Chapter 406: Have You Thought It Through?

After leaving the ‘Misu’ chip cooperation matter to Hu Fei’er, Shen Fei didn’t concern himself with the subsequent developments.

Although he didn’t pay much attention, he couldn’t help but keep thinking about why Yu Hewai would betray them.

In addition to having an influential father, Yu Guotu, the top figure in Shenzhen, a wife who was a professor at Shenzhen University, and a son with immense violin talent who would one day become a renowned violinist, Yu Hewai himself was a key researcher at the Shenzhen Research Institute.

Once the ‘Misu’ chip was developed, Yu Hewai’s career path would have been bright, yet he chose to betray the country and abandon his family by defecting with the successful research.

Shen Fei couldn’t understand what had happened to Yu Hewai to make him act this way.

But regardless, Shen Fei felt that he needed to closely monitor Yu Hewai’s every move in the coming period.

Even though in his previous life, Yu Hewai had only chosen to flee after the ‘Misu’ chip was developed, Shen Fei wasn’t sure whether his rebirth would cause a butterfly effect, leading to Yu Hewai’s betrayal occurring earlier.

Therefore, before the ‘Misu’ chip was developed, Shen Fei decided to closely watch Yu Hewai to prevent any untimely actions and intervene if necessary.

More importantly, Shen Fei wanted to uncover the reasons behind Yu Hewai’s betrayal. A talent like him, with such a bright future, would be a huge regret for the country if not saved in time.

From the beginning, Shen Fei had no intention of removing Yu Hewai from the project, partly because of Yu Guotu’s influence, and also because Yu Hewai, as a researcher, had real capability.

Returning home, Shen Fei went straight to his study.

He quickly turned on his computer, found a familiar website in his memory, and quickly registered an account.

After logging in, he communicated with relevant personnel online, then transferred two million yuan to them.

Once done, he cleared the page and stood up.

If he wanted to closely observe Yu Hewai’s movements, he had to leave the task to professionals, such as private detectives.

And he believed that Yu Hewai’s final actions must have been driven by some inner conflict.

To prevent the same outcome as in his previous life, Shen Fei realized that the only thing he could do was to detect Yu Hewai’s abnormalities in time, take action, and stop everything before it happened.

In fact, all of this wasn’t for Yu Guotu or to save Yu Hewai, but for the ‘Misu’ chip.

The success of the ‘Misu’ chip development not only marked the beginning of high-tech in China, but was also extremely important for Shen Fei, because the chip technology was a crucial component of the business empire he planned to build. Without it, he couldn’t complete his goal.

Letting out a deep breath, Shen Fei stretched and then headed straight into the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Lin Tianzhen had already begun organizing a counterattack with the PR team.

The lawsuit involving ‘Scar Cream’ quickly spread on the internet, and under Lin Tianzhen’s intentional push, it rapidly gained traction.

Even people who usually didn’t go online heard about it and made a point of checking the trending news on platforms like Weibo.

Once they learned the details, many of them began to discuss it passionately.

“Wow, Xinyue Group’s Yuexin series is doing great! Now, where did this Yuefu New Look come from?”

“Ha, I see what’s going on. This is clearly trying to ride on coattails! Looks like this brand wants to get famous by leeching off the hype!”

“What a joke! I’ve used their products, and they’re terribly made, overpriced! My face had an allergic reaction just after using it! I contacted their customer service, but they didn’t solve my problem!”

“The person above is right! I saw a livestreamer use their scar removal liquid. What the hell was that? 600 bucks for 15 milliliters, and I didn’t even use it yet… Their scam is amazing; they could have just taken my money, but instead, they only gave me a few drops of water!”

“LOL! That scar liquid is clearly a scam! And they have the audacity to sue Scar Cream! Never mind how much Scar Cream helped their products sell, Scar Cream’s effects are real! Their scar liquid is just fake advertising, should I sue them for deceiving consumers? LOL!”

A wave of online support for Scar Cream began, and countless internet users joined in, criticizing Yuefu New Look.

Some even compared the products of both companies and brought up regulations to analyze how Yuefu New Look was shamelessly exploiting the situation.

The comments supporting Yuefu New Look were quickly buried.

Under Lin Tianzhen’s meticulous planning and promotion, public opinion on the internet quickly tilted in favor of Xinyue Group.

