In Bo City, at the familiar Mu Manor.
Mu Ningxue slowly opened her large, watery eyes. She looked in puzzlement at her smaller hands and her long, soft black hair.
She looked down. She wore an elegant white princess dress, and the curves that had once hidden her toes from view were gone. In their place were only the faintest beginnings.
How can this be? Did I... go back to my childhood?
Before she could think any further, a man with black hair and a neatly pressed suit walked over. Confidence and quiet resolve showed on his face. It was Mu Zhuoyun in his younger days.
He seemed about to head out. When he saw Mu Ningxue, his stern expression softened into a warm smile.
"Ning Xue, are you going out?"
Then something seemed to occur to him. His expression changed, and he gave a cold snort.
"Don't tell me you're going to see that Mo Xie kid again?"
Before Mu Ningxue could answer, Mu Zhuoyun sighed and shook his head. As he walked away, he said helplessly,
"Fine. Be careful on the way. Dad has to go out for work. When you come back, make sure that kid walks you home."
Mu Ningxue watched her father disappear from sight, still in a daze. Yet somewhere deep down, she felt there was a promise she had to keep. Before she could gather her thoughts, she ran out of Mu Manor.
Familiar streets came into view. The surroundings looked a little old, but everyone she passed wore a happy smile.
Some recognized the Mu Family's little princess and greeted her with smiles. There was no politeness or pretense in them, only affection for the adorable girl.
"Ning Xue! It's been ages. You're getting prettier every time I see you."
"Ning Xue,