It wasn't until they received a push notification on their phones in the afternoon that Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi found out their quadruplets were a trending topic.

When the children were younger, they used to spend money to suppress any news about them, afraid it might negatively affect their lives.

But now the quadruplets were older and in their first year of high school, and all the publicity was about their positive deeds.

After some thought, they came to a decision. Let it be.

They called the children and learned they were almost home.

At the door, Lin Feng stood holding Fan Fan, waiting with Zhang Yuxi for their children to return.

The meal was ready and waiting for them to come home and eat. Before long, they saw the quadruplets returning together.

Seeing the expectant faces at the door, the quadruplets were instantly re-energized.

The fourth-born ran the fastest. "Wow, Fan Fan, your brother is back!"

The eldest quickly reminded him, "Don't hold Fan Fan. You stink."

Oh dear, I almost forgot about that. Standing in front of Fan Fan, the fourth-born teased her. "Big brother is stinky today, so I won't hold you. I'll hold you after I shower, okay?"

Fan Fan reached out her arms from Lin Feng's embrace, signaling for her fourth brother to hold her.

The fourth-born was about to refuse, but Zhang Yuxi stepped forward and patted her son's clothes. "You don't smell at all!"

The fourth-born quickly took off his work uniform and took Fan Fan from Lin Feng's arms. Fan Fan was instantly overjoyed, babbling happily in her baby language.

"Did you miss your fourth brother? Next time, I'll buy our little princess a toy, how about that?"

The second-born leaned in to ask, "Did you miss your second sister?"

"Fan Fan gets cuter every day! She's so beautiful. When she grows up, she'll definitely be the prettiest one in our family!"

The others who had lagged a few steps behind caught up to Lin Feng and told him about their day at work.

Lin Feng laughed. "You feel exhausted after just one day? Some people do that day in and day out for years!"

Zhang Yuxi patted the third-born's clothes. "Your dad has dinner ready. Go take a shower, then come eat!"

"Then get some rest. You have to be up at four tomorrow morning!"

After a refreshing shower, they went to the dining room, where the meal was already laid out.

In her stroller, Fan Fan watched as they all sat down, swinging her little legs high in the air.

The fourth-born couldn't wait to dig in, and the third-born was starving this time, too.

Lin Feng couldn't help but wonder what they had eaten that day. After hearing their story, he felt a mix of pity and helplessness. "Just eat. Tomorrow, Dad will make whatever you want."

After dinner, they all collapsed on the sofa and sighed in contentment. "There's no place like home!"

Their class group chat had already blown up. Frantic messages tagging the quadruplets had gone unanswered until now, when they finally logged on to respond.

The teachers in the group praised their good deeds, expressing hope that their classmates would learn from the quadruplets not just in academics but also in their proactive attitude.

With another busy day ahead tomorrow, the quadruplets went to bed early.

Lin Feng played with Fan Fan. At nearly five months old, her energy was improving, almost rivaling that of the fourth-born.

Zhang Yuxi was reading a book while Fan Fan played beside her. Lin Feng was taking a shower.

Some time passed, and then she saw the bathroom door open. Lin Feng was standing in the doorway, looking over at them.

When she turned to see what he was looking at, she gasped. Goodness gracious! Fan Fan has somehow sat up all by herself, and I didn't even notice!

The quadruplets' constitutions had improved immensely after just two doses of the nutrient solution, making them stronger than ordinary children in every way.

Unlike her siblings, Fan Fan had never consumed the nutrient solution, yet her constitution was clearly excellent.

Seeing her parents' astonished expressions, Fan Fan giggled and, with another wriggle, sat right back up.

Zhang Yuxi picked her up. "That's amazing! Our Fan Fan can sit up now! You're so clever!"

Lin Feng went to dry his hair. Hearing the sound of the hairdryer, Fan Fan tilted her head curiously, eager to investigate.

Seeing her interest, Zhang Yuxi carried her over. "Come on, let's go see what Daddy's doing."

Zhang Yuxi cooed in a baby voice, "Oh my, what is this? It can blow air, and it goes WHOOSH, WHOOSH!"

Fan Fan's curious eyes were fixed on the hairdryer. Zhang Yuxi explained simply, "It's a hairdryer. Hair-dry-er!"

Lin Feng checked his reflection in the mirror and had to admit that his looks hadn't changed a bit over the years.

