Even without seeing, Ye Yun could imagine the scene behind that cold, closed door: Tongtong struggling with all her might, desperately wanting to see him one last time.
Sigh…
Ye Yun shook his head and sighed.
“Daddy…”
Keke looked up, tugging on Ye Yun’s arm.
Hearing her little friend’s mournful cries made her own nose sting.
Children were like that, especially in kindergarten.
When one cried, it could easily start a chain reaction, with a whole group of children crying together.
Seeing the longing in his daughter’s eyes, Ye Yun could only sigh softly and say, “Keke, let’s go home.”
This kind of situation, if not dealt with decisively, would only lead to more trouble.
Since Wu Ziqiong had made her choice, why should he interfere with her life?
He had meant well, but why create trouble for both families?
Though Keke was young, she was also sensible and knew to listen to her parents.
Although reluctant, she silently nodded and followed Ye Yun downstairs.
Seeing no movement outside the door, Zhong Xintong cried even harder.
Even other residents in the neighborhood poked their heads out of their windows, trying to see which household was hitting their child so severely.
In reality, Wu Ziqiong was not beating her child as they imagined.
On the contrary, she was holding Tongtong tightly in her embrace.
She did not blame Tongtong for her willfulness, because she knew very well that Tongtong had no concept of fatherly love in her life.
Ye Yun’s appearance this time had stirred up a feeling of fatherly love in her daughter’s heart.
That sense of reliance was so profound that even she, an adult, had almost succumbed to it, let alone her daughter.
The more she recognized Ye Yun’s excellence, the more a sense of inferiority welled up in Wu Ziqiong’s heart. She then forced herself to absolutely avoid further contact with Ye Yun.
She was terrified, fearing that she, like her daughter, would fall into it.
“Tongtong, don’t cry. How about Mommy watches Peppa Pig with you?” Wu Ziqiong said tearfully, trying to comfort her.
She also knew that by closing the door today, she had also definitively severed a certain impossible possibility in her heart.
“No! I don’t want to watch! I want Uncle! Woo woo woo!” Zhong Xintong struggled fiercely, crying her heart out, wanting to open the door and run out to find Ye Yun.
But how could a small child like her break free from the embrace of an adult like Wu Ziqiong?
Wu Ziqiong held Tongtong tightly, embracing her completely. “Uncle already has a family. Tongtong, be good, we can’t disturb Uncle… Mommy will always be with you, always…”
Her voice grew softer and softer. If anyone were present, they would have surely heard the endless sorrow in her voice.
Yes, Ye Yun had a family.
In fact, when Tongtong’s biological father abandoned his wife and daughter for wealth, Wu Ziqiong had told her the same thing.
He has a family…
Mommy will always be with you…
Clutching her daughter tightly, tears streamed down her cheeks.
Wu Ziqiong felt her heart ache.
Pain!
Why did fate let me meet such a good person?
Why couldn’t I have met such an excellent person in my prime?
Must I be a withered flower before meeting such warmth?
Wu Ziqiong’s heart ached.
She felt that perhaps, in this life, apart from her daughter, there was no one else to accompany her.
At this time, Ye Yun and Keke were already in the car.
Keke opened the car window and stared foolishly at Wu Ziqiong’s home on the sixth floor, whispering, “Daddy, is Tongtong still crying?”
Ye Yun didn’t look up. He started the car, wanting to clear his mind, and said, “She probably isn’t crying anymore. Tongtong, like Keke, is a very brave child!”
Keke smiled, a sincere smile, and said, “Daddy, can you make more delicious food for me in the future? I want to take it for Tongtong to eat!”
“Alright!” Ye Yun smiled and agreed.
“Daddy is the best!” Keke kissed Ye Yun, then propped her chin on her hands and said, “I believe Tongtong will also have a great dad like you in the future!”
The world of a child is simple and full of sharing.
They were devoid of any schemes, only wholeheartedly wishing well for others.
This kind of daughter made Ye Yun cherish her even more, while also fueling his resentment.
Why hadn’t he noticed in his past life?
No matter what, he was determined to protect this kindness in this life.
“She will,” Ye Yun ruffled Keke’s hair.
“Really?” Keke asked with disbelief.
“Of course! Daddy won’t lie to you! Just like we’ll watch Peppa Pig together tonight.”
“Daddy, I can watch Peppa Pig when I get home, is that true?”
“That depends on your performance.”
“I listen to Daddy the most!”
“Hahahaha!”
Ye Yun burst into laughter, successfully diverting Keke’s attention. The two, one big and one small, drove the Accord away into the city streets.
Meanwhile, as Ye Yun was immersed in the mundane life of daily necessities, the outside world was experiencing a seismic shift.
Due to the appearance of a group of penguins in Russian waters, the United Organization convened a global discussion meeting.
Almost eighty percent of countries worldwide participated.
To get to the root of the problem, countries like Malaysia had already been submerged for a long time.
This made the United Organization increasingly emphasize energy control.
Because energy resources such as crude oil, coal, and electricity were the direct causes of global warming on Planet Blue.
This time, the United Organization issued a swift announcement.
It called for global cooperation, especially from the Camel countries, to restrict crude oil production!
Within days, this news spread to every corner of the globe.
Restricting crude oil production!
This immediately plunged the previously stable crude oil market into turmoil.
Capitalists who held large sums of money began to hoard goods.
Just as the Ocean Group’s newly purchased twenty thousand tons of crude oil had just loaded onto a ship and was preparing to set sail, the international crude oil market app featured a headline:
“In response to the global environmental call, South Camel Country’s oil production has decreased by ninety percent. Resumption date to be announced…”
“In implementation of the slogan ‘Save energy and reduce emissions for Mother Earth,’ North Camel Country’s oil production has decreased by ninety percent. Resumption date to be announced…”
“In response to the global environmental call, the Rich Camel Country’s oil production has decreased by ninety percent. Resumption date to be announced…”
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When these news items were fully publicized, the global crude oil market erupted in shock.
Although they had known that crude oil production would be restricted following the United Organization’s announcement, as it was a result of discussions among over a hundred countries, none had expected the restriction to be as much as ninety percent!
Especially the last sentence: Resumption date to be announced!
Even a fool would know that this meant that the Camel countries themselves did not know the exact timeframe.
This indicated that the period would be at least six months, or even longer!
Following this news, the president of the International Crude Oil Organization also contacted relevant reporters and made extremely pessimistic remarks.