On a warm early summer afternoon, the sunlight streamed through the curtains, illuminating Su Wantang's living room in a bright and cozy atmosphere.

The air was filled with a faint aroma of milk and the sweet scent of freshly baked cake. Today was Su Wantang's birthday. Although she herself didn't care much about it, the two men in her family, one big and one small, took it very seriously.

Wen Yuzhen got up early in the morning and used the eggs and flour she had saved to bake her a cake that, though simple in appearance, was made with plenty of ingredients. At this moment, the cake was placed in the center of the table, emitting an enticing aroma.

In the cradle, Da Bao and Xiao Bao were almost four months old, plump and healthy, like two little rice dumplings, thanks to Su Wantang's care. They were wearing matching little sweaters knitted by Wen Yuzhen and staring curiously at the glowing birthday candle on the table with their big, dark eyes.

"Come on, Tangtang, make a wish." Lu Linchuan's tall figure squeezed next to his wife, he wrapped his arms around her from behind, his chin resting gently on her shoulder, his voice deep and gentle.

He still carried the scent of sunshine and sweat from the training field, mixed with his usual soapberry fragrance, creating an aura that made Su Wantang feel incredibly at ease.

Su Wantang closed her eyes and clasped her hands together. She had no earth-shattering wishes. She only hoped that her family would be safe and healthy, that her loved one would stay by her side year after year, and that her child in the cradle could grow up carefree.

"Okay." She opened her eyes, smiled, and blew out the candle.

"Happy birthday, my wife." Lu Linchuan kissed her cheek, and then, as if by magic, pulled out a small velvet box from behind his back.

Upon opening the box, a thin silver chain lay quietly inside, its pendant a small, exquisitely carved safety buckle. It wasn't anything particularly valuable, but Su Wantang immediately recognized the buckle as being made of high-quality Hetian jade, warm and translucent. Given Lu Linchuan's status and allowance, purchasing this must have required considerable thought and savings from him.

"You're wasting money again," she scolded playfully, but her eyes were getting hot.

"Don't waste money." Lu Linchuan personally put it on her, the cool jade against her warm skin. He lowered his head and breathed hot air into her ear, "My wife's safety is more important than anything else."

Wen Yuzhen held Xiaobao, beaming from ear to ear: "Quickly put it on and see, it looks so good. Lin Chuan, that kid, has finally come to his senses and knows how to cherish his wife."