Zhu Xiulin suddenly snapped out of his trance and quickly suppressed the affection stirred by the little one. He coughed lightly, trying to attract the little one's attention, but failed. The little one remained focused on the painting on the wall.
Zhu Xiulin coughed a bit harder this time, still unable to catch the little one's attention. Feeling somewhat frustrated, he glanced at the painting on the wall with a hint of complaint—although it was his painting.
Originally, Zhu Xiulin planned that when the little one looked his way, he could naturally strike up a conversation. Unexpectedly, his plan failed.
Standing in place, Zhu Xiulin waited for a while, as if brewing his emotions, then slowly spoke up, "Do you really like this painting?"
Qin Sui'an blinked her round eyes twice lightly. She turned her little head, looking left and right.
Her grandmother stood to her right, Aunt Lucy also to her right, and on her left, a neatly dressed young uncle had appeared at some point.