「Afternoon.」

「The teachers' office.」

"Ms. Zhang, what's wrong? You seem lost in thought."

Hearing Han Wen's voice, Zhang Yuxi snapped back to her senses and smiled apologetically. "No... it's nothing."

Ever since Lin Feng had told her that morning he wanted to meet his parents, she had been fretting about it. Although she and Lin Feng were already married, she had never met his parents. She knew they weren't his biological parents, but they were still the two people in the world who treated him best. The thought of meeting them made her nervous.

Just then, Zhang Yuxi's phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and glanced at the caller ID, her expression changing dramatically. She stepped out of the office and answered the call, her tone cold.

"What is it?"

"Yuxi, where are you? I want to come see you!" An Lan's voice came through the phone.

Zhang Yuxi's brow furrowed. "What are you coming here for?"

"Yuxi, that hurts, you know? We've been best friends for so many years. Can't I come and see you? Don't worry, I won't tell Auntie. I just want to come... see the babies..."

Hearing An Lan's irritated tone, Zhang Yuxi was speechless. I only asked what she was coming for. Why is she reacting like this?

"Alright. I'll send you my location. Just let me know before you arrive, and I'll come pick you up."

Hearing this, An Lan immediately brightened. "Perfect!"

Zhang Yuxi: "..."

An Lan then continued, "Yuxi, that time two years ago when you got drunk at the bar... do you have any... other impressions of it?"

Zhang Yuxi asked, puzzled, "Other impressions? What do you mean?"

"Nothing, I was just asking!" An Lan replied evasively.

"Oh..."

After hanging up, Zhang Yuxi returned to the office. She saw the department head walking over to her desk, congratulating her. Han Wen and Tang Xiufang stood nearby, their faces full of envy.

"Ms. Zhang, congratulations! Because of your recent outstanding teaching performance, the university has awarded you the 'Outstanding Teacher' title!"

Zhang Yuxi was a bit shocked. "Outstanding Teacher?"

"Yes!" The department head nodded. "Since you've come, the students' grades have improved by leaps and bounds. You absolutely deserve this!"

"Thank you, Department Head!" Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi felt very touched. This title was a validation of all her recent hard work.

"Keep up the good work, Ms. Zhang!" After speaking, the department head turned and left the office.

Tang Xiufang also came over to offer her congratulations. "Congratulations, Ms. Zhang! Based on my experience, being named 'Outstanding Teacher' by the university means you'll get an extra eight thousand yuan bonus this month!"

When Zhang Yuxi heard there would be a bonus, she became even more excited. She turned and addressed the other teachers in the office, "Thank you all for your support. I will continue to work hard!"

"Go for it, Ms. Zhang!"

"The final exams are coming up, so don't let your class fall behind!"

Han Wen suddenly stood up and asked, "Ms. Zhang, I've noticed a student in your class, Lin Feng, hasn't been to school in a while, has he? If he doesn't come back soon, he'll fail the course."

Tang Xiufang chimed in, "That's right. Even though his grades are excellent, you've worked so hard to get the 'Outstanding Teacher' award, Ms. Zhang. You can't let him jeopardize it!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuxi's smile slowly faded.

***

「Evening.」

Zhang Yuxi drove back to Rongtai Residence. Lin Feng had already prepared dinner and was in the bedroom playing with the babies.

"Honey, you're back?" Lin Feng called out. "Hurry and wash your hands. We're about to eat."

"Okay!" Hearing Lin Feng's voice, Zhang Yuxi immediately responded. She went to the kitchen and washed her hands.

Lin Feng brought the dishes out from the kitchen and beckoned her over. "Honey, come sit down. Try the chicken and mushroom stew I made tonight!"

Zhang Yuxi sat at the dining table. Looking at the lavish dinner, she felt very moved. "Honey, you're amazing!" She picked up her chopsticks and took a bite.

"How is it?" A smile appeared on Lin Feng's face as he saw Zhang Yuxi's satisfied expression.

"Mmm! It's especially delicious!" Zhang Yuxi nodded.

"Then have some more. And try this..." Lin Feng continued to put food on her plate.

Zhang Yuxi didn't refuse.

After dinner, Zhang Yuxi suddenly remembered what had happened earlier that day and her mood soured.

"Honey, what's wrong?" Lin Feng asked with concern.

Zhang Yuxi told Lin Feng about being named "Outstanding Teacher" and the issue with the upcoming final exams. Lin Feng hadn't been to class for over half a month. If he also missed the final exams, it would be impossible to justify.

Lin Feng hesitated for a moment before saying, "How about this? You take a day off sometime, and I'll go to school to attend class."

That way, someone will be here to take care of the babies! Zhang Yuxi nodded. For now, it was the only solution.

"Also, my best friend, An Lan, wants to come visit..."

Hearing this, Lin Feng responded enthusiastically, "Great! We have a spare room, she can stay here!"

Seeing that Lin Feng had agreed without even asking, Zhang Yuxi was deeply moved. "Honey, I don't know why, but I feel like you've become much more handsome. You seem a little different than before..." she said suddenly.

Lin Feng laughed and replied shamelessly, "That's because your husband gets more handsome every day!"

***

「During his shower.」

Lin Feng received a phone call from his parents. His father's voice came from the other end.

"Lin Feng, it just occurred to me that you're still in university. You said you're raising four babies. Where are you getting the money for that?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng was speechless. He really isn't my biological dad. His reaction time is a little slow, isn't it?

"Dad, you don't have to worry. I can earn money!" Lin Feng said, scrubbing himself while holding his phone.

"You're still studying, what money can you earn?

"Once your mom and I aren't so busy, we'll come over to see you.

"I'll transfer you some money on WeChat in a bit. Use it to buy milk powder for the children!"

Lin Feng hurriedly refused, "No need, Dad, I really have money!"

"Alright, don't argue with me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his father hung up. Immediately after, Lin Feng's phone buzzed with a notification. He opened it to see a transfer of fifty thousand yuan from his father.

This must be a huge amount of money for his father. Lin Feng was deeply touched, but he didn't accept the transfer.

Just then, he received several messages on WeChat from Liu Bo. Lin Feng opened them and read that Han Wen had come looking for him, asking about him. But Liu Bo had cleverly managed to brush her off. In the end, he even sent a sly-faced emoji.

Lin Feng highly doubted that...

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