A young man suddenly appeared, announcing an investment of ten million, far exceeding the investments of everyone present. Guo Xifeng naturally needed to find out more. However, her way of asking was quite clever.
Lu Chen smiled faintly: "I only just found out, and I need to thank one of your teachers. She used a reverse psychology tactic to get me to decide to invest here!"
Instantly, Guo Xifeng was stunned, and everyone in the room was somewhat dumbfounded.
What kind of teacher is so capable that a simple reverse psychology tactic could get this young man to invest ten million? This Angel Kindergarten is truly full of hidden talents. However, Guo Xifeng was not simple after all. She saw the problem in Lu Chen's cold eyes, and she became more cautious, smiling as she said, "Is that so? I didn't expect we had such a capable teacher here. So, this ten million..."
She wanted to shift the topic to the ten million. As for which teacher it was and what the reverse psychology tactic meant, her intuition told her it wasn't appropriate to ask in public.
Unexpectedly, Lu Chen interrupted her, laughing, "Yes, that's amazing! Does everyone want to see how amazing she is?"
Humans are curious and love new things, so upon hearing this, everyone agreed.
Given this public opinion, Guo Xifeng's expression darkened slightly, her brows furrowed, but she didn't say anything.
So, Lu Chen stood up, took out his phone, pressed a few buttons, and placed it on the conference table. Everyone immediately fell silent, listening intently. This was clearly a recording.
A moment later, a rather agitated voice came from the phone:
"Who are you? Do you know what's going on? Without my permission, why are you letting him in to teach?"
This was the angry shout from Teacher Song, the teacher who had brought Dongdong into the classroom with Lu Chen and Dong Qingqing and made him sit down. The shout was truly domineering, and although everyone present didn't understand what was happening, they all showed displeasure.
Guo Xifeng, of course, immediately recognized whose voice it was, and her expression became uneasy. The teachers present also wore grave expressions.
Soon, everyone gradually understood what had happened. When they heard Teacher Song call Gu Cong and Nie Rou to testify, and even have other students testify against Li Dongdong, Guo Xifeng's expression softened slightly.
The other teachers murmured among themselves:
"Teacher Song is a bit too strict and short-tempered, but thankfully she didn't do anything wrong!"
"These kids nowadays, really, they dare to tell such lies. Being a teacher isn't easy. Luckily, Teacher Song had the other children testify in time, otherwise..."
"It's all because parents these days spoil their children too much, raising them like this. Look, they don't even bother to find out the truth before accusing the teacher of accepting gifts and wrongly accusing a student. That's too much."
As they spoke, several teachers rolled their eyes at Lu Chen.
However, their conversation didn't last long before the situation took a sharp turn. They heard Lu Chen go on stage and, with just a few words, turn the children against him.
It turned out that Teacher Song had forced the children to falsely accuse Li Dongdong!
Everyone present was stunned. Could there really be such a teacher?
Moreover, after being exposed, Teacher Song refused to admit her mistake, even verbally abusing the students. And so shameless, she even claimed that no one could do anything to her because she was the principal's cousin? Unless she became a member of the school board?
Everyone present, teachers and investors alike, turned their gazes to Guo Xifeng. Their eyes held sorrow, anger, and doubt…
Yes, such a teacher! Who could still trust the teaching quality of Angel Kindergarten?
The recording ended with Teacher Song's furious shout, "What are you capable of?" Lu Chen put away his phone, very satisfied with the recording quality.
When he first entered the classroom, he felt this was definitely not simple and that he should record it to preserve evidence.
Sure enough, he was right. Moreover, Teacher Song even pointed out a very suitable place to play the recording.
This time, it was the investors' turn to whisper indignantly:
"How could this teacher be like this? It's outrageous! How can children learn well under a teacher like that?"
"This teacher is a disgrace, a rotten apple! She'll definitely corrupt the children. My child studies here too, but thankfully not under her!"
"I'm even considering investing. She claims the teaching quality is excellent! How can there be a teacher who solicits gifts and bribes from students and parents?"
...
Guo Xifeng, pale-faced, sighed deeply, looking utterly helpless. She looked at Lu Chen and said apologetically:
"Mr. Lu, I'm very sorry. Yes, this Teacher Song is my cousin. Some parents have complained to me about her behavior, and I've spoken to her several times. But it seems to have had little effect, and today it's escalated to this point. Now, anything I say is meaningless. What I can guarantee is that regardless of whether you invest ten million, starting tomorrow, she will not come to work!"
These words were spoken firmly and resolutely, showing that she was serious.
Lu Chen suddenly felt a surge of admiration. He had played the recording, expecting Guo Xifeng to resent him, after all, this was a fundraising meeting, which could potentially negatively impact her plans. However, she didn't; in fact, she seemed very sincere.
Truly a woman who accomplishes great things!
Lu Chen nodded: "I believe what Principal Guo said, and I also insist on investing ten million. Of this ten million, eight million is equity investment, and two million is bonuses for the teachers. My idea is to use these two million to establish an 'Angel Good Teacher' Award Fund, selecting outstanding teachers each quarter and awarding them prizes to encourage them to dedicate even more love to the children."
