She felt that if Tong Tong acted, he would definitely become the hottest family drama star of the moment.
As the female lead of this drama, she naturally hoped Tong Tong would take on the role. If the drama became a hit, her exposure would increase even more.
Liu Yifeng immediately said, "I respect all of Tong Tong's choices. It depends on his personal wishes!"
"Tong Tong, do you want to act? It's really fun, and there are many delicious snacks on set. You can play and eat every day, and even earn money!" Gao Yuan tried to persuade Tong Tong with these incentives.
The child character in the drama was set to be very sensible and filial, with a talent for drawing.
Most importantly, the child in the drama was abandoned by his birth mother and later adopted by the female lead.
No matter how you looked at it, the role seemed tailor-made for Tong Tong.
However, Tong Tong shook his head without hesitation: "Auntie, I'm sorry, but I don't want to develop a career in the entertainment industry. I want to spend every day with Daddy!"
Gao Yuan immediately responded, "That's not a problem! While you're filming, your Daddy can accompany you on set. We can pay your father a caregiver fee, which will be more than what your father earns at his job!"
She didn't know what Liu Yifeng did for a living, assuming he was just an ordinary office worker.
"That would be too tiring, Auntie Gao. Thank you for your kindness, but I'm not interested in acting. I believe you'll find a suitable young actor!" Tong Tong finally refused.
Daddy didn't want to pursue a career in entertainment, which was why he refused Uncle Wang's request and only agreed to be a stunt double for two days.
He didn't want to be an actor either, as it would restrict his father's freedom to go out!
Although participating in such programs did give him some exposure, the buzz would eventually fade. As long as he didn't appear in the public eye anymore, he would gradually be forgotten.
But being an actor was different. If the drama became a hit, he would lose all freedom.
He wasn't short of money and didn't need to act to earn a living.
It was better to attend kindergarten obediently and give Daddy less to worry about.
Gao Yuan showed disappointment: "Alright then, but if you change your mind, remember to find me. I promise to make you a household name child star!"
Yun Duo'er, standing nearby, had been worried Tong Tong might agree. Seeing him refuse, she finally relaxed.
Otherwise, if Tong Tong really entered this industry, she would inevitably have to interact with him in the future, and might even end up filming with him again.
In that case, hiding the fact that she was Tong Tong's mother would become difficult.
Seeing that there was still more than half of the food left, she was already very full. She wanted to leave immediately, but feared being accused of wasting food, so she had to force herself to eat.
Gao Yuan ate little and finished quickly: "I'm done. You guys eat slowly!"
Since Tong Tong didn't want to act, there was no need for her to stay any longer.
"Okay, you take care," Liu Yifeng nodded.
Xia Qianqian had wanted to take a photo with Gao Yuan, but seeing that Tong Tong had refused her invitation, she felt it would be awkward to ask for a photo, so she gave up!
However, looking at the woman sitting diagonally opposite, she unhesitatingly sat down in Gao Yuan's previous seat.
Yun Duo'er saw her action and felt a surge of displeasure. She had lowered herself to sit opposite him, yet he still dared to look down on her.
However, in such a public setting, she naturally wouldn't get angry over this matter.
"Daddy, I'm also full. Are you full?" Tong Tong put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a tissue.
Liu Yifeng nodded: "I'm full. Tong Tong, do you want to go to Uncle Wang's lounge to rest?"
"Okay!" Tong Tong said. He then turned to Yun Duo'er and said with a innocent expression, "Auntie Yun, you have to finish all of it. Wasting food is not for good children!"
Yun Duo'er's stomach was already stretched to its limit, yet there was still a third of the food left.
Seeing Tong Tong still urging her to finish, she could only force a smile and nod: "Okay, I have a big appetite, I can definitely finish it!"
"Then let's go. Auntie Xia, would you like to join us?" Tong Tong asked.
Xia Qianqian immediately stood up: "Okay!"
Watching the three of them leave the cafeteria together, Yun Duo'er clenched her chopsticks tightly. Why was this woman following Tong Tong everywhere he went!