While the online battle raged on, Shen Fei didn’t pay much attention to it.

After dealing with the important matters, he became a seasoned home cook, focusing all his attention on his wife and daughter. His phone had become almost a decoration, used only occasionally.

For three consecutive days, the ‘Scar Cream’ lawsuit kept gaining attention.

But what concerned the netizens even more was the escalating international situation between the Middle East and the US.

The Middle East had indeed retaliated against the US, which escalated the international tensions.

This action reflected in the futures market, where international oil prices surged rapidly.

The next day, oil prices rose to 50 dollars per barrel.

As the futures market was about to close, oil prices skyrocketed to 57 dollars per barrel.

It was exactly the 60-point increase Shen Fei had predicted.

At the Yunhe Villa, Shen Fei was constantly monitoring the fluctuations in oil prices.

When he saw the price peak exactly as it had in his previous life, he clicked on the call screen, preparing to call Hu Yuantai.

Before he could make the call, Hu Yuantai beat him to it.

“Brother Fei, the international oil price has hit the point you mentioned! It’s up by exactly 60 points. The market is about to close—are you sure you don’t want to wait a little longer?”

Hu Yuantai frowned, his tone heavy.

Previously, he had always followed Shen Fei’s lead, but this time, he had a different opinion.

“Hmm, before the market closes, sell off everything I have!” Shen Fei replied calmly.

“Brother Fei… have you thought this through? The price will definitely keep rising! Given the current trend, oil could easily reach 100 dollars a barrel…” Hu Yuantai continued to persuade.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 407: Who Are You Two With?

Previously, when Hu Yuantai saw the Middle East signaling a counterattack, he was certain that the price of international crude oil would exceed $100 per barrel.

However, when he asked Shen Fei about it, Shen Fei gave a negative answer, which caused Hu Yuantai’s certainty to waver, and his prediction of $100 per barrel no longer seemed so certain.

Just as he was doubting whether his earlier prediction was wrong, the Middle East directly launched a counterattack against the US, which immediately solidified Hu Yuantai’s belief. He was now completely convinced that international crude oil prices would skyrocket past $100.

It wasn’t just Hu Yuantai—other investors also halted their selling of international crude oil after witnessing the Middle East’s response. The trading volume of crude oil on the international futures market dropped to zero.

No one was willing to sell any international crude oil at this point, because once sold, they would no longer have access to buy it back.

Some even went as far as lifting the price of international crude oil to $60 per barrel in private transactions, though the trading volume remained minimal.

It was clear that all the major players in the international futures market were expecting the price of crude oil to continue rising rapidly.

When Shen Fei still insisted on selling, Hu Yuantai furrowed his brow and was ready to persuade him again.

After all, he had made a fortune by following Shen Fei’s lead, and his ability to invest such large sums of money in the stock market was entirely thanks to Shen Fei.

Now that there was a clear path to profits, Hu Yuantai couldn’t understand why Shen Fei was unwilling to wait. He felt it was necessary to try convincing him again.

Hu Yuantai tried his best, struggling with all his might to persuade Shen Fei.

However, when he paused, Shen Fei casually replied, “Yuantai, just sell it! Don’t try to convince me anymore!”

After a pause, Shen Fei spoke earnestly to Hu Yuantai:

“Yuantai, this opportunity to make big money is like gambling; the key is to know when to stop. Being too greedy is not good! Once today is over, the stock market will close for the next two days. If the situation changes, you won’t even be able to sell if you wanted to!”

Despite Shen Fei’s advice, Hu Yuantai didn’t listen at all.

Change?

The Middle East had directly counterattacked—how could the US remain indifferent? If this escalates, where would they save face?

If this was the case, the US’s dominant position would be directly shaken.

How could the US tolerate such an event?

Even though Hu Yuantai had always been obedient to Shen Fei in the past, now he was fully confident in his own judgment, and he couldn’t even consider Shen Fei’s advice.

“Brother Fei, no matter what, I’m sticking to my own opinion. I believe the price of international crude oil will really rise to $100 or even higher in two days. I want to wait a little longer, even though the price is only $60 now… I’m not listening to you this time!” Hu Yuantai said seriously.

Seeing that Hu Yuantai was so firm in his decision, Shen Fei understood that nothing he said would change his mind.

Since that was the case, Shen Fei decided to let Hu Yuantai do as he wished!

