Otherwise, it would be too tiring to let him do everything himself; handing it over to others, he wouldn't feel at ease.
Qiang Zi, standing by, was also trying to reason with Lu Fei: "Yi Feng is right. Since we are brothers, we should help and support each other.
Don't think that you are relying on Yi Feng to make money. You are capable yourself. There's no reliance between us, it's mutual help.
Even if you weren't doing this, Yi Feng would still hire someone else to do it."
"I know, let's not talk about that for now. Since Yi Feng, you're so rich now, why do you still drive a minivan every day?
Look at other people's children, they are all picked up in luxury cars, and only your son is in a minivan.
Children these days are very sensitive about their self-esteem. Aren't you afraid your son will feel inferior!" Lu Fei changed the subject.
"Tong Tong isn't that kind of child. The reason I drive a minivan is mainly because I provide vegetables to the kindergarten. I have to deliver fresh vegetables to the kindergarten every day, and a sedan can't fit that much!"
"Then why don't you hire a driver to deliver the goods? What if something happens and you can't deliver it one day?
And these are all luxury cars, and you're driving a minivan. Aren't you afraid of being isolated by these parents?
I heard that rich people look down on poor people. If they don't know, they might think you borrowed money for your son to study here!"
Liu Yi Feng felt that Lu Fei had a point. He wasn't always available to deliver vegetables, and the kindergarten, for the sake of freshness, couldn't accept several days' worth of vegetables at once.
"Then I'll hire a driver another day!"
"You should have done that long ago. But I really admire you, picking up Tong Tong every day. Seeing that all the other parents drive luxury cars, you're not afraid of being ridiculed!" If it were him, he would have changed to a luxury car long ago.
Liu Yi Feng smiled: "Actually, you're wrong. The richer people are, the more sophisticated they are. At least after the first day of school, no other parents have mocked me for driving a minivan!"
Of course, he also knew the main reason: Tong Tong was too outstanding.
The wealthier people tend to value ability more than external appearances.
But without ability or money, one is bound to be looked down upon.
He was also benefiting from Tong Tong's brilliance, which earned him the respect of these parents.
However, there were still some people who looked down on him, but they were a minority. They wouldn't openly mock anyone; at most, they would just keep their distance.
As he got out of the car, many parents came forward to talk to Liu Yi Feng.
"Tong Tong's dad is here!"
"In the art class, your son taught my son a lot of painting techniques. He's really improved. I'll invite you over sometime. Please don't refuse, Tong Tong's dad!"
...
Lu Fei and Qiang Zi, who also got out of the car, stared with wide eyes at these wealthy parents greeting Liu Yi Feng warmly.
It seemed their worry about Liu Yi Feng being looked down upon for driving a minivan was unnecessary.
Judging by their attitude, they wouldn't have looked down on him even if he were riding a donkey.
Just then, Xu Mu Qing arrived in her Maserati.
"Mr. Liu, you're here early. And who are these gentlemen?" Xu Mu Qing greeted them warmly as she got out of the car.
Upon seeing Xu Mu Qing, both of them were stunned.
How could this woman be more beautiful than a movie star on TV? And she seemed to have a good relationship with Liu Yi Feng. They couldn't help but envy Liu Yi Feng for having such a beautiful female friend.
Indeed, when one is rich, the people they meet are different.
Unlike them, their friends were all commoners.
Liu Yi Feng heard Xu Mu Qing's voice, stopped chatting with the other parents, turned to look at her, and smiled as he introduced them: "They are my childhood friends, buddies I've known since we were kids. One is Qiang Zi, the other is Lu Fei!"
After Liu Yi Feng's introduction, Xu Mu Qing extended her hand: "Hello, I'm Mr. Liu's friend, Xu Mu Qing!"
However, Qiang Zi and Lu Fei were still in a daze. Liu Yi Feng felt a bit awkward, as they were acting like they had never seen a woman before. He nudged their shoulders.
"What are you two spacing out for? She's greeting you!"
