When Tongtong used to visit, Yifeng endured many disdainful looks, with countless people mocking him and even questioning if Tongtong was his biological son.
But now, no one brought it up anymore. All that remained was envy.
Since Tongtong's arrival, Yifeng's luck had also turned.
In just half a year, he not only bought a house and a car but also started a company and built vegetable greenhouses.
If it was truly related to Tongtong's appearance, what did it matter if he wasn't his biological son!
"You're a graduate of a 985 university, so your child can't be too bad. As long as you educate them well and don't spoil them excessively, children won't turn out too poorly," Liu Yifeng chuckled.
Liu Kaichen sighed, "That's not necessarily true. My university professor, both husband and wife are PhDs, yet their child is a slacker. How do you explain that?"
"You two, stop talking about children; it makes me want to go back and spank my two unpromising children. Seven subjects in high school combined, less than four hundred points. I'm so worried," Du Ziheng said with a troubled expression.
Most children in this world were ordinary and unremarkable.
Sons as gifted as Liu Yifeng's were few and far between!
He didn't aspire for his children to be geniuses; he would be satisfied if they could get into a regular university.
But now, it seemed even a third-tier university was unlikely.
"Don't worry, there's still time before the college entrance exam. Find a good tutor to help them catch up, and there should still be a chance to get into university," Liu Yifeng comforted him.
"I've been having them tutored since the beginning of high school, even one-on-one, but there's been no effect.
Perhaps my family just isn't destined for university. I've come to terms with it.
If they can't get into university, they can go to vocational college for a few years, then inherit my business and run the stalls.
I'm getting old, and it's time for me to retire and enjoy my old age."
"Brother Du, you're only in your forties; it's too early to talk about retirement," Liu Yifeng said with a smile.
Su Wanru, uninterested in these topics, interrupted their conversation, "It's getting late. Since you're not available for lunch, I'll head back to the company. Let's schedule another time!"
Liu Yifeng nodded, "Okay, drive carefully on your way!"
Su Wanru didn't reply but nodded to Wan Hui and others before walking out of the reception hall, her face devoid of any smile.
Liu Yifeng was bewildered, "What's wrong with this woman? She suddenly became unhappy, and I didn't provoke her?"
Seeing that Liu Yifeng still didn't understand, Du Ziheng explained with a smile, "You don't understand women very well. They don't get angry for no reason. Think about what you said right before she became unhappy!"
Liu Yifeng thought for a moment and said, "I think I just said that the girl who greets Tongtong is quite nice, and I trust Tongtong with her. That doesn't seem like anything to be upset about, does it?"
"That's why I say you don't understand women. You praised another woman in front of her. This is a classic case of jealousy.
If I'm not mistaken, Miss Su has taken a liking to you," Du Ziheng said with a smile.
Liu Yifeng immediately refuted, "Impossible. She's not lacking in anything. Why would she like me?
Besides, she has a potential suitor, and I've even met him!"
Seeing Liu Yifeng's disbelief, Du Ziheng patiently elaborated, "Having a suitor doesn't mean she's already with that person!
And she gave you a watch; that gesture alone is significant.
The most important point is, if she didn't like you, why would she get upset because you praised another girl?
You, on the other hand, have too little experience in relationships; you can't even see something so obvious!"
Liu Yifeng scratched his head awkwardly, "I've never been in a relationship!"
As soon as he said this, the three people present were stunned, staring blankly at Liu Yifeng.
Wan Hui mumbled, "You've never been in a relationship, so how did Tongtong come about?
Don't tell us you took her by force."
"That's definitely not it; that would be rape!" Liu Yifeng quickly denied.
Although when he and Yun Duo'er had done that, Yun Duo'er was drunk and not willing, he was also drunk at the time and didn't know what had happened that night until he woke up.
So there was no question of coercion; it could only be described as two drunk individuals comforting each other.
"That's why I say you're an emotional idiot; you can't even see such obvious affection!" Du Ziheng naturally believed that Liu Yifeng wouldn't do such a thing.
