He wasn't unaware of Xiaoyu's actions, but there's a significant difference between noticing and actually checking the fish.

At 5:58, Helian Jue arrived at the villa entrance.

I stood at the door for two minutes, until the clock struck six before I knocked.

Qiao You opened the door to welcome the most important person to him.

"Brother, welcome home."

"And happy birthday."

A bunch of silver-blue flowers, flowers he had never seen before, was stuffed into Helian Jue's arms.

Qiao You was dressed very formally, with a white shirt and black trousers that complemented her pretty face, giving her a youthful yet mature look.

Helian Jue happily accepted the bouquet; it was a birthday surprise that Xiaoyu had specially prepared for him.

"Thank you, baby."

Qiao You noticed the tremor in her brother's voice and affectionately linked arms with him, saying, "There are other surprises too~"

Helian Jue followed Qiao You's steps and walked inside.

The usually simple restaurant has now been beautifully decorated with various flowers and ribbons.

"Mr. Helian, Mr. Qiao You would like to invite you to dinner, is that alright?" Qiao You bowed politely as he extended the invitation. These were gestures he had just learned on his personal computer, and although they were a bit stiff, the steps and posture were correct.

This was the first time Helian Jue had been treated like this. From the moment he was born, his identity had destined him to a life of solitude and pride. He never expected to meet Xiaoyu. He placed his hand in Qiao You's palm and said, "Of course, it is my honor."

Qiao You led Helian Jue to the dining table and gentlemanly pulled out a chair for him.

Dinner, just for the two of them, officially begins.

A slightly charred steak, a glass of red wine, and a dimly lit artificial candle—everything was just right.