Old Master Yu chuckled heartily, gently patting the little one’s head. He could barely remember the last time he had felt so close to his family.

His grand estate had everything—a team of servants, a horse stable, priceless collections, even a play area built especially for his grandchildren. Yet, it lacked one thing: family.

Living alone in such a place often left him feeling lonely, though his long-held pride prevented him from ever admitting it to anyone, not even his own sons. He never wanted to ask for affection.

“Round bread after Yuanyuan’s bite is like that too,” Yu Mingxi added with a laugh from the side. “And so are apples after she takes a bite.”

The little one, Yu Yuanyuan, scrambled up in a hurry, covering her brother’s mouth. “No more talking! If you keep going, my tummy will hear, and it’ll get hungry!”

Her anxious little eyes darted down to glance at her belly, which wasn’t particularly noticeable under her dress. Though Yuanyuan was round and cuddly, she didn’t have a chubby belly. Her small, slightly round figure might look plump, but she was far from being a little chubby kid.

The sound of a car engine hummed from the road outside, and Old Master Yu’s smile slowly faded. His gaze turned wistful, as though he didn’t want this moment to end, yet time inevitably put a period on all things.

His wife had passed away early, and in trying to be a good father, he had become the strict disciplinarian in his sons’ eyes. Such stern parenting could either earn respect or lead to distance. Yu Jinxiao, his most rebellious son, had also proven to be the most capable. When the time came to choose a successor for the company, after much hesitation, Old Master Yu had ultimately entrusted the task to him.

Deep down, Old Master Yu believed in Yu Jinxiao’s abilities more than anyone else.

“Sir,” the driver said respectfully as he opened the car door.

Old Master Yu sighed softly, patting the heads of the three children before picking up his jacket and walking slowly toward the car.

Even the driver was surprised. After so many years of service, he had never seen the old master so relaxed. Normally, Old Master Yu was meticulous in his appearance and demeanor, always maintaining a sense of elegance and refinement. But today, he casually draped his suit jacket over his arm, with two buttons of his shirt undone.

“Grandpa, grandpa!” Yuanyuan called out sweetly as she ran over to the car. Pressing her face against the window, she stretched her neck to speak. “Can I come to your house next time? I want to play with the ponies!”

“What? Grandpa has ponies?” Yu Yingze’s eyes lit up like a spark catching fire. He bounced excitedly by the car door. “I want to come too! I want to ride them!”

“It’s settled then. Next time, you can all come to grandpa’s house to play,” Old Master Yu said with a warm smile.

The half-open window lowered as Old Master Yu reached out to gently ruffle the children’s hair one last time. He didn’t want to leave, but he knew he had to.

With a smile, he motioned for the driver to start the car. As they drove away, he couldn’t resist looking back. The three children, each a different height, were still standing at the gate, watching him go.

Today… was truly a special day.

After seeing off their grandfather, Yu Mingxi and Yu Yingze had to get back to their homework. Left with nothing to do, the little one wandered around aimlessly. Eventually, like always, she thought of her father in the study.

Her small figure appeared at the study door with a whoosh.

But this time, she noticed something different. Her father seemed deep in thought, his brows furrowed and his eyes dark, staring intently at his phone. It was as if he hadn’t noticed her presence at all.