Her statement was so absurd that Cheng Yanzheng even doubted whether he had understood it.
"...Why is it just an experience? Why can't it be a lifelong commitment?"
Jiang Tian's smile remained unchanged: "Because for me, life is about experiencing things. How can you judge what it means to be faithful until the very last moment of your life? My view on love is to cherish the present."
Cheng Yanzheng's brows furrowed deeply.
As if sensing his current state of mind, Jiang Tian said to him, "You can think about it carefully. If you think it's not suitable, then we can continue to be friends."
"I need to go to the company to take a look, so I'll be leaving now."
As they reached the door, Jiang Tian smiled and said to him, "Your brothers should be waiting to celebrate your birthday. I just found out it was your birthday yesterday. I'm sorry, I haven't prepared a gift for you yet. You can look forward to it. Give me some more time, and I'll work hard to finish it."
"And happy birthday."
Gazing into her eyes and brows, Cheng Yanzheng waited a long while before slowly saying, "Thank you."
"Then I'll be going now."
She comes and goes freely, carefree and unrestrained.
She was so busy with her work, and she loved her career so much.
Even though the two of them had just discussed a very profound issue, Jiang Tian was able to quickly pull herself out of her emotions and immerse herself in her focused work.
Cheng Yanzheng is a meticulous person in his daily life, and he is equally dedicated to his work.
But today, he was unusually flustered.
He didn't know what to do.
The two seemed to be briefly caught in an awkward and tense situation.
Last night's passionate encounter has become something the two of them can't talk about after waking up.
Perhaps it's just that he's someone you can't mention.
Jiang Tian appeared open and honest, and even offered him a suggestion to experience being in a relationship.
However, he couldn't respond to Jiang Tian's idea in the short term.
Cheng Yanzheng was still in a daze even after her figure disappeared from his sight.
He knew that Jiang Tian was not lying.
If she wanted to, she would become the perfect lover.
Few men can resist her charm, at least he couldn't.
But his attitude towards love and marriage was completely different from hers.
The two of them held almost completely opposite values.
Jiang Tian had already admitted that she only wanted to give him an experience, but he wanted more.
In Jiang Tian's view, experience is the result.
But for him, spending a long time together was the outcome he wanted.
………………
Cheng Yanzheng went out and had a great time with his brothers for a day, and it felt like they were back in their youthful days.
But after sending his brothers to the airport, Cheng Yanzheng felt an inexplicable emptiness in his heart.
They drank heavily yesterday, so today they'll just have a simple meal.
The group also asked about Jiang Tian, and Cheng Yanzheng told the truth that she was working overtime.
"She must have prepared a gift for you, right? Maybe you'll get a surprise when you get home."
His brothers winked and smiled at him.
Cheng Yanzheng looked at them without saying anything, thus changing the subject.
Jiang Tian would give him gifts, but those were gifts from friends to friends.
Their relationship was fake from the start.
Thinking of her suggestion, Cheng Yanzheng felt even more conflicted.
Back in the car, Cheng Yanzheng turned on his phone and checked the call log.
In previous years, his parents were not close to him and never celebrated his birthday.
But they never forgot Gao Yaohong's birthday.
In recent years, his relationship with his parents has shown signs of thawing. His parents have been calling to wish him a happy birthday or inviting him back to their old house to celebrate his birthday.
But after he finished eating with his friends, and now that the lights are on at night, there isn't a single call on his personal phone.
In previous years, the phone call would have been made long ago by this time.
Gao Yaohong returned, and his parents once again showed him the cruel truth: in their hearts, their youngest son would always be the one they loved the most.
His eldest son was always a dispensable figure.
Humans shouldn't have so much greed. Cheng Yanzheng turned off his phone expressionlessly and started the car.
It was no surprise that his parents didn't love him, but he spent many years analyzing why they didn't love him and trying to win their affection.
That's incredibly stupid.
Time has passed, and he has lived for more than twenty years. He won't be so foolish again.
Cheng Yanzheng didn't want to think about anything related to him and the Cheng family anymore.
He is not alone today, so why should he expect a blessing call from family members that is unlikely to come?
He buried the slight disappointment in his heart deep down.
When he got home, his expression didn't change much.
The day was almost over, and his birthday was just another ordinary day.
He turned on the light casually and discovered that the living room had been completely rearranged.
The entire living room exudes a cheerful and festive atmosphere.
His heartbeat gradually quickened.
Just then, the birthday song started playing.
At the corner, Jiang Tian, carrying a small cake, walked step by step to him.
Ignoring his surprised expression, Jiang Tian smiled and said to him, "Although the real gift will be given to you in a few days, I made a small cake for you today. Please accept my little gift."
Cheng Yanzheng was almost frozen, his mind went blank, and he didn't know what to say.
He had no expectations, but he was surprised to receive a cake made by Jiang Tian herself.
Seeing the small, exquisite cake, Cheng Yanzheng's eyes welled up with tears.
His heart felt both bittersweet and warm.
"Thank you, thank you—" His voice was hoarse with suppressed emotion.
"You're welcome. I like to surprise people. I'll be very happy if you like the cake I made. I'll sing you a birthday song, and you can blow out the candles and make a wish."
Cheng Yanzheng looked at her, his gaze deep.
She was incredibly gentle at that moment, so gentle that he felt like crying.
He thought Jiang Tian had done enough for him, but she would give him even more, and even more.
So this is how she shows kindness to someone.
For some reason, Cheng Yanzheng took the cake from her and carefully placed it on the table.
Then, he looked down at her and asked, "Can I hug you?"
Jiang Tian's eyes held a smile and encouragement: "Sure."
Cheng Yanzheng cautiously approached her, stretched out his arms, and pulled her into his embrace.
This is what it feels like to hold her.
A sense of fulfillment and satisfaction filled his heart.
The peace and relaxation that emanated from the depths of his heart was almost irresistible to him.
Cheng Yanzheng held her, remaining motionless for a long time.
Jiang Tian let him hold her.
After what seemed like an eternity, Cheng Yanzheng slowly released her: "That dating suggestion you gave me today... is it still valid?"
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