They finally snapped back to reality. Qiang Zi immediately extended his hand: "Hello, I'm Yi Feng's friend. You can call me Qiang Zi!" He then quickly let go of her hand.
No matter how beautiful this woman was, he could only admire her. After all, he was married and couldn't have any improper thoughts about other women, or it would be ungrateful to his wife for the hardships of two pregnancies.
Next, Lu Fei shook Xu Mu Qing's hand: "My name is Lu Fei, Yi Feng's childhood friend!"
He also let go after a brief handshake.
"Why are you all here together today?" Xu Mu Qing asked Liu Yi Feng curiously.
She was only being polite to his friends.
Liu Yi Feng smiled and said: "We guys went shopping for a while this afternoon. We'll be going back together in my car later."
Hearing Liu Yi Feng's words, Xu Mu Qing couldn't help but laugh: "It's rare to hear men going shopping. You have quite the leisure time."
"It's also a rare opportunity for us to get together and chat!" Liu Yi Feng didn't mention Lu Fei's breakup.
After hearing Liu Yi Feng's explanation, Xu Mu Qing didn't say anything more. She found a quiet spot to wait for Yao Yao to finish class.
With so many of Liu Yi Feng's friends around, it would be awkward for her, as a woman, to stand there alone.
As Xu Mu Qing walked away, Qiang Zi excitedly asked: "You sly dog, you're friends with such a beautiful woman, and you seem quite close!"
"Don't get any funny ideas. We're just ordinary friends!" Liu Yi Feng quickly explained.
The two of them had a "we understand" expression, but their looks suggested they were thinking otherwise.
Liu Yi Feng knew they would misunderstand, and seeing that they didn't believe him, he couldn't be bothered to explain further.
In a short while, the kindergarten class ended.
Tong Tong and Yao Yao walked out together this time, neither of them running.
"Tong Tong, quickly say hello to Uncle Qiang Zi and Uncle Lu Fei!" Liu Yi Feng took Tong Tong from the teacher.
"Hello, Uncle! Hello, Uncle!" Tong Tong greeted them obediently.
They also smiled and greeted Tong Tong. This child was more well-behaved and cute than any child of the same age they had ever met.
Then Tong Tong turned to Liu Yi Feng: "Daddy, you promised me and Yao Yao pizza after class. You didn't forget, did you?"
Liu Yi Feng smiled and said: "Of course, I didn't forget. But we'll have to ask Aunt Xu about this."
After speaking, he looked at Xu Mu Qing: "Ms. Xu, can Tong Tong go for pizza with Yao Yao?"
Hearing this, Xu Mu Qing looked at Tong Tong gently and said: "Tong Tong wants to eat pizza? Then Aunt Xu will treat you, okay?"
Liu Yi Feng immediately said: "How can I let you treat!"
"It's only right. We'll all go together, and I'll treat!" Xu Mu Qing said, looking at Liu Yi Feng and his friends.
"Okay, then I'll treat you next time!" Liu Yi Feng knew that refusing again would be disrespecting Xu Mu Qing.
After agreeing, Tong Tong and Yao Yao got into Xu Mu Qing's car, while Liu Yi Feng, Qiang Zi, and Lu Fei took another car.
Inside the car, Lu Fei couldn't resist gossiping again: "Yi Feng, you said you and Ms. Xu are just friends.
Why do I feel like she's very invested in Tong Tong? If you didn't know better, you'd think she was the child's mother!"
"Don't talk nonsense. Didn't you see she has a daughter? A daughter means a father!" Lu Fei chimed in.
"Ms. Xu is like me, a single parent. But we are indeed just ordinary friends. Please don't say anything inappropriate in front of her later, or you'll make her feel awkward!" Liu Yi Feng warned.
Lu Fei's eyes immediately lit up: "She's single, you're single, and the two kids are so close. I think you two should get together.
Besides, she's so young and drives a Maserati, which means she's a rich lady. She's more than enough for you."
Liu Yi Feng glanced at him, who spoke without thinking: "Do you think Ms. Xu is a cabbage that you can just pluck whenever you want?"