"Your mother's expectations aren't high, you just need to get into the top three, and Mom will take you on a trip to ride a boat, okay?"
Expecting Song Yicheng to obey after she said this, she never imagined he would resist again: "I don't want later, I want to play now.
You always said you'd take me to play before, but you never did.
Today we're finally out of town, and I want to play, otherwise I won't participate in tomorrow's competition!"
This was the first time Song Yicheng had resisted her so fiercely. Song's mother felt that her child had grown up and was no longer obedient. She reached out and slapped him hard: "You don't listen, I think you're just putting on a show.
Hurry up and study properly, if you don't get in the top three, I'll teach you a good lesson!"
After being hit, Song Yicheng indeed became obedient. He wiped his tears while doing his homework.
Seeing her son finally behave, Song's mother smiled joyfully: "This is my good boy. It's not that Mom is heartless and won't let you play; Mom is doing this for your own good. Once you get first place, you'll be directly admitted to Yan University without any exams.
During the summer vacation, Mom will accompany you out to play every day, and I'll ask your dad to take a month off.
The three of us will enjoy our family time, won't we?" She gently stroked the back of Song Yicheng's head.
Song Yicheng dodged her touch as if in a fit of pique.
Song's mother, though rebuffed, wasn't upset. As long as her son was willing to study, she wouldn't get angry no matter what he did.
"Son, you study hard, Mom will go get the buffet breakfast and bring it to you!"
As she stepped out of the room, she overheard someone else emerging from their room with Tong Tong, asking his father where they were going to play today!
Hearing this, she asked with an insinuation, "Oh, are you going to play? Geniuses are different, they really don't need to study and can go play when they rest!"
"What, the weather is so nice today, aren't you going to take your son out to play?" Liu Yifeng countered.
He couldn't understand, with such good weather, why wouldn't they go out to play? Were they going to stay home and study?
Song's mother proudly tilted her head: "My son is not like someone else's annoying son. Shouldn't a child at this age seize every minute and second to study hard? Otherwise, how will he have a future?"
Liu Yifeng looked at the person still gloating and smug, and shook his head helplessly. Although he no longer liked Song Yicheng, wasn't the child like this precisely because of such a mother?
Children were like blank canvases, and adults were the brushes that painted them. What was drawn on them was what they would become.
Seeing Liu Yifeng's expression, Song's mother's face immediately froze: "What kind of expression is that? Did I say something wrong?"
"You didn't say anything wrong. Children should study hard, but they also need a balance between work and rest.
If you only focus on grades and neglect your child's physical and mental health, do you think you are a qualified parent?" Liu Yifeng asked.
"If I'm not qualified, do you think my son would be here participating in the program? Read more at 138 Reading Net.
Don't talk to me about work-life balance, I only know that idleness corrupts the mind.
Your son seems very capable now, but keep indulging him, and one day he will be surpassed by many!" Song's mother did not agree with Liu Yifeng's words, thinking he was just jealous that her son was strong.
He was deliberately saying her educational methods were bad, hoping she would take her son out to play and not give her son time to study.
Because her son went out to play and didn't study, other contestants should also do the same.
Liu Yifeng knew that arguing with her was a waste of time, so he couldn't be bothered to continue: "If you don't want to listen, that's fine. I have other things to do, so I won't argue with you anymore!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xia Qianqian opened the door. She had dressed up specially today, abandoning her usual fresh and minimalist style. She wore a black double-faced cashmere coat over a beige lace-trimmed long dress, adding a touch of femininity.
Coupled with her hair, which was styled in a bun instead of being left loose, the overall look was more playful.
In short, she looked different from her usual self. Seeing Liu Yifeng talking to Song's mother, she asked, "What are you two talking about?"
Song's mother, who was about to leave, saw Xia Qianqian and couldn't help but tease her again: "Wow, you're dressed so beautifully today. Are you trying to become a stepmother by any chance?
Let me tell you, being a stepmother isn't easy. You'll just be treated as a free nanny!"
"You..." Xia Qianqian was so angry she couldn't speak.
"Sister, if you don't know how to speak, please shut your mouth. Miss Xia is my son's special guest, and we're going out to play together. Isn't it good for them to get to know each other better?
Only those with dirty minds would say such dirty things!"
"You..." This time it was Song's mother's turn to be speechless.
Xia Qianqian thought that Yun Duo'er would definitely not accompany Song Yicheng to play, so she added to the attack: "Are you jealous because I'm going out to play with Tong Tong to develop our relationship!
I guess, your son's special guest, she's a big star and is very busy with her schedule, she wouldn't have time to play with your son!"
Song's mother couldn't possibly win an argument against two people, and moreover, Xia Qianqian was stating facts. Although Yun Duo'er seemed easy to talk to and get along with, she was never seen after the recording of the program.
She never actively chatted with Yicheng, let alone had more contact with Yicheng during rest days to get to know each other.
Just as she was at a loss for words to retort, Tong Tong's voice rang out again: "Auntie, if you don't go pack breakfast soon, Brother Song will go hungry!"
"Right, look at my memory. I won't argue with you anymore. I need to hurry and pack breakfast!" Song's mother patted her forehead, finally remembering that she had been babbling for so long and had forgotten the main task.
So she turned around and hurried to the buffet restaurant by elevator.
As soon as she reached the entrance of the buffet restaurant, she suddenly remembered something. She had never mentioned that she was going to pack breakfast for Yicheng, so how did that little brat know her purpose for leaving?
She thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out. Oh well, she decided not to think about it. Whether Yicheng starved was the most important thing!
After Song's mother left, Liu Yifeng felt that the whole world had become quiet.
However, thinking about what she had just said to Xia Qianqian, he quickly said, "Qianqian, don't take that woman's words to heart. She wasn't targeting you; she was intentionally trying to drive a wedge between us!"
Xia Qianqian smiled as if she didn't care, "It's okay. This woman's personality is already twisted. I can't be bothered to deal with her!
Tong Tong, where do you want to go play? Aunt Xia will accompany you all the way today!" Saying this, she took Tong Tong's hand proactively.
This crazy woman had already affected their mood enough. Since she had left, she didn't want to keep talking about her.