Lin Dashan's car was a second-hand Toyota Yaris. After going bankrupt, he not only sold his house but also his beloved Crown to pay off his debts.

Lin Feng drove the car toward the city center. With the New Year approaching, more and more people were returning to their hometowns, and many vehicles with out-of-town license plates could be seen on the road. Before long, they were stuck in traffic.

Lin Feng leaned out to see what was happening up ahead. It didn't look like they'd be moving anytime soon.

On the overpass, Zhang Yuxi rolled down her window to look at the scenery.

Lin Feng took out his phone and noticed a new message. Bao Wen had added him to a WeChat group, but all the profile pictures were unfamiliar. After he joined, everyone popped up to greet him.

Lin Feng simply replied, "Hello, everyone."

Seeing the cars up front slowly begin to move, Lin Feng put down his phone and turned to Zhang Yuxi. "Honey, the traffic's moving. Do you want to roll the window up a bit?"

Not wanting to catch a cold right before the New Year, Zhang Yuxi obediently closed the window.

Lin Feng's phone kept buzzing with notifications.

"Honey, can I look at your phone?" Zhang Yuxi asked.

"Sure, go ahead. There's nothing to hide."

Zhang Yuxi happily picked up the phone. It was messages from the group chat; everyone wanted to invite Lin Feng out for a meal.

"Honey, they want to invite you out to eat," she said.

Lin Feng glanced at the road ahead. It turned out a car accident was causing the traffic jam. Hearing Zhang Yuxi, he replied, "Tell them we'll arrange it for another day."

"Okay." Zhang Yuxi sent the reply on his behalf.

"Do you have any friends in Meicheng?" she asked.

"I do, but we've drifted apart."

The traffic came to a halt again. Lin Feng took advantage of the break to chat with her.

"Back when my family was doing well, a lot of my classmates liked to hang out with me," he said, his tone casual. "But after my dad's investment failed and we were swamped with debt, those friends gradually distanced themselves from me. Plus, after high school graduation, everyone went their separate ways. Some went to college, some started working... I had a few good buddies, but we just lost touch after graduation."

Though he spoke lightly, Zhang Yuxi could sense a trace of loneliness in his voice. She squeezed his hand tightly. "Honey, you still have me and the babies."

Lin Feng smiled. "You're right. In life, more friends mean more opportunities. Sometimes you need to get together to stay close. Since we're back, it would be nice to see some old classmates and catch up."

Hearing this, Lin Feng gave her a look. Is my wife worried that I'm too lonely?

Just then, the cars ahead started moving again.

Lin Feng pressed the accelerator and smiled. "Let's finish what we need to do this afternoon first."

They drove to the city center, where there was a large chain supermarket. After searching for a while, they finally found a parking spot.

Lin Feng looked around. "There's a place nearby that sells delicious guokui. Come on, I'll take you to try some."

He took her hand. "It should be just ahead, if it's still open."

Less than two minutes later, they saw a guokui shop bustling with customers, a long line stretching out from the entrance. Lin Feng got in line with Zhang Yuxi, their affectionate demeanor drawing envious glances from others.

Soon, it was their turn. He ordered two guokuis with preserved vegetable and pork filling.

"Hurry and eat," Lin Feng urged. "Guokui is best when it's hot."

Zhang Yuxi took a bite. It was perfectly crispy and fragrant, and the filling was delicious.

After finishing the guokui, Lin Feng felt a little thirsty. "Honey, want some milk tea?"

At his words, Zhang Yuxi's eyes lit up. "Yes, please!"

It was the middle of winter vacation, so nearly every bubble tea shop was bursting at the seams. Popular chains like CoCo, Yi Dian Dian, and Nayuki were completely slammed. There was no other way; they had to queue up and wait for their number to be called.

Even so, Zhang Yuxi was overjoyed. This was the first time they had gone out shopping together without the kids. Ever since the babies were born, they hadn't had a single moment just for the two of them. But today, they could act like a couple in the throes of new love—shopping together, whiling away the time in a bubble tea shop. It was a feeling they had never experienced before.

After waiting for half an hour, their order was finally ready. Zhang Yuxi had ordered a coconut jelly pearl milk tea. Lin Feng leaned over and took a sip.

"It's so sweet," he remarked.

"I think it's fine," she said, taking another long sip.

Their public display of affection instantly drew the attention of everyone around them. A handsome man and a beautiful woman—they truly looked like a match made in heaven.

With their cravings satisfied, the couple headed straight for the supermarket. When they reached the baby section, Lin Feng noticed that the playpens and mats were a dozen or so yuan more expensive than online. But he didn't care. He had money to spare.

After buying the playpen and mat, they also picked out some toys and clothes for the babies. As parents, whenever they saw something nice, their first thought was always of their children.

A sales assistant smiled at them. "Sir, ma'am, if you spend just 200 yuan more, you'll be eligible for our free delivery service."

Lin Feng activated his [Milk Powder Identification] skill and bought a can of formula, bringing their total to exactly 200 yuan.

"Please pay over here." It seemed to be a separate area that didn't use the main cash registers.

"Please fill out the delivery address and recipient's phone number."

"Alright, we'll have someone send it over right away. After the delivery is complete, our staff will call to let you know."

Lin Feng checked the time, calculating the babies' nap schedule. Including the time it took to feed them solid food, he and Zhang Yuxi still had another two hours to themselves.

"Let's go. Since we don't have the babies with us today, I'm taking you on a proper date!"

「First stop, the amusement park!」

They rode the roller coaster, the giant pendulum, the pirate ship... they tried everything.

Lin Feng discovered that while Zhang Yuxi looked delicate on the surface, she was an absolute daredevil when it came to these rides. He was on the verge of getting sick, but she insisted on dragging him back to ride the roller coaster one more time.

Finally, they left the amusement park, their hair completely disheveled.

A cool wind had started to blow outside. Lin Feng carefully buttoned up Zhang Yuxi's coat and asked with concern, "Are you cold?"

Zhang Yuxi shook her head. "I'm not cold." After all that excitement, her blood was practically boiling. Still, his meticulous care made her feel incredibly warm.

Next, Lin Feng planned to take her to the shopping mall. Even though it wasn't the Lunar New Year yet, the mall was already a sea of people.

In the midst of the crowd, Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi ran into a familiar face.

Bao Wen was walking toward them with two other couples. Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi didn't see them at first, but Bao Wen spotted them immediately. It was hard not to notice such an attractive couple.

"Brother Lin! Sister-in-law!" Bao Wen walked over, grinning at them. "What a coincidence, running into you again!"

Meicheng was a small fourth or fifth-tier city. The downtown area wasn't very big, so bumping into someone at the mall was quite normal.

Lin Feng glanced at the two couples behind Bao Wen. He vaguely recognized one of them—they must have been classmates from the class next door.

"Look at Lin Feng," one of the men said. "I bet he doesn't even recognize us anymore, hahaha!"

"Seriously," another person chimed in. "If Bao Wen hadn't told me, I would've never believed this was Lin Feng!"

"Right? We're just getting older while he's getting more handsome!"

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