After all, even if there were losses, it would still be a smaller loss compared to the huge gain of international crude oil prices rising 60 points!

“Fine, I won’t persuade you anymore. If you want to gamble, then go ahead! But I’m selling my $32 billion worth!” Shen Fei replied helplessly.

“Alright, Brother Fei, I’ll sell all of yours! Right now, the price of international crude oil is $57, but many big capital players have privately raised the price to $60, so I’ll operate at $60 for you!” Hu Yuantai said earnestly.

“Good, thank you, Yuantai!”

Shen Fei paused, then advised once more, “Yuantai, I understand you want to wait a bit longer, but the market will close soon, so don’t try to bottom out or anything!”

“Brother Fei, even if I wanted to, I can’t! I’m not that skilled!” Hu Yuantai chuckled lightly.

Shen Fei nodded when he heard this. “Then I’m relieved!”

“Brother Fei, I’ll start the operation now. Once the funds are transferred out, I’ll send them to you immediately!” Hu Yuantai said quietly.

Shen Fei acknowledged and didn’t say anything else.

Once the call ended, Hu Yuantai’s side…

“What did Brother Fei say?” Jiang Tiancheng asked hurriedly.

“I had it on speakerphone. Brother Fei is doing a full sell-off! He’s not waiting anymore!” Hu Yuantai said, giving Jiang Tiancheng a glare.

“I see…”

Jiang Tiancheng had been pondering what decision to make, so he didn’t really listen to what Shen Fei had said on the phone.

“About this, who are you two going to follow? Brother Fei isn’t waiting, but I’m thinking of waiting a few more days and seeing!” Hu Yuantai frowned.

Duang Guqiang, who had been listening quietly, relaxed his furrowed brow and said through gritted teeth, “Yuantai, I’m with you!”

Originally, he wasn’t very interested in international crude oil, but when he heard that Shen Fei had made the decision, he decided to invest 5 billion yuan.

If they sold now, he would only make 3 billion yuan.

But what if the price of international crude oil really rises to $100 per barrel? Then he would make even more.

He couldn’t let go of that possibility!

“Tiancheng, who are you with?” Hu Yuantai asked, looking at Jiang Tiancheng.

“…”

Jiang Tiancheng hesitated for a while but didn’t speak.

“Just say it already! If you hesitate any longer, the market will be closing soon!” Hu Yuantai said in a deep voice.

“Well, I’ll choose to follow Brother Fei. I’ll sell all my 10 billion yuan as well!” Jiang Tiancheng said lightly.

As for why he chose to align with Shen Fei, Jiang Tiancheng wasn’t entirely sure himself.

He knew that if the price of international crude oil rose to $100 per barrel, it would be a huge profit, but he couldn’t wait any longer.

His mind was a bit foggy, and he suspected it was because he trusted Shen Fei too much.

When this was said, both Hu Yuantai and Duang Guqiang were somewhat surprised.

They hadn’t expected Jiang Tiancheng to make this choice.

But with time running out, Hu Yuantai simply nodded.

“Alright! Since you’re with Brother Fei, then I’ll sell yours too!”

“Good!”

Hu Yuantai didn’t hesitate any longer and began the operation.

At the last moment before the market closed, he sold all the international crude oil worth 43 billion yuan at $60 per barrel.

Within just a few minutes, despite the price of international crude oil having risen, the large amount of oil stock was quickly snapped up.

Shen Fei’s investment of 32 billion yuan turned into 52 billion yuan.

Jiang Tiancheng’s investment of 10 billion yuan became 18 billion yuan!

Because demand outstripped supply, even with the premium, the orders were in high demand.

Despite this, Hu Yuantai and Duang Guqiang still had to wait.

At the moment the transaction was completed, the international futures market closed for the day.

The next two days were the market’s off days!

—————- END —————-

Chapter 408: A Breakthrough in Vision!

Late at night.

Hu Yuantai acted swiftly. Not long after withdrawing the funds, he transferred 51 billion (after deducting fees) to Shen Fei.

However, seeing the incoming transfer, Shen Fei remained completely calm.

51 billion.

The figure sounded massive, but according to Shen Fei’s plan, the money wouldn’t stay in his account for long.

First, Xinyue Real Estate needed to cover its previous shortfall of 5–6 billion. Ever since Shen Fei, holding 70% of the shares, acquired the ownership of Luohu Mountain, he hadn’t paid a single penny.