He paused, glancing at the focused gazes around him.
Everyone was listening intently. Besides scholarships, there was also a teaching award?
Lu Chen continued, "Principal Guo is excellent; she's a strong woman with ambition and drive, and Angel Kindergarten has a very promising future. As for teachers like Teacher Song, I believe they are absolutely a very small minority of bad apples. Therefore, I still encourage everyone to support Angel's development and achieve a win-win situation. I believe my judgment is sound!"
He smiled broadly at Guo Xifeng as he spoke.
Principal Guo smiled broadly, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Lu Chen.
Under Lu Chen's influence, it was almost a miracle. Many of those who had initially said they would reconsider their investment actually increased their investment. Five third-tier shareholders became second-tier shareholders, and two second-tier shareholders became first-tier shareholders.
Exactly three first-tier shareholders—Principal Guo's perfect wish before the meeting.
No! It went beyond perfect, because there was also a super shareholder, and another two million in teaching awards.
Most importantly, Lu Chen paid the ten million on the spot. However, the name on the contract wasn't his; it was Dong Qingqing's. So, the top-tier shareholder is Dong Qingqing, and so is the school board member.
When Guo Xifeng discovered that the two siblings, one surnamed Dong and the other Lu, were somewhat surprised, but she didn't show it.
Meanwhile, Teacher Song was still slamming her fist on the table, berating her:
"Just wait and see how I deal with you little rascals! You don't respect your teachers at all! A few words from some bastard and you all join in the commotion! Let him teach you, I'll be the one teaching you! Teachers work so hard, isn't it normal for you to offer your condolences? You're driving me crazy! Fine, if you won't let me have a good time, I won't let you have a good time either…"
Many of the children were terrified and cried, trembling with fear.
Suddenly, two directors from the Angel Kindergarten's personnel and administration departments appeared at the door, followed by two security guards, their faces grim.
"Teacher Song, come out!" the personnel director sighed.
"What are you doing? Can't you see I'm teaching? I don't have time!" Teacher Song snapped impatiently. She was in a terrible mood. So what if she was the head of HR? My cousin is the principal!
The head of HR's face darkened: "You don't need to teach anymore, come out!"
Teacher Song turned her head and shouted fiercely, "What do you mean by 'don't need to teach'? What do you mean? Explain yourself! If you don't explain, I'll tell my cousin! What kind of attitude is that? Don't think you can be arrogant just because you're the head of HR!"
"Teacher Song, Director He isn't arrogant, I think you're the arrogant one," the head of administration said coldly. "You come out now, you really don't need to teach anymore, you don't need to teach anymore. You're fired, and the principal gave the order."
"What?" Teacher Song's eyes widened. "What does this mean? How could this happen?"
She couldn't believe it. How could she be fired for no reason? Had her cousin, the principal, lost her mind?
The HR director continued, "Teacher Song, a newly appointed school board member has provided ample evidence proving that you have lost the moral compass and standards expected of a teacher. Therefore, you are dismissed immediately!"
Teacher Song's face turned deathly pale, while the children, after a moment of stunned silence, suddenly cheered, throwing their notebooks around. They were all shouting, "Wow, Dongdong's uncle is so amazing!"
...
The following evening, a grand banquet was held in the Dragon and Phoenix Hall of a four-star hotel. Nearly twenty tables were set up, and while the dishes weren't exactly delicacies, they were still quite lavish.
This was Angel Kindergarten's celebration banquet, hosted by all the kindergarten's staff, investors, and leaders from relevant units.
Angel Kindergarten had raised nearly 60 million in the past two days, enough for ambitious expansion.
Seated at the head table were leaders from relevant units, senior kindergarten administrators, and school board members, including, of course, Lu Chen and Dong Qingqing. Guo Xifeng even arranged for Lu Chen to sit next to her, engaging in extensive conversation with him.
Of course, by this time, Guo Xifeng also knew who Lu Chen was: the head pastry chef of Moon Fang Pastry Shop and the research director of Flying Eagle Biotechnology!
Naturally, keeping the profits within the family, all the pastry supplies for Angel Kindergarten went to Moon Fang.
Guo Xifeng returned after toasting everyone around her, her face flushed.
Although she was around forty, she was still very beautiful, and her figure hadn't changed. Tonight, she wore a sleeveless cheongsam, revealing smooth, wrinkle-free arms, without an ounce of excess fat, like the arms of a thirty-year-old woman.
Her firm chest was quite full, though not as impressive as Dong Qingqing's or Du Haoqi's.
As soon as she sat down, a scent of alcohol mixed with the fragrance of a mature woman wafted into Lu Chen's nostrils, making his blood boil. He couldn't help but glance at her prominent chest.
Startled, Lu Chen pinched his thigh. "Damn it, you brat, you're not interested in women a full twelve years older than me, are you? You're like someone who's eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot!"
As he spoke, he glanced down and saw a soft, white hand quietly resting on his thigh.