"Remember this, Jian Fei. I don't care about other families, but in the Ke family, the most important meaning of parents working hard is:"
"That their children can live a less strenuous life when they grow up, and can freely choose their careers and their loved ones."
"If they get married one day, it will be purely because of love, not for any other reason."
"This is what Ke Teng's maternal grandparents said back then. Today, I pass these words to you, and you must pass them on to the next generation."
With double happiness arriving overnight, the family was so excited they could barely sleep.
The next day, Ke Teng insisted on taking Jian Fei to the hospital for another check-up.
"You've been eating poorly lately. Let the doctor prescribe some supplements for you, and bring Dad along for his follow-up check."
Upon examination at the hospital, Jian Fei was indeed pregnant, and Ke Jingyu's physical condition was also quite good. It was cause for celebration.
At noon, Ke Teng treated them to a private dining restaurant to celebrate.
"Did you hear what the doctor said? You have to eat, even if you throw it up afterward, otherwise the baby won't get enough nutrients."
"You know this better than I do, so I won't say much. Let's eat slowly, no rush."
Ke Jingyu remembered that Ke Teng's mother often vomited when she was pregnant, and drinking some sour plum soup helped. He specifically ordered someone to brew it for her.
As the family was enjoying a warm reunion, a group of guests entered the restaurant, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
It wasn't that the guests were of great importance, but rather they were exceptionally beautiful and adorable.
Four identically dressed boys and girls, wearing black stand-collar sweaters, matching brand-name leather jackets, jeans, and white sneakers, looked like celebrities as they walked in with a slender, good-looking woman.
Quadruplets are rare enough, and such beautiful ones even more so, prompting gasps from some.
"Wow, what cute children, look."
The four children were accustomed to being looked at and paid no mind, walking straight towards their seats with Jiang Nan Fang, their eyes fixed ahead.
Jian Fei's maternal instincts kicked in, and she was particularly interested in the children, naturally noticing them.
"What cute children, look."
Ke Teng and Ke Jingyu exchanged glances without speaking.
It had been a long time since they were in Nan Cheng, and running into Jiang Nan Fang right upon arrival, it was uncertain how Ke Teng would react.
Ke Jingyu decided not to intervene.
After all, China is not that big. Even if they didn't meet today, they would eventually.
Ke Teng had to bring his affairs to a conclusion.
Jiang Nan Fang focused on leading the children, not noticing them.
It wasn't until they were seated and had ordered that Jingyu, whose position offered a clear view of Ke Teng's face, made a sound.
"Uncle Ke Teng!"
He happily slid off his chair and ran towards Ke Teng.
"Long time no see, I finally see you! Did you miss me?"
"Grandpa Ke, you're here too!"
Hearing her brother call out, Tian Tian also looked over and then rushed towards Ke Jingyu.
"Grandpa Ke!"
Ke Teng and Ke Jingyu had been genuinely good to the two children in the past, so the children still remembered them.
Even though the adults had a falling out, the children were innocent.
Moreover, Ke Teng, loving them by extension, still liked Jiang Nan Fang's children very much.
Seeing Jingyu run over, he bent down to catch him, flicking his nose.
"Long time no see, you've grown taller again and are even more handsome. Did you miss Uncle?"
"I missed you! You haven't come to see me in a really, really long time!"
Jingyu's eyes shifted, and he saw Jian Fei beside Ke Teng.
"Wow, what a beautiful sister. Is she your girlfriend?"
Since they had encountered old acquaintances, there was no reason to pretend not to know them. Jiang Nan Fang brought the other two children over.
"Ke Teng, Mr. Ke, long time no see."
Ke Jingyu, holding Tian Tian, stood up and chatted with her for a moment before looking at Jiang Nan Fang.
"You've raised the children very well. I truly like them, they're so beautiful. How have you been lately?"
"Thank you, Mr. Ke, I've been doing quite well. I heard you've been living in Nan Cheng recently. If you like, and if it's convenient, I can bring them to see you sometime."
After speaking, seeing Jian Fei staring at her, she nodded to Jian Fei as well.
"Hello, I'm Jiang Nan Fang. Ke Teng, aren't you going to introduce us?"
Jiang Nan Fang?
Jian Fei had just heard her name last night and knew that Ke Teng had liked her before.
But she hadn't expected that she would already be the mother of four children.
Having children with someone else and still maintaining such good relations with the Ke father and son showed that this woman was not only beautiful but also very intelligent.
Jiang Nan Fang knew Ke Teng's character. He wouldn't keep a woman he didn't like by his side, nor would he let her be this close to him.
This young girl, although naturally beautiful and looking rather plain, was gentle and refreshing, clearly a capable type. Jiang Nan Fang liked her very much.
If she were Ke Teng's girlfriend, Jiang Nan Fang truly felt relieved for him.
His personality was too impetuous; he needed such a girl to calm him down.
Having a new girlfriend and someone he liked, he should have let go of the past, as was expected.
However, Ke Teng had risked his life for Jiang Nan Fang. It was impossible to say he had no regrets.
There was still some awkwardness, and he raised an eyebrow at Jiang Nan Fang.
"Don't you already know?"
Jiang Nan Fang saw his awkwardness clearly and couldn't help but laugh.
"This young lady clearly has an extraordinary demeanor and a calm personality. Your taste is good; she suits you very well."
Ke Teng: "Do I need you to tell me? You're still as silver-tongued as ever."
Jiang Nan Fang didn't bother arguing with him. "Since you've met the parents, can I assume good things are on the horizon? Can I attend your wedding in the future?"
Jingyu, in Ke Teng's arms, exclaimed with surprise.
"I want to go too! Uncle Ke is getting married? Marrying this beautiful sister? That's great, I want to go too, I want to go too!"
"When are you guys having a baby? Can I be an older brother? I really want a little brother or sister. Uncle Ke, please say yes."
Jingyu, being sharp, saw the slight awkwardness between Ke Teng and his mother and used his charm to provide an out.
Ke Teng hugged him and ruffled his hair. "You know quite a lot. You know you can have babies after getting married. Why don't you ask your mom to have another one for you?"
He hadn't paid attention to Zhan Bei Jue for a long time and didn't know they had gone through such major events.
It seemed there would be a lot to discuss. It wasn't good for such a large group to stand around, so Ke Jingyu instructed.
"Since we've met unexpectedly, let's share a table. Don't just stand there looking foolish; sit down."
Not answering Ke Teng's question seemed inappropriate. After sitting down, Jiang Nan Fang told him calmly and composedly.
"I won't have any more children. The doctor said my body isn't very suitable. The four of them are enough."
"So, Miss Jian, are you pregnant?"
Was there some special aura between mothers? She had seen through it.
Jiang Nan Fang looked at the sour plum soup by Jian Fei's hand and sincerely blessed Ke Teng.
"You're going to be a father. Congratulations, congratulations."