Seemingly sensing Ning Qing's confusion, Jun Cheng looked at the piece of Hetian jade in Ning Qing's palm, a fleeting emotion flashing in his eyes, too quick to be detected, before slowly speaking.

“This is… a gift from my mother for my first birthday, you…”

Ning Qing glanced at the jade pendant in her hand, curled her lips and looked at Jun Cheng with a hint of mockery in her eyes.

"Tell me honestly, does this jade pendant have any special meaning?"

A hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashed across Jun Cheng's face, and he avoided eye contact.

"What special meaning could a jade pendant possibly have? Don't spout nonsense. If you don't want it, then give it back to me."

As he spoke, he reached out to try and snatch the jade pendant back.

Ning Qing quickly hid the jade pendant behind her back.

"There's no reason to give something away and then want it back."

Jun Cheng once again revealed a look of helplessness and doting affection.

At that moment, a slightly respectful voice came from outside the door.

"Master, everything has been arranged."

Ning Qing nodded in satisfaction and spoke towards the door.

"Um".

Ning Qing looked at Jun Cheng and moved closer to him.

"Actually, I also have a gift I want to give you today."

Upon hearing this, Jun Cheng's eyes flashed with surprise and disbelief.

"What is it?"

Ning Qing curled her lips into a smile.

"Guess?"

Jun Cheng shook his head helplessly.

"How can I guess about all the things in this world? I won't guess."

Ning Qing stood up, reached out and grabbed his wrist, pulling him up.

"If you don't want to guess, come with me to find out."

As darkness fell outside, a chilly wind swept over us; though not bone-chillingly cold, it still carried a distinct chill.

Ning Qing went back into the house and brought out two black cloaks. She put one on herself and then put the other on Jun Cheng.

"It's a bit chilly at night, put this on."

Jun Cheng smiled and nodded. "Okay."

Ning Qing led Jun Cheng to the stable and nimbly mounted her horse first.

Sitting on horseback, he reached out his hand to Juncheng.

"Come up."

Jun Cheng looked at the slender hand in front of him, placed his own hand in the other's palm, used the leverage to mount his horse, and sat behind Ning Qing.

After Ning Qing saw that everyone was seated, she raised her whip and shouted "Giddy up!"

The horse galloped off at full speed.

The two rode together on one horse and headed towards the outskirts of the city.

They soon arrived at the lakeside in the suburbs. After dismounting, Ning Qing took Jun Cheng's hand and boarded a boat moored on the lake. The boat was decorated with many red lanterns.

Jun Cheng looked at Ning Qing, asking silently.

Ning Qing smiled faintly and slowly uttered two words.

"Gift".

As she spoke, she took Juncheng's hand and led him to sit down at the bow of the boat. On the table next to them were various pastries, fruits, and a pot of wine.

Ning Qing poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Jun Cheng.

Jun Cheng took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Ning Qing whistled, and the sound rang out in the quiet night. People in the distant bushes heard the whistle and lit fireworks in unison.

Suddenly, huge and dazzling fireworks burst open in the dark sky.

When Jun Cheng saw the colorful fireworks blooming in the sky, his eyes lit up a little.

With a hint of excitement on his face, he looked at Ning Qing sitting beside him.

“Qingqing, this…”

Ning Qing smiled and reached out to pull Jun Cheng into her arms.

Jun Cheng also nestled into Ning Qing's arms.

Ning Qing looked down at the person in her arms.

"Do you like the gift I gave you?"

After saying that, she planted a kiss on Juncheng's forehead.

Jun Cheng leaned against Ning Qing's chest, his heart pounding.

"like".