"System, initiate high-quality sleep!"
The words had just left his mouth. Lin Feng was already lying in bed, fast asleep and snoring away.
「Eight in the morning.」
Zhang Yuxi got up from bed and stretched lazily. The sleep she got last night was incredibly satisfying. She hadn't slept so restfully in a long time.
But when she picked up her phone to check the time, she jumped. How is it this late? Oh no, oh no, I'm going to be late!
Panicked, Zhang Yuxi scrambled out of bed and ran to the bathroom to wash up.
Before leaving, she popped into the nursery to look at the soundly sleeping Lin Feng and the four babies. Seeing Lin Feng sleeping so soundly brought a sweet smile to her face. Taking care of the babies last night must have been exhausting!
In their cribs, the two most well-behaved children, the third and fourth babies, were already awake. They stared at Zhang Yuxi with their big, dark, round eyes. Whenever she saw them, she felt a surge of strength. No matter how hard or tiring it gets, I have to keep going to earn money for their formula.
Just then, Auntie Wang arrived for work. She was in the kitchen, warming up milk for the babies. When she saw Zhang Yuxi come out, a knowing smile appeared on her face.
"You're up?"
Zhang Yuxi avoided Auntie Wang's gaze as she gathered her textbooks and ate breakfast.
"The babies seemed to sleep very well last night. They're all full of energy. It looks like Lin Feng is a very responsible father!"
Hearing Auntie Wang praise Lin Feng, Zhang Yuxi felt a small thrill of joy.
After breakfast, Zhang Yuxi grabbed her bag and headed to the university for her class.
***
「In the classroom.」
The students were all chattering excitedly among themselves. Someone had started a rumor that their teacher, Miss Zhang, had a child. Upon hearing this news, all the male students in the class were heartbroken.
"My goddess!"
"Why would you do this to me?"
"How could someone as beautiful as Miss Zhang have a child?"
"Exactly! Look at her figure, there's no way she's given birth!"
"Who started this rumor anyway? Is it even reliable?"
"I heard it from Liu Bo. He said it's one hundred percent true!"
"No way. I even asked around before. Miss Zhang isn't even married, so how could she have children?"
"The world is a strange place, my friend. You're too naive!"
"Oh, shut up. You're calling me naive? You're the one watching Ultraman all day!"
"Everyone, quiet down! Miss Zhang is coming!"
Upon seeing her, the students all fell silent.
TAP, TAP, TAP, TAP!
The sound of high heels clicking on the floor announced her arrival. Zhang Yuxi appeared in the classroom, wearing a white dress. She had a warm, gentle smile on her face as she waved to everyone.
But just then...
A male student sitting next to Liu Bo suddenly stood up and asked loudly, "Miss Zhang, is it true you have children?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi's brow furrowed. Her gaze sharpened as she looked at him, her voice cold. "Who told you that?"
The student was intimidated by her piercing gaze. It wasn't just him; Liu Bo, sitting beside him, was scared out of his wits. After all, he was the one who had spread the rumor.
"It was—"
The student was just about to point at Liu Bo. But Liu Bo shot to his feet and declared, "Lin Feng told me!"
Lin Feng?
Hearing that name, a puzzled expression crossed Zhang Yuxi's face. Why would he do that? No wonder the other teachers in the office were giving me those looks today.
Since things had come to this, there was no point in hiding it anymore.
Zhang Yuxi nodded and said calmly, "Lin Feng was right. I do have children."
With that, she picked up her lesson plan and began the class. The class period flew by.
***
「After class.」
Zhang Yuxi didn't even go back to the office, heading straight home instead.
By now, Lin Feng had slept for an hour and a half and was feeling refreshed and full of energy. He was just about to go out for a meal when Zhang Yuxi returned.
"Class is over already?"
Zhang Yuxi smiled. "I only had one class today."
Back home, Zhang Yuxi didn't immediately confront Lin Feng. Instead, she went into the nursery to check on the babies and feed them. After feeding them, she returned to the living room and eyed Lin Feng, who was eating breakfast.
"Lin Feng, why did you tell people I have children?"
Hearing this, Lin Feng put down the steamed bun he was eating and said gently, "Why couldn't I? If I could, I'd tell them you're my wife, too!"
Seeing his smug expression, Zhang Yuxi pouted in annoyance and fell silent. Lin Feng found her pout rather amusing. My wife acts just like a child sometimes.
Suddenly, Lin Feng seemed to think of something important. He sidled up to her with a grin. "Honey, is your household registration book at home?"
Hearing him ask about the household registration book, Zhang Yuxi froze for a moment. She wasn't a fool; she knew exactly what he was planning.
"It is..." she replied, her heart pounding.
"In that case, let's go get our marriage license today. What do you say?" Lin Feng gazed at her with a warm smile.
"Huh?" Zhang Yuxi's heart hammered in her chest. She whispered, "You... you really want to marry me?"
Lin Feng nodded firmly, his expression serious. "Of course! I want to grow old with you!" He then added, "Besides, this is for the children's sake. If we don't get married, what about their household registration?"
That gave Zhang Yuxi all the motivation she needed. That's right! We have to get married for the children!
She rushed into her room, rummaged around for the household registration book, and then grabbed Lin Feng, pulling him toward the door.
"Let's go! I don't have any classes this afternoon anyway!"
***
「Downstairs.」
Lin Feng gently placed a helmet on Zhang Yuxi's head, the gesture intimate. Zhang Yuxi, however, felt a bit shy. She still wasn't used to the fact that Lin Feng was her husband.
Lin Feng simply said softly, "Honey, you'll have to get used to having me by your side, alright?"
His tone was gentle, filled with boundless affection. Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi's heart melted. She gave a soft "Mm-hmm."
"Let's go now, then!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the electric scooter began to move. Zhang Yuxi sat behind him, her arms wrapped around his waist, and rested her cheek against his broad back. Gazing at his handsome profile, her eyes filled with adoration.
She never could have imagined she would meet such an outstanding man.
It's like I'm in a dream.