The fireworks show lasted a full fifteen minutes before it slowly came to an end.

Chen Xin closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and silently made her birthday wish.

Just as everyone thought the show was over, tiny points of starlight suddenly began to rise from the ground.

"Could it not be over?"

As the crowd in the county town watched in confusion, the countless points of light suddenly formed a sentence in the sky.

[Happy Birthday, Chen Xin!]

That’s when everyone realized—it was drones!

And they all knew now that this fireworks show was for a woman named Chen Xin.

At that moment, all the women who had witnessed the entire scene were overcome with envy.

It was just too romantic!

Listening to the envious sighs of the women around them, the men could only lament that this was a rich man’s romance—the kind they could never hope to imitate.

After all, that wasn’t fireworks they were setting off; it was piles of cash.

As for the man responsible, Xu Yun was also a little surprised and caught off guard when he saw the drones at the end.

He figured this was a segment Yu Xuan had added on her own initiative.

But he had to admit, it was beautifully done!

Chen Xin finished her wish, opened her eyes, and saw the spectacle before her.

Already feeling touched and filled with happiness, her eyes immediately reddened!

A birthday like this, a scene straight out of a romance drama—it was something she had never even dreamed of.

She never thought it would happen to her.

’It feels like a dream!’

"You’re not supposed to cry on your birthday. You should be happy," Xu Yun said, reaching out to wipe the tears from her face.

"And whose fault is that?"

Chen Xin pouted, half-crying and half-laughing. "When you rich guys decide to be romantic, no woman can resist! It’s totally cheating!"

"It was alright, I guess."

Xu Yun remembered that Chen Xin seemed to have made a wish earlier and asked curiously, "Did you make a wish just now?"

"Mhm."

"What did you wish for?"

Chen Xin refused. "My grandma said you can’t tell anyone your wish, or it won’t come true."

"Come on, tell me. I’m a little curious."

Xu Yun said, "What if it’s a wish I can make come true?"

Seeing how eager Xu Yun was to know her wish, Chen Xin hesitated for a moment before finally revealing it.

"I wished for you to love me, and for me to get rich."

After saying it, Chen Xin suddenly grew melancholic. "But now that I’ve said it, it won’t come true."

"Hey, you’re pretty selfish."

"What do you mean?"

Xu Yun retorted, "Why not wish for you to love me, and for me to get rich?"

"Because I already love you, and you’re already rich."

"..." Xu Yun was speechless.

Chen Xin’s words left him silent for a moment.

The power of innocent love was potent.

He smiled. "Well, I hope both of your wishes come true."

After dinner, the two left the hotel. Xu Yun hailed a cab and took Chen Xin home.

She still had to write and post an update, after all.

Such is the life of a humble author.

As they neared her door, Chen Xin suddenly turned around, stood on her tiptoes, and gave Xu Yun a quick kiss on the lips.

"..." Xu Yun was speechless again.

"That’s to thank you for tonight’s gift. Nothing more," she said.

After the kiss, Chen Xin couldn’t help but ask another question.

"Xu Yun, have you ever felt anything for me? Even for a second."

"..." Xu Yun remained silent.

"You don’t have to answer. I was just asking."

Chen Xin then smiled. "Goodnight. I was very happy today. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me. See you tomorrow."

With that, she turned, opened her door, and went inside.

A good woman doesn’t put a man in an awkward position.

Once home, she leaned back against the door, a hint of sorrow in her eyes.

She had taken great care in dressing up beautifully for her date and birthday celebration with Xu Yun today.

But when she was with Xu Yun, she still found her gaze subconsciously wavering, lacking confidence.

It wasn’t because Xu Yun disliked her, but because she was a bit greedy. She wanted all of Xu Yun.

A Xu Yun who belonged only to her.

But a thought like that was surely impossible to realize.

She was innocent, but not stupid. In fact, she could read people’s hearts more clearly than most.

Perhaps because of a past relationship, Xu Yun was now guarded and distrustful of all women.

As a result, his affection for women was only superficial.

Including herself.

She thought—

’If only I were a little more beautiful, then maybe his heart would be moved by me.’

Outside the door, Xu Yun gave a helpless smile.

He took a deep breath and turned to knock on his own door, but it suddenly swung open.

His mom, Zhang Sujuan, was standing in the doorway, a happy expression on her face. "Back from celebrating Chen Xin’s birthday, are you?"

"Yeah. Are you happy now?"

Xu Yun couldn’t help but roll his eyes at his mom. He walked into the house and grumbled, "You wouldn’t even let your own son in the house because of your little scheme."

"You rascal, you’ve finally gotten a clue! You even know how to plan a surprise."

Zhang Sujuan smiled. "That girl, Chen Xin, she must have been really touched by you, right?" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

"Stop pretending! The fireworks show!"

Xu Yun: "..."

Tonight’s fireworks show had been so high-profile, of course Zhang Sujuan had seen it.

At first, she didn’t know her son was behind it, but after seeing the birthday message formed by the drones at the end, she guessed.

This was one hundred percent her son’s masterpiece.

She had been so relieved at the time. Her son had finally wised up.

Although the display must have cost a fortune, in Zhang Sujuan’s eyes, it was money well spent.

It was much better than Xu Yun buying her some luxury clothes.

"So, how are things progressing between you two?"

Zhang Sujuan asked with concern, "You two should be together by now, right?"

"We’re not."

"You’re not?"

Zhang Sujuan said in surprise, "But I just saw her take the initiative to kiss you. And you’re still not together?"