Jing'an Temple, Azure Sky Hunter Agency.
Leng Lingling sat on a high stool in a cute blue-and-white JK Uniform that hugged her slender figure. She was just beginning to develop.
A sky-blue pleated skirt wrapped around her hips, its hem ending above her knees and revealing her alluring calves in white stockings.
Her feet were tucked into neat little leather shoes, and her stocking-clad legs swung back and forth in midair, as though tugging at a man's heartstrings.
She propped one elbow on the counter and rested her cheek in her hand, turning the pages of a book with the other. Her face looked as delicate as carved jade, and her lazy expression made her cheeks look almost irresistible.
"Ah... Lingling, it's getting late. Have a glass of milk, then head upstairs to bed."
On the nearby sofa, Qin Zhan stretched and yawned. He rubbed his sleepy eyes, looked at his adorable daughter, and smiled.
"Looks like no one's coming in with a commission tonight. Let's close early and get some rest."
Leng Lingling's hand paused on the page. She shot Qin Zhan an exasperated look with her bright eyes.
"Dad, you just want to get off work early."
"Lingling, you'll understand when you're my age."
Qin Zhan smiled and waved a hand, showing no embarrassment at having his intentions exposed.
"Hmph. I'm not talking to you!"
Leng Lingling shut her book, glared at Qin Zhan, and made to head upstairs to bed.
Just then, the doorbell rang out in the quiet room, drawing both their attention.
"Oh, you're both still here."
Leng Lingling stopped in her tracks. She turned toward the visitor in delight and rushed straight into his arms.
"Brother! What brings you here?"
Mo Xie stroked Leng Lingling's little head, a smile curling his lips.
"I was