Chapter 35: It Seems You Bought Tickets for the Couples' Hall (Please bookmark, please vote with monthly tickets)

"Huh?"

Jiang Wanyi looked at Chen Yuan in surprise, though she quickly regained her composure. Given how much he knew about childcare, it made sense that he would also be well-versed in postpartum matters.

"It's not severe," Jiang Wanyi nodded, "but I plan on getting it checked out. I don't want to let it drag on. You certainly know a lot, though."

"That should be a normal occurrence, right? I think it happens with most natural births," Chen Yuan said. "But in your case, as long as you take good care of yourself, even if you don't do any formal postpartum recovery, there shouldn't be any major issues."

"If I were ten years younger, I probably wouldn't care about these things. But now that I'm over thirty, my body's functions aren't what they used to be compared to the younger girls. I'm worried it won't recover properly, so I plan to ask a doctor and get some professional advice."

"And after you get that professional advice? You’re busy with the baby all day; you won't have time to go to the hospital for postpartum rehabilitation."

"Don't even mention it, I’m already worried about that," Jiang Wanyi said, a look of distress on her face. "If all else fails, I'll just practice at home or hire a therapist to come over."

Chen Yuan thought for a moment. Given Jiang Wanyi's situation, even a home visit might not be convenient. After all, she only had a sliver of free time while the baby was sleeping.

[System Task: As a dad, helping a new mother with her postpartum recovery and achieving a better physique is your bounden duty. Reward: 1,400 yuan cash, Fat-Loss Card *1]

[Fat-Loss Card: Upon use, body fat percentage decreases by 3%.]

That’s a decent reward, isn't it? Chen Yuan didn't know his exact body fat percentage, but he guessed it was around 20%. If he dropped another 3%, who would even be able to tell the difference between him and Daniel Wu?

"Hiring a therapist isn't cheap."

"Even if it’s not cheap, I have to do it. You can't neglect your health. If it gets worse, I might never have a chance to fix it, and it could lead to permanent complications."

Chen Yuan nodded. With the expertise instilled in him by the system, he was well aware of these matters. If the postpartum period wasn't handled correctly, it was bound to leave behind some issues—chronic pain in the joints during rainy weather, postpartum anxiety, or a pelvic floor that failed to recover... These issues were much less common for those who gave birth at a younger age, which is why they mostly plagued older mothers.

"You can pay me instead; I'll give you a 20% discount."

Jiang Wanyi's eyes brightened. Given his level of expertise, he surely understood these things—perhaps he really could help her resolve these issues. In a situation where she couldn't make it to the hospital, he was likely her best option.

"Don't talk about a 20% discount; I'd be happy to pay you even more. I was just afraid you wouldn't take your sister's money."

"You're already calling me your younger brother, so wouldn't it be rude to stand on ceremony over money?"

"I knew you'd say that."

"Either way, I won't stand on ceremony with you. Besides, this isn't something I can afford to be polite about—I really do need it."

"Mm."

With a major burden off her mind, Jiang Wanyi felt much better.

She didn't hold back her appetite in front of Chen Yuan. She had come out today to indulge, so she was determined to make the most of it. Since neither of them drank alcohol, they were finished in about an hour.

"I want to see a movie. Is there anything you'd like to watch?" Jiang Wanyi asked, holding her phone.

"Anything is fine. I'm not picky."

"There's a romance movie with great reviews. Shall we go see that?"

"Okay."

Jiang Wanyi checked the time. "It starts in 30 minutes, and we're just about done eating. The timing is perfect."

"We can head to the first floor and look around for some postpartum recovery supplies."

"I'll listen to you."

After paying the bill, they took the escalator down to the first floor and entered a sporting goods store. Jiang Wanyi needed to buy some equipment and tools for her recovery.

"I don't know much about these things, so I'll leave it to you."

"Mm."

Chen Yuan looked around. The selection was quite comprehensive. There was a section dedicated to yoga and Pilates equipment. Unlike prenatal fitness, postpartum recovery didn't require much variety; a foam roller and a yoga ball were sufficient. Jiang Wanyi bought a pair of yoga pants and a tank top to wear during her recovery sessions.

Once they finished checking out, they stowed their items in the car and headed toward the cinema. However, after walking only a few steps, Jiang Wanyi stopped and looked at the storefront across the way: "Starlight Early Childhood Education Center."

"Mili is only nine months old. Is it too early for early education?"

Subtly, Jiang Wanyi had developed a habit: she would ask Chen Yuan about anything regarding the baby first. She would only proceed if he said it was okay.

"It's not too early. You can do some targeted training." Chen Yuan had experience regarding early childhood education in his mind; it was perfectly fine for a nine-month-old baby. He didn't know the specifics of how to teach, as the experience was quite vague—perhaps he would be rewarded with such skills in the future, but he didn't have them yet.

"Let's go take a look..."

Seeing Chen Yuan and Jiang Wanyi approach, a staff member handing out flyers at the entrance walked over.

"Sir, Madam, are you looking to inquire about our early education courses? How old is the baby?"

"Nine months."

"At nine months, they are ready for early education. It allows the baby to perceive the world in advance, and we can provide targeted training."

The clerk handed them a brochure containing relevant information. Jiang Wanyi read it very carefully, but she was still confused and cast a pleading look at Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan looked it over as well, but he didn't have much to say. Evaluating such things by whether they were "useful" wasn't entirely accurate. Nothing that costs money is completely useless; it’s just a matter of degree.

"We happen to have a trial class tomorrow, starting at 3:00 PM. You can bring the baby over to see. If you find it useful, you can sign up then."

Jiang Wanyi looked at Chen Yuan. "What do you think?"

"Is the time convenient for you?"

"I'm picking up the baby tomorrow afternoon; 3:00 PM is perfect." Jiang Wanyi tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. "I remember you said you have a driving test?"

"It's at 1:00 PM tomorrow. It should be done in about an hour, so that's no problem."

"Then let's go check it out? It's close to home anyway."

"Fine, I'll listen to you."

After agreeing, Jiang Wanyi looked at the clerk. "We'll come by tomorrow to take a look."

"Great. Let's exchange contact information—either mom or dad's is fine, as long as we can reach you."

"Use mine."

This time, Jiang Wanyi didn't bother explaining their relationship and left her own number.

"I will contact you in advance tomorrow," the clerk said.

"Okay."

After leaving their contact information, the two walked away. The small episode of being mistaken for a couple was like a pebble tossed into a lake—seemingly sinking to the bottom, yet creating ripples that lasted for a long time.

They went down to the second basement level to drop off their purchases, then returned to the fifth floor of the mall. They had a few minutes before the movie started.

"I'll go get the tickets," Jiang Wanyi said.

"I'll go buy some snacks."

They split up. Chen Yuan went to the counter and bought some cola and drinks. After meeting back up, they queued and entered the theater, only to realize something was off. The seating wasn't standard chairs, but reclined sofa beds. Each spot had a small partition, providing a bit of private space...

"It seems you bought tickets for a couples' theater..."