Tong Tong nodded, "Dad, don't worry, even if I beat him up, it won't trace back to me."
At this point, Tong Tong revealed a mischievous expression.
Before, Tong Tong had always presented himself as a well-behaved child in front of Liu Yifeng.
Now it seemed that Tong Tong was only well-behaved towards himself.
But this was how it should be, one couldn't be too kind, or they would easily be bullied.
Upon arriving at the kindergarten, Liu Yifeng handed Tong Tong over to the teacher. Just as he said goodbye to Tong Tong, Xu Muqing arrived with Yao Yao.
Seeing Tong Tong, Yao Yao excitedly ran over, "Brother Tong Tong, wait for me!"
Hearing Yao Yao's voice, Tong Tong stopped and waited for her to catch up before they entered their respective classrooms together.
"Yao Yao, slow down, be careful you don't fall," Xu Muqing reminded her.
This child got more excited seeing Tong Tong than seeing her own mother every time.
"These two children, even though they're not in the same class anymore, their relationship is still so good. Why don't we arrange a marriage for them?" Liu Yifeng said with a smile.
Xu Muqing knew Liu Yifeng was joking, but she actually had such thoughts. Tong Tong, at only three years old, had already been promoted to the senior class. A genius child like him was truly one in a million.
If the two of them were to marry in the future, their daughter would definitely be the one marrying up.
Thinking this, she immediately said, "Sure, let's arrange a marriage for them. Then we'll be in-laws."
Liu Yifeng was stunned for a moment. He knew Xu Muqing was not someone who liked to joke.
Her saying this meant she genuinely had such an idea.
But it was normal, his son was so outstanding, who wouldn't like him, who wouldn't want to be his mother-in-law.
However, times were different now, arranged marriages were out of fashion. He had only said that casually.
"Ms. Xu, please don't misunderstand. I was just speaking casually. The children are still so young, their relationship is purely platonic.
In the future, when they grow up, they might meet people they like. If we arrange it for them now, it would be irresponsible towards them."
Xu Muqing chuckled, "Look at you, getting all flustered. I was just going along with what you said.
Your son is indeed excellent, not only smart but also very sensible. Our Yao Yao likes playing with him because he takes care of her. But matters of the heart cannot be controlled by us adults.
If they truly like each other in the future, then I will definitely accept Tong Tong as my son-in-law. But if they don't, it can't be forced.
As adults, we shouldn't interfere too much in our children's relationships, we can only offer our blessings."
Liu Yifeng felt a little embarrassed, "Please don't misunderstand, it's not that I look down on Yao Yao. I like her a lot too.
But they are still young, it's too early to talk about marriage."
Xu Muqing didn't take it to heart, "It's alright, I understand.
Honestly, I only have this one daughter, and I'm reluctant to marry her off. If possible, I'd prefer to find a live-in son-in-law, so Yao Yao can stay by my side."
"That's a good idea, but most men probably wouldn't accept that status. It sounds like they'd be living off their wives," Liu Yifeng recalled a woman from a very well-off family who liked him when he was working.
He had initially considered dating her, but when he found out her family only wanted a live-in son-in-law, he immediately refused.
He was their only son, and he couldn't go and be a live-in son-in-law in someone else's house. To his father, it would be a form of unfilial conduct.
So, even if he remained unmarried for life, he wouldn't become someone else's son.
Some people might think he had a chauvinistic attitude, that true love meant doing anything for the other person, and being a live-in son-in-law didn't mean he couldn't visit home. But he just wasn't willing.
If others could accept it, that was their business.
"That's why I'm most afraid that one day Yao Yao will grow wings and fly away from me." Thinking of this, Xu Muqing felt a pang of sadness.
"It's still a long way off. Perhaps your Yao Yao is so charming that she might actually find you a live-in son-in-law!" Liu Yifeng tried to comfort her.
Xu Muqing composed herself and changed the subject, "I heard Tong Tong got into a fight with some students from the senior class on Friday. Is he alright?"
"Tong Tong is fine. It was Tong Tong who made that child bleed from the nose, but the matter has been resolved!"
"But I heard the family of the classmate who was beaten is in officialdom, and a rather high-ranking one. I'm afraid they might seek revenge on you behind our backs.
I've met that child's mother.
At a banquet once, she and her husband were present. Due to some conflict, she slapped another wife who was also attending the banquet on the spot.
I thought that would be the end of it, but guess what?" Xu Muqing posed a riddle.
Liu Yifeng shook his head, "What happened?"
"Later, that woman was hit by a car and suffered multiple fractures. She's still in a wheelchair and cannot walk.
And the person who hit her has still not been found. Many people say that it was the official's wife who did it," Xu Muqing whispered.
"Could that be a coincidence? After all, car accidents happen every day, and hit-and-runs are even more common."
"Such a coincidence? There was a conflict yesterday, and today she's been hit and the person can't be found.
I'm telling you this only so that you and Tong Tong can be careful when you go out. It's always good to be cautious." Xu Muqing was not a gossipy person, she said so much only to remind Liu Yifeng.
It was said that commoners should not fight with officials, and merchants should not fight with officials. This was an age-old truth.
Liu Yifeng nodded seriously, "Okay, I understand. I'll be careful!"
He wasn't afraid of them coming after him, he was afraid of Tong Tong acting out.
However, Tong Tong was so formidable, if they really made a move, it was unclear who would be at a disadvantage!
"It's getting late, I need to go to the company. Goodbye!" Xu Muqing said and walked towards her car.
"Goodbye!" Liu Yifeng also walked towards his car, preparing to leave the kindergarten.
Xu Muqing then noticed Liu Yifeng's new car and stopped opening her car door, asking curiously, "Mr. Liu, did you buy a new car?"
"Yes, I bought it yesterday. It still has temporary plates!" Liu Yifeng replied with a smile.
"This car is quite nice!" Xu Muqing praised.
But for some reason, Liu Yifeng distinctly felt her unhappiness.
Recalling that she had given him a van before, he immediately explained, "Ms. Xu, please don't misunderstand. It's not that I look down on the van you gave me. It's because I hired a driver to deliver vegetables for me every day, and the car is for him to drive."
Xu Muqing's expression softened considerably, "It's fine, congratulations on your new car!"
"Thank you, I'll treat you to a meal sometime!" Liu Yifeng said.
Xu Muqing nodded and then got into her car and left.
Immediately after, Liu Yifeng also got into his car. Just as he was about to go to the warehouse to check, Su Wanru's call came through.
"Mr. Liu, do you have the pomelos in stock now? The boss from the US is returning in a few days, and he's urging me.
After the purchase, he'll also need to handle the procedures for shipping them abroad, which will take considerable time." Su Wanru said directly on the phone.
Liu Yifeng hadn't been to the warehouse for a while and wasn't very clear about the situation inside, "Ms. Su, please wait for me for half an hour, and I'll give you an answer."