Di Jue Financial Group, 18th floor.
Mo Chuxi sat at his desk, his slender fingers leisurely flipping through documents.
The sunlight behind him filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, softening his exquisitely sharp features in backlight.
Anyway, men absorbed in their work always possess an indescribable charm.
A childlike voice suddenly called out softly from the side.
Mo Chuxi's hand paused mid-signature. He lowered his gaze and caught sight of an innocent, radiant little face.
Little Chenxi blinked her big, round eyes and toddled over to his side with her short legs.
Mo Chuxi set down his pen and turned coldly, his face blank like a poker card, to face Little Chenxi.
"Stop calling me Daddy."
He reminded her with a warning tone once again.
Little Chenxi looked at him, half-understanding, then suddenly extended her soft, white hands to hug Mo Chuxi's right leg.
Mo Chuxi was slightly stunned, unsure of what she intended to do.
"Daddy, I want something sweet."
Little Chenxi looked at him expectantly. Mo Chuxi finally understood—this little creature was asking for snacks.
He frowned slightly, as if displeased, but still reached out and held Little Chenxi's small hand.
Niki, who was printing documents, immediately noticed Mo Chuxi holding Little Chenxi's hand and found her heart beating wildly.
Mo Shao is so handsome, and holding his "daughter" makes him look even more irresistible!
Mo Chuxi's stunningly sharp face remained cold as ever. He walked over to the reception desk and gave instructions.
"Take her to buy something to eat. Whatever she wants, buy it."
Niki immediately understood and nodded eagerly in response.
"Got it, Mo Shao! I'll make sure to take good care of the young miss!"
Mo Chuxi frowned slightly, knowing full well that the employees around here now assumed this little thing to be his daughter, but he couldn't be bothered to explain.
He released his hold, signaling for Little Chenxi to head toward Niki.
Niki enthusiastically reached out to hold Little Chenxi's hand. However, before she could make contact, Little Chenxi suddenly turned around, darting back to Mo Chuxi's side and wrapping her little arms back around his long legs.
Faced with the situation, Niki offered an awkward smile.
"Uh... Mo Shao, the young miss seems to prefer staying with you."
Although Mo Chuxi didn't want to admit to such a situation, the facts indeed seemed to indicate so.
He lowered his slightly upturned phoenix eyes to look at the childish little face. Slowly, the frown on his brow began to ease.
The soft, childlike plea for a hug sent a subtle tremor through Mo Chuxi's heartstrings.
For someone so accustomed to decisiveness and cold precision, he thought himself to be emotionally hardened. But today, to his surprise, he was at the mercy of this little stranger.
And yet, this little creature's background remained a complete mystery.
Mo Chuxi stooped down and swept Little Chenxi into his arms, heading straight for the elevator.
Niki stared wide-eyed at the heartwarming scene, unable to believe what she was witnessing.
As soon as Mo Chuxi stepped into the elevator with Little Chenxi, and the doors closed, two young female staff members rushed up to Niki, immediately launching into a fervent discussion.
"I didn't expect Mo Shao to secretly have a wife already! And his daughter is so adorable!"
"Duh! With Mo Shao's superior genetics, of course his daughter would be stunning!"
"Who do you think the lucky woman is that managed to make Mo Shao agree to have a child with her...?"
Chocolate, a small cake, and a balloon.
Mo Chuxi carried the desserts in one hand while holding Little Chenxi's hand in the other as they strolled down the street.
This experience was something he had likely never imagined for himself.
Recalling what Yan Xinxin had said last night, Mo Chuxi felt it was imperative to first locate Little Chenxi's family.
A light breeze whisked by as Mo Chuxi heard a soft exclamation from Little Chenxi. Her pink balloon wobbled and floated toward the middle of the road.
Mo Chuxi was about to dismiss it when Little Chenxi suddenly let go of his hand and charged after the balloon with her short legs.
The sharp sound of car horns and screeching brakes erupted simultaneously.