Countermeasures

Winter, early morning.

The sun had just peeked over the horizon, scattering faint rays of light. In the quiet, frigid weather, the little girl tore herself away from the comfort of her blankets, bundled herself in a padded jacket, slipped on cotton slippers, and stepped out through the front gate.

The chill outside was even harsher. Xue Yuantong looked around. The wheat fields to the south were blanketed in silver, covered with white frost. Winter had truly arrived.

"I really want to take a stroll through the fields!" She exhaled, and a small patch of white mist formed before her face.

She hesitated no longer and dashed toward Chuchu's house.

As she stepped through the gate, passed through the main room, and reached the kitchen door beside the small courtyard, she nearly ran straight into Jiang Ning, who was leaning against the doorway. Luckily, she stopped in time. Otherwise, she would have buried her head right in his chest.

Startled, Xue Yuantong took two steps back to make some room before raising her little face and carefully examining Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning usually dressed casually, but today's style was different.

He wore a black casual trench coat, its long cut making his figure look tall and striking. Underneath was a white shirt, and a matching belt was tied around his waist. On his feet were a simple pair of sneakers.

Jiang Ning leaned lazily against the doorframe, looking carefree and handsome, calm and composed, with an exceptional presence.

Oh no, why did he suddenly get so fashionable?

She could not help lowering her head to glance at her old-fashioned small cotton shoes, suddenly feeling inferior.

Xue Yuantong refused to admit it. She put on a stern little face and pretended to scold him. "Why are you dressed so handsome? Are