"Alright..."

Seeing the increasingly ambiguous smiles of the employees and the increasingly mysterious expressions of the Jiang Guowei couple, Huang Tao felt that if this continued, something was bound to happen. So, he spoke with a smile, "It’s about time, and everyone’s probably eaten enough. Shall we wrap it up?"

Li Chengzhan was surprised, "Ending so soon? I was thinking we could hit a karaoke joint next!"

"It’s getting late tonight, and Xuanxuan has school tomorrow! Besides, you all need to get up early too!"

Huang Tao laughed, "Maybe next time, I’ll take you all for karaoke then."

"The boss is right, it’s getting late. Let’s leave it for next time!"

Ding Suqin, of course, had no objections!

Her daughter was home alone, and she needed to get back. Staying out this late was the first indulgence she’d allowed herself after having a daughter.

The other employees, seeing this, also decided to head home, as they had work the next day!

And so...

Everyone spontaneously started tidying up the store.

Li Chengzhan gave up too, joining them to help tidy up.

A moment passed.

Everything was cleaned up.

The birthday party was completely over.

Everyone walked out of the store together.

Huang Tao saw off Ding Suqin and the other employees, as well as the Jiang Guowei couple.

When Jiang Guowei was leaving, he hugged Huang Tao’s shoulder and gratefully said, "Boss Huang, thank you for hosting us. I’m sorry to make you spend so much,"

"Happy Birthday~"

"Thank you!"

"We’ll head back first then."

"Alright, take care."

"Bye, Uncle Jiang~ Bye, Aunt Wenli~"

Xuanxuan politely bid farewell to the couple.

"Bye, Xuanxuan, see you tomorrow!"

The Jiang Guowei couple waved to Xuanxuan as they headed back to the store to tidy up and close up before going home.

Before entering the store.

Chen Wenli couldn’t help but look back at Ye Wen not far away, quietly saying, "Old Jiang, these past two days, Teacher Ye has been quite close to Boss Huang. She must be after him, right? But it doesn’t seem to be progressing much, does it?"

Before, when Ye Wen and Huang Tao came in and out of the shop, from the first glance, she thought they matched!

Seeing them sitting side by side at the party just now made her feel even more that they were a perfect match!

And when Ye Wen smeared cream on Huang Tao’s face while eating cake, it was just too flirty!

It was like a scene straight out of an idol drama!

Tsk tsk tsk~

They’re just too shippable!

Chen Wenli’s long-sealed youthful heart was swelling with excitement!

Oh my~

The two are a perfect match, they should get together already!

What are they waiting for!

She was eagerly waiting to see their romance up close!

Immersed in her own world, she couldn’t help but smile sweetly.

While enjoying shipping this couple, she also thought they were adorable!

"Boss Huang does have a child to consider!"

Jiang Guowei voiced his own thoughts, but recalling Ye Wen’s intimate cake-smearing act at the party, he reconsidered and said, "But, who knows, maybe they’ll take things slowly..."

"No matter what, I’m totally shipping them as a couple!!" Chen Wenli declared firmly as she looked at him.

Jiang Guowei chuckled.

Honestly, he was pretty optimistic too!

He chatted with his wife for a few more moments before heading back to the store to tidy up.

Meanwhile, a few other employees had come up with not-so-bright excuses to leave early, leaving Ye Wen to say goodbye to Huang Tao.

Standing at the store’s entrance, the streetlamp elongated their three shadows.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward.

Huang Tao thought for a moment and said, "Ye Wen, where do you live? How about... I give you a ride back?"

After all, he wasn’t quite comfortable with a girl going back alone.

What?

He’s offering to drive me home?!

Hearing this, Ye Wen’s pretty face blushed a beautiful red, and she was overjoyed while also more than willing inside.

This was what she had hoped for!

But thinking about how he’d been busy all day and must be tired, if he took her home, it’d take up more of his limited rest time.

So, she didn’t want Huang Tao to tire himself and hoped he could rest more, so she reluctantly shook her head and said, "No need to trouble yourself, I live near the kindergarten, I can walk back."

"Teacher Ye, it’s not safe for you to walk home alone at night."

Xuanxuan stretched out her chubby little hand, holding Ye Wen’s fair hand, looking up with caring eyes, "Let my dad drive you home!"

Her delicate little face wore a concerned expression that warmed the heart.

Huang Tao was also concerned, "Yes, it’s really not safe to walk alone at night. Let me drive you back."

"Well... okay then!"

She couldn’t help but glance at Huang Tao, her eyes filled with a charming luster. Seeing him looking at her too, she shyly brushed her falling hair aside and softly thanked him, "Thank you~"

"You’re welcome." Huang Tao smiled at the corner of his mouth.

"Yay! Let’s go~"

Thus, the three of them headed towards the car.

Walking, they resembled the typical "family of three."

Xuanxuan walked in the middle, holding hands with Huang Tao and Ye Wen on either side.

She hopped along like a cheerful little bunny, extremely happy.

Poor Mimi was abandoned by her little owner, having to follow behind.

Huang Tao looked at Xuanxuan dotingly, already used to her antics.

Ye Wen also watched Xuanxuan tenderly, slightly gripping her hand to prevent her from falling.

She lifted her gaze, catching a side glance of Huang Tao, her lovely face showing a slight delighted smile.

Even if they didn’t talk or do anything else.

As long as she was with Huang Tao, she was happy.

Passersby who didn’t know the situation saw this warm scene and assumed they were a family.

Seeing that it was Huang Tao, they couldn’t help thinking that Ye Wen and Huang Tao made a suitable couple, and if Ye Wen married Huang Tao, she’d surely be happy.

Reaching the car.

"Teacher Ye, you sit in the front! The view’s better up there~"

Adorable little Xuanxuan, acting like a little host, called out and helped open the passenger door.

Huang Tao suspected his little darling did it on purpose.

But he had no evidence.

The three of them plus a cat got into the car and fastened the seatbelts.

Huang Tao turned on the air conditioning and drove towards Ye Wen’s neighborhood.

Shortly after.

The car stopped under a tree shade near the apartment complex road.

"I’m here..."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ye Wen softly spoke, her eyes fixed on the Peppa Pig ornament on the dashboard, her gaze wandering, pondering something.

Huang Tao nodded, "Mm."

Ye Wen bit her lip, turned to Huang Tao, "Thanks for inviting me to the birthday party tonight. I really enjoyed myself."

Huang Tao glanced at her, smiling, "As long as you had fun."

Her face turned lightly red, her voice even softer, "Well... I’ll be off then, see you tomorrow."

Huang Tao nodded, "Alright! See you tomorrow."

Ye Wen opened the car door and got out, giving Huang Tao a gentle smile, "Drive safely home."

Huang Tao nodded once more, "Okay."

"Goodbye, Teacher Ye."

Xuanxuan rolled down the window, waving politely to Ye Wen.

Ye Wen felt a bit reluctant, she walked to the back, reached in through the window, hugged Xuanxuan, and reluctantly said, "Goodbye, Xuanxuan. I’ll see you at the school gate tomorrow morning, I’m on duty."

Xuanxuan nodded, "Okay."

Ye Wen patted her little face, smiling slightly.

She then turned to walk to the complex entrance, stopping, waving back to Huang Tao and his daughter, "Have a safe drive back."

A few passers-by looked admiringly at the car.

Wow.

Whose girlfriend is that, she’s so beautiful!

After finishing the task of sending Ye Wen home, he needed to head home himself.