Although Jiang Tiancheng, Hu Yuantai, and Duan Guxiang had never confronted him about contributing money, Shen Fei decided he must provide funds, including those for the company’s operation and the startup costs for a luxury villa project.

Upon careful calculation, the initial investment for Xinyue Real Estate alone was already at 10 billion.

And that was just the beginning…

On the other hand, for Xinyue Technology, although Ji Jian, who was developing the lithography machine, never requested funds directly, Shen Fei realized from Hu Feier’s reports that progress had reached a critical point requiring financial input.

Moreover, Hu Feier had already negotiated a partnership with the Shenzhen Institute on the “Misu” chip research project. The two parties established a subsidiary under Xinyue Technology, where Xinyue Technology holds an 80% stake, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and its Shenzhen Institute collectively share the remaining 20%.

Over the next phases, Xinyue Technology needed to provide 20 billion in funding to the Shenzhen Institute, divided across four installments.

Hu Feier had already finalized the details and agreements. After reviewing the terms, Shen Fei concluded it was a deal maximizing Xinyue Technology’s benefits.

Under these circumstances, Shen Fei needed to allocate the first startup installment—5 billion.

Altogether, just for Xinyue Real Estate, Xinyue Technology, and the “Misu” chip project, the total investment exceeded 20 billion.

From this perspective, while his account still looked substantial, it was far from enough.

Nevertheless, at this stage, Shen Fei felt some temporary relief.

If it weren’t for the international crude oil wave, the 32 billion initially in his account wouldn’t have lasted long.

—

Early the next morning.

Before the 51 billion could even “warm up” in his account, Shen Fei transferred 7 billion to Xinyue Real Estate.

Then, he wired another 5 billion to Xinyue Technology.

Hearing this from the finance team, Hu Feier was utterly shocked.

5 billion was no small amount.

Without hesitation, she immediately called Shen Fei.

“Mr. Shen, we just secured the partnership with the Shenzhen Institute. Once the project starts, we’ll need to allocate 5 billion! There are so many expenses. Xinyue Tech doesn’t need such a large sum right now, does it?”

More than the 5 billion, Hu Feier was even more curious about where Shen Fei got so much money.

From what she knew via Hu Yuantai, Shen Fei had profited over 30 billion through short-selling Tesla using a 60x leverage.

But that 30 billion clearly wasn’t enough.

Just acquiring the Luohu Mountain property cost 7 billion, and another 600 million went to purchasing Xinyue Technology. So far, he’d already invested 10 billion.

On top of that, the chip project’s first phase required 5 billion.

With all these expenses, Shen Fei’s funds were stretched thin.

Yet the current revenue and scale of Yuba Gao (the scar-removal product) couldn’t possibly generate enough cash flow. But Shen Fei showed no sign of financial strain.

This made Hu Feier all the more curious. To her, investing 5 billion now was simply unfathomable.

“Xinyue Tech also needs funds now, doesn’t it? If we don’t invest in technology development, it’ll only delay success,” Shen Fei replied firmly.

“But Mr. Shen, we still have a few billion in the account. We can hold on for now! Once the Shenzhen Institute project kicks off, you’ll have to inject 5 billion immediately. They can’t afford to wait!” Hu Feier urged.

“Yes, but neither side can wait! As for the funds, don’t worry. The fact that I can transfer money now means I still have enough. When the time comes, the Shenzhen Institute’s funding will also be fully covered,” Shen Fei assured confidently.

Hearing this, Hu Feier resisted the urge to ask directly where all this money was coming from.

Instead, she said sincerely, “Mr. Shen, I’m just worried the financial burden might be too much. Technology—whether it’s lithography machines or chips—is a bottomless pit once you start!”

“I’m aware. That’s why I acquired this company and ventured into the tech field. No matter the investment, as long as we succeed, it’s worth it! You, of all people, know how crucial the lithography machine and chips are—not just for China, but for our company as well! You don’t need to worry about funding. I’ll ensure you have everything needed to deliver results as soon as possible,” Shen Fei said firmly.

Hu Feier didn’t know what to say for a moment.

His vision had expanded dramatically.

Providing ample funding meant Shen Fei had full confidence in both the lithography machine and chip projects!

From a degenerate who wasted his days gambling and drinking to a billionaire with such foresight and ambition—it was hard to imagine how Shen Fei had transformed so drastically.

