Only Ling Yun remained in the office. Chen Li had gone to arrange work, Aunt Liu was wrapping things up in the Finance Department, Lin Qiuyan was taking a nap, and Lin Yueyan had driven that Maserati out for a ride with Song Song and the others.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star..."
"Only mom is good in this world..."
The little one had woken up and was lying in bed singing, waving her hands and feet in rhythm.
"Daddy."
"Daddy."
Ling Yun walked in and saw Qianqian rubbing her eyes.
"What's wrong? Why are Qianqian's eyes so red?"
"Daddy, why hasn't Mom come to see me yet? I've been waiting for so long."
"Why did Qianqian suddenly think of Mom?"
"I just suddenly missed her."
"Be good, sweetheart. Daddy's here with you."
"Qianqian misses Mom. Sob..."
"Don't cry. Mom will come see you very soon. If Mom finds out Qianqian hasn't been good, she'll be unhappy."
Qianqian sniffled and nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. Ling Yun hurriedly wiped them away for her.
"That's more like it. Daddy will perform a little magic trick for Qianqian."
The little one said nothing and merely nodded.
"Watch carefully. There's nothing in Daddy's hands."
Ling Yun clenched both fists and waved them before her, then slowly opened them. A large green date appeared inside.
"Wow, Daddy is amazing! It's magic! Qianqian has seen it on TV before!" The little one immediately beamed.
"Here, Qianqian, eat it. It's very sweet."
Ling Yun knew that An Qing had already arrived in Jiangbei, but he had not told Qianqian. Since An Qing had not mentioned it, she must have wanted to surprise her daughter. How could he spoil that?
"Daddy."
"Mm?"
"Daddy."
This time, Ling Yun smiled and stroked her head.
"Does Qianqian want Daddy to guess