Leaving the private room, they came to the lobby. Compared to when they arrived, the lobby was much less crowded. Aside from a few waiters and two receptionists, there was no one else.

Seeing Lin Feng going to pay the bill, Lin Jiajun said with a smile, "It's such a treat to have Lin Feng buy us a meal today!"

"In the future, we'll have to call him Director Lin!"

Everyone gradually walked toward the exit. The cold wind blew, sobering them up considerably.

The receptionist said with a smile, "Sir, you can receive a discount if you pay with a credit card."

Zhang Yuxi asked, "What's the discount?"

"That depends on which card you have."

Lin Feng silently took out a Black Gold Card and handed it over.

As a receptionist at a high-end establishment, she had seen many credit cards. The highest tier she had ever seen was the Platinum Diamond Card. This was the first time she had ever laid eyes on a Black Gold Card.

The receptionist took the card with both hands.

"Sir, customers who spend over ten thousand yuan can register for membership," she explained. "Plus, since you're a Black Gold Card holder, we can sign you up for a Supreme VIP membership, which will grant you a twenty-five percent discount on all future purchases."

Zhang Yuxi asked, "What about this time?"

The receptionist smiled. "You'll get a twenty-five percent discount this time as well."

After getting the discount and becoming a Supreme VIP member, Lin Feng left with the others.

Once the group was gone, the receptionist could no longer contain her shock.

"Oh my god, that was really a Black Gold Card!"

"I thought it was a fake at first!"

The other receptionist, who was settling the bill, laughed. "Me too. At first, I thought he was just a young man trying to show off, but I didn't expect it to actually be usable."

The two of them couldn't help but sigh. He was so young, about their age, yet he was already worth tens of millions. Meanwhile, they were just ordinary workers earning four or five thousand a month. The key was that he was so low-key and handsome!

The first receptionist felt a pang of regret. "If he didn't already have a girlfriend, I would have definitely asked for his number."

The other receptionist was practically swooning. "You're not kidding. That guy is incredibly good-looking, enough to rival a major celebrity."

By the door, the group discussed what to do next. They decided to call designated drivers. It was the holiday season, and they had been drinking. It was the responsible thing to do, both for themselves and for others.

Feng Yong hadn't had anything to drink because he was going to drive. He was already waiting in the car.

Lin Xiaolan pulled Lin Feng aside. "Brother, I need to talk to you about something."

"Your brother-in-law has been in sales for several years and has been stuck with a stagnant salary of three to four thousand. It can't go on like this," she said. "You know how tough every industry is these days, and sales has gotten even harder…"

"So, I was thinking, maybe he could work for you."

Lin Feng laughed. "I leave the shop to my partner to manage all day while I stay home and look after the children. Between a restaurant and a children's clothing store, what would my brother-in-law do?"

Lin Xiaolan was stunned for a moment, either caught off guard by the question or simply not expecting Lin Feng to refuse.

Lin Feng smiled again. "Sis, I really can't help with this. I can't ask my brother-in-law to come all this way just to sell clothes for me or wait tables at the restaurant."

Lin Xiaolan persisted, "Is there no other job available?"

Lin Feng shook his head. At the same time, he tried to comfort her, "I heard you make eight to nine thousand a month, and with bonuses, it's over ten thousand. Together with your husband's salary, that's already quite good."

Good, my foot! Yu Zheng earns at least several hundred thousand a year. Lin Jiajun makes over ten thousand a month, his parents have pensions, and their family owns several houses. Wang Lu's family owns two houses, and she's an only child. Then there's Lin Rui, her own brother. He's earning one or two million a year and is renovating a newly purchased home. And now Lin Feng, the most successful and wealthiest of all the siblings. Only she was stuck with a lackluster husband, living in the single house owned by her in-laws. So many years into her marriage, she had still achieved nothing. With her competitive nature, seeing all her siblings prosper made her burn with jealousy.

Lin Feng smiled. "You should go. Your brother-in-law is waiting for you."

Lin Xiaolan left without another word, not even bothering to say goodbye.

Zhang Yuxi saw everything, and her opinion of Lin Xiaolan dropped even further.

「On the way back.」

Zhang Yuxi drove while Lin Feng enjoyed the cool breeze, feeling refreshed. It was almost five o'clock when they got home.

Zhou Cuilan was making porridge.

"Mom, you're up so early?"

"The porridge will be ready soon. Have some to warm your stomach before you go to sleep."

The couple took the opportunity to go upstairs and check on the babies. At this hour, they were sleeping soundly, like little piglets.

They tiptoed back downstairs, where Zhou Cuilan had already served the millet porridge.

"Hurry and eat, after drinking so much."

That's when Zhang Yuxi remembered something. "Mom, my parents are flying in today. They should arrive around one or two in the afternoon."

Zhou Cuilan was both surprised and delighted. "That's wonderful! It's great that they're coming!"

Lin Feng explained to her, "It wasn't a sudden decision by my parents-in-law. We were the ones who called them last night."

Zhou Cuilan deeply understood the loneliness of spending the holidays without one's children around. "Give me their flight information later. I'll have your dad go pick up our in-laws. You two just get some rest."

"As for sleeping arrangements, it's simple. We can have Xiao Jie go to the old house," she continued. "You and I can sleep together, and the two men can share a room. How does that sound?"

Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi thought it was a viable solution, but she was worried Xiao Jie might not agree.

"He won't disagree," Zhou Cuilan said confidently. "If he does, I'll clear out the study on the first floor for him."

Zhang Yuxi thought for a moment. "If he's not willing, let's just clear out the study and let Xiao Jie decide for himself."

There was a significant difference between ordering him and giving him a choice. Xiao Jie was a senior in high school now, with heavy academic pressure and a lot on his mind. She had been through that phase herself, so it was always right to be a little more considerate.

Zhou Cuilan agreed. "After you eat, go get some sleep. Leave everything to me."

"Thanks for your hard work, Mom!"

"Yuxi, we're all family. There's no need for such formalities with me."

Zhang Yuxi nodded, a little embarrassed. After getting together with Lin Feng, she rarely stayed up all night. The sudden all-nighter had really taken a toll on her. Lin Feng urged her to finish eating quickly and go to bed.

After Zhang Yuxi went upstairs, Lin Feng told his mother about Lin Xiaolan's proposal.

Upon hearing it, Zhou Cuilan couldn't help but scoff. "That woman… when there's something in it for her, she's all smiles and enthusiasm. But if there's nothing to gain, she won't give you the time of day."

"Don't worry about her family's business," she advised. "Every family has its own problems to deal with. We should just take care of our own."

Zhou Cuilan then asked in a low voice, "Lin Feng, tell your mom, how much did you spend at the KTV?"

Lin Feng smiled slightly. "Not much, just a few thousand."

Zhou Cuilan nodded. "Go get some sleep."

After Lin Feng went upstairs, he found Zhang Yuxi already fast asleep. He lay down beside her, activated High-Quality Sleep, and drifted into dreamland.

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