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As autumn fades and winter approaches, the winter solstice will soon arrive.

The frost on the window frame was slowly wiped away, and upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the person's fingertips were already red from the cold.

"girl!"

Chuntao grabbed the frozen hand, breathed on it to warm it, and rubbed it occasionally, complaining as she said:

"Girl! Today is the Winter Solstice, you mustn't catch a cold!"

Xiao Ran finally came to her senses and looked at her hands, which were slowly regaining their warmth, and couldn't help but chuckle.

"ok, ok, I got it."

Chun Tao still pouted, "Hmph, that young master Duan is really something. He was the one who invited you here, yet he made you wait so long... If you ask me, he might as well have gone back to his residence and eaten dumplings with us."

Xiao Ran smiled and then playfully flicked Chun Tao's nose.

"You know, Constable Duan has something important to discuss with me, so we can't be negligent."

Chun Tao was about to say something when she heard two police officers walk in through the door. She immediately saw Duan Li, but she was still angry and snorted.

Yun Shao, who had just entered and greeted everyone, was somewhat stunned—he really didn't know what he had done wrong.

"Aran." Duan Li walked over and placed the food box on the table.

Xiao Ran looked closely and realized it was a food box from Shanyun Pavilion.

“I originally wanted to buy some maltose, but…” Duan Li glanced at Yun Shao, who chuckled.

Yun Shao continued, "Miss Xiao, if I hadn't asked a few questions today, I really wouldn't have known that what Brother Duan usually gives you are just things like candy and preserved fruit. Although it's a token of his affection, what is your status, Miss? You are the daughter of a general's family. Such ordinary food seems too shabby and inadequate."

"That's why I asked Brother Duan to buy some exquisite pastries for you this time, but I didn't expect..." Yun Shao scratched his nose, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I didn't expect so many people today, the Winter Solstice... But! Brother Duan still insisted on buying them, so Miss Xiao must hold a very special place in Brother Duan's heart, probably more than..."

As the conversation went on, things started to get a little off, and Duan Li coughed twice. But Yun Shao didn't seem to notice and continued to talk on and on about how much his older brother Duan cared about Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran couldn't help but laugh when she saw Duan Li, who was usually quiet, behaving so unusually.

Yun Shao found this strange and stopped talking. Had he said something wrong?

"I understand." Xiao Ran stood up and slowly bowed. "I am overjoyed to receive such attention from Constable Duan."

Upon hearing this, Yun Shao immediately grinned, but when he looked down at Duan Li, he saw that Duan Li was looking away somewhat uncomfortably.

Yun Shao's smile deepened, and he would occasionally nudge his elder brother's shoulder.

"Alright, alright." Xiao Ran stopped the commotion and turned to Chun Tao, saying, "Chun Tao, go outside and buy me a bowl of sweet syrup. I want the kind sold by Old Lady Li on East Street."

Chun Tao was about to refuse, but Xiao Ran then instructed Yun Shao, who was grinning mischievously, "Officer Yun, my maid doesn't know the way either. Could you please take her there?"

"I know the way!" Chun Tao suddenly shouted.

Yun Shao glanced at Xiao Ran, then looked down at Duan Li, and immediately understood the situation. He quickly replied, "No problem, Miss Xiao!"

Chun Tao was still sullen, so Xiao Ran had no choice but to stand up and whisper a few words to her.

Chun Tao then gave in, ignoring Yun Shao, and walked straight out the door.