The Stepmother’s Counterattack: Raising a Child in a Bygone Era
Chapter 650 - 649: An Idiot Who Doesn’t Take the Opportunity to Make Money

Chapter 650: Chapter 649: An Idiot Who Doesn’t Take the Opportunity to Make Money

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"Why do you care about her so much? You, you’re just too soft-hearted. A little crying, a little coaxing in front of you, and you forgive her? If it were me, I wouldn’t bother with whether she’s dead or alive. Not setting off a string of firecrackers to celebrate her mishap is already mercy beyond obligation!"

Listening to Pei Wenping’s indignant ramblings, Shen Mingzhu, with a smile, topped up her cup with some hot tea, "Drink some tea, cool your temper."

After talking for so long, Pei Wenping really was a bit thirsty. She picked up the cup and moistened her throat.

While Pei Wenping was drinking her tea, Shen Mingzhu began to explain, "I didn’t invest this money because of her, but because I believe in Brother Zhao’s project and his ability."

When it came to Zhao Dafa’s abilities, Pei Wenping didn’t doubt them.

"Really make money from developing real estate? How much can you make?"

Shen Mingzhu pondered and said, "If the project development goes smoothly, the return won’t be less than 50%."

Pei Wenping took a sharp breath, "That profitable, you’re not bragging, are you?"

Shen Mingzhu gestured Pei Wenping to come closer, and once Pei Wenping did, she whispered a few words audible only to the two of them.

After hearing this, Pei Wenping’s eyes gleamed.

"...As long as this policy becomes widespread, in the coming years, the number of people buying houses will surge like a geyser. By then, there will be only houses that can’t be bought, none that can’t be sold."

The policy Shen Mingzhu was talking about was housing loans.

Up to now, housing loans were only starting on a small scale, with pilot programs in certain cities.

Wait another year or two, once housing finance services and various housing loan policies become widespread nationwide, the demand for purchasing houses will skyrocket, and people will even have to queue up to buy a house.

This was also why Shen Mingzhu was willing to invest five million in Zhao Dafa’s project.

"Then I’ll invest too. How much more funding does Zhao Dafa need?"

Shen Mingzhu made a two with her fingers.

Pei Wenping drained the tea in her cup, slapped the table, and declared, "Then I’ll invest two million!"

Shen Mingzhu’s voice took on a wistful tone, "Just now, didn’t you say that you didn’t care whether Hongmei was dead or alive?"

"A fool wouldn’t take the money. I might have a bone to pick with her, but why would I have a problem with money?"

Seeing Pei Wenping get serious, Shen Mingzhu in turn advised her, "Big sister, you should think it over. Every investment comes with risks, and if something unexpected happens midway, you might not be able to get your money back."

"What’s there to be afraid of? If the sky falls, don’t I have you, a tall figure, to stand in front of me?"

Some logic, not much.

Pei Wenping was always decisive in her actions. After the meal, she called Zhao Dafa to schedule a meeting.

The two sides had a smooth conversation, and the contract was signed that night. The next day, Pei Wenping transferred the two million to Dafa Company’s account.

After completing these transactions, Pei Wenping remembered to give Chen Yi a call to check in.

The two million was from the funds Chen Yi had made by stock trading.

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"I hate you guys!"

Watching her pouting daughter throw down her chopsticks and run upstairs, Shen Mingzhu instinctively glared at the man.

It’s all your damn fault, insisting on going on a solo trip. And now look what’s happened.

Pei Yang, feeling guilty, put down his unfinished bowl of food, "I’ll go and soothe her."

With Pei Yang gone, only Shen Mingzhu and Pei Ziheng were left at the dining table.

"Erza."

"Erza?"

After being called twice, Pei Ziheng finally looked up nonchalantly, "So Mom still remembers me. I thought in your heart there was only your dear husband and no room for this superfluous son."

This sour tone of voice could compete with a century-old vinegar.

"Mom can explain..."

"An explanation is just a cover-up."

"...Okay, fine. It’s because Dad and Mom are playful and wanted to go out on our own. In all the years we have been married, we’ve never had a trip by ourselves."

