On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

Seeing that Wang Susu had given a clear answer, Chen Mo immediately asked, "What exactly is it about?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Susu suddenly smiled, revealing a meaningful smile, and said, "It cannot be said, it cannot be said, the time is not yet right. This matter is not your concern, and you should not ask."

Now, Chen Mo was even more confused.

"So is it a good thing or a bad thing?"

Chen Mo was worried that Su Yuqing was troubled by something bad.

“You can say that.” Wang Susu glanced at Su Yuqing before smiling at Chen Mo and saying, “It’s a good thing, not only a good thing, but a great thing. In short, don’t worry about it or ask too many questions. You’ll know when the time comes.”

"What good news are you keeping from me?" Chen Mo asked, somewhat puzzled.

But when he saw the birthday party decorations around him, he suddenly wondered if it was his birthday?

While I was preparing for Su Yuqing's birthday, Su Yuqing was also planning her own birthday in advance.

Is it necessary to prepare so early?

After all, my birthday is after the college entrance exam.

Shouldn't we be focusing on our studies now?

Thinking about this, Chen Mo felt that his guess was a little wrong.

It was especially strange that Su Yuqing suddenly got close to Wang Susu.

What exactly is it that absolutely needs to be discussed with Wang Susu?

Since Wang Susu refused to say, Chen Mo naturally didn't ask any further questions.

Back at Su Yuqing's side, she was chatting with Zhao Yueyue and her sister.

Upon seeing Chen Mo arrive, Zhao Yueyue and her sister tactfully took each other's hands and, with smiles on their faces, slipped away to watch Huang Mao and Lin Yu'an play games.

Zhao Yuanyuan's gaze was almost glued to Lin Yu'an's focused profile. Only when her sister gently tugged at her did she seem to wake up from a dream and follow along.

The noisy game sound effects, the cheers of girls dancing, and the excited shouts of two children in front of the arcade machine all blended together, filling the villa to the brim.

Chen Mo sat down next to Su Yuqing on the quiet corner sofa, turning his head to look at her profile, which was particularly softly illuminated by the light.

"Don't you think it's too noisy?" Chen Mo asked softly, his voice just loud enough to penetrate the surrounding background noise and reach her ears.

Su Yuqing turned her head, her eyes still glistening with tears of emotion. Now, a genuine smile spread across her face, like a newly blooming gardenia, sweet and tinged with a satisfied languor: "No, it's really nice to have this lively atmosphere once in a while."

Her gaze slowly swept across every corner of the living room—her grandparents were smiling as they watched Li Mingyu and Lin Yuxi excitedly pressing buttons in front of the arcade machine.

Wang Susu and several other girls wiggled clumsily but joyfully on the dance machine, their laughter ringing out.

From the kitchen came the faint sounds of my mother and Aunt Chen Xi's cheerful laughter, along with the clatter of spatulas and the smell of cooking oil.

Her voice carried an unprecedented sense of relaxation, "It's warm, it's...real."

Chen Mo's heart softened at her words, and he reached out and naturally took her hand, which was resting on her lap.

Su Yuqing's fingers were slightly cool, but when his warm palm enveloped them, she only curled her fingertips slightly before letting him hold them, even adjusting her position slightly to intertwine their fingers more tightly. This was her silent dependence and response.

Chen Mo gently stroked the back of her hand with his thumb, his gaze falling on her slightly reddened eyes, filled with pure tenderness.

What ordinary people consider happiness is often a first experience that Su Yuqing cherishes deeply.

Su Yuqing blushed and subconsciously tried to pull her hand away, but Chen Mo held it even more gently.

He chuckled softly, looking at her shy yet slightly reproachful eyes, feeling only the sight of her relaxed expression.

He stopped bringing up any topics that might make her nervous, including Wang Susu.

Since Wang Susu clearly stated that it was a "good thing," and Su Yuqing was unwilling to say anything, he chose to completely trust and respect her.

He doesn't care what little secrets she has, as long as she is safe and happy.

Seeing Su Yuqing becoming increasingly shy, Chen Mo subtly withdrew his hand from hers and completely changed the subject to casual conversation. He asked with a smile, "What were you chatting about so happily with Yueyue and the others just now? Your eyes were practically crinkling with laughter."

At this point, Su Yuqing's face immediately lit up with a bright smile, "Yes! Yueyue told me something really funny..."

As Su Yuqing shared this funny story, Chen Mo laughed so hard he almost fell over. The ambiguous atmosphere that had just begun to solidify between the two of them instantly dissipated, making them feel less nervous and shy when they were together in front of others.

Soon, the two began chatting casually.

After what seemed like an eternity, Chen Xi's booming voice finally came from the kitchen doorway, filled with laughter: "Dinner's ready! Everyone come and wash your hands and get ready to eat!"

She was wearing an apron, holding a spatula in her hand, and her face was covered in flour, but she was radiant.

A cheer erupted in the living room. People in front of the arcade games and dance machines stopped playing, and the two children abandoned their arcade machines and ran excitedly to the bathroom.

"Wow! We can finally eat!" Zhao Yueyue, the foodie, was the first to run towards the restaurant.

"It smells so good!" Several girls came over one after another, and smelled a wonderful aroma as soon as they arrived at the restaurant entrance.

The lively entertainment scene seamlessly transitioned into an even more vibrant and enticing feast mode.

Chen Mo pulled Su Yuqing to her feet and walked towards the huge dining table, which was already fully set out and filled with delicious aromas.

Su Yuqing looked at the sumptuous dishes on the table—there was a seafood feast carefully prepared by Aunt Chen Xi, braised pork with a bright red color that looked tempting, made by Chen Mo's father, several home-style dishes that her mother Li Fengzhi made that she loved to eat when she was a child, and refreshing cold dishes that her grandmother couldn't sit still and helped to mix... Each dish embodied the love and care of her different family members.

Her eyes welled up again, but this time it was a pure, overflowing happiness.

"Come on, Qingqing, sit in the head seat! You're the boss today!" Chen Xi pressed Su Yuqing down into a specially decorated chair at one end of the long table without saying a word.

That spot faced the dazzling crystal chandelier in the living room and received the blessings of everyone.

Chen Mo naturally sat to her left, while