"Uncle Liu, hello. I'm Tong Tong's special guest for this program, Xia Qianqian. Do you remember me?" Xia Qianqian said with a smile.
Liu Chunsheng found Xia Qianqian very familiar, as if he had seen her somewhere before. Soon, a vivid memory surfaced in his mind. He exclaimed in surprise, "Aren't you the young lady whose bag was stolen last time? We even had a meal together. I never imagined you'd be Tong Tong's special guest. What a coincidence."
Seeing that Liu Chunsheng remembered her, Xia Qianqian smiled sweetly, "I don't think it's a coincidence; it's fate.
This country is so vast, with so many people, yet Tong Tong and I were paired together. Isn't that fate?"
"Indeed, fate. Well, you two carry on with your filming, and I won't disturb you," Liu Chunsheng said, feeling a bit uneasy with the camera seemingly always on him.
"Uncle Liu, please don't rush off. May I interview you?" Director Wang asked.
Liu Chunsheng stopped, his expression somewhat awkward. "I'm just an old man, not good with words. What do you want to interview me about? How about I call Yifeng over for you to interview?"
Director Wang shook his head, "Brother Liu, there's no need to be nervous. I'll just ask you a few normal questions, all related to Tong Tong."
"Then, go ahead and ask!" Hearing this, Liu Chunsheng couldn't refuse further.
"Tong Tong is such a smart child. As his grandfather, what are your thoughts?"
"I'm happy. Having such a bright and sensible grandson was something I never dared to dream of before.
I used to often tell my son that having Tong Tong in our family is like our ancestors' graves emitting a green smoke of fortune." As he spoke of this, Liu Chunsheng's face was filled with uncontrollable smiles, simple and unpretentious.
Director Wang continued his questions, "Have you thought about what you want Tong Tong to do in the future?"
"Yifeng has always been the one taking care of the child. I didn't have much education growing up, so I lack culture.
I can't guide Tong Tong in these matters. Whatever he wants to do in the future, as his grandfather, all I can do is support him." Liu Chunsheng answered very earnestly.
"Tong Tong is fortunate to have such an enlightened grandfather. One last question. Is there anything you want to say to Tong Tong?"
Liu Chunsheng looked down at Tong Tong beside him and smiled, "I don't have many special words. I just hope he can be happy every day and stay healthy. That's more important than anything.
Whether he achieves great things in the future or not, he will always be my beloved grandson."
After speaking, he noticed everyone looking at him and thought he might have said something wrong, his expression becoming flustered.
"That was beautifully said, Brother Liu. You said you're not good with words, but your answers were excellent.
While everyone hopes their child is a genius, whether ordinary or gifted, happiness and health are ultimately what matter most.
Now I finally understand why Tong Tong, at such a young age, is so sensible and optimistic.
With such enlightened adults around him, how could he not be happy!"
Xia Qianqian, standing nearby, also chimed in with a smile, "Uncle Liu answered really well."
Then, she turned to Tong Tong, "Tong Tong, do you think Grandpa's answer was great?"
Tong Tong nodded, "Yes. Although my grandpa doesn't talk much usually, he's the best grandpa in the world. His love for me and my dad is silent, always caring for us and looking after us.
Grandpa, I love you!"
Faced with Tong Tong's sudden declaration, Liu Chunsheng's eyes welled up with tears, "Grandpa loves you too!"
"This is truly moving. Your grandfather-grandson bond is truly enviable.
A child as smart and sensible as Tong Tong is hard to find even with a lantern. Brother Liu, you are truly blessed!" Director Wang was touched by the scene.
Looking at Tong Tong, Xia Qianqian, who had never been a mother, felt a desire to have a child for the first time.
Of course, she wished for a child like Tong Tong.
"The interview is over. I'll head inside now. You can continue filming here, and just call out if you need anything." Liu Chunsheng had avoided returning home at lunchtime precisely because he feared encountering the film crew. He hadn't expected to run into them, and they were still here so late.
If he had known the crew hadn't left, he would have gone to his eldest son's home to find some peace.
Director Wang, understanding that Tong Tong's grandfather was uncomfortable in front of the camera, didn't press him further.
Liu Chunsheng entered the living room and, not seeing Yifeng, heard the clatter of a spatula from the kitchen. Knowing he was cooking, he went to help.
"Dad, you're back," Liu Yifeng greeted him as he entered.
"I'll get the fire going," Liu Chunsheng said, sitting by the stove and adding a log.
Liu Yifeng, fearing he would get tired, quickly said, "Dad, you just rest. These are just small branches for the fire, no need to keep adding wood.
Did you see the film crew when you came in? Did you speak with them?"
"I saw them. The director even asked me a few questions! Why are they still here so late today?"
"They just arrived not long ago. They're filming for tonight's segment, I forgot to tell you," Liu Yifeng explained.
Liu Chunsheng nodded, "That's what I thought! Oh, right, there are many people eating today. Make a few more dishes, so we don't run out later!" he reminded him.
Liu Yifeng smiled, "Dad, don't worry, I've got it all arranged!"
While Liu Yifeng was preparing dinner, Tong Tong and Xia Qianqian were playing games in the yard, a scene of perfect harmony.
However, things were not going smoothly for Yun Duo'er's group.
Director Mou, wanting to film content beyond academics, specifically took Song Yicheng out for filming.
He chose Meiling as the filming location, planning to have him climb a small mountain.
Meiling has a miniature Great Wall, about 4.7 kilometers long, suitable for taking the elderly and children for a stroll.
Initially, Song Yicheng was very excited, as he rarely had the chance to go out and play.
He became quite talkative, even improvising a poem on the spot about the miniature Great Wall, showcasing his talent, and it was quite good.
This was exactly the effect the director wanted. Just as he thought everything would develop positively, less than half an hour later,
Song Yicheng started throwing a tantrum, refusing to walk further unless someone carried him.
Old Mou considered himself a very patient and good-tempered person.
However, facing the child's unreasonable and stubborn behavior, he completely lost his patience, his expression stiffening.
In the end, they had to turn back, gathering materials along the way.
By lunchtime, Song Yicheng still demanded to be fed, refusing to eat otherwise.
But they were not Song's mother and wouldn't indulge him.
If he didn't eat, he didn't eat. It wasn't their stomachs that would go hungry.
Especially Yun Duo'er, who had never fed her own son, would certainly not feed someone else's.
Seeing him throwing a tantrum, she chose to ignore him and ate her own meal.
Children shouldn't be spoiled; the more indulged, the more useless they become.
Perhaps it was because Song Yicheng was truly hungry, but seeing no one feeding him, he picked up his chopsticks to try and eat himself.
However, he had never used chopsticks before and couldn't even pick up any food, which greatly agitated him.