CHAPTER 264: CHAPTER 264: BIRTHDAY CAKE SMASHES INTO THE FACE (1)

This kind of gesture wasn’t the first time, but Mi Jing still found it refreshing and used her fingers to outline Shen Lingxing’s profile, feeling delighted and amused.

Tracing and sketching, Mi Jing’s arms wrapped around Shen Lingxing’s neck. She then lifted her head and kissed his chin. Her red lips lingered on his mouth...

The kiss was light, like a feather teasing, and it tickled Shen Lingxing’s heart, making him deepen the kiss uncontrollably.

For a long while, after the kiss ended, Mi Jing’s breath was slightly rapid, her face as rosy as peach blossoms, extraordinarily charming and lovely.

"Next time you’re angry, you can hit me or scold me, but you can’t ignore me." Shen Lingxing’s large hand caressed Mi Jing’s cheek, his thumb gently stroking her smooth skin, his brow filled with tenderness, but his voice was slightly stern.

"Then you stay away from other women in the future." Mi Jing said with a stern face.

"When have I ever been close to other women except you?" Shen Lingxing asked softly.

"How would I know? I don’t follow you around 24/7." Mi Jing glared at Shen Lingxing and then looked away.

"Then in the future, you can stay by my side 24/7." Shen Lingxing gently stroked Mi Jing’s eyebrows and murmured softly.

Hearing this, Mi Jing smiled and then asked, "Why did you agree to marry me in the first place?"

The topic changed so suddenly, but Shen Lingxing didn’t hesitate at all, calmly saying, "I thought you were suitable."

Suitable?

Just a few brief encounters, and he thought she was suitable? Could it be that she looked like his dream lover? So he fell in love at first sight, then fell even deeper at the second sight?

Thinking this, Mi Jing couldn’t help but admire her imagination. Then, thinking of Yao Xinchun’s alluring and charming appearance, she felt that her thoughts were a bit ridiculous.

Yao Xinchun was so perfect. A dazzling beauty like her should be his dream lover, right?

But this didn’t matter. What mattered was Shen Lingxing’s attitude!

"At first, I just found you pleasing to the eye."

As she said this, Mi Jing’s mind flashed back to the scene in the coffee shop when she impulsively "proposed" to Shen Lingxing. She thought she was quite silly then and couldn’t help but smile. That beautiful smile fell into Shen Lingxing’s eyes like the most beautiful scenery, captivating his attention and making him reluctant to look away.

"Luckily, I caught your eye. Otherwise, where would I find such a cute and beautiful wife like you?" Shen Lingxing kissed Mi Jing’s cheek and then whispered softly in her ear.

Hearing this, Mi Jing felt sweet inside but didn’t acknowledge it outwardly, smiling as she said, "There are plenty of cute and beautiful women in this world."

"But there’s only one you, and no one can replace you!" Shen Lingxing said it naturally and easily, without pretending to flatter or trying to be romantic, just simply saying what he felt.

To Mi Jing, these words were undoubtedly the most beautiful love words, even more touching and reassuring than "I love you," making her feel bold and fearless, even if ten Yao Xinchuns appeared before her!

"Husband, I love you, so no matter what, you can’t leave me." Mi Jing said with a smile, her arms wrapped around Shen Lingxing’s neck, her tone somewhat insistent.

"Silly girl, still overthinking?" Shen Lingxing asked helplessly.

"Not overthinking." She wasn’t seeking a promise; she just wanted to hear some comforting words from him at that moment.

Shen Lingxing didn’t fully understand a woman’s heart, but he was infinitely willing to comply with Mi Jing. Since she said she wasn’t overthinking, he didn’t continue the topic. Instead, he earnestly said, as if making a vow, "I will never leave you for the rest of my life."

"Really?" Mi Jing asked, grinning foolishly.

"Really." Shen Lingxing nodded sincerely.

Smooch—

Mi Jing happily kissed Shen Lingxing on the lips. As her red lips moved away, Shen Lingxing slightly leaned forward and pecked her lips, then picked her up and steadily walked upstairs before the two fell onto the large bed together...

Due to a traffic accident on the highway, the car was stuck in traffic for a long time. When Ruan Pianran got off at the station, it was already nearly nine at night. She was tired and hungry, but her mood remained cheerful.

Today was An Mingyuan’s birthday. Ruan Pianran had come all the way from Cili to surprise him. Before catching the bus to Jin City, she had already called to order a birthday cake. But because the bakery was a bit far from An Mingyuan’s place, to save time, she had to take a taxi.

But the station was crowded, with many taxis passing by and stopping, but also many people waiting for them. She had to wait quite a while before catching a cab.

After picking up the cake, she reached An Mingyuan’s place past ten. Standing downstairs, looking at the familiar window on a certain floor with lights on, her steps suddenly paused, and a faint bitter smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Would he wait for her? Or was he happily celebrating with his roommates right now?

Ruan Pianran’s heart was filled with uncertainty about these two possibilities.

This time, she had only told Mi Jing. Although she said she wanted to surprise An Mingyuan for his birthday, she had another purpose—to bet on whether the love she had held onto for so many years was worth continuing.

It’s said that women in love are smart, always having keen instincts about their partner’s behavior. Although Ruan Pianran trusted An Mingyuan greatly, trust depended on the other person constantly giving her a sense of security. If that sense of security disappeared, suspicion and distrust would inevitably follow.

Therefore, Ruan Pianran came here with suspicion!

In truth, Ruan Pianran’s feelings were quite conflicted. On the way, she was filled with anticipation, imagining countless times the surprise on An Mingyuan’s face when he saw her. But the closer she got to the destination, the more obvious her unease became, and she subconsciously wanted to avoid it.

Yet avoiding it wouldn’t solve any problems!

After standing downstairs for five minutes, Ruan Pianran dragged her tired body upward. Her steps were slow, her mood heavy, and all the relaxation, expectation, and mild joy she felt at the station had completely disappeared.

The hallway was dim; she had to step harder to get the sensor lights to turn on. Carrying her luggage in one hand and the cake in the other, she walked up to the fourth floor, her breath disordered.

Without knocking, she gently put her luggage by the door, took a few breaths, and then pulled out the key from her handbag.