Ye Jinghuai stepped out of the car with Jiang Nuan in his arms. As they disembarked, the car drove directly into the underground garage.
There was a high-tech electronic screen on the doorframe to the right. Jiang Nuan was staring at it with curiosity. Ye Jinghuai walked up to the screen and placed his palm on it, revealing it was a palm print recognition system. The large door then opened automatically. Jiang Nuan looked at the screen with an expression of astonishment. Ye Jinghuai glanced at her, walked closer with her in his arms, and placed her small hand on the screen to record her palm print.
"Daddy?" Jiang Nuan looked at Ye Jinghuai with confusion.
"Is it fun?" Ye Jinghuai asked with a smile as he operated the system.
"Fun~ I want more~" Jiang Nuan nodded excitedly.
"Then we'll play again later. We need to go home now," he said, carrying her inside.
Upon entering, a wide cobblestone path led directly to the main building.
On both sides of the path were beautifully manicured lawns covering the entire courtyard. In the east stood a wooden pavilion, exuding a distinctly artistic charm. To the west was a small pond, but Jiang Nuan, perched on Ye Jinghuai's shoulder, couldn't see into it. The courtyard walls were lined with various rare flowers and trees, filling the entire space with the fragrance of birds and blossoms, creating a pleasant scenery.
Just as they were about to enter the house, a man in his late fifties or early sixties emerged. He had a dignified appearance and an air of integrity.
"Young Master has returned. And this must be the little lady," the man said with respect and affection.
"Uncle Li," Ye Jinghuai nodded at him. He then turned Jiang Nuan around to introduce her, "Nuan Nuan, this is Uncle Li, our family's butler."
Uncle Li had been a soldier under Ye Jinghuai's grandfather. He retired due to an injury and then joined the Ye family. He had, in a way, watched the Ye brothers grow up. Later, when Ye Jinghuai moved out, Uncle Li followed him.
"Hello, Butler Li Uncle," said Jiang Nuan in her imperfect, childish voice, making everyone around chuckle.
"Hello, Little Miss."
Uncle Li smiled gently. "It's finally great to have a little mistress in the house. Little Miss is so adorable."
"Nuan Nuan, you should call him Uncle or Grandpa," Ye Jinghuai reminded her with a smile, amused.
"Hello, Butler Li Uncle!" Jiang Nuan obediently corrected herself.
"Miss Nuan Nuan, just call me Butler Uncle," Uncle Li said with a hint of helplessness.
"Uncle Li, have someone prepare a room for Nuan Nuan tomorrow," Ye Jinghuai said abruptly, realizing he had decided to bring her back on short notice and nothing was prepared.
"Yes, Young Master. I'll also have someone bring over clothes and daily necessities for Miss Nuan Nuan shortly," Uncle Li added after a moment's thought.
"Mm."
"Nuan Nuan, this is Daddy's home."
As soon as they entered, Ye Jinghuai took Jiang Nuan on a tour of the first floor.
Once inside, Jiang Nuan discovered the villa was larger than she had imagined. The entire hall was probably four to five hundred square meters, divided directly into living and dining areas. Beyond the dining room, a door led to the kitchen. Peeking through the half-open door, Jiang Nuan estimated the kitchen was far larger than her previous eighty-square-meter studio apartment.
"Daddy's home is so big~" Jiang Nuan's eyes widened as she looked around. The entire villa was designed with a simple yet luxurious aesthetic, which perfectly matched Jiang Nuan's taste.
"It will be your home too from now on," he said, tapping Jiang Nuan's small nose with his slender finger.
"Then can Nuan Nuan live with Daddy?" Jiang Nuan looked at Ye Jinghuai with sparkling eyes.
"Of course, Nuan Nuan will live with Daddy from now on," Ye Jinghuai confirmed with a nod.
"Yes! Nuan Nuan wants to be with Daddy, Nuan Nuan is so happy." She clapped her hands.
"Young Master, where will Miss Nuan Nuan stay tonight?" Uncle Li asked, approaching them.
"She can stay in the guest room opposite mine. Tomorrow, have those two rooms next to mine combined into a bedroom for Nuan Nuan."
"Yes, Young Master."
After giving his instructions, Ye Jinghuai placed Jiang Nuan on the sofa and gave her a biscuit. He said, "Nuan Nuan, play by yourself for a while. Daddy and Uncle need to go to work."
"Mm-hmm, Nuan Nuan understands," Jiang Nuan nodded solemnly.
Ye Jinghuai then took Han Rui upstairs to the study. Han Rui kept looking back at Jiang Nuan, taking a step behind him, while Jiang Nuan was engrossed in playing with the biscuit in her hand.
After discussing business matters in the study, Ye Jinghuai took a small transparent bag from his pocket and handed it to Han Rui. It contained two strands of hair.
"Take these to the hospital for testing. I want the results by tomorrow morning."
"Boss, you?" Han Rui was startled. He had thought his boss was very fond of Jiang Nuan.
"Regardless of the result, Nuan Nuan is my daughter. Also, go register her identity tomorrow. My daughter, Ye Jinghuai's daughter, will naturally take my surname." Ye Jinghuai glanced at Han Rui, unconcerned.
"My apologies, Mr. Ye," Han Rui lowered his head in admission.
"Those are the only two matters. You may go handle them." Ye Jinghuai waved him away, indicating he didn't mind. Han Rui then withdrew.