"Brother, I think Miss Su is quite good. Not only is she beautiful, but she's also very capable. She's the kind of person you can't find with a lantern. And she doesn't mind that you have a son. You should consider it!" Liu Kaichen winked.
Du Ziheng next to him nodded in agreement, "Yes, Miss Su, whether it's her appearance, figure, or work ability, she's one in a million. She's more than good enough for you!
If my niece wasn't so focused on her career and unwilling to date, I would definitely try to set you two up!"
If he knew that the person taking care of Tongtong was his own cousin, Qianqian, he might have regretted his words deeply.
"What you're saying is just your personal speculation. She has never expressed her feelings to me, so I shouldn't be self-indulgent. It would be awkward if it's not what you think." Liu Yifeng's mind wasn't on his personal life at the moment.
He felt it was good for them to remain friends. If they broke the ice and it didn't work out, it would be awkward.
"We can't say much about this; it's up to you!
Didn't you say you had something to handle? Then hurry up and deal with it, and then go back quickly to take care of your son. No one can take care of him as well as you can!" Wan Hui said.
Liu Yifeng nodded, "Okay, I'll be going then. You all go about your business, and let's keep in touch!" Liu Yifeng checked the time; it was almost noon, and he indeed had to hurry back. His father was probably already preparing lunch.
After speaking, he looked at Kaichen again, "Kaichen, are you going back?"
"I have to work this afternoon. You go back, and say hello to Uncle Two for me!
"Alright, I'm off!"
At 12:15 PM, Liu Yifeng returned home.
As soon as the car drove into the yard, before he even got out, Da Hei and Da Bai were excitedly standing at the driver's door, their tails wagging like propellers, their eyes fixed on the car door, waiting for their owner to open it.
Liu Yifeng didn't dare to open the car door forcefully for fear of hitting them, so he gently pushed it open.
As soon as the door was pushed open, Da Hei and Da Bai squeezed through the gap and jumped onto him.
They excitedly moved around him, occasionally letting out whimpering sounds from their throats, sounding extremely wronged.
As if blaming Liu Yifeng for leaving for so long without taking them.
Liu Yifeng held one dog in each arm, comforting them, "Da Hei, Da Bai, be good. The little master and I had to go out of town, so we didn't bring you along!
The little master said that when he returns, he'll play with you properly!"
The two dogs' emotions gradually calmed down after hearing his explanation, and they stopped moving around.
Then Liu Yifeng got out of the car, put them down, and walked towards the living room.
Da Hei and Da Bai followed closely behind him, afraid he would leave!
Liu Yifeng turned around, looking at the two clingy followers, and said helplessly, "I'm not leaving. Go play!"
These two dogs were too smart; it felt like nothing could be hidden from them.
The dogs seemed unconvinced by his words and continued to follow him, watching his every move.
It wasn't until Liu Yifeng went to the kitchen to help with the fire that they finally lay down at the kitchen door, no longer playing, just staring at each other, their eyes darting around. Truly two dogs with a combined IQ of eight hundred.
Liu Yifeng knew they were guarding him, and he couldn't help but wonder if he should take them to C City.
However, this thought flashed past and was dismissed.
Not to mention the long journey, even if he took them, dogs might not be allowed into the TV station, and hotels probably wouldn't allow pets either.
So, he decided against it. The show would only be recorded for ten days to half a month, so it wasn't worth the trouble.
Moreover, he had to work as a stunt double with Director Wang tomorrow, and he couldn't bear to ask Xia Qianqian to take care of both people and dogs again.
After lunch, Liu Yifeng didn't rest; he immediately went to Liu Xincheng's house with his father.
He intended to pay him the money in full. As for the truck driver, he had called the freight company on his way home and had already arranged for a driver to come.
Over 700,000 catties of fruit would require at least ten trucks to transport.
So he had to arrange it quickly, lest he worried his father wouldn't be able to handle it after he left.