Su Ding smiled gently and squatted down. "Little one, you were here first, so Auntie can't take it."
Jin Xiaoxi stood straight, his small hands pressed tightly against his pants. He looked up at Su Ding's smile, feeling as if the world had brightened.
Was this what a mother felt like?
He shook his head, his slightly red face showing a touch of awkwardness.
Su Ding's heart melted. Looking at the seemingly cold little boy, she felt an urge to get closer.
She couldn't help but reach out and pat the boy's head. "Little one, do you like this flavor?"
Jin Xiaoxi was about to nod, but then stopped and shook his head.
He said calmly, "It's alright."
Su Ding, being an adult, could see the child's thoughtful consideration and felt even more touched.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard the little boy say, "Please wrap up the cake and give it to this auntie."
Immediately after, Jin Xiaoxi took a black gold card from his backpack and, standing on tiptoe, handed it to the store clerk.
The clerk took it, her smile widening several times over. She said enthusiastically, "Of course, young master. We'll prepare it right away. Do you have any other requests?"
Jin Xiaoxi shook his head.
Su Ding was a bit puzzled, suspecting that this little boy was definitely not from an ordinary family.
Soon, the clerk packed the cake and handed it to Su Ding.
Su Ding hesitated. "Little one, Auntie really can't accept your gift."
Jin Xiaoxi was silent for a few seconds, then looked up and asked in a small, expectant voice, "Then, Auntie, can you grant me a small request?"
Su Ding asked, "What is it?"
Jin Xiaoxi tensed his little face and said nervously, "Can Auntie… hug me?"
Su Ding felt a sudden pang in her heart. She quickly nodded, smiling gently. "Of course, you can."
Saying this, she picked up the little boy and held him tightly.
Jin Xiaoxi was still a bit nervous and dared not move in Su Ding's arms. He felt an unprecedented sense of security and warmth.
"Does Auntie often hug children at home?" Jin Xiaoxi asked softly.
"Yes, Auntie has a daughter at home. She's about your age, very cute. You two actually look quite alike. If there's a chance, you can come over to Auntie's house to play."
Su Ding spoke with a smile, unaware of the envy and longing in the boy's eyes.
After hugging him for a while, Su Ding put the child down and affectionately patted his head. "Sweetie, where are your parents?"
Jin Xiaoxi lowered his head with a touch of disappointment. "The driver is waiting outside."
Su Ding nodded. "Then Auntie will accept your cake. Is there anything you want to eat that Auntie can buy for you?"
Jin Xiaoxi shook his head. "Auntie, didn't you say I could come to your house to play?"
Su Ding raised an eyebrow. She hadn't expected the child to actually want to come. She was naturally very welcoming, but she would still need parental permission.
She smiled. "Okay, then Auntie will leave you her number. Call us if you want to come over and play."
Jin Xiaoxi nodded happily. "Mhm!"
Afterward, he took out a notebook and pen from his backpack. Su Ding wrote down her phone number and address and handed them back to him.
Su Ding accepted the cake and bid farewell to the little boy. "Goodbye, thank you for the cake."
Jin Xiaoxi waved his small hand. "Mhm, goodbye, Auntie."
Only after Su Ding, carrying the cake, disappeared from his sight, did Jin Xiaoxi lower his hand. There was a hint of reluctance on his face. He hugged the notebook tightly and turned to leave.
That evening, Jin Xiaoxi sat on his bed with his laptop, typing rapidly.
The notebook from earlier was beside him. His small hands moved quickly, and soon, Su Ding's personal information appeared on the computer screen.
His little face was serious and cool as he focused on the introduction.
Su Ding, an artist under Huangqi Group, aged 25, single, has starred in numerous foreign films and won the Best Supporting Actress award…
So she was an artist from his father's company.
Jin Xiaoxi stroked his chin. A plan quietly formed in his mind, and a faint smile gradually appeared on his cool little face…