After Tang Yuxin left.
Xiao Fei also arrived at the school.
This morning, there's an international finance class. He promised Tang Yuxin that he wouldn't let his studies fall behind, so naturally, he wouldn't skip class without a good reason.
Walking through the campus, Xiao Fei started pondering his plans for the future.
Altogether, the system has rewarded him with 1.5 million yuan.
He took out 200,000 yuan as living expenses for Tang Yuxin, leaving him with under 1.3 million in savings now.
Although this amount appears substantial,
it's definitely not enough to raise three kids.
Not to mention Xiao Fei is currently in Shanghai, and he'll have to buy a house there in the future.
So...
He must figure out a way to earn more money!
The kids are growing up day by day; when the time comes, moving homes frequently won't be feasible.
He remembered hearing a parenting expert mention that frequent house moves could negatively affect a baby's development.
Babies are very sensitive to their surroundings and need time to adapt to new environments.
A sudden change in environment not only makes babies feel anxious but could possibly affect their physical and mental health.
Their sense of security is closely tied to their sleep quality.
In a familiar setting, babies feel safer, leading to better sleep quality.
However, after moving houses, babies might need time to get used to the new environment, potentially lowering their sleep quality and affecting their growth.
With these key points in mind, Xiao Fei decided he must earn money quickly to buy a house in Shanghai.
Just relying on the money he has now clearly won't be enough!
But fortunately...
Xiao Fei had access to the stock market prediction chart that the system rewarded him with.
Using the 1.3 million as capital, leveraging the stock market directions, earning several million in A-shares should be a piece of cake.
He believed it wouldn't take long before he'd make enough money to buy a house.
Besides…
The babies had just been born not too long ago.
He still needed to deal with birth certificates, household registrations, and other paperwork.
It's best to process a birth certificate within three months of the baby being born; otherwise, it'd get a bit troublesome.
Most importantly, he needed to take them to get vaccinated.
Xiao Fei recalled that Tang Yuxin had mentioned to him that the babies had already been administered the hepatitis B and BCG vaccines.
Next, they needed the first and second doses of the polio vaccine, along with the first and second doses of the DTP vaccine.
While walking to the classroom, Xiao Fei searched relevant information on his phone.
The more he looked up, the more shocked he became.
There were so many vaccines that the babies needed!
A total of 18 shots from start to finish!
"Raising kids isn't easy!"
Xiao Fei couldn't help but exclaim.
...
"Whoa!"
"That guy is so handsome!"
"When did our school get such a good-looking student?"
"Could he be a freshman? He's ridiculously handsome—he's even better-looking than my own brother!"
As Xiao Fei strolled through the campus, a burst of chatter from a group of girls reached his ears.
He raised his head and noticed that many female students around him were subtly sneaking glances his way.
Being at the center of their gazes made Xiao Fei feel slightly uncomfortable.
He cleared his throat lightly and quickened his steps toward the classroom.
Just then, a bold girl ran up and blocked his path.
"Hey, handsome~"
"Can I get your WeChat ID?"
The girl was dressed in a strapless mini dress, her figure both alluring and confident.
She flirted by tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, her expression smugly self-assured as she addressed Xiao Fei.
In her mind, given her looks, taking the initiative rarely resulted in rejection.
Unless… the other party wasn't into women!
"Sorry."
"I'm already married, and I even have kids."
Xiao Fei shook his head, his tone calm and composed.
Upon hearing this, the girl was utterly devastated!
You're married? And already have kids?
Are you kidding me?
Watching Xiao Fei's departing figure, the girl clenched her fists and stomped her foot in frustration.
...
Ten minutes later.
Xiao Fei stepped into the classroom.
Since the class was a mix of several groups, initially, no one paid much attention to Xiao Fei, assuming he was a student from another class.
But soon, Zhang Bo noticed something unusual.
"Holy crap!"
"Brother Xiao, did you get plastic surgery or something?"
Sitting in the back row of the classroom, Zhang Bo shouted as he saw Xiao Fei at the door.
The classmates who hadn't noticed Xiao Fei earlier were now drawn to him by Zhang Bo's yell.
"Is that Xiao Fei?"
"How did he become so handsome?"
"Yesterday, I heard from the group chat that he apparently made enough money to buy a Land Rover Defender…"
"So envious!"
The classmates whispered among themselves, leaving Xiao Fei frowning slightly.
