I'm reborn and I'm an international student again?

"What? What are you two up to now? What era are we living in? Still using this divisive tactic? Why didn't he tell me himself? Why did he have to make you do it?" Chen Yifeng naturally didn't believe him.

"My son is having surgery at the hospital," Chen Caiyue said quietly.

"Huh? What happened?" Chen Yifeng frowned upon hearing this.

Inside an eye hospital in Xinlu.

"Mr. Chen, with current technology, we can only stabilize the condition and ensure the cornea doesn't worsen. However, there might be complications as you get older..." The doctor looked at the computer screen with a serious expression.

This hospital is one of the investments made by Chen Xi and Qian Feilai, and it is now a well-known ophthalmology hospital in China.

The doctor who spoke was also an expert hired at great expense, and was the one who performed surgery on Chen Xi in his previous life.

"Yeah, let's hold on for now. Then we'll wait for the more advanced techniques later." Chen Xi was familiar with this, and nodded calmly.

"Luckily it was discovered early; it would have been worse if it had been any later." The doctor gave a relaxed smile.

In his previous life, Chen Xi discovered the problem too late and missed the best treatment period.

“Don’t worry about R&D funding, just make sure it’s fast, accurate, and stable. We’ll organize you and experts from Australia to conduct the research together…” Qian Feilai added.

Technically speaking, Australia's technology is more advanced.

However, Chen Xi is currently based in China, so it's more convenient for her to come here for regular check-ups.

"If everything is alright, the surgery can begin in a bit. Don't worry, it's not a major operation, so don't be nervous," the doctor said with a cheerful smile.

He has performed this surgery many times and is still very confident.

Half an hour later, a Mercedes-Benz pulled up downstairs at the hospital.

Chen Yifeng walked in expressionlessly and asked Chen Caiyue, "I never let him play on the computer or video games when he was little. His eyes are ruined because of your overindulgence as his mother."

"Don't jump to conclusions and accuse me without even asking the doctor what caused my illness," Chen Caiyue said with a cold snort, arms crossed.

"Besides these, is there anything else causing this eye problem?" Chen Yifeng roared.

A moment later, a male doctor wearing glasses came over and asked them to keep their voices down. He continued, "Please calm down, family member. Mr. Chen's nearsightedness isn't caused by looking at the computer. There's currently no known cause for this condition, but it's most likely due to genetics and endocrine issues. Fortunately, it was discovered early, so the problem isn't serious. We'll perform surgery to stabilize his condition first, and then we can consider corneal transplants... However, corneal transplants also carry risks; there's a possibility of rejection, which means he'll need medication to maintain his health in the future..."

"You make it sound so easy. Why don't you return your corneas and wear glasses? Don't think I don't know what you hospital owners are doing. You just use whatever's expensive and don't care about the patients' lives at all. Where do you get corneas? They cost a million each. How many patients have you sold them to? How much money have you made?" Chen Yifeng was furious and started ranting and raving at the doctor.

However, what he said is not without reason; those laser and intraocular lens surgeries recommended by hospitals all carry risks.

You might not experience any problems for a few years, but the risks will surface as you get older.

"Doctors are professionals. Can't you just listen to what others say? You act like you know everything, like you're an encyclopedia." Chen Caiyue nudged her ex-husband.

The male doctor explained again before wiping his sweat and quickly fleeing.

The hospital owner's father was someone he couldn't afford to offend.

"I thought you weren't coming. My son didn't even ask me to tell you to come." After Chen Yifeng calmed down and sat down, Chen Caiyue spoke again.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could I not come?" Chen Yifeng glared at him.

"Did you come because you care about your son, or because you want to know about Chen Caiyue?"

"You know perfectly well why I'm asking this!"

"So you have both."

"you……"

"The last time I waited outside the operating room in the ward was when I was with my dad... It's a pity he didn't make it..."

"The doctor said everything's fine, what are you being so sad about?" Chen Yifeng sneered.

“You said your son was when he was little…” Chen Caiyue ignored him and continued talking.

As Chen Yifeng listened, he began to drift into memories.

Images flashed through my mind.

She competes with Fang Haoran for Chen Caiyue's affections.

I accompanied Chen Caiyue to the hospital to wait for the surgery to finish.

Weep at the grave and swear oaths.

She got married and had a son.

The company was established and started.

Divorced, then remarried...

After pondering these images, the usually resilient Chen Yifeng suddenly felt somewhat lost.

He suddenly began to think about what the purpose of life is.

I feel like my life is a cycle.

"What are you thinking about? Do you also want to go in for surgery? The doctor just said it might be hereditary, do you want to get it checked?" Chen Caiyue blinked.

"You're the one who needs to get checked! I'm only nearsighted by a little over 100 degrees, I'm not sick! I see you're not nervous at all, you're so carefree."

