Chapter 1353: Chapter 1352: Fleeing in Desperation

It’s no wonder Bai Lan was so happy; she liked Shu Joy the moment she saw her.

The little girl wore her hair in a ponytail, jet-black and lustrous, with eyes as bright as stars, a handsome nose, and tender red lips. Her skin, probably inherited from Shu Pan, was as pale as porcelain. She had a slender figure, wearing a plain white dress.

It showcased the best aspects of her age.

It was that enviable, blossoming time of life.

The more Bai Lan looked, the more she liked her. Sometimes, it’s all about love at first sight, and Joy was just the right match for her eyes.

Zhou Yanlin usually didn’t pay attention to the little girls around him, so he didn’t know what they were like, but this little girl in front of him was special.

She seemed spirited, lively, and mischievous, but occasionally he felt she was somewhat demure, a bundle of contradictions.

Shu Joy, noticing Zhou Yanlin’s gaze, asked indignantly, “What’s there to stare at?”

Her tone was delicately appealing.

“If you’re not looking at me, how do you know I’m looking at you?” Zhou Yanlin retorted, finding it somewhat amusing.

“Hmph, such behavior isn’t gentlemanly,” Shu Joy huffed.

Zhou Yanlin found it amusing. Are all young girls like this nowadays?

“Alright, I’ll stop looking,” Zhou Yanlin said, deciding not to tease her further.

Just then, Xiaobao came over, holding an ice cream. He was almost running, intending to share it with Shu Joy, but because he was too hurried, he stumbled and accidentally flung the ice cream onto Zhou Yanlin’s clothes.

Oh no.

Xiaobao was stunned, realizing he had caused a mess.

He timidly approached and with a mournful expression said, “Big brother, I’m sorry; it wasn’t on purpose. Please take off your shirt, and I’ll ask Auntie Zhou to wash it for you, okay?”

Zhou Yanlin, recognizing him as today’s birthday boy, smiled and said, “It’s alright, I can just wipe it off with a tissue.”

Xiaobao was dumbfounded, unable to believe how kind the big brother was.

“Xiaobao, you need to be more careful next time, okay?” Shu Joy advised.

“I understand, sister,” Xiaobao apologized guiltily, hanging his head.

“It’s okay, can you take me to the restroom to clean up?” Zhou Yanlin politely requested.

“Sure, big brother, I’ll take you to my room to clean up,” Xiaobao, familiar with this big brother from Auntie Bai’s house, didn’t feel like a stranger at all.

He thought the big brother was handsome and very kind.

Xiaobao led Zhou Yanlin away, leaving Shu Joy feeling somewhat bored.

The other kids were about Xiaobao’s age, and she really wasn’t interested.

So, she went back to the living room.

Zhou Yanlin and Xiaobao were still in the room and hadn’t come out.

Shu Joy waited a long time and began to find it suspicious, so she knocked on the door and then pushed it open.

But the sight made her almost flee in panic.

Because Zhou Yanlin was shirtless, possibly having just taken off his stained shirt to clean it.

Shu Joy, startled by the sight of him, was quite taken aback.

Her exclamation also startled Zhou Yanlin, who looked at himself with a helpless expression.

He actually thought he looked okay; sometimes he did this when he got hot playing sports.

Her scream made him feel like he was being seen as an exhibitionist.