He pretended to act indifferent and walked toward the area where his dorm buddies were sitting.
Just then, the balding professor walked in.
The previously noisy classroom instantly fell silent.
However, while class was in session, some female classmates couldn't resist turning back to glance at Xiao Fei discreetly.
"Brother Xiao."
"What's going on here?"
Wu Zitao asked curiously, staring at Xiao Fei.
"Probably because last night, I wasn't woken up by your snoring."
"So I'm extra energized today."
Xiao Fei spread his hands casually, coming up with an excuse.
"Damn!"
"That's a thing?"
Wu Zitao complained and looked envious.
"Tsk tsk tsk..."
"Brother Xiao, you were already this handsome."
"Now with this spike in charisma, how do we even hang out with you anymore?"
"Seriously, walking next to you, we'll all look like side characters in a novel. No way any girl would look our way."
The other two roommates chimed in teasingly.
Xiao Fei could only let out a helpless smile inwardly—without the system, you guys really are just the side characters!
...
Elsewhere.
Near noon, inside the teachers' office.
Sitting across from Tang Yuxin, the female teacher Jiang Yu suddenly stood up excitedly and cheered, "Lunch break, lunch break! Teacher Tang, let's go out together for a treat this afternoon?"
Tang Yuxin, who was grading papers, smiled faintly in response.
"No thanks, I brought a packed lunch today."
"You brought lunch?"
Jiang Yu looked astonished.
During the school term so far, Tang Yuxin had eaten at the teachers' cafeteria every single day.
Why the sudden change to bringing her own food?
"Did you make it yourself?"
"Nope..."
Tang Yuxin grinned sweetly, "It's... made by the dad of my kids."
"Your husband?"
Jiang Yu's jaw dropped.
"Wow!"
"Teacher Tang, your husband even made you a love-packed lunch?"
"So envious, wow, so envious..."
"My lazy slob at home? When I head out to work, he's still snoring in bed!"
"People just make you feel so inadequate!"
Her comment instantly grabbed the attention of the entire office.
They all knew Tang Yuxin had kids, but no one had ever seen or heard her speak about her husband.
So, everyone assumed she was raising kids alone after a divorce.
But now…
She had brought a lovingly prepared meal to work?
This was seriously rubbing salt in their wounds!
As the other teachers turned their envious gazes toward her, Tang Yuxin quietly took out a lunchbox and flipped the lid open.
A mouthwatering aroma immediately permeated the office.
Her closest colleague, Jiang Yu, shot up from her seat with a gleam in her eyes, staring at Tang Yuxin's lunchbox eagerly.
"This smells amazing!"
"Yellow Braised Chicken—my absolute favorite!"
"Teacher Tang... Can I try a bite?"
Jiang Yu and Tang Yuxin had both just started their teaching careers at the university.
Being close in age, they had quickly become fast friends.
Tang Yuxin knew well Jiang Yu's love for food.
She picked up a spoonful of chicken and handed it to Jiang Yu.
"Teacher Jiang."
"Here, give it a try!"
Jiang Yu didn't hold back and promptly popped the chicken into her mouth.
The rich aroma of the sauce, tender chicken, and the hint of green peppers and potatoes—it was divine!
Jiang Yu's eyes widened as she feverishly praised, "This is absolutely amazing—so much better than anything in the restaurants!"
She couldn't help but feel jealous.
Teacher Tang actually had such a caring husband.
Meanwhile, she was still single—a fact that was increasingly maddening!
At this moment, Jiang Yu noticed a thermal container sitting nearby and couldn't resist blurting out, "Teacher Tang, what's inside that one?"
Tang Yuxin smiled lightly and opened the other box.
A delicious fragrance immediately filled the air...
Inside was a large bowl of collagen-rich stewed pork trotters soup.
"Gulp..."
Tang Yuxin could almost hear Jiang Yu swallowing secretly.
"Why don't you forget eating out?"
"Let's share this instead."
Tang Yuxin suggested.
The meal Xiao Fei prepared for her was big enough for two.
Sharing with Jiang Yu wouldn't be a problem at all.
"Really?"
Though Jiang Yu responded hesitantly, she had already settled into her seat to eat.
And so, the two started their meal together.
The moment of comparison brought undeniable impact!
Against regular takeout, Xiao Fei's cooking was akin to culinary treasures.
As Jiang Yu continued eating, it seemed like she was nearing sheer bliss.
Her constant praises echoed ceaselessly...