Hu Feier deeply admired Shen Fei and couldn’t help but feel curious and expectant about his future business ventures.

“Mr. Shen, don’t worry. Ji Jian has promised to develop the lithography machine in about two years! The only challenge now is importing the related materials into China. That’s not easy and will require massive funding!” Hu Feier explained.

Then, without waiting for Shen Fei’s response, she continued,

“But that’s a concern for later. When the time comes, Ji Jian will reach out to you directly!”

“Mr. Shen, I actually called to ask you something. For the ‘Misu’ chip project, what should we name Xinyue Technology’s subsidiary? The CAS and Shenzhen Institute asked me to consult you.”

“Let’s call it XY,” Shen Fei replied calmly.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 409: Absolutely No Compromise!

XY.

It represented the initials of Xinyue.

Shen Fei’s intention was clear—he wanted the Xinyue brand to cover all of his ventures.

Hu Feier wasn’t surprised by Shen Fei’s decision.

After all, looking at Shen Fei’s businesses, weren’t they all named Xinyue Real Estate, Xinyue Technology, and Xinyue Group?

Even if he had named the subsidiary Xinyue Chips, she wouldn’t have found it unusual.

Not that her opinion mattered—she knew Shen Fei wouldn’t listen to her suggestions anyway.

“Alright, we’ll go with XY. The subsidiary should be ready within a week. As for the office location, I’ve chosen the building opposite the Shenzhen Institute. Renovations can be done in two weeks, and the launch ceremony will be ready. Would you like to attend the ribbon-cutting event? Leaders from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Shenzhen Institute will be there, and even Secretary Yu, the top official in Shenzhen, will make an appearance,” Hu Feier said seriously.

Shen Fei shook his head helplessly.

“I won’t attend. Once the subsidiary launches, it’ll already draw attention from the institute’s circle and attract plenty of big names. Journalists will have their eyes on the subsidiary and the research institute. If I show up, it’ll just spark more public gossip. I’d rather stay out of it—you can oversee everything instead.”

“Alright, then we’ll keep things low-key,” Hu Feier quickly agreed, recalling the online rumors about Shen Fei.

“Good. If they need the first phase of research funding, just let me know—I’ll arrange it right away,” Shen Fei added.

“Understood, Mr. Shen!”

After hanging up, Shen Fei leaned back on the sofa, closing his eyes.

Of the over 50 billion yuan he’d received, only 30 billion remained after all the investments.

But Shen Fei wasn’t in a hurry to touch this remaining amount.

Even though he’d secured a foothold in the critical fields of lithography machines and chips, Shen Fei felt it wasn’t enough.

The next step was to prepare in advance by acquiring promising sunrise industry companies for the future.

As a reborn man, Shen Fei possessed knowledge of the next twenty years of technological and market trends.

He knew clearly which companies would become industry giants.

With this foresight and opportunity, Shen Fei couldn’t afford to miss out.

To build the commercial empire he envisioned, the fastest route was through acquisitions.

Otherwise, it would take half a lifetime to create a business empire capable of influencing both people’s daily lives and the nation’s technological advancements.

For Shen Fei, that timeline was far too slow!

With this thought, the remaining 30 billion seemed rather tight.

But Shen Fei overlooked one thing—only five or six months had passed since his rebirth.

—

As Shen Fei frowned over his plans, his thoughts were interrupted by a phone call.

Seeing the caller ID, his fatigue vanished, replaced by a faint smile.

“Ayan, what’s up?”

“Shen Fei, Yuefu Xinmao called. They’re withdrawing their lawsuit and won’t demand an apology from us. However, they’re asking us to stop our public attacks immediately. I think they’ve realized the current online narrative is being guided by us,” Han Xinyan said with a laugh.

“Oh? Well, we have Lin Tianzhen to thank for that,” Shen Fei responded cheerfully.

“Indeed. I didn’t expect Minister Lin to so decisively steer public opinion in our favor. Now, most netizens are mocking Yuefu Xinmao. The damage to their brand is severe—that’s why they’re desperate to resolve the issue quickly,” Han Xinyan explained.

“So, do you still think I was crazy for offering Lin Tianzhen such a high salary?” Shen Fei teased.

“Tch, are you making fun of me now?” Han Xinyan retorted with mild annoyance.

