"Dor, get some rest for the next couple of days. We start filming 'The Strongest Brain' next Monday. Remember to keep smiling in front of the cameras, we can't let the persona slip, okay?" Sister Jin instructed from the side.
Yun Duo'er replied, exhausted, "I know, Sister Jin. My ears are practically worn out from hearing it, don't worry!"
"Just knowing that is enough. You can take a nap in the car. I'll wake you up when we get to the hotel!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Yun Duo'er had already fallen asleep.
She had indeed been very tired these past few days, especially during the filming with Song Yicheng. It wasn't just physical exhaustion, but a greater mental and emotional drain.
By the time Yun Duo'er returned to the hotel, Liu Yifeng had already prepared dinner. "Dad, Tongtong, dinner is ready!"
For tonight's meal, he kept it simple: one meat dish, one vegetable dish, and one soup.
After serving, he mixed rice with soup and filled two large bowls with rice for Da Hei and Da Bai.
Da Hei and Da Bai ate with delight. As long as it wasn't food made by the little master, everything tasted good.
Liu Yifeng's cooking skills had also improved significantly during this time.
While he was still far from a master chef, compared to many his age, his culinary skills were on par with a master.
"Dad, have the chestnuts from Liu Xincheng's place been processed yet?" Liu Yifeng asked, poking at his rice.
Liu Chunsheng took a sip of his homemade wine and replied, "Almost. They should all be ready by tomorrow morning!"
"Great. Tomorrow morning, I'll buy four trucks and hire four drivers. We'll have them transport the pears, chestnuts, and everything else to the warehouse. Then, we can use the opportunity to spray them with the growth agents," Liu Yifeng outlined his plan.
"Alright, but do we really need to buy four large trucks? Two should be enough!"
Liu Yifeng immediately explained, "Dad, these trucks aren't for us to own. They're for transporting vegetables from the greenhouses. Later, we'll need to establish sales channels for our vegetables in other cities, possibly even other provinces. These large trucks are essential transportation. Since we're buying them early, they can also transport our fruits and such, saving us money on hiring."
Liu Yifeng could have called Su Wanru; she would have been happy to help find them. However, he didn't want to trouble her with everything. He still owed her a favor from last time, so how could he ask for more help?
After listening to his son's explanation, Liu Chunsheng didn't say anything more. "You handle this as you see fit. Oh, by the way, did your second aunt call you today?" he suddenly remembered something.
Liu Yifeng shook his head in confusion. "No, why? Did she call you?" He recalled what his eldest aunt had said yesterday and guessed that if his second aunt had called, it would be because of his eldest aunt.
Liu Chunsheng couldn't help but sigh. "She did call, but she wasn't calling to make peace. She scolded me, telling us not to whisper in our eldest aunt's ear. She said she would never admit fault and would no longer recognize you as her nephew. She's still upset that you handled things so ruthlessly last time."
However, Liu Yifeng didn't believe he had done anything wrong and didn't regret his actions. "Dad, if Second Aunt doesn't recognize me, then so be it. We still have Eldest Aunt, don't we? Eldest Aunt is enough. She was the one who doted on me the most when I was little!" For Liu Yifeng, no amount of other relatives could compare to his eldest aunt.
Liu Chunsheng still felt a bit uneasy. "Dad knows Eldest Aunt was good to you when you were young, and Second Aunt never paid you any mind. But she's still my sister, sharing the same blood. Brothers and sisters shouldn't turn into enemies. What if one day Dad is gone, how will I face Grandma and Grandpa up there? Before they passed, they called us to their bedside and urged us siblings to support each other and live good lives together. If they see us and your Second Aunt completely estranged, how will Dad face them?" This was also why Liu Chunsheng couldn't be happy!
Liu Yifeng understood his father's thoughts but didn't support him. "Dad, I know you want to take the initiative to apologize first, so Second Aunt will forgive us and our families can stay in touch."
Liu Chunsheng didn't try to hide it and nodded immediately. "Yes, I'm the younger brother. It's not shameful for a brother to apologize to his sister."
Liu Yifeng explained helplessly, "Dad, it's not about shame or lack thereof. If we were wrong from the start, I would have apologized long ago. But in this matter, Second Aunt was the one who was wrong. If you apologize first, then all our previous efforts would be in vain, and it would also make Second Aunt feel that making mistakes isn't a big deal, as we'll apologize in the end anyway."
"So, according to you, we're really cutting ties with Second Aunt for the rest of our lives?"
"That depends on Second Aunt's realization. If she's unwilling, then there's nothing I can do!" Liu Yifeng made it clear that he would never proactively contact his second aunt's family again.
Liu Chunsheng slapped his thigh. "What kind of situation is this! Sibling relationships have become like this, people would think we're enemies!"
"Dad, don't overthink it. We have a clear conscience. We weren't the ones who were wrong in this matter!" Liu Yifeng could only offer such comfort.
Although Liu Chunsheng wanted to call Liu Ju first, personally, he wasn't concerned with pride and losses. As long as everyone could get along happily, that was what mattered. However, he still respected Liu Yifeng's choice, because his son was the closest person to him in this world.
After dinner, Liu Chunsheng went back to his room to rest early. He had indeed been a little tired these past couple of days.
Liu Yifeng, after washing the dishes, immediately went to the yard to train. Da Hei and Da Bai, having eaten their fill, also joined in the training. However, their movements were different from Liu Yifeng's. They were practicing dog boxing, already understanding how to use their opponent's force against them. This was something Tongtong had taught them step by step. The two dogs had indeed not disappointed Tongtong and Yifeng. Not only could they understand human speech, but they also showed such proficiency in their training.
Seeing Da Hei's movements, a name suddenly flashed in Liu Yifeng's mind: the Howling Celestial Dog that accompanied Erlang Shen. Given its physique and appearance, it was truly very much like the Howling Celestial Dog.
By the time Liu Yifeng finished training, Da Hei and Da Bai were also exhausted, lying on the ground, panting heavily.
Liu Yifeng had initially planned not to shower today since he had showered yesterday. However, as he was nearing the end of his training, Tongtong secretly went to the bathroom by himself and prepared a bath for him.
"Daddy, rest for two minutes to let your pores close, then you can take a bath," Tongtong said, coming out of the bathroom.
Liu Yifeng nodded. "Okay, thank you, Tongtong. Next time, Daddy will do it himself. You're still young, you should take care of yourself."
Tongtong shook his head. "No, you're my Daddy. I should be filial to Daddy within my abilities. That's what a son should do."
Liu Yifeng stroked Tongtong's face. "Having a son like you, Dad is already very satisfied. So you don't need to do anything. Just protect yourself; that's the greatest filial piety."