「On the other side.」

Zhang Yuxi arrived at school and grew concerned when she noticed Tang Xiufen hadn't come in.

Han Wen came over and whispered, "I called Teacher Tang. She went to handle the divorce proceedings with her husband today."

"Will she come back in the afternoon?"

"It depends. If things go smoothly, she'll return; otherwise, it might be delayed by a day."

After the meeting, just before noon, Tang Xiufen arrived. She seemed different, but it was hard to pinpoint exactly how. With a radiant smile, Tang Xiufen greeted Zhang Yuxi and Han Wen.

"Let's go. I'm treating you both to lunch today."

"Sure, but it has to be a big feast!"

"Absolutely no problem!"

Tang Xiufen was very generous, letting Han Wen and Zhang Yuxi order whatever they desired. Zhang Yuxi didn't particularly enjoy eating out anymore. Her palate had been spoiled by Lin Feng, and since she hadn't gone grocery shopping the night before, he hadn't prepared her lunch.

Han Wen didn't hold back, ordering all the restaurant's specialty dishes. "Teacher Zhang, what would you like?"

"Anything is fine. I'm not a picky eater."

Once the food was served, the three of them chatted as they ate. When the topic turned to the divorce, Tang Xiufen explained that her husband had been adamantly against it, insisting he was just fooling around and still wanted their family. But her mind was made up. Seeing that the marriage was beyond saving, he finally agreed. They decided to wait for the right moment to tell their son, hoping he would understand.

Han Wen asked with a smile, "Teacher Tang, how does it feel to be divorced?"

Tang Xiufen pondered for a moment. "Not bad, I suppose. The moment I walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, I felt a wave of relief wash over me." The sham marriage she had endured for so many years was finally over, just as she had expected.

"Congratulations on being single again, Teacher Tang! But don't give up on finding love." Han Wen gestured toward Zhang Yuxi. "Look at Teacher Zhang. She makes us women believe in love again!"

Zhang Yuxi quickly added, "If you find the right person, it's love. If you don't, it's just life."

"Teacher Tang, I hope you find the right person soon."

Tang Xiufen smiled. "Thank you, both of you. Once this is all completely settled, I'm planning to resign."

"What? Why?"

"What happened?"

Both Han Wen and Zhang Yuxi were stunned. This was completely unexpected.

Tang Xiufen said nonchalantly, "I want to leave this life behind and start anew. The child will stay with him; he wouldn't let me have custody. Besides, a father and son have more to talk about, so it's probably for the best. With just myself to look after, I want to find something I truly enjoy doing."

Ever since she got married, she had always played by the rules. This time, she wanted to break free and find her true self.

Han Wen looked regretful, then shared her own news. "Actually, my parents also want me to quit my teaching job. Our family is moving."

Now it was Tang Xiufen and Zhang Yuxi's turn to be curious.

"Moving? Why?"

Han Wen organized her thoughts. "For the past few years, my dad has been doing business out of town and has gradually earned a fair bit of money. He isn't based in Yangcheng, and the commute is exhausting. So, they want to move while I'm still unmarried."

Tang Xiufen asked, "So, what are your plans?"

Han Wen shrugged. "I haven't decided yet. I really like being a teacher; it's what I always wanted to do as a child."

Zhang Yuxi was the most crestfallen. "You're both leaving... Soon I'll be the only one left."

Tang Xiufen and Han Wen both smiled gently. Life is just a series of farewells.

Zhang Yuxi returned home feeling rather downcast. But as soon as she opened the door…

WHOOSH! The Fourth Treasure flew over in his baby walker.

"Mama!"

RATTLE, RATTLE. The First Treasure arrived too.

"Mama!"

Then came the Second and Third Treasures...

Zhang Yuxi's mood brightened instantly as she walked quickly toward the living room, her four little tails following close behind. From the kitchen, Lin Feng called out for her to wash her hands and get ready to eat. He was feeding the babies their solid food.

"Honey, did you buy high chairs?" Zhang Yuxi entered the dining room and noticed that the extra chairs were gone, replaced by four children's high chairs.

The chairs were of excellent quality, with soft cushions and supportive backrests. The cushions felt comfortable, and the bases were thickened and reinforced, making them quite heavy. They were even customized with each baby's name.

After finishing up, Lin Feng placed the babies in their high chairs one by one. Then he washed their little hands and faces, and they began to eat.

"I had no choice," he explained. "When it's feeding time, they shoot off like rockets. And they won't sit in their stroller anymore. The moment I put them in, they try to climb out."

So, he had to buy them high chairs, where they could sit in a row for their meals.

Zhang Yuxi fed the First and Fourth Treasures, while Lin Feng fed the Second and Third. The babies were much more active now, so their little tummies got hungry fast. They finished their food in just a few minutes.

After placing them back in their walkers, Lin Feng finally sat down to eat with Zhang Yuxi. The Second and Fourth Treasures immediately looked over, and the couple shared a sense of foreboding.

Lin Feng stopped eating. "Honey, I'll go watch the kids. You eat first."

But did they think it would be that simple? One was a persistent little foodie, and the other was a little troublemaker who had to be involved in everything. And, as luck would have it, they loved to play and stir up trouble together.

Lin Feng tried to coax them into playing, but the Fourth Treasure wasn't even as tall as the table leg, and he glided right up to Zhang Yuxi. By sheer chance, he arrived just in time to see her eating the last piece of meat.

Their eyes met. Slowly, very slowly, Zhang Yuxi lowered her head.

But it was too late—the Fourth Treasure had already seen.

"Mama, meat! Eat meat!" he chirped. "Baby wants meat!"

A cold sweat broke out on Zhang Yuxi's forehead, and the food in her mouth suddenly lost its flavor.

The Second Treasure chimed in, "I want meat too! Eat meat!"

Hearing the word "meat," the First Treasure drifted over, as if to ask, "Meat? Where is it?"

The Third Treasure, who had been playing happily, saw that her older siblings had all run off. She dropped her toy on the floor and flew over as well.

Lin Feng slapped his forehead. From now on, I'm definitely eating in secret!

Zhang Yuxi quickly gobbled down her last few mouthfuls, then showed the empty bowl to the Fourth Treasure.

"All gone, see? No more..."

Seeing that the meat was gone, the Fourth Treasure widened his eyes, trying to get a clearer look at the table. Zhang Yuxi quietly moved the plates away while Lin Feng tried to distract the babies with a ball.

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