Chapter 60 Birthday (3)
The two boarded the yacht hand in hand.
The yacht was filled with tulips that had been airlifted from the Netherlands this morning, each costing more than 300 yuan.
It's both romantic and beautiful.
Bai Zhenzhu simply took off her high heels and stood on the deck, surrounded by flowers, with classic scenes from "Titanic" flashing through her mind.
Then he extended his hand in an inviting gesture, "Shi Jin, if you jump, I jump?"
Shi Jin understood immediately.
That one glance they exchanged made it seem as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, brushed against my hair. In the distance, the sea and the night sky merged into a deep blue expanse, and starlight sprinkled on the shimmering waves, like shattered diamonds sinking into the deep sea.
White Pearl gazed ahead, raised her hand to lightly touch the railing, her fingertips brushing against the cold metal.
Shi Jin stood behind Bai Zhenzhu, pressed tightly against her back, and slowly opened his arms, holding Bai Zhenzhu's hand...
In an instant, their breaths resonated with the rise and fall of the waves.
The warm yellow lights on the deck stretched the shadows of the two people long, overlapping with the black silhouette of the yacht.
A romantic G minor melody faintly drifted from behind, and the boat trembled slightly as it sliced through the sea.
This moment of embrace is woven into the vast night and the romance of the yacht...
"3, 2, 1..."
Shi Jin suddenly whispered in Bai Zhenzhu's ear.
The next second, thousands of drones appeared in the sky, spelling out "Happy Birthday, White Pearl".
Then they changed into various other designs, including a birthday cake, the English words "happy birthday," a princess dress, a pearl necklace, and so on.
The performance lasted a full half hour before it ended.
Bai Zhenzhu stared blankly, her eyes sparkling with starlight, her heart pounding wildly, feeling a thrill she had never experienced before.
But she knew clearly that this fluttering feeling wasn't because of Shi Jin.
A love of romance is in every girl's nature; it's perfectly normal to be moved and deeply captivated by beautiful things.
Do you like it?
Looking at Bai Zhenzhu's excited and shocked expression, Shi Jin felt a tenderness in his heart.
White Pearl nodded vigorously, "I like it, I like it very much!"
Her eyes grew even darker, and the corners of her lips suddenly curved into a smile.
That smile, with its curved eyebrows and sweet, charming appearance, was incredibly captivating.
Shi Jin was momentarily stunned. In fact, he had been ignoring Bai Zhenzhu's beauty, or rather, he had been deliberately ignoring her beauty.
But now things are different. His heart is pure, so he has come to appreciate the beauty of white pearls.
"Shi Jin, I think many, many years from now, I will remember this moment, remember a man named Shi Jin who prepared such a romantic surprise for me..." she murmured softly, but every word carried immense weight.
...
Shi Jin brought over two glasses of red wine, which Bai Zhenzhu naturally accepted and took a small sip.
The two stood on the deck, enjoying the breeze and chatting over red wine.
"Shi Jin, this is the happiest birthday I've ever had!"
He casually put one hand in his pocket, looked at her with droopy eyelids, and said in a tone that seemed completely indifferent, "Well, whatever makes you happy."
"Will you be with me for every birthday from now on?"
She parted her cherry lips slightly, tilted her head slightly, revealing the delicate skin of her neck, her fingertips twirling a strand of hair.
Her eyes, shifting and turning, were like those of a playful cat, carrying a hint of cunning and allure.
"What about Qin Shen? What will happen to Qin Shen?" It sounded like a question, but it was also an interrogation.
Bai Zhenzhu's heart skipped a beat; she hadn't expected Shi Jin to be waiting for her here.
However, in order to please the "God of Wealth," Bai Zhenzhu could only say in a coquettish tone, "Qin Shen has been pestering me for a long time, insisting on celebrating my birthday. I really couldn't refuse, so... you know I'm a very understanding person!"
Shi Jin looked at Bai Zhenzhu with a hint of jealousy, carefully considering the truth or falsehood in her words.
"I called you so many times today, why didn't you answer?"
Do you want to hear the truth?
Shi Jin looked at her seriously and nodded.
"Because I'm angry with you..."
Shi Jin forced a "?" expression onto his face.
"Li Qianni told me this morning, 'You two, you two...'"
What happened between us?!
Shi Jin was so anxious that his forehead was covered in sweat, and he had long forgotten his composure just now.
