In the quiet room, the atmosphere was relaxed and easy. A moment later, a faint rumble of a stomach sounded softly.
Mu Lingshan's little face flushed slightly. She instinctively withdrew the small hand that had been looped around Jiang Yinyin's arm and silently pressed her palm to her lower belly. Her brows and eyes lowered, she stayed quiet, looking somewhat shy and embarrassed.
That tiny movement naturally did not escape the notice of the two of them. Seeing this, the corners of Xiao Ling's lips lifted slightly, and Jiang Yinyin could not help but smile softly as well.
Jiang Yinyin raised a hand and gently rubbed the little girl's hair, asking in a soft voice, "Lingshan, are you hungry?"
Mu Lingshan lifted her eyes and looked at the two gazes before her, both brimming with smiles. Her small head shook lightly, and the little horn braids on her head swayed from side to side with it. She pursed her lips slightly, lightly bit her slender fingertip, and quietly explained, "Mm... I really am hungry. I didn't bring much money with me when I left home, and I spent all my savings ages ago."
Xiao Ling looked at her childlike, adorable appearance and reached out to gently stroke the top of her head, his tone warm and unhurried.
"No matter. Since you're hungry, Brother Xiao Ling will take you to find something delicious to fill your belly. While we're at it, I'll take you to meet another older sister."
Mu Lingshan's eyes instantly lit up. She hurriedly nodded hard, her clear, soft voice filled with joy.
"Okay, okay! I want to eat all kinds of tasty things, and I'm really looking forward to meeting a new older sister too!"
After deciding, Xiao Ling wasted no more time. With the lively, excited