Chapter 93 Smooth Sailing Ahead

Chapter 93: Smooth Sailing Ahead

After dinner, the leftover cake was brought back out.

The children gathered around the cake after their meal.

The adults cut slices for them.

Each of them ended up with messy faces like little kittens; having already had dinner, their little bellies couldn't hold much more.

Xiao Shiliu was the first to scoop her finger into a big dollop of cream and smeared it on Xi Xi's face.

Xi Xi froze for a moment, then shouted, "How dare you sneak attack me!"

As he yelled, he grabbed a handful of cream and ran toward Xiao Shiliu.

Xiao Shiliu dodged around Meng Feihang, and Xi Xi's handful of cream ended up all over Meng Feihang.

Seeing how much fun his older siblings were having, Zheng Zheng followed their example. His chubby little hands grabbed some cream, and he ran toward Wen Yuchen.

When he reached Wen Yuchen's face, he extended a tiny finger and dabbed it onto the tip of Wen Yuchen's nose.

Wen Yuchen froze momentarily.

The little one giggled in triumph, but then Xi Xi and Xiao Shiliu sneaked up from behind and smeared two blobs of cream on his chubby cheeks, one on each side.

Zheng Zheng tried to retaliate by smearing cream on Xi Xi and Xiao Shiliu, but his short legs and small stature made it impossible to keep up with their pace.

Amid the children's rambunctious play, the remaining cake was soon finished off.

The little ones had turned into little cream monsters.

The fun continued until after 10 p.m., when the children could barely keep their eyes open.

Especially Zheng Zheng, who was so drowsy he was disoriented. He wandered groggily in circles until he found Wen Yuchen, then collapsed into his arms, smearing cream all over him.

Zheng Zheng opened his little mouth, yawned, puckered his lips, and said softly, "Baby is sleepy."

Wen Yuchen wiped the cream from his face and said, "Let's take a bath, get you all cleaned up, and then Daddy will rock you to sleep."

While Zheng Zheng was drifting off, the other little ones were equally tired.

Meng Feihang and Tang Zhixiao were also preparing to head home with their children.

Xiao Shiliu was slumped drowsily in Meng Feihang's arms, while Xi Xi was clinging to Tang Zhixiao's leg, lying on the floor.

Jiang Yun and Wen Guosheng had already gone upstairs to rest.

Wen Yuchen gave Zheng Zheng a bath.

As the host, Lu Chenghe walked everyone to the door and had his staff escort them home, especially since some were single Omegas and it wasn't safe for them to travel alone at night.

After everyone had left, Lu Chenghe told the butler to lock up.

Returning to the messy living room, he found Wen Yuchen coming downstairs, still damp from the shower.

Lu Chenghe gave a light sniff and asked, "Is Zheng Zheng asleep?"

Wen Yuchen, drying his hair, replied, "Yes, he fell asleep as soon as I put him in bed after drying his hair."

Looking around, Wen Yuchen added, "Let's tackle this tomorrow. It's getting late, let's go to sleep."

Lu Chenghe smiled and said, "Sure, no worries. Someone will handle it tomorrow."

With that, he stood up and followed Wen Yuchen upstairs.

Lu Chenghe said excitedly, "Chenchen, did you know Zheng Zheng called me Daddy today? Just the two words, Daddy!"

Wen Yuchen glanced at him and asked, "Oh? Has Zheng Zheng willingly accepted you now?"

Lu Chenghe's smile faded, and he cleared his throat awkwardly. "Well, not exactly. I kind of coaxed him into it."

Wen Yuchen laughed.

Lu Chenghe reached out and gently touched the ends of Wen Yuchen's damp hair, mumbling, "Why are you laughing at me?"

Wen Yuchen, without sympathy, patted his shoulder and said, "Don't worry. Since Zheng Zheng is willing to call you that, whether he was coaxed or not, he's on his way to accepting you."

Lu Chenghe pouted. "Really?"

Wen Yuchen: "Of course. I gave birth to him, I should know."

You still haven't remembered me yet! Lu Chenghe complained inwardly but didn't dare say it out loud.

Wen Yuchen had already climbed into bed and said to Lu Chenghe, "You should clean up and get to bed too. Turn off the light for me, thanks."