After a pause, she asked, “So what’s your plan regarding Yuefu Xinmao? They’re withdrawing their lawsuit and don’t want an apology anymore.”

“Do you think we should let them off the hook? Remember when our Yuexin series launched, Yuefu Xinmao wasn’t even on the market? Their scar-healing liquid was originally called Wuxia Liquid. Only after our Scar Healing became popular did they change their product name. We brought them so much attention, and they turned around to attack us? How can we tolerate that? This lawsuit is going forward—it’ll be Yunhe Law Firm’s first major battle in Shenzhen. It’ll also send a message that we’re not to be messed with!” Shen Fei said firmly.

“So you mean we’ll continue fighting them?” Han Xinyan frowned.

“Exactly—no compromise! Tell Lin Tianzhen to push even harder. Xinyue Group has already become a rival to the entire skincare industry in China. If we don’t assert our dominance now, we’ll face even bigger troubles down the road,” Shen Fei declared.

“Alright, we’ll do as you say. I’ll talk to Lin Tianzhen right away!” Han Xinyan smiled, unsurprised by Shen Fei’s determination.

She then added, “On another note, I’ve secured agreements with major shopping malls in Shenzhen and surrounding cities. They’re eager to have our physical stores. We can start renovations soon.”

“Great, Ayan. I trust you to handle this perfectly. Make sure we put extra effort into the store designs. Our style needs to outshine those of international brands,” Shen Fei said.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it!” Han Xinyan assured him.

Then her tone softened as she added with a laugh, “Now that business is settled, let’s talk about personal matters!”

Her voice turned gentle, and she addressed him as “husband.”

“Honey, we haven’t taken Yueyue out to play for a long time, have we? Tomorrow’s the weekend—let’s take a break from work.”

Shen Fei froze for a moment.

If Han Xinyan hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have realized this. Thinking carefully, ever since Han Xinyan became a workaholic, the three of them hadn’t gone out together.

“Kids at Yueyue’s age just want to spend time with their parents. Even if she doesn’t say it, she definitely wants to be with us. We’ve neglected her,” Han Xinyan sighed softly.

“You’re right. Let’s take Yueyue to the amusement park tomorrow,” Shen Fei said with a smile.

“Perfect! I’ve been feeling worn out lately, so it’s a good chance to relax,” Han Xinyan agreed happily.

—————- END —————-

Chapter 410: Your Mom is Lying!

The next day.

Shen Fei drove the car, carrying the little girl and Han Xinyan to the amusement park.

Around them, experts and bodyguards such as Deng Xinyuan and Song Xunana surrounded them from all directions.

When the little girl heard that Shen Fei and Han Xinyan were taking her to the amusement park, she was overjoyed.

“Mom, is this true? Are you really taking me to the amusement park today? I’m so happy!”

“Yes, Mommy is taking you to the amusement park. You can play for as long as you want!” Han Xinyan felt guilty seeing her little girl so excited.

This was not like before.

Before, Han Xinyan wanted to take her child to the amusement park but couldn’t due to financial constraints, so she had to set aside that wish.

But now, life had improved. However, due to her busy work schedule, she had neglected her daughter.

Even though Shen Fei would take their little girl to the amusement park whenever he had free time, it felt completely different when all three of them went together as a family.

Han Xinyan knew this well, and when she saw her daughter’s eager look, she couldn’t help but feel guilty.

“Mom is the best! Dad is also the best!”

The little girl cheered and hugged Han Xinyan, planting a kiss on her cheek.

Hearing their mother-daughter interaction, Shen Fei felt deeply moved.

In his past life, whenever he saw his daughter alone, looking lonely in her room, he would feel incredibly guilty.

But now, seeing the warm interaction between mother and daughter in this reborn life, his guilt was somewhat alleviated.

After a half-hour drive, the family of three arrived at the largest amusement park in Shenzhen.

Once Shen Fei, Han Xinyan, and Shen Jiayue got out of the car, Deng Xin and the others became vigilant.

They kept a near and far distance from the family, making it impossible to tell that they were protecting them.

Especially the three people sent by Hu Yuantai, who were exceptionally good at maintaining the right distance.

This made Shen Fei doubt their identities deeply.

In his past life, when he attended major events and saw national leaders, he noticed how the bodyguards around them protected their clients.

These three people were protecting them in exactly the same way.

