Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 406 - 404 Godfather Arrives (Part Five)

Jiayi had no idea how he had come or even how to start a conversation, still shocked.

Huo Zhenyang did not acknowledge the young woman for now; his gaze fell directly on the key figure of the kindergarten, his tone calm yet solemn, "The principal, I presume?"

This was a place for teaching and nurturing, and the principal and teachers had never encountered a man of this type before.

The principal was intimidated by the man’s chilling presence and unfriendly tone and became somewhat nervous, "Yes."

Huo Zhenyang held Zaizai in one arm and extended his other long arm, "Good day, Principal."

The elderly Principal almost had her reading glasses slip off in astonishment and felt overwhelmed by the honor, hastily shaking hands with the imperial-like man in front of her, "You... Good day. Who might you be?"

Huo Zhenyang glanced at the little woman not far away, still in shock, then looked at the chubby bundle in his arms, "The principal can consider me as one of Chu Zhuoting’s guardians. If your school needs any more personal documents for review, I’ll have my assistant send them over later."

Zaizai clung tightly to Huo Zhenyang’s neck, and in accordance with their prior agreement before entering, cooperated and said, "I have a mommy and also a godfather; can I join the other kids and attend the kindergarten now, Principal?"

Godfather? Jiayi’s mind was a bit muddled.

Mrs. Ma furrowed her brows; judging by his clothes and demeanor, she knew this man’s status was not low. She wondered where that single mother found such a gold-laden godfather for her son.

She had been waiting on the side for Chu Zhuoting to be rejected so she could find a way for her son to take his place, but now she panicked, standing up, "Principal—"

Before she could finish, Mr. Ma’s expression suddenly changed, and he pulled his wife aside with a tug, whispering something into her ear.

Whatever he had said, Mrs. Ma’s expression also changed, looking at Huo Zhenyang in astonishment.

Mrs. Ma still hadn’t recovered from her shock when Mr. Ma gave Huo Zhenyang a pleasing and apologetic look. He took his son by one hand and his wife by the other and quickly left.

Mrs. Chen came to her senses, chasing after them and asking, "Mr. and Mrs. Ma, why are you leaving—"

Mrs. Ma was a bit impatient, "We’ve been rejected, what’s the point of staying here and embarrassing ourselves?"

Daxiong tugged at his daddy’s hand, refusing to leave, "Mommy, I want to go to school here; it’s fun!"

Mr. Ma gave his son a flick on the forehead, scolding in a low voice, "You couldn’t pass the test on your own and still want to attend Qixing! Go home and study properly, watch fewer cartoons, play fewer games!"

Mrs. Ma hurried to shield her son, telling Mrs. Chen, "That’s enough, we have urgent matters and must go. Let’s leave it at that."

Mrs. Chen looked dumbfounded as the family of three nearly fled in haste, just moments ago insisting on attending Qixing, and now all of a sudden changing their minds? It was as if they had been bewitched.

After a moment of stupor, Mrs. Chen could only follow and leave as well.

The atmosphere quieted down considerably.

Huo Zhenyang looked at the principal, "How about it, can Chu Zhuoting participate in tomorrow’s written exam?"

The principal glanced at her subordinates and, seeing no more objections, nodded, "Please come for the written exam tomorrow."

"Yay—" Zaizai cheered in the man’s arms.

As the crowd dispersed, Jiayi hurried over, extended her hand, and reached for the man holding her child: "Zaizai, come down quickly."

Tch, the outfit he wore today, even the blind could sniff out its expense. If Xiaobao accidentally dirtied it, that would be another debt to owe.

Huo Zhenyang put Zaizai down, and only then did Jiayi speak: "Mr. Huo, what brings you here?"

"You think I wanted to come? Zaizai called me," the man said coolly, his irritation detectable from miles away, "I provided the interview opportunity for you, and Xiaobao passed his own test, yet in the end, it’s you, his mother, holding him back. You’re well aware that prestigious schools place a heavy emphasis on family background, yet you told the principal you had a child out of wedlock. Did you bring your brain with you today? It’s fine if your son doesn’t get into school, but I don’t want to be accused of recommending a dumb pig to interview with a top school!"

Jiayi gasped, glancing at Xiaobao. This little dumpling had gone and done things without telling her, even calling him here and articulating everything so clearly!

The man didn’t hold back when scolding, his words were cold as a blade, fatally sharp-tongued. She couldn’t stand it, her delicate face turned a shade of embarrassed rouge, and she bit her lip.

Zaizai tugged at Huo Zhenyang’s expensive slacks, looking a bit downcast: "Uncle, don’t scold my mummy. She’s a bit silly sometimes, but she’s younger than you, so of course, she’s not as smart as you."

Jiayi didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, unsure if Xiaobao was trying to defend her or belittle her.

At first, she felt her son was being dutiful, but the next moment, she felt an additional stab in the back.

"Not that old? If you’re not old enough, you shouldn’t have kids. Do you have kids and then make excuses when you mess up, blaming your youth?" Huo Zhenyang didn’t disguise the scorn on his face.

Enough from this man, really!

Yes, she owed him money, and now there was the added debt of goodwill for Xiaobao’s kindergarten, but even so, did that mean she deserved to have no dignity in his presence, to be scolded like a father reprimands his daughter?!

Anger spread across Jiayi’s cheeks, reaching her ears and then her fair neck. She clenched her fists, unable to hold back, lifted her eyelids slightly, and shot a sharp, barely noticeable glare at the man.

Heh, he seemed to enjoy scolding people so much. He might as well become the Boss!

What a pity, he’s just a department manager to date!

Zaizai sensed the impending battle and continued to play the peacekeeper: "Uncle, don’t scold my mummy, she gets really scared easily, she has to hold me to sleep when it thunders..."

Huo Zhenyang’s eyes flashed with a trace of derision: "You think you’re pampering her by speaking for her? This is harming her. She believes she’s done nothing wrong and will continue to be willful and reckless, speaking out of turn without assessing her surroundings."

Jiayi’s anger was about to burst forth, she let go of Zaizai’s hand: "Zaizai, go play on the slide."

Zaizai saw the air between his uncle and mummy grow frosty, cooling substantially, and sighed. Adults could be so troublesome.

It was best for adults to solve their own problems; he waddled away with his little chubby legs.

Seeing her send the little dumpling away, a cold sneer played on Huo Zhenyang’s lips. It seemed she wasn’t convinced yet. Well, he was curious to see what the little lady had to say.

"Mr. Huo, even though this might upset you, I still want to say that I don’t think I did anything wrong by being honest with the school today. I did have a child before getting married, and I’ve never intended to hide that from anyone. I had the courage to give birth to Zaizai, and I have the courage to face all kinds of gossip. I don’t want him to grow up in a deceitful environment, and besides, I couldn’t hide it even if I wanted to." Jiayi locked eyes with the man, not knowing why she felt the need to share these feelings she had never revealed with this man she barely knew.