After the divorce, I started to transfer

Chen Feng drove Shen Lin directly to the postpartum care center where Liu Ying and Hong Xiaodan had stayed before.

This postpartum care center is one of the top well-known brands in China, and it's the only one of its kind in Xiuzhou. It's located at the foot of a quiet mountain, and the entire building is an independent manor-style building. Just by looking at its grandeur, you know it's not a place that ordinary people can afford.

On the way, Chen Feng casually gave her a general introduction to the postpartum care center.

When Shen Lin heard that the most expensive package here cost 200,000 yuan a month, her eyes widened in surprise.

She still has about six months until delivery, so wouldn't it cost around 1.2 million? And that's just the minimum charge for this package; if there are any other additional needs, the price will only increase.

This number was so outrageous that both Shen Lin and Tang Yue, who had come with her, were speechless with shock.

They only knew that staying in a postpartum care center was expensive and costly, but they never expected it to be so outrageously expensive!

Staying in a postpartum care center for half a year will cost more than 1.2 million yuan... That amount of money is enough to buy a large house of more than 100 square meters in a fourth or fifth-tier county town on the coast.

Indeed, poverty truly does limit one's imagination; this is absolutely true.

They really didn't know that staying in a postpartum care center would cost so much money.

So, after recovering from her initial shock, Shen Lin shook her head and refused almost without thinking, saying, "This is too expensive. I'm just going there to give birth; why would I need to spend so much money?"

Tang Yue, standing nearby, was speechless, clicking her tongue in astonishment. As an outsider, she had no right to interfere in such matters, and could only silently marvel at how incredibly wealthy Chen Feng was.

She thought to herself that even ordinary wealthy people would be reluctant to spend money so extravagantly on this.

"It's expensive, but there's a reason for it," Chen Feng advised dismissively. "Putting everything else aside, just the fact that they'll provide you with a professional obstetrician, three full-time nurses, and a nutritionist, taking care of you 24/7, tells you how reliable that service is?"

Shen Lin shook her head firmly, her attitude clear: "I'm all alone, why would I need so many people to take care of me? Besides, I have Tang Yue with me. Even if she has something come up and can't be here, I don't need so many people around me. If I really need to hire someone, one nurse is the most I can manage. This postpartum care center must have other cheaper packages, right? I don't want this most expensive one."

Seeing that her reaction didn't seem like she was just being polite, Chen Feng thought for a moment and said, "There are cheaper options too, I think it's around 128,000 a month. This package doesn't have a dedicated top-tier doctor anymore, but there will be a top-tier doctor coming to make regular rounds every day. The nutritionist isn't one-on-one either, but they will customize a diet plan for you based on your taste, physical condition, and dietary restrictions. Oh, and by the way, the number of nurses has been reduced from three to two, and they work in 24-hour shifts."

"Just the lack of some exclusive services, and it's still 128,000 a month? That's a bit too expensive." Shen Lin still couldn't accept the price. "I'm only going there to prepare for childbirth, not to have a postpartum nanny or anything like that during confinement. It shouldn't cost that much, right?"

Chen Feng had no choice but to patiently add, "As I just said, there's a reason why it's expensive. Take this 128,000 yuan package for example. First of all, the room you stay in is a deluxe suite, more than 50 square meters, which is bigger than the master bedroom you're currently staying in. It has a dedicated reception area and a complete smart home system, including air purification, constant temperature and humidity control, and everything else you need."

As for food, a five-star chef will specially prepare three meals a day for you, with nourishing ingredients like bird's nest and cordyceps being commonplace. There are so many services offered that I can't list them all here; just ask the staff when we arrive.”

“Alright then, let’s go take a look first.” Shen Lin relented, but still couldn’t help muttering, “But 128,000 a month is still too expensive. If I stay for six months, wouldn’t that be more than 700,000? And that’s not all. If I really have to stay there for postpartum care, the price will definitely go up even more.”

Chen Feng laughed when he heard this: "Don't worry about saving money for me. This little bit of money is nothing to me now, just a drop in the ocean. I don't feel bad about spending it. Besides, this money is for you and our baby, so it's worth it. You don't need to feel bad about it."

“It’s not that I’m worried about the money, I just feel… it’s unnecessary.”

Ultimately, Shen Lin comes from an ordinary family. When she was dating and married to Chen Feng, although her job offered decent benefits, she always lived frugally and was used to being very careful with her money in order to save enough to buy a house as soon as possible.

Even though Chen Feng later gave her a million-yuan breakup fee and a large apartment in Rongyuan Building, her deeply ingrained consumption habits and lifestyle cannot be changed overnight.

