"Let me drive it."

After walking out of the Luo family villa, Chen Xu took the initiative to walk to the driver's door. Luo Xiyun handed him the key. When getting in the car, he turned around and wiped the tears from his face.

Chen Xu pretended not to see her actions. After she got in the car and fastened her seat belt, he slowly started the car.

He didn't drive fast. After leaving the community gate, he drove onto a road.

Ten minutes later, the car stopped on the side of the road.

Chen Xu said, "Wait for me, I'm going to buy something." Then he unbuckled his seat belt, opened the car door and got out.

Luo Xiyun had been looking out the window, feeling a little depressed, and didn't pay any attention to where she was. Before she could react, Chen Xu had already run out.

She supported her chin with her hand, looked at the pedestrians outside the car window, waiting for Chen Xu to come back.

After a while, Chen Xu came back with a bag and went around to the other side of the road to get on the car.

She asked curiously, "What did you buy?"

After Chen Xu closed the car door, he carefully took out the contents of the bag. It was a palm-sized blue cake with an exquisite Cupid pattern on it.

She couldn't help but be stunned.

Chen Xu opened the cake's packaging, put it on his lap, took out a small red candle from the bag, inserted it into the cake, and lit the candle with a lighter.

Then he picked up the cake, held it in front of her, smiled and said, "Happy birthday."

Luo Xiyun looked at him blankly, with a mist in his eyes.

At this moment, the lights in the car went out by themselves. The bright street lights outside were blocked by the window films on both sides, and the light of the small candle was reflected in her eyes.

"Sorry, we didn't prepare any cakes in advance, so we had to buy a small one at the last minute."

Chen Xu felt somewhat regretful. She originally thought that it was a birthday party at her father's house, but it turned out like this.

Seeing that she was just looking at him and not saying anything, he said helplessly, "If you don't make a wish, the candles will burn out."

Luo Xiyun crossed his hands and closed his eyes.

A second later, she opened her eyes and blew out the candle.

"That's right."

Chen Xu put the cake aside, turned on the lights in the car, then took out a red square box from his pocket, put it in her hand, and said, "This is a gift for you."

He said, "Open it and take a look."

Luo Xiyun opened the lid of the box, revealing a ring inside. Under the light from the roof of the car, the ring reflected a metallic luster, and at this moment, it was so dazzling.

Her eyes seemed to be attracted by the ring, and after a while, she asked, "How did you know that today is my birthday?"

"I asked Secretary Guo secretly." Chen Xu said, "I wanted to give you a surprise, but I didn't expect you to get there first. How is it? Do you like it?"

Luo Xiyun handed the ring to him, stretched out his left hand, and said, "Put it on me."

Chen Xu took out the ring and said, "Think carefully. After you put it on, you are mine and you can't escape from now on."

Luo Xiyun looked into his eyes and asked, "Will you always love me?"

Chen Xu looked at her with a heart full of tenderness, and said, "I will always love you."

"Put it on for me."

Chen Xu slowly put the ring onto her middle finger; it was just the right size.

After putting the ring on her hand, Luo Xiyun put her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder.

After a long time, Chen Xu said, "Let me take you back."

Luo Xiyun stroked the back of his hand gently with her fingers and said, "I thought you would take me to your place. Yu Meng is still living in my house now."

"Don't regret it."

Chen Xu whispered, "You're having your period, aren't you?"

Luo Xiyun's cheeks flushed, and he murmured, "You are indeed a pervert."

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The next morning, when Chen Xu opened his eyes, he saw Luo Xiyun's face. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was steady. She was obviously still asleep.

He fished out his cell phone from under his pillow and saw that it was already six o'clock.

Last night, after he sent Luo Xiyun back, she didn't let him leave, so he stayed.

Nothing happened, of course, except that he fell asleep a few hours later than usual, so he woke up late.

He knew that last night had a symbolic meaning for both of them, which was why Luo Xiyun insisted on letting him stay.

He got up quietly, opened the door and walked out.

This was the first time he had entered Luo Xiyun's home. The house was quite big, with three bedrooms and two living rooms. The decoration was new, the house was spotlessly clean, and the things were neatly arranged, which looked very comfortable.

However, it would be very time-consuming to clean up. Luo Xiyun is so busy at work, so he must have hired a cleaner. I don't know how much it would cost to clean to this extent.

There was a treadmill in front of the balcony. He walked over and opened the curtains. It was already daybreak, and the golden sunlight shone in obliquely.

He warmed up for a while, turned on the treadmill, and started running.

The room is well soundproofed, so you don't have to worry about disturbing people who are sleeping in the room.

He was used to running outdoors, and he felt a little uncomfortable when he switched to a treadmill.

At 7:30, the door of another room opened and Liu Yumeng came out. Seeing him running on the treadmill, her eyes darkened and she asked, "Why are you here?"

Chen Xu heard the sound, turned off the treadmill, walked out, wiped the sweat off his face, and said, "I stayed here last night."

Liu Yumeng's face looked a little unhappy, "You actually used your birthday to..."

Chen Xu said, "Come to think of it, I have to thank you. You can be said to be our matchmaker, so I must treat you to a meal."

"No need to eat. I'm afraid I won't be able to eat."

Liu Yumeng said coldly, "Don't be too proud. You won't be able to pass Xiyun's father's test."

Chen Xu smiled slightly and did not argue with her. He said, "I cooked some porridge. Do you want to have some for breakfast?"

"No need." Liu Yumeng said, then walked out of the door and left, slamming the door shut.

Chen Xu found it a little funny and continued running.

At around eight o'clock, Luo Xiyun also woke up. After washing up, the two had breakfast together.

"By the way, I have to attend a banquet tonight, which will probably end at ten o'clock. You can pick me up then." Luo Xiyun said.

Chen Xu asked casually, "What banquet?"

"Wanhua's online sales have broken the record. Liu Kun said he would hold a celebration banquet. Fang Dong has also sent people over, and some partners will also come." Luo Xiyun explained.

This was the first time Chen Xu had heard of this. He said in surprise, "Then I really have to congratulate you."

"Thanks."

Seeing that she didn't seem to be affected by what happened to her father last night, Chen Xu finally felt relieved.

(End of this chapter)