"Madam, we've already explained that we will provide compensation. This incident occurred at our establishment, but we are not entirely certain if your son's fondness for model airplanes, to the point of obsession, is solely due to us. It may also be that your son's willpower is not strong enough, and this is indeed something parents need to supervise," Liu Yifeng stated.
Although Liu Yifeng felt pity for the woman's plight, he was not entirely clear about the full story. Therefore, he believed the matter warranted a thorough investigation. Even if their investigation revealed that they were indeed the ones who initially sparked his son's interest in models, they would only compensate for the expenses incurred at their store. They would not be responsible for any other costs.
Wu Haoyu glanced at Liu Yifeng, feeling his words were a bit harsh. However, seeing Liu Yifeng's serious and stern expression, he didn't know what to say and could only remain silent.
"What? How dare you say such things? I haven't even begun to detail your faults, and now you're threatening me. Isn't it precisely because of your models that my son was ruined!"
The woman, who had begun to regain some composure after hearing Wu Haoyu's words, instantly became enraged upon hearing Liu Yifeng's statement.
Liu Yifeng observed the woman's demeanor, which didn't suggest she was there merely to seek compensation. "We are unaware of your son's situation, nor do we know if what you're saying is true. Therefore, we cannot determine the veracity of your claims."
When faced with such a situation, one must remain calm. He was uncertain if the woman genuinely sought compensation or if there were other motives at play. He needed to see evidence first. After all, it was the day of the internal recommendation fair for model airplanes, attended by insiders and relatives. The fact that this woman chose this moment to cause a scene indicated that the matter was likely not simple.
"Everyone, please listen! Listen to what they are saying. How am I supposed to live? My son has been ruined by this."
As she spoke, she began to weep loudly, drawing a crowd. It was evident that the woman intended to make a scene.
Wu Haoyu frowned, looking at the onlookers. He still believed that some form of compensation should be offered if possible. "Madam, we understand your feelings, but causing a scene like this will not benefit you. If we were to follow your logic, should people addicted to video games also go after the game developers?"
Liu Yifeng's words sparked discussion among the surrounding crowd, many of whom found his reasoning sound.
"Yes, I think it makes sense."
"Exactly, it's the child's lack of self-control."
"Alas, it's difficult to manage children these days."
The onlookers chimed in with various opinions, making the woman realize the situation was not in her favor. She immediately stood up and approached Wu Haoyu.
"Since you claim there will be compensation, tell me first what it is."
Perhaps sensing that Wu Haoyu was more approachable and that the tall, handsome man in front of her was more unyielding, she directly addressed Wu Haoyu, bypassing Liu Yifeng.
"He is of no use to you. I am in charge here. We need to know the truth of the matter. You simply need to bring your son here so we can verify your claims. Also, bring the purchase receipts from our store. Once we have all the evidence and confirm everything, we will certainly provide compensation."
As Wu Haoyu was about to speak, Liu Yifeng stopped him. He had encountered such situations many times, especially when his business was just starting out, with people looking to cause trouble.
The woman's brow furrowed, and she stomped her foot before disappearing into the crowd.
"Liu Ge, is this the right way to handle it?" Wu Haoyu asked, watching the crowd disperse and the woman vanish. He was still quite worried.
Liu Yifeng simply patted Wu Haoyu's shoulder, giving him a reassuring look.
"Uncle Wu, please don't worry. Although that auntie looked pitiful earlier, there was definitely a bit of an act involved," Tong Tong chimed in.
Tong Tong had also noticed something amiss. If the matter were genuine, the woman wouldn't have caused such an unpleasant scene and would have likely come with evidence directly. However, this woman came alone. While she was knowledgeable about model airplanes, she was relying on the crowd and the assumption that their model airplane factory would want to save face. She likely believed she could negotiate privately and obtain compensation, which emboldened her to cause trouble.
Wu Haoyu frowned, looking at Liu Yifeng. "It seems you realized something was amiss long ago, which is why you spoke to her that way."
Liu Yifeng nodded. "It's not that I saw something amiss. I wasn't entirely sure, which is why I asked her to prepare the materials. I just found it strange that someone would cause trouble at an internal recommendation exhibition, where attendance was limited. That's why I took a firmer stance."
"Liu Ge, thank you. I still lack experience in these matters. However, if it is indeed our model factory's fault, I will compensate them. My original intention wasn't for people to become addicted, but simply for them to enjoy model airplanes and to discover new ways to engage with them. That would be satisfaction enough for me."
Seeing Wu Haoyu's reaction, Liu Yifeng felt that everything he had done was worthwhile.
"It's alright. Continue being yourself. You will eventually face these kinds of issues. There will always be envious people, so don't dwell on it. Your inner strength will enable the entire company to become stronger."
Liu Yifeng offered Wu Haoyu firm encouragement, instantly making him feel re-energized.
"Yes, Uncle Wu, I think someone must be jealous of how smart you are and that you have such a large toy factory. They must be envious," Tong Tong said proudly, also offering comfort to Wu Haoyu in her own way.
Just as Wu Haoyu was about to say something more, Xiao Li arrived.
"Mr. Wu, this is the surveillance footage I retrieved earlier. This woman got into a van. This alone proves she was lying."
Liu Yifeng gave Xiao Li a thumbs-up. Fortunately, Wu Haoyu had a smart person like him by his side.
"I can't believe I was almost tricked. I truly don't understand why they would orchestrate such a thing. Who is behind this?" Seeing the surveillance footage from Xiao Li, he immediately understood.
Liu Yifeng remained silent, patting Wu Haoyu's shoulder. He could see that Wu Haoyu was still anxious, likely finding it difficult to accept his first encounter with such an incident.