After dinner, Lin Jie said he didn't want to go home and wanted to stay for the night. Lin Feng naturally didn't object.

In the evening, the babies went out to play in the yard. Lin Dashan and his wife played with the four of them for a while before leaving. Lin Feng cast the [Protective Barrier] skill on the babies, so mosquitoes wouldn't be able to bother them. A fan was blowing from a short distance away, and Zhang Yuxi fanned the babies as she played with them.

Lin Feng brought over some sliced watermelon. He took the babies to a corner of the yard where there was a sink. The water was potable, which was very convenient. After washing their hands, he put bibs on them and let them eat. Lin Feng had cut the watermelon into tiny pieces, giving each baby a small bowl, which they finished in no time.

Tian Tian ate the fastest, gobbling his portion down in a flash. Lin Feng gave him some more.

Fan Fan ate leisurely, not in a hurry at all.

Zhang Yuxi sat next to the second baby, who picked up a piece of watermelon. "Mommy, eat!"

Zhang Yuxi took a bite. "Thank you, sweetie!"

The second baby smiled sweetly. "You're welcome."

Sitting next to Fan Fan, Lin Feng tilted his head and met her gaze. He deliberately opened his mouth slightly, wanting to see if she would catch on.

Fan Fan blinked and then handed Lin Feng a piece of watermelon.

Lin Feng ate it with relish. "Thank you, Fan Fan."

Fan Fan paid him no mind and continued eating.

When Lin Feng turned his head, he saw that Tian Tian was already down to the last piece in his second bowl. Lin Feng tried the same trick again. Tian Tian hesitated for a moment, the last piece in his hand.

"Daddy, do you want some?" he asked.

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes, Daddy wants to eat your piece. Is that okay?"

Tian Tian hesitated even more, his little face filled with conflict. Lin Feng wanted to see what his son would do. He watched as Tian Tian stared at the watermelon for a long time, appearing to have finally made up his mind. He licked the watermelon and then handed it to Lin Feng.

...

But then, as if regretting his decision, he took several more bites, even nibbling off the sweet tip. Looking at the now mangled piece of watermelon, Tian Tian said generously, "Here, Daddy!"

It's my own son's saliva, so I shouldn't think of it as gross. But looking at the piece of watermelon, Lin Feng was left speechless.

"Tian Tian, why don't you have it," Lin Feng said.

Tian Tian's eyes lit up. "You're not eating it, Daddy?"

Lin Feng shook his head. "No, I'm not."

Seeing how much he treasures it, I can't bring myself to take a bite. I just don't have the heart.

After Tian Tian finished eating, he lifted his little bowl and drank the remaining watermelon juice. He smacked his lips, a look of pure contentment on his face.

Then, his gaze drifted to the other little bowls.

There was no hope of getting any leftovers from the oldest baby. Fan Fan was quietly eating beside them, with only a piece or two left. After having his hair pulled by Fan Fan the last time he tugged on her tiny tuft, Tian Tian was likely a bit traumatized and didn't dare to provoke her rashly.

The second baby, however, had a few pieces left. Tian Tian and the second baby usually had the best relationship, so he probably figured he could get a few pieces from her. He sidled up to her and asked quietly, "Are you still eating?"

The second baby didn't understand his underlying intention and simply replied, "Of course!"

"Need any help?" Tian Tian asked.

The second baby paused for a moment. Tian Tian looked at the last piece of watermelon in her bowl.

"I... I can help you eat it."

The second baby picked up the last piece, took a bite, and refused him decisively. "No, thanks!"

Having been rejected, Tian Tian didn't persist, mainly because there was no watermelon left to be persistent about. He mustered up his courage and walked over to Fan Fan. Since she was eating slowly, she still had a piece or two left. He leaned over the small table and whispered, "I can help you eat some."

He asked in such a pitiful way that it was hard not to feel sorry for him.

Fan Fan gave him a piece.

Tian Tian's eyes lit up, and he gobbled it down in a flash.

Lin Feng couldn't let him eat any more, as he had already finished two small bowls of watermelon. He took Tian Tian to wash his hands and face. Tian Tian pouted, a look of unhappiness on his face. Every time Lin Feng saw his babies looking like this, his heart ached. He wished he could instantly make them happy again. But as parents, they also needed to exercise restraint. The children only knew that it tasted good and wanted to keep eating; they didn't understand that eating too much could be bad for them. It was a parent's duty to supervise.

Tian Tian's chubby cheeks were puffed up, soft and bouncy.

"Do you need to go potty?"

Tian Tian nodded.

Lin Feng took him to the bathroom. When they came out, the other babies had also come back inside. They were lined up, waiting for Zhang Yuxi to wash their hands and faces. Glancing at the time, Lin Feng saw it was almost time for bed. They washed the babies' little feet and put them to bed.

