Yu Yuanyuan tried her best to hold on tightly!

But the crowd kept growing, and as she tried to switch hands, she got pushed around, and before she knew it, she had no idea where she was.

The fish in the exhibition were unfamiliar, and even the color of the floor had changed.

Oh no, Yuanyuan was lost!

Her eyes brimmed with tears, and she let out a small whimper, holding back her fear as much as possible.

Crying wouldn’t help; she had to find Uncle Gao and her brother.

“But… there are so many people… How am I supposed to find them?” Yuanyuan looked at the sea of unfamiliar faces, raising her little hand to point and guess which one seemed the least scary to ask for directions.

Finally, her finger stopped on… Oh! A really handsome big brother!

The boy looked to be around ten years old, dressed simply in a white shirt and jeans, with delicate, striking features that made him unforgettable at first glance.

Even though it was her first time seeing him, Yuanyuan felt a strange sense of familiarity with him.

Without hesitation, she made up her mind—

I’ll ask the handsome big brother for directions!

Yuanyuan patted the creases out of her dress and took small steps toward the handsome boy.

But after only two steps, a sharp pain shot through her foot.

A pair of black leather shoes had mercilessly stomped on her pink shoes, bringing tears to her eyes.

Yuanyuan whimpered, bumping her head against the man’s legs.

Ouch, her paws hurt, and now her head hurt too.

“Watch where you’re going, kid,” came an angry, cold voice, as harsh as a stone being thrown at her, leaving Yuanyuan dazed.

Already unsteady, she wobbled for a moment, and as the man withdrew his leg, she lost her balance and fell backward with a startled “meow.”

Yuanyuan often tripped, but never had she fallen in such a way that looked like it would hurt terribly.

Her little heart raced with fear as her paws flailed in the air, grabbing at nothing, while her body continued to fall.

Oh no, oh no! If she falls like this, she’ll become even dumber!

Suddenly—

Her back landed against something soft, steadying her and gently helping her stand upright.

“You stepped on her foot, and now you’re yelling at her?” A cool, clear voice sounded from behind her, drifting into Yuanyuan’s ears like a refreshing mountain spring—pleasant and soothing.

Wincing from the pain in her foot, Yuanyuan turned around with great effort. When she saw who had saved her, her eyes widened in awe, just like a kitten spotting a precious toy.

It was the handsome big brother!

Wow!

His voice was just as magical as his looks. It made her heart race.

“Mind your own business, brat. You’re just a kid yourself—what are you going to do?” The man, still fuming, scared Yuanyuan into hiding behind the handsome boy.

“Apologize,” the boy said. Though he was much shorter, he carried himself like a sword about to be unsheathed, his sharp presence impossible to ignore.

The man hesitated for a moment, startled by the boy’s commanding presence.

But then he scoffed—this was just a kid! What could he do?

The man turned away with a cold snort, unwilling to engage further.

The boy’s lips curled into a smirk, and he raised his hand, giving the man a firm slap on the back.

The man spun around, furious. “You little brat, did you just hit me!?”

“Y-you don’t bully the handsome big brother!” Yuanyuan, trembling with fear, mustered all her courage to stand in front of him with her hands on her hips.

Her short legs quivered under her dress, but still, she bravely stepped forward to defend her savior.