"You kids are still young; you have many opportunities ahead. But your dad and I are getting older with each passing year. We also want to take advantage of our relatively young age to experience some different aspects of life."

With these words, the resistant attitude that Pei Ziheng had been exhibiting noticeably diminished by a large margin.

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"Mom, you and dad can leave with peace of mind, I’ll take good care of the house and my little sister."

Shen Mingzhu got up and walked over, bent down, and affectionately hugged him, "Thank you for your understanding, my son. Mommy will come home early and bring you a gift you’ll like."

"Mhm."

Upstairs.

Pei Yang quickly cheered up Pei Tang with a birthday party and carried him downstairs to continue having dinner.

"Mom, remember to buy me a gift."

"Yes, I’ll buy."

"I want double portions!" Pei Tang held up two plump little fingers.

Shen Mingzhu put the peeled shrimp into her daughter’s bowl and asked curiously, "Why double portions?"

"One is a regular gift, and the other one is for my birthday!"

"But mommy has already prepared your birthday gift in advance."

Upon hearing this, Pei Tang’s eyes suddenly gleamed, "Mommy, what birthday gift did you prepare for me?"

"It’s a secret for now, you’ll find out when your birthday comes."

Pei Tang stopped eating and clung to her arm, acting coquettishly, "Mommy, tell me, what birthday gift have you prepared for me? I want to know now."

Shen Mingzhu pinched her daughter’s soft cheeks, "Are you sure you want me to tell you now? If you find out now, wouldn’t it spoil the surprise on your birthday?"

Pei Tang’s mind worked quickly, and she settled for second best, "Then I get to choose the gift you’re bringing me this time."

"Okay, what would you like?"

"I want a pair of ice skates!"

Shen Mingzhu was somewhat surprised, "Do you know how to skate?"

"If I don’t know, I can learn."

Shen Mingzhu readily agreed to her daughter’s request and, in the spirit of fair play, also asked Pei Ziheng what gift he would like.

Pei Ziheng also asked for ice skates, probably wanting to join his sister in learning how to skate.

The next day was the departure date.

The couple deliberately waited until the day before they left to tell the children about the trip, playing a little trick. This way, even if the two kids wanted to join them, they wouldn’t have the chance since passports and tickets needed to be prepared in advance.

After checking their luggage and documents, Shen Mingzhu handed her mobile phone to Pei Ziheng, instructing him to carry it when going out and to call immediately if anything came up.

She then made her daughter recite the phone numbers of Pei Wenping, Pei Ke, and Pei Yang again.

The addresses and phone numbers of their own home and the elder family members’ homes had been memorized by Pei Tang since she was four years old, she knew them backward and forward.

After reciting them, Shen Mingzhu kissed her daughter’s face as a reward, "That’s great. Listen to your aunt and brother at home, don’t run around alone, and don’t trust strangers easily."

"Got it, Mom."

After giving their instructions and reminders to the two children, Shen Mingzhu and Pei Yang took a taxi and left for the airport.

Watching the taxi drive away, Zhao Yun deliberately teased Pei Tang, "Guoguo, your mom doesn’t love you anymore, going out to play without taking you along."

Pei Tang gave a sidelong glance, "When are you going to pay me back?"

"I’ll pay you back tomorrow. Come to the gym with your brother to cheer for me."

After saying this, he made the excuse of practicing and hurriedly left.

For the first time in his life, Zhao Yun was being dunned for debt, and even by a young little girl; even with his thick skin, he felt quite embarrassed.

After leaving the Pei family’s home, he didn’t head straight to the court for practice but turned towards Ren Jingshu’s dance practice location.

"Jingshu, don’t forget to come to the gym to watch me play at 9:30 tomorrow morning."

Facing Zhao Yun’s radiant smile, Ren Jingshu drawled, "I have something on tomorrow."

Zhao Yun’s smiling face instantly fell.

After persistently nagging for a while and confirming that Ren Jingshu really couldn’t make it to watch his game, Zhao Yun left dejectedly like an eggplant hit by frost.

Ren Jingshu watched his retreating figure for a moment, then turned around and continued with her dance practice.

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