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Xu Musen winked at her.

"I promise to be back before the last dish is done."

An Nuannuan huffed, determined to finish washing quickly today and not let him bully her.

Yao Mingyue quietly watched this scene, their plain conversation, yet the affectation and that newly-in-love vibe communicated through their eyes... It was truly, blood-pumpingly exciting!

Xu Musen saw her out the door.

It was just a ten-minute walk from the residential complex to the school gate.

Xu Musen carried the bag of clothes, while Yao Mingyue walked ahead with her hands behind her back, her steps light.

Her long hair fluttered in the wind, trailing a faint scent of roses.

This moment felt as pleasant as when they used to take evening strolls as children.

Watching her figure, Xu Musen became a bit lost in thought.

"Hey, doesn't someone have a birthday coming up?"

Yao Mingyue stopped walking, turned her head, and looked at him.

"It's coming up," Xu Musen snapped back to reality and nodded.

"So this birthday... you're going to spend it with her, huh."

Yao Mingyue looked at him, then slightly lowered her head and kicked at a pebble on the side of the road.

Every year in the past, they spent their birthdays together.

"You can come too," he said.

"Together? To watch you two being all lovey-dovey?"

Yao Mingyue kicked a large pebble with force: "Forget it, is there anything you want for your birthday?"

"I can't think of anything special I want..." Xu Musen was quite satisfied with his life right now.

The person he liked was by his side, his parents' lives were getting better, the business was improving, and most importantly, he was free and at ease.

"Is that so?"

Yao Mingyue suddenly smiled: "I thought you'd say you wanted me to stay away from you."

Xu Musen was stunned for a moment, looking at Yao Mingyue's somewhat self-deprecating smile.

Indeed, if this were the days right after his rebirth, he might have wished never to see this little Sickly Cutie again.

But now, Xu Musen looked at Yao Mingyue: "I've thought about it, you're my sister, and I don't wish for you to marry far away, for Aunt Liu's sake as well."

"Tch, a jerk is a jerk, enjoying what's in the bowl while eyeing what's in the pot. If I were Nuannuan, I'd tie you up..."

Yao Mingyue muttered to herself; Xu Musen didn't hear clearly, but he got the feeling that there was an ominous chill on his back.

"Xu Musen, I won't disturb you on your birthday, but you have to promise me one condition," Yao Mingyue suddenly said.

"I have to agree to a condition on my birthday?" Xu Musen laughed, talk about unreasonable.

"I'm being unreasonable, so will you agree or not?"

Yao Mingyue seemed able to hear his thoughts, raising her fair face, hands placed on her hips.

The thin jacket in the night was like a layer of silk gauze, with her snow-white shoulders and collarbone still visible up close.

This unreasonable demeanor of hers was just like when she was a child, tired from walking and demanding that Xu Musen carry her home while acting coquettishly.
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Facing this kind of threat, Xu Musen felt not a hint of annoyance in his heart; instead, there were inklings of an inexplicable excitement.

"I'll try my best."

"Tch, just agree outright, you stubborn tsundere."

Yao Mingyue's eyes and brows instantly relaxed, her glee akin to that of a child who had got her way, her steps bouncy as she walked.

Xu Musen watched her receding back, and even he couldn't figure out why he had so readily agreed.

He had originally intended to keep his distance from the Sickly Cutie, but now he didn't feel like pushing her away, nor did he have the desire to do so anymore...

...

Xu Musen silently and stealthily returned home.

He peeked around the corner into the kitchen.

As expected, An Nuannuan was down to her last plate, which she cleaned, then "Oops" added a drop of soy sauce on purpose, and started washing all over again.

Xu Musen couldn't help but laugh and walked over, hugging her from behind.

"Stop washing, the plate's almost like a mirror.

Xu Musen gently rubbed her cheek, warm and soft.

"I was just about finished!"

"Hmm hmm, I'm so lucky," he whispered.

Neither needed to say it aloud.

They felt each other's breath and temperature.

Xu Musen whispered in her ear: "Nuannuan, today..."

"I haven't showered yet, can... can you not eat me up first? It's not hygienic."

An Nuannuan was all heated up. Although she was no longer a young girl, this was, after all, their first time... with preparation.

She looked up, her eyes somewhat pleading.

They had been out all day shopping.

Even the most fragrant girl would sweat, plus he loved to play with her feet...

Xu Musen felt he was a pervert, under the innocent gaze of her large eyes.

"Actually, I was just joking, but you're right, food safety is urgent," he teased. "Come, my consort, join me for a bath!"

Xu Musen picked up An Nuannuan in his arms.

"But, there's still one bowl..."

"It's alright, I'll see to it, just one bowl (night) with you!"

Xu Musen cheekily carried An Nuannuan to the bathroom.

This night was destined to outshine even the animal kingdom in its intensity.

...

The next morning.

When An Nuannuan woke up, the sun was already shining outside.

She pressed her waist gently, feeling a bit sore; she opened her eyes and saw their clothes still placed at the head of the bed.

Immediately, An Nuannuan remembered the events from the previous night, and though it wasn't their first time, it was only then that she really understood the nuances of love and affection.