Zhang Yuxi teased, speaking to Fan Fan, "Look, Daddy is admiring himself!"

Lin Feng chuckled, put the hairdryer down, and took Fan Fan from Zhang Yuxi. "Honey, go get washed up. It'll be time to feed Fan Fan soon!"

Zhang Yuxi gently tickled her daughter's tiny feet. "Mommy's going now! Muah!"

Fan Fan now understood that "muah" meant a kiss. Whenever she heard the sound, she would pucker her little lips, looking absolutely adorable.

After her shower, Zhang Yuxi sat on the bed to nurse Fan Fan, who played with her mother's clothes as she fed.

Zhang Yuxi gently retrieved her clothing, her expression tender. "Come on, eat up. It's almost time for bed."

But Fan Fan seemed to have other ideas, as if showing she could still perform all sorts of tricks. For instance, she could do gymnastics while nursing, lifting one leg high to grab her little foot with her hand. She had a vast repertoire of antics.

Zhang Yuxi was both amused and exasperated. "What are you doing? Eat properly!"

POP. Fan Fan unlatched and looked up at Zhang Yuxi with a laugh.

Zhang Yuxi quickly encouraged her to latch on again. "Alright, alright, I won't say anything. Just eat!" Then she turned to tattle to Lin Feng. "Look at our Fan Fan! She's so little but already has such a big temper!"

Lin Feng had been watching the whole scene unfold and approached with a smile. "If you don't eat properly, Daddy will have to give you a little spank on the bottom!"

It was just a joke, something Lin Feng had never said to Fan Fan before. But now, upon hearing his words, Fan Fan's little mouth trembled, and she began to cry.

Lin Feng was stunned. "She understood me?"

Zhang Yuxi mused, "She probably just read your expression and tone."

But my expression wasn't fierce at all, Lin Feng thought to himself. And I said it so gently.

Zhang Yuxi cooed, comforting her, "Shh, shh, don't cry. Daddy was just joking with you. He would never, ever spank you; he loves you too much!"

Lin Feng quickly added, "That's right, that's right! Don't cry, don't cry!"

Fan Fan started to eat again between hitches and sobs, her little face a mask of grievance and unhappiness.

Zhang Yuxi said with a playful glare, "Honey, don't make jokes like that anymore. It seems Fan Fan can understand."

Lin Feng nodded. "Okay, no more jokes."

I really had no idea she could understand! What a surprise!

Fan Fan eventually fell asleep while nursing, her expression still pitiful. Finding the scene both funny and heartbreaking, Zhang Yuxi took a photo with her phone.

"Look," she whispered, "Fan Fan is still pouting in her sleep. She looks so pitiful and wronged."

Hearing his wife's words, Lin Feng hurried over to look, and it was true. At a loss for what to do, he gently kissed Fan Fan's little hand and whispered soothingly.

"There, there, sweetie. Daddy was just teasing. Daddy loves our little Fan Fan so much, how could he ever bear to spank you? Come, Daddy will kiss your little hand. Don't be sad anymore, okay?"

Fan Fan whimpered a few times in her sleep, then rolled over and settled down.

Lin Feng was speechless.

Zhang Yuxi burst out laughing at the sight. "Honey, do you think she's still angry with you?"

Lin Feng was mystified. "Beats me. Could she really have understood what I said?"

Zhang Yuxi stifled a giggle. "It's possible!"

Lin Feng shook his head. "If that's true, then our Fan Fan has quite a temper." He leaned in again.

Zhang Yuxi gently patted him. "Honey, stop fussing over her. Just let her sleep, okay?"

Unconvinced, Lin Feng leaned in for another look. Goodness. Fan Fan only seemed to be asleep; she let out a few more whimpers, looking as pitiful as could be.

Lin Feng scooped her up into his arms to comfort her.

Zhang Yuxi peered closer. So the little one wasn't really asleep? Does that mean she heard everything Lin Feng said just now?

Lin Feng cradled Fan Fan and paced back and forth in the bedroom, gently soothing his little treasure.

Fan Fan yawned in her father's arms, stuck out her little tongue, and snuggled into his chest. This time, she fell into a deep sleep, her mouth relaxed and no longer pouting.

The couple huddled together, their heads close.

"Honey, do you think this means she's not angry anymore?"

"Could be! You'd better watch what you say from now on. This little one might understand everything."

"...Yeah."

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