Chapter 295 You can’t expose other people’s secrets like this
Chu Ci was calm and leisurely wiped the corner of his mouth with his thumb. He took the shy girl into his arms and whispered in her ear:
"It's okay, he didn't see it."
A warm breath suddenly brushed past his ears, and Tang Yutong felt as if the tip of his ear was licked by a flame and instantly burned.
She pretended to be calm and turned her face away, only to see Mu Nanyan's embarrassed look as she covered Chenchen's eyes. She immediately felt relieved, fortunately she didn't teach the child bad things.
"You can let go now."
Chu Ci reminded him with a low laugh, a satisfied laziness in his voice.
Mu Nanyan finally put down her hand as if she had just woken up from a dream, the itch of Chenchen's eyelashes still lingering on her fingertips.
The air was suddenly so quiet that she could hear the crackling of a candle wick popping. She stared at the toes of her shoes, as if she had suddenly developed a strong interest in the rivets on them.
Chenchen rolled his eyes, his gaze darting back and forth between the three adults, and suddenly revealed a surprised expression like a little adult:
"Godmother, did you eat some strawberries secretly? They're all over your mouth! No wonder Sister Yan covered my eyes!"
When Tang Yutong heard this, she immediately remembered the kiss and her cheeks became hot, but she still pretended to be calm and said:
"You figured that out? If I had known, I wouldn't have hidden it. You made me eat so anxiously that my lipstick got smudged."
Tang Yutong said this and wiped his mouth.
Chu Ci was trying hard to suppress his laughter, but his body was still trembling slightly. Tang Yutong pinched the soft flesh on his lower back with her backhand, and her nails dug into the fabric of his shirt threateningly.
Tang Yutong glared at him coquettishly. If it weren’t for him, she would... This man actually had the nerve to laugh!
Chu Ci's muscles tensed instantly, but he took the opportunity to grasp her rebellious hand into his palm and interlocked his fingers with hers.
Tang Yutong felt the warmth of their interlocked fingers. His knuckles were distinct, filling every gap between her fingers perfectly, like two pieces of a puzzle that were meant to fit together.
The temperature of each other's bodies flowed between their skins, and even their breathing became synchronized unconsciously.
She pursed her lips to suppress the corners of her mouth that were rising, but a light laugh still escaped her...
Seeing this, Chenchen protested dissatisfiedly: "I want to eat strawberries too!"
"Okay, okay, here you go, little greedy cat."
Tang Yutong quickly agreed, saying that what had just happened was over.
Chu Ci lowered his eyes and glanced at his watch. The metal dial shone with a warm luster under the candlelight:
"Then let's go sit over there. The show is about to start."
Tang Yutong was stunned when she heard this: "What performance?"
Chu Ci curled his lips into a smile and said mysteriously, "You'll know in a moment."
At some point, viewing seats had been set up on the edge of the rooftop. Creamy white folding chairs surrounded small wooden tables, each with a windproof glass candlestick.
Chu Ci settled them and turned to get food from the long table. His back was stretched out by the flickering candlelight, and the hem of his shirt was lifted up with his movement, revealing a faint waistline.
When he came back, he had a big tray in his hand, which contained the grapes that Tang Yutong liked to eat, the strawberries that Chenchen had been longing for, and a plate of dessert.
He gently placed the delicate porcelain plate in front of Chenchen. Crystal clear water droplets hung on the bright red strawberries.
"Eat it. I picked it especially for you. They are all the sweetest."
As Chu Ci spoke, he tapped his fingertips twice on the table, as if completing a small ritual.
"Thank you, uncle." Chenchen thanked him politely.
Chu Ci looked at Chenchen and subconsciously thought of Lu Yiran. He looked at Mu Nanyan casually:
"I wonder what Miss Mu likes to eat? I'll get it for you."
Before Mu Nanyan could speak, Tang Yutong said directly:
"No need to take it. Yanyan and I have similar tastes. We both like eating grapes."
Tang Yutong picked up a plump grape from the plate and came towards Mu Nanyan, deliberately speaking in a dramatic voice:
"Come on, my beloved, open your mouth~"
Mu Nanyan was really embarrassed. It was bad enough that Tang Yutong was making such a fuss in private, but there were outsiders here!
Mu Nanyan's ears turned slightly red. She caught a glimpse of Chu Ci raising his eyebrows out of the corner of her eye, but she still resigned herself to her fate and opened her mouth to take it.
