After waking up from her nap, Zhang Yuxi felt much more refreshed, and her head no longer felt groggy.

At first, she didn't think much of it, assuming she had just slept particularly well. That changed when she went to take a shower after sweating profusely during her nap.

After wiping the steam from the mirror, Zhang Yuxi froze. Why does it seem like my reflection in the mirror has gotten so much younger?

She leaned in closer for a better look. Wow, the fine lines around my eyes have faded a great deal! Wait a minute, even my best skincare products haven't achieved this! On closer inspection, it looks like the skin on my body has improved too? Huh, what's going on? Could it be the medicine I drank today?

Zhang Yuxi hurriedly called Lin Feng to her room.

Lin Feng immediately noticed the change in her and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Miss me?"

His gaze gave the question a deeper meaning.

Zhang Yuxi grabbed Lin Feng's hand, gesturing for him to look. "Honey, do you see? I... I think I've gotten younger!" she said, clutching his hand excitedly.

Lin Feng nodded. "I see it."

"Honey, is it that medicine you gave me?"

Lin Feng nodded again. "It should be."

"Honey, this is incredible!" Zhang Yuxi could hardly believe it. "It hasn't been long at all, but the effects are already so obvious!"

"While the medicine is miraculous, this treatment is a one-time thing. After you finish the next two doses, you won't be able to use it again."

At that moment, Zhang Yuxi thought of her best friend, An Lan. "Honey, can you brew a dose for An Lan?"

"These medicinal herbs are incredibly rare," Lin Feng said, shaking his head. "It took me many years to gather enough for just this one."

Zhang Yuxi was a little disappointed. "Then can she have some of what's left?"

"Darling, this medicine can only be taken by one person for it to have a long-term effect. The dosage is precise. If you split it, it won't be effective for either of you."

Zhang Yuxi sighed in disappointment.

"If I ever get the chance to find more herbs in the future, I'll brew a dose for An Lan, too," Lin Feng consoled her.

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "When she asks about it, I'd better not tell her the truth. I'll just say I've had a sudden rejuvenation and I don't know how it happened."

She knew An Lan's personality well. If her friend knew there was a chance to become younger, she would become completely obsessed with it.

"That's also why I wouldn't let Sibao touch it," Lin Feng explained. "The medicine is effective for women, but who knows what kind of effect it would have on a young boy like Sibao."

Zhang Yuxi nodded. "Mmm, the effects are so potent. He's still growing. What if it made him smaller or stunted his growth? That would be terrible for him."

So, for the next two days, Zhang Yuxi secretly woke up early to drink her medicine. As for Sibao, the resentful look in his little eyes only grew. To appease him, Lin Feng cooked him all sorts of delicious food until the boy was finally content.

In just three days, Zhang Yuxi had truly rejuvenated, looking as she had ten years ago. She was even a few years younger than when Lin Feng first met her. Now, when they stood together, it was hard to guess their ages. They were a perfect match.

Sanbao blinked. "Mommy, you've gotten so beautiful recently!"

Erbao scrutinized her carefully. "Mommy, you're getting younger and younger! You're so beautiful!" she gushed. "I hope I'm as beautiful as you when I grow up!"

Erbao was very pretty and strongly resembled Zhang Yuxi, but she couldn't compare to Sanbao. Sanbao's features were exceptionally delicate. She had inherited the best of both her parents' looks and had been stunning from birth. This, combined with her pristine, princess-like aura, almost made people hesitant to approach her. She was a true princess, after all.

"When you grow up, you'll definitely be even prettier than Mommy!" Zhang Yuxi said, cupping her daughter's face.

Erbao giggled. "That would be the best!"

Because of her naturally curly hair, Erbao had never had a truly short haircut and was desperate to try one. Striking while the iron was hot, she asked, "Mom, can I get my hair cut short?"

"No, your hair will explode!"

"I don't care! I'd like it!"

"Then go talk to your dad about it."

Lin Feng vividly remembered the disaster that had been Erbao's short haircut back in kindergarten. They had kept her hair long ever since because it was so much easier to manage. Now that the little princess was in the third grade, she could manage simple hairstyles by herself. Tying ponytails or making braids was no problem for her. Over time, the urge to cut her hair short grew, but Lin Feng always refused. Weirdly, the more he refused, the more Erbao wanted it.

So there she was again, pleading with Lin Feng to cut her hair.

Lin Feng said nonchalantly, "Fine. Just don't come crying to me afterward."

"I promise I won't cry!"

The two little princesses at home always got their hair trimmed, but they'd never had a proper short haircut. Sanbao liked her long hair and had never asked for one. In the past, Lin Feng would buy his own tools and cut the children's hair himself, but now they all went to the salon. Even Dabao, who used to make the biggest fuss, had gradually come to accept haircuts.

Since they were all there, they decided to make it a family haircut day.

Erbao enthusiastically told the stylist, "I want this style, this short..."

Twenty minutes later, the stylist finished blow-drying her hair, and... poof! It exploded into a frizzy mess. Erbao was dumbfounded. "How did this happen?"

"Hold on, let me try styling it," the hairstylist said, pursing her lips.

It was only slightly better than before.

Erbao, ever the poised one, looked at her reflection and tried to save face. "I think it looks quite good!"

Anyone could see the forced smile on her face and the sadness welling in her eyes.

Erbao hopped off the chair and sat down to the side, maintaining a strained smile. "Sibao, it's your turn! Go ahead!"

Sibao, being the honest kid he was, said, "Erbao, your smile looks like it's about to crack. Are you okay?"

Erbao's smile froze on her face. "I'm fine. Really."

Sibao and Dabao just got simple buzz cuts. Sanbao just needed a trim. Zhang Yuxi got her hair colored, while Lin Feng just had his trimmed.

Reflected in the mirror, Lin Feng saw Erbao pouting, struggling to keep her smile from faltering. He never realized Erbao was so determined to not show her disappointment. When Erbao was younger, they could tie her hair into a cute little topknot, but that style wasn't quite right for her age anymore. However, he was a man who had studied a hundred different ways to braid hair.

While Zhang Yuxi was getting her hair colored, he asked the salon for a few colorful rubber bands.

"Erbao, come here!"

Erbao sniffled. "What is it, Dad?"

"Dad's going to fix up your hair!"

"...Dad, do I look really ugly?" she whispered. "Is this what people mean by a bird's nest?"

"Dad can fix any problem! Just give me a second!"

Erbao whispered softly, "...Thanks, Dad."

In just a few moments, Lin Feng had wrangled Erbao's messy frizz into a neat and pretty style. When Erbao looked in the mirror, she was overjoyed. A genuine smile finally returned to her face.

"Wow, Dad, you're amazing! You're the best!"

Even the staff and the owner of the hair salon praised Lin Feng for his skillful hands.

Sanbao came over. "Sister Erbao, you look so pretty like this! Your hair isn't messy at all!"

Erbao started showering Lin Feng with another round of effusive praise.

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