"Honey, I'm not afraid!" Lin Feng's gaze on Zhang Yuxi was exceptionally fervent. "If the school fires you, just be a stay-at-home mom. Don't worry, I'll support you!"
Moved by his words, Zhang Yuxi's eyes reddened with emotion as she tightly grasped his hand. Hand in hand, the couple made their way to the baby section of the supermarket. As it was the weekend, the store was particularly crowded.
Upon reaching the baby section, Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi saw it was packed with moms. They pushed their carts as if entering a battlefield, rushing forward eagerly.
"Be careful!"
A shopping cart shot toward them, almost hitting Zhang Yuxi. Lin Feng immediately grabbed her hand and pulled her into his embrace.
With their bodies pressed together, he could feel the softness of her body and her faint, sweet fragrance. Zhang Yuxi, as if electrified, cast a shy glance at Lin Feng and then quickly withdrew from his hold.
"Are you okay?" Lin Feng asked with concern.
"What?"
The supermarket was so noisy that Zhang Yuxi couldn't hear what he was saying. Seeing this, Lin Feng leaned close to her ear, his warm breath tickling her skin as he spoke.
"I said, are you okay?"
Feeling his hot breath, Zhang Yuxi's cheeks instantly flushed red, and she quickly shook her head. "I'm fine!"
"That's good!" Lin Feng chuckled and reached out to pinch her rosy cheeks.
So soft... It feels incredible.
"I'll push the cart; you follow me!" Lin Feng said, grabbing a nearby cart. He pushed it with both hands, letting Zhang Yuxi hold tightly to the hem of his shirt.
Seeing Lin Feng treat her with such care, as one would a child, Zhang Yuxi felt not annoyance but a deep warmth. She nodded obediently, her small hand gripping the corner of his shirt, looking utterly dependent on him.
"The formula aisle is just ahead. Let's go," Lin Feng said, pointing to the shelves.
Zhang Yuxi nodded, continuing to hold onto his shirt as she followed silently behind him.
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Soon, they arrived at the formula aisle. Seeing the shelves lined with a dazzling array of formula, Zhang Yuxi instinctively glanced at the prices. She realized that none of them were cheap. The "Beijia" formula she often bought was even more expensive here.
A single can cost eight hundred yuan!
Zhang Yuxi stared at the cans, caught in a dilemma.
"What are you thinking about?" Lin Feng asked, noticing her dazed expression.
Zhang Yuxi hesitated for a moment, then looked at him. "I'm wondering if we should switch to a cheaper formula. Four babies eat so much!"
Lin Feng asked curiously, "How long does one can of formula last them?"
Zhang Yuxi counted on her fingers for a few seconds. "For four babies... about five days."
Five days for one can? That means it costs nearly 5,000 yuan a month!
Lin Feng was utterly shocked. Before having children, he had never imagined raising them would be this expensive. The formula alone would cost five thousand yuan a month.
Without the System, even if I worked moving bricks on a construction site, I probably couldn't afford to raise these four babies!
Lin Feng took a deep breath, the pressure suddenly feeling immense.
Seeing his troubled expression, Zhang Yuxi silently put the formula back, preparing to choose a cheaper one. But Lin Feng quickly stopped her, saying through gritted teeth, "Don't switch. Let's get this one for the babies. This brand is good!"
Just moments before, Lin Feng had used his "Formula Appraisal" skill to scan the shelves. He discovered that among all the brands, "Beijia" indeed offered the best value. Moreover, this supermarket lived up to its reputation as a boutique store. Lin Feng didn't find a single can of fake formula.
It looks like we can buy everything for the babies here from now on!
"Alright, then I'll... just get two cans for now?"
Zhang Yuxi didn't know how much money Lin Feng had left. To avoid embarrassing him, she only took two cans and quietly placed them in the cart. The thought that Lin Feng was still a student made her feel a pang of guilt. Buying things for the babies should have been her responsibility. But she had just started her job and hadn't received her first paycheck, and she didn't have much left on her line of credit. She had no choice but to let Lin Feng pay.
Seeing this, Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, looking a little displeased.
This woman is worrying needlessly again! It seems she won't shake this bad habit unless I show her what I've got!
Lin Feng sighed and silently took out his phone. "Here, take a look."
He logged into his online banking app, opened his account balance, and showed the screen to Zhang Yuxi.
Account Balance: 158,912.67.
Seeing the number, Zhang Yuxi froze, then looked at Lin Feng in astonishment. "You... how do you have so much money?"
A savings of over one hundred fifty thousand yuan! For an average family, it might not be a huge amount, but Lin Feng was just a student from an ordinary background. Having this much saved up was incredibly impressive.
Lin Feng gently tapped her nose and smiled. "I earned it all. So, shop with confidence! From now on, we must never skimp on money for the babies!"
"Mhm..." Zhang Yuxi nodded obediently and turned her gaze back to the shelves. She promptly grabbed five more cans of formula and put them in the cart. This time, she was finally satisfied and nodded happily. "That should do it!"
Seeing Zhang Yuxi's contented expression made Lin Feng happy as well. After all, earning money is a great feeling for a man, but letting the woman he loves spend it is just as wonderful.
After buying the formula, they went on to buy diapers, bottle brushes, baby bowls, baby body wash... All told, they bought fifteen items, spending a full ten thousand yuan.
Finally, they pushed the brimming cart toward the checkout counters on the first floor. Their cart, overflowing with baby supplies and seven large cans of formula, instantly attracted everyone's attention. This was especially true because the great beauty, Zhang Yuxi, was right beside Lin Feng, drawing envious glances from the other men, who secretly gulped with admiration.
"Lin Feng, let's hurry!" Zhang Yuxi urged him, feeling self-conscious under all the stares. After all, normal people didn't buy so many baby products at once. Anyone who didn't know better might think they were personal shoppers!
Lin Feng, however, wasn't in a rush and continued at a leisurely pace. With Auntie Wang at home, the babies wouldn't be waking up anytime soon. They could still enjoy some time alone as a couple.
Seeing Zhang Yuxi's flustered state, Lin Feng was just about to tease her when something suddenly caught his eye. The sight of it made him feel as if he had opened the door to a new world.
Whoa... This thing is so adorable!
"Honey, wait! Don't go yet!"
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