Chapter 422: Signing Up for Swimming Lessons
After returning to Shanghai.
The days quietly slipped away like fine sand through fingers.
As the new semester's bell was about to ring, the calendar had inconspicuously turned to May.
Originally planned to take a trip back to my hometown in Chuanyu during the holidays, but the scorching sun seemed to be baking the earth, making it suffocatingly hot.
Coincidentally at this time, Xiao Fei was pondering the idea of having the little darlings at home learn swimming skills. After weighing the options, the plan to go back home had to be temporarily shelved.
The three little darlings at home are now growing increasingly adorable and charming.
Like carved powder and jade, their fair and tender skin radiates a healthy glow, their chubby little cheeks are like ripe peaches, squeezing them seems like it could produce water.
The little ones are full of energy, bouncing around all day, making anyone who sees them want to hold and play with them.
In the babies' "little social circle," there's a particularly good little friend named Chen An'an.
When Xiao Fei heard that Chen An'an had signed up for a swimming class, he immediately had an idea: his own treasures should not fall behind! He decided right away to enroll the three little ones in a class, so they can learn and progress together with Chen An'an.
Looking at his own baby's sturdy little bodies, those who don't know might doubt whether they are the same age as Chen An'an.
Chen An'an's dad looked at the three adorable babies, eyes wide with surprise and envy, couldn't help but approach and ask, "President Xiao, what kind of 'magic potion' have you been feeding these kids? They're growing so strong, it's really enviable!"
Xiao Fei frowned slightly, falling into a brief contemplation.
Thinking carefully, perhaps the key was the nutrients previously given to the babies.
Though he meticulously took care of the babies' diet and living, he hadn't really delved deeply into the reasons for their rapid growth.
However, the fact that his own kids grew faster than peers is undeniable, so he responded with a smile: "There's nothing special, just a bit more thought into the daily meals, focusing on balanced nutrition..."
Hearing this, Chen An'an's dad's eyes lit up with anticipation, then opened his mouth but didn't speak.
Xiao Fei sharply sensed his hesitation, so he proactively offered: "I'll put together a meal plan for you later, it's all stuff the kids usually eat, you can try it with Chenchen too."
Upon hearing this, Chen An'an's dad beamed with joy, unable to hide his smile, and promptly thanked: "Thank you so much, President Xiao! You've been such a big help!"
Ever since Pan Lei got a promotion opportunity at the hotel, the responsibility of taking care of the children all fell on Chen's dad's shoulders.
From initially clumsy and flustered to gradually figuring out a "secret" for bringing up kids,
he's now become quite adept at taking care of the children.
Chen's dad silently planned in his mind to look for a flexible job when the kids start elementary school in September, so he can balance taking care of the kids while earning some income to supplement household expenses.
The swimming class they enrolled in is set in a gym, specialized for kids over two years old.
Ten classes cost four thousand yuan, with a guarantee to teach well enough to learn.
Chen An'an had already taken one class, praising the teacher for being not only patient and attentive but also particularly gentle in speaking.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, Xiao Fei brought the three babies to the training class.
The training class pool is built outdoors, without temperature control facilities.
Considering the higher afternoon temperatures, classes for the younger kids were scheduled for this time slot.
As soon as they reached the front desk, the staff greeted them warmly.
Upon learning it was triplets signing up, the staff immediately offered a discount of two hundred yuan for each baby.
Xiao Fei, with a focused gaze, asked seriously: "Can you really guarantee they'll learn?"
The receptionist, noticing Xiao Fei's outstanding demeanor, dared not be dismissive and quickly explained: "When we say guarantee to teach, it means the babies can swim independently without relying on aids like float belts.
Of course, expecting to reach professional levels isn't realistic, especially since the children are young and there are only ten classes.
However, rest assured, if they don't learn by the end of the course, they can continue with the class for follow-up learning."
After understanding the situation, Xiao Fei completed the registration for the babies, added goggles, swim caps, and swim trunks, and prepared to take them to class.
Outside the pool, the batch of students at 2 o'clock were seriously in class, each vigorously practicing breath-switching and leg-kick motions, though somewhat amateurish, but imitating proper basic breaststroke postures.
The eldest has a bit of a contradictory personality, saying he's afraid of water, yet fearlessly playing with it.
Seeing the big pool, his small face instantly frowned, evidently a little unwilling.
Xiao Fei didn't force him, allowing the eldest to play aside first.
The coach, seeing triplets for the first time, looked at the cute little ones with curiosity in his eyes.
The coach, with a sturdy build, four solid abs vaguely showing, handsome and defined features, exuded a unique charm.
He looked at the eldest, then turned to ask Xiao Fei: "What's up with that little guy?"
Upon Xiao Fei explaining, the coach smiled warmly, reassuring: "No worries, that's quite common, no need to rush, just guide gradually!"
The babies trust the coach completely, in their eyes, the coach is the authoritative "teacher",
anything he says, they obediently follow.
This class of little ones is aged between two to three, currently totaling five children.
Parents seated under parasols, some gently fanning the heat away, others wearing stylish sunglasses, all gazed uniformly at Xiao Fei.
They whispered, quietly discussing this handsome man, and upon learning he was the father to triplets, couldn't help but exclaim: "Wow, that's amazing, the kid's mom must be awesome too!"
"Yes, yes, all three kids look so nice and have grown so well."
"This implies that giving birth to them must have been quite challenging back then."
"Indeed, the mom is incredible, truly a role model for women!"
Meanwhile, the babies could hardly contain their excitement, each stretching their neck, eagerly staring at the pool, eyes full of longing, wishing to jump straight into the water to play.
The receptionist informed the coach that this session counts as an experiential class, and the next session would be the official start.
So, after earnestly following along for a bit, the babies eagerly put on their float belts and couldn't wait to get into the water.
The eldest, always fearless, burst into a giggle as soon as the coach got him in the water, excitedly shouting: "This is so fun!"
Then happily splashing around in the water, sending up sparkling sprays.