As he suspected their identities, his curiosity about Hu Yuantai’s background grew stronger.

If these three people were really as capable as he thought, how powerful must Hu Yuantai be to have such people at his service?

Compared to these three, Deng Xin and his team seemed amateurish.

They were fully focused but didn’t have the calmness these three showed.

The family entered the amusement park, excited to explore, when a young voice suddenly rang out.

“Shen Jiayue!”

Hearing the voice, Shen Fei, Han Xinyan, and Shen Jiayue immediately turned their heads.

A small child was running toward them.

When they saw the child, both Shen Fei and Han Xinyan were stunned.

They recognized the child, and more importantly, they knew the child’s parents.

The child was Zhou Xingxing from the Big Windmill Kindergarten.

Last time, the two children had a conflict at the kindergarten gate. Zhou Xingxing’s mother, Li Xiuying, was very harsh, insulting Shen Jiayue and even turning her anger toward Han Xinyan. The matter ended only after Shen Fei slapped Li Xiuying a few times, leaving her angrily unsatisfied.

That’s why, when they saw this child, their joy was somewhat dampened.

Unlike Shen Fei and Han Xinyan’s emotions, Zhou Xingxing’s parents, Zhou Wuneng and Li Xiuying, were visibly nervous and fearful.

Whenever Zhou Wuneng saw Han Xinyan before, his mind would wander, but now, he didn’t even dare to glance at her.

Li Xiuying, known for her sharp tongue and toughness, who even the kindergarten teachers dared not provoke, was now trembling and visibly uncomfortable when facing Shen Fei, her cheek still stinging from the slap.

After all, they knew that Shen Fei’s family was no longer the same as before.

Although Li Xiuying harbored intense hatred for Shen Fei’s slap, she had buried it deep inside because, compared to Shen Fei and Han Xinyan, they were no longer in the same league.

“Zhou Xingxing, it’s really you!”

Shen Jiayue was surprised.

But children never hold grudges, so even though Zhou Xingxing had been mean to her before, she didn’t hold it against him.

And Zhou Xingxing seemed to have completely forgotten his past misdeeds.

“Jiayue, why aren’t you at the Big Windmill Kindergarten anymore? Did you go to another school?” Zhou Xingxing asked with concern.

“None of your business!”

Although Shen Jiayue didn’t hold a grudge, she didn’t have a good impression of Zhou Xingxing, so her tone was a little sharp.

“Jiayue, just tell me! Everyone at the kindergarten misses you!” Zhou Xingxing didn’t seem to notice her tone and even began to act coquettishly.

“So you are too?” Shen Jiayue blinked her eyes.

Zhou Xingxing’s face turned red, and he nodded.

“What are you thinking? Do you want me to hit you again?”

Shen Jiayue waved her hands as if to threaten him.

Zhou Xingxing was startled but then laughed, saying, “Shen Jiayue, I know you wouldn’t hit me! Back in kindergarten, you only raised your fist to scare me! But next time, go ahead and hit me! I want you to go back to the Big Windmill Kindergarten!”

“I won’t hit you, and I’m not going back to Big Windmill! I changed schools! I’m at Weideli Kindergarten now! There are lots of friends there, and Hao Xuan Gege is there too! I like Hao Xuan Gege the most!” Shen Jiayue said proudly.

“Weideli Kindergarten? Is it more fun than Big Windmill? I don’t believe it! My mom says Big Windmill is the best kindergarten in our area!” Zhou Xingxing puffed out his chest, sounding quite proud.

Li Xiuying, standing by, felt incredibly awkward.

She couldn’t believe that Shen Jiayue had entered Weideli Kindergarten.

Weideli Kindergarten was so exclusive that even children from families worth hundreds of millions couldn’t get in.

But Shen Fei’s child could…

“Hmph, your mom is lying! She even said that Jiayue doesn’t have a dad! But Jiayue does have one, and he’s the best dad in the world!” Shen Jiayue said proudly.

However, Zhou Xingxing’s attention was completely captured by Weideli Kindergarten.

“Jiayue, tell me more about that kindergarten! I want to hear it!”

Shen Jiayue, forgetting the earlier annoyance, eagerly began describing everything about Weideli Kindergarten.

Zhou Xingxing listened with great interest, then immediately turned to his parents.

“Mom, Dad, I want to go to Weideli Kindergarten too!”