"I'm just trying to calm you down because I don't want you to worry." Chen Caiyue wasn't truly unconcerned at the moment; she was merely putting on a brave face.

"What do you think is the purpose of a person's life?" Chen Yifeng couldn't help but ask.

"I don't know, I don't have as many ideals as you. I just want to live a good life with my son, and travel when I'm old," Chen Caiyue sighed, leaning back in her chair.

The two started chatting again, first about what was happening in the operating room, then about Chen Caiyue, and finally about their past arguments.

The surgery went smoothly. Just like in his previous life, Chen Xi was first given anesthesia, then felt a stinging pain in his eyes, and then couldn't see anything at all.

More than an hour later, Chen Xi, wearing an eye mask, came out and was led by Chen Caiyue into Chen Yifeng's car.

Throughout the journey, Chen Yifeng didn't ask about Chen Caiyue's situation, still insisting that Chen Xi got the illness from playing on the computer, and continued his "educational" mode.

After finally arriving at the villa, Chen Yifeng said, "I won't see you inside; I still need to go back to the factory later."

"Thank you, Dad!" Chen Xi managed to say before leaving.

Chen Yifeng's lips twitched upon hearing this, his expression extremely awkward, and he forced a smile.

Although Chen Xi couldn't see it, Chen Caiyue had told him about this scene in her previous life.

I don't know if it's because Chen Xi hasn't called his father "Dad" in so many years that he's happy, or if it's something else...

Upon entering the house, just as the two dogs rushed over to give her a warm welcome, Chen Caiyue locked them up.

"Did you tell him about Chen Caiyue?" Chen Xi asked.

"I already said so."

"And what was his reaction?"

"No reaction. Don't you know your dad? If he believes the general idea, he won't ask too many questions. But is Chen Caiyue really as you say? I thought she was a nice person at the company before."

“I’m not saying he’s a bad person, but anyone who works for my dad will eventually rebel! Think about it, which of the previous managers and factory directors didn’t leave because Chen Nuo didn’t pay his bonus or something like that? If Chen Caiyue takes over Huade, he’ll definitely bring those people back and sideline my dad. Then no one will listen to what my dad says in the company.”

"Chen Caiyue is quite capable. She's already gotten rid of the Chen family and the Zhang family. That means there are hardly any cronies left in the factory, and the whole atmosphere has improved dramatically. With a better atmosphere, capable newcomers won't feel uncomfortable leaving..." Chen Caiyue said, tilting her head.

Chen Xi nodded after listening. Chen Caiyue was indeed quite capable; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to take over Huade in his previous life and then build a brand that became number one in the industry.

"Alright, you should get some rest. I need to go to the company." Chen Caiyue helped her son lie down on the sofa.

A short while later, the sound of the door locking came from behind.

The living room was quiet for a few seconds.

Suddenly, a very slight rustling sound of fabric came from beside the sofa.

"Guess who I am?" A deliberately lowered, slightly nasal female voice whispered in Chen Xi's ear, the breath tickling his ear.

"I can't guess. Let me touch it to find out." Chen Xi lay on the sofa, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

"Ugh!" The girl covered her mouth and giggled.

"You asked me to guess, so here I am!" Chen Xi, wearing an eye mask, got up from the sofa and stretched out his hands, groping around in the air.

"Your Majesty~ Come and catch me! There will be a great reward if you catch me~" The girl said in a high-pitched voice, dodging around happily like a fairy from a spider cave.

"My beloved concubine, don't go! I'm here! Oh my... this feel... it's Shanshan!" Chen Xi lunged forward, his hands tracing a familiar arc, his fingers deliberately lingering for a couple more seconds.

"How annoying, you guessed it right away," the girl said, pouting.

"Your Majesty, I'm here! You've arrested the wrong person, that one is a fake!" Just then, a plaintive female voice suddenly drifted from the aisle to the left of the sofa.

"Aren't you two annoying? Chen Xi and I are playing a game here, what are you two doing here? We agreed beforehand that we would leave as soon as we saw he was alright," Zhao Lingshan complained.

"Stop arguing, stop arguing, let's spread the love evenly, I'm here to inspect the left flank army!" Chen Xi chuckled, without letting go of Zhao Lingshan, he pulled her to the left and followed the sound.

"Your Majesty, the navigation has deviated from the route. I'm here~" A sweet, cloying voice rang out from the right.

"Oh dear, my beloved concubine can even create clones." Chen Xi chuckled mischievously, turning her head to the right and then reaching out with one hand.

"You are Saori Baby!" He couldn't hold her with one hand, which led him to his final answer.

"Wow, Dana~ are you a blind man? You can still find me by smell even with your eyes covered like this!" Saori covered her face, ignoring the fact that the other person's hand was still on her body.

