom!"
The onlookers, around Liu Yifeng's age, started whispering:
"Exactly! This old woman! A woman who abandoned her child, and now that her child has grown up and is successful, she wants to be called Mom. You've really gained a good son for free!"
As they spoke, some elders who knew about Jin Juan abandoning five-year-old Liu Yifeng and leaving home began to speak to Jin Juan.
Seeing this situation, which was very unfavorable to her, Jin Juan immediately said with guilt:
"Oh, I know I did wrong. That's why I've come back. I'm not trying to freeload off my son now. I just saw my little grandson, Tong Tong, and Yifeng shining on TV. Seeing that you're living well, I'm relieved. Sigh, I was just passing by to see you. Who knew it would turn into this? Yifeng, don't blame Mom! Mom didn't mean to!"
Not far away, a young man wearing glasses stepped out of a black Audi and walked through the crowd.
He stood beside Jin Juan and said:
"Mom, is this your eldest son?"
Liu Yifeng looked at the young man and muttered to himself:
"Another younger brother?"
Seeing the young man, Jin Juan quickly replied:
"Ah, Xiao Chen! This is your eldest brother!"
She turned to Liu Yifeng: "Yifang, this is your sister's husband, your brother-in-law, Chen Daodi!"
Hearing Jin Juan's words, Liu Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief:
"Ha, thankfully, it's not some younger brother!"
Chen Daodi looked at Jin Juan and was about to say something, pulling Jin Juan over:
"Big Brother, don't be too nervous. Mom hasn't had an easy life these past few years. She's always missed you and often told Yan Yan that we must visit you when we have time. Mom just wants to see how you're doing! She has no other intentions! Well, since we've disturbed you today, we'll visit again next time!"
Liu Yifeng looked at Chen Daodi, with his seemingly sincere but calculating demeanor, and felt a sense of annoyance towards both of them.
However, due to the presence of so many villagers, he suppressed his temper and said:
"Well, it's really inconvenient for you two to come today! We have other matters to attend to today. Please leave for now!"
The onlookers saw that there was nothing more to see and gradually dispersed, returning to their own yards.
However, the village chief, who remained, said somewhat vexedly:
"Look at me, bringing you back an annoying person. Jin Juan also told me before that she wanted to see you father and son, but who knew it would escalate like this."