The boxes in the living room were quickly cleared away. Wu Ma was now bringing the prepared dishes from the kitchen to the dining table. Knowing the little lady had arrived, she had rushed out to buy groceries. She wanted to make a good impression on Miss Nuan Nuan.
"Miss Nuan Nuan, I wasn't sure what you liked, so I made a little of everything. If there's anything you particularly enjoy in the future, just tell Grandma Wu," Wu Ma said with a smile, looking at Jiang Nuan.
"Thank you, Grandma Wu. Nuan Nuan likes to eat meat," Jiang Nuan said, her mood greatly improved by the sight of the feast on the table.
Ye Jinghuai placed her in the baby chair that had just been delivered, even adding a soft cushion. Then, he sat down beside Jiang Nuan, preparing to feed her.
"Young Master, why don't I feed her?" Wu Ma tried to secure the feeding rights.
"Baba, wo ziji keyi."
Jiang Nuan spoke, looking at Ye Jinghuai with a determined gaze. While being served food felt nice, she wasn't a real child and preferred to eat herself.
"Alright, but call for Daddy if you need help."
"En en~" Jiang Nuan picked up the special baby spoon, her eyes scanning the table.
Just as she reached out to pick up a dish, she realized her arm wasn't long enough. Ye Jinghuai had anticipated this and waited, watching her without making a move.
"Baba," Jiang Nuan offered a sweet smile.
"Wo yao chi na ge rou rou," she said, extending her small hand with the special bowl.
Ye Jinghuai had been waiting for her to ask for help. He looked at the ribs on the table and pointed with his chopsticks, asking,
"This one?"
"En ah~" She pushed the bowl further towards Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jinghuai took the bowl and served Jiang Nuan several pieces of ribs, thoughtfully removing the bones. The small bowl was returned to Jiang Nuan. Seeing the appetizing ribs in the bowl, Jiang Nuan's stomach rumbled in response.
"Heh~ Eat up quickly!" Ye Jinghuai chuckled upon hearing her stomach growl.
"Thank you, Baba," she replied, picking up the small spoon and scooping a piece of meat into her mouth.
Wu Ma's cooking was truly excellent; the meat was tender and flavorful. She then directed Ye Jinghuai to serve her some vegetables, which she ate with her rice with great relish.
At the table, Jiang Nuan ate until her little mouth was sticky and fragrant. Unfortunately, her small stomach was soon full, and she could eat no more, looking regretfully at the untouched dishes remaining on the table.
Ye Jinghuai reached out and touched her belly. Finding she had eaten her fill, he moved the bowl away.
"Alright, you can't eat anymore. There will be more opportunities later if you want it."
"Okay then!" Jiang Nuan regretfully put down her spoon and wiped her mouth with her bib.
"Miss Nuan Nuan, shall I carry you down?" Uncle Li quickly stepped forward, hoping to get a chance to be close to Jiang Nuan.
"Okay~ Thank you, Uncle Butler." Jiang Nuan opened her arms.
"Miss Nuan Nuan is so sensible," Uncle Li said, delightedly holding Jiang Nuan.
That evening, the maid, Ke Xin, helped Jiang Nuan take a bath and changed her into a cute rabbit pajama. The moment she put it on, Ke Xin was utterly smitten: "My heart is melting, she's such an unbelievably adorable little angel!"
"Sister, what's wrong with you?" Jiang Nuan's round eyes, coupled with the rabbit ears on her hat, made her look even more soft and cuddly.
"Nothing, Miss Nuan Nuan. Let's go to bed!" Ke Xin quickly suppressed her fangirl expression.
"Where's Baba?" Seeing that Ye Jinghuai was not in the room, Jiang Nuan asked.
"Mr. Ye is in the room opposite yours."
"Wo yao qu zhao Baba."
"Miss Nuan Nuan, aren't you going to sleep?"
"I want to sleep with Baba," she said, and before Ke Xin could reply, she put on her little rabbit slippers and padded outside. Ke Xin dared not stop her too much and could only follow.
"Miss Nuan Nuan, slow down."
"Baba, open the door~" Jiang Nuan pressed her body against the door and called out.
The door was suddenly opened, and Jiang Nuan, losing her balance, stumbled forward. A pair of hands quickly reached out from inside the room and caught her.
"Mr. Ye…" Ke Xin stood at the doorway, looking a little frightened.
"It's alright, you can go," he said, then closed the door.
"Baba," Little hands hugged Ye Jinghuai's neck, and she looked at him obediently.
"Why aren't you sleeping?"
"I want to sleep with Baba~" Jiang Nuan blinked.
"Nuan Nuan, you can't sleep with Daddy. You're a girl. And you can't sleep with other boys either," Ye Jinghuai added after some thought.
"Then is Baba also another boy~"
"Of course not," Ye Jinghuai retorted immediately.
"Then why can't I sleep with Baba~" Jiang Nuan tilted her head, a killer move.
Ye Jinghuai looked at his daughter in her cute rabbit pajamas, with the rabbit ears dangling on either side of her head. She looked like a soft, cuddly little rabbit, saying in a gentle voice that she wanted to sleep with him. As a doting father, how could he refuse?
"Then, once the room is ready tomorrow, you'll sleep by yourself."
"Okay~" Jiang Nuan nodded indifferently, with no intention of complying.
Seeing Jiang Nuan agree, Ye Jinghuai carried the little bundle towards the bed. He bent down and placed Jiang Nuan in the middle of the bed. Jiang Nuan rolled to the side.
"Baba, hurry!" Jiang Nuan turned sideways, put her hands on her hips, and invited Ye Jinghuai, even giving him a playful wink. Ye Jinghuai almost burst out laughing, holding it in for a long time.
"Stop fooling around and go to sleep." Ye Jinghuai took off his shoes, got into bed, patted her little bottom, settled her down, and tucked her in.
Jiang Nuan rolled into Ye Jinghuai's arms. Perhaps because her body was still that of a child, or perhaps because she had never experienced such familial affection, Jiang Nuan quickly began to snore softly.
Ye Jinghuai looked at his daughter, sleeping soundly in his arms, his stern face softening instantly. His heart melted completely.