Did she think she could replace her and become Tong Tong's mother? What a pipe dream!
"Sister Duo'er, are you not done eating yet?" At this moment, her assistant, who had finished her meal, walked over. Seeing that everyone else had left and only Sister Duo'er remained with chopsticks in hand.
Yun Duo'er felt a surge of anger seeing the obstacle blocking her view, but with so many people around, she could only reply in a low voice: "Why did you give me so much food? If I don't finish it, it would be a waste of food."
The assistant instinctively replied, "Just throw it away if you can't finish it. Didn't you always do that when you couldn't finish it before, Sister Duo'er?"
Her words made Yun Duo'er break out in a cold sweat. Fortunately, after Liu Yifeng and the others left, no one was paying her much attention, so they didn't hear the assistant's words. Otherwise, her image would have been ruined.
She quickly said, "Just shut up! If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute. I'm not done eating yet. You go first. I'll go back to the lounge myself after I finish."
The assistant didn't understand why Yun Duo'er was angry again, but seeing that she told her to leave, she didn't dare to linger and quickly left.
Yun Duo'er's personality was as fickle as the weather; it was best not to provoke her.
After the assistant left, Yun Duo'er forced herself to eat all the food despite feeling full.
By the end, she felt like she wouldn't want to eat for three days.
The instigator of her current state was her own son. In front of so many people, he had told her not to waste food, yet he had almost exploded her stomach.
She decided she would never eat in this cafeteria again, or she would be criticized for not finishing her food.
Today, she had truly experienced what it was like to be so full that she could barely walk.
Therefore, she didn't rush to leave but sat at her seat for a while, waiting for her food to digest a little before heading out.
At this time, more and more people sat beside her and started a conversation.
Meanwhile, Xia Qianqian, recalling the attitude of Tong Tong and his father towards Yun Duo'er, couldn't help but ask, "Yifeng, do you really not know Yun Duo'er?"
"No, why?" Liu Yifeng asked, feigning ignorance.
"It's nothing. I just feel that your father and son's attitude towards Yun Duo'er isn't very good, as if there's some past grievance!" Xia Qianqian said.
If possible, Liu Yifeng never wanted anyone to know that Yun Duo'er was Tong Tong's biological mother, so he had no intention of telling the truth about this matter.
Seeing Xia Qianqian's suspicion, he simply brushed it off with a casual excuse: "We don't have any grievances. It's just that our compatibility might be off."
"Is that so?" Xia Qianqian was skeptical.
Soon, they arrived at Director Wang's office. Director Wang was not there, and he hadn't seen him eating in the cafeteria. He didn't know where he had gone.
"Daddy, I'm so bored. Can I play a game on your phone?" Tong Tong asked with a pout while sitting on the sofa.
Liu Yifeng couldn't resist Tong Tong's charming pleas. He immediately took out his phone: "You can play, but not for more than half an hour, or your eyes will go blind!"
Tong Tong happily reached out and took it: "Okay, thank you, Daddy!" After saying that, he also kissed Liu Yifeng on the cheek.
Watching Tong Tong skillfully operate the phone, Xia Qianqian couldn't help but exclaim, "Tong Tong, is there anything in this world you don't know?"
"Yes!"
"What is it?" Xia Qianqian immediately became interested.
"I don't know how to turn into a girl..."
Xia Qianqian: "...You are too mischievous, child!"
This answer truly made her laugh and cry at the same time.
Just as Tong Tong was engrossed in playing the game, Director Wang walked in excitedly: "Yifeng, I have some good news for you!"
Liu Yifeng looked curious: "What good news?"
Director Wang picked up the thermos on the table and took several large sips of tea before saying, "The chief director spoke with me. He said he has convinced the station manager, and they won't target Tong Tong anymore!"
"Really? That's great!" Although Liu Yifeng said this, he wasn't particularly happy.
Whether they targeted him or not, it didn't matter to Tong Tong, because no question could stump him.
Xia Qianqian, who was listening, was confused: "Target what?"