On the day they got their marriage certificate, they had four babies in one pregnancy. What happened

Fu Yao was caught off guard and looked at Cheng Ji in a daze.

"This child is so precocious; it seems he's caught a whiff of the aroma from my side of the food."

Cheng Ji shrugged casually, which amused Fu Yao as well.

"Then let him eat here first, I'm so hungry."

Seeing that Cheng Ji didn't care, Fu Yao stopped worrying about it.

"OK."

Cheng Ji nodded. He could now roughly recognize whose child it was. If he remembered correctly, this should be the principal's grandson, whom he had just brought back from Shanghai before the Lunar New Year.

"Lele, don't sit on the floor. Your older brother and sister are going to eat noodles, do you want some?"

Fu Yao sat in a chair and waved the mixed noodles in front of Lele.

Lele, who had been determined to live or die with the table leg, suddenly looked conflicted.

Fu Yao chuckled to himself and continued to stir the fragrant noodles with his chopsticks. Cheng Ji followed suit, pulling out a chair, picking up the large bowl in front of him, and slurping down a mouthful.

This made Lele incredibly hungry, and she jumped up from the ground.

Seeing that Lele was still a little shy, Fu Yao stopped teasing him and quickly placed the small bowl of noodles he had just divided in front of the child.

"Eat!"

Lele's eyes lit up, and then she secretly glanced at Cheng Ji.

Cheng Ji chuckled, "What, do you think I'd stop you from eating?"

"Hmph!" Lele snorted at him arrogantly, then pulled over a stool and insisted on sitting between the two of them.

Cheng Ji looked at the strange-looking little nose in front of him and chuckled.

The principal was worried that his grandson was being raised too weakly and would suffer later. But look at him, all pomp and circumstance—does he look like someone who'd suffer?

But he really is a terrible eater; he only ate a few bites before starting to play. If we do as he says, he'll behave himself if he goes hungry for a couple of meals.

Cheng Ji's expression of disapproval was so obvious that Fu Yao couldn't ignore it. To avoid further complications, Fu Yao quickly put half a fried egg in Cheng Ji's bowl.

Originally, it was supposed to be one for each of them, but since Lele didn't leave, Cheng Ji gave it to him.

"No need, you can eat it yourself."

Cheng Ji shook his head and put the food back. Then, looking down at Lele who was eating the noodles one by one, he said with a smile, "This kid definitely can't finish it. I'll eat it later."

Lele immediately looked up warily, then angrily ate the whole egg, bite by bite.

Fu Yao was taken aback by Cheng Ji's trick of coaxing a child. He shook his head with amusement and said nothing, silently enjoying his delicious meal.

Cheng Ji was unusually childish. After several "battles of wits" with Lele, he managed to get this notorious glutton in the family compound to eat until his belly was round and full.

When Lele's grandmother, Song Shuzhen, rushed over to pick up the child, she was surprised to see the empty bowl in front of Lele.

Song Shuzhen was still wearing her hospital white coat, her face was hurried, and her gray hair was a little messy, so it was clear that she had rushed over.

"Xiao Cheng, I'm so sorry to have left my child with you for so long."

"This must be Xiao Fu. I came in a hurry today and didn't have time to prepare a gift for you. I'll definitely invite you two over for dinner the day after tomorrow when Lele's nanny comes back."

Looking at the kind-faced Song Shuzhen in front of him, Fu Yao felt less reserved.

"Auntie, you don't need to be so polite. Lele is very well-behaved, and Cheng Ji and I both like him very much."

Fu Yao's lips curved slightly, revealing a faint smile.

"Oh dear, I know this little rascal all too well. But thanks to you guys, this is the first time I've ever seen him eat so much!"

Song Shuzhen spoke in a relaxed and natural tone, with a kind smile on her face, and her gaze toward Fu Yao was extremely gentle.

As Fu Yao spoke to her, he felt at ease.

Compared to the gossipy old ladies in her hometown who disliked her appearance, Song Shuzhen was the kindest elder in her heart.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Song Shuzhen prepared to take Lele home.

"Lele, let's go back. Your nanny isn't here, and Grandma is a little tired."

Song Shuzhen waved to Lele, who was sitting obediently next to Fu Yao.

The child, who was incredibly well-behaved in front of Fu Yao and Cheng Ji, was spoiled and pampered in front of Song Shuzhen.

"I don't want to, I want to stay with my sister."

Lele pouted and held Fu Yao's hand tightly, looking like she didn't want to leave.

Fu Yao had never been relied upon by such a young child before. Looking at Lele, who was holding her arm, Fu Yao's eyes were filled with a gentle smile.

She reached out and patted Lele's head, saying gently, "Your older sister likes Lele very much too, but it's getting late today, you should go home and sleep with Grandma!"

"Then, can I still come to play with you tomorrow?" Hearing Fu Yao's words, Lele looked at Song Shuzhen, a hint of struggle flashing across her little face.

"Sure! But let's head back now, my sister wants to sleep."

"Alright." Lele was eventually taken home by Song Shuzhen, but her constant turning back to look at her made Fu Yao and Cheng Ji quite happy.

"Our sister is so popular, huh?"

After seeing the grandfather and grandson off, Cheng Ji closed the courtyard gate and then playfully pinched Fu Yao's cheek.

"No way! You're the most popular one, okay? Lele ate two bowls of noodles, are you full yet?"

Lele's two bowls of noodles were both taken from Cheng Ji's bowl. Fu Yao touched Cheng Ji's stomach with concern, afraid that he hadn't eaten enough.

As a result, this guy reacted instinctively, and the muscle lines in his abdomen became incredibly clear instantly.

Fu Yao hissed and patted Cheng Ji's arm helplessly.

"I was checking to see if you'd eaten enough."

Cheng Ji blushed instantly, but it wasn't too noticeable in the darkness.

He coughed lightly and said, in an attempt to cover up his embarrassment, "I'm full."

Fu Yao glanced at him sideways but didn't say anything. However, Cheng Ji, who had just finished showering, noticed a steaming cup of malted milk powder on the bedside table.

"Drink it while it's hot, or you'll be too hungry to sleep later."

Fu Yao sat in front of the dressing table, drying his hair, his tone relaxed, but his eyes couldn't help but glance at Cheng Ji.

This was the first time she had listened to her heart and taken care of Cheng Ji, and she didn't know how he would react.

Cheng Ji was taken aback at first, then chuckled and drank it all in one gulp.

"I'll help you."