This… this wasn't the woman he'd had a one-night stand with?
The title of the picture read: "Flame Years officially commences filming, female lead selected as Yun Duo'er, will she become the new darling of the entertainment industry?"
Then came a picture of Yun Duo'er. In the image, Yun Duo'er had shed the youthful awkwardness she had when she was with him, giving off more of the impression of a fiery rose, inviting endless imagination.
That face was still as beautiful, her eyes gentle and captivating, enough to make any man's heart flutter.
Liu Yifeng hadn't expected Yun Duo'er to be involved in the entertainment industry, yet he had never seen any of her film or television works.
Driven by curiosity, he searched for Yun Duo'er's information. It included her personal introduction and some of her works.
They were all rather obscure productions, and Liu Yifeng rarely watched television or paid attention to the entertainment industry.
If he hadn't had a whim to check the news today, he wouldn't have known Tong Tong's mother's identity.
The name "Flame Years" sounded like a spy drama set in the Republic of China era. If it was well-made, it could indeed make her an overnight sensation.
He could vaguely guess why Yun Duo'er had suddenly sent the child over. Actors feared their past scandals being dug up the most.
If her having an illegitimate child was exposed, her acting career would almost certainly be ruined.
Many entertainment companies strictly forbade artists from dating, let alone having children.
It didn't matter when she wasn't famous, but now that she was on the cusp of stardom, she naturally had to clear these obstacles.
No wonder Tong Tong said his mother was sometimes away from home for months at a time. Actors filming outside often couldn't return home for an entire year.
Liu Yifeng didn't blame Yun Duo'er for prioritizing her career over her son. After all, everyone made their own choices.
Now, his concern was how to provide Tong Tong with the best education and material conditions.
His child must not lose at the starting line; whatever others had, Tong Tong should have too.
Today's children were not like when they were young, where being fed and clothed was enough. Only knowledge could change destiny.
It seemed he couldn't continue to be so dejected. He had to find a way to earn money.
At the same time, inside a tall building in Jiangcheng.
Yun Duo'er was sitting on a sofa in the lounge. A bodyguard stood before her. "Miss Yun, the child has been delivered."
Yun Duo'er nodded. "This matter must not be known by anyone. You have half the day off today. Go back and rest!"
"I understand. Thank you, Miss Yun!" The bodyguard replied, then left the lounge and closed the door.
"I wonder if this child will resent me," Yun Duo'er's voice was filled with guilt.
She had never intended to abandon her child. It wasn't until her agent approached her, saying the company had secured a great script for her that could make her an overnight sensation.
But the condition was that she had to send the child away. Because once she became famous, the child's existence would inevitably be dug up by paparazzi and other unscrupulous media.
Such negative news that shouldn't have appeared had to be nipped in the bud.
If she refused to send the child away, she would only be able to play bit parts and supporting roles for the rest of her life.
The company wouldn't jeopardize its interests for her reputation. They could promote anyone.
And Yun Duo'er's biggest dream was to shine brightly in the entertainment industry. For this, she decided to send her child to his biological father.
Then, she used all her connections to find Liu Yifeng's address.
"Tong Tong, don't resent Mommy!" Yun Duo'er thought to herself.
"Duo'er, the producer of the script invited several key actors to dinner tonight. Remember to toast the producer a few rounds. Our company's future resources will depend on him." At this moment, the agent walked in.
"Understood." Yun Duo'er's expression returned to normal.
"By the way, has the matter with the child been handled cleanly? Absolutely do not let the child's father know about you, or it will be trouble if he comes looking for you," the agent said with concern.
In this day and age, people would do anything for money.
Once Yun Duo'er became famous, any Tom, Dick, or Harry would cling to her like a bothersome fly.
Others could be ignored, but if the child's father revealed that Yun Duo'er had given birth to a child, then Duo'er's stardom would come to an end.
Therefore, he must not know the identity of the child's mother.
Yun Duo'er nodded. "Don't worry, I didn't reveal my identity to him. Besides, so much time has passed, I'm afraid he's long forgotten what I look like."
"That's good." The agent finally felt relieved.
What they didn't know was that Liu Yifeng already knew Yun Duo'er's identity, but he had no intention of seeking her out.
He would raise his son himself. Even if they were starving, he wouldn't stoop to asking a woman for money; he couldn't do such a degrading thing.
At three thirty in the afternoon, Tong Tong woke up from his nap and found that Daddy wasn't in bed. He immediately became anxious. He stumbled out of bed, calling out, "Daddy, where are you?"
In this unfamiliar environment, only seeing Liu Yifeng gave him a sense of security.
Hearing his son's voice, Liu Yifeng, who was making a toy car in the yard, thought something had happened. He quickly put down what he was doing and walked towards the house.
He saw Tong Tong running out barefoot. He scooped Tong Tong up and asked, "What's wrong, Tong Tong?"
Seeing Liu Yifeng, Tong Tong was no longer flustered. "Daddy, I thought you didn't want Tong Tong anymore either."
"Silly child, you're Daddy's own son. How could I possibly not want you? Daddy is making you a little wooden car. Do you like it?"
Liu Yifeng carried him back to the yard and pointed to the half-finished toy car on the ground. The general outline could be discerned.
There weren't many toys at home, and there were no small toy shops nearby, so he thought of making one himself. He would take Tong Tong to buy some when it was market day.
Tong Tong was delighted to see the little car his father was making for him. "Daddy, you're so amazing, you can even make little cars. Tong Tong likes it so much."
"As long as Tong Tong likes it, that's good. Come, Daddy will help you put on your shoes, and then we'll continue making it. When it's done, Daddy will take you to the little stream to catch fish."
Hearing this, Tong Tong was overjoyed. "Yay, Daddy, you're so kind."
In a short while, Liu Yifeng finished the toy car. It looked quite good, and he even carved a BMW logo on it, instantly elevating the toy car's quality.
This was the first toy car Tong Tong had ever received, made entirely by hand. He would push it around on the ground for a while, then hold it in his hands, afraid of breaking it.
Seeing this, Liu Yifeng said, "Tong Tong, in a few days, Daddy will make you a bigger car, one you can sit in, and Daddy can push you around in it, okay?"
"Okay, thank you, Daddy. Then hurry and take me to catch fish, it's almost dark," Tong Tong urged.
Compared to the toy car in a few days, he was more eager to go catch fish in the water right now.
Seeing his son's impatient look, Liu Yifeng smiled. "Alright, Daddy will take you now. Then put down the toy, don't lose it."
"But I want to take it with me. Tong Tong won't lose it," Tong Tong said, holding it dearly.
"Alright, then you must take good care of it!" Liu Yifeng cautioned.
Tong Tong nodded joyfully, and then the two, one big and one small, carrying a bucket, went out the door.