Chapter 31: Chapter 31: How Are You a Parent?
"Mr. Shen!!!"
Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai stopped him once again.
They weren't trying to stop Shen Fei from selling the two deposit contracts to the young couple, but were concerned that he might lose out.
Although neither of them had reached a wealth of hundreds of millions yet, they were still financially comfortable with several million.
If they could get their hands on the contracts, they would be sure to repay Shen Fei's kindness by offering him a few hundred thousand extra on top of the original deal.
While that extra money wasn't a lot to them, it would be a significant sum for Shen Fei!
However, if he sold it to someone else, the buyer might not be as trustworthy, and that could lead to a significant loss.
That's why they were earnestly trying to stop him, hoping that Shen Fei would get the maximum benefit from the real estate deal.
But Shen Fei didn't think the same way.
He understood their intentions but selling to them would involve more than just money—it would involve personal favors too.
Shen Fei didn't want to complicate things with any personal entanglements.
Besides, even if he made an extra million by selling to Jiang Tiancheng or Hu Yuantai, it was insignificant compared to the potential he had with his memory of the next twenty years.
With his ability, he could earn millions over and over again!
But once he got involved in personal relationships, paying back favors wasn't so easy.
"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Hu, I appreciate your good intentions, but I prefer to make my own decisions. Whether I earn more or less, it's all part of my luck today! Besides, with your capabilities, the small property at Xiaohao Ting isn't even something you'd be interested in. Even if you bought it, the surrounding area won't be developed for years. What would you be after?"
Shen Fei politely declined.
After hearing Shen Fei's words, both Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai were stunned, wanting to speak but not knowing how to respond.
At the same time, they couldn't help but feel even more respect for Shen Fei.
A young man with such principles, who values money but does so with integrity, how could he possibly be the greedy person they had heard about in his profile?
Shen Fei, however, turned directly to the young couple.
"I have two deposit contracts for two houses in hand. You can buy one or both, but let's first go to the sales office to check the current prices. Then I'll set my price."
Upon hearing this, the couple was a bit surprised. "Two contracts?"
They nodded. "Alright, let's go in!"
With that, the couple led the way toward the sales office, followed by Shen Fei, and then Jiang Tiancheng and Hu Yuantai.
Just then, a hesitant voice came from the side, "Mr. Shen?"
Hearing this, Shen Fei stopped and turned in confusion.
A familiar yet unfamiliar face appeared before him.
Shen Fei searched his mind but couldn't remember who this person was, despite his excellent memory, which was clear for the next twenty years but a bit fuzzy when it came to the past.
The woman before him had a graceful figure, and although there were a few fine lines on her face, her beauty still shone through. Her elegant aura was undeniable, and she appeared intelligent and refined.
No matter how hard Shen Fei tried, he couldn't place her.
"Are you calling me?" Shen Fei asked, puzzled.
"Isn't your name Shen Fei?" The woman hesitated.
Shen Fei nodded slightly, "Yes, I'm Shen Fei. And you are?"
The woman smiled, "It's you! Mr. Shen, I'm Sun Xiao, Yueyue's class teacher. Don't you remember? We met last year during the parent-child event at the kindergarten!"
Yueyue?
The parent-child event from last year?
Memories flooded back, and Shen Fei suddenly felt uneasy.
That parent-child event was mandatory for all parents. Originally, it was supposed to be Han Xinyan who attended, but due to work commitments, she couldn't make it. So, Shen Fei reluctantly attended the event at Shen Jiayue's kindergarten.
However, that day he was disheveled, reeked of alcohol, and his mind was in a haze. On top of that, he had a conflict with other parents and even got into a physical altercation. The event had to be abruptly cut short.
That day, Shen Fei ended up in a huge argument with Han Xinyan, and in a fit of anger, he physically attacked her. From then on, Han Xinyan completely gave up on any hope in him.
Shen Fei awkwardly looked at the woman before him. "So, you're Yueyue's teacher. I'm really sorry!"
"It's fine! After all, we only met once a long time ago," Sun Xiao replied, though her smile stiffened.
That day's events were unforgettable for the whole kindergarten, and Shen Fei had become a bit of a local celebrity.
Otherwise, why would Sun Xiao, who was so busy, remember a parent she had only met once?
"Teacher Sun, you're here to..."
Seeing the strange atmosphere between them, Shen Fei quickly tried to diffuse the tension.
Sun Xiao maintained a polite but distant smile. If it weren't for the fact that he was Yueyue's father, she wouldn't have bothered talking to this man at all.
However, when she saw the two contracts in Shen Fei's hand, her expression changed drastically.
"Mr. Shen, you're buying a house here? If you have the money, why not use it to pay Yueyue's tuition? Is a house more important than your child's future?"
"What? What's going on?" Shen Fei froze.
Sun Xiao, feeling frustrated, couldn't hold back her anger anymore.
"How can you be a parent like this? Yueyue hasn't been to kindergarten for half a month!"
"I didn't know about this... I've been neglectful!" Shen Fei felt guilty.
Sun Xiao spoke directly to the point.
"Our kindergarten has the best teachers in the city! We also try to be considerate by allowing parents to pay the semester tuition in two installments to ease their financial burden. Yueyue has always loved kindergarten, but half a month ago, when the tuition was due, Yueyue's mother suddenly said she was transferring Yueyue to another school. We tried to convince her, even offering extra time, but she refused. I honestly thought you were short on money! But now I see you have the money for a house but can't even pay for your child's tuition!"
"Mr. Yueyue's father, I'm just an outsider, but I have to say, early education is incredibly important. Don't you know this as a parent?"
As she spoke, Sun Xiao's emotions started to intensify.
She was truly angered by how some parents undervalued their children's education! How could they spend money on a house but not on their child's tuition?
It was infuriating!