In the blink of an eye, the final exams had arrived. Exams were in the morning, followed by classroom cleaning in the afternoon. They would get their grades on Tuesday.

Lin Feng had only one request. "Take every question seriously, and remember to check your work when you're done!"

Zhang Yuxi quickly added, "And mind your handwriting! Don't write so messily that the teacher can't read it. If I find out, Mom is going to be angry."

After the exams, the children returned home and compared their answers. Aside from the essay, their other answers were all identical, so there was no cause for concern.

The essay topic was "My Father."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng was quite curious about how the children would portray him in their writing.

In the afternoon, each child grabbed a small bucket and a rag and headed back to school to clean. They wiped down tables, scrubbed chairs, and mopped the floor. After that, they were off until Tuesday morning, when they would return to school to pick up their report cards.

That evening, the little ones played all sorts of games, with Zhang Yuxi joining them. Meanwhile, Lin Feng was looking into art classes for the quadruplets and had his eye on several training centers. There were all kinds of options, including oil pastels, ink wash painting, and gouache. They would go scout them out and take a proper look when the time came.

As for Taekwondo, Da Bao and Si Bao could already be considered little experts, but they needed to continue their training if they wanted to truly master it. Er Bao's craft classes were also ongoing, and they would see if she wanted to continue.

Zhang Yuxi was exhausted. "You all go on and play. Mom is going to get a drink of water."

She sat down and took several large gulps of water, feeling her throat soothe a bit. In a city like Yangcheng, there were numerous educational institutions, but their reputations varied greatly.

"Tomorrow, we'll visit Guo Guo and take the opportunity to scout out those art schools."

「The next day」

They let the children sleep in, and the family didn't leave the house until around nine or ten o'clock.

Guo Guo was a child who was incredibly skilled at wearing people out. Playing with baby formula, making a mess with soy sauce, even drinking his own foot-soaking water—he had tried it all, and he had thoroughly exhausted An Lan.

In her own words, "If only Guo Guo were half as well-behaved as the quadruplets, I wouldn't be worked to death!"

The walls of her home were covered in Guo Guo's scribbles, handprints, and various drawings. An Lan had given up, deciding she would just renovate when he was older. Now that she was expecting her second child, that idea was on hold for the time being. Whatever happened, happened.

Oh, if only she could have an adorable little daughter like San Bao...

Sure enough, just as they arrived, they found Guo Guo refusing to eat and running all over the place.

An Lan, holding a clothes hanger, commanded, "Get back here and eat!"

In his high, childlike voice, Guo Guo protested, "No, I wanna play!"

When An Lan opened the door and saw Lin Feng's family, it was as if she had seen her saviors. "Oh my god, you're finally here!" she cried. "My dear children, your little brother Guo Guo won't eat. Please, go see if you can get him to eat properly!"

With that, she turned and collapsed onto the sofa, the very picture of defeat.

While the quadruplets went to play with Guo Guo, Lin Feng put away the fruit and toys they had brought. "Do you need me to tidy up a bit?" he asked.

An Lan was so touched she practically called out to him as if he were her own father. "Dad, please help me clean this up!"

Zhang Yuxi came over with a smile. "Then you'd better call me 'Mom'!"

An Lan pouted. "Go away, I'm really not in the mood!"

Zhang Yuxi comforted her best friend. "What's wrong?" Surveying the room, she said, "Even though Guo Guo made a bit of a mess, just remember he's your own flesh and blood!"

An Lan pressed her hand to her forehead. "Ever since Guo Guo started on solid foods, he hates eating proper meals. Every time we feed him, it's a huge battle, as if we're torturing him."

Hearing this, An Lan didn't sound angry, just heartbroken. When a child starts to lose weight, it shows immediately. His once-chubby little cheeks had nearly vanished.

"I've pulled out all the stops to get him to eat, but this little rascal still won't have any of it. It's infuriating!"

Zhang Yuxi's heart ached for her. An Lan was trying so hard to take care of Guo Guo, doing everything for him herself.

Just then, Er Bao took Guo Guo's hand. "Godmom, where is little brother Guo Guo's food?"

An Lan's sullen expression immediately bloomed into a smile. "Godmom will go get some food from the pot for little brother Guo Guo!"

Dashing into the kitchen, she returned with a small bowl for Guo Guo. The four children surrounded him as he ate, and suddenly, he was perfectly behaved.

An Lan nudged Zhang Yuxi with her elbow. "So, are you really not considering having another child?"

Zhang Yuxi sighed, continuing to peel an apple without looking up. "Really not. I thought things would get easier once they started elementary school, but it just seems like there's even more to do. Da Bao and Si Bao are learning Taekwondo, Er Bao is into craft design, and San Bao has to attend classes in Modu, on top of performing occasionally to gain experience. Now they all want to learn to paint, and their dad was up all last night, busy searching for information online. In the future, who knows what else will come up. If I were to have another, how much more tired would their dad be? I definitely couldn't let him work that hard, which would mean I'd have to quit my job to stay home and raise the children."

An Lan grunted and rested her head in her hand. "It's a good thing your quadruplets are so clever and cute. At least they've been well-behaved from the start, not like my little monster Guo Guo."

Zhang Yuxi smiled. "Your mom says you were just like him when you were little—just as mischievous!"

An Lan simply said, "Maybe. Anyway, my mother-in-law says Liu Bo was a very well-behaved child, a good little boy!"

Zhang Yuxi comforted her. "Don't overthink it. Guo Guo is still young. Once he's a bit older and becomes a big brother, his personality might stabilize. Besides, it's good for boys to be a little rambunctious!"

Guo Guo had finished his meal, and Lin Feng had also nearly completed the housework. An Lan lavished praise on Lin Feng, calling him wonderfully domestic and telling Zhang Yuxi she'd found a real treasure.

Zhang Yuxi smiled sweetly. "Our home is lucky to have him. Otherwise, I don't know how chaotic it would be."

An Lan sighed. "In the past, I just thought Director Lin was great at making money. It's only after having a child of my own that I realize how impressive he is for handling four kids at once! I'm completely worn out by just one."

Zhang Yuxi chuckled lightly. "When is your auntie coming?"

"She'll come over once she's done dealing with things on my mom's end."

Er Bao took Guo Guo to wash his face and hands.

An Lan stood up. "I'll go get a fresh set of clothes for Guo Guo."

Si Bao followed at her heels. "Godmom, Godmom? Do you have a baby?"

An Lan smiled. "Yes, I do!"

Si Bao asked, "A little brother or a little sister?"

An Lan countered, "Which would you like, a little brother or a little sister?"

Si Bao thought for a moment. "A little brother!"

As the youngest of his siblings, Si Bao wanted a little brother of his own. Having more brothers would be fun; he'd have someone to play Ultraman versus monsters with.

An Lan pressed her hand to her forehead. I don't want another son, I want a daughter! A daughter!!

She said aloud, "Oh, Godmom can't decide that. Whether it's a little brother or a little sister is up to fate. No matter if it's a brother or sister, they're all precious gifts to us!"

She found a cotton-padded jacket for Guo Guo and, after dressing him, put a smock on over it.

Zhang Yuxi called the children over to have some fruit.

Lin Feng emerged from the kitchen. "Shall we all go out together?"

An Lan eagerly responded, "Great idea! Yes!"

Guo Guo was nearly two years old and had a large frame, which he got from his dad. An Lan's arms would get sore after holding him for just a little while. Every time she took the child out, she had to lug a diaper bag and a stroller, which was exhausting. Usually, she just took him to play in their residential community; going to Zhang Yuxi's place was like taking a long journey.

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