Xia Qianqian was soon expelled from the Lotus Plaza, with dedicated personnel guarding her to prevent her from causing trouble again.
Yun Duo'er was unaware of the recent commotion, and the fans didn't pay much attention to it. They had seen plenty of such attention-seekers, people who would latch onto any trend.
Xia Qianqian hadn't expected the outcome, and she tried to sneak back in, but no matter how she disguised herself, she was seen through by security.
"Miss Xia, don't waste your energy. You can't get in, and I won't let you cause trouble. You refused my kind advice earlier and ended up humiliating yourself. Why bother!" Sister Jin walked up to Xia Qianqian and sneered.
Seeing Sister Jin, Xia Qianqian became even more furious. "It was you! The other day in the recording studio, you pretended to let me try out a song, but secretly recorded what I sang. Then you added the accompaniment and passed it off as Yun Duo'er's song. Your scheme was quite clever."
"Speaking requires evidence. Don't spout nonsense without proof, or I can sue you for defamation!" Sister Jin remained unfazed.
Having been a manager for so many years, she had seen all sorts of dark sides and couldn't be easily intimidated.
"You know whether I'm defaming you or not," Xia Qianqian said.
Sister Jin smiled faintly. "This song was sung by Duo'er. You heard her improvisational skills just now. Do you think anyone will believe you if you claim she lip-synced? Don't end up like a fox trying to catch a pheasant and getting a bird in your own nest. I advise you not to make trouble. Otherwise, with your current status, it's a matter of minutes for Duo'er to suppress you." Her words were a naked threat.
But Xia Qianqian was not easily scared. "I won't let this matter go. I will expose you as liars to the world." With that, she turned and left without looking back.
Sister Jin frowned, watching Xia Qianqian's retreating back. This girl was more troublesome than she had imagined. However, with her here, she wouldn't be able to make any waves.
The fan meeting continued until 11:30 AM. Yun Duo'er's hands were aching from signing, and she could barely lift them. Despite this, she remained patient with every fan. Seeing their idol as such a person, the fans liked her even more.
Finally, for those who didn't get a signature, Xia Qianqian promised that she would sign for them in the future if there was an opportunity. In the end, amidst the reluctant gazes of the crowd, Yun Duo'er and Sister Jin got into their van and left the Lotus Plaza.
As soon as she got into the car, Yun Duo'er dropped her pretense, her expression extremely impatient and unhappy. "My wrist is killing me. Don't make me do any more fan signing events in the future."
"If you want to continue on this path, you can't do without the support of fans. If you can't even endure this little hardship, how can you talk about becoming the top star in the entertainment industry?" Sister Jin said sternly.
"Oh, I know. I was just complaining. Did I show any displeasure to the fans just now?" Yun Duo'er knew that if she wanted to continue on this path, she not only needed the support of fans but also Sister Jin's guidance behind the scenes. She immediately took Sister Jin's arm and acted spoiled.
Sister Jin's expression softened. "You are a public figure now. You must always be mindful of your words and actions. Never let anyone catch you with any leverage. If it's exaggerated, you'll become the target of public criticism, and it will be hard to recover."
Yun Duo'er nodded. "Okay, I'll be careful. Do we have any other arrangements this afternoon?"
"This afternoon, you have an interview with a TV station. Tonight, we continue recording 'Who is the Singer.' I saw your performance; it was good. Keep up the effort!" Sister Jin praised.
"Don't worry, no one will look down on me anymore," Yun Duo'er said confidently.
Meanwhile, Xia Qianqian ultimately failed to confront Yun Duo'er face-to-face and had to return home. She wouldn't let this matter go. She wasn't seeking fame or fortune; she just didn't want to be used. Especially the attitude of Yun Duo'er's manager. They were clearly in the wrong, yet it was as if she was the unreasonable one. How could she just let it slide?
A person lives their life, and sometimes one has to fight for their dignity, not just for a piece of bread. If she just pretended nothing happened, it wouldn't be like her. However, based on the reactions of the fans, she knew she couldn't confront them directly.
If she went to the media and revealed that the song was actually sung by her, no one would believe her. Instead, people would think she was seeking attention, and she would indirectly boost Yun Duo'er's fame. Therefore, this matter had to be handled with strategy. As for how to do it strategically, she needed to think carefully.
Just as Xia Qianqian was contemplating how to expose Yun Duo'er, Liu Yifeng was woken up by his alarm. He immediately turned it off, then went to the bathroom and washed his face with cold water. Feeling much more awake, he took his room card and left the room.
He saw Qiangzi and Lu Fei in the lobby, talking with some staff members. They noticed him approaching. "Yifeng, I was just about to ask which room you were in. It's already noon. Let's go have lunch together!" Lu Fei said.
Liu Yifeng handed his room card to the staff and replied, "I have something to do at noon. You two go ahead and eat. I'll call you after I'm done."
"Alright, then we'll go first. We haven't even had breakfast and are starving," Lu Fei said, not insisting when he saw Liu Yifeng was busy. He and Qiangzi then left the hotel. Liu Yifeng also drove to the kindergarten.
Kindergartens typically have lunch at 11:30 AM and then have snacks and fruits around 3 PM. When Liu Yifeng arrived at the kindergarten, Tongtong had just finished eating. Zhao Qing had already spoken to Tongtong's homeroom teacher in advance, so she readily allowed Liu Yifeng to pick Tongtong up.
In the car, Liu Yifeng gave Tongtong the silver needles he had bought. "See if Daddy bought the right ones!" If he had bought the wrong ones, there was still time to buy new ones before they were needed.
Tongtong opened the packaging, looked at the silver needles, and then nodded. "You bought the right ones!"
"Tongtong, how confident are you?"
"Very confident! Daddy, you should have faith in me too!"
Liu Yifeng smiled slightly. "Of course, I have faith in you, Tongtong. After you cure Grandpa Zhao's son, Dad will take you to eat pizza tonight, okay?"
"Yay! But can we invite Yaoyao?" Tongtong asked.
Seeing his son, who thought of Yaoyao in everything, Liu Yifeng was curious. "Tongtong, can you tell Dad why you like Yaoyao so much?"
"Because Yaoyao is very obedient! She calls me 'brother' every day. As an older brother, I naturally have to dote on her." After hearing Tongtong's explanation, Liu Yifeng found it a bit far-fetched. However, if Tongtong didn't want to reveal the truth, he couldn't force it out of him.
At 12:20 PM, Liu Yifeng's car arrived at the doorstep of Elder Zhao Dewang's house. The housekeeper, knowing they were returning, was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing Liu Yifeng's car, she immediately opened the gate from inside, and Liu Yifeng's car smoothly parked in the courtyard.
"Mr. Liu, please come in. Sir has been waiting for you and Tongtong inside!" the housekeeper said, gesturing them in as the father and son got out of the car. Liu Yifeng then held Tongtong's hand and walked inside.