On the day of the auction, Qin Yan was dressed up like an adorable little bundle of blessings.
Her hair was tied into pretty, playful buns with red cords.
She wore a festive little red Tang suit, with white fur trim around the collar and cuffs.
Around her neck was a gold collar, with a safety lock pendant bearing her name hanging from it.
Soft and fair, she already looked like a little glutinous rice dumpling. Now that she had put on some flesh, she looked plump all over, though she was not fat.
Her cheeks, in particular, still held plenty of baby fat.
Qin Yan's features had grown even more delicate and pretty. Her eyelashes were thick and curled, and her large eyes were bright, clear, moist, and lively.
Her little lips were just plump enough, their color like peach blossoms after the rain, tinged with peach pink.
The outfit made her look even more adorable.
One look at the little girl was enough to tell that she was a pampered baby.
Fu Yunting and Old Master Fu both gazed proudly at their beautiful little darling.
They had seen plenty of children, but none was as pretty as their Yanyan.
"Are you coming too, Grandpa?"
Seeing her grandfather dressed far more formally than usual, Qin Yan tipped up her little face and asked him with some anticipation.
Old Master Fu nodded. "I haven't been out and about in a long time. This is a good chance to go with you."
They had yet to hold a banquet to formally introduce Qin Yan to the family.
For one thing, Qin Yan had previously been timid and in poor health.
Old Master Fu wanted her to appear before everyone at her best.
For another, one of his sons had yet to