The Bai Zhenzhu and Yu who were taken outside: "???"

Hey, aren’t you being a bit too friendly!

Especially Yu, he was practically shaking with fear.

Heavens, we just met.

Hasn’t it been just over an hour? How did we get to such openness?

The elderly couple didn’t understand and couldn’t figure it out.

As for Mrs. Xiao’s intentions, they were very understandable.

The old folks are getting on in years, and even taking a bath isn’t as convenient anymore.

When people get older, their bones become brittle, and if, heaven forbid, they fall in the bathhouse, it would really be a disaster without help.

Going alone is so dangerous, and going with them guarantees safety, not to mention...

They could even help scrub the old folks’ backs.

Bai Zhenzhu: "...?"

Yu: "...?"

The group headed to the bathhouse with great momentum.

Mrs. Xiao was quick and efficient; Wen Ran, Hongguo, and Xiao Chenxing were handling the two little ones, while Mrs. Xiao focused entirely on Bai Zhenzhu.

Bai Zhenzhu: "...Don’t come any closer."

"Tsk, as you age, you can’t be sloppy," Mrs. Xiao gently pulled Bai Zhenzhu over, sat her down on a stool, and started scrubbing her arms.

"You know, when people get old, they tend to have odors. If you don’t stay clean, it’s really a disaster!"

She coaxed, "Don’t move, you’ll be clean soon."

Bai Zhenzhu felt like she was dead, yet not quite dead.

"Oh my, this old lady has such hard skin!"

"Never scrubbed before?"

"Tsk, seems like we’ll have to bring you next time for a bath."

Bai Zhenzhu: "!!!"

Wen Ran and the Xiao family are quick at work, spending an hour and a half washing away all their exhaustion and dirt.

Then they charged back to the courtyard with momentum.

After putting the elderly couple in the courtyard, everyone returned to their rooms to catch up on sleep.

If they didn’t sleep, they’d be exhausted.

As for the twins, the two little ones were well-fed, clean, and fell asleep midway in their swaddles.

The courtyard was empty and very quiet.

In the silence, Bai Zhenzhu felt as if the presence of the whole family was just her illusion.

She shakily reached out and placed a hand on Yu’s shoulder, "Yu, why do I feel like life is a bit different now?"

"Indeed," Yu seemed still alive, but he had checked out some time ago.

His eyes were glazed, "Previously, who would have scrubbed me like this or that?"

Yu felt he was now the cleanest old man in the alley.

The father and son duo had scrubbed even the dirt from the wrinkles of his skin.

"This feeling seems... not bad?"

"Apparently?"

One must admit, the bizarre behavior of the Xiao family has directly lowered the bar for Bai Zhenzhu and Yu.

Oh well!

If you’re invited in, you’ve got to acknowledge them.

The Xiao family slept soundly, only waking up at night for bathroom breaks; the rest of the time, they were either asleep or sleeping.

The twins sleep particularly well too.

Still, it was Wen Ran who, sleepy and dazed, woke up in the middle of the night, waking the two babies to feed them, before going back to sleep.

Honestly, even the babies knew what comfort and discomfort were.

Rarely were they able to sleep peacefully, but being disturbed by Wen Ran made them whimper and cry.

The pitiful little appearances melted Wen Ran’s heart.

It’s not that she didn’t love her children; it’s just that they were too mischievous.

She was stuck between love and hate, hesitating, pulling herself back and forth.

They were like batteries; feed once, sleep once.

As long as they were awake, there was no chance of rest for you.

They could drive you to a point of wanting to be free of desires, desperately feeling like shaving your head to rid three thousand troubles.

Enlighten yourself in a nunnery, eating vegetarian, and chanting Buddhist scriptures in the company of ancient lamps.

It wasn’t until they were fed that they dropped the pitiful expressions.

They smacked their little lips, eating to their heart’s content.

The whole family slept for over ten hours until the next morning when the sun was high in the sky before waking.

Wen Ran was still a bit dazed.

Xiao Chenye was already wide awake.

Holding the child, skillfully soothing them.

"Awake?"

Wen Ran’s brain was still booting up forcibly.

"Yeah," she nodded, gazing around at this unfamiliar place, "Where are Mom and Dad?"

"They’re up," Xiao Chenye smiled, "There’s hot water outside ready. Wash up, and let’s eat."

"Good."

Bai Zhenzhu and Yu still felt a bit uneasy.

Watching everyone bustling about the house, they suddenly felt like the guests rather than the hosts.

Uh, what a strange feeling.

Wen Ran washed her face, brushed her teeth, and feeling the swelling in her chest, quickly began feeding the child.

She yawned, fully awakening, "How was your rest?"

"Very good, what about you?"

"I was great too."

Only then did they feel alive again.

Of course, a hot breakfast would be perfect.

However, Wen Ran glanced at the sun outside and realized it would really be more like lunch, not breakfast. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"I can smell the delicious food made by Dad and Mom."

"Are you hungry?" Xiao Chenye stood up, "Should I bring some inside for you to eat a little first?"

"No need," Wen Ran declined, "We can all eat outside later after I try to coax these little ancestors to sleep."

Unfortunately, the reality was harsh.

The two children were like little devils, impossible to coax into obedience.

Let them sleep? Dream on.

When it was time to eat, the two kids opened their bright eyes, kicking their little legs, showing no sign of wanting to sleep.

Wen Rou: "..."

She had no choice but to take the kids out.

Thinking, if she could get a few bites, it would be better than nothing.

At least soothe the stomach a little.

As soon as she stepped out, Bai Zhenzhu, eyeing enviously, suddenly extended a hand, "How about the old couple holds the children for you first?

So you can go eat?"

When she said this, Bai Zhenzhu was nervous, ready to be rejected.

Unexpectedly, Wen Ran looked at them, then walked straight over and handed the child over.

Along with it, she demonstrated, "Support the head, cradle the waist, and hold the bottom.

That way, they will feel more comfortable and won’t make a fuss."

Of course, when the kids felt rebellious, no matter how comfortable the hold, no matter how standard the posture, they would cry and fuss without grace.

Wen Ran prayed fervently in her heart.

Don’t cry, don’t cry, please don’t cry!

You must be good, little ones; Mommy is starving, if you misbehave, there will be no food!

Luckily, the children were cooperative; with Bai Zhenzhu and Yu holding them, they didn’t cry or fuss.

Wen Ran: "!"

Yay~

Time to eat!