After finishing the pigeon soup, the babies went down for their afternoon nap, and Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi could finally take a break.

"Honey, where do you plan to hold the babies' first birthday party?"

"Let's go back home. I heard from Mom that we need to perform ancestral rites for their first birthday." Lin Feng added, "Besides, Wang Lu is about to give birth, so we can visit her. And Lin Jie's school acceptance party is this month, too."

Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi realized that with three happy occasions on the horizon, they would have to go to Meicheng. "We'll probably have to leave in the evening when it's cooler," she said.

Lin Feng nodded. "That's what I was thinking."

"So, what do we need to prepare? Isn't there a 'first birthday grab' ceremony?"

This question actually stumped Lin Feng. "An abacus? A writing brush? Books?"

Zhang Yuxi shook her head. "That's too few. I'll call my mom. She mentioned a lot of items before, so I'm sure she knows."

Zhang Yuxi called Zhao Lizhen. The moment she heard they were preparing items for her grandchildren's first birthday grab, Zhao Lizhen's spirits lifted instantly.

"Yuxi, you've asked the right person! Mom knows all about this."

"A close friend of mine had a very interesting ceremony for her grandson's first birthday. I attended it, and there were so many items for the grab."

"Since my grandkids' first birthdays are approaching, I specifically called to ask about it."

"I'll read the list to you; you write it down."

Zhang Yuxi quickly found a pen and paper. "Go ahead, Mom."

"First, you need to find items associated with the element of Wood."

Zhang Yuxi and Lin Feng both paused. "Mom, you mean like the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth?"

"Exactly! It was the first time I'd heard of it, too. They're quite particular about these things over there."

"Now, don't interrupt. Listen to me."

"A baby who chooses a Wood item is said to have a gentle, learned, and compassionate nature. They are thoughtful and well-suited for pursuits in education, academia, or public welfare."

"You can prepare celery, scallions, or garlic—any of these will do."

"There's symbolism here, too. Garlic stands for being calculating, celery for diligence, and scallions for intelligence."

"Also, prepare books. This symbolizes that the baby will be smart and studious, capable of a future in research and development."

"Next is Fire. It's said that babies who choose these items will have a passionate personality, enjoy interacting with others, and possess leadership potential."

"For this, prepare a pen, candy or cookies, and things like glow-in-the-dark stickers."

"Then there's Earth. This type of baby is said to be grounded and stable, with a strong sense of responsibility, and has great prospects in politics and business."

"Prepare a seal, a ruler, and a cup."

"Items representing Metal indicate that the babies are rational and could lean toward careers in finance, information technology, or consultancy."

"For that, you need an abacus, a soup spoon, and coins."

"Finally, representing Water... let me see... it says the personality is versatile, with great talent."

"This suggests potential in the entertainment industry, transportation, or diplomacy."

"You can use a music box, a water ball, an hourglass, and so on."

After listening to the whole list, the couple felt some of it was... not quite suitable. For example, their third baby wasn't exactly a versatile person. But since she loved music, she would undoubtedly choose the music box, no matter what it was supposed to represent.

Zhang Yuxi asked, "Mom, is there anything else? I want to prepare a few more options."

"You want more? Then let's prepare some of our modern items."

"For example, a credit card represents a banker or someone in the financial industry."

"A calculator represents a merchant or a successful businessperson."

"Cotton swabs or a stethoscope can represent a doctor or a nurse."

"A telescope could mean a traveler or explorer, while a phone or computer mouse can represent a career in the IT industry, high-tech, and so on."

"A toy car can represent a driver, a straightedge a lawyer, and the list goes on."

Zhao Lizhen concluded, "Just prepare what you think is best. Don't take it too seriously. It's all for a joyous and auspicious occasion."

After hanging up, Zhang Yuxi wrote everything down, all for a joyous and auspicious occasion. The babies were born on August 8th. Since Zhang Yuxi had a natural birth, the date hadn't been deliberately chosen.

Lin Dashan and his wife proposed that they combine the first birthday party and the school acceptance party into one big celebration. Lin Feng had no objections. "Double happiness for our family," he said.

