After resolving Du Ruo's matter, Ye Jinghuai felt a great weight lifted from his heart. From now on, Nuannuan would be his daughter alone.
"Nuannuan, wasn't third uncle amazing just now?"
Ye Jingming's eyes were full of gentle smiles as he leaned in to seek praise from Nuannuan.
Nuannuan sat on Ye Jinghuai's arm and gave him a tiny thumbs-up with her little hand.
"Third uncle is awesome!"
"Nuannuan is also awesome!" Ye Jingming referred to Nuannuan's questioning of Du Ruo.
"Nuannuan is Daddy's daughter, of course she's awesome!" Nuannuan proudly flicked her little braid.
Seeing that Nuannuan was completely unaffected by Du Ruo, Ye Jinghuai was truly relieved.
"Nuannuan, Daddy has a day off tomorrow. Shall Daddy take you to the amusement park?" Ye Jinghuai lowered his head and nudged Nuannuan's forehead.
"Really?" Nuannuan's eyes lit up.
"Really. I'm sorry, Nuannuan, I haven't thought about taking you to the amusement park since I got back."
Ye Jinghuai felt a pang of guilt seeing Nuannuan so happy. He couldn't believe he hadn't thought of it before. Nuannuan had never mentioned it, being so understanding.
"Daddy doesn't need to say sorry, Nuannuan didn't think of it either!" Nuannuan comforted her father while swinging her legs.
The next day, father and daughter happily headed to the amusement park. Tagging along was Ye Jingzhi, who had shamelessly stuck himself to them.
Ye Jingchen and Ye Jingming expressed their regret for not being able to accompany them due to work.
Ye Jingxing wanted to join, but due to his status, Ye Jinghuai firmly refused. He certainly didn't want to be chased by Ye Jingxing's fans.
"Nuannuan, let me carry your water bottle!"
Ye Jingzhi walked beside Ye Jinghuai, his gaze eagerly fixed on Nuannuan on his shoulder.
"Thank you, Uncle~" Nuannuan took her small water bottle and handed it to Ye Jingzhi.
Nuannuan was wearing a beige pullover dress that day. The hem was embroidered with a large strawberry, and there was a strawberry-colored bow on the chest. Her soft, fine hair was let down, with only a large bow headband on her head, identical to the one on her chest.
The bow on her head swayed like a dancing butterfly as Nuannuan bobbed her head.
"Daddy~ Nuannuan is so happy~ La la la la la~"
Nuannuan happily hummed a song, and the bow on her head moved even more joyfully.
Ye Jinghuai smiled as he saw how happy Nuannuan was. Ye Jingzhi, seeing them both smiling happily, also smiled foolishly.
"Daddy~ I want that!" Nuannuan pointed at the cotton candy stall by the roadside, wanting some.
"Nuannuan, how about we buy other candy?"
Ye Jinghuai frowned at the colorful cotton candy, worrying about the unhealthy coloring.
"Daddy~ Daddy~ I want it, I want it~ Nuannuan wants that." Nuannuan snuggled into Ye Jinghuai's arms, acting spoiled, almost to the point of rolling on the ground.
Ye Jinghuai couldn't resist this and had to surrender.
"Alright, alright, we'll buy it, I'll buy it all for you."
Afterwards, Nuannuan, holding the cotton candy with satisfaction, walked ahead, skipping happily.
"Nuannuan, be careful, don't fall." Ye Jingzhi, like a doting mother, spread his arms behind her to protect her.
"Daddy, Uncle~ Come chase Nuannuan~"
Nuannuan suddenly sped up, her short legs carrying her forward with a quick patter.
Ye Jinghuai and Ye Jingzhi simply lengthened their strides, following slowly and matching Nuannuan's pace.
"Oh no! Nuannuan is running so fast! Uncle can't catch up!"
"Nuannuan, slow down, Daddy can't catch you."
"Plop!"
Nuannuan suddenly tripped and fell onto the ground, still holding the cotton candy steadily in her hand.
"Nuannuan!" The two men exclaimed in shock and quickly picked her up to examine her.
"Nuannuan, are you alright? Let Daddy see if you're hurt." Ye Jinghuai anxiously checked Nuannuan's body.
"Nuannuan, tell Uncle where it hurts."
"It's okay~!" Nuannuan shook her head in confusion.
"Daddy~ The candy is still here!" Seeing the intact cotton candy in her hand, Nuannuan excitedly held it up to Ye Jinghuai to show off.
"I can buy you more cotton candy, Nuannuan. Let Daddy see if you're hurt." Saying this, he carefully examined Nuannuan's body and palms again.
Fortunately, Nuannuan had just reached the edge of the grass, and her fall was light. She only got a little dust on her.
The two men were relieved when they saw that Nuannuan wasn't hurt and wasn't crying. Ye Jinghuai, still worried about Nuannuan running by herself, picked up the little dumpling and continued forward.
After a short while, the three arrived in front of the carousel. Nuannuan's eyes sparkled as she looked up at the beautifully designed carousel.
"Wow! Daddy~ Nuannuan wants to ride."
"Okay."
Ye Jinghuai bought Nuannuan a ticket and placed her on a beautiful little horse, then stood outside with Ye Jingzhi to watch her ride.
Nuannuan circled on the horse, waving excitedly at them every time she passed Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jingzhi stood beside him, carrying Nuannuan's water bottle on his shoulder and taking pictures for her.
"Daddy, can we ride the carousel together?" Nuannuan still wanted more after one round.
"Nuannuan, Daddy won't ride!" Ye Jinghuai felt a bit shy, seeing that the carousel was mostly filled with children.
"Hmph~" Nuannuan put her hands on her hips and pouted, unhappy.
"Hehe~ Nuannuan, Uncle will ride with you." Ye Jingzhi giggled and leaned in, wanting to accompany Nuannuan.
"Uncle will ride with Nuannuan, I'm not talking to Daddy~" With that, she haughtily took Ye Jingzhi's hand and went for another ride.
Ye Jinghuai stood below, watching the pair happily enjoying themselves, feeling a sour pang in his heart.
When Ye Jingzhi came down with Nuannuan in his arms, Nuannuan was still turning her head away, refusing to look at Ye Jinghuai.
Ye Jinghuai felt helpless but couldn't bear for Nuannuan to ignore him.
"Daddy was wrong. Will you ride with Daddy one more time?"
"Hmph hmph~" Nuannuan still didn't look at him.
Ye Jinghuai then took Nuannuan's little hand and squeezed it. He also leaned his face over to nuzzle Nuannuan's cheek, trying to win his daughter's forgiveness.
"It's Daddy who wants to play. Will my darling play with Daddy one more time?"
"Alright then, Nuannuan will play with Daddy one more time!" Nuannuan put on a "can't help but be helpless" expression.
The father and daughter happily got on a large black horse, with Nuannuan snuggled in Ye Jinghuai's arms, giggling.
"Daddy, isn't it fun~?" Nuannuan looked up at him from Ye Jinghuai's chest.
"It's fun."
Ye Jinghuai lowered his head and smiled at Nuannuan's happy expression.
"Hahaha, Daddy~ Nuannuan is so happy~"
"Then Daddy will bring Nuannuan here to play again next time."
"Yay! Nuannuan loves Daddy the most!"
The two brothers and Nuannuan played until the sun began to set, and then Nuannuan reluctantly went home.