Although Zhang Yuxi might seem smart at a glance, you'd discover after spending some time with her that she actually had a simple mind. She could easily be taken advantage of—you could even call her a complete airhead!

And then there was An Lan. She looked delicate and lovely, and her smile suggested she was easy to get along with. In reality, she had a violent temper and was quite fierce when it came to a fight.

With their equally deceiving appearances, the two of them got into the car at the same time.

An Lan switched from her previously tense attitude and said with a smile, "Did you know this car was bought specifically for Yu Xi by her husband? He said it was for her convenience getting to work."

"It's not that far, really. He's just a doting husband." Pretending not to know, An Lan turned to Zhang Yuxi. "Yu Xi, how much did this car cost again?"

"Three—"

Just as Zhang Yuxi was about to answer, An Lan cut her off. "I think it was over three hundred thousand, right? The basic model costs over two hundred thousand."

The smile on Du Qian's face diminished noticeably. "What does Yu Xi's husband do for work?"

"He's a private investor," An Lan said with a grin.

"He has a school-district house in Yangcheng and a villa.

"In Meicheng, he has a villa worth twenty million, and you know Yuhuali, right? He owns one-fourth of the eighth floor and is planning to open a branch there.

"The storefront for this restaurant is his, too! He's my partner in this venture.

"Oh, and he also owns storefronts on Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.

"As for vehicles, besides this one, he has a motorhome and a BMW.

"And a yacht worth several million. I'll have Director Lin take you out on the sea for a spin sometime!"

An Lan's boastful tone made it sound as if Lin Feng were her own husband. Her vivid expressions were spot on.

Zhang Yuxi: "…"

The smile on Du Qian's face began to crack.

「A moment later, they arrived at Green Lake Villas.」

An Lan called Lin Feng. "Director Lin, we're at the entrance of the complex."

"Our queen has returned! How's the cooking coming along?"

Zhang Yuxi: "…"

Lin Feng: "…"

Du Qian: "…"

Since the call was on speaker, they could all hear Lin Feng's pleasant, slightly magnetic voice. "You're back so soon? I'm still in the middle of cooking."

An Lan replied with satisfaction, "Then hurry up. If you let our queen go hungry, you'll be the only one to blame."

Zhang Yuxi: "…"

Lin Feng: "…Okay."

Du Qian hesitated before saying, "His voice sounds very young."

An Lan laughed. "What were you expecting, an old man?"

Du Qian forced a twitch of her lips. "No."

An Lan laughed again, turning her head and humming softly.

As they drove into the garage, An Lan pointed things out. "This is a movie theater, and there's also a gym…"

After she finished her introductions, the elevator doors opened to the living room, and a delicious aroma wafted toward them. The room was very large and filled with children's toys.

The quadruplets were busy playing.

An Lan clapped her hands. "Babies, your godmother is here! And Mommy's back, too!"

Zhang Yuxi went to the entryway to change her shoes. "Honey, I'm home."

"Babies, Mommy's back."

Du Qian watched as four incredibly adorable babies came running over on their stubby little legs with a PITTER-PATTER. A beautiful border collie trotted faithfully behind them. On the sofa, an orange cat stretched and let out a meow.

"Mommy, you look so pretty today!"

"Mommy smells so nice! I love Mommy the most."

"Super, super pretty!"

"Mommy, I love you!"

"Mommy, hug San Bao! San Bao wants a hug!"

An Lan shook her head. "Did none of you miss me?" she said, heading to the entryway to change her shoes.

Oh, right, I almost forgot we had a guest.

Turning to see Du Qian's shocked expression, An Lan instantly perked up. "Surprised? Yu Xi gave birth to quadruplets! Each one is an absolute cutie, aren't they? You said you were pregnant, right? With how many? Are you as amazing as Yu Xi?"

An Lan was right. The babies are all so cute, I can't help but want to take one home. You can tell the parents must be gorgeous! Right, where is Zhang Yuxi's husband?

An Lan's lips curved into a proud smile. "Come, the kitchen is this way."

She led Du Qian to the kitchen. "Ta-da! This is Director Lin, the man who captured Yu Xi's heart."

Lin Feng, dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt, black pants, and slippers, was busy in the kitchen. Just his side profile was enough to reveal how handsome he was.

When he turned around, he revealed a young, fresh face with refined features, handsome enough to outshine any of the popular young idols of the day.

Lin Feng gave Du Qian a slight nod as a greeting. "Just a little longer. It'll be ready in about twenty minutes."