"How can you say it's unnecessary?" Chen Feng immediately retorted. "Before, we didn't have money, and we couldn't afford such professional services, so we gave up. But now that we have money, it's absolutely necessary to spend money for peace of mind and reassurance! Besides, this is also in response to the national call to promote consumption and stimulate domestic demand. Think about it, if all those rich people hoarded their money and didn't spend it, how would the economy develop? How would society progress? Wouldn't ordinary people be even less likely to find jobs and earn money?"

Shen Lin was amused by his twisted logic and scoffed, "Alright, alright, what kind of twisted reasoning is this? Okay, stop joking around, let's talk about it when we get there. If I really think it's worth the money, I'm not the kind of person who's stubborn and won't try to save you money."

Actually, Shen Lin had initially considered paying for her own stay at the postpartum care center if the price was right. But now, hearing Chen Feng's exorbitant quote, she knew she truly couldn't afford it. So, she stopped being coy and asking Chen Feng to pay. After all, the child in her belly was from the Chen family.

After that, the three people in the car didn't say much, each lost in their own thoughts.

Driving through the bustling city center, the scenery gradually changed from skyscrapers to lush greenery. It took more than half an hour to finally arrive at our destination. The car smoothly drove into the postpartum care center.

Chen Feng was quite familiar with this place, after all, he had been here quite a few times before because of Liu Ying and Hong Xiaodan.

He parked the car and led Shen Lin and Tang Yue into the lobby with practiced ease. Immediately, a dedicated staff member greeted them with a smile and provided them with one-on-one reception and introductions.

Afterwards, they were led to visit the center's various facilities, especially the production room and medical room that they were very proud of, which were specially built. In the fetal heart monitoring room alone, there were many high-end professional medical devices on display.

According to the introduction, as long as the client needs it, they can provide a one-stop service from prenatal check-up, delivery to postpartum care, saving the client the trouble of going back and forth to the hospital, and the professional level is absolutely guaranteed.

After looking around, Shen Lin was quite satisfied with the environment and professionalism of the place.

Tang Yue kept her eyes wide open the whole time, finding everything new and exciting. In the end, she couldn't help but say to Shen Lin, "Sister Lin, I think this is the place. Don't hesitate. The environment here is great, and there are such professional doctors, nurses, and medical equipment. Staying here will definitely give you peace of mind. There's no need to go through the trouble of looking elsewhere."

Chen Feng then added, "Two of my friends stayed here before, and they both gave very positive feedback, saying they were very satisfied. That's why I brought you here first. If you're also satisfied, then we'll book this place. If not, we can look at other places."

Upon hearing this, the receptionist quickly added, "Mr. Chen is right. Our facilities are among the best in the country. Our service is what we are most proud of. After so many years of market testing, every expectant mother and new mother who leaves us speaks highly of us. You can rest assured and ask around."

Although Shen Lin was already quite satisfied, she wasn't the type to make impulsive purchases, so she naturally wouldn't agree on the spot.

Next, she inquired in detail about the specific details and pricing of the various services offered.

The situation was similar to what Chen Feng had described on the way. The most expensive package cost 188,000 yuan for 28 days, which translates to about 200,000 yuan per month. The second package was 128,000 yuan, which Chen Feng had also mentioned. As for the third package, it cost 88,000 yuan, the main difference being that the room was now 30 square meters and there was only one nurse on duty. Shen Lin thought about it for a moment and felt that the 88,000 yuan package sounded acceptable, seemingly offering better value for money, but... the price still stung a bit for her.

Seeing that she was clearly interested but still hesitant after hearing the introduction, Chen Feng didn't bother to make her struggle any longer. He simply waved his hand and made the final decision: "Let's go with the one that costs 128,000. Let's go and get the paperwork done now."

Upon hearing this, Shen Lin quickly reached out and grabbed him, advising, "Hey, don't rush. Why don't we reconsider, or go compare prices elsewhere? This place is really a bit expensive..."

Chen Feng waved his hand, his tone leaving no room for argument: "I already told you, don't try to save me money. You're heavily pregnant now, so don't come running around with me. Staying safe and sound is the most important thing. This is it, listen to me."

Seeing his resolute attitude, Shen Lin had no choice but to give up. She glanced at Chen Feng with a complicated expression, but ultimately said nothing more and let him go.

Soon, Chen Feng went to the front desk to check Shen Lin in. He swiped his card with lightning speed, paying for six months' worth of services—a total of 768,000 yuan—without batting an eye. He figured he'd refund any overpayment and collect any underpayment later, since she'd definitely be staying there for her postpartum confinement anyway.

His extravagant spending made Shen Lin feel both a pang of heartache and a surge of sweet happiness, while Tang Yue's eyes shone brightly, her gaze towards Shen Lin filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment.

After completing the formalities, the staff took them to see the room arranged for Shen Lin and said that if Shen Lin was not satisfied, she could change it at any time.

The three of them went over and looked around, and were all quite satisfied with the luxurious suite.