In the master bedroom, there was a custom-made children's bed with a small cooling mat on it. Their little pillows were also made of a soft, cool mat-like material.

"Good night."

Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi kissed the babies.

Tian Tian slept on the very edge, with Fan Fan beside him. This arrangement was made because Fan Fan was the sleepiest and fell asleep the fastest, so she was completely unaffected by Tian Tian's presence. Lin Feng observed for a while. The other babies were all asleep, with only Tian Tian and the oldest baby still playing. Within five minutes, however, they both yawned and drifted off. The method had worked. Usually, at this time, the two of them would play a little longer before begrudgingly going to sleep.

"Honey, I think we should get separate beds for the babies," Lin Feng said.

Zhang Yuxi thought it was a good idea. "Let's see what kind of children's beds are on the market. The second baby and Fan Fan can sleep together, separately from the boys."

"Okay," Zhang Yuxi nodded.

Because they had eaten watermelon in the evening, the babies definitely had to urinate more often. Lin Feng had to get up every three hours to take them to the potty. Tian Tian, having eaten the most, needed to go even more frequently.

「The next morning.」

In the summer, the sky began to lighten just after five o'clock. The blackout curtains in the master bedroom, however, kept the sunlight from coming in. Lin Feng checked the time and went to make breakfast. Dabai's task was to watch over the babies. When they woke up, the dog would come downstairs to get Lin Feng.

Lin Feng cooked some yam porridge and prepared a few cold side dishes. For now, he wasn't making separate meals; the breakfast was suitable for both the adults and the babies.

Dabai came pitter-pattering downstairs and barked at Lin Feng. The babies were awake. To be precise, Tian Tian was awake and needed to go potty.

Lin Feng didn't see Tian Tian in the children's bed but heard a noise from the bathroom. He went to look and saw a groggy Tian Tian squatting on the potty, having a bowel movement.

Lin Feng walked over. "Tian Tian?"

Startled, Tian Tian woke up completely, blinking at Lin Feng. Lin Feng held onto him to keep him from dozing off and falling over.

Tian Tian yawned. "Morning, Daddy!"

"Morning, Tian Tian!" Lin Feng kissed his son. "Daddy will wait outside for you. Call me when you're done."

Tian Tian hummed in agreement.

Less than two minutes later, his voice came from the bathroom. "Daddy, wipe my bottom! I'm done!"

Lin Feng went in and cleaned him up, then asked Dabai to watch him.

"Tian Tian, your breakfast is on the table. Can you go downstairs by yourself?" Lin Feng asked.

Tian Tian nodded and pitter-pattered away.

"Dabai, follow Tian Tian," Lin Feng instructed, secretly hiding at the top of the stairs to watch. He saw his son holding onto the railing, carefully making his way down, one step at a time, with Dabai following closely beside him. After Tian Tian made it downstairs, Lin Feng quietly followed to see if he would eat his breakfast.

Tian Tian was very well-behaved. He played with Dabai for a bit, then went to the dining area designated for the babies. There was a low table with several small stools, perfectly sized for them to sit and eat. Lin Feng had already prepared the porridge and small spoons. There was also stir-fried cucumber and tofu. To be precise, the tofu was mashed into small bits, just the right size for the babies to eat by themselves.

The side dishes Lin Feng cooked for the babies had only a tiny bit of salt. Since it was summer, he added a little extra, but it wouldn't affect their health. Besides, the babies drank a nutritional supplement, making them stronger than other children their age, with higher immunity as well.

Tian Tian found his little bowl, sat down, picked up his spoon, and began to eat. He burned his mouth on the first bite and shook his head while covering it with his hand. Lin Feng's heart tightened. Just as he was about to step out and check on him, Tian Tian picked up his spoon again, scooped up a tiny amount of porridge, and knew to blow on it before eating.

Lin Feng watched for a while longer. Tian Tian was eating splendidly. Aside from occasionally interacting with Dabai, he wasn't fidgeting and was very focused. Satisfied, Lin Feng walked over to him.

"Tian Tian, after you finish eating, remember to wipe here..." Lin Feng said, pointing to his own mouth.

Tian Tian nodded.

"Play in the living room when you're done," Lin Feng added. "Daddy will be down in a little bit."

Tian Tian nodded again.

By the time Lin Feng finished taking care of the other babies, about fifteen minutes had passed. He thought to himself, Tian Tian must be done eating by now.

When he came downstairs, Tian Tian was playing with Dabai. He came pitter-pattering over. "Daddy, tummy's hungry..."

Lin Feng had the other babies sit down to eat nicely, then turned and served another small bowl for Tian Tian, who happily began to eat again.

"Babies," Lin Feng told the children, "if you want more, just let Daddy know."

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