Now, it’s just him and his second brother left here, it’s so damn boring!

However, he’s already participated in the college entrance exam and got into Law University.

By leveraging connections on grandpa’s side, he doesn’t need to attend classes at the school, just complete the courses.

It’s been a year now, and he also wants to leave.

He originally wanted to tell his second brother about this soon, but since it’s his birthday today, it doesn’t seem suitable. Maybe after some time.

...

Qin Shaonan returned to the dormitory and saw Qin Shaojin, who had a mischievous look, waiting at the door.

Qin Shaojin smiled innocently, "Second brother, want to go drink?"

Qin Shaonan gave Qin Shaojin a deep look, "Uh-huh," he responded, "but let’s change out of the military uniform and into casual clothes."

Qin Shaojin understood what his second brother meant.

He had the same respect for the military uniform.

The two of them changed out of their military uniforms, climbed over the wall to leave the military area, and went to the nearest barbecue place for some skewers and drinks.

Taking advantage of a bathroom break, Qin Shaojin texted Qiao Qiao, giving her the location.

Qiao Qiao, exhausted on the way, fell asleep, and only saw the text half an hour later.

Moreover, she was jolted awake by a nightmare!

Thinking about these past two years, she’s frequently had that nightmare. In the dream, there’s a dark figure, indistinct but lurking in the shadows, constantly giving her commands...

It’s as if possessed!

Coming back to her senses, she tidied up and quickly went to the address Qin Shaojin sent over.

Soon, she saw Qin Shaojin and him.

Judging by his demeanor, he didn’t seem to remember it’s his birthday today.

She carried the birthday cake and slowly walked up from behind him. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

As she got closer, she gently placed the birthday cake beside him, reached out, and covered his eyes with both hands.

Qin Shaonan paused, raised his hand, and gently grasped her arm, "When did you get here?"

Qiao Qiao, "..."

He actually guessed it was her!

"You guess?"

Qin Shaonan slightly increased the strength in his hand, pulled Qiao Qiao over, and turned to look at her.

Qiao Qiao gave him a charming smile, "Not long ago."

Qin Shaonan called over a server to order more skewers.

Qiao Qiao, "..."

He really didn’t remember it was his birthday!

Qiao Qiao brought the birthday cake over.

Qin Shaojin, perceptively, pushed the plate of skewers to the side.

Qiao Qiao opened the box, revealing a heart-shaped birthday cake.

Qin Shaojin, "Sister-in-law, where did you buy this birthday cake? It’s so unique!"

Qiao Qiao sat there proudly smiling, "My skills are that good?"

Qin Shaojin, "..."

Did she really make it herself? How did she carry it from so far away? It didn’t even melt! Plus, the shape is so intact?

Qin Shaonan also looked up at Qiao Qiao, wondering why she suddenly made a birthday cake and brought it over herself?

"Your birthday?"

Qiao Qiao, "Look at the birthday cake."

Qin Shaonan glanced again; the cake had the words Qin Captain written on it.

Is it his birthday?

He hadn’t celebrated his birthday in years!

In the past, his mother and grandmother would call, and he would remember. This year, since he didn’t get a call, he completely forgot.

Qiao Qiao looked at Qin Shaonan and smiled with fiery red lips, "Happy Birthday."

Only then did Qin Shaonan notice she was wearing makeup today.

Qiao Qiao picked up some small candles she had bought on the side and inserted two small candles into the cake.

Qin Shaojin watched from the side; one had the number 2 on it, the other a 5, exactly twenty-five.

Qiao Qiao lit the candles, looked at Qin Shaonan with twinkling eyes, "Birthday boy, make a wish."