Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Running into Someone Familiar

After finishing dinner,

since it’s not advisable to soak in the hot spring right away,

it’s better to wait another hour or two for the food in their stomachs to digest completely before going.

So, Xiao Fei and Tang Yuxin were in no rush.

Pushing the stroller and bringing the three kids along, the couple strolled leisurely along the mountain path.

"The air here is so fresh!"

Standing on the mountain trail, she opened her chest and took a deep breath.

The cool mountain air filled her lungs, making Tang Yuxin feel a sense of rejuvenation.

"The air here is indeed good."

"But while we can handle it, the babies might not."

Xiao Fei spoke, lowering his head to glance at the three children in the stroller.

They had been specifically dressed in thick little outfits, each wearing a warm hat, and Xiao Fei had even wrapped their tiny hands in gloves.

With this level of care, the chilly mountain air was no longer an issue.

Protected so well, the kids didn’t have to fear catching a cold.

Lying in the stroller, seeing Xiao Fei gaze down at them, the three little angels broke into synchronized smiles.

Tang Yuxin looped her arm through Xiao Fei’s, resting her head lightly on his shoulder as she used one hand to push the stroller.

Xiao Fei also tilted his head slightly toward Tang Yuxin.

After a few paces, the couple started feeling a bit uncomfortable...

"Um, how about we just walk normally?"

"Yeah, this does feel pretty awkward."

They had barely walked a short distance before their movements became somewhat distorted.

Walking arm in arm while pushing a stroller was manageable, but turning their heads toward each other in that position ended up making their movements oddly stiff.

Tang Yuxin stuck her tongue out playfully. "Honey, why were you being silly along with me?"

"You call that silly? So, you admit you were being silly just now?"

Tang Yuxin huffed, puffing her cheeks, grabbed Xiao Fei’s arm, and playfully bit him, leaving a faint teeth mark and a trace of her lipstick.

At that very moment, a couple was walking hand in hand toward them on the mountain path opposite theirs.

As they got closer, the woman suddenly froze.

"Tang Yuxin?"

Hearing someone call her name, Tang Yuxin turned her head and glanced over, her expression subtly shifting.

"Meng Xueqi?"

"It really is you, Tang Yuxin."

The woman, addressed as Meng Xueqi, gave a slight smile.

She had a head of chin-length short hair and wore exquisite makeup.

Seeing Tang Yuxin, Meng Xueqi’s smile became somewhat peculiar, seemingly forced.

"I never expected to run into you here. It’s been years."

"Yeah, it has been a few years. Is this your boyfriend?"

"My fiancé."

Meng Xueqi replied.

"Hello, my name is Wei Hui."

The man named Wei Hui had the appearance of a textbook "successful man."

He wore a meticulously tailored casual suit, with an expensive-looking luxury watch on his wrist.

His gaze burned as he stared at Tang Yuxin—this woman was far more beautiful than his fiancée.

But before long, he felt the sharp sting of someone’s piercing gaze pricking at him like needles on his skin.

Turning his eyes to Xiao Fei, Wei Hui suddenly felt a sense of dread.

Be it height, physique, or looks, he was completely outclassed.

"Hello, I’m Xiao Fei, Yuxin’s husband."

Xiao Fei introduced himself.

Meng Xueqi’s eyes practically glued themselves to Xiao Fei.

This man embodied everything she had ever dreamed of in a perfect male figure.

Unfortunately, from start to finish, Xiao Fei only briefly directed his attention at Wei Hui, while Meng Xueqi barely registered as a fleeting shadow in his world.

"You’re married, Tang Yuxin? And you already have three kids?"

"Yep."

The conversation between Tang Yuxin and Meng Xueqi was painfully awkward, starkly different from Yuxin’s earlier interaction with Su Qingyan.

Lowering his voice, Xiao Fei leaned close to Tang Yuxin and said, "Honey, let’s go."

He even wrapped his arm around Tang Yuxin’s waist and, in front of the couple, planted a kiss on her forehead.

Meng Xueqi and Wei Hui’s faces twitched at the corners of their mouths.

Tang Yuxin beamed and nodded, waving goodbye to Meng Xueqi before leaving with Xiao Fei and the children.

On their way down the trail:

"So, you don’t get along with her?"

"She was the one who started not getting along with me!"

Tang Yuxin pouted and slowly explained, "After graduating high school, I spent a year at university here before going abroad to Munich for studies, and she was my roommate back then. She was the wealthiest among us in the dorm, proud beyond belief, always acting dramatic, and for some unknown reason, kept being passive-aggressive toward me."

"Probably because you were prettier than her, so she got jealous."

"Hehe~ Honey, are you complimenting me?"

"Just stating the truth."

"Tsk tsk, you’ve got such a sweet tongue. You deserve a kiss! Mua!"

And with that, another lipstick mark found its way onto Xiao Fei’s face.

"But you’re really impressive. Most people earn their doctorates by the time they’re in their thirties, but not only are you a Ph.D., you spent a year in domestic university before going abroad, and you’re still only around twenty-six or twenty-seven now."

"Now you see, I’m a genius! Hahahaha!"

Tang Yuxin became even prouder, smiling as she gazed up at Xiao Fei and gave his arm a playful pat.

"Hubby, I totally leave you in the dust in terms of education."

"That’s true—right now."

Xiao Fei raised an eyebrow and then added, "But that might just change in the future."

Tang Yuxin was startled. "Honey, are you planning to continue studying?"

If Xiao Fei was to pursue further education, Tang Yuxin had no doubts. Her seemingly invincible husband would definitely achieve the highest degree possible.

After all, during the last semester, even though Xiao Fei rarely went to classes and stayed home most of the time, he still managed to score perfect marks in every exam!

It created quite a stir among the faculty at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Given the immensely challenging exams of such a prestigious institution, Xiao Fei’s achievement was extraordinary.

If Xiao Fei were to obtain a doctorate, then even the single area where she excelled over him would no longer exist.

However, Tang Yuxin would never stop her husband from becoming better.

On the contrary, the more outstanding he was, the prouder she would feel.

Xiao Fei was indeed seriously contemplating pursuing further education.

For most people, striving for higher education is driven by the goal of improving job prospects and earning more money—a practical application of knowledge.

From that perspective, Xiao Fei, who no longer needed money, could afford to drop out entirely.

But life needs purpose, and striving to better oneself is a worthy goal in its own right.

Especially when material needs are fully satisfied.

He no longer lacked money, and his family life was blissfully fulfilling,

so why not pursue something on a higher, spiritual level?

At any time, any age, and under any circumstances, striving for knowledge is deserving of praise and encouragement.

"The sky’s getting darker; honey, let’s go soak in the hot spring!"

At that moment, Tang Yuxin suddenly suggested.

Xiao Fei reached out to rub her head.

"Alright."

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