The moment the sweet juice burst on the tip of the tongue, Tang Yutong's triumphant smile was within reach.
Chu Ci couldn't help but smile when he saw this scene.
After spending half a month together, he has gained a certain understanding of Tang Yutong's personality. This is indeed her style.
In front of outsiders, she is like a flower on the mountain top covered with thin ice, cold and distant, but around familiar people, she immediately turns into a nagging little sun, with a cute and imaginative madness hidden in her words.
Chu Ci continued the topic, "I see. No wonder you two can become good friends."
Tang Yutong's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "Of course! When I was in college, Yanyan and I lived in the same dormitory. We were the best friends. Do you know why?"
"Why?" Chu Ci asked with pretended curiosity.
"Because we can really get along! We were a hot pot duo back in college...but the main reason is, Yanyan's cooking is so delicious!"
Tang Yutong winked cunningly as she spoke. Mu Nanyan couldn't help but jokingly said,
"I think you came here just for my cooking skills. When I worked part-time in the school cafeteria, you asked me to cook for you every day."
Tang Yutong stamped her feet in mock anger: "You even said that it was because your cooking was so delicious that I gained weight."
"Don't talk like I forced you to eat it. I don't know who can eat two bowls of rice in one meal..."
Before Mu Nanyan finished speaking, Tang Yutong came over and covered her mouth, staring at her and said with gritted teeth:
"Don't expose other people's secrets like this, give me some face..."
As Tang Yutong spoke, she winked in the direction where Chu Ci was, indicating that Chu Ci was still there!
Seeing this, Chu Ci couldn't help laughing:
"Do I need her to expose your secrets? On the second day after we met, I already saw how much you eat. I can only say... you have a really good appetite..."
Hearing this, Tang Yutong instantly recalled the time when Chu Ci took him to the Moonlight Restaurant for dinner... She had finished the amount for two people by herself... And the last time they went to Chu Ci's friend's restaurant, the waiter specially increased the portion size...
Her face instantly turned red to her ears, and she covered her face with her hands and wailed, "Ah! Stop talking..."
Tang Yutong now wished she could find a hole to crawl into. She swore that if she knew she would be in a relationship with Chu Ci in the future, she would never do such a thing... She had to be reserved no matter what.
Mu Nanyan looked at her bestie and raised her eyebrows curiously. Seeing this, Tang Yutong hurriedly explained:
"That's all a misunderstanding. Actually, I can't eat much now. I only eat half a bowl of rice for each meal... Look, I've lost weight..."
Tang Yutong suddenly blinked and pouted in a wronged manner:
"Today is my birthday. Can you please take care of the birthday boy's mood?"
Chu Ci finally woke up from his dream and looked at his watch, a mysterious smile on his lips:
"Are you ready?"
"What……"
Tang Yutong turned around in confusion, but before he could finish his words, his attention was suddenly drawn away by the first cluster of light in the sky.
In the night sky, 520 drones are like stars fallen into the earth, buzzing and weaving a flowing galaxy.
Those points of light suddenly gathered together, outlining Tang Yutong's bright smile in the deep night.
That was a photo Chu Ci took secretly in her office. She asked him why he took the photo of her, but he just smiled and didn't answer.
"It's my godmother! My godmother is in heaven!"
Chenchen jumped excitedly, pointing his little hand at the night sky.
Mu Nanyan looked up at this carefully choreographed performance, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She originally thought that Chu Ci's birthday celebration would be clichéd, but the stunning drone show before her, coupled with the unique layout of the rooftop, all demonstrated the love and care this man poured into her.
Tang Yutong's eyes gradually became moist and she couldn't utter a word. It turned out that he had been preparing a birthday present for her a week ago, but she was still hesitating whether to end this relationship.
When Tang Yutong thought of this, a wave of guilt surged in her heart. They had only known each other for half a month, but he was willing to spend so much time on her just to make her smile.
The light and shadow in the night sky continued to change, and the next picture was a photo of her and Chu Ci at the racetrack. It was their only photo together.
The drone accurately captured the silhouettes of the two people standing side by side, even her hair that was blown by the wind was accurate.
Immediately afterwards, a huge heart bloomed in the night sky, and then split into two hearts tightly connected to each other, with the words "CC" and "TYT" flashing in the middle of the two hearts respectively.
The screen then changed to a message of "Happy 29th Birthday," and then transformed into tonight's exquisite European-style castle cake, a blooming rose, and a dazzling meteor shower...
It turns out that everything tonight was in his plan...
