As Xu Tingyu's voice faded, she saw Aunt Zhang bringing Shushu over.
At the sight of her son, she was first surprised, and then her eyes curved into a smile.
"Yoyo, why are you here?"
Xu Tingyu attached great importance to this performance, and she also cared deeply about Yoyo.
She knew that after today, her past might very likely be dug out.
After all, many people loved to discuss others' past and privacy.
If Yoyo came and was discovered to be her son, people would inevitably make associations.
It would bring trouble to the child.
So she told Yoyo the truth, saying that she wouldn't take him to the performance, but she would go to him after the show.
Yoyo was a bit sad at that time, but after hearing that Xu Tingyu would record the show for him, he became happy again.
She thought that she and Qi Shifeng had the same understanding on this matter, but unexpectedly, Yoyo still came.
"Dad asked me to come. Dad said that today is an important day for... you, and I should be here," Yoyo said.
After that, he got closer to Xu Tingyu and explained in a voice only audible to the two of them.
"Dad said that as long as I'm careful with my words and don't let others know our relationship, it's okay."
"I know Mom and Dad are afraid that bad guys will target me, so I'll be very careful."
Yoyo's voice was milky, but his expression was extremely serious.
Xu Tingyu was both touched and heart - ache, and at the same time, her resentment towards Qi Shifeng faded a bit.
It was really not easy for this man. He probably hadn't yet emerged from the grief of his first love's death.
But he still had to consider her feelings and make arrangements for her.
When did he become so kind - hearted?
Xu Tingyu couldn't help but grumble in her heart. Then she stroked Yoyo's head and said, "I'm going to put on makeup now. Can you wait for me?"
This dressing room was exclusively for her, but the makeup artist wasn't.
So to avoid gossiping, they still needed to be careful.
Yoyo nodded and obediently sat aside, watching Xu Tingyu put on makeup.
Chen Dai and her younger brother also greeted Yoyo. Especially Chen Dai, who played with him for quite a while.
She sighed repeatedly, "Hey, if some people were more sensible, their sons would be this old by now."
Chen Yan was afraid that she would say something even more astonishing, so he quickly said, "I seemed to see General Manager Li outside just now. Why don't you go and check?"
Chen Dai had been chasing after General Manager Li for cooperation recently. Hearing this, she immediately went out to intercept him.
Chen Yan heaved a sigh of relief and sat down next to Yoyo. "Do you miss Uncle?"
He took out a lollipop from his pocket and handed it over. Even the makeup artist beside them was stunned.
"Mr. Chen, how did you take out a lollipop from your expensive custom - made suit?"
Chen Yan smiled slightly. "Of course, it's magic."
Actually, he had anticipated Yoyo's arrival, so he had specially bought the lollipop before coming to win the child's favor.
Yoyo obediently took the lollipop and thanked him. "Thank you, Uncle."
"You're welcome. How about Uncle taking you to the amusement park when he's free?"
Chen Yan was determined to build a good relationship with Yoyo and was wracking his brains to be nice to him.
However, the child always remained calm. "It's okay with me as long as Mom says it's okay."
Yoyo glanced at Xu Tingyu and naturally shifted the topic to her.
"Mom, your hairstyle looks so nice. That hairpin suits you so well."
He praised sincerely, and his eyes shone as he looked at Xu Tingyu.
Xu Tingyu was applying lipstick and couldn't speak. It was Chen Yan who asked, "You even recognize that it's a hairpin?"
"Because I've been to the museum. I've also seen the one on Mom's head online. It's a very famous private collection."
When Qi Shifeng was very busy, there would be special people taking Yoyo out to play.
Some took him to the museum, some to the botanical garden...
So Yoyo had a wide range of knowledge.
After Xu Tingyu finished applying lipstick, hearing what he said, she smiled and said, "This was given by Uncle Chen Yan."
The one Yoyo saw online had been auctioned for more than 40 million.
And the one on Xu Tingyu's head was of even better quality.
Hearing that it was from Chen Yan, a flash of surprise crossed Yoyo's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Uncle has really good taste."
After his praise, all the adults laughed.
Especially the makeup artist, who liked him very much. "This child is really good at talking. He's so good - looking and has such a high EQ."
Actually, they could all tell that this child had a special relationship with Xu Tingyu.
But since the family didn't introduce them, they wouldn't be so tactless as to ask.
In the upper - class circle, there was no shortage of secrets.
Chen Yan, having received the praise, showed a proud smile. "Yoyo also has good taste."
Indeed, he could tell at a glance that the hairpin was extremely valuable.
He was truly Qi Shifeng's son and would surely not lose to his father in the future.
As they were talking, Xu Tingyu's makeup was completed, and she had already changed into her performance costume, a set of ethereal Chinese - style clothes.
There was a large area of intricate Su embroidery on the clothes, but it didn't look redundant. Instead, it made the clothes look noble.
Xu Tingyu checked her makeup and thanked the makeup artist.
Her makeup today was very light and matched the entire costume perfectly.
Just standing there, without saying a word or making a single move, she could attract everyone's attention.
Chen Yan stared at her, a bit dazed.
Even Yoyo was speechless for a moment and just stared blankly at her.
Usually, when Xu Tingyu saw him, she would also put on makeup, but she wouldn't style herself so deliberately.
So after the makeup artist left, Yoyo murmured, "Mom is the most beautiful person I've ever seen. She's like a fairy descending to the mortal world."
"Yes, she's also the most beautiful person I've ever seen," Chen Yan added.
Xu Tingyu couldn't help laughing. "Don't praise me like this. I'll get even more nervous."
For her, appearance was the least important thing.
She was going to rely on her strength tonight.
Outside, the ticket - checking for entry had already started.
Although there were many people backstage, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.
Xu Tingyu talked with Yoyo and the others in the dressing room for a while longer. Then, as she was about to get busy, she asked Chen Yan to take Yoyo and Aunt Zhang to their seats in the front.
But Yoyo refused. "No need. Dad will be here soon. I'm going to wait for Dad."
He politely declined Chen Yan and pulled Aunt Zhang's hand out first.
After watching him leave, Chen Yan suddenly turned around and hugged Xu Tingyu. "I wish you a successful performance."
Such a dazzling person was born for the stage.
Xu Tingyu was taken aback and then smiled. "Thank you."
His hug was very proper, not even leaving a single wrinkle on her clothes.
But for Xu Tingyu, this encouragement carried a lot of weight.
Because Chen Yan never missed any of her tours. Seeing him there, she didn't feel so nervous.