"Great! I'll go play with the babies in the living room then," An Lan said.

"Go ahead."

An Lan clicked her tongue admiringly at Du Qian. "Look at him. Handsome, wealthy, and willing to stay home to cook and look after the kids. Tell me, where on earth could you find a man like that, right?"

The smile on Du Qian's face vanished completely. She forced out a dry one. "He takes care of the children all by himself?"

"That's right. He said he doesn't want to hire help because he wants to be there for them through everything and not miss a single moment of them growing up!" An Lan sat down. "Yu Xi's luck is just… unbelievable!"

Zhang Yuxi quickly removed her makeup, revealing a stunningly beautiful, clear face. San Bao, nestled in her arms, pointed to her own twin pigtails. "Mommy, Daddy did my hair. Does it look good?"

"It's super pretty! Daddy is the best!"

Er Bao bumped her head gently against her mother, swaying back and forth. "Mommy, look at Er Bao's!"

Zhang Yuxi praised her as well. "Er Bao's braids are pretty too!"

Beaming with delight, Er Bao touched her pigtails, utterly happy.

Da Bao squeezed his way in, pointing at the dinosaur on his shirt and presenting it like a treasure. "Mommy, look, dinosaur, dinosaur!"

Si Bao hopped around behind him, eager for Zhang Yuxi to notice his dinosaur too. "Mommy, I have a big dinosaur, a really big one… Look, look!"

Zhang Yuxi gave her earnest appraisal. "It is big, and it looks great!"

Si Bao and Da Bao both grinned.

The children buzzed around Zhang Yuxi, chattering away and leaving An Lan completely ignored. She let out an exaggerated sigh. "Oh, my. Is no one going to pay any attention to me?"

As she spoke, she pulled small toys from her pocket, her face a mask of disappointment. "I guess I can't even give my toys away!"

At the mention of toys, the babies' eyes lit up.

Si Bao immediately switched loyalties and ran over. "Godmother, I missed you so much!" she exclaimed, hugging An Lan and leaning in for a kiss.

"No kisses, sweetie, Godmother is wearing makeup today. But say something nice, and this toy is yours!"

"Godmother, you're the prettiest! The most, most beautiful!" Si Bao declared at once.

An Lan reveled in the flattery, then ambitiously asked, "Who's prettier, your mom or me?"

"Mommy's prettier," Si Bao replied instantly. "Mommy is the most beautiful in the whole world!"

An Lan feigned a stern expression. "Is that so? Well, if you say Mommy is prettier, then there's no toy for you. Think carefully now."

Si Bao hesitated for only a moment. "Mommy is still the prettiest. She's the best-looking, even prettier than Godmother!"

An Lan's lips twitched. "What an honest child. Here, it's yours." She had wanted to tease the child a bit more, but a look from Zhang Yuxi drifted her way. Forget it, better to stop while I'm ahead!

"Alright, who's next?"

Da Bao nudged Er Bao aside to claim the second spot. "Godmother, your dress is really nice today!"

"You've got good taste, kid. Here you go!"

"Thank you, Godmother!"

Next, it was Er Bao's turn. It was common knowledge that sweet talk came to Er Bao as naturally as breathing. "Godmother, your necklace is so beautiful! It makes you look even more stunning!"

An Lan beamed. "You have good taste. This is a popular model from Cartier's collection a few years back. It's a hot-ticket item! Here you go, your little toy!"

"Thank you, Godmother!"

Finally, it was San Bao's turn. San Bao stood apart from the others, calm and aloof, not competing or clamoring, but her eyes were fixed longingly on the last toy in An Lan's hand.

An Lan beckoned her over.

San Bao approached slowly.

"San Bao, did you miss Godmother?"

San Bao nodded.

"Do you want the toy?"

"Yes."

"Since you want it, how about Godmother gives it to you?"

"Okay." After a pause, she added, "Thank you, Godmother."

"You're welcome!"

An Lan sprawled on the sofa like a queen. "Every time I do this, I feel such a huge sense of accomplishment."

Zhang Yuxi covered her mouth to hide a laugh. "You're too much, getting your sense of accomplishment from children."

An Lan put on a profound air. "Ah, my dear woman, that's a secret you just wouldn't understand!"

Zhang Yuxi continued to laugh. "Your methods only work for a moment. Soon enough, the babies will go back to ignoring you."

An Lan shrugged, unconcerned. "It doesn't matter. At least their attention was all mine, even if just for a little while!"

As the two of them chatted, they left Du Qian completely ignored off to the side.

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