A single call of "Papa" shattered all the mental preparations Qin Chuan had made in advance.

At this moment, he stood there woodenly, looking down at the little one clinging to his leg, reluctant to let go, feeling a bit at a loss.

Seeing this, Meng Wantang quickly gave him a look, signaling him to speak.

Qin Chuan was stunned for quite a while before he finally reacted.

Then, he handed the plush toy and the cake to Meng Wantang and scooped up the little one, affectionately calling, "Nannan..."

"Papa, papa, papa, papa..."

The little one was extremely excited, hugging Qin Chuan's neck, unwilling to let go, almost wanting to stick to Qin Chuan.

"Alright Nannan, Daddy just got back, let him rest for a bit, okay?" Meng Wantang reminded.

"I don't want to, I just want Papa."

The little one pouted, giving Meng Wantang a defiant look.

That proud little expression seemed to say: I have Papa to back me up, Mama, you can't control me.

Meng Wantang playfully glared at her and then had Qin Chuan carry Nannan over to the sofa.

"Papa, why didn't you come back to see me for so long..."

"Papa, was it you who healed me yesterday..."

"Papa, when I grow up, I want to be a doctor too..."

The little one kept talking nonstop, as if she wanted to tell Qin Chuan all the words she had accumulated over the past few years.

It was quite a coincidence too.

Meng Wantang's deceased husband was also surnamed Qin, so the little one's full name is Qin Yao, with the nickname Nannan.

Nannan's personality is a bit haughty at times, but in front of Qin Chuan, she behaves quite well.

Not only does she proactively feed Qin Chuan fruits, but she also shares her favorite chocolates with him.

She seems to want to use this way to keep this long-working-away father at home.

"Papa, are you fighting with Mama?" Suddenly, while playing with Qin Chuan, Nannan asked.

"No, not at all." Qin Chuan answered instinctively.

Nannan rolled her eyes and asked curiously, "Then why is Mama sitting so far away?"

As she spoke, she pointed to Meng Wantang, who was separated by a coffee table.

"Uh, this..."

Qin Chuan was at a loss, not knowing how to explain.

"It's just so you and your dad can have some space," Meng Wantang explained, casting a reproachful glance at Nannan.

Nannan pouted, her expression both arrogant and smug.

"Mama hasn't seen Papa in a long time either, let Mama have Papa for a while," Nannan said generously.

"Uh..."

Qin Chuan was dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

"Mama, come over here," Nannan pointed to the spot next to Qin Chuan.

Meng Wantang had no choice but to sit there reluctantly.

The expressions of the two adults were slightly awkward, filled with tension and distance.

This made Nannan quite dissatisfied, and she proactively grabbed Qin Chuan and Meng Wantang's hands, placing them together.

"You have to hold hands," Nannan instructed with an authoritative air, hands on her hips.

Upon touching Meng Wantang's hand, Qin Chuan instinctively wanted to withdraw.

But Meng Wantang took the initiative to hold his hand instead, intertwining their fingers tightly.

Feeling her smooth and delicate hand, Qin Chuan felt a bit at a loss.

"Is this to your satisfaction?" Meng Wantang held Qin Chuan's hand up for Nannan to see.

"That's more like it."

Nannan nodded in satisfaction.

Meng Wantang sighed in relief and then glanced at Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan was sitting upright, looking like an obedient student, only a step away from placing his hands neatly on the desk.

Seeing this, Meng Wantang's lips subtly curled into an imperceptible smile.

After that, the two of them held hands while playing with Nannan.

Gradually, Qin Chuan began to adapt to this feeling, and the sense of awkwardness slowly dissipated.

After playing with Nannan for over half an hour, it was time for a meal.

Taking the opportunity while the nanny took Nannan to wash her hands, Meng Wantang said to Qin Chuan, "During dinner, I'll tell Nannan about your business trip. After she falls asleep, you can leave. Thank you so much for today, Mr. Qin."

"It's no problem, I really like Nannan too."

Qin Chuan nodded.

However, neither of them noticed that during their conversation, they were still holding hands tightly.

Everything seemed very natural.

During the meal, Meng Wantang mentioned that Qin Chuan had to go on a business trip.

Upon hearing this, Nannan started crying loudly.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan hurried to comfort her, "Nannan, be good. Daddy promises you that as soon as my work is done, I'll come back to be with you and take you to the amusement park, okay?"

After being consoled for a while, Nannan finally accepted this harsh reality.

She looked at Qin Chuan with teary eyes, "Papa, then will you put me to sleep later? You've never tucked me in before."

Qin Chuan nodded even though he didn't have Meng Wantang's permission.

He couldn't bear to refuse this small wish.

After dinner, Qin Chuan played with Nannan for a little while longer.

It wasn't until she began yawning that he carried her to her room, preparing to put her down for a nap.

Qin Chuan tucked a small blanket around her and rubbed her little head, "Good afternoon."

Nannan nodded and obediently closed her eyes.

But no more than two seconds later, she opened them again, seriously looking at Qin Chuan, "Papa, I can't sleep."

"Uh..."

Qin Chuan let out a bitter laugh, thinking, Little ancestor, please fall asleep; only when you sleep can I leave.

"Mama..."

Suddenly, Nannan called out towards the room's door.

Hearing this, Meng Wantang came in, "What's wrong?"

Nannan pitifully gave her a look, "Can you put me to sleep with Papa?"

Qin Chuan, "Huh???"

"Uh..."

Meng Wantang's eye twitched a couple of times.

"Mama..."

Nannan's voice rang out again, with a hint of pleading, her lively eyes shimmering with a trace of mist.

Upon seeing this, Meng Wantang felt a pang of heartache.

She nodded, then slowly moved over, sitting at the edge of the bed, and took off her slippers.

Though she's nearly 1.7 meters tall, her feet are quite small.

Fair and tender, with a copper coin strung by a red string adorning her left ankle.

Seeing Qin Chuan continuously staring at her feet, Meng Wantang blushed and quickly tucked them under the blanket.

Qin Chuan frowned.

"Papa, come in too, let's share a blanket."

Nannan's words interrupted Qin Chuan's thoughts.

Qin Chuan nodded and also slid his feet under the blanket.

The two adults sandwiched Nannan in between.

At Nannan's request, they snuggled close to her.

With a mere glance up, they could clearly see each other's faces.

Qin Chuan looked up, noticing the gentle Meng Wantang softly humming "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star."

Her stunning face and graceful, gentle demeanor perfectly fulfilled a man's fantasy of "a loving wife, a child, and a warm home."

But Qin Chuan didn't linger too long, quietly withdrawing his gaze.

As he focused back on Nannan, Meng Wantang subtly glanced at him, a different emotion swirling in her eyes.

Gradually, Nannan's breathing became even.

However, to Qin Chuan's surprise, even Meng Wantang's breathing also became gentle.

After confirming Nannan was asleep, he looked up.

The beautiful woman, with her curled lashes, embodied the tranquility of time, illustrating the concept of peace and contentment beautifully.

Occasionally twitching, she appeared with a girlish charm.

Seeing this, Qin Chuan became momentarily entranced...

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