Xia Qianqian was curious about Su Wanru's personal matters but felt too embarrassed to ask. However, her intuition told her that it had something to do with Liu Yifeng, otherwise, Liu Yifeng wouldn't have bothered to help her.
"Tongtong, hurry and get off Aunt Su's body. Don't tire her out!" Liu Yifeng saw Su Wanru holding Tongtong and was afraid she would get tired.
Before Tongtong could get down, Su Wanru said, "I'm not tired at all. Tongtong can eat more. This way, he'll grow up tall and strong."
Hearing Su Wanru's doting words, it felt as if they were a family of three, and Xia Qianqian felt like the extra one.
Even Du Ziheng felt that Su Wanru was being overly intimate with Tongtong today. Although she had always liked Tongtong before, that liking was somewhat distant. But today was clearly different. Forget distant; the genuine affection and smile from the bottom of her heart indicated a significant change in Tongtong's status in her heart!
He gently nudged Liu Yifeng's arm. Liu Yifeng looked at him in confusion. He then quietly asked, "What's going on between you two? I'm babysitting while you two go on a date?"
"Brother Du, don't overcomplicate things. We were just together handling some matters. Now that it's settled, we've come to see Tongtong together!"
The fact that Tongtong was Su Wanru's godson's nephew would not be revealed to anyone except his biological father before it was officially announced, not even to his elder uncle or third uncle.
After Liu Yifeng's explanation, Mu Ziheng realized he had been overthinking and felt much more at ease.
Afterward, Su Wanru, still holding Tongtong, continued to look around, seeing more dinosaur species and even getting to shoot water guns at the dinosaurs. Even though she was already very tired, she still didn't want to let go of Tongtong, as if she would never see him again if she did. However, her unusual behavior appeared to outsiders as if she had some ulterior motive with Tongtong. Those who sought something from children were usually involved in adult romantic matters. Therefore, Du Ziheng, who hadn't suspected anything between them initially, felt something unusual again.
Unconsciously, it was already six in the evening. It was completely dark outside. Liu Yifeng treated them to steak at a Western restaurant. While eating steak, Su Wanru cut Tongtong's steak into small pieces, taking meticulous care of him. Anyone who didn't know better would think Tongtong was her son. Xia Qianqian watched the two interact, feeling a bit jealous.
Su Wanru, on the other hand, felt that what she was doing was far from enough. As an aunt, she hadn't done anything for Tongtong in three years, forcing a child to live only with a nanny. She couldn't imagine how he had survived these years. Therefore, she wanted to treat Tongtong extra well, letting him experience the feeling of being cared for.
"Tongtong, do you want to eat anything else?" she asked, meticulously wiping the corner of his mouth.
"Aunt Su, don't just focus on me. Eat your own food. I can get it myself," Tongtong said.
Liu Yifeng chimed in, "Wanru, Tongtong is right. Eat up quickly, or it will get cold. Tongtong can get what he wants himself."
Su Wanru then began eating her steak, but she still gave the first piece she cut to Tongtong, fearing he wouldn't have enough. If Xia Qianqian and Du Ziheng weren't here, she would have already acknowledged Tongtong.
"Miss Su, you seem to particularly like Tongtong. You take such meticulous care of him. Have you considered having a child of your own?" Xia Qianqian asked subtly.
Su Wanru was not foolish. She knew Xia Qianqian had feelings for Liu Yifeng. Therefore, seeing her appear with Liu Yifeng, her expression clearly changed. Now, she was trying to indirectly find out her relationship with Liu Yifeng, clearly afraid that she and Liu Yifeng would end up together. However, she was not interested in Xia Qianqian's thoughts at the moment and said with a smile, "I like Tongtong, but that doesn't mean I like children!"
After hearing Su Wanru's words, Xia Qianqian smiled and said nothing more. She actually thought the same way. She liked Tongtong, but she didn't like unruly children. But children as sensible as Tongtong were rare. Even if she had her own, it might turn out to be a "bear child" in others' eyes, but Tongtong was different. He was like RMB, loved by everyone!
After dinner, everyone went to the hotel, and Su Wanru went with them. Then, under Xia Qianqian's watchful eyes, she entered Liu Yifeng's room with him. Du Ziheng looked at his dazed cousin and couldn't help but say, "I told you not to be passive. Look, she actively pursued you all the way here and is now in Yifeng's room. They look like a family of three, and you're the extra one!"
"Cousin, don't talk nonsense. They're not in that kind of relationship!" Xia Qianqian immediately retorted.
Du Ziheng continued, "Even if they're not boyfriend and girlfriend, they're definitely not ordinary. Otherwise, why would a girl enter a boy's room alone?"
"Isn't Tongtong there? They won't do anything," Xia Qianqian argued.
"They certainly won't do anything, but I'm saying all this because I want to tell you that happiness must be seized with your own hands. I'm not forcing you, but I want to tell you that if you like Yifeng, don't hesitate anymore. You can strive for your career later, but there's only one Yifeng. If you don't pursue him, others will. If you're too late, he'll be someone else's, and you'll only have regrets!" Du Ziheng said earnestly.
Xia Qianqian's eyes looked lost. Was she really wrong to pursue her career?
"I'm not saying this to force you. The path is yours to walk. Even if you and Yifeng don't become family, he and I will remain friends, and I won't lose anything. But as a cousin and from the perspective of someone who's been through it, if you win Yifeng, you've won happiness for the rest of your life. Isn't your career also for a happier future?"
"Cousin, I understand. I'll think about it carefully. You should go back to your room and rest!" Xia Qianqian's thoughts were a bit chaotic now, and she didn't know what to say.
Du Ziheng didn't want to push her too hard. Some things just needed to be hinted at.
After seeing her cousin off, Xia Qianqian also went into her room. As soon as she entered, she lay on the large bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought, her mind filled with what Su Wanru was doing in Liu Yifeng's room. Should she fight for her future happiness, confess to Liu Yifeng, and confirm their relationship before handling her career matters?
On the other side, after Su Wanru entered Liu Yifeng's room, Liu Yifeng took out the gift Su Wanru had bought for Tongtong. He couldn't take it out outside because Xia Qianqian and Du Ziheng were there, and they didn't know about Tongtong and Wanru's relationship yet.
"Tongtong, look, this is the meeting gift Auntie bought for you. Do you like it?"
Hearing the word "Auntie" made Su Wanru nervous. She had been watching Tongtong's expression the whole time, afraid he would react negatively. When Tongtong heard the word "Auntie," he clearly paused. "Auntie?" he said, then looked at Su Wanru again.