As she was leaving, Ruan Shu took out two pieces of fruit candy from the small pocket of her skirt and placed them in his hand, softly blessing him with a sweet voice.
"I hope you get better soon." "I'm leaving to find my brother."
Watching the small figure leave, Almer withdrew his gaze and looked at the two candies in his hand.
The little one is so obedient; can he catch them?
I'll ask his knights when I get back.
Almer smiled and put the candy in his pocket before leaving the flower house and returning to the white attic.
"Your Majesty, if you do not come soon, we will come looking for you."
The approaching knight captain placed one hand over his chest and bowed to him.
Almer jokingly replied, "What, is someone going to assassinate me?"
"Your Majesty, please don't make such jokes."
"Alright, alright, I was just having a little chat with a cute and interesting child." By the way, Os, can I bring a child I like to the imperial palace?
The knight captain, with a straight face, said, "Aren't you the one who dislikes children the most?"
Almer seemed surprised and said, "When did I ever say that I dislike children?"
The knight captain replied, "Last September, during the prince's banquet, when Prince Cohen's son broke your favorite vase in the palace, and the following month, when Lady Audrey's daughter accidentally lost one of your gemstones…"
Almer pondered for a moment and said, "Is that so?" I don't remember, but it doesn't matter. "I may still have negative feelings towards other children, but I really like that little kid."
Then he asked, "I wonder if I can see her again this afternoon. Can I bring her to the palace?"
"Os replied, 'Perhaps you should ask her family's opinion about that.'"
Almer rubbed his chin and said, "Then have someone find out who her family is. I'll see if I can snatch her away."
Os: Can you please refrain from using the word "snatch" so casually!
"Your Majesty, you will be discharged soon, and there are many state affairs that require your attention..."
Almer said, "Alright, alright, I know." Why can't I just leave everything behind and go on a trip like my father and mother did? "I'm only a hundred years old, still a baby."
The knight captain wanted to retort but didn't know where to start.
"Perhaps when you have a child and can handle things on your own."
Almer emphasized, "I'm still a child myself." He added, "Don't talk to me about the things adults should consider."
The knight captain thought to himself, "A 100-year-old, 200-pound baby?" Our Majesty is really rebellious!
Although he wasn't lying, he was still considered a child based on the age of his species.
Almer was about to leave and wouldn't be able to see that glowing little cutie with her beautiful eyes again, which made him feel regretful.
He left a letter for a knight to find an opportunity to deliver it to the little girl, and then departed with a large group of people.
Meanwhile, Ruan Shu was going to the cafeteria with her brother.
In such a large hospital, where top medical talents gathered, the food was also of high quality.
But the doctors were very busy; sometimes, a single surgery could take several hours. Therefore, they often consume convenient and nutritious supplements to save time.
Ruan Qingran used to frequently consume these supplements and rarely visited the hospital cafeteria.
Today, he took his little cousin to the hospital cafeteria for the first time.
"Dr. Ruan."
"Hello, Dr." Ruan."
Ruan Shu held her brother's hand and followed him, smiling at everyone who greeted them, feeling happy.
Then she was lightly tapped on the head.
"What are you laughing at?"
Ruan Shu's eyes curved into crescent moons, reflecting his happiness.
"Brother, you're so popular."
That meant her brother was very powerful.
Ruan Qingran said, "You're also very popular."
Ruan Shu looked confused.
Her clear eyes revealed a hint of confusion.
Ruan Qingran didn't tell her that after yesterday's trending topic and today's appearance with her, most people in the hospital knew her.
"What do you want to eat?"
The food displayed at the window was plentiful, and Ruan Shu eagerly peered inside.
Due to the tall stature of the Star Beast race, the serving counter was also higher, and Ruan Shu's small hands and tiptoes couldn't reach it.
The cafeteria lady only saw a cute, fluffy little head.
Ruan Qingran's lips curled up slightly as he lifted the little one with one hand.
Her gaze suddenly lifted, and Ruan Shu obediently leaned against her brother's chest without moving.
"I want to eat the braised fish."
"Anything else?"
Ruan Shu shook her head. "That one is big enough to fill me up."
She chose based on her own appetite and didn't want to waste food.
"Little one, you need to eat more to grow big."
The cafeteria lady quickly served her the braised fish and enthusiastically introduced other dishes. The hospital's food was well-known, and many people wanted to come here because of the high salary, good benefits, and quality food.
The lady's words made Ruan Shu's mouth water.
"I can't eat that much." "One fish is enough, thank you, Auntie."
But in the end, she only chose one fish and obediently thanked the lady.
Her sweet and gentle voice softened the lady's heart, and she gave her the biggest fish and a lot of rice!
Ruan Shu: I really can't eat that much.
But she still accepted the lady's warm gesture.
Ruan Qingran ate much more than she did. Despite the hospital staff being generally slim, they all had big appetites.
Compared to the others, Ruan Shu's single fish was truly insufficient.
The siblings found a quiet spot and sat down to eat peacefully.
The braised fish was tender and delicious, and Ruan Shu enjoyed it very much.
She ate with a serious expression, resembling a small, white, and fluffy hamster.
Her well-behaved demeanor did not cause any concern among the adults, and she ate neatly, emanating a cute and comforting vibe.
Ruan Qingran noticed that their colleagues around them were staring at his little cousin with a strange glint in their eyes.
Ruan Qingran: ...I think I came to the wrong cafeteria!
With him present, his distant and aloof demeanor prevented anyone from approaching or talking to her, thus keeping his little cousin safe.
He hadn't realized before that these people were so predatory towards young individuals.