She said you still can't forget her, you love her, and she wants me to stay away from you...
White Pearl let out two aggrieved whimpers.
"Shi Jin, I know you don't like me. The person you love has always been Li Qianni. Thank you for what you did for me tonight. I'm very touched. In the future... let's not see each other again!"
It was a clever move, a strategic retreat.
"pearl!"
Just as Bai Zhenzhu was about to turn and leave, Shi Jin pulled her into his arms...
Bai Zhenzhu's slightly flushed cheeks were pressed tightly against Shi Jin's chest. Even though the sea breeze was strong and the yacht was noisy, Bai Zhenzhu could still clearly hear the powerful beating of Shi Jin's heart.
"Shi Jin, do you like me?"
...
"And then? What did you say next?"
Shi's mother was sitting next to Shi Jin, cracking melon seeds and anxiously waiting for the next part to be told.
She was so anxious to hear her son bring up his relationship with Pearl.
Especially at the most crucial moment, I don't know how her idiotic son with low emotional intelligence finally answered Pearl.
But Shi Jin deliberately kept everyone in suspense, and even turned around to pick up the mouse to start the game.
Of course, Shi's mother couldn't let it go so easily, and immediately threatened, "Xiao Jin, if you don't explain yourself to me properly, I'll tell your second uncle tomorrow to bring your eldest nephew over..."
Upon hearing this, Shi Jin immediately complied.
That nephew of mine is a little devil; if he comes, he'll tear the roof off!
"Mom, you've really gone to great lengths to hear some gossip. Didn't you tell me before that you and Bai Zhenzhu were inseparable? Why don't you just ask her directly about this?"
"I wanted to ask her, but if Pearl gave me an answer I didn't want to hear, I'd have a heart attack! Ugh, stop talking nonsense and tell me quickly, how did you answer Pearl's question about whether you liked her or not?"
Shi Jin's thoughts drifted back to the yacht...
"Shi Jin, do you like me?"
Shi Jin stiffened, somewhat surprised to hear this question.
But clearly, this issue had reached a point where it had to be addressed between the two of them.
Shi Jin's carefully prepared birthday surprise—if he didn't like her, it would only mean he was being ridiculous.
White Pearl weakly raised her head in his arms, her wet and bright eyes fixed on him.
There was also a hint of unease and fear in them.
This rare sincerity made Shi Jin even more cautious. He hesitated for a long time before saying something: "Bai Zhenzhu, I don't know if I like you or not. Maybe... I do."
His misplaced affection for Li Qianni had led to his downfall, so he would be more certain before making a final decision about relationships.
He admitted that he currently has a good impression of Bai Zhenzhu, but whether he likes her or not is still hard to say.
He's a Libra, so he's prone to overthinking.
Bai Zhenzhu puffed out her cheeks and said somewhat angrily, "What do you mean by 'maybe'? If you like someone, you like them; if you don't, you don't. Shi Jin, are you kidding me?"
"I'm sorry, Pearl White, that's all I can say."
My thoughts suddenly returned.
It was because Shi Jin's mother had twisted his ear hard.
"Ouch! Mom! Why are you pinching my ear? It hurts!"
"I twisted your ear just to make you hurt! How could I have given birth to such a stupid son like you! Your father and I are both so smart and emotionally intelligent, tell me who you take after?! You didn't cherish the opportunity that was right in front of you, and you even said something like 'maybe you like her,' what a load of rubbish! You gave Pearl a yacht, two hundred million! Even if the Shi family is rich, it's not the kind of money a spendthrift like you can afford to squander. If you didn't like Pearl, I, I, I'd cut my head off and give it to you!"
Shi's mother was furious. If Shi's father had said such scumbag things when he was pursuing her, she would have thrown him into the sea to feed the sharks long ago.
"Mom, I'm doing this to be responsible for my feelings."
"What do you know about taking responsibility? Let me tell you, the best responsibility a man can have is to personally bring happiness to the woman he loves. Do you really want Pearl's happiness to come from another man?"
"Of course not!" Shi Jin suddenly raised his voice, even stretching his neck.
"That's right, you like pearls! Stop deceiving yourself and pretending to be aloof. Let me tell you, if you don't bring pearls home, you don't need to come back to this house again!"
Shi Jin touched her throbbing ear, and although she was impatient, she reluctantly said, "Okay, I understand."
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