Video Call with Master

Compared to Mu Shen's disbelief, the butler felt an overwhelming joy.

Miss Ruan Ruan is indeed the young master's daughter! This is fantastic!

He had always believed that only an outstanding man like the young master could have such a cute little girl.

But...

Who could her mother be?

Mu Shen glanced at the paternity test report again, carefully reading every word on it. Yes, Ruan Ruan was indeed his daughter.

For some reason, amidst his conflicting emotions, he felt relieved and not averse to the fact that Ruan Ruan was his daughter.

"Sir, what are you conflicted about? Miss Ruan Ruan is lovely, and you like her very much. Isn't this the result you wanted?" the butler said, somewhat impatient with the young master's hesitation.

The butler remembered the young master's past decisiveness and wondered where that side of him had gone.

If the young master had accepted the result, then naturally, he should acknowledge it. If he didn't like Ruan Ruan, it would be different, but he adored the little girl.

"Who said I like her?" Mu Shen pursed his lips and refused to admit it.

"Alright, let me ask you another question then. If today's paternity test had shown that Miss Ruan Ruan was not your daughter, would you have kicked her out?" the butler questioned.

Mu Shen furrowed his brow deeper, "She's a child, and she has no one else here. What kind of person would I become if I did that?"

Though he might be cold, he wasn't heartless.

Moreover...

The thought of Ruan Ruan being kicked out and left homeless made him feel unbearable.

The butler smiled and said, "Exactly, now that Miss Ruan Ruan has a status here, isn't it a cause for celebration?"

Mu Shen...

He was speechless.

As for whether Ruan Ruan's presence would affect the young master's major life events, the butler wasn't concerned at all. If the young master truly had an awakening, why wait until now? Look at how anxious the old master and Madam are to see that happen.

"So... should we inform the old master and Madam about this?" the butler asked.

Mu Shen waved his hand, "No need."

He wasn't ready yet. Suddenly having such a big daughter, his heart was conflicted, and his feelings were more complicated than handling a billion-dollar project.

"Alright then, Sir, I'll take my leave." The butler left with a smile, closing the door gently.

Once outside, his smile grew wider. He wanted to celebrate this joyful news, but it was a pity that he couldn't share it with anyone!

Back in the room, Mu Shen placed the paternity test report on the table, intending to read some documents to calm his mind. However, as he sat down, he realized he couldn't focus on his work.

This was something unimaginable in the past. If anyone knew that the workaholic Mu Shen could be so preoccupied that he couldn't concentrate, they would think it was an international joke.

Mu Shen leaned back in his chair, his body slightly tense, and his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table.

After a while, he opened a drawer and took out a photo.

It was the same photo that Ruan Ruan had given him before, with a message written by her master at the back. Now that Ruan Ruan was a little monk, did that mean she was raised by her master?

Mu Shen's eyes darkened.

What about her mother...

Thinking of the well-behaved little girl who called him "Dad," Mu Shen's body gradually relaxed. Perhaps... it wasn't so bad after all.

"Achoo..."

From the adjacent room, Ruan Ruan, lying on the bed, let out a loud sneeze.

She rubbed her little nose and held her phone, mumbling, "Is Master thinking about Ruan Ruan?"

She opened the chat with her master and sent several voice messages in a row. The chat was filled with her messages, and she wondered why her master hadn't replied yet.

Ruan Ruan hugged her phone, her cheeks puffed up like a goldfish. She wore a fluffy pink rabbit pajama and rolled around on the large, soft bed.

"Dudu..."

Suddenly, the phone rang, and Ruan Ruan, resembling a rabbit, bounced up. Her eyes widened, and her gaze was fixed on the video call request from her master.

She quickly accepted the call, placed the phone on the bed, and a clear image of her master's handsome face appeared on the screen.

"Ruan Ruan."

The voice was gentle and pleasant, but it sounded somewhat hoarse and tired.

Seeing that familiar face, Ruan Ruan's eyes turned red, and her almond-shaped eyes filled with teardrops. It seemed like she was about to cry.

She sniffled and said with a nasal voice, "Ruan Ruan isn't crying. Does Master miss Ruan Ruan? Did something bad happen to make Master sad?"

Her voice, filled with concern, came through, sounding just like the familiar Ruan Ruan.

On the other end, Ji Yuan watched the teardrops falling from Ruan Ruan's eyes and felt his heart clench. How could he bear to leave his little girl? But he couldn't put her in danger either.

"No... Ruan Ruan, don't cry. Master is here. If someone bullies you and makes you cry like this, tell Master, and I'll help you get back at them," he said, his gentle voice carrying a hint of worry.

With a worried expression, he wanted to comfort her, just like in the past when he could hold her and ruffle her hair.

"Nothing... I haven't cried. Ruan Ruan missed Master. Ruan Ruan isn't sad any more because Master is here," the little girl said with a choked voice, trying to sound strong. But she was afraid her master might worry, so she insisted she hadn't cried.

Ji Yuan's eyes softened even more as he listened. He wanted to reach out and ruffle her hair but stopped halfway.

Now... he couldn't hold Ruan Ruan like before, nor could he ruffle her hair.

He curled his fingers, wanting to touch her little nose, just like he used to.

Ruan Ruan happily clapped her hands when she saw her master smiling. She didn't notice that her master's fingers didn't reach her nose. She lifted her chubby arm and gently touched her nose.

"Master, I'm hanging up now."

"Alright, Ruan Ruan, take good care of yourself. Don't forget the tasks Master assigned to you. I'll check them when I come back."

His gentle voice gave her instructions, and Ruan Ruan obediently nodded.

"Master, rest well, don't stay up late, eat on time, and cover yourself with a blanket at night to avoid catching a cold."

In a gentle and unrushed tone, he instructed her to take care of herself, just like he always did.

Ruan Ruan's eyes lit up, and she smiled while holding her face. She didn't feel her master's fingers touch her nose, so she used her little finger to tap it.

"

Alright, Master, Ruan Ruan is going now."

"Okay, Ruan Ruan, take care of yourself and don't forget to do your lessons. Master will check when he gets back."

With a warm smile, he continued giving instructions, and Ruan Ruan obediently listened, sitting attentively and nodding.

After her master finished speaking, she assured him, "Master, you can rest assured. Ruan Ruan is diligent."

Finally, she reluctantly hung up the video call, and the virtual screen disappeared. Her master was gone, and Ruan Ruan stared at the space, feeling a sense of loss.

Actually... she had so much more to say to her master, but he looked tired, and she couldn't let him worry more.

On the other side, Ji Yuan looked at the photo he had taken of Ruan Ruan, sitting obediently in her pink rabbit pajama, and he couldn't help but smile. He encrypted and saved the picture; no one else could see it.