Tang Zhao's words instantly boosted the atmosphere around them.
"Yes, Old Tang, you're right! Even if we have to use some unconventional methods, we must complete the mission!" Guo Zhigang was the first to agree.
"Let's go all out! Financial resources, connections, Mr. Ling has granted us all of that. If I can't complete this mission, then Mr. Ling doesn't need to kick me out; I'll leave on my own!"
The fiery spirit of several individuals was thoroughly ignited by Ling Feng's domineering command.
They left as if injected with adrenaline, immediately rallying their subordinates to action.
Even though Lu Youhai was still complaining, he didn't fall behind in action.
The night was deep and quiet.
Inside Ling Feng's villa, the second floor had become lively since Lin Siqi moved in.
The light in Ling Xiaoran's room was always extinguished around ten o'clock at night, and Ling Feng had to give the order each time!
However, it wasn't even nine o'clock yet when Ling Feng knocked on Ling Xiaoran's door.
Knock, knock, knock.
As the knocking sound echoed, the sounds of laughter and play from the two women and the little girl inside instantly ceased.
"Who is it?"
Tang Ru made a shushing gesture to the two beside her, walked to the door, and asked cautiously.
"Me!"
Just one word, and both Tang Ru and Lin Siqi became nervous.
"It's Ling Feng!"
"Why is he here so early today?"
"Uncle, come in quickly!" Ling Xiaoran, unbothered by the nervousness of the two aunts beside her, directly called out to Ling Feng.
Ling Feng pushed the door open and walked in. He saw Tang Ru and Lin Siqi, both in pajamas, sitting on Ling Xiaoran's bed. Various toys that little girls liked, such as Barbie dolls and plush toys, were scattered all over the floor. He couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Ling Feng, I'll tidy up right away."
Lin Siqi's face flushed, and she immediately started tidying.
Tang Ru, however, let out a soft snort and sat there without moving, her arms crossed.
"It's okay, I'm just here to keep Xiaoran company and will leave shortly," Ling Feng said softly, sitting by Ling Xiaoran's bed.
Ling Xiaoran, like a bouncing frog, jumped directly into Ling Feng's arms and said with a giggle, "Uncle, do you want to play with Aunt Siqi and Aunt Tang Ru together?"
Although it was a child's innocent remark, hearing it made Tang Ru and Lin Siqi exchange glances, their pretty faces turning red simultaneously.
Ling Feng also felt the odd implication of the words. He reached out and flicked Ling Xiaoran's little nose, "Little kids shouldn't talk nonsense."
"Oh!"
Ling Xiaoran pouted, but her gaze swept ambiguously towards Tang Ru, then towards Lin Siqi.
Ling Feng shook his head helplessly, then asked dotingly, "Xiaoran, tomorrow is your birthday. Uncle is here to ask you how you plan to celebrate?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiaoran immediately became excited.
She put her hands on her hips as if showing off and said coquettishly to Tang Ru, "Aunt Tang Ru, look! I told you Uncle would definitely remember Xiaoran's birthday!"
Hearing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but look up at Tang Ru.
Tang Ru noticed Ling Feng's gaze, and her pretty face instantly flushed. She said playfully to Ling Feng, "What are you looking at? You don't show your face at all every day. Who knows if you still remember Xiaoran's birthday?"
"Xiaoran is the only family I have in the world. How could I forget her birthday?" Ling Feng retorted.
Tang Ru was momentarily speechless. She secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, her heart suddenly racing.
Damn it, this overbearing masculinity made him look even more handsome and responsible...
"I know, I know. Xiaoran, hurry up and tell your uncle how you want to celebrate your birthday?" Tang Ru replied stubbornly, then tossed a small ball to Ling Xiaoran.
Ling Xiaoran hugged Ling Feng's neck, playing with his Adam's apple with one hand, and said sweetly, "Uncle, Dad promised me before that we would go to the Princess Castle for my birthday."
"Princess Castle?" Ling Feng was stunned for a moment.
Did Ling Xiaoran want a castle? To spend her birthday like a princess?
This idea might be as difficult as reaching the heavens for others, but it was different for Ling Feng. He could fulfill Ling Xiaoran's wish in an instant.
Within Dahua, there was nothing he couldn't do if he wanted to.
With a thought, he immediately scanned several castles within Dahua, but there wasn't a single place called Princess Castle!
His doting on Ling Xiaoran had no limits.
Moreover, this was a promise that his elder brother, Ling Yan, had failed to fulfill during his lifetime.
But if this thing didn't exist, he couldn't do anything about it!
Seeing Ling Feng's expression, Tang Ru immediately said with disdain, "You don't even know about Princess Castle, do you?"
"Should I know?"
Ling Feng retorted without showing weakness.
"Tch..."
Tang Ru let out a contemptuous scoff.
Seeing that they were about to bicker again, Lin Siqi quickly explained, "Princess Castle is a children's birthday themed restaurant. It's very famous in our Hanjiang. Many of Xiaoran's classmates have held birthday parties there."
Ling Feng suddenly realized. So that's how it was. It seemed he had misunderstood just now.
So he said dotingly to Ling Xiaoran, "Okay, Uncle promises to take you there. I'll book the Princess Castle right away!"
"Wow, that's great!"
Ling Xiaoran was overjoyed and jumped up and down on the bed.
But soon, she pouted and turned to Ling Feng with a troubled expression, saying, "Uncle, I heard other children say that Princess Castle is very expensive. Booking it costs a lot of money. Let's not do that. Xiaoran just wants a room."
Ling Feng was taken aback.
Then, looking at Ling Xiaoran's sensible demeanor, his heart couldn't help but ache.
When a child learns to restrain her desires, that's when she starts to grow up. Can she still fully possess the joy of childhood?
From this, it could be seen how financially strained his elder brother's family was at the time.
He felt a surge of guilt again. If only he had returned a few years earlier, he could have allowed his elder brother and his family to live a better life.
Perhaps, that incident wouldn't have happened.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. He hugged Ling Xiaoran dotingly and said softly, "Okay, Xiaoran, you can celebrate however you like."
"Hehe, Uncle is the best! Then Uncle has to promise Xiaoran to dress up handsomely. Aunt Tang Ru and Aunt Siqi are Xiaoran's best friends, and they must also dress up beautifully!"
Ling Xiaoran was overjoyed and jumped back and forth between the three of them.
Tang Ru and Lin Siqi both readily agreed, and at the same time, their gazes towards Ling Feng became gentler.
This cold man probably only showed such a gentle smile when facing Ling Xiaoran.
As they watched, the two girls became somewhat lost in thought.
Then they started thinking about what clothes they would wear for Ling Xiaoran's birthday tomorrow...