「The next afternoon.」

Once the babies woke up, Lin Feng took the BMW and drove out. Their first stop was Rui Pet Hospital. Zhang Yuxi saw the emaciated dog as well, and her eyes turned red. Since becoming a mother, her heart had softened, and she couldn't bear to witness such sights.

"Let's go," she said softly. "We'll come back in ten days to take it home."

The couple then went to the supermarket, where the quadruplets instantly became the center of everyone's attention.

"Look, quadruplets! They're quadruplets!"

"Oh my god, they're so cute!"

"Look at that little girl, she's so beautiful. She's going to be a knockout when she grows up."

"The parents are so good-looking. Calling them a god and goddess is no exaggeration at all."

"What a perfect family of six! Their looks are divine!"

"If I take good care of myself, my future husband is still in kindergarten!"

"I really want to steal one and take it home. I wonder what color sack they'd prefer."

Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi were already tired of hearing such comments. They took the babies to buy some essentials.

Upon entering the store, the babies were dazzled by the vibrant colors all around them. The Fourth Baby got so excited they tried to stand up in the stroller. Thankfully, the safety harness held them in place. Otherwise, forget standing up, they would have made a run for it!

After grabbing the necessities, they headed to the seafood section. They weren't there to buy fish, but to show them to the babies. Watching the various fish swimming about, along with bullfrogs, softshell turtles, and lobsters, the babies were completely transfixed, their eyes wide with intense curiosity.

Zhang Yuxi squatted beside them, pointing things out. "Babies, see the fish? And that's a bullfrog..."

The Fourth Baby was fine looking at the fish, but the sight of the bullfrogs sent them into a fit of tears.

"Dada, Dada, hold me..."

Lin Feng carried the Fourth Baby away to look at the live shrimp instead. "Honey, I'm going to buy some live shrimp to make shrimp balls for the babies."

Holding the Fourth Baby in one arm, Lin Feng used a net to scoop shrimp with the other. He bought four full pounds of live shrimp, then paused, weighing the bag in his hand. He thought of the other three little foodies. And then he remembered the biggest foodie at home.

Four pounds isn't enough! Ah, forget it. I'll just buy more. The babies need to eat, and so does my wife.

He turned to a nearby staff member. "I'll take all the live shrimp you have here."

There appeared to be about ten pounds. A staff member weighed them, and the total came to over eight hundred yuan.

"Please scan the code here to pay."

This supermarket required payment at the counter for live goods to prevent customers from changing their minds and leaving the items to die on some random shelf, which would be a total loss for the store.

Zhang Yuxi was surprised. "Honey, are you buying this much?"

"It won't be that much once it's all ground up."

Finally, they arrived at the toy section. The couple bought a doll for the Second Baby and a delicate figurine for the Fourth Baby. The First Baby got a small animal toy, and the Third Baby got a shatterproof music box. With everyone having gotten something new, their last stop was home.

"We still need to buy jasmine flowers," Zhang Yuxi reminded him.

Lin Feng actually remembered, but it was never a bad time to flatter his wife.

"Yuxi, you have such a great memory. I would have completely forgotten if you hadn't said something."

As expected, a proud little smile spread across Zhang Yuxi's face. "Honey, if you have anything to remember in the future, just tell me. I'll remember it for you."

"Okay."

At the flower shop, they bought five pots of jasmine, some lucky bamboo, a few peace lilies, and two extra-large money trees to put in the living room.

Once they got back, they first brought everything inside and then settled the babies down. Delivery for the potted plants was included by the shop. As they were placed around the house, they added a significant touch of green vitality.

"Honey, I'm going to get dinner started," Lin Feng said.

"Great, I'll change the babies' diapers."

Lin Feng started by making the shrimp balls. The task involved deveining ten pounds of live shrimp, shelling them, and grinding them in a food processor. Just the deveining and shelling was a huge undertaking.

After she was done with the babies, Zhang Yuxi came to the dining room to help. "Honey, you devein them and I'll do the shelling."

"Let me do the shelling, so you don't hurt your hands," Lin Feng insisted.

It took the two of them, working together, nearly an hour to finish the prep work. The next step was to grind the shrimp meat and form it into balls.

Each baby can probably eat about seven or eight. The rest will be for my wife!

Soon, a delicate aroma drifted from the kitchen, and Lin Feng called out.

"Honey, it's ready! You and the babies can eat now."

"Okie dokie, we're coming!"

Zhang Yuxi settled each of the babies in their high chairs, washed their little hands, and put on their bibs. It was time to eat.

"Honey, aren't you eating?" she asked, noticing his empty plate.

"I already ate some in the kitchen," he replied.

The truth was, he always wanted his wife and babies to have a little more to eat. Zhang Yuxi had never doubted a word he said, and this time was no exception.

Lin Feng mashed the little meatballs with a fork and fed the babies until they were mostly full. When only a little was left, he let them try to eat on their own. The high chair trays were very clean, so even if some food dropped on them, it was still fine to eat. The little ones adored the shrimp balls; even the Third Baby, who was usually a picky eater, ate quite a lot. Seeing how much they loved it, Zhang Yuxi saved some of her portion for them. Sure enough, the babies all wanted more.

Lin Feng hadn't expected the meal to be such a hit. "In a few days, Daddy will buy you some more."

Seven or eight hundred yuan at a time, so expensive! But for the babies, no price is too high.

「In the blink of an eye, it was time to bring the dog home.」

The pet hospital had already called to say the dog's recovery was going well and it could be taken home for further care. Zhang Yuxi stayed home to look after the babies, while Lin Feng drove to pick up the dog.

When he arrived, a nurse led him to the hospital's backyard where rows of cages formed the inpatient area.

"That's the one."

Lin Feng looked and saw that the dog inside did bear a resemblance to the one he had rescued. Only ten days had passed, but aside from looking a bit thin and having various wounds on its body, it looked no different from the other dogs. Its overall energy and condition were a world away from before. Because its fur had been shaved and Lin Feng was no expert, he couldn't tell what breed it was. It looked a bit like a mutt. Not that he cared whether it was a purebred or not.

The nurse smiled and said, "It's a Border Collie."

Lin Feng was a little surprised. Although he didn't know much about dogs, he knew the popular breeds, and he knew that Border Collies were highly intelligent.

The nurse continued, "Border Collies are known for their intelligence, strong learning ability, high comprehension, and they're easy to train. They're good at communicating with their owners and are gentle, loyal, and obedient. Their intelligence is comparable to a six-to-eight-year-old child; being smart is one of their main traits. According to some rankings, they might just be the most intelligent dog breed. They make the best pets, companion dogs, and are also excellent family watchdogs."

Huh? Why does that sound so perfect for our family?

Lin Feng's heart ached for the dog. I wonder what it went through to end up like this.

According to the nurse, it had an incredibly docile personality and was very friendly toward people. It remained quiet during injections and while its wounds were being treated, showing remarkable patience and good behavior.

The dog had already been vaccinated and dewormed. At the pet hospital, Lin Feng bought a leash, dog food, a bowl, and disposable waste bags. The vet also gave him antiseptic wash for the dog's wounds and a nutritional supplement paste. To prevent the dog from licking its wounds, and to keep the babies from coming into contact with the medicine, he also bought several sets of spare dog clothes.

With all the supplies ready, he could officially take the dog home.

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