Perhaps because the parents were all out, Mu Jin became bolder. He hugged Rong Shang tightly, with one hand around her waist and the other holding the back of her head, and kissed her passionately.

After kissing for several seconds, Mrs. Xia's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Xiaoyan, come help Mom carry these things."

In an instant, Mu Jin trembled, and in a moment of panic, he suddenly bit Rong Shang's lips.

With a hiss, Rong Shang frowned. Her rosy lips were broken, and a few drops of bright red blood were seeping out.

Mu Jin felt a pang of heartache and couldn't help but reach out and touch her face, repeatedly saying in a deliberately low voice, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"I didn't mean to."

"Xiaoyan?"

Outside the door, Madam Xia's slightly panting voice could be heard again.

Rong Shang nudged Mu Jin, her tone slightly coquettish, "Go get it."

"Okay, okay, I'll go right away."

After touching her face twice, Mu Jin turned around and strode towards the door with her long legs.

A few seconds later, Mu Jin and Madam Xia's conversation could be heard.

Mrs. Xia, "Xiao Jin?"

Mu Jin said, "Auntie, let me help you take your things inside."

"What about Xiaoyan? Is she inside?"

"Yes, but she just came back from trimming the flowers. I told her to go upstairs and sit for a while and get some fresh air."

...

At this moment, the lip that Mu Jin had bitten began to swell and turn red. Rong Shang heard the sounds getting closer and closer outside the door, turned around, and quickly went upstairs from the stairwell.

*

July 17th is Xia Yan's birthday.

During the day, Madam Xia went to the market and bought a lot of ingredients. When she returned, she cooked a delicious and sumptuous lunch to celebrate Rong Chang's birthday.

In the evening, Mu Jin ordered a cake and prepared to take Rong Shang out to celebrate.

As dusk settles and the sky is filled with stars, the city lights begin to twinkle.

Mu Jin made a reservation at the Southern Country Restaurant. He took Rong Shang there first, then ordered her a drink and asked her to wait for him at the restaurant, saying he would be right back.

Speaking of which, ever since Rong Shang had that nightmare, unpleasant images have often appeared before her eyes.

Upon hearing Mu Jin say that he was going to leave for a while, Rong Shang instinctively reached out and grabbed him.

"Where are you going? I'll go with you."

"I'll go get the cake."

He lowered his eyes to meet her gaze, and Rong Shang saw the tenderness and love in his deep eyes.

At this moment, the sounds of vehicles coming and going on the main road, along with their horns, drifted through the breeze.

Despite it being July, Rong Shang inexplicably felt a chill in her heart.

She frowned, but still held onto his hand tightly. "Yes, I'll stay with you."

"No need."

The boy reached out and patted her head, saying, "It's too hot. You shouldn't run around with me like that."

Pulling down her hand, Mu Jin lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek, then strode towards the door.

The moment the boy's slender figure disappeared from sight, a scene suddenly appeared before Rong Chang's eyes.

In the scene, a dilapidated car roars in from afar, and then...

With a twitch in her brow, Rong Shang finally got up and chased after him.

On the bustling street, she caught up with Mu Jin and took his hand, saying, "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of how long it takes to walk."