"Thank you, and I wish you find your other half soon. Oh, by the way, I heard from my father that Tongtong is about to participate in the 'Super Brain' program. I know quite a few directors and hosts at the TV station; if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask."
Liu Yifeng politely declined, "No need, we are just participating in the program normally and don't require special treatment."
Zhao Shubo immediately chimed in, "While that's true, you might not be familiar with this circle. Many people put on a different face in public and behind your back. If you can meet good guests and directors, it can make things much more comfortable for you."
"A director will be bringing guests to my home tomorrow to film a video. I'll meet with them first. If it doesn't work out, I'll contact you.
However, when the director called me yesterday, he seemed quite easy to talk to." If possible, Liu Yifeng didn't want to change the guests or the filming crew. Otherwise, people who didn't know would think they were already becoming arrogant before they were even famous, which would affect Tongtong's reputation.
Zhao Shubo didn't press further, "Alright then, just let me know if you need any help."
After that, the two of them went to the living room and stood beside their respective family members, watching them play chess.
Perhaps because Tongtong let him, he actually lost this game of chess.
"Grandpa Zhao, you're so amazing! Tongtong lost." Tongtong wasn't like ordinary children who would cry when they lost; instead, he was happy for Zhao Dewang. 138 Reading Net.
"Tongtong, honestly tell Grandpa Zhao, did you go easy on me and hide your true strength?" Zhao Dewang asked seriously.
Although he was happy to win, if Tongtong had let him win, he wouldn't be happy.
Tongtong shook his head repeatedly, "No, Grandpa Zhao played a better game. Tongtong is convinced he lost."
"You're such a pleasant child to talk to. But if we're talking about who's amazing, it's Tongtong. Grandpa Zhao is over sixty years old, and you're so young and already this skilled. When you reach my age, you'll probably be invincible," Zhao Dewang said with a chuckle.
"Tongtong, we've finished playing chess. Should we head home now?" Liu Yifeng said from the side.
"Okay, Grandpa Zhao, Uncle Zhao, see you again!" Tongtong immediately waved goodbye to the two of them and then left with his father and grandfather.
By the time they returned home, it was already dark. As Liu Yifeng's car pulled into the yard, Da Bai and Da Hei excitedly wagged their tails, their heads held high, expectantly waiting for their owner to get out of the car.
As soon as Liu Yifeng and Tongtong got out of the car, the two dogs whimpered and pressed tightly against them, as if chiding them for where they had been for the past two days without coming back.
Looking at Da Hei at his feet, Liu Yifeng squatted down, stroked its head, and ruffled its fur. "Da Hei, did you miss us?"
Whether Da Hei understood him or not, it kept rubbing against him, putting on a pitiful expression that was endearing.
Tongtong also picked up Da Hei and started talking to it.
This made Liu Yifeng feel a pang of guilt. He decided that he would never leave them at home again.
Just then, Liu Chasheng arrived with a large basin of food. This was dinner he had prepared for Da Hei and Da Bai.
Seeing the three of them return, he couldn't help but say, "You're finally back. These two dogs didn't eat well when you weren't here.
I had to coax them before they would eat.
Where did you go? Why didn't you come back last night?"
As he spoke, he poured the dog food into two separate bowls for the dogs.
Seeing that their owners were back, Da Hei and Da Bai's appetites returned, and they immediately ran to eat.
Liu Yifeng smiled as he watched the two dogs happily eating, "Third Uncle, I bought a new house. We stayed in the new house yesterday."
"Oh, when did you buy a new house? I never heard you or your father mention it," Liu Chasheng said, quite surprised.
Liu Chunsheng added, "Don't just say you're surprised; even I only found out yesterday that the boy bought a house without a word."
"That's great! In such a short time, you have a new car and a new house. That car is a luxury car worth over a million. I'm afraid your new house isn't cheap either, right?" Liu Chasheng was genuinely happy for Liu Yifeng.
"It's alright, not too expensive, only around four million." This was the price he had told his father.
He was afraid of scaring the elders by saying too high a price.
But even though he had reduced the price by more than half, it still startled Liu Chasheng, "What? Over four million? And you call that not expensive?
Do you know how many people can't earn that much in a lifetime?
Take your father, for example. With his farming income throughout the year, he only makes about twenty thousand.
He would have to farm for two hundred years to earn four million, and that's after deducting expenses."
"I told him he has money but nowhere to spend it. Is the house big enough to live in? The house he bought is nearly six hundred square meters, a villa at that. He just loves to show off!" Liu Chunsheng said with feigned disapproval.
In reality, his heart was overflowing with joy. His son was probably the only one in the entire village who could afford such an expensive house.
Even the richest man, Liu Xincheng, only bought a villa for two million.
And even then, his family was very proud.
If the villagers knew, they would be incredibly envious of him for having such a capable son.
Liu Chasheng was completely stunned and didn't know what to say, his eyes filled with envy.
When would his son be able to afford such a large villa?
"Third Uncle, what's wrong?" Liu Yifeng asked, looking at the dazed man and waving his hand in front of him.
Liu Chasheng finally came back to his senses and shook his head repeatedly, "No... nothing, I'm just marveling at your success. You are now the pride of our entire extended family!"
"Actually, Kairun is also quite good. He became a senior executive at such a young age, and his future is limitless!" Liu Yifeng said with a smile.
"Compared to you, he's nothing. In less than half a year, you've earned much more than he has as a senior executive for many years.
Don't even talk about senior executives; being able to earn money is the ultimate goal," Liu Chasheng was a pragmatic person.
He believed that regardless of whether one was a leader or a boss, whoever earned more money possessed true capability.
"Regardless, Kairun's education is higher than mine, so the threshold for finding a job is also higher. I'm always inferior to him in this regard."
In truth, Liu Yifeng always regretted not studying hard enough, which resulted in him only getting a diploma from a third-rate university and still being at the mercy of employers when looking for a job.
But it was different for Kairun. He clearly remembered that before Kairun graduated, several listed companies had offered him jobs, and he chose his current company from the best options.
Then, in just a few years, he rose from a mere employee to the general manager of a branch company.
If it weren't for Tongtong's appearance, he would probably still be a penniless loser, either looking for a job or weeding the fields.
In either case, he had no right to compare himself to Kairun.
Therefore, hearing his third uncle compare him to Kairun now made him feel somewhat ashamed.
"However, I believe your luck started to turn when this child Tongtong appeared.
In my opinion, this child is a lucky star for your entire family!" Liu Chasheng changed the subject, his gaze falling on Tongtong.
Liu Yifeng nodded in agreement, "Indeed, my good luck followed shortly after this child appeared."
"So, you must treat this child well. I see he's intelligent and sensible; he'll surely achieve great things when he grows up."
"I know." Liu Yifeng patted Tongtong's head.
Tongtong looked at Liu Chasheng and said, "Third Grandpa, living with my father and grandfather is my blessing."
Everyone present was moved, "This child's words are truly heartbreaking. I wonder how his mother sent him away."
This was something Liu Chasheng had always found perplexing.