Soon after, the Second Baby arrived.

"Come on in, Mommy is just in the bathroom!"

Once the kids were all cleaned up, the boys didn't need their hair blow-dried; it would dry on its own in no time. Zhang Yuxi blew dry her daughters' hair. The Third Baby's hair was as smooth and soft as silk—truly exceptional. The Second Baby, on the other hand, had thick, coarse hair. It's said that people with coarse hair are stubborn and have mercurial personalities. The Third Baby could just tie her own hair into a little braid, but the Second Baby's hair took more time to style. In the time it took, Xiao Wen had already finished his bath and come out.

The equestrian club had a restaurant, so the Lin family decided to eat dinner there while enjoying some fruit. It was already eight o'clock, and driving back would take them close to an hour. If they cooked, it would likely be ten o'clock before they could eat, which was a bit late.

Lin Feng was growing fond of horseback riding. "Let's come again tomorrow!" he said. He wanted to get used to it for a few days so he could gallop on a high-level course and experience the thrill of racing.

"Did you enjoy the horse riding?" Lin Feng asked Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen nodded. "It's fun! My horse was very gentle. The trainer taught me a few commands, and it was really obedient."

Lin Feng smiled. "Next time we come, let's ride the same horses!"

The horse Lin Feng rode was an old, gentle one, which he found incredibly stable as a beginner. Perhaps it was just a matter of first impressions.

The restaurant was quite crowded. Lin Feng and his family found a table and ordered several specialty dishes, making sure to also ask for some milder options suitable for the children. Many other kids who had been riding were also in the restaurant, and they happened to run into Xiao Rui.

Xiao Rui gave off the impression of someone receiving an elite education and was now the class president of Class Seven. He used to be a gentle and cute kid, but now, in the third grade, he displayed a maturity beyond his peers. The person with him wasn't his mother, so it must have been the family's nanny. Since they had been classmates in kindergarten and now attended the same elementary school, it was only proper to say hello.

"Xiao Rui!"

Xiao Rui, who was eating quietly, looked up at the sound of his name, and his eyes lit up. He came over holding his bowl, with the nanny quickly following with his plate.

"Hello, Uncle, Auntie!" Xiao Rui was very well-mannered and polite. He looked at Xiao Wen and said, "Hello, big brother!"

Xiao Wen nodded. "Hello!"

The Fourth Baby's eyes were fixed on Xiao Rui's bowl. "Xiao Rui, what are you eating? How does it taste?"

"It's alright, I guess," Xiao Rui replied. "The taste is just so-so." Then he added, "It's not as delicious as what Uncle makes."

Xiao Rui had eaten at Lin Feng's house a few times back in kindergarten and remembered it fondly.

Lin Feng smiled slightly. "Is that so? You should come over to Uncle's house when you're free. I'll cook whatever you want!"

Xiao Rui's face broke into a grin. "Really? Then what's your new address?"

"Have you been by our old place?"

A hint of shyness appeared on Xiao Rui's face. "Mhm, I was passing by your house and thought I'd drop in to say hi. I was surprised when I didn't see anyone, so I asked the security guard, and he told me you had moved!"

Lin Feng smiled. "Yeah, our new home is in the western suburbs. You should come over and play when you have time!"

The Fourth Baby eagerly chimed in, "I planted tomatoes! They'll grow into big tomato plants later!"

The Second Baby said with a grin, "I planted sweet peppers, the kind that tastes really sweet!"

Xiao Rui asked the Third Baby what she had planted. Busy eating her fruit, she replied, "Huh? I planted long beans."

Xiao Rui's eyes curved into a smile. "I love long beans!"

The Fourth Baby chuckled. "And I love eating delicious things!"

Taking the cue, Xiao Rui said, "This is delicious, you can have some. All of you, go ahead, I haven't touched it."

Just then, the dishes Lin Feng had ordered began to arrive one after another. Well, they were certainly diverse. They managed to make a simple dish look extravagant, successfully justifying its beautiful price tag. As for the taste... it was okay. Even after ordering so many dishes, the family wasn't full, so they ordered a few more.

At eight-forty, the Lin family got in their car, ready to leave.

Xiao Rui waved. "Uncle, when are you coming horseback riding again? Can you call me?"

Lin Feng took out his phone. "What's your number?"

After saving the number, Lin Feng promised to call the next time they went riding or invite Xiao Rui over to their home when they were free.

Xiao Rui waved. "Goodbye!" He glanced at the Third Baby and said softly, "Goodbye!"

The Third Baby was already deliriously tired and could only manage a groggy hum as she cracked open her eyes.

Except for Xiao Wen, all the children fell asleep in the car. A call came from Lin Jiajun, but Lin Feng declined it and sent a WeChat message instead.

"Dad, I'm in the car, and the quads are asleep. It's not convenient to talk right now."

"Okay, call me when you get back."

"Sure."

When they left home earlier, they had hit rush hour and were stuck in traffic for over ten minutes. At this hour, however, the roads were clear. Aside from waiting at a few red lights, they drove without stopping.

Upon arriving home, he called out to the children a few times, but they were all still drowsy. There was no other choice but to carry them inside.

"Xiao Wen, you should get some rest, too," Lin Feng said. "We'll take care of the quads!"

Xiao Wen was only in his first year of middle school; he didn't have much strength. The quads had been taking nutrient supplements, and although they were third-graders, they were big enough to pass for fifth-graders. They were sprouting up so fast that even Zhang Yuxi couldn't carry the little guys anymore. Her arms would start to ache in less than five minutes.

Lin Feng carried the children upstairs one by one. After he was done, he remembered the plants needed watering. By the time he had finished everything, it was already past eleven. Zhang Yuxi had fallen asleep sitting on the couch.

Lin Feng shook his head. This silly girl. I told her to go to bed, but she insisted on waiting.

"Honey..."

"Hmm?"

"You guys can go horseback riding by yourselves tomorrow."

"You didn't like it?"

"It was too bumpy..." Zhang Yuxi muttered drowsily.

Lin Feng chuckled and helped her get comfortable.

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