When the words "Thank you for being in my life" slowly emerged, Tang Yutong's tears finally burst out.
Finally, the night sky freezes on a line of warm words:
"Happy birthday, my girl."
The night breeze blew gently, Tang Yutong turned around and threw herself into Chu Ci's arms, burying her face deeply in his chest.
Chu Ci hugged her gently and placed a light kiss on the top of her head. No words were needed at this moment, the starry sky was the best confession.
Mu Nanyan looked at the two people hugging each other, and the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously. She was really happy for Tang Yutong and hoped that she could continue to be happy like this.
She gently pulled Chenchen's hand, made a silent gesture, and mouthed, "We'll come back later."
Chenchen nodded obediently, the starlight in the sky still reflected in his big eyes.
The mother and son tiptoed off the rooftop and took the elevator back to their previous box.
Just as Mu Nanyan was about to push the door open, her cell phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the caller ID, squatted down, and said softly to Chenchen:
"Baby, can you go in and wait for Mommy first? Mommy will be back as soon as she receives a call."
"good."
Chenchen responded crisply and skipped into the box.
Mu Nanyan made sure that Chenchen was sitting safely on the sofa, then she gently closed the door and answered the phone.
After Chenchen finished speaking, he walked into the box. Mu Nanyan watched Chenchen sit on the sofa, then closed the door of the box and pressed the answer button.
"Hello, Jiuze." There was a hint of surprise in her voice.
Shangguan Jiuze's gentle voice came from the other end of the phone:
"Nan Yan, how have you been lately?"
Mu Nanyan unconsciously relaxed her shoulders, leaned against the wall in the corridor, and said with a smile:
"I'm fine. You called me out of the blue. Are you asking about the dress?"
"Yes, I called to ask about the dress. How long will it take you to finish it?"
Mu Nanyan smiled knowingly: "It's almost done. When is your sister free? You can ask her to come to the studio to try it on. If there are any problems, we can make changes immediately."
There was a hint of apology in Shangguan Jiuze's voice:
"Nan Yan...my sister has been preparing for an exam lately, and my mom is afraid she'll be distracted and it'll affect her exams, so she basically doesn't let her go out. Can you send someone to bring some clothes over to try on? Or I can send someone to pick them up, and I'll talk to you if there's any problem?"
Mu Nanyan tapped the wall lightly with her fingertips and thought for a moment:
"I won't be in Haicheng these two days. How about this? I'll personally deliver it when I get back to Haicheng. It would be more convenient for us to discuss any details in person."
"Thank you for your help, it's settled."
Shangguan Jiuze's tone was obviously relaxed. After a few polite words, Mu Nanyan hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Mu Nanyan pushed open the door of the box. The scene in front of her made her smile. Chenchen was surrounded by several young girls. His little face was flushed and he was holding a bunch of candies in his hands.
She smiled and walked over there.
When Chenchen saw her, he jumped off the sofa and threw himself into Mu Nanyan's arms like a happy little bird.
"Sister Yan!"
Upon hearing this, the other people all looked towards Mu Nanyan. Yihe was jointly run by Mu Nanyan and Tang Yutong, so they naturally knew Mu Nanyan's identity. They all smiled and greeted Mu Nanyan:
"Mr. Mu."
This name made Mu Nanyan slightly stunned.
In her studio, everyone is used to calling her Grace. In China, more people call her Designer Mu. The title "President Mu" makes her feel a little uncomfortable. It took her a while to realize that everyone is calling her.
Mu Nanyan smiled and said:
"Everyone is here to celebrate Yutong's birthday today. Don't be so restrained. Yihe is mainly managed by Yutong now. You can just call her boss. You can call me Nanyan or Sister Yan."
The girls looked at each other, obviously not expecting the boss behind the scenes to be so approachable.
Seeing that they were feeling uncomfortable, Mu Nanyan smiled and took the initiative to talk:
"What were you talking about just now?"
One of the young girls quickly replied:
"Mr. Tang just sent us a message, asking us to go to the rooftop and to call you over with us."
Mu Nanyan raised her eyebrows when she heard this. Did they end their time together so soon? She took Chenchen's hand and said,
"Then let's go up."
When the group took the elevator upstairs, Chu Ci's friend happened to catch up, pushing the exquisite castle cake.
When they walked onto the rooftop and saw the scene inside, the girls exclaimed in unison.
"Oh my god! This is so romantic!"
A girl covered her mouth and looked at the starry lights in the sky with sparkling eyes.
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