Niannian tilted her head: “It’s cold now too, Madam should wear more and not get sick.”
“Yes, I’m wearing plenty now. Niannian, don’t worry,” Tao Yu said gently.
Niannian giggled and turned back to play with her cloth bag. Tao Yu looked at the adorable child, feeling warm inside, thinking that her alternate personality’s plan to create sympathy through a fake pregnancy was correct. After just a few days with such a cute little thing, she had fallen in love, and if she had continued to care for her, she would definitely be even more reluctant to leave.
Tao Yu watched Niannian play, smiling, until it was almost time for dinner, and then reminded her: “Let’s go have our meal.”
Niannian looked reluctantly at her new toy, wanting to continue playing, but feeling hungry and wanting to eat something delicious. Tao Yu, seeing her conflicted, said amusedly: “You can take the cloth bag, but you’ll play after finishing dinner.”
Niannian’s eyes lit up, and she quickly agreed. So Tao Yu held her hand and walked towards the dining hall. This time, Tao Yu had removed all her disguises, walking with Niannian in her true appearance, attracting many shocked looks along the way, with some people even stumbling in surprise.
Tao Yu paid no attention to their reactions, focusing on walking her own path. But when they reached the dining hall, the housekeeper accidentally knocked over a plate upon seeing her, dropping her favorite braised pork on the ground, which finally made her lose her composure.
“Couldn’t you be more careful? What a waste!” Tao Yu was so distressed that she even let go of Niannian’s hand.
Shocked, the housekeeper stared at her, taking a moment to react before stammering, “Madam?”
Tao Yu’s gaze was initially fixed on the stained braised pork, but after hearing him, she looked up and met his eyes. Only then did she remember she should maintain some composure, so she immediately straightened up: “What?”
“…When did you return?” The housekeeper awkwardly spoke to her, simultaneously carefully waving to Nian Nian, wanting to bring the child behind him.
