Zhao Qing did not speak, but looked at Liu Yifeng.
After all, she had set the challenge, which meant her son had some skill in drawing bananas, so she dared not make the decision for Tongtong.
What if Tongtong's specialty was only portrait sketching, then he would have no advantage.
It was not until Liu Yifeng nodded in agreement that she accepted the woman's request.
No matter what he drew, Liu Yifeng believed in his son.
Seeing that Liu Yifeng had agreed, the woman immediately showed an expression of determination to win.
Then, the two children sat before the drawing boards and began to draw.
It had to be said that the woman's son could draw bananas to some extent. At least it was much better than the scribbles from before.
At least one could tell that he was drawing bananas.
But compared to what Tongtong drew, the difference was vast.
The bananas he drew looked like just a painting, and the brushwork was immature.
It was also evident that this was done by a child.
But Tongtong's bananas were different. He drew three-dimensional bananas that looked like a real bunch of bananas, even including details like the tiny black specks on the bananas.
When the two were compared, it was clear who had won.
The woman, who had been confident at first, felt sure of victory after seeing her son's drawing.
It wasn't until she saw the lifelike bananas in Tongtong's hand that she was stunned. How could this be possible?
A child could make bananas come alive with a drawing.
"The sketch you referred to as being by a painter was indeed drawn by Tongtong. You've also seen that his bananas far surpass your son's. Do you have anything else to say?" Zhao Qing asked.
Although it was the truth, the woman was not willing to accept it. "Although my son's drawing is not as vivid as his, it is not bad either. With proper training in the future, he will soon surpass this child."
"Talent is not something that can be taught. You should admit defeat. Can you take your son and leave now?" Zhao Qing had no intention of admitting the child.
He was simply mediocre, and coupled with his difficult mother, if he were not taught well in the future, she might even blame their kindergarten. Therefore, she absolutely could not accept him.
"No, I came all the way from out of town to enroll him. Why aren't you accepting him? I can pay double the tuition fees," the woman began to act unreasonable.
Zhao Qing, who was usually a very patient person, had lost all patience: "Since you are unwilling to leave, I will have to call security."
Soon, security guards arrived, holding electric batons. Seeing their aggressive demeanor, the woman became somewhat scared.
But before leaving, she still issued a threat: "You are bullying people like this. Just you wait. I will go to the education bureau and report you. I'll make sure your kindergarten is shut down."
"Good riddance!" Zhao Qing did not take her words to heart. She was more familiar with the people at the education bureau than anyone else.
This was because the director of the education bureau was her husband, though few people knew about it.
One reason was to avoid suspicion, and the other was to prevent malicious individuals from exploiting the situation.
However, she had been running her kindergarten for so many years without ever committing any illegal acts. All necessary procedures and licenses were in order.
Therefore, even if she were reported, she was not afraid of investigation, as this was not the first time.
After the woman left, the art room became quiet.
Zhao Qing looked at the bananas Tongtong had drawn, her mood greatly improved: "I never expected Tongtong to not only be good at sketching but also at drawing 3D stereoscopic pictures. He is truly an all-around artist.
Mr. Liu, please rest assured that our kindergarten will cultivate him well and help him achieve even higher levels in his painting skills."
"I trust the principal. Since everything has been resolved, it's getting late. We'll be going now."
"Yes, please be careful on your way back!" Zhao Qing said, and then asked Teacher Wei to escort them out.
As soon as Liu Yifeng and Tongtong left the art room, Zhao Qing eagerly asked the art teacher to post Tongtong's drawing in the kindergarten's main hall.
The drawings there were all done by the kindergarten children.
Indeed, there was no harm without comparison.
Before Tongtong's drawing was hung, the other drawings looked very good.
But once Tongtong's drawing was displayed, the significant gap became apparent.
"Teacher Cheng, Tongtong has an extremely high talent. You must teach him wholeheartedly. This child will be our kindergarten's living signboard in the future," Zhao Qing instructed.
Teacher Cheng outwardly agreed, but inwardly, he was deeply discouraged.
He, a master's graduate from an art academy, had been outdone by a little child who hadn't even started kindergarten.
His sketching and 3D stereoscopic drawing skills were no less than his, and even slightly superior.
He had seen students surpass their teachers, but he had never seen a child still in diapers be better than their teacher.
He honestly didn't know how to teach Tongtong. He probably only knew more theoretical knowledge than Tongtong.
There was really nothing more to teach about his drawing skills.
After leaving the kindergarten, Liu Yifeng immediately called Su Wanru and shared the good news with her, as she had also introduced him to Mr. Zhao.
Otherwise, his admission to the kindergarten would not have been so smooth, and he wouldn't have had to pay a penny.
Su Wanru congratulated him heartily: "That's truly great news. Being able to study at Aerospace Kindergarten will lay a solid foundation for his future studies.
To celebrate Tongtong's successful admission to Aerospace Kindergarten, tell him that Aunt Su is treating him to lunch today. Ask him what he wants to eat!"
To be honest, with Tongtong's abilities, she was not worried about him not being accepted into this kind of kindergarten.
However, she was genuinely happy that Tongtong could get in.
This was because she liked the child from the bottom of her heart and also fantasized about having such a smart and cute child herself one day.
However, it was not something that could be achieved just by wishing to have a child like him.
Liu Yifeng smiled and said, "Let me treat you. You might not know this, but Principal Zhao has waived all four years of tuition for my son's admission. That's at least tens of thousands of yuan saved!"
"What, all waived? That's very kind of Principal Zhao! I heard that no money is ever waived for kindergarten at her place.
I didn't expect all of Tongtong's tuition fees to be waived. It seems Tongtong is greatly favored by Principal Zhao!
However, it's her business to waive the tuition. This meal is still on me. Last time I brought so many people to eat at your hometown, I owe you this favor. This is a good opportunity to congratulate Tongtong," Su Wanru said softly.
Seeing that she had insisted, Liu Yifeng had nothing more to say. "Alright, you can treat this time, and I'll treat you next time."
"Mr. Liu, there's no need to be so polite. It's just one meal, there's no need to go back and forth like this.
I'm also about to get off work. You ask Tongtong what he wants to eat first, so I can make arrangements in advance."
Liu Yifeng then looked at Tongtong: "Tongtong, Aunt Su asked me what you want to eat for lunch. She's treating!"
Tongtong thought for a moment before saying loudly, "I want to eat steak, and I also want to eat a small cake!"
Su Wanru heard Tongtong's voice through the phone and smiled, "Okay, then we'll have steak for lunch.
Mr. Liu, I know a very good Western restaurant. I'll send you the location later, and we'll meet there."
"Alright, see you later."
After hanging up, Liu Yifeng soon received a text message from Su Wanru, which read: "Feelzea Steakhouse, No. 126 Wutong Road."
Liu Yifeng had heard of this steakhouse. It was a well-known restaurant in the area, and it was not cheap. A meal there, with a glass of red wine, could easily cost several thousand yuan.