Qin Lvzheng paused, then quickly turned and strode to the bedroom door, peering out into the living room. Indeed, his beloved sister was sitting on the sofa.

A smile lit up his face as he exclaimed, "Ann?"

Qin Sui’an’s round eyes sparkled, her little face beaming with joy as she sweetly greeted, "Good morning, Third Brother~" After their greeting, Ann blinked her big eyes, noticing that Third Brother was shirtless.

Little one had no concept of good or bad physique; she simply thought Third Brother looked handsome even without a shirt. She tilted her head in confusion and asked, "Does Third Brother not have pajamas?"

Her innocent voice carried a hint of sympathy.

Third Brother had no pajamas to wear? Ann had many pajamas, but hers were far too small for him.

Qin Lvzheng noticed Ann’s pitying gaze and, after a moment of realization, became embarrassed that he had come out without a shirt. "I’ll go wash up," he said, quickly returning to the bathroom to get ready.

In the living room, Qin Sui’an still looked puzzled, tilting her little face up to her big brother, curiously asking, "Big brother, does Third Brother really not have pajamas?"

"No," Qin Fujia patiently explained. "Some people prefer to sleep without clothes; your Third Brother is one of them."

To be honest, when Qin Fujia saw Third Brother, he had wiped his brow in relief. Thankfully, it wasn’t a complete lack of clothing; otherwise, he wouldn’t have had time to cover Ann’s eyes.

Qin Sui’an blinked, perplexed, and murmured, "Without clothes? Is that not wearing anything?"

Qin Fujia: ...

He took a moment to collect himself before calmly answering, "Yes."

Qin Sui’an’s mind raced with questions, "Is it more comfortable to sleep without clothes? Ann hasn’t tried..."

Qin Fujia’s heart skipped a beat, and he firmly replied, "Ann is still little; she can’t sleep without clothes. Pajamas are necessary."

They had tough skin, and sleeping on the floor wouldn’t bother them, but Ann was different—she had delicate skin. If she had an allergic reaction or came into contact with bacteria, it wouldn’t be good.

Understanding, Qin Sui’an exclaimed, "Oh~~~ Ann can’t sleep without clothes; it could be dangerous."

Qin Fujia nodded seriously, "Exactly. So Ann should wear pajamas to sleep and not learn from Third Brother."

"Mm-mm, Ann won’t learn from Third Brother~" Qin Sui’an obediently nodded her little head.

Qin Fujia sighed in relief.

Qin Lvzheng, with his broad shoulders and long legs, benefited from the Qin family’s excellent genes, giving him perfect proportions. Even in just a simple shirt and trousers, he looked tall and imposing, exuding a lawyer’s professionalism.

He stepped out of the bedroom, the embarrassment from earlier gone, replaced by a focused demeanor. "Good morning, Ann." It was as if he was restarting from memory, smiling as he greeted his sister again.

Qin Sui’an beamed back, replying, "Good morning, Third Brother~"

Qin Lvzheng seemed to finally notice the third person in his room, shifting his gaze from Ann to his big brother, "Big brother, you’re here too. Good morning."

"Morning." Qin Fujia didn’t mind being overlooked; it was natural, and he understood, often prioritizing Ann over others himself.

Qin Lvzheng walked over calmly and paused before them, bending slightly to look at Ann in his brother’s arms, asking with a smile, "Is Ann here to play with me?"

"Yes!" Qin Sui’an nodded eagerly, raising her little finger. "Third Brother, Ann remembers our pinky swear! I’m the first to come play with you today~"

Of course, her father didn’t count.

"I remember the pinky swear too." Qin Lvzheng felt a surge of happiness from Ann’s words, starting his day on a high note.

Qin Sui’an climbed down from her big brother’s embrace, "Thank you, big brother, for staying with Ann~"

As Qin Fujia felt the absence of Ann in his arms, a sense of melancholy washed over him, though he knew she didn’t want to delay him. He stood up, saying, "Ann, I’ll go take care of some things now. Goodbye."

"Goodbye, big brother~" Qin Sui’an sweetly reminded, "Be careful on your way!"

Qin Fujia smiled and ruffled her little head, "I will."

He then turned to Third Brother, "I have a few things to handle. I’ll see you later."

"Okay, goodbye, big brother."

As soon as their big brother left, Qin Lvzheng bent down and scooped Ann up, asking, "Have you been waiting for me long? Next time, just come in and wake me."

He began to scold himself for sleeping so deeply that he hadn’t realized Ann was in his room waiting for him.

Qin Sui’an shook her little head, "Not long. Third Brother was very busy and tired and needed to rest."

Qin Lvzheng was surprised, "Did big brother tell you that?"

Qin Sui’an recalled her big brother’s thoughts, replying, "Big brother said Third Brother took on a new case—it’s complicated and very busy."

She highlighted the key points, explaining clearly.

Qin Lvzheng didn’t deny it. "It’s a bit tricky, but it should wrap up soon."

In his plan, he expected to resolve it within a week.

Qin Sui’an blinked, asking, "So is Third Brother busy today?"

Qin Lvzheng initially wanted to say he wasn’t busy, but knowing Ann could hear his thoughts clearly, he nodded, "Yes, I need to go to the law firm."

He had previously told Ann that he worked at a law firm.

Qin Sui’an immediately chirped, "Then after Third Brother finishes, Ann will come find you to play!"

Though she was supposed to be the first to play with him, waiting all day was fine. She was a person who kept her promises, so waiting wasn’t an issue.

Qin Lvzheng hadn’t thought about that last night, but upon hearing Ann say so now, he realized.

At Ann’s age, waiting all day for her "first" playdate would be hard for him to deny.

Suddenly, Qin Lvzheng’s expression turned serious.

It was his oversight; he hadn’t considered this aspect, only thinking of playing with Ann first, forgetting about his schedule.

Qin Lvzheng racked his brain for a solution that would satisfy both.

Suddenly, a lightbulb went off in his head as he asked Ann, "How about I take you to my law firm to play?"