With that, he peacefully closed his eyes.

Lu Chenghe obediently turned off the light, closed the door, and stepped out.

Warm water flowed over Lu Chenghe's head, down his neck and lower back, and onto the floor.

Under the warm spray, Lu Chenghe relaxed and let out a sigh.

Now, whether Wen Yuchen could smoothly recall his past memories wasn't as crucial to Lu Chenghe. Having Chenchen back was already a blessing he was grateful for.

When the old man was hospitalized earlier this year, Lu Chenghe had already made plans: after Zheng Zheng's second birthday, no matter how much the child cried, he would take him back by force.

With the old man in the hospital, he no longer had the ability to target Zheng Zheng.

Lu Hong had always wanted to get rid of Zheng Zheng, simply because Zheng Zheng was a beta, and Wen Yuchen was also a beta.

Zheng Zheng's premature birth was also closely tied to Lu Hong.

After painstakingly raising the frail, tiny Zheng Zheng to be a bit healthier, Wen Yuchen disappeared, only to be replaced by an identical yet completely different "Wen Yuchen."

After Zheng Zheng turned two, his ability to control his beast form improved, and his development in other areas made it possible for him to leave.

Just as Lu Chenghe was patiently waiting, Wen Yuchen returned.

The events of the past few days had taken Lu Chenghe on an emotional rollercoaster.

Not only had he successfully remarried his wife, but he also got to celebrate his son's second birthday.

Lying in bed, Lu Chenghe felt as if his heart were filled with honey, and he found it a little hard to fall asleep.

Early the next morning, when Wen Yuchen came downstairs with the little chubby bun, the living room and kitchen had already been cleaned up.

Jiang Yun and Wen Guosheng had already prepared breakfast and kept it warm on the stove.

Both of them had to work today and had already left.

After breakfast, Lu Chenghe was heading to the office and asked Wen Yuchen to accompany him, but was turned down.

Wen Yuchen yawned and said, “No, I’m taking Zheng Zheng shopping. The filming location for the next episode of the children’s variety show has been announced.”

Lu Chenghe, adjusting his tie, replied, “Let someone at home handle the shopping—why go yourself? It’s exhausting.”

Wen Yuchen said, “Exactly because I’m free that I want to take Zheng Zheng out for a stroll.”

Lu Chenghe: “Fine then—I’ll give you and Zheng Zheng a ride.”

Seeing how eager Lu Chenghe was, Wen Yuchen decided not to refuse.

After helping Zheng Zheng change into a new outfit upstairs—a green short-sleeved shirt and shorts, paired with a hat adorned with oversized cartoon eyes, making him look like a little frog—they came back downstairs.

Lu Chenghe found it adorable and scooped up the “little frog,” saying to Wen Yuchen, “Why so much green today? He looks just like a little frog.”

Wen Yuchen, fiddling with his phone, replied, “You don’t get it. Today is Zheng Zheng’s first day as a two-year-old. Wearing green symbolizes a smooth path ahead and good fortune in the future.”

“Our Zheng Zheng will definitely have a smooth path ahead.”

Wen Yuchen posted the “little frog” photo along with yesterday’s birthday pictures online, captioning it: “Two years old today—Wen Mingzheng! Wishing you smooth sailing in the future!”

The comments section overflowed with warm wishes and blessings.

He found the well-wishes for Zheng Zheng delightful—and felt so happy that he wanted to share his joy generously.

Fans exclaimed, “Brother-in-law’s being incredibly generous!”

He chuckled, feeling even happier.

Lu Chenghe drove Wen Yuchen and Zheng Zheng to their destination and said, “Chenchen, have fun!”

Wen Yuchen nodded, holding Zheng Zheng’s hand, and asked Lu Chenghe, “Are you free this afternoon?”

Lu Chenghe quickly replied, “Yes—what do you need?”

Wen Yuchen said, “I booked a photoshoot yesterday for Zheng Zheng’s second-birthday portraits this afternoon.”

Hearing this, Lu Chenghe’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Don’t worry—I’ll be there on time.”

Wen Yuchen nodded and walked off with the bouncing Zheng Zheng. “Go to work now—and drive safely.”