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

So she took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and quietly made a plan in her heart.

That evening, before going to bed, Xie Yumin didn't immediately return to her room. Instead, she went downstairs to the living room and, sure enough, saw Ruolan preparing to go to the kitchen.

She walked over with light steps and a friendly smile: "Oh, are you... getting milk for Mengmeng?"

Upon hearing this, Ruolan paused slightly, but quickly raised her head with a smile, "Yes, Mengmeng is about to go to sleep. The milk is ready, and I'm just about to take it to her."

As she spoke, she skillfully placed the white porcelain cup on the tray, her movements gentle and meticulous.

Xie Yumin's eyes flickered slightly, her heart filled with anxiety. Suddenly, her eyes darted around, and a slightly worried expression appeared on her face.

"Oh, right," she suddenly said, her tone tinged with doubt and anxiety, "I think I heard some strange noises when I passed the bathroom upstairs just now... Could it be that mice have gotten into the house?"

Upon hearing this, Ruolan's eyes widened slightly, her brows furrowed, and her tone became somewhat uneasy: "How could that be? We clean our house every day, how could there be mice?"

“But I really heard it,” Xie Yumin said seriously, her voice tinged with anxiety, “clunking, it’s coming from the bathroom, I’m scared… why don’t you go take a look?”

Ruolan glanced down at the tray in her hands, her expression gradually turning serious.

Although the possibility is slim, if a mouse or even a thief really did get in... that would be a big deal, especially since Mengmeng is at home, safety must be the top priority.

She nodded slightly and said decisively, "Okay, I'll go take a look now."

With that, she put down the tray and quickly turned to walk towards the bathroom.

Xie Yumin watched her figure disappear, and a smile finally crept onto her lips.

She turned and walked quickly to the tray, gently lifting the small lid on the milk cup with light and skillful movements. She took out a small, transparent medicine bottle from her pocket, then unscrewed the cap and poured the white powder inside into the milk until it completely dissolved in the warm liquid without leaving a trace.

Not long after, Ruolan returned.

She walked a little faster than usual, a lingering look of confusion on her face. She clutched the hem of her clothes, her brows furrowed slightly, and looked at Xie Yumin, who was still standing there, with a hint of bewilderment.

"I checked the bathroom... there's nothing there." Her voice was steady, but the last syllable rose slightly, carrying a hint of probing and distrust. "Did you really hear something strange just now?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yumin's face showed a perfectly timed look of bewilderment. He opened his clear, innocent eyes, his brows furrowing slightly, looking as confused as a misunderstood child: "Really? But I really did hear it just now, that 'clunking' sound... I have no reason to lie to you about something like that."

Her tone was natural, without a trace of panic.

She paused for a moment, as if suddenly remembering something, and added, "But it's also possible that you scared it away when you went over there? Mice are so timid; they'll naturally run away when they hear people making noise."

Upon hearing this, Ruolan frowned slightly and nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, rats are always sensitive and will scatter at the slightest disturbance; if it wasn't a rat, then perhaps a thief? This made her even more vigilant. Countless possibilities flashed through her mind, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt she couldn't let her guard down.

I silently made up my mind: tomorrow morning, I must hire a professional team to do a thorough inspection to see if the pipes are aging or if there are any hidden problems in some blind spots. In short, safety is paramount.

But she didn't show all these thoughts on her face. She just nodded gently and said, "Well... in that case, let's investigate another day."

She gently raised her hand and picked up the tray again; the milky white milk in the cup was still steaming.

"I'll take the milk over first." Her tone was as gentle as ever, as if she had already let go of her earlier doubts.

Xie Yumin's eyes twitched slightly, but she maintained a calm smile on her face: "Alright, I should go and rest too. Let's go together."

When the two entered the guest room together, Mengmeng had just finished taking a bath. Her small figure sat on the bed, her wet hair not yet completely dry, draped over her shoulders, and her fair face was flushed with a faint blush from the steam of the hot water.

"Mom! Auntie!" As soon as she saw the two of them, she waved and greeted them excitedly, her voice as clear as a bell.

Xie Yumin and Ruolan were both taken aback, then smiles bloomed on their lips in unison.

Ruolan went in first, placed the tray on the bedside table, bent down to be at Mengmeng's eye level, and said in a voice as gentle as the night breeze, "Yes, baby, is it time to get ready for bed? How about you drink your milk first?"

Mengmeng nodded, obediently taking the cup with both hands, "Okay~"

She took a sip, the warm milk sliding down her throat and into her stomach, a satisfied expression appearing on her little face. In no time, she had finished the entire glass of milk, leaving a faint white milk trail around her lips when she put the glass down, like a soft little mustache.

Xie Yumin couldn't help but chuckle when she saw this, her eyes full of doting affection.

She took out a tissue, gently squatted down, and carefully wiped the milk stains from Mengmeng's mouth with extremely gentle movements, as if afraid of hurting her.

"Okay, you've finished your milk..." she said softly, gently stroking Mengmeng's soft hair, her eyes shining. "Now, how about you go to sleep with Auntie?"

Mengmeng nodded obediently and replied softly, "Okay~"

Looking at her obedient appearance, Xie Yumin couldn't help but smile, her heart filled with a soft warmth.

But in this warm and tranquil atmosphere, Ruolan fell silent.

She stood there, her gaze complex as she watched the scene unfold. Usually at this time, she was the one who would be there to lull Mengmeng to sleep, singing to her and kissing her forehead before she drifted off to sleep. But now, Xie Yumin had taken over all of that.

Her fingertips tightened slightly, but she still maintained a gentle smile on her face.

"Alright, you guys get some rest." She waved gently to Mengmeng, her voice as gentle as ever, "Goodnight, baby."

"Okay, goodnight, Mom~"

A tiny voice came from under the covers, sweet and childlike, so sweet it made your heart flutter.

Ruolan's displeasure softened somewhat at the word "Mom." She nodded gently, drew the curtains, turned off the bedside lamp, and then tiptoed out of the room.