Fed by her father, Su Luo managed to eat half a bowl of congee, filling her little belly until it was round and taut like a miniature watermelon.

"Daddy, I can't eat anymore." The little girl wrinkled her nose, turning her face away to refuse any more offerings.

"Hmm." Huo Tingyan set down the bowl, picked up a tissue, and with a blend of tenderness and unfamiliarity, gently wiped the grains of rice from the corner of her mouth.

The man acted naturally, as if there was nothing unusual about it.

This simple gesture, however, sent the nearby maids reeling in disbelief.Huo Tingyan, the Third Young Master, was born into nobility and accustomed to a life of privilege, having been waited on since childhood.

Never did they imagine they would see the day when the Third Young Master would willingly lower his noble status to serve a little girl.

Instantly, envy burned fiercely in the maids' eyes!

Wahhh, we want to serve the Young Miss too! After all, she's so adorable, who wouldn't love her!

The maids gnawed resentfully on imaginary handkerchiefs, casting deeply aggrieved looks at Huo Tingyan. How unfair! The Third Young Master swooped in and stole our job!

Huo Tingyan remained oblivious to their reactions. Only after feeding the little girl did he finally begin his own meal.

He likely never imagined that one day he would willingly serve someone else, and even find pleasure in doing so.

After dinner, Su Luo was taken by the maids to play in the small garden.

Soft, cute, and well-behaved, the little one instantly captured the hearts of all the staff in the villa. Everyone vied for the chance to care for her.

"Young Miss, let me weave you a flower crown!"

"Young Miss, are you tired? Would you like to sit down and rest?"

"Young Miss, are you feeling hot? Let me fan you."

Upstairs in the study, a tall, imposing figure stood by the window, observing the scene below.

Huo Tingyan's brow furrowed slightly. To his own surprise, he felt a pang of... jealousy.

"Butler," he stated, "It seems these maids have too much free time. Assign them more tasks."

That should keep them busy and stop them from idling around, scheming to monopolize the little girl.

Hearing this, the butler couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.  

Who would have thought the Third Young Master could be so childish? It seems the Young Miss truly holds a special place in his heart.

But then again, who wouldn't adore such a sweet, soft, and adorable little girl? Even we servants are smitten! It's only the Third Young Master who's being tsundere—refusing to admit it verbally, though his heart betrays him.

The butler saw right through him, secretly scoffing at his master's behavior.

Third Young Master, don't you know? No one can escape the Law of True Fragrance!

Let's see how long you can keep pretending before reality slaps you in the face...

...

10 PM.

Huo Tingyan finished his work and rubbed his temples wearily.

"Young Master, shall I prepare a late-night snack for you?" The butler knocked and inquired considerately.

"No need." Huo Tingyan looked up, noticing the time on the wall clock.

He hadn't realized it was so late.

"And her?" Thinking of the little girl, he couldn't help but ask.

"The Young Miss is already asleep. Would you like to see her?" The butler smiled knowingly.

Huo Tingyan hesitated for a moment, then gave a slight nod. "I suppose I'll take a look."

He absolutely would not admit that he was the one who wanted to see the little girl!

But the absence of her cheerful chatter did feel strangely... quiet.

Following behind him, the butler couldn't resist curling his lip slightly.

Hmph. Men. Such hypocritical creatures.

Clearly dying to see the Young Miss, yet putting on this indifferent facade.

The butler silently grumbled to himself: Third Young Master, keep pretending. I'm curious to see how long you can keep it up!