Zhang Yuxi carried a fruit platter and some pastries. She called over to Jiang Chenchen's parents, "Come, have some fruit."

The couple sat down, both appearing a bit reserved and unsure of what to discuss with Zhang Yuxi. Zhang Yuxi wasn't very good at socializing herself, so for a moment, the three of them sat in silence.

"Please, help yourselves. I'm going to go check on the kitchen." After leaving, she felt a profound sense of relief.

Lin Feng, busy at work, glanced over at Zhang Yuxi. "What's wrong?"

Zhang Yuxi helped wash the vegetables and sighed. "I don't know how to interact with them, even though they seem so easygoing…"

Lin Feng had noticed this about her long ago. "It's okay," he said, continuing with his task. "Don't you still have your husband here?"

Zhang Yuxi watched Lin Feng. She had a beautiful face and a high-level education, but when it came to life skills, she was a complete novice. She couldn't cook, manage household chores, or take care of the children. Compared to Lin Feng, she felt utterly useless. With such an excellent husband, a sense of inferiority began to grow within her.

Lin Feng keenly sensed the shift in her mood. "Honey?"

"Huh?"

"Are you overthinking things again?"

"...Of course not."

Lin Feng looked satisfied. "If I find out you're doubting my feelings for you again..."

Zhang Yuxi's cheeks flushed. "Of course not, dear! Definitely not!"

Lin Feng nodded. "Good. Go peel some garlic and destring the celery for me."

Whenever Lin Feng needed her help with chores or the children, she would be delighted.

See? My husband still needs me for something.

Lin Feng sighed internally. She was perfectly fine a moment ago. How did she start overthinking again? A woman's mind is truly impossible to figure out. Still, his wife was as easy to coax as a child.

After a little while, Jiang Chenchen's mother came over. "Do you need any help?"

Lin Feng smiled. "No, it's fine. We'll be ready to eat shortly."

A few minutes later, she asked, "Mrs. Lin, do you have a sweat towel? The children's backs are soaked."

Zhang Yuxi was about to go get one when Lin Feng used his Pet Trainer skill. "Dabai, take Auntie to get the sweat towels."

WOOF! WOOF! Dabai barked twice and ran to the side of Jiang Chenchen's mother.

Lin Feng said, "Dabai will lead you to them."

Jiang Chenchen's mother followed Dabai, a baffled expression on her face. Dabai found the sweat towels on the armrest of the sofa.

Uh… this dog is just like a person.

Ten minutes later, Zhang Yuxi brought out dish after dish. Jiang Chenchen's mother quickly washed her hands and came over to help. The two of them placed all the dishes on the dining table, then set the children's meals on a small table to the side.

After everything was set up, Zhang Yuxi beckoned the children to come and wash their hands. They had played so hard that their heads were covered in sweat. Zhang Yuxi grabbed a towel to dry them off. Jiang Chenchen, not shy at all, stood right in front of her.

"Auntie, you smell so nice."

Zhang Yuxi smiled demurely. "And you are so cute!" She always had a knack for getting along with children.

After washing their hands, the children sat down obediently to eat. Lin Feng found a spare bib and an extra-small spoon for their guest. After getting everything ready, Lin Feng finally sat down.

"Please, don't be so formal. Make yourselves at home."

The table was laden with a wide variety of dishes served in small portions.

Jiang's father praised, "I can tell at a glance that you're a great cook." After taking a bite, he was even more impressed. "Excellent! This is even better than what you'd get at a restaurant."

Jiang's mother nodded vigorously in agreement.

Fourth Treasure's voice piped up, "Daddy's Fan Fan is super yummy!"

Jiang Chenchen scrambled to add, "My mommy's Fan Fan is yummy too!"

Zhang Yuxi said with a smile, "You all eat up. After you finish, we'll rest for a bit. How about we go to the amusement park this afternoon?"

The children raised their hands. "Yay!"

No child could resist the allure of an amusement park. True to form, they ate quickly and earnestly. By the time the adults were halfway through their meal, the children had already finished. Even Fourth Treasure's second bowl was empty.

Lin Feng took them to wash their hands and faces. "Go play now, but remember you need to take a nap later."

At the dining table, Lin Feng asked, "Do you two have any plans for tomorrow?"

Jiang's father shook his head. "She just quit her job to stay home, and I haven't found a new one yet. So, for now, we're both free."

Lin Feng nodded and suggested, "We both have classes tomorrow afternoon. Why don't you stay the night?"

Jiang's father quickly waved his hands. "Oh no, that would be too much trouble for you."

Jiang's mother nodded. "We'll head back after the children finish playing this afternoon."

Lin Feng smiled. "I'm driving today, so I can't drink. Since you're both free tomorrow, I was hoping to have a few drinks with Mr. Jiang tonight."

Jiang's father hesitated. "Well..."

Lin Feng added, "We have a guest room, so it's very convenient."

Jiang's father glanced at his wife, as if waiting for her to make the decision. "This..."

Jiang's mother hesitated for a moment. "Then, we'll impose on you."

Lin Feng laughed. "It's no imposition at all. All our relatives live in Meicheng, and all our friends are busy. It's rare for us to have guests. Besides, this is the first time the children have invited a classmate over to play, so we definitely want them to have as much fun as possible."

After dinner, Jiang's mother insisted on doing the dishes, no matter what anyone said. Lin Feng couldn't persuade her otherwise, so he let her be.

Once the children were done playing, Lin Feng took them for their nap. He had bought two sets of bunk beds for the master bedroom, which instantly made the large room feel much smaller. The upper bunks had high guardrails so the children wouldn't roll off in their sleep. Second Treasure and Third Treasure, the soundest sleepers, took the top bunks. Below them were First Treasure and Fourth Treasure, the two little rascals. The beds were custom-made, and each was more than spacious enough to sleep three children. Lin Feng planned to first teach them to sleep in their own beds, and eventually, they would move into a separate room from their parents. In the blink of an eye, they were nearly old enough for kindergarten.

Worn out from playing, the children fell asleep in no time. Jiang Chenchen insisted that his mother stay with him. Only now did he start to feel a bit scared of being in a stranger's house.

Jiang's mother nodded. "Go to sleep. Mommy's right here watching you."

When the other child got a little clingy, the naturally pampered Third Treasure couldn't help but act up too.

"Mommy, you have to stay with Third Treasure, too."

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "I'll stay, I'll stay. Now, go to sleep. When you wake up, we'll go to the amusement park."

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