Upon hearing the system's prompt, Lin Feng's mind was filled with questions. Just then, the voice of the system sounded again.
[Warm Tip: As long as the host raises the babies with love, you will receive unexpected rewards!]
Lin Feng looked toward the babies in the bedroom and asked the system, "Does it work with anyone's babies?"
[Of course not. Only your own babies will do!]
Hearing this, Lin Feng felt as if he had been struck by lightning and almost fainted on the spot. He never expected that the talented and beautiful Ms. Zhang would bear him quadruplets! And two sets of fraternal twins at that!
No wonder she had a relieved smile when she heard me offering to help with the feeding just now. It turns out all four babies are my own?!
Lin Feng still found it hard to believe and continued to press the system for answers. "Are you sure they are all my children?"
The system replied: [Absolutely sure. Please trust this system!]
Lin Feng fell silent. It was a long time before he muttered to himself, "This world... it's really too crazy!"
At this moment, Lin Feng's heart was in turmoil, and he even felt a hint of panic. After all, he was just a college student, the kind who had never even been in a relationship.
Now, suddenly being presented with four children, I simply can't accept it. I have no financial ability to raise four babies crying for food! And their mother, who's as beautiful as a budding flower?
[Please don't worry, Host. As long as you raise the babies with care, the system will provide generous rewards!]
Perhaps sensing Lin Feng's concern, the system chimed in again.
"So, if I raise the babies with care, I'll get generous rewards? What kind of rewards are they?" Lin Feng inquired curiously. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥
The system replied: [Sorry, the system cannot disclose that. Please explore for yourself!]
Lin Feng composed himself and looked into the bedroom. At this moment, Zhang Yuxi was lulling the babies to sleep, creating a remarkably tender scene. The four babies were also very well-behaved, lying quietly on the bed like four adorable porcelain dolls.
Seeing this, Lin Feng's gaze softened, and a smile like that of a proud father emerged on his lips. However, when he saw the wrinkles at the corners of Zhang Yuxi's eyes, his heart ached. Compared to two years ago, Zhang Yuxi looked significantly more haggard, her face etched with weariness and hardship.
What has she gone through all this time? Lin Feng, oh Lin Feng! For your sake, this woman was willing to sacrifice her youth, going through ten months of pregnancy to give birth to these four babies! If you wimp out now, you're not a man at all!
Lin Feng mustered his courage, re-entered the room, and walked over to Zhang Yuxi's side.
"The babies are so cute!" Lin Feng praised from the bottom of his heart.
A sweet smile appeared on Zhang Yuxi's face. "Yes, they are four little angels who pulled me out of the mire…"
Zhang Yuxi gently rocked the cribs, her face full of happiness and affection. In the room, Wang Jie tidied up diapers while grumbling indignantly on Zhang Yuxi's behalf. "Ms. Zhang has to work and take care of the kids all by herself. It's just too hard! Who knows what their father is thinking, not even visiting after all this time!"
Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi felt a bit embarrassed and quickly changed the subject. "Lin Feng, don't you have deliveries to make? You should get back to work!"
Trying to get rid of me? What does that mean? Does she want to raise the children all by herself?
Just then, a loud knocking came from outside the door. Immediately after, a plump woman unlocked the door with a set of keys and walked in.
"Ms. Zhang, when are you going to pay the rent?" the woman demanded. "Look, I know it's not easy for a single mother with children, but you can't keep delaying, can you? I rely on this rent money to get by!"
Zhang Yuxi's expression was troubled. She had just found a job as a college counselor, but her first paycheck hadn't come through yet. Where would she get the money to pay the rent?
Seeing this, Lin Feng stepped forward and asked, "How much does she owe you?"
"Two months' rent plus the deposit. A total of 20,000!" the plump woman replied directly.
Lin Feng gritted his teeth, opened his Alipay app, borrowed some funds, added his own savings, and transferred the full amount to the woman. After receiving the money, the plump woman left the room, beaming.
Watching this, Zhang Yuxi felt embarrassed and said, "Lin Feng, I'll definitely pay you back as soon as I get my salary next month!"
"Don't worry about it. Let's talk about the children," he replied.
Sensing the shift in atmosphere, Wang Jie tactfully left the room. Now, only Lin Feng and Zhang Yuxi remained.
Lin Feng didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point. "Ms. Zhang, the children are mine, right?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yuxi was startled. She quickly denied it, "Lin Feng, what nonsense are you talking about? How could the children be yours?"
Even though she says that, how could I possibly believe her?
Lin Feng's expression turned solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Why did you hide this from me?"
Confronted with the question, Zhang Yuxi lowered her head. Her expression dimmed as she gave a bitter smile. "Back then, you had just started college. What was the use of telling you? Could you have afforded to raise them? And I was afraid that telling you would interfere with your studies, so…"
"Stop!" Lin Feng cut her off. "I understand all that! But… I'm their father. You can't hide something like that from me!"
Zhang Yuxi fell silent for a moment before retorting, "Even if you had known, what could you have done?"
In her view, all men were scoundrels. Even if Lin Feng knew, he would soon abandon her and find someone new. After all, he was still so young, his future filled with hope. How could he possibly be willing to be tied down to her?
But what Lin Feng said next was beyond her expectations.
"Now that I know, I will definitely not run away from this!" he declared. "I won't just take responsibility for the children; I'll take responsibility for you, too. I want to give you all a happy life, until the day I die!"
Zhang Yuxi looked at Lin Feng in disbelief.
She had never imagined that this seemingly immature young man would say such things! She was moved by his sense of responsibility! And she was moved to have such a man in her life! However, reality is cruel. Raising four children is not easy for anyone, especially a college student!
Zhang Yuxi's eyes brimmed with red, and tears streamed down her face. She choked out, "Lin Feng, I know you want to help, but this has nothing to do with you. I'll raise them myself!"
Even now, she still wants to shoulder everything alone!
A bitter taste filled Lin Feng's mouth. He said resolutely, "Ms. Zhang, they are my children, too. How could this have nothing to do with me? I have an obligation to take care of them!"
Seeing his serious expression, Zhang Yuxi asked bitterly, "But how will you raise the children?"
Lin Feng took a deep breath, looked earnestly at Zhang Yuxi, and said, enunciating each word, "With the fact that I am their father! Even if I have to pawn everything I own, even if I have to go work as a bricklayer on a construction site, I will provide for you and our children!"
Zhang Yuxi's body trembled slightly at his words. Just then, the voice of the system sounded.
[As the host has bravely taken responsibility and fulfilled the duties of a father, a cash reward of 100,000 yuan is granted. Please check your account!]
The next second, Lin Feng's phone received a message.
"Your savings account ending in 8848 received a transfer of 100,000.00 yuan at 18:19 on February 28. Current balance: 100,018.23 yuan."