Su Ningwei shook her head and said, "How could that work? We have three babies. It'd be too exhausting to rely on you alone. The maternity nurse was arranged in advance, and we've already paid her. Besides, don't you still have work to do?"
"What work could be more important than taking care of you all? And my current job is flexible—I can work from home, so it won't be a problem." As Ye Chen spoke, he filled half a basin with warm water, preparing to change the babies' diapers.
Su Ningwei said emotionally, "So that's how it is. But we've already hired the maternity nurse, so let her stay. We'll have to go out to work in the future too, and we'll need someone to help tidy up the house and such."
"That works too. I'll listen to you. Having an extra pair of hands would be good." Ye Chen nodded in agreement.
Three babies really were a lot of work.
Ye Chen was also afraid he might not be able to look after them properly on his own.
Su Ningwei smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."
"What trouble? You gave birth to my children. Taking good care of you all is what I should do." Ye Chen took out a clean diaper.
Although Ye Chen said that, and had plenty of theoretical knowledge in his head, he was still a little nervous when he saw the babies' tiny, tender feet and legs.
Fortunately, his Gold Medal Maternity Nurse skill was no joke. The moment he touched a baby, the skill activated.
With practiced movements, Ye Chen undid the old diaper.
He held Xiaobao's ankles in one hand, gently lifting the baby's legs and bottom. After using the clean front section of the diaper to wipe the baby's backside, he slid the clean side beneath his little bottom.
Then, after soaking a disposable wipe in warm water, Ye Chen carefully and gently cleaned Xiaobao's bottom, including every little crease and fold.
"You're amazing. You even know how to change a baby's diaper." Watching Ye Chen's skilled movements, Su Ningwei's face was full of admiration.
If Su Ningwei hadn't already investigated Ye Chen's background and known that he had always been single, she would have thought he had been a father long ago.
"It's not that hard. I've seen my cousin change children's diapers before." Ye Chen replied with a smile.
After Ye Chen finished with the eldest and Erbao, he was wiping Xiaobao's bottom. Just as he was concentrating, Xiaobao's little teapot suddenly stood straight up.
A stream of warm baby pee sprayed directly onto Ye Chen's face.
Damn! Salty.
"Brat, where are you aiming?" Ye Chen hurriedly covered the little teapot with a diaper.
Ye Chen helplessly pulled out several tissues and wiped the urine from his face, silently telling himself, He's my own son. He's still little and doesn't understand anything. Baby pee can even be used to boil eggs. Just endure it and it'll pass.
Seeing this from the side, Su Ningwei hurriedly asked with concern, "Are you okay? Do you need help?"
"I'm fine. Lie still and don't move. Don't pull at your wound. It's a small problem—I can handle it." Ye Chen swiftly applied diaper cream to Xiaobao's little bottom and put on a fresh diaper.
He carefully rolled up the dirty diaper and threw it into the trash can.
[Ding, congratulations on changing diapers for all three babies.] [Master Chen's Unlimited Combat skill and the lyrics and score for Jay Chou of Earth Star's Love Confession Balloon have been unlocked.]
Ye Chen was overjoyed. This was a song by Jay Chou!
It was even his favorite, Love Confession Balloon. It had always been a must-pick whenever he went singing at karaoke. It was finally unlocked.
Master Chen's Unlimited Combat skill?
It sounded familiar.
Then he remembered.
Wasn't it that "Mad Dog Fist" traditional martial arts sects considered beneath contempt?
Yet countless netizens called Master Chen's "Unlimited Combat Technique" the only martial arts school after the founding of the nation with confirmed kill records. Every one of those cases had been ruled self-defense, with no criminal liability required. He was a true modern martial arts grandmaster.
Back on Earth Star, Master Chen's disciple, Luo Shenggui, had acted bravely on a bus, taking on three opponents alone. In the end, one thief died and two were injured. Because it had been flawless self-defense, he had even appeared on Legal Report.
A vast amount of criminal law knowledge flooded into Ye Chen's mind.
Sure enough, criminal law was the introductory mental technique for Unlimited Combat.
Because if you used the right weapon and force, it was self-defense.
But if you overdid it, then it was some real criminal punishment!
Then Ye Chen's mind gained a pile of practical techniques—kicking the groin, gouging the eyes, and taking away an opponent's ability to fight with a single strike.
Any tool could become a weapon for counterattack and self-defense. From large tools like wrenches and spatulas to small items like phones and keys, all could be used to quickly subdue criminals.
The core principle of "Unlimited Combat Technique" was that it didn't matter what move you used. As long as it crippled the opponent, it was a good move.
Either don't make a move, or make sure they have to be carried away!
It was certainly powerful, though it was a little lacking in martial virtue.
But Master Chen had said that bad guys were "spoiled eggs." Since they were spoiled eggs, what use was there in keeping them?
Ye Chen felt that if people did not offend him, he would not offend them.
As long as one upheld justice, it was a good fist.
Going to prison was still better than going to the morgue.
Ye Chen had originally learned sanda, though he had been completely amateur-level. Now that he had gained such a fierce self-defense skill, his martial arts had risen to another level, and he felt completely secure.
Just then, when Zhao Shiyu entered the hospital room carrying several large and small bags, she saw the comical scene and could not help covering her mouth as she laughed. Taking care of children really was not easy.
"I bought the groceries. Xiaobao is way too naughty." Zhao Shiyu placed the bags in the small kitchen.
As Ye Chen walked toward the balcony, he said, "Help keep an eye on them. I'll wash my face, then come make dinner."
"Okay." Zhao Shiyu nodded with a smile.
[Ding! New mission: Prepare a nutritious meal for your wife, Su Ningwei.]
Hearing the system prompt, Ye Chen happily went into the kitchen to get busy.
After having their diapers changed, the babies slept comfortably.
Zhao Shiyu sat beside Su Ningwei, held her hand, and whispered, "Sister Weiwei, I know you've always liked Ye Chen. You won't blame me for taking it upon myself to bring him here, will you?"
"I won't. Ye Chen is such a kind and brave person—how could he possibly be irresponsible? I should have told him about my pregnancy long ago." Su Ningwei shook her head.
Zhao Shiyu nodded and said, "Mm, I think Ye Chen is pretty good too. He may be a little poor right now, but he has a lot of potential. Sister An said Ye Chen has great looks and a great voice, and he studied music too. She'll find a way to arrange some opportunities for him. Just focus on recovering after childbirth and getting your health back. I'll stay with you these next few days."
"It's fine. Don't you have rehearsal this afternoon? With Ye Chen here, that's enough." Su Ningwei said.
Zhao Shiyu said, "Mm, then when are you planning to tell your father about having the babies?"
"Let's put it off for now. I'll tell him once I've fully recovered. You know what my dad is like. If he finds out I secretly gave birth, who knows what he might do to Ye Chen?" Su Ningwei replied with a slight frown.
Zhao Shiyu frowned as well. "That's true. Don't worry, I'll help you keep it from him."
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