Can You Bathe a Baby?

"A newcomer? Even someone as sharp-eyed as you followed him and liked his post?"

Cai Jing grew even more excited when she heard that.

Her staff reviewed countless people every day. Their eyes were incredibly sharp, and they could spot talent at a glance.

That meant Ye Chen's potential was anything but ordinary. At the very least, he had the makings of a major streamer.

Once he started broadcasting, wouldn't gifts and traffic come flooding in?

They had to sign a talent like this to an exclusive contract immediately.

Cai Jing hurriedly opened Ye Chen's profile page.

Ye Chen, with no verification.

He had joined Dou-Shark at 13:08 today.

He had only two videos.

Yet in just one afternoon,

his likes had already exceeded three hundred thousand.

His followers had surpassed sixty thousand.

This was practically Dou-Shark's hottest account in recent times—absolutely phenomenon-level.

Cai Jing watched Ye Chen in the video, her eyes shining. "He really is a blank slate, a natural-born genius. He's indeed very handsome—he looks even more handsome than Fu Yi, the King of Songs. And his singing is no worse than Fu Yi's either. Has this Ye Chen ever posted on any other platforms before?"

"I checked. He hasn't, but this video was posted across the entire internet, and the numbers are great everywhere. The other platforms are probably in an uproar too. If we want to sign him, we need to move fast. We'll probably have to offer him our best terms."

Cai Jing saw the situation clearly. "Don't bother. We won't be able to sign him exclusively. A talent like him will definitely be snapped up by a major company. Keep boosting his traffic and hold on to him before he gets signed. As long as he keeps posting videos on our platform, that'll be enough. If he's willing to go live in our streaming room, we'll have hit the jackpot."

"Understood. I'll go boost Ye Chen's traffic right away."

Her subordinate closed the office door behind them and left.

Ye Chen's singing video continued replaying on Cai Jing's computer. It really was so pleasant and addictive to listen to.

After being busy all day, listening to Ye Chen's song actually made her feel much more relaxed.

Music truly was food for the soul.

The other major platforms

had similar reactions after seeing Ye Chen's video account, going from skepticism to shock.

Their handling of the matter was more or less the same as Dou-Shark's.

The small media companies and agencies that were active across various platforms were in an even greater uproar.

They regarded Ye Chen as a once-in-a-lifetime talent and immediately extended olive branches with extremely generous terms.

They did not even demand a binding contract. As long as Ye Chen was willing to put his name under their banner, they would be willing to pay him a hundred thousand a month out of pocket.

A phenomenon-level singer like Ye Chen had limitless prospects.

As long as he occasionally connected with artists under their agency during livestreams, they would make a guaranteed profit.

There were also quite a few people who wanted to buy songs from Ye Chen or obtain licenses to do cover versions.

At home, Ye Chen was preparing to bathe the three babies.

He had no time at all to check his phone.

Nor had he considered signing with any of those small media companies or agencies, much less selling songs.

Since Ye Chen had promised Su Ningwei that he would join Star Shine Media,

he would not go back on his word so easily.

When they had been in the hospital, the nurses had always bathed the babies.

This was Ye Chen's first time bathing them.

Su Ningwei watched Ye Chen undress Dabao and asked worriedly,

"A-Chen, do you know how to bathe a baby? Why don't we wait for Auntie Li? Babies are so soft all over that I don't even dare wash them. Don't they need massages and things too?"

"Don't worry. I watched lots of instructional videos, and I've learned how to do it. It should be fine. Trust me," Ye Chen replied with a smile.

Although Ye Chen said that, he was still somewhat nervous inside.

After all, it was his first time bathing a baby. He had to be especially careful.

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Oh, right. My younger sister, Ye Yao, is coming to visit you this weekend. She wants to meet her sister-in-law."

"Your sister is coming? Then I need to prepare in advance, buy her a gift or something." It would be Su Ningwei's first time meeting Ye Chen's family, and she felt a little nervous.

"Prepare what? She should be the one bringing you a gift. Just focus on recovering after childbirth and stop overthinking."

"How could that be? Isn't your sister still in university? Where would she get the money to buy gifts? You should give your sister more living expenses in the future too. Girls these days spend money on dressing up and all that."

"I know. I already transferred her living expenses, so you don't need to worry about it."

"Mhm, that's good." Su Ningwei nodded.

Su Ningwei thought of a limited-edition carriage-shaped handbag she had never carried before. She could give it to Ye Yao.

Naturally, anything she gave Ye Chen's family had to be the very best.

A handbag could cure all ills. Surely no girl could refuse a beautiful bag.

Su Ningwei fished the little fish-shaped thermometer out of the baby bathtub, checked it, and asked, "Is 39°C okay? It feels warm when I touch it."

Bathing babies at home was naturally different from rinsing them off in the hospital.

The bathtub also had a bath net specially made for babies, allowing them to lie in it while they soaked.

"Let me check." Ye Chen tested it with his elbow. Thermometers could sometimes be inaccurate, and caring for babies required care, care, and more care. "No problem. The water should be around 37°C to 42°C. This temperature is just right and nice and comfortable."

Ye Chen dried his hands, rubbed his palms warm, and only then unfastened Dabao's innermost layer of clothing.

"Wanwan, time for a bath."

Ye Chen wrapped Dabao in a soft towel, picked her up, and walked toward the bathtub.

Su Ningwei hurriedly followed, watching and learning attentively.

"Wanwan, time to wash your hair."

Ye Chen laid Dabao across his knees.

Supporting the baby's head with his left hand, he scooped up warm water and wet Dabao's soft, fine hair.

Su Ningwei quickly squeezed out a little two-in-one baby shampoo and body wash, gently applying it to Dabao's scalp.

"You can just sit in the chair and watch. I can do it myself. You're still recovering after childbirth, so don't tire yourself out," Ye Chen said as he gently massaged Dabao's scalp with his fingertips, working up a rich, delicate lather.

"I'm not tired. It's fine to stand for a while. I want to help," Su Ningwei replied.

At the hospital, she had spent most of her time lying in bed, and Ye Chen would not even let her use her phone. She had been bored out of her mind.

As Ye Chen rinsed the foam from Dabao's hair, he said, "Be good. Focus on getting well first. You'll have plenty of chances to help bathe the babies later. Take care of yourself before anything else."

"Oh, all right." Obediently, Su Ningwei sat down on a nearby chair, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Ye Chen work with affectionate eyes.

A man who looked so handsome while being serious about his work and could take care of babies was truly irresistible.

After Ye Chen finished washing Dabao's hair,

he wet a small towel and gently wiped the baby's face and neck.

The neck in particular could easily collect grime.

He had to lift the baby's head and clean it thoroughly.

After washing her hair and face, he could place the baby on the bath net.

Her head remained above the water, while her body soaked in the warm bath.

Dabao narrowed her eyes comfortably.