Han Wen scrolled through TikTok until four in the morning last night. By the time she walked out of her bedroom, she could already smell the fragrant aroma of stir-fried dishes. She instantly felt a bit awkward and blurted out, "Is it a little late for me to be coming down now?"
Zhang Yuxi knew she was embarrassed and teased, "Not late at all. You're just in time for lunch."
Hearing this, Han Wen was even more at a loss. Wasn't she supposed to help me out of this awkward spot?
Zhou Cuilan saw Han Wen's discomfort and asked with a smile, "There's still some porridge left from this morning. Would you like some, or would you prefer rice?"
Han Wen hurriedly replied, "Auntie, I'll just have some porridge, thank you." She was worried her stomach wouldn't be able to handle something so greasy in the morning.
After lunch, Zhou Cuilan picked up a bento box containing the fruit salad and snacks Lin Feng had prepared and took it to the school. Meanwhile, Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi took the children to the activity area to play for a while before their nap, after which they would head to the early education class.
"You all go on ahead, I slept in too long today," Han Wen said. "I'll go out for a walk by myself and be back this evening."
When Zhou Cuilan arrived at the school with the lunch, she saw her son and his three good friends drinking milk tea. That's strange, he doesn't usually like this stuff, she thought. She walked over and greeted her son's classmates with a warm smile.
"Are you all eating out today, or did your families bring you lunch?" Since the boys were all good friends, their parents also knew one another.
"Auntie, we all brought our lunch today."
Just as they said that, three other parents arrived carrying lunch boxes. The school cafeteria was closed for the holiday, so everyone just used the space for convenience. When they arrived, the cafeteria was already filled with quite a few students.
At first, everyone assumed the woman with the chubby boy was his mother. It was only later that they learned she was a nanny the family had hired.
The chubby boy opened his lunch box to reveal a balanced meal of three dishes and a soup, with a good mix of meat and vegetables. The other two boys also had home-cooked meals with both meat and vegetables.
But when Lin Jie's lunch box was opened, a rich, delicious aroma wafted out, instantly whetting everyone's appetite. The braised chicken with mushrooms, in particular, was irresistible; its deep, savory scent and rich color were enough to make anyone's mouth water. His meal was also a beautiful mix of meat and vegetables, with vibrant reds and greens that were as pleasing to the eye as they were to the nose.
There was also a small, sealed bag that, when opened, revealed homemade cookies from Lin Feng. Another container held a fruit salad, with the dressing thoughtfully placed in a separate packet on the side. In addition to all that, a small box was filled with roasted chicken wings and drumettes. They were a beautiful golden-brown and smelled absolutely divine.
Lin Jie knew without guessing that Lin Feng had made everything, and a wave of gratitude washed over him. I can't believe he still remembers what I like to eat after all this time.
"Whoa, Jie, your food looks amazing! Can I have a taste?"
"Jie, you have so many drumettes. How about you share one with me?"
"Can I just have a little of the chicken soup? It smells way too good!"
Since there was no way he could finish it all himself, Lin Jie decided to grant their requests and give them a taste of his brother's cooking. As expected, after one bite, they couldn't stop praising it, wishing they could trade their own meals for his.
"Not a chance," Lin Jie said, shaking his head. "My brother made this especially for me. You can have a taste, but don't push your luck."
With a look of pure pride, Lin Jie boasted, "Now you know how incredible my brother's cooking is, right? It's simply unmatched. I'd love for you all to really try it sometime, but he's usually busy with the kids and his business, so he probably doesn't have the time. I'll ask him, though, and get back to you."
The three friends nodded eagerly. "Yes, yes, you have to ask him!"
"I can eat a lot! Can we make requests?"
"Seriously, his brother is handsome, rich, and cooks this well. Why don't I have a brother like that?"
"I know, I'm so envious!"
"Oh, heavens, please grant me a brother like his!"
The more they gushed, the prouder Lin Jie became.
Back at home, Lin Feng woke up, got the babies ready, and then woke Zhang Yuxi. After they were all set, they departed. By then, Han Wen had already gone out. They had done their research and knew it was about a twenty-minute walk, so they decided to just push the babies there in their strollers. Along the way, a teacher from the training center called with a friendly reminder.
They arrived at the training center, which was bustling with parents and babies of various ages. After they checked in at the front desk, a staff member came over. Seeing how utterly adorable the babies were, she immediately squatted down to coo over them.
"Your babies are so cute! How old are they?"
"Nine months? You can't tell at all! They look like they're eleven months old. You've taken such good care of them. They're all so chubby and fair-skinned, like little angels."
The staff member was so captivated that she completely forgot her duties. Just then, another employee, who appeared to be a manager based on her attire, walked over.
"Your babies are nine months old? In that case, Mom and Dad, please follow me to this classroom. This room is specially designed for babies aged six to twelve months. Class starts in ten minutes, so you can go in and get settled. The teacher will be here shortly."
The classroom was very spacious. The floor was covered with thick, colorful playmats, and the walls and windows were adorned with cute decals. The ceiling was painted to look like a blue ocean, with colorful, handcrafted paper fish hanging from it. In a corner sat a wide assortment of toys.
When Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi entered, several other parents were already inside waiting with their babies. They were all stunned when they saw the quadruplets. With such attractive parents and so many adorable babies, it was impossible not to feel a pang of envy.
Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi, however, were already used to such reactions.
Lin Feng set the large diaper bag he was carrying aside and took the babies to the restroom to relieve themselves. Conveniently, the classroom had its own private bathroom. The babies hadn't gone in an hour, and Lin Feng handled each one with practiced, gentle skill.
The other parents watched, impressed, as Lin Feng single-handedly bustled about, taking care of the babies with such tenderness and expertise, while Zhang Yuxi merely assisted by handing him things. In that moment, the dynamic in their family became crystal clear. All the mothers present felt a sharp pang of jealousy.
After the babies were clean and dry, a female teacher gracefully entered the classroom and introduced herself.
"Hello, everyone. I will be your teacher for this early education trial class. Let's officially begin. Now, I'd like to ask all the parents to introduce themselves and their babies."
Quite a few families had shown up for the trial class.
"Hi everyone, I'm Chen Lingling's mom. She's seven months old and has a very lively and cheerful personality."
"Hello, I'm Zhu Yuxuan's mom. He's eight months old and is very active and energetic."
"Hello, everyone. I'm Liu Yufeng's mom. She's almost one year old and is a bit shy and reserved."
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When it was Lin Feng's turn, he smiled faintly. "Hello, everyone. I'm the father of Tuan Tuan, Yuan Yuan, Ping Ping, and An An. They're almost nine months old, and this is their mother."
Zhang Yuxi gave a small, polite smile. "Hello, everyone."
Lin Feng continued, "This is the eldest. He's mature, steady, and very strong." This was clear, as the little boy had been quietly playing with his toys from the very start.
"This is the second eldest. He's cheerful and lively, with a loud voice." That was also apparent, as his babbling occasionally drowned out the other parents.
"This is the third eldest. She's quiet, not very active, but can have a bit of a temper." True enough, she seemed to prefer her peace, not offering anyone so much as a glance or a word.
"And this is the youngest. He's playful and mischievous, very easygoing, and quite a foodie." This was blindingly obvious; he had been staring at the apples and bananas the teacher brought with her, his eyes practically sparkling.
The four babies were all beautiful, each with their own unique personality. Seeing them, all the other parents could do was sigh with overwhelming envy.
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