Qi Shifeng remained silent, but Xu Tingyu couldn't hold back.
"What parent-child activity?"
She picked Youyou up again and sat him on her lap, thus defusing the awkwardness of the handshake and hug.
Seeing her asking this, Youyou immediately introduced it to her.
"It's when Mom and Dad go to school with me, cook together, and participate in competitions. The kindergarten holds it every semester."
"Mom, will you go with me then?"
There was full of expectation in Youyou's eyes.
But Xu Tingyu didn't dare to promise casually.
After all, the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment.
She looked up at Qi Shifeng, also showing a pleading look. "Can I go?"
Qi Shifeng stared at her silently, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Youyou was a bit disappointed to see that his mom didn't promise him. He even made excuses for her. "Mom, are you nervous because you've never participated before?"
"Actually, you don't need to be nervous. Dad and I will perform very well and will help you adapt quickly."
His voice was not as loud as before. It was obvious that he was very nervous.
Xu Tingyu felt heartache and quickly said, "Well, Mom is just a bit nervous."
After comforting Youyou, she looked at Qi Shifeng again.
Actually, the decision now was in this man's hands. If he didn't nod, even if she promised, it would be of no use.
Qi Shifeng's gloomy gaze stayed on her for a moment, and then he looked at Youyou.
"Youyou, come here. Let's go home."
Although Youyou really wanted to stay with Xu Tingyu, he didn't disobey Qi Shifeng.
He obediently climbed off Xu Tingyu's lap and looked back three times at every step on his way to Qi Shifeng.
When he stood beside Qi Shifeng, he asked again, "Dad, can I come to see Mom tomorrow?"
"Mom is very busy, and you also have to go to school. She may not have time to see you."
Qi Shifeng directly picked Youyou up and walked out.
Xu Tingyu followed up and still tried to fight for it. "Well, even if I don't participate in the parent-child activity, can I take him to school?"
If she participated in the activity, it would indeed be too eye - catching. If the people in the old mansion found out, it wouldn't be good.
But if she disguised herself and took Youyou to school, she might not be discovered.
Qi Shifeng suddenly stopped, looked back at her, and said mockingly, "Your love for Youyou is just so - so."
Without waiting for Xu Tingyu to react, he had already opened the door and walked out.
Youyou turned his head and waved at her in his arms. "Mom, see you next time."
He could feel that Dad was unhappy, so he didn't dare to make a fuss about staying.
Xu Tingyu took two steps forward and then realized why the man was angry.
What he meant was that she didn't beg him.
She just asked if she could, looking so nonchalant.
She chased out two steps, forced a smile, and said goodbye to Youyou. "Youyou, see you next time."
But Qi Shifeng didn't look at her again and went straight into the elevator.
During the moment when the elevator door was closing, Xu Tingyu's eyes were always on Youyou's face.
This whole night seemed like a dream to her.
She actually saw her son whom she had missed for four years, and her son even invited her to participate in the parent - child activity.
More importantly, her son was so close to her, like a little angel.
She stood in front of the elevator door for a long time, savoring this less - than - half - hour beautiful dream.
She didn't know how long it had passed when the elevator door suddenly opened.
The lobby manager walked out. Seeing her standing in the corridor, he was a bit surprised.
"Miss Xu, is there any problem?"
Only then did she wake up from her dream. She shook her head at the manager. "It's okay."
But the manager handed over a bag. "This was given to you by General Manager Qi."
She took it and couldn't tell what was inside for a moment.
In front of the manager, she just thanked him faintly and then turned back to the room.
When she opened the bag, she found that it was actually a lunch box.
And all the food in it was her favorite.
How did he know that she hadn't had dinner at night?
And why did he send this to her?
It was obviously the craftsmanship of Aunt Zhang.
Her mind was in a mess, and her eyes unconsciously turned red again.
Soon, her phone received a message from an unknown number.
"Don't misunderstand. I just don't want Youyou to see his mom starve to death just after seeing her."
Without asking, she knew it was sent by Qi Shifeng.
She stared at the message for a long time and finally typed two words: Thank you.
Maybe, because of Youyou, she and Qi Shifeng could actually be friends.
She cried and laughed, and ate up all the dishes in front of her bit by bit.
And there was no more message on her phone. Because of the great emotional ups and downs, she didn't sleep well all night.
The next morning, she still rushed to the kindergarten gate.
This time, she didn't go forward either. Instead, she stood in the corner and watched Qi Shifeng personally take Youyou to the school gate.
Youyou was wearing a delicate school uniform. He was led by Qi Shifeng and still looking up at him while talking.
"Dad, can I go to see Mom tonight?"
"I'm going to learn a new story today. Can I tell it to Mom?"
Qi Shifeng didn't comment.
Youyou didn't care either and still murmured softly.
Just as they were about to reach the gate, Youyou suddenly saw Xu Tingyu in the corner.
The little kid's eyes immediately lit up. He broke free from Qi Shifeng's hand and ran forward.
He moved so fast that Qi Shifeng couldn't catch him immediately.
Youyou shouted "Mom" while running to Xu Tingyu's side.
Actually, Xu Tingyu didn't want to be discovered, but the moment Youyou ran over, she still couldn't help but squat down and open her arms.
After hugging Youyou tightly, Youyou gave her a loud kiss on the face.
"Mom, we meet again."
He hugged Xu Tingyu's neck, pressed his little face against hers, and rubbed it.
Xu Tingyu also didn't want to let go. "Good morning, Youyou."
The two hugged and talked for a while. Suddenly, Youyou said to the side, "Xinxin, this is my mom. My mom is back."
Xu Tingyu also followed his gaze and saw a little girl as cute as a porcelain doll.
She was Youyou's classmate.
She quickly put Youyou down, squatted halfway, and greeted Xinxin.
"Hello, Xinxin."
Xinxin looked at Xu Tingyu and then at Youyou, and said in a childish voice, "Hello, auntie. You are so beautiful."
"You are also very beautiful."
Xu Tingyu wanted to pinch the little girl's chubby cheeks, but since it was their first meeting, she didn't dare.
Hearing this, Youyou immediately said, "Mom is beautiful, and Xinxin is also beautiful."
"Youyou is very handsome."
Xu Tingyu and Xinxin said at the same time.
Youyou nodded. "Dad is also handsome."
The three of them just complimented each other like this.
Xinxin's father, who had brought her to school, also laughed behind them. He said to Xu Tingyu, "Hello, Youyou's mom. It's the first time I've seen you come to take your child to school."
All the parents in this kindergarten knew that Youyou's father was Qi Shifeng, the president of Qi Corporation.
But no one knew who the child's mother was.
People gossiped about it privately, but no one dared to talk nonsense openly.