chapter 33
“Hengheng.”
A gentle female voice sounded from behind. Gu Qingning straightened up and caught a glimpse of an elegant figure out of the corner of her eye.
At a hurried glance, the woman’s features seemed strangely familiar.
Had she seen her somewhere before?
“Hengheng, you little one, how could you run off the moment you stepped out, after promising me you wouldn’t?”
The woman wore an off-white suit dress, and even in high heels, she walked briskly with ease.
Her beautiful eyes carefully scanned the little boy to make sure he was alright before finally exhaling in relief.
“If you don’t behave, I’ll tell your uncle when we get home.”
“Hengheng will be good, don’t tell uncle.” The little boy grabbed her hand, his voice soft and sweet.
“Hengheng accidentally bumped into the pretty sister, so Hengheng wants to treat the pretty sister to ice cream.”
“Pretty sister?”
Tao Qiuyue’s expression changed to surprise as she turned around in confusion.
Bathed in the light, a young girl’s small face, hidden under the brim of a hat, came into her view.
Her skin was whiter than snow, her features delicate, and her deep, dark eyes glimmered with a mysterious light, like a mist that was impossible to fathom.
Even as a head of the entertainment industry, used to seeing all kinds of handsome men and beautiful women, Tao Qiuyue had never seen a girl this stunning before.
Absolutely gorgeous.
Her eyes lit up, a professional instinct kicking in.
“Little girl, are you interested in entering the entertainment industry?”
“You could debut as an idol, take endorsements, sing, act—whatever you choose.”
She patted her pockets, a hint of annoyance in her eyes.
She hadn’t brought her business cards.
Gu Qingning, with a calm expression, said, “Not interested.”
With that, she pushed her shopping cart, pretending to leave.
Just as she took a step, the hem of her clothes was tugged.
Looking down, she saw a chubby little hand holding onto her coat.
Her gaze shifted, and the little boy looked up at her with pleading eyes. His soft, small voice said, “Pretty sister, Hengheng wants to treat you to ice cream. Will you go with Hengheng?”
Gu Qingning reached out and patted his little head, a faint smile curling her rosy lips.
“Good boy, sister still has some things to do.”
Before she could finish, the little boy’s eyes turned red, golden tears filling them.
“Is it because Hengheng was bad, and sister won’t forgive Hengheng, and you’re mad at Hengheng, so you won’t eat ice cream with Hengheng?”
Gu Qingning could be ruthless with enemies, but when it came to children, she was utterly at a loss.
Fortunately, Tao Qiuyue stepped in to help.
“Hengheng, sister still has something to do. How about we treat sister to ice cream next time?”
The little boy hesitated, then reluctantly nodded, pulling a phone from his pocket.
His chubby hands held the phone out to Gu Qingning, sniffling, “Then pretty sister, give Hengheng your number, so next time Hengheng can treat you to ice cream.”
Gu Qingning couldn’t help but laugh at the cleverness of the little one.
Small in size, but a little trickster at heart.
She took the phone, entered her number, and handed it back to him.
As soon as he got the phone, the little boy immediately dialed the number. His careful little plan once again amazed Gu Qingning.
Are kids nowadays really this smart?
Her phone buzzed in her pocket. She took it out and waved at the little boy.
Seeing the screen light up, the little boy finally smiled.
He hung up carefully and saved the number, “Pretty sister, next time when you’re free, Hengheng will treat you to ice cream.”
Gu Qingning smiled helplessly, “Alright.”
“Then goodbye, pretty sister.” The little boy walked back to Tao Qiu’s side obediently.
At the end, he even blew her a kiss.
“Pretty sister, Hengheng will miss you.”
