Yun Duo'er smiled at her and left. Su Wanru's gaze remained fixed on her until she got into the car and drove away, still lost in thought.
At this moment, Liu Yifeng also came out and looked at the person who was in a daze. "What, reluctant to see her go?"
Hearing Liu Yifeng's voice, Su Wanru came back to her senses. "It's not about being reluctant to see her go. People have joys and sorrows, separations and reunions. Even close people have to part ways sometimes. I was just thinking about what occasion to tell her the truth in, so that she can accept me as her sister!"
"There will definitely be a suitable occasion. It's still early, don't rush it," Liu Yifeng comforted her.
Su Wanru nodded, then withdrew her gaze and looked at Liu Yifeng. "You two have a child together, do you really plan to never see each other again?" She had just noticed that although they were sitting close together, they hadn't spoken a word the entire time, like two strangers, or rather, worse than strangers. After all, some strangers might exchange a few words, but they had no communication at all.
Actually, thinking from Tong Tong's perspective, she hoped they could be together. No matter how good a stepmother or stepfather is, they are not as good as one's own parents. In this world, only biological parents with blood ties can truly make selfless sacrifices for a child. Of course, there are no absolutes, but this is generally the case. With Tong Tong's intelligence, he doesn't need much in terms of material possessions, because with her own efforts, he can live very well. What he truly needs is spiritual enrichment.
Liu Yifeng sighed deeply. "It's impossible for her and me. My only wish is that she can take more time to see Tong Tong, so that Tong Tong can enjoy the maternal love he deserves. But as you can see, she avoids me like the plague, fearing my presence will hinder the development of her career. For her to put aside her burdens and see Tong Tong, there's only one possibility: when she gets tired of the entertainment industry and chooses to return to a normal life."
But Liu Yifeng knew that this possibility was very slim. Unless she couldn't make it in the entertainment industry, she wouldn't take this step before retirement age. But by the time she reached retirement age, Tong Tong would already be married and established, and maternal love would be negligible to him.
This topic never had a conclusion, and Liu Yifeng didn't want to dwell on such fruitless discussions, so he immediately changed the subject. "Now that she's gone, she probably won't be back unless there are commercial performances or similar events. When do you plan to leave City C?"
Su Wanru immediately replied, "I'm going back tomorrow. Today is my last day of inspection here. After I return, I'll dispatch a few capable people to kickstart the market here. Then I'll focus on applying for Yun Duo'er as the spokesperson for the company's fruit brand. I believe the chances of approval will be very high. At that time, as the person in charge of the Jiangnan region, I'll have many opportunities to see her. I'll then slowly find an opportunity to confess everything to her!"
"If, I'm just saying, if, after knowing the truth, she doesn't want to forgive you, what will you do?"
Su Wanru had also considered this possibility. "I will respect her choice. Sending her away was originally the parents' fault. It's understandable and reasonable for her to choose not to forgive. So, if she doesn't want to acknowledge me, I will never bother her current life again. I'll just pretend this never happened!"
"Then do you want to tell your parents that one of their daughters has been found?" Liu Yifeng asked again.
Su Wanru shook her head. "No. If Yun Duo'er is unwilling to acknowledge me, then I'll pretend this never happened. Otherwise, telling them and then having my sister unwilling to acknowledge them would hurt them even more."
Liu Yifeng thought her idea was right. "The fact that you can think this way shows that you are a thoughtful person. However, based on my understanding of your sister, you will have to put in quite some effort if you want her to accept this."
As they were talking, Father Zhou and Mother Tian walked out. Seeing them chatting, Mother Tian asked gossipily, "Dad Liu, is this your girlfriend?" Su Wanru blushed a little at being misunderstood. She was Liu Yifeng's sister-in-law. This wasn't the first time she had been mistaken for his girlfriend. Why did she and Liu Yifeng look so much like a couple?
Liu Yifeng quickly explained, "Mother Tian, you've misunderstood. This is my son's aunt, who is on a business trip here."
Mother Tian knew that Tong Tong had been abandoned by his mother, but she didn't expect that Dad Liu still had contact with his ex-wife's family. So, she couldn't understand why such an excellent child as Tong Tong had relatives who were reluctant to abandon him, yet his own mother could be so heartless. However, she had to admit that despite encountering such a situation, Tong Tong could still be so optimistic, showing he was a very cheerful child. To put it bluntly, if it were Song Yicheng, he might have jumped off a building twice.
"Is that so? What a beautiful aunt. No wonder Tong Tong is so cute; he takes after his aunt." Mother Tian's words immediately warmed Su Wanru's heart, making her happier than closing a deal.
"Sister, you flatter me. You are also very beautiful!"
"I'm old already, almost forty next year. How can I compare to you young people? But having such an excellent child as Tong Tong is enough for all of us to envy. This child is so outstanding at such a young age; he will be extraordinary when he grows up and will surely be a pillar of the nation!" Although Mother Tian's daughter had won second place in this competition, the gap between her and the first place was still very large. It was unlikely that Tian Tian would ever catch up to Tong Tong in this lifetime, and she had this self-awareness.
Su Wanru also felt lucky. Originally, she only wanted to find her sister, but she unexpectedly gained a nephew. Even if her sister eventually refused to acknowledge her, since Tong Tong had already recognized her as his aunt, her years of searching had not been in vain!
After a few more pleasantries, Su Wanru had work to do, so she left first. Liu Yifeng then drove them back to the hotel. It was only half past ten in the morning when they arrived at the hotel. Father Zhou had been worried about Zhou Ran's condition and headed straight for the hotel elevator after getting out of the car.
The elevator was in use, so while waiting for it, Liu Yifeng and Mother Tian also walked over. Seeing the anxious man, Liu Yifeng comforted him, "Dad Zhou, don't worry too much. Zhou Ran will be fine. When I usually listen to him answer questions, I feel he's a very brave child. As long as you patiently guide him and build trust between you, a child suicide attempt is unlikely."
Father Zhou knew this was true, but sometimes children were unreasonable. Adults, no matter how angry, would still have a rational moment. Children, however, would most often throw tantrums to achieve their goals. Until he saw Zhou Ran safe and sound, he couldn't put his mind at ease. As soon as the elevator doors opened, he was the first to step in and quickly pressed the button for their floor.