Upon hearing Qiao Xiya's words, Lin Qian frowned but hadn't yet had the chance to speak when Candy, standing next to her, angrily chimed in.
"I'm buying a gift for my dad, what does it have to do with my mom? My dad's money is mine, I can buy whatever I want. Auntie, you're just an outsider, you have no right to control me. My dad doesn't like you either, stop finding excuses to get close to my dad and interfere with me matching him up with my mom."
Her serious tone shocked everyone while making Qiao Xiya furious to the point of spitting blood.
She watched the little girl pulling Lin Qian by the hand towards the cashier, taking a card out of her little purse and handing it to the cashier, not forgetting to give herself a proud look, her face instantly darkening as if ink could drip from it.
Damn little thing, makes one want to throw her away!
At the cashier, feeling the gazes from all around, Lin Qian felt extremely uncomfortable.
The little one had good intentions, but she was really putting her on the spot.
Didn't she want to be fixed up?
Didn't she want to be the thorn in someone's side?
"Um, Candy, Auntie was saying..."
"Mommy, can you come with me and return these items to my house?"
Before Lin Qian could finish speaking, Candy's moist and large eyes rolled as she looked up at Lin Qian.
She knew mommy would surely raise objections.
But she just wanted to match up daddy and mommy.
She wanted to be with mommy all the time.
She didn't like that fake auntie at all.
"Okay."
Lin Qian swallowed her words, smiling as she packed the clothes into bags.
The little one had given her such a big order; home delivery was also part of her duty.
Even knowing that Qiao Xiya would hate her even more, she had no reason to refuse.
"Yay! Great! Mommy, let's go."
Candy secured the card, holding Lin Qian's hand, and walked out of the hall contentedly.
Leaving behind the crowd staring with wide eyes as well as Qiao Xiya on the verge of losing control.
"My God, has Lin Qian really struck gold?"
"She is so amazing, I need to stick closer to Manager Lin from now on."
"Quiet! Didn't you see Miss Qiao is still here? She's Mr. Yin's official girlfriend."
"But Mr. Yin dotes the most on his daughter, who do you think he will choose?"
"..."
Hearing the crowd's bustling chatter, Qiao Xiya clenched her fists, her newly done nails finally breaking.
Very well, Lin Qian, dare to touch her cake, she will make her know what happens when you cross her!
Meanwhile, at Yin Group.
In the spacious and modestly decorated president's office, Yin Moran was sitting at his desk, reviewing documents.
His breathtakingly handsome face showed meticulousness, his well-tailored white shirt encapsulating his proportionate physique, exuding a celibate-like sexiness.
At that moment, his phone beeped with a message.
He glanced at it carelessly, his brows slightly raising.
The message was from the bank, showing a substantial amount had just been charged to his supplementary card.
Yin Moran picked up his phone, his eyes narrowing at the figure over two million.
The butler had reported to him, saying his precious daughter had gone out with her bodyguard, intending to find Lin Qian.
It seemed the little girl had gone to the shop where Lin Qian worked to splash out.
Lin Qian, this woman, really had some tricks.
Recollections of the assistant's report on Lin Qian floated in his mind.
Lin Qian, twenty-three years old.
Misplaced at birth, recognized her biological father at nineteen, left her original family.
Dropped out of school at that age due to pregnancy, then moved to Country F and had been working at MXL Luxury Company until recently returning to the country.
Her life story was simple, yet it gave off an irresponsible vibe.
He wondered why she had caught his daughter's eye.
The phone chimed again with a message alert.
Yin Moran glanced at it and discovered it was a voice message from his daughter.
He played it, and his daughter's soft, cute voice filled the air.
"Daddy, Mommy picked out several gifts for you. Can you come home and check them out?"
Was she asking him to come home?
What was the little girl plotting now?
A glimmer flickered in Yin Moran's narrow eyes. He set aside his work, stood up, and straightened his clothes, then strode out of his office.
He couldn't ignore his beloved daughter's request.
At the Yin family mansion, Lin Qian gazed at the imposing building in front of her and was continuously amazed.
The mansion covered thousands of square meters, nestled among lush green trees, far from the urban hustle, exuding an extraordinary sense of tranquility and remoteness.
True to being the number one family in Su City, only those with wealth and power could build their own kingdom.
"Mommy, come inside with me!"
The little one pulled Lin Qian along, smiling cheerily as they entered the estate.
All the way, the little one kept introducing her surroundings.
"Mommy, that's the garden. Mr. Ding planted many beautiful flowers there, and we can admire them together in the future."
"Mommy, there's a pond over there with lots and lots of fish. We can feed the fish together later."
"Mommy, that's the rockery. I like to climb to the top in summer. I'll take you up there sometime!"
"Mommy, there's an amusement park over there. My brother would definitely like it, too. I can play with him there in the future."
"..."
The little girl kept on introducing, and she insisted on including her.
It was as if she already considered her part of the family.
Lin Qian found it amusing, wanted to clear things up, but seeing her daughter's enthusiasm, she ultimately didn't say much.
After all, it was just a child, and she didn't have to take it seriously.
"Mommy, come here, will you push me on the swing?"
"Okay."
The two hand in hand ran toward a green lawn.
"Mommy, push me."
"Okay."
"Giggle, Mommy, higher!"
"Candy, hold on tight!"
"Giggle, I'm flying! Mommy, I'm so happy."
"..."
When Yin Moran returned, he could hear their laughter from afar.
Under the sunlight, the little girl's face was brimming with joyous smiles.
The woman behind her, dressed in professional attire, had a face that emanated sweetness and gentleness.
Her gaze towards the little girl was soft, unconsciously radiating maternal love, seemingly sincere.
Yin Moran's dark eyes shifted slightly as he quietly stood a short distance away, unmoving.
"Daddy, Daddy's back!"
Candy, sharp-eyed, spotted Yin Moran from the high swing and shouted loudly.
"Candy, don't wiggle around. Hold onto the ropes tightly, and Auntie will help you stop."
Lin Qian, worried the little one might let go in excitement, quickly instructed.
"I know, Mommy. Candy will be careful."
The little girl giggled as she waited for Lin Qian to secure the ropes and lifted her from the swing.
Only then did Yin Moran take big strides toward them.
"Daddy, Mommy has been pushing Candy on the swing the whole time, and she must be tired. Candy wants Mommy to rest, but Candy is too weak to push her. Daddy, can you help Candy push Mommy?"
The little girl twirled her big eyes, scheming to create an interaction between the two.