[Newbie Dad Task 2 Released: Change diapers for three babies once.]
[Completion Reward: 1 million in cash!]
Just after finishing the first task,
the system immediately issued a second one.
This time, the reward turned out to be a staggering 1 million in cash.
This is just awesome!
Hearing the system's notification sound in his mind, Xiao Fei's lips couldn't help but curl into a smile.
Seeing the smile on Xiao Fei's face,
Tang Yuxin asked, "Very cute, isn't it?"
"Mhm!"
"Of course my babies are cute!"
Lowering his gaze to look at Sanbao drinking milk, Xiao Fei said proudly.
Then, he raised his head to look at Tang Yuxin and added, "Besides, with such a gorgeous mom, isn't it normal for the kids to be cute?"
Tang Yuxin shyly glared at Xiao Fei.
At this moment, her heart felt sweet.
Before meeting Xiao Fei, Tang Yuxin hadn't felt this kind of happiness in a long time.
"By the way."
"Tomorrow, I'll rent an apartment near your school for you."
"The place you're living in now is so far, it's inconvenient to get to school, and traveling back and forth must be exhausting…"
Xiao Fei suggested.
Hearing Xiao Fei say this, Tang Yuxin felt a warmth inside.
But she still shook her head and replied, "No need. You're still a student—best to save money when you can."
As for the 200,000 yuan Xiao Fei had given her,
she had decided to save it, plan carefully, and use it all on the children.
A little hardship at work for herself was perfectly fine.
Seeing her reject the idea, Xiao Fei didn't insist any further.
When the time came, he'd rent the apartment regardless, making it final so she'd have no choice but to accept.
After feeding the baby milk,
Tang Yuxin glanced at the clock—it was already late.
So she said, "You still have class this afternoon; why not head back now?"
"Why are you in such a hurry to send me off?"
"…"
Tang Yuxin didn't answer.
Faced with this sudden happiness, she seemed a little flustered.
While she was lost in thought, Xiao Fei suddenly extended his hand and tightly held her soft, delicate hand.
Tang Yuxin tried to pull her hand away,
but Xiao Fei firmly held onto it, unwilling to let her withdraw.
"I know you might think I'm being nice to you because of the baby's existence, but…"
"You have no idea—ever since that night, I haven't been able to forget you. This past year, several girls confessed to me, but I turned them all down."
"Because I kept hoping, just maybe, I'd run into you again someday."
"And now, that day has finally come."
Xiao Fei looked at Tang Yuxin with deep emotion.
Hearing this confession, Tang Yuxin's face turned slightly red.
Deep inside, she couldn't help but feel some ripples—her heartbeat was speeding up.
She had to admit, Xiao Fei was indeed exceptional.
Not only was he good-looking, but he also had a strong sense of responsibility.
"That night… we were both drunk."
Tang Yuxin lowered her head, murmuring softly.
"I know. That night, I was at a friend's birthday party. Unfortunately, I drank too much."
"What about you? Why did you get drunk?"
Hearing the question, Tang Yuxin froze slightly, shook her head, and said nothing.
Seeing that she didn't want to talk about it, Xiao Fei didn't press the matter.
Instead, he continued, "Maybe you don't believe what I said just now. But time will prove everything."
"In the days to come, I'll learn to be a good husband, a good father, and give you and the kids a warm harbor."
"Actually, ever since that night, I already decided…"
"Stop talking!"
Tang Yuxin's voice was choked with emotion.
She couldn't hold back her tears.
She had given her first time to the man before her.
If she said she felt no emotions for Xiao Fei, it would definitely be a lie!
Taking a deep breath, she looked at Xiao Fei and slowly said, "The reason I drank that night was because I lost a good friend to suicide."
"She was one of my two closest girlfriends."
"She had been dating a guy, and they were already engaged, with the wedding scheduled two months later. But then, the night before, I caught that guy coming out of a hotel with another woman."
"I told my friend about it."
"That same night, she jumped off her home's balcony."
"She was only 26 during her prime years, yet she left this world in such a way."
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't told her, she wouldn't have…"
By this point, Tang Yuxin was already sobbing uncontrollably.
Seeing her cry like that, Xiao Fei's heart ached. He immediately pulled her into his arms, gently patting her back to comfort her:
"It's not your fault."
"If you hadn't told her, it'd be like pushing her into a fire pit. Even after marriage, she would've found out eventually…"
Tang Yuxin wiped her tears and broke free from Xiao Fei's embrace.
With her cheeks flushed, she nodded and said, "Okay, you should go now. I need some time alone."
Although Xiao Fei didn't want to leave,
it was clear Tang Yuxin didn't want him to stay.
Xiao Fei could only reluctantly stand up and leave.
Tang Yuxin walked him to the door.
Only after Xiao Fei's figure disappeared down the hall did she sigh and return to her bedroom.
...
After leaving the rental apartment,
Xiao Fei hailed a Didi ride and returned directly to school.
As soon as he entered the dormitory, he heard his roommates gaming enthusiastically.
"Go for it, Bozi!"
"Don't chicken out, just hit him!"
"You freaking missed your ultimate?! How?"
"I told you to watch fewer videos—how did you even whiff Angela's ultimate? Unbelievable!"
"…"
The three roommates were deeply immersed in their rank climbing, completely unaware that Xiao Fei had returned.
Xiao Fei didn't mind.
He headed to his desk, opened his computer, and logged into the school's website, searching for Tang Yuxin's profile under the faculty section.
Soon, Tang Yuxin's detailed information popped up on the screen.
Looking at the blue-background photo of Tang Yuxin, Xiao Fei couldn't help but grin like an idiot.
"Hmm…"
"Graduated from Beijing University with a Master's degree, 27 years old this year."
"Looks like she's a real academic ace."
But thinking about it, it made sense—anyone teaching at Shanghai Jiao Tong University would at least need a Master's degree from a top university.
For less prominent schools, even a Ph.D. wouldn't necessarily get through the door.
Just then, Zhang Bo, who had just finished a match, suddenly leaned over. Spotting Tang Yuxin's photo on the screen,
he smirked mischievously and said:
"Oh wow, isn't this Goddess Tang?"
"Brother Xiao, spill the beans—are you eyeing Goddess Tang?"
"When we were welcoming new students today, I already noticed the way you looked at her was off."
"Let me tell you—trying to pursue Goddess Tang won't be easy. Word has it, quite a few male teachers are fiercely chasing after her…"
Hearing this, Xiao Fei chuckled.
Fierce competition?
Sorry, we already have kids together.
What's there to compete for?
Seriously, dream on!