Yangcheng University.

Teachers' Office.

Seeing Zhang Yuxi looking listless and drowsy, Han Wen couldn't help but ask, "Ms. Zhang, what were you up to yesterday? You look completely run-down. Didn't you get enough rest?"

Han Wen's words immediately caught the attention of Tang Xiufang, who was sitting nearby.

"Ms. Zhang must be exhausted from taking care of the kids, right?" Tang Xiufang chimed in. "After all, it's quadruplets. I remember when I was raising my own child, I could never get enough sleep."

The conversation made Zhang Yuxi a little embarrassed. "Actually, the babies' father is taking care of them. I haven't had to worry much."

Hearing this, Han Wen's eyes lit up. "A full-time dad? That's amazing! Didn't you hire a nanny to help?"

Zhang Yuxi smiled and shook her head. "We let the nanny go after he arrived. He's very meticulous with the babies, so I'm not worried."

Tang Xiufang added admiringly, "That really is impressive!"

Han Wen looked on with an envious expression, muttering to herself. If only I could find a husband like that… I wonder what Ms. Zhang's husband even looks like?

She figured any man Ms. Zhang chose must be quite a catch.

Just then, Tang Xiufang arched an eyebrow and gave Zhang Yuxi a meaningful smile. "Ms. Zhang, I think you're tired from a different kind of exertion last night, aren't you?"

Zhang Yuxi's face instantly flushed bright red. She shook her head frantically. "No… no, we were busy moving yesterday!"

"Moving?" Han Wen asked quickly. "Where did you move to?"

"Rongtai Mansion," Zhang Yuxi replied.

"The rent there isn't cheap!" Tang Xiufang, who seemed well-versed in real estate, rattled off, "It was just built less than two years ago, the apartments have river views, and the location is excellent."

Han Wen frowned and agreed. "It's definitely not cheap. I looked at apartments there before. A one-bedroom starts at 5,000 yuan a month! If you want to buy, even a small unit costs several million!"

Hearing their discussion, Zhang Yuxi looked baffled. "Are the apartments in Rongtai Mansion that expensive?"

Tang Xiufang was even more shocked than she was. "You didn't know?"

"The apartment belongs to my husband. I only found out yesterday that he owned a place there!"

"Wow!" Han Wen exclaimed. "I knew it! The man who married Ms. Zhang must come from a good family! How much did you put down for the payment, and what's your monthly mortgage?"

Zhang Yuxi shook her head. "We don't have a loan."

Tang Xiufang's eyes widened in disbelief. "You paid in full?"

Zhang Yuxi then recounted the story Lin Feng had told her, word for word.

After she finished, both Han Wen and Tang Xiufang were completely stunned.

Han Wen said with immense envy, "Your husband's luck is unbelievable, just like a novel's protagonist!"

Tang Xiufang nodded silently.

Zhang Yuxi managed a small smile. "I thought so too. At first, I thought he was lying, but on second thought, he has no reason to deceive me."

Just then, the bell for class rang.

Zhang Yuxi picked up her textbook. "I'm off to class."

After Zhang Yuxi left, Tang Xiufang's expression grew serious. "Ms. Han, I don't think this is right."

Han Wen hurried over. "What's not right?"

"Ms. Zhang just said they let the nanny go after the babies' father arrived. That means before he showed up, it was just her and the nanny looking after the kids. So, where was her husband then?" Tang Xiufang explained. "Also, Rongtai Mansion was just completed in the last two years! If his story about a relative transferring the property to him is true, it doesn't add up! Transferring a property less than two years after purchase incurs terrifyingly high taxes!"

At that moment, Han Wen caught on as well. She whispered, "So you're saying… Ms. Zhang has been deceived?"

Tang Xiufang shook her head. "I don't know, but it just feels strange."

"Now that you've analyzed it, I just remembered something," Han Wen added. "We've repeatedly suggested that we should go visit the babies, but Ms. Zhang always turns us down. Do you think… it has something to do with her husband?"

Tang Xiufang nodded, pondering for a moment. "That has to be it! Okay, here's the plan: after school, we'll go with Ms. Zhang. We have to get into her home, no matter what it takes!"

「Soon.」

The school bell rang, signaling the end of classes.

Han Wen suggested the three of them get dinner together. After their meal, Tang Xiufang and Han Wen led Zhang Yuxi to a baby supply store. Tang Xiufang picked up some outfits and examined them carefully before walking over to Zhang Yuxi.

"Ms. Zhang, how old are your babies?"

"Almost six months," Zhang Yuxi replied distractedly. All she wanted was to go home early. She had no idea why Ms. Tang and Ms. Han were insisting on dragging her out shopping.

Five minutes later, when she saw Tang Xiufang and Han Wen had picked out four sets of baby clothes, Zhang Yuxi finally realized what was happening. She hurriedly waved her hands. "Ms. Tang, Ms. Han, you don't have to spend so much! We have plenty of clothes for the babies at home."

Hearing this, Tang Xiufang laughed. "Hey, how can we visit your new home empty-handed?"

"Visit my home?" Zhang Yuxi was stunned. They didn't say anything about coming to my place during dinner, did they?

Seeing her reaction, Han Wen quickly backed her up. "Ms. Zhang, we've been wanting to see the babies for ages. We don't have classes tomorrow, so please let us visit!"

With things having come to this, if Zhang Yuxi refused again, it would seem rude.

But the problem is, they've both taught Lin Feng! If they recognize him, what am I going to do?

Seeing the panic on Zhang Yuxi's face only made Tang Xiufang more certain of her suspicions. She must have been deceived. Otherwise, why would she be so secretive and always stop us from visiting the babies?

"Well…" Zhang Yuxi stammered. "Let me just talk to the babies' dad! The house is a mess; I'll ask him to tidy up so you don't see what a state it's in."

With that, Zhang Yuxi stepped out of the shop and called Lin Feng.

"Honey…"

From her tone, Lin Feng knew something was wrong. "What is it?"

"So… Ms. Tang and Ms. Han suddenly said they want to come over to our place today…"

Lin Feng replied nonchalantly, "Sure, let them come over."

Zhang Yuxi grew anxious and lowered her voice. "But… they've both taught you! If they come over, won't you be exposed?" If they found out, the school's leadership would surely find out too. Zhang Yuxi didn't want to lose her job. She had just gotten her permanent position, and she had four babies to support.

"Honey, don't worry," Lin Feng comforted her. "I always sit in the back row, and I don't even go to class that often. Besides, they teach so many classes, they'll never recognize me."

Zhang Yuxi was still worried. "Are you sure they won't recognize you?"

"Of course. A lot of people are a little face-blind these days. When the time comes, I'll put on some makeup. I guarantee they won't recognize me!"

After a moment's hesitation, Zhang Yuxi nodded and agreed.

Now, she could only pray that her colleagues' face-blindness was severe.

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