"Nana, stop hiding." He pulled the two women into his arms and then pulled the woman on the left over as well.

"Oppa~ You're so annoying." Kim Nana said coquettishly.

In an instant, she was surrounded by women on her left and right, and a large crowd of people in front of her.

Chen Xi took a deep breath, surrounded by different fragrances.

He suddenly understood how King Zhou felt back then.

"What brings the three of you here?" Back on the sofa, Chen Xi continued to lie down, but her hands were still busy.

“I called you but you didn’t answer. Your aunt said you were in surgery and asked me to come over and take care of you. Then the two of them showed up… Humph.” Zhao Lingshan spoke first.

Why didn't you tell us you were having surgery?

"Exactly, they're still making us stay in the hotel."

Saori and Kim Nana's voices were full of dissatisfaction.

"I was just worried you'd be concerned... It's just a minor surgery, I'll be able to see the light of day tomorrow or the day after," Chen Xi said casually.

Based on my past life experience, this surgery shouldn't be too serious; with some rest, my vision will gradually recover. However, I'll need medication and regular checkups later on, which will be quite troublesome.

"You heartless bastard, we were all worried to death."

"Humph!"

"Humph~"

"Humph!"

The three women spoke in unison, then turned to look at each other and snorted coldly.

"If my surgery fails and I never see again, do you think you'll take care of me for the rest of my life?" Chen Xi asked cheekily.

“Of course, we’ll take good care of you…hehehe…” The three girls exchanged glances and then chuckled.

Chen Xi was terrified, as if he had seen three female ghosts in a horror movie.

"Ahem, to be honest. It's good that you can't see this, so you won't be flirting around with other women." Zhao Lingshan coughed lightly.

"Heh, I won't think that way. I'll take good care of Chen Xi..." Saori proudly raised her head.

"Oh? Really? I remember there's a movie from your island nation where a wife takes care of her blind husband... and then suddenly the water pipes break, and the plumber comes over... I bet Chen Xi will be so angry he'll be groping around in the air." Zhao Lingshan said sarcastically.

“You…” Saori blushed at his words.

Many people have tasted this island nation's specialty products, and she had naturally heard about this story.

Just as Chen Xi was watching the three women fight, a crowd gathered in front of a residential complex not far from the villa.

Taihe Group is one of the well-known real estate developers in China, with multiple properties across the country.

The company's projects focus on accessible luxury, and in this era of high leverage and rapid growth, its approach is even more aggressive than Evergrande's.

"Give me my hard-earned money!"

"Give me back my house!"

One by one, the homebuyers shouted excitedly.

Taihe Group's broken capital chain led to the project's abandonment. Unsurprisingly, homebuyers became the victims, not only unable to receive their properties but also forced to continue paying mortgages to the banks.

According to the regulations published above, commercial banks can only issue personal housing loans to residential buildings whose main structure has been completed. However, in reality, many local banks form alliances with developers to seize land and boost performance.

Before the developer has even finished building the roof, or even just dug a hole, the bank has already disbursed the full amount of the homebuyers' loans to the developer's account. The funds are then diverted by the developer to buy new land or pay off old debts. Once the project is halted or abandoned, the money has already been spent.

According to proper procedures, if a bank issues a loan before the building is topped out, it constitutes a crime of illegally issuing loans under the law and industry regulations. The bank's loan officers, risk assessment officers, and branch managers who sign off on the loan will all be held accountable.

If the signing involved receiving kickbacks from the developer or causing significant losses to collective property, the signatory would face imprisonment. However, judging from Chen Xi's past life, it seemed that very few signatories were punished.

At this time, Huang Qize, chairman of Taihe Group, was extremely worried. Faced with tight debt pressure, he had no choice but to cut his losses and launch a massive asset sale.

The problem is that there aren't many groups that can take on these projects. The larger real estate developers haven't even finished building on the land they own, so where would they find the time to continue buying?
"Mr. Xu, look... the price is still negotiable. I hope you can help me out as an old friend and colleague." Huang Qi rubbed his hands together as he looked at the chairman of Hengxiao who was smoking a cigar.

“That’s easy to say. My Xu family values ​​loyalty above all else. Although Hengxiao is burning through a lot of money on car manufacturing, it’s not difficult for us to lend you some money.” Xu Jia exhaled a puff of smoke and waved his hand generously.

"Mr. Xu, you're awesome! No wonder you're the richest man in the world." Huang Qi clapped his hands and gave a thumbs up.

"Haha, that's for sure. My Xu family has always believed in three things in doing business. If you learn them, you won't have to worry about anything."

The Xu family was delighted to have received such flattery.

"Please enlighten me, Mr. Xu."

"You're just so big, so big, so shopping, so much fun!"

"High, it is high!"

Huang Qi clapped and cheered again after hearing this. (End of Chapter)