Hearing this, Shu Mengyao's eyes lit up.
"Can I go with you?" she asked softly, looking at Lin Yang instead of the nurse. Her small hand tugged at Lin Yang's sleeve, as if seeking his approval.
Ugh, showing off their affection in public! So cruel to single people!
The nurse, watching the delicate beauty of Shu Mengyao and the sunny handsomeness of Lin Yang, didn't know whom she envied more.
"Can she walk around now?" Lin Yang asked, knowing Shu Mengyao was shy and socially awkward, taking the initiative to ask for her.
"She had a natural delivery, so as long as she feels up to it, she can move around. In fact, walking a bit is good for recovery," the nurse explained with a nod.
"Yaoyao, do you feel strong enough? If you want to go, I'll take you," Lin Yang asked gently after receiving the nurse's affirmation.
"I can do it! I want to go!" Shu Mengyao's little face was full of eager determination.
"Alright, then let's go together," Lin Yang said, helping her up gently and carefully putting her shoes on for her.
"Wow, your husband is so considerate! You're so lucky!" the nurse exclaimed, her eyes practically sparkling at Lin Yang's attentive care.
"Uh…" Shu Mengyao's face turned red again. Hearing the nurse's comment, she didn't deny the term "husband." Instead, she gave a slight, almost imperceptible nod.
Lin Yang smirked, supporting Shu Mengyao as she slowly stood up.
Having just given birth, she was still weak and moved slowly, each step requiring effort.
"Lin Yang, I'm so useless. Maybe I shouldn't go…" Shu Mengyao said after just a few steps, her little mouth pouting in frustration as she looked at Lin Yang, eyes full of reluctance.
"Hang in there, we're almost there," Lin Yang said softly, one hand supporting her arm and the other around her waist.
Behind them, the two nurses pushing the twins' stroller felt like they were being hit by waves of sweetness. Every step seemed to fill their stomachs with dog food.
Finally, they arrived at the newborn swimming and bathing center.
Since they had twins and Shu Mengyao was shy, Lin Yang chose a private room. The room was fully equipped with a pool and various baby-care supplies.
"Wow, a boy and a girl! Twins are so adorable," one of the baby-care specialists said, picking up one baby while her colleague picked up the other.
The specialists began cleaning the babies' faces with soft cotton towels dipped in warm water. Lin Yang and Shu Mengyao watched attentively, trying to memorize every step. They didn't want to make any mistakes when bathing their babies in the future.
"Next, we'll wash their hair. Would either of you like to try?" one specialist asked with a smile.
Both Lin Yang and Shu Mengyao looked eager.
"Can we do it together?" Lin Yang suggested.
But Shu Mengyao hesitated, tugging on his shirt. "Lin Yang, I don't have the strength. I'm scared I'll hurt the baby," she whispered anxiously.
"Don't worry, I'm here. How about we do it together?" Lin Yang reassured her before taking Xing Xing, the baby girl, from the specialist.
Following the instructions, he carefully held Xing Xing on his lap, supporting her tiny head and spine with his large, steady hands. Shu Mengyao cautiously helped wash the baby's delicate hair.
Newborn hair was so soft and fine, its light color making it seem almost invisible. Shu Mengyao's movements were exceptionally gentle, as if afraid of hurting the baby.
"You two are such a great team! Normally, only one parent does the bathing, but you're working together. You're such a loving couple!" The baby-care specialist couldn't help but smile warmly at the sight of their teamwork.
After Xing Xing's hair was washed, it was Yun Yun's turn. With their first attempt behind them, both Lin Yang and Shu Mengyao felt more confident and capable.
The specialists then guided the couple through cleaning the babies' bodies. Lin Yang, like a diligent student, asked various questions, and the specialists patiently answered each one.
Ding! Congratulations to the host for bathing the babies for the first time. Reward: Infant Care Skill!
As soon as the babies were finished, Lin Yang heard the familiar system voice in his mind again.
"Infant care skill?" he thought, pleasantly surprised.
Since learning about his twins, Lin Yang had been constantly searching for baby-care tips online, but his knowledge was always limited. He often worried about facing situations he hadn't prepared for.
Now, with this system reward, all those worries melted away.
A surge of warm energy flowed into his mind, merging seamlessly with his memories. Suddenly, he felt as though he had mastered every aspect of infant care.
At that moment, the specialists finished dressing the babies.
"Both babies are clean and ready to go back now. They're so adorable and well-behaved—didn't make a peep the whole time!"
The specialists couldn't help but praise the twins. It was rare for newborns to remain so calm during their first bath; most would cry or fuss.
Lin Yang beamed with pride. "Babies, you've been praised! Say thank you to the aunties!"
He bid the specialists farewell and guided Shu Mengyao back to the ward.
Just as they returned, a doctor walked in.
"Miss Shu, when will you be paying your hospital fees? You paid over 20,000 yuan last time, but there's now an outstanding balance of over 20,000 yuan," the doctor said politely.
Shu Mengyao's face turned red with embarrassment. That 20,000 yuan had been all her savings, and now she had nothing left. If she weren't so strapped for cash, she wouldn't have let the debt pile up.
"Lin Yang, could you help me out? I promise to pay you back as soon as I can work again," she said hesitantly, her voice growing softer with each word.
She tugged on his sleeve again, too ashamed to look up. Deep down, she knew it would take ages to repay him while raising two babies.
Lin Yang gently tilted her chin up, meeting her gaze.
"What are you overthinking again?" he teased, poking her forehead affectionately. "I've told you, I'm here for everything. Stop worrying about things like this."
"You stay here and take care of the babies. I'll go settle the bill and be right back," he said, leaving the room with a reassuring smile.