As soon as the words fell, a slightly cool kiss landed on her lips.
At first, it was just a light kiss, but gradually, he seemed unsatisfied. His large hand shifted from her waist to the back of her neck, cupping her head to pull her even closer as the kiss deepened.
Licking and biting, the only sound left in the quiet living room was the blush-inducing sound of their kissing.
After an unknown amount of time, Shu Qingqing finally started to lose her breath.
Lu Bochuan stopped, resting his forehead against hers while panting slightly: "Again?"
His deep voice carried a hint of coaxing.
Shu Qingqing hung her arms around his neck and bit her lip: "My neck hurts."
The next second, she was swept up into his arms. Lu Bochuan secured her legs, pressed her against the wall, and kissed her again.
Now at eye level, Shu Qingqing no longer had to tilt her head back, allowing her to lean into the kiss even more deeply.
But soon, a tender child's voice rang out in the quiet air: "Huh? Why is there a birthday cake here?"
Lu Xun rubbed his eyes and walked over to confirm. It was indeed a cake. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the two figures standing by the wall: "Daddy, Mommy, why is there a cake here?"
Pausing for a moment, Lu Xun asked another question: "Daddy, why are you holding Mommy?"
"Uh..." Shu Qingqing patted Lu Bochuan, signaling him to put her down.
"Well, you see..." Shu Qingqing didn't know how to explain, so she could only change the subject. "There's a cake because it's Daddy's birthday today. Lu Xun, come here and wish Daddy a happy birthday."
"It's Daddy's birthday today! That's so cool!" Lu Xun trotted over and hugged Lu Bochuan's thigh: "Happy birthday, Daddy! I wish you immortality!"
Shu Qingqing burst out laughing. She had no idea where Lu Xun had learned that phrase, and he had even remembered it wrong.
After saying that, Lu Xun trotted over to the other side of the hallway and knocked on Lu Yu's door: "Brother, Brother, wake up! Get up and celebrate Daddy's birthday!"
Having received the blessing of immortality, Lu Bochuan felt a bit frustrated as he pulled Shu Qingqing back into his arms: "Why is he awake?"
Shu Qingqing held back her laughter: "He probably got up to use the bathroom." Lu Xun's bedroom didn't have an en-suite bathroom.
Lu Bochuan frowned, thought for a moment, and leaned his head down to her ear: "Change locations?"
Shu Qingqing pushed him: "Lu Yu is coming."
Awakened by the noise, Lu Yu groggily opened his door, only to be dragged toward the living room by Lu Xun.
Seeing the cake on the coffee table, he finally realized that today was Lu Bochuan's birthday.
He had prepared a birthday gift well in advance.
Lu Yu turned around, went back to his room, and brought out an exquisite gift box. "Dad, happy birthday."
Shu Qingqing also remembered the cup and watch she had prepared, and quickly brought them over from the balcony: "Lu Bochuan, these are my gifts for you."
Lu Xun scratched his head. His brother gave their dad one gift, and their mom gave him two gifts, but he had nothing.
After thinking about it, he ran back to his room and brought out his favorite Ultraman figure: "Daddy, this is my gift to you!"
Lu Bochuan took it and rubbed his head: "Thank you, Lu Xun."
Lu Xun giggled: "Let's eat the cake now!"
In the living room at midnight, the family of four shared a delicate little cake before finally heading back to bed.
At noon the next day, they returned to the Lu family's old residence.
The old madam had carefully prepared a lavish lunch. After the family finished eating, she finally presented her gift.
"See if you like it?" The old madam handed Lu Bochuan an exquisite velvet box.
Lu Bochuan opened it, and inside was a gorgeous sapphire necklace.
"So pretty." Lu Xun reached out his little hand and touched it: "But aren't necklaces things that girls like? Daddy is a boy. Grandma, you made a mistake."
Old Madam Lu: "Grandma didn't make a mistake. If you don't believe me, ask your daddy."
Just as Lu Xun was about to ask, he saw his dad pick up the necklace and fasten it around his mom's neck.
"Oh my, this is too generous," Shu Qingqing said, though she had already run over to the mirror.
Lu Xun looked up: "Daddy, do you like Grandma's gift?"
Lu Bochuan's eyes closely followed Shu Qingqing: "Yes, I like it."
Half-understanding, Lu Xun sat down next to Lu Yu: "Brother, when is Daddy's next birthday?"
Lu Yu: "This time next year."
Oh, then next time he wouldn't give an Ultraman; he would give his daddy a necklace instead.
At night, a black Bentley drove out of the Lu family's old residence and headed toward the western suburbs.
Lu Bochuan held the steering wheel with one hand while his other hand firmly held Shu Qingqing's.
On her phone, messages from Chu Wei kept popping up:
[Chu Wei: Picture.jpg How about it, sister-in-law? The setup isn't bad, right?]
[Chu Wei: Sister-in-law, remember to blindfold my brother later. There's a big surprise.]
Shu Qingqing replied saying no problem.
Half an hour later, the car arrived at the entrance of the villa.
Lu Bochuan held Shu Qingqing's hand, ready to go in, but she tugged on his shoulder: "Lu Bochuan, come here. Let me put this on you."
Lu Bochuan watched her pull a ribbon from her neck and hold it up, feeling a bit confused.
Shu Qingqing: "Chu Wei said he prepared a surprise for you and told me to blindfold you before bringing you in. Hurry up and lower your head."
Lu Bochuan smiled helplessly, bent down, and let her tie it around his eyes.
Shu Qingqing linked her arm with Lu Bochuan's and walked inside. As soon as they entered, they saw a large object placed in the open space in the middle of the villa, covered by a black cloth.
A group of people stood next to the black cloth, holding party poppers.
Chu Wei counted to three, and as the party poppers went off, the massive object under the black cloth was revealed. It was a uniquely designed vintage car.
At the same time, Shu Qingqing also untied the ribbon for Lu Bochuan.
"How about it, Bochuan? Are you surprised? I stumbled upon it during my last business trip to Country Y. Knowing you've been looking for it for a long time, I bought it especially for you."
Lu Bochuan was indeed very happy. He patted Chu Wei on the shoulder: "Thanks."
While talking, everyone went into the villa together.
Just as Lu Bochuan took Shu Qingqing's hand and sat down on the sofa, a purple figure suddenly walked in from outside.
"Bochuan, happy birthday. This is a gift I flew to Country L to buy for you personally," Ren Qiuyang said, presenting an exquisite gift box to Lu Bochuan.
Shu Qingqing suddenly frowned.
The air grew quiet.
Everyone looked at Ren Qiuyang and then at Shu Qingqing; for a moment, no one dared to speak.
Ren Qiuyang acted as if she had just noticed, saying in surprise: "Oh, Qingqing, why is your outfit the same as mine?"
Low murmurs of discussion arose from the side:
"They're wearing the same outfit. What a coincidence?"
"And it's the exact same dress."
"Not just the dress, even their hairstyles are a bit similar."
"This is a bit awkward."
Ren Qiuyang bit her lip innocently: "When I bought it, the Sales Associate clearly said there was only one piece. But you shouldn't mind, right, Qingqing? Even if the clothes are the same, we're wearing them in different styles."
As she spoke, Ren Qiuyang puffed out her chest, her proud curves ready to burst forth.
