What's wrong? Did I see it wrong? That doesn't seem to be a work-related video.
Unable to resist curiosity, I took another look, and then...
It's still the familiar little sticky rice ball from this morning, but this time it's not a photo; it's a video.
Compared to the photo, the soft and sticky rice ball in the video looks even more beautiful and adorable.
Look at how refined she sits, with her little knees together. She looks absolutely adorable.
When she eats, she takes small bites. The way her cheeks fill with food and how earnestly she eats make one want to hug her tightly!
Without noticing, the adjutant was completely engrossed, with half of his head leaning in.
Ruan Xiao glanced over and asked, "What are you looking at?"
The cold tone snapped the adjutant, who was engrossed in watching the video with a smug smile, back to reality.
He quickly pulled his head back.
"Sorry, Marshal!"
Hastily arranging the food, he reluctantly took another look at the video, which the Marshal had already played for the third time!
How did he not know that the Marshal had such a special little hobby, actually enjoying watching the child, who resembled a small rice ball.
And it's a foodie child!
He also wants to cry.
The adjutant secretly searched online for videos of children who love food, and then...
After watching several videos of mischievous and spirited children, he calmed down.
It's impossible for the Star Beast Clan to have such well-behaved, cute, soft, and sticky children!
Where did the Marshal find that video? He also wants it, ah, ah, ah!!!
Unaware that his adjutant was coveting his child, Ruan Xiao opened the video for the fifth time and watched the child eating a sticky rice ball.
Today's lunch seems to be much tastier than usual.
The marshal, with an expressionless face, thought to himself. As he watched the video for the fifth time, he lapsed into an unusual silence.
His hand seems to have a mind of its own.
The thoughtful person saved both the video and the photos. After finishing lunch, they continued to work as if nothing had happened.
Today, the work speed has increased significantly. After completing the work ahead of schedule, he, who typically worked late into the night and occasionally even stayed at the military headquarters for consecutive days, left work early.
The adjutant, with a bewildered look, listened to the Marshal's brief instructions and then watched the Marshal leave the military headquarters.
What happened? Did the Marshal actually leave work early?!!!
This is impossible; I must still be half asleep (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻
However, the truth is that their workaholic manager actually left work early.
Marshal's Mansion…
"Miss, the weather is getting cold." Let's go inside and wait.
The butler handed her a cup of warm milk and advised her in a gentle voice.
Miss Ruan's fair face blushed slightly as she spoke in a soft, childish voice, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"It's not cold; I have Xiao Mi to keep me company."
She didn't say she was waiting for her father, but her eyes couldn't hide the anticipation.
Sipping the warm milk in small sips, Ruan Shu didn't feel cold at all. Just the thought of seeing her father soon made her heart warm.
Seeing her looking so expectant, the butler couldn't help but say gently, "The Marshal is very busy every day, and it's common for him not to come back for several days." Miss Ruan, don't get your hopes up too much.
At the words, Ruan Shu's bright eyes dimmed with disappointment.
"Then, will Daddy come home today?"
The butler didn't know how to answer her question. Just as he was about to comfort her, a familiar hovercar was driving towards their direction.
Ruan Shu's eyes, which had been a little dim, instantly lit up, and she ran over with her short legs, looking as happy as a little rice ball.
The butler, who thought the master wouldn't come home today, was left speechless, "..."
Ah, the master not only came back, but he came back so early. Is this reasonable?!
Ruan Shu had already run to a spot not far from where the hovercar stopped, her eyes shining with anticipation.
She looked so happy, like a fluffy white cloud with a rainbow hanging over it.
Ruan Xiao saw the little rice ball running towards him from inside the car. His expressionless face showed a slight curve at the corner of his mouth, barely noticeable.
As soon as he stepped out of the car, the enthusiastic little girl with her gentle voice called out, "Daddy!"
Ruan Shu's tender voice was clear and sweet as she looked up with her delicate little face, her eyes curved like beautiful, clear crescent moons.
Ruan Shu was so happy, but being introverted and shy, she refrained from making any sudden moves, even though she longed to embrace her father.
She approached quietly and obediently.
Ruan Xiao didn't say much, and his expression remained unchanged, still cold and aloof.
But he reached out a hand, "Let's go home."
Despite his cold tone, Ruan Shu heard the warmth she had always needed in those two words.
Home.
Just two simple words, but not as simple as having a place to live and food to eat without starving.
Ruan Shu looked at the large palm in front of her, her father's hand with calluses from years of training, appearing strong and providing a sense of security.
She didn't hesitate to place her small hand, which was not even a third of the size of her father's hand, into his palm, where it was securely held by his strong grip.
Ruan Xiao walked forward without saying a word, and the little rice ball followed him step by step.
But her legs were too short, and she couldn't keep up.
Ruan Xiao noticed that the aloof man slowed down his pace, making it easier for his young daughter to keep up.
Not far away, the butler looked on with relief, hoping that the father and daughter would get along better in the future.
When they reached the entrance, Ruan Shu ran ahead and took out her father's slippers from the shoe cabinet, and then retrieved her own slippers.
"Daddy, change your shoes."
Ruan Xiao paused and ruffled her soft hair.
"You don't have to do these things."
Ruan Shu tilted her head and nuzzled her father's hand, demonstrating her obedience.
"Daddy works so hard, and Shu Shu can only do a little for Daddy."
It wasn't about pleasing him, but Ruan Shu wanted to do something for her father wholeheartedly.
But she was too young, and there were limited things she could do. She couldn't do other things, so she found small tasks to occupy herself in her daily life.
Watching her father change his shoes and put away his military boots, Ruan Shu walked over to him in her small slippers. Carefully, she reached out her small hand and once again held her father's large hand.
Daddy didn't refuse!
She was so happy.
If she had a tail at this moment, it would be wagging.