The richest man's parents were kidnapped, and his adorable son captivated the entire family.

Upon hearing this, the butler on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then nodded in understanding: "Understood, sir! I'll arrange it right away!"

He was determined to make sure the guest room was tidy and perfect, after all, Miss Mengmeng was the apple of everyone's eye, who wouldn't like her?

After hanging up the phone, the butler immediately clapped his hands and summoned several servants: "Quickly, prepare that guest room on the east side of the third floor. Make it the cleanest and tidiest one, and change all the sheets and blankets to new ones! Miss and Miss Xie will be staying there tonight!"

Upon hearing that Mengmeng wanted to stay, the servants all smiled and hurriedly replied, "Yes, we understand!"

"Bring in her favorite teddy bear, and that set of pink bunny ear slippers too, don't forget them!"

"Draw the curtains down a third of the way, not too dark or too bright, because she's afraid of both light and darkness when she sleeps. Also, leave a small nightlight by the bedside, the kind that's shaped like stars, that's her favorite."

“Oh, right,” the butler suddenly stopped, his eyes lighting up, “decorate the guest room to be more girly, more pink, add a few more bow-adorned cushions, and hang some cartoon pictures on the walls. She likes flowers and plants, so put in more fresh daisies.”

The servants nodded repeatedly and worked quickly and efficiently, and in no time, the entire guest room was completely transformed.

Not long after, Gu Yinshen, Xie Yumin, and Mengmeng returned home together.

Night had fallen, and the warm yellow light from the living room gently shone down, reflecting a tranquil luster onto the marble floor.

As soon as they entered, the butler greeted them with a polite and gentle smile, bowing slightly: "Mr. Gu, the guest room has been prepared according to your instructions."

"Really?" Mengmeng's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. She tugged at the butler's trouser leg and tilted her head back to ask, "Did you remember to put my favorite toys in there too?"

Her voice was soft, and her eyes were as bright as grapes, making the butler's heart melt.

“Of course, Miss Mengmeng,” the butler replied immediately with a smile, squatting down with a face full of affection. “I’ve not only put out your favorite teddy bear, but also your paintbrushes, puzzles, and your favorite storybook. Your little toothbrush and towel are all neatly arranged. You’re sure to sleep very well tonight.”

He spoke in a very gentle tone, as if afraid of frightening a little kitten.

Upon hearing this, Mengmeng's eyes lit up, and the corners of her mouth immediately curved into a sweet smile. Her little face flushed, and she said with a grin, "Wow, that's wonderful! Thank you, I knew you were the best to me!"

The butler was even happier to hear this and nodded repeatedly: "You're welcome. It's my pleasure to serve you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Gu Yinshen snorted from the side, raising an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of helpless teasing: "Am I not good to you?"

Mengmeng quickly ran over, grabbed his arm with her little hands, tilted her head up, and said earnestly, "Of course you're nice to me, and I like you a lot too!"

As she spoke, she blinked her eyes and acted coquettishly, rubbing against me like a little rabbit.

Looking at her, Gu Yinshen's heart softened, and he couldn't help but smile. Of course, he knew that this little girl had feelings for him, but seeing her like this, he still couldn't resist teasing her.

He bent down, gently stroked her head, and whispered, "Okay, I like you too."

Xie Yumin stood aside, watching the two of them chatter away, and the intimacy between them made her feel a subtle pang of jealousy.

She took a soft breath, a gentle smile on her lips, and suddenly stepped forward, gently taking Mengmeng's hand.

"Alright." Her tone was still gentle, but with a hint of deliberate interruption. "Since the guest rooms are all ready, let's get some rest. It's getting late. You need to go to bed early and get up early to grow tall, right?"

She looked down at Mengmeng, her eyes full of doting affection, and coaxed her in that uniquely gentle tone.

Upon hearing this, Mengmeng's attention was indeed drawn, and she nodded with wide eyes, "That's right! Then we need to go and rest quickly, otherwise I won't grow taller!"

As she spoke, she grabbed Xie Yumin's hand, her little face extremely serious, "Let's go quickly!"

Xie Yumin chuckled softly, took her hand, and gently replied, "Okay."

The two held hands and, led by the butler, walked together toward the guest rooms on the third floor.

As soon as the guest room door opened, a dreamy pink world was revealed inside.

The walls are covered in cherry blossom wallpaper, the headboard has soft bunny ear pillows, and a row of teddy bears are arranged in a row. Soft lighting casts a faint starlight projection. There's also a faint scent of strawberries in the air.

"Wow!" Mengmeng's eyes widened instantly, her little mouth formed an "O" shape, and she pounced on the soft bed, rolled around, buried her face in the blanket, and made a satisfied "mmm" sound.

Xie Yumin stood by the bed, looking at her like this, her eyes gradually softened, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

But the next moment, she suddenly remembered that Mengmeng had acted coquettishly towards others downstairs just now.

A slight bittersweet feeling inexplicably welled up in her heart, and her originally pleasant mood was disturbed by this slight tinge of sadness.

So she couldn't help but take a few steps closer, squat down by the bed, and gently ask, "Mengmeng, why did you agree to stay with me tonight? Is it... that you don't want me to leave?"

Her voice was very soft, as if she was afraid of startling her, or as if she was cautiously probing something.

Hearing this, Mengmeng sat up, looked at her with bright eyes, gently took her hand in her little hand, and said in a soft, sweet voice, "Yes, I don't want you to leave. I like you very much."

Upon hearing these words, Xie Yumin paused for a moment, as if enveloped in soft light.

Just then, Ruolan, who was quietly passing by outside the door, paused slightly. She was just passing by, but she overheard the conversation between the two.

She stood outside the door, her fingers slowly clenching, her eyes dark and unfathomable.

It felt like a fine needle had gently pricked my heart, and a sour feeling quietly spread through me, leaving me with a sense of resentment.

She thought she was magnanimous enough and had long accepted Mengmeng's various displays of affection in public and private. But now, when the object of this dependence was no longer herself but Xie Yumin, a faint bitterness quietly crept into her heart.

But she ultimately closed her eyes, took a deep breath, suppressed the slight resentment in her chest, and a familiar, gentle smile appeared on her lips, restoring her usual elegant and graceful demeanor. Then, she gently knocked on the door.

Inside the door, Mengmeng heard the knock and immediately jumped up from the bed, her little face full of anticipation. "I'll go open the door!"

Xie Yumin gently reached out to stop her, her tone gentle yet firm: "It's okay, Mengmeng, I'll take care of it."

Mengmeng nodded obediently and said with a soft smile, "Okay, thank you."

Xie Yumin's heart skipped a beat upon hearing the voice. She smiled, looking at the small, polite, and sweet child, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "How can there be such a good, such a sensible baby in this world?"

She then walked to the door and opened it.

Unexpectedly, the person standing outside the door was Ruolan.

Xie Yumin paused for a moment, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her. She knew, of course, that Ruolan was Mengmeng's true family. The bond between them was something she could never replace, no matter how hard she tried.