006 Dad, you’re human—so why does sister have to give birth to a monkey with you?

These two candidates were evenly matched, so Butler Liu let An An choose the one she liked.

Between people, chemistry and first impressions matter greatly.

As for the young nannies climbing into Shen Zhihan’s bed, Butler Liu wasn’t worried at all.

If any of them succeeded, the ancestors of the Shen family would surely rejoice.

Shen Zhihan was already twenty-eight and had remained pure for Xia Jing, who was to marry in two months.

When Shen Zhihan said he wanted to leave, Butler Liu was frantic and called the old master Shen, who replied, “Wait until that rebellious son dies before talking to me!”

The grandfather and grandson had long harbored resentment, neither respecting nor acknowledging the other.

Butler Liu’s gaze landed on An An, and suddenly a thought flashed through his mind: perhaps there was hope? Whether it was Shen Zhihan or the old master, salvation was still possible.

Seeing how Shen Zhihan cared for An An, Butler Liu thought, “Wonderful, Mr. Shen is a doting father — we have hope!”

Wen Qin and Jiang Yue both turned to look at An An.

Butler Liu introduced them to Shen Zhihan and An An: “This is Miss Wen Qin, and this is Miss Jiang Yue. An An, you may choose one of these ladies to accompany you from now on.”

No sooner had Butler Liu finished speaking than An An’s small hands clung tightly to Shen Zhihan’s thigh, looking up at him.

Her voice trembled, revealing her deep insecurity.

Butler Liu’s heart nearly melted.

Ah, it was rare to see someone who could soothe the little boy’s nighttime cries so effortlessly become so attached.

Wen Qin deliberately straightened her posture, pouted, and smoothed her hair.

She was dressed beautifully today, wearing a figure-hugging cheongsam that accentuated her curves.

Jiang Yue wore a champagne-colored silk blouse with white tailored pants—professional and sharp, as if she were going for a corporate interview.

Shen Zhihan bent down and lifted the little girl into his arms.

The man, nearly six feet two, broad-shouldered and slim-waisted, strong and well-built, effortlessly held An An close.

Wen Qin swallowed hard.

In his black shirt, muscles flexed with his movement, the outline of his chest clearly visible beneath the fabric.

Such a physique must be a woman’s paradise to be near.

Yet Shen Zhihan didn’t even glance at them.

“No. Daddy has to work and earn money to support you. When you grow up, you’ll support me. When I’m busy and traveling, the nanny will keep you company. Go ahead, pick the one you like.”

He paid no mind to who they were.

He had reviewed their profiles—all excellent candidates—and now it was up to An An’s preference.

Shen Zhihan set An An down.

She looked at Wen Qin and Jiang Yue.

His gaze also swept over them, but it seemed distant and empty, as if their images didn’t truly register.

Wen Qin nervously glanced at Shen Zhihan and tucked her hair behind her ear.

Jiang Yue smiled faintly, leaning slightly, her eyes focused on An An.

Wen Qin bent down and pulled a sparkling multicolored bracelet from her bag.

Little girls loved shiny things, and she had prepared it especially for An An.

“Hello, little princess, my name is Wen Qin,” she introduced herself eagerly.

Jiang Yue smiled lightly too. “An An, I’m Jiang Yue.”

An An walked over and took Jiang Yue’s hand. “Sister Jiang, hello, my name is An An. I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

Jiang Yue knelt down to meet An An’s gaze.

“Certainly, I look forward to working with you.”

Wen Qin nearly fainted hearing this. She waved the bracelet in her hand. “Little princess, do you like this bracelet? It’s for you.”

An An shook her head. “Thank you, sister, but I can’t accept it.”

Butler Liu, seeing An An had made her choice, looked at Shen Zhihan.

Shen Zhihan nodded slightly.

He hadn’t been wrong; An An’s personality was like his—decisive and straightforward.

Even if she made a wrong choice, it didn’t matter; with him backing her, her cost of trial and error was limitless.

Butler Liu gestured politely. “Miss Wen, An An has chosen Miss Jiang. Please take your leave. Here is some travel reimbursement.”

He handed over a red envelope.

Wen Qin didn’t take it, showing some reluctance.

“Isn’t this way of selecting too trivial? Letting a child choose? Jiang and I are alumni, my family background is better. I’ve traveled abroad and seen more of the world. My English accent is more authentic. Why choose her over me?”

Shen Zhihan’s expression darkened. “Show her out.”

Butler Liu immediately ushered Wen Qin out, wiping the thin sweat from his brow. To question Shen Zhihan’s decision was truly foolish.

Seeing Shen Zhihan angry, An An stood on tiptoe, stretching out her arms to be held.

In all her life, Shen Zhihan was the first to carry her such a distance.

The coldness in his eyes faded considerably.

This little one was truly clingy.

He lifted An An up. “Do you have something to tell me?”

An An nodded emphatically, hooking her arms around his neck and whispering in his ear, “Daddy, I didn’t choose that sister for a reason. She said she wants to seduce you and have babies with you. Daddy, you’re human—why would she want to have babies with you? If she wants babies, she should just go to the mountain.”

An An had grown up in the mountains and had never been to the city before returning to the Shen family. She had no concept of zoos but had seen monkeys in the wild, so she asked sincerely.

She thought she was confiding in Shen Zhihan in a low voice, unaware her words had long since reached Butler Liu and Jiang Yue.

Butler Liu stifled a laugh, his shoulders trembling, the wrinkles on his face deepening from holding back.

Jiang Yue glanced at An An several times.

Such an adorable little girl—she felt sure they would get along well.

Shen Zhihan couldn’t help but laugh.

He laughed out loud and couldn’t resist planting a kiss on An An’s forehead.

Butler Liu was stunned, then overwhelmed with joy, wiping tears from his eyes.

Jiang Yue remained calm, eyes on her nose, steady and still, as if she didn’t exist.

This family was strange, but it didn’t matter. An An was the most precious thing.

Seeing Butler Liu wipe away tears, Shen Zhihan glanced at him sideways. “Why are you crying? Did I mistreat you?”

“No, no, sir. This is the first time I’ve seen you laugh so heartily.”

Shen Zhihan paused.

The next moment, a soft, sweet kiss was pressed to his cheek by his little darling.

Catching his gaze, An An’s face flushed crimson, her eyes darting nervously, as if afraid he’d be angry. “Daddy, you kissed me, so I kissed you back—returning the favor.”

Shen Zhihan: “You even know idioms? Little girl, you haven’t been to school—who taught you that?”

An An blurted out, “Grandpa Wild Boar.”

Shen Zhihan looked baffled. “What? Grandpa Zhu?”