Seeing her confident expression, one parent couldn't help but speak up.
"Madam Song, your son is old enough to be fed. What's the difference between that and being disabled?
I only know that people without hands need to be fed!
No, some people, even without hands, can eat with their feet, because they are strong-willed despite their physical challenges!"
This statement immediately angered Madam Song. With a snap, she slammed her chopsticks onto the table: "What do you mean by that, implying my son is useless?
Have you ever seen a good-for-nothing capable of appearing on 'The Brain' program?
Your daughter hasn't even advanced yet, and it's not certain she'll win the semi-finals. What right do you have to criticize my son?"
The parent being spoken to didn't get angry. He smiled a fake smile and said, "Although my daughter hasn't directly advanced, at least when she was your son's age, she could feed herself and help her parents with things within her ability.
If my daughter participating in the college entrance exam at nine years old means she still needs to be fed at this age and doesn't even know how to tie her shoelaces, then I'd rather my daughter be mediocre!"
His words were met with unanimous approval from the parents present.
Although they all hoped their children would be geniuses and have a bright future, they were people with a sense of right and wrong and could distinguish between major and minor issues. 138 Reading Network
Madam Song was further enraged by his words: "So, you mean my son is worse than mediocre?
I'm just feeding my son so he can learn other knowledge while eating. Is there anything wrong with that for you to gossip about?
I think you're just jealous because you can't have what others have, and you're afraid my son will surpass your children. That's why you're saying this."
Everyone present was amused by her words. This woman was indeed bafflingly confident.
Before the man could speak, Song Yicheng suddenly threw a tantrum: "Mom, I want to eat!"
Seeing a child who didn't know how to eat by himself when hungry and had to wait to be fed by his mother, everyone felt a pang of sadness.
Such a good child raised this way, and the parents not only didn't realize their mistake but were even proud of it. They truly didn't know what to say.
This woman was beyond help, refusing to listen to advice.
When Madam Song heard her son was hungry, she immediately dropped her combative expression. Gently, she picked up the chopsticks from the table and began feeding him, a bite of food after a bite of rice.
Seeing this, everyone shook their heads and stopped talking.
Tian Tian's mother couldn't help but whisper, "What's the use of this child's good memory? He doesn't even know to pick up chopsticks to eat when he's hungry.
He saw his mother arguing with others but didn't even try to protect her, only focused on eating.
I wouldn't want such a genius boy even if he were given to me!"
"Tong Tong, what's wrong?" Liu Yifeng asked curiously, seeing Tong Tong staring at Song Yicheng without speaking.
Xia Qianqian, who was beside them, also found it strange: "Tong Tong kept looking at Song Yicheng in the recording studio earlier."
Liu Yifeng knew that Tong Tong wouldn't stare at someone like this for no reason; there must be a cause.
However, Tong Tong had no intention of saying anything and casually made up an excuse: "It's nothing, I just felt that this older brother is so tired, having to read while eating.
And it's not his fault he can't eat by himself; it's because his mom never let him try. Now he has to face everyone's strange looks because of his mom's mistakes."
His words made Tian Tian's mom feel a bit awkward, as she had just been criticizing the child.
However, Tong Tong didn't mean to target her, and Liu Yifeng simply thought Tong Tong was just sympathizing with the child.
He then comforted, "Everyone's experiences are different. I believe Song Yicheng's mother will eventually realize her mistake!"
"Yes, there will be a day, but by then, it will be too late," Tong Tong said very softly.
Liu Yifeng didn't hear clearly: "Tong Tong, what did you say?"
"No... nothing, Daddy, let's eat!" Tong Tong didn't want to say more about this matter. He picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a mouthful of noodles, and started eating.
Although he could see Song Yicheng's future, he couldn't change it.
Grandpa You Li Zi had once said that trying to alter someone's fate against the will of heaven would be punished by heaven.
Moreover, people whose fates were altered would ultimately not escape the destiny arranged by heaven.
It was like saving someone from death; that person would live for the moment but would surely die in another way in the near future.
And after he defied heaven to alter their fate, he would no longer be able to predict their future.
This was why he hadn't told his dad. He didn't want his dad to know Song Yicheng's fate and feel helpless.
Therefore, he rarely offered to divine people's fortunes, not even his father's, unless absolutely necessary.
Because if he did, he couldn't change it.
What he could do was try his best to help his dad earn more money so he could be happy every day.
Liu Yifeng looked at Tong Tong, who was buried in his food, and felt that he was hiding something.
This child was not like ordinary children; he couldn't hide things.
If there was something he didn't want to say, asking would be futile.
Therefore, he didn't intend to press for details, knowing that if Tong Tong wanted to talk, he would tell him naturally.
"Mr. Liu, I'm truly sorry for not greeting you sooner, given how long you've been here."
A familiar voice interrupted Liu Yifeng's thoughts.
Liu Yifeng turned his head and saw Director Wang, whom he hadn't seen in days, approaching him with a smile.
He immediately put down his chopsticks and replied with a smile, "Director Wang, long time no see. Have you eaten? Would you like to join us?"
"I've already eaten outside. I should have come to greet you earlier, but the station assigned me a filming task at noon yesterday.
I just rushed over from somewhere else. I hope you don't mind, Mr. Liu!" Director Wang said apologetically.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yifeng immediately replied, "Director Wang, you're too kind. It's normal for you to be busy with work."
Seeing the newcomer, Tong Tong also greeted him sweetly, "Hello, Uncle Wang!"
"Hello, Tong Tong. As soon as I entered the station, I heard many people discussing you, saying how well you performed.
You're truly amazing, passing all three rounds with the best scores," Director Wang said with a smile to Tong Tong.
This child, although he had only advanced one round, was already famous.
He didn't expect his luck to be so good that Tong Tong would be the one to stand out among the thirty-two contestants.
He would definitely show off to that old Zhang when the time came, who always bragged to him about discovering some big star today or directing a film that would gross hundreds of millions tomorrow.
In his opinion, whatever he filmed couldn't compare to the Tong Tong he was filming.
"Actually, there are many older brothers and sisters on the field who are even better than me!" Tong Tong, not becoming arrogant from the praise, instead humbly praised others.
"You child, you're still so humble."
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Meanwhile, back in the lounge, Yun Duo'er chased out her assistant and immediately called Sister Jin.