After ending the call with Lu Fei, he slept for a while, as he had been resting quite late recently.
Tong Tong, on the other hand, was watching cartoons alone, munching on snacks, quite content.
He was woken by a phone call, and the voice on the other end, belonging to Du Ziheng, was extremely excited.
"Hello, Brother Liu, I've arrived in C City. Where are you? I'll come find you!"
Hearing Du Ziheng's words, Liu Yifeng's sleepiness vanished instantly. He sat up immediately. "What? You're in C City? Why did you come here so suddenly?"
After asking, he thought to himself, could it be that he had some sort of magnetic pull for people? Why was everyone seeking him out after he arrived in C City?
Du Ziheng chuckled on the phone. "I'm here on business. I plan to expand my business here and open a large aquatic products store. I have a friend who's in the shipping business and can salvage a lot of fresh seafood every day. I can get inventory from him at a much lower price."
"That's great. Is there anything I can help you with?" Liu Yifeng asked.
"No need. The business deal is already settled. That's why I'm calling you, to invite you out for a drink!" Du Ziheng said.
Liu Yifeng glanced at the time. It was already half-past five without him realizing it. He had slept for almost two hours.
It was also time for dinner. He nodded. "Okay, where are you? I'll come to you!"
"I'm at the Yubao Grand Hotel. Remember to bring your son along. Oh, and don't forget my cousin!" Mentioning his cousin, Du Ziheng's expression lit up. He wasn't just here to discuss business, but also to play matchmaker.
Originally, he had intended to introduce them from the start. He hadn't expected them to meet before he could even make the introduction. Wasn't this what they called fate?
Liu Yifeng sounded a bit confused. "Don't you have her phone number?"
"Don't you two live together? Just call her along, and it saves me another call. Long-distance calls are very expensive. Alright, I won't chat anymore. Hurry over!" With that, Du Ziheng hung up immediately.
A dark line appeared on Liu Yifeng's forehead. What did he mean they lived together? They were just staying at the same hotel.
However, he didn't dwell on it. After hanging up, he turned to Tong Tong, who was watching cartoons, and said gently, "Tong Tong, Uncle Du is here and treating us to a meal. Turn off the TV, and we can watch it again later!"
Tong Tong, being sensible, turned off the TV and ran to the bathroom to wash his hands, as he had eaten quite a lot of potato chips and they were messy.
Liu Yifeng also got up, put on his clothes, washed up briefly, and then went out with Tong Tong.
Leaving their room, he went to Xia Qianqian's door and knocked three times.
The door opened shortly after. "Are we going out to eat?" Xia Qianqian asked.
Liu Yifeng smiled and nodded. "Yes, but someone's treating?"
Xia Qianqian's eyes widened in confusion. "Who's treating? Is it that Ms. Su?"
"It's not her. You'll know when you get there," Liu Yifeng didn't tell the truth. He wanted to give Xia Qianqian a surprise.
Since Du Ziheng had asked him to call Xia Qianqian for dinner, it meant he hadn't told her he was in the city.
Therefore, by maintaining an air of mystery, when Xia Qianqian saw her cousin, she would have that excited reaction. After all, seeing a relative in a distant city was a very happy occasion.
Seeing that Liu Yifeng wasn't telling her who it was, Xia Qianqian became even more curious. With a sense of curiosity, she got into Liu Yifeng's car.
However, she was a bit too curious and couldn't wait to know who was treating them to dinner. So, she held Tong Tong's hand and asked gently, "Tong Tong, do you know who is treating us to dinner?"
Unexpectedly, Tong Tong was also a clever one. He smiled and said, "Auntie Xia will know soon. Don't rush!"
"Oh, Tong Tong, just tell me! Who is it? If you tell me, I'll buy you lots and lots of toys!"
"I can buy toys myself. I have money. But if Dad won't tell you, then I can't tell you either!"
Seeing how tight-lipped Tong Tong was, Xia Qianqian shook her head helplessly. "You, with such a tight mouth, could become a secret agent!"
Tong Tong smiled and said, "It's a time of peace now. I'd rather be an ordinary citizen. When I grow up, I'll serve my country."
Xia Qianqian couldn't help but pat his head. "You're such a good child. With your intelligence, you'll definitely make significant contributions to our country in the future. For now, just focus on being a child and be happy every day. The adults will handle the rest!"
Watching the two of them chat so harmoniously, Liu Yifeng's face was filled with a smile.
In no time, they arrived at the Yubao Grand Hotel. From a distance, Liu Yifeng spotted Du Ziheng, who was wearing a down jacket.
He had to admit, although Du Ziheng was over forty, he hadn't gained any weight. He wore glasses and had a refined demeanor, not looking like someone who sold fish at all.
Xia Qianqian didn't know her cousin was here, so she wasn't paying attention to the entrance.
It wasn't until she got out of the car and saw her cousin smiling that she was initially stunned, then excitedly hugged him. "Cousin, it's you! How come you're here?"
Du Ziheng gasped for air from her embrace. "You're a young lady. Be mindful of your reputation when you're hugging and embracing people like this in public."
Xia Qianqian, however, dismissed it. "What's there to mind? You're my cousin. Isn't it normal for relatives to hug when they meet?"
Despite saying that, she still let go of her cousin.
Seeing his cousin's excited reaction, Du Ziheng looked puzzled. "What, didn't Brother Liu tell you I was coming?"
Xia Qianqian shook her head. "He wouldn't say, no matter how I asked. Even asking Tong Tong didn't get me an answer. You two are too tight-lipped."
"I wanted to give you a surprise. How's that for a surprise?" Liu Yifeng asked with a smile.
"It's big! This surprise is indeed very big. I really didn't expect you to come here!" Xia Qianqian's excitement was still palpable.
There was a more than ten-year age gap between her and her cousin. When she was young, she often visited her grandmother's house, where she was her cousin's shadow, always following him around. Her cousin was always very good to her, often giving her delicious treats.
In her eyes, her cousin was more than just a cousin; he was also a senior figure. It was only when they grew older, and her cousin started his own family, and she focused on her studies, that she visited her grandmother's less frequently.
However, that bond hadn't disappeared.
This was also why Du Ziheng cared so much about his cousin's marriage. He truly considered Xia Qianqian like his own child and wished for her to marry well and be happy in the future.