Linhai Villa:

Qin Jin’s return made Tang Bao the happiest.

The little girl had a bright smile on her face, her joy and happiness evident.

She clung to Qin Jin, calling him nonstop.

The goodness of Qin Jin...

When Hua Nuan first heard Qin Jin’s name, those four words couldn’t be shaken from her mind.

In front of Qin Song, Tang Bao could be a graceful Little Princess, smart and generous.

But in front of Qin Jin, she was a bright, charming little sweetheart.

She was irresistible.

However... isn’t Qin Jin a bit too aloof?

Huo Zun sensed Hua Nuan’s thoughts and casually remarked, "Some people are aloof, but it’s enough to be warm to one person."

Hua Nuan: "..."

Hua Nuan was startled, slightly dazed by Huo Zun’s words, and quickly caught the deeper meaning.

She understood.

Yes, it’s enough to be warm to one person.

Being cold as ice to others is best.

Just like Gu Mochen is to Jian Ran...

And Huo Zun is to herself.

...

Almost a year had passed without seeing each other, and Qin Jin had grown thinner.

This was Tang Bao’s most direct feeling, but he was even more handsome.

His features appeared more defined and handsome, seemingly taller compared to herself.

Tang Bao’s heart pounded uncontrollably.

"Qin Jin brother..."

Tang Bao’s little face was blushing heavily, recalling the words Qin Jin said to her during his last farewell.

Qin Jin brother, when will you become my boyfriend?

When I come back, you’ll still like me as always; when you turn 18, I’ll be your boyfriend.

After Qin Jin left, she held back her sadness, wanting to grow up quickly so Qin Jin could be her boyfriend.

Qin Jin noticed the little girl had grown taller, her skin fairer, his lips almost imperceptibly curved.

The 11-year-old had nearly reached 160 cm in height, so although Tang Bao had grown, she was still much shorter than him.

"Mm."

Qin Jin responded, his eyes intense, carefully suppressing the heat in them when he looked at Tang Bao.

The longing... felt like waves.

Now wasn’t the right time to reveal all his emotions.

Tang Bao cautiously peeked at the boy before her, and although they hadn’t seen each other for a year, Qin Jin had many more wounds.

Especially on his hands, there were many scars.

Seeing this, Tang Bao’s heart ached terribly.

"Qin Jin brother, can I kiss you?"

Qin Jin: "..."

A year later, the little girl hadn’t changed; she was still just as cheerful and enthusiastic.

Qin Jin was momentarily stunned, his handsome face slightly red, before he could react, Tang Bao continued in her childish voice, "Haha, can’t I? Then I’ll just hug you."

As she spoke, Tang Bao reached out and embraced Qin Jin’s waist.

Qin Jin: "..."

"A compromise, right? If I ask for a hug right away, you’d definitely refuse, so I’ll ask for a kiss first, hehe, just so I can get a hug."

Qin Jin couldn’t help but laugh at the little girl’s words, amused by her innocent charm.

Due to Tang Bao’s height difference compared to Qin Jin, she inevitably had to tiptoe when hugging him.

Feeling a bit tired, Qin Jin originally let the little girl hug him, seeing her wobble, he gently held the little girl in his arms.

"Mm."

Tang Bao was hugged by Qin Jin, and her smile was radiant.

So happy.

Qin Jin brother is back.

Qin Jin watched the little girl laughing in his arms, her bright demeanor, and smiled.

Everyone watching Tang Bao and Qin Jin couldn’t help but smile.

Gu Mochen felt a bit uneasy.

For the person who might one day take away his precious cabbage, naturally, there were no good expressions.

Jian Ran, seeing her husband’s jealous expression, couldn’t help but hold Gu Mochen’s big hand.

"When your son takes someone’s cabbage in the future, you’ll have someone who understands."

Gu Mochen: "..."

It seemed that was indeed the case.

Gu Mochen looked at Jian Ran’s arms, at the gurgling Gu Jinchen, and felt balanced.

Yes, he had to urge Qin Jin’s third uncle to hurry up and have a Little Wanzi.

...

After dinner, everyone was happy, Hua Nuan cuddled Little Cubao as she accompanied Tang Bao to play.

As Gu Jinchen grew day by day, his facial expressions became very rich, extremely cute, resembling Gu Mochen more and more.