When she finally collected herself, Bai Chenyao had already finished his work and, lifting his gaze, saw Mu Tiantian staring at him in a daze.

There was a fleeting hint of amusement in his dark eyes, but it quickly vanished. He stood up and walked step by step to her in Mu Tiantian’s suddenly surprised and embarrassed expression.

Glancing at the books in front of her, Bai Chenyao raised his eyebrow slightly, then sat down on the sofa next to her and naturally pulled her into his arms.

Mu Tiantian was already used to Bai Chenyao’s habit of hugging her frequently, so she nestled comfortably in his embrace, abandoning the hand that had been propping up her chin, and instead began playing with Bai Chenyao’s long fingers.

"I was wondering why you, A Yao, speak so little. I noticed earlier, you took three calls and only said four words in total!"

Bai Chenyao: "..."

Looking at the curious Mu Tiantian, with bewilderment in her eyes, Bai Chenyao spoke lightly.

"They are not you!"

This time, it was Mu Tiantian’s turn to be stunned.

They are not you!

Does that mean if he’s talking to her, he wouldn’t be like that? 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

But thinking about Bai Chenyao’s always sparse phone conversations, Mu Tiantian pouted and began to accuse.

"Are you sure?"

Bai Chenyao nodded indifferently, that expression falling into Mu Tiantian’s eyes, making her feel like no matter what she said, in Bai Chenyao’s view, it was definitely making much ado about nothing!

Mu Tiantian: "..."

Okay, she was really defeated by him!

Not wanting to continue this boring topic, Mu Tiantian’s gaze flitted over the calendar on the table.

After taking a closer look at the time, Mu Tiantian suddenly widened her eyes.

"Grandpa’s birthday is coming!"

Following her gaze, Bai Chenyao noticed her bright black eyes staring at the calendar, and his expression became displeased.

He gently turned Mu Tiantian’s little head to face him, looking deeply into her eyes, which were as dark as an abyss.

"Do you have any plans?"

Mu Tiantian blinked and shook her head; she’d only just noticed it, but there’s still two days to prepare.

But for someone like Grandpa, who lacks nothing, what birthday gift would be appropriate?

Thinking about this, Mu Tiantian felt a bit troubled.

Seeing Bai Chenyao leisurely watching her, and his hand suddenly landing on her head, gently playing with her hair scattered casually on her shoulders, she couldn’t help but frown.

"A Yao, what do you think I should give Grandpa for a birthday gift?"

Bai Chenyao frowned too, with even a hint of coldness in his eyes.

But seeing Mu Tiantian’s slightly hopeful eyes, Bai Chenyao suppressed the coldness in his eyes, glanced at her, turned his gaze away and spoke with little emotion.

"No need to give anything, as he lacks nothing. Just being there will be enough!"

Mu Tiantian: "..."

She thought the same, but wouldn’t that seem inappropriate?

Suddenly, Mu Tiantian’s eyes lit up, and she lifted her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Bai Chenyao with a happy, crescent-moon smile.

"A Yao, I got it! When I came back today, I saw a cake shop by the road where guests can go in and learn how to make cookies and cakes and such. I’ll go there and make a birthday cake for Grandpa!"

Bai Chenyao’s expression instantly turned cold.

There was even a hint of chill in his gaze.

However, Mu Tiantian, elated at finally thinking of what gift to give Grandpa, didn’t notice it at all.