The 100-inch color TV in the room was secondary; what truly captivated Shen Lin was the wall facing outwards, a massive floor-to-ceiling window. With a simple press of the remote, the electric curtains slowly opened, revealing a breathtaking panorama of lush greenery and vibrant flowers—a scene as beautiful as a moving landscape painting, utterly pleasing to the eye. Just this window alone made her feel that the money had been well spent.

Afterwards, Chen Feng and his two companions didn't rush to leave. Accompanied by the staff, they toured the entire manor-style postpartum care center, inside and out, before finally leaving satisfied.

As soon as they got in the car, Shen Lin decided to move in today. After all, she had already paid the money, so moving in a day sooner was better than wasting a day's worth of money. Tang Yue also readily agreed.

Chen Feng naturally did not object to this.

Chen Feng drove the two back to Rongyuan Building. Tang Yue had a blind date scheduled for noon, so she didn't come upstairs with them and drove off in her own car.

So Chen Feng and Shen Lin went upstairs together.

Chen Feng hadn't originally planned to stay for lunch, but then he thought that if he left, Shen Lin, a pregnant woman, would be all alone at home. Besides, he needed to take her to the postpartum care center that afternoon to officially check in, and he couldn't let her go through all that alone.

Therefore, Chen Feng naturally ate lunch at Shen Lin's place.

Shen Lin was indeed not the pampered young lady type. With Tang Yue not around, she tied on an apron and went into the kitchen to wash and cook vegetables, getting busy herself. Chen Feng wanted to go in and lend a hand, but she pushed him out.

Shen Lin busied herself in the kitchen for nearly an hour before finally managing to serve a decent lunch.

It has to be said that her cooking skills have improved rapidly. She made five simple home-style dishes that were delicious and visually appealing. Each dish tasted quite good, which made Chen Feng unable to resist and ate three large bowls of rice in one go.

After dinner, the two didn't rush to clean up. They sat on the sofa in the living room, watching TV and chatting for a while, until Tang Yue returned from her blind date.

Tang Yue's face was unreadable, her expression somewhat indifferent, making it impossible to guess her feelings at that moment.

Shen Lin was the most curious, so she immediately waved to her and asked impatiently, "How is it? Is there any chance?"

Tang Yue understood what she meant, and without beating around the bush, she found a seat, shook her head, and said with a hint of disappointment, "The other person is quite handsome, about 1.76 meters tall, neither fat nor thin, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and speaks politely. His voice is also quite magnetic and pleasant to listen to."

Upon hearing this description, Shen Lin couldn't help but laugh: "From what you're saying, you've taken a liking to him?"

Even though Chen Feng, an "outsider," was still present, Tang Yue had nothing to be ashamed of, since Chen Feng knew all about her even more embarrassing past misdeeds.

So, she nodded decisively: "Yes, I really like him."

Shen Lin laughed and said, "That's great, congratulations! So your second aunt is quite reliable. No wonder she works in the neighborhood office; she's very skilled at matchmaking."

Tang Yue gave a wry smile: "What are you congratulating me on? I did have my eye on someone, but unfortunately, they didn't like me back."

Shen Lin was stunned for a moment, then looked surprised: "He's five years older than you, has a child, and his job and family background seem just average. Why wouldn't he like you? What's wrong with you?"

Tang Yue shook her head dejectedly: "First of all, I'm currently unemployed. Secondly, I don't know which bastard had so many mouths that he told him everything about how I broke up with that scumbag Kong Tianlu at work and we both quit. After that incident, in many people's eyes, I'm probably a shrewish and stupid crazy woman who threw a tantrum at work and caused my husband and me to lose our jobs. Knowing all this, it's no wonder he has a bad impression of me."

After hearing this, Shen Lin was speechless for a moment and could only sigh in her heart.

When Tang Yue discovered that Kong Tianlu was cheating on her with other women, she, with her fiery temper, had a huge fight with him in public, making the whole workplace aware of it.

Later, Kong Tianlu resigned voluntarily due to the negative impact of this incident, citing "lifestyle issues." Tang Yue persisted for a while longer, but ultimately couldn't withstand the pointing fingers and gossip in the workplace, and also "voluntarily resigned."

Because of this incident, Tang Yue and Kong Tianlu, a young couple who seemed well-matched and loving in the eyes of others, ended up in chaos, with both sides suffering losses and even becoming enemies.

Even today, Tang Yue still grits her teeth with hatred whenever she mentions her ex-husband, Kong Tianlu.

Although Shen Lin felt that Tang Yue's first reaction after discovering her husband's infidelity was normal—anyone would have been furious—her subsequent act of writing a whistleblower letter to expose Kong Tianlu's misconduct and causing him to lose his job was indeed problematic.

However, since the two are now good friends, Shen Lin couldn't very well say to her face that she had been too harsh back then. (End of Chapter)