His eyes widened in disbelief, unable to fathom that he had so effortlessly lifted such a heavy water vat.
"Daddy, does it feel very easy to lift?" Tongtong asked with a smile.
Liu Yifeng nodded repeatedly, "It's indeed very easy. With my strength, who would dare bully me anymore?"
After speaking, he gently placed the water vat down, afraid that a slight exertion might cause it to crack.
"No matter how strong Daddy's strength is, it's just brute force. To control one's strength well requires various kinds of training. You should first practice horse stance for half an hour, and then train in martial forms for another half an hour."
Tongtong's words made Liu Yifeng's heart ache again, but he obediently went to do as he was told.
In the evening, Yun Duoer returned from the recording of "Who is the Singer," feeling a bit tired as she sat in the nanny van. Jin Jie was discussing tomorrow's schedule, and Yun Duoer's head was spinning. She took out her phone to browse the news, and came across a traffic accident. Traffic accidents were not uncommon; there were many such incidents every day. Just as she was about to swipe past, she saw a familiar person. This person was none other than her child's father. She watched as he strained to lift the car, successfully rescuing the person trapped underneath.
"Tomorrow evening, you have a banquet to attend. There's a big production Xianxia drama looking for its lead actress, and the company intends for you to play the role... Also, for the show 'The Brain,' the preliminary selections are over. The guests and contestants have all been confirmed. They are currently being paired up, and short videos will likely be filmed in a few days. You must perform well in front of the camera then!"
Jin Jie's mouth was almost dry from talking, but Yun Duoer hadn't responded to anything she said. Curious, she leaned closer and saw Yun Duoer looking at a news headline about a car accident. She said dismissively, "What's so interesting about a car accident?" She had never seen Liu Yifeng before, so even if she saw him, she wouldn't recognize him.
Yun Duoer then put away her phone and said casually, "It's nothing. I just saw so many people helping the injured, and it was quite touching."
"These things have nothing to do with you. Your focus now should be on work. Did you hear what I just said?"
"What did you say?" Yun Duoer asked. She truly hadn't heard a word.
Jin Jie sighed and had to repeat herself: "Tomorrow evening, you have a banquet to attend. Also, the preliminary selections for 'The Brain' are over, and the guests and contestants are all set. The official recording is on the sixteenth of next month, but before that, a few short videos of guest and contestant pairings will be filmed for the VCR."
"Do you have the list then? Which celebrities are participating in this show?"
"The list is confidential. We'll only know who is participating during the official recording. However, don't worry, apart from you and Gao Yuan, the rest of the guests are all newcomers from talent shows with no established fame. They pose no threat. And your partner, Song Yicheng, he's a prodigy. Although he's only nine years old, he was reported by the media early on and is quite well-known locally. You two are a powerhouse combination. I guarantee that the championship this time will be his. Then, all sorts of good scripts and songs will be sent your way for you to choose from." Jin Jie's eyes sparkled at the thought. She had been an agent for seven or eight years and had managed many artists, but none of them were outstanding. Now, she had placed all her hopes on Yun Duoer. And with this momentum, Yun Duoer would only go further. Yun Duoer also shook off her weariness, anticipating the day she would become the queen of the entertainment industry.
Back at the hotel, remembering the scene of Liu Yifeng rescuing the person, she couldn't help but pick up her phone again to look at news about him. She hadn't expected this Liu Yifeng to have such chivalrous spirit. As she read, the corners of her lips curled up slightly.
Before she knew it, it was Saturday. Liu Yifeng watched his father finish breakfast and prepare to go to the fields, then called out to him mysteriously.
"Dad, I'll take you to the city today."
Liu Chunsheng immediately shook his head, "Are you taking Tongtong to play? You two go, I'm old and won't join the fun."
"Dad, you're overthinking it. We're not going to play. In short, it's a place you'll definitely like." Liu Yifeng continued to be enigmatic, piquing Liu Chunsheng's curiosity.
"Where is it that you're being so secretive about?"
Tongtong, standing nearby, chuckled, "Grandpa, this is a surprise Daddy has for you. I guarantee you'll be very happy when you see it."
This made Liu Chunsheng recall the last surprise Yifeng had given him—a car. What would this surprise be?
"Don't keep me guessing about the surprise!" He disliked guessing games.
Liu Yifeng smiled and opened the door of the Porsche, which had been repaired yesterday. "Dad, just get in. You'll know when we get there."
Seeing that Yifeng was unwilling to say more, Liu Chunsheng got into the car filled with questions. "You better not make me faint from your surprise, you kid."
"This surprise is indeed quite big. Dad, you need to be mentally prepared. Don't actually faint!" Liu Yifeng gave a heads-up.
Thus, with Liu Chunsheng's excited and curious anticipation, they headed towards the villa. When the car stopped outside the villa area, Liu Chunsheng quickly said, "Yifeng, these houses look expensive. The people living here must be rich. Why are you bringing me here? What if the security guard kicks us out?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the barrier outside the villa automatically opened, and Liu Yifeng drove in swaggeringly. The villa area was vast, and the houses within were incredibly luxurious. Liu Chunsheng was stunned by the scenery. He had only seen such scenes on television before, never imagining he would one day enter such a magnificent place, like a castle. Everything felt so unreal.
Soon, Liu Yifeng's car stopped in front of a villa. He got out, unlocked the main gate with the key, then got back in the car, drove it inside, and finally parked it in the garage.
"Dad, get out!" Liu Yifeng unbuckled his seatbelt, turned to look at his bewildered father, and smiled.
"Yifeng, you... you..." Liu Chunsheng got out of the car and stood in the spacious yard, looking at the outdoor swimming pool and garden, too overwhelmed to speak for a long time. If he didn't realize by now that the house was bought by Yifeng, he would be a fool. In fact, on the way, he had vaguely guessed that Yifeng might have bought a house outside, but he thought it would be an apartment. He never imagined it would be a villa, and a detached villa with a yard, which must be extremely expensive.
"Grandpa, this is the new house Daddy bought. Isn't it big and beautiful? Tongtong loves it here, especially Tongtong's room, it has a space capsule!" Tongtong eagerly shared about her room.
Suddenly, Liu Chunsheng let out a choked sob, and tears began to stream down his face. This startled Liu Yifeng: "Dad, what's wrong?"