Liu Bo and An Lan would definitely attend. Tang Xiufen and Han Wen regrettably couldn't make it, but they sent red packets, which Zhang Yuxi politely declined, appreciating the gesture.

The shop had been incredibly busy lately, and An Lan was constantly there helping out. The higher-ups had issued an order to complete the university town project ahead of schedule, which brought in even more customers. With more people came more business, of course. But no matter how busy she was, An Lan couldn't miss the first birthday party.

"Why drive? Let's take the yacht!" someone suggested. "With such great weather, it would be a waste not to travel by water."

And so, the plan changed from driving to taking the yacht.

Lin Feng thought for a moment. To ensure the babies' safety, he needed to come up with a solution. He called the contractor who had previously installed their screen windows and safety rails.

The contractor arrived at the harbor with his tools and was completely shocked.

Lin Feng gestured toward the deck. "I want to install safety railings here to prevent the babies from running around."

The contractor snapped back to reality. Damn, he's a hidden tycoon!

"I have a suggestion," the contractor said, his professional instincts taking over. "We can install safety windows all around the deck and extend brackets from the top..."

The gist of his idea was to build a protective enclosure around the front of the deck. It could also be dismantled, so it wouldn't affect the yacht's aesthetics. Lin Feng wasn't concerned about aesthetics; he just thought it was an excellent idea.

"Alright, let's go with your design. Any idea when it can be done?"

"Normally, about ten days. If you're in a hurry, I'll have to charge extra." The contractor wasn't joking. It was a big project, and ten days was the timeline with a seven-man crew working nonstop.

Lin Feng nodded. "I'll pay extra. But, boss, we're acquaintances now. How about a little discount?"

The contractor was speechless. You've got to be kidding me! A man living in a villa, driving a luxury car, and owning a deluxe yacht was asking him for a discount?

The contractor took a deep breath. "Boss, it's not easy for us to make a living..."

Lin Feng smiled. "If I ever need this kind of work done again, you'll be the first person I call."

The contractor fell silent again.

In the end, the contractor waived most of the labor fees for the rush job. The cost of materials couldn't really be cut, which came to about two thousand yuan. Lin Feng had no problem with that. He gave the contractor and his workers each a pack of premium cigarettes.

He locked the bridge and the door to the cabins below. The contractor and his crew could use the main lounge, which was very convenient with its own kitchen. The contractor promised Lin Feng he would reduce the fifteen-day project down to just five. That timeline was acceptable to Lin Feng.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lin Feng left.

As soon as he was gone, the workers couldn't wait to explore the yacht. They were like kids in a candy store, with gasps of amazement echoing through the cabin. Their words were filled with envy.

"Holy shit, this is way too luxurious!"

"This living room is huge! Look, there's even a kitchen and a bathroom..."

"Damn, the lives of the rich are just on another level."

A man even older than the contractor sighed with admiration. "I never would have guessed this young guy was so rich. Do you think he earned it himself, or did his family give it to him?"

The contractor was already trying to figure out how to finish the job in five days and pocket the cash. He lit a cigarette, sat on the sofa, and savored the rare opportunity, his mind only half on the conversation. "He has quadruplets. I installed some things at his villa before, so I've met him a few times. I always saw him at home taking care of the kids while his wife went out to work. His family must be rich. Otherwise, where would he find the time to make money?"

He took a deep drag from his cigarette and sighed. "There are too many rich people in this world. There's no point being envious."

After touring the yacht, a worker about the same age as Lin Feng returned, looking dejected. "I don't think I'll ever earn this much money in my life. You might have a chance, though, boss."

The contractor chuckled drily. "This yacht is probably worth seven or eight million. Where would I get that kind of money? And even if I did, I wouldn't spend my entire life savings on it!"

"Alright, enough of that," the contractor said, getting to his feet. "Let's get back and draw up a plan. We need to figure out how to get this done in five days." Luckily, his own shop was slow, so he could pull more hands. He would call in everyone he could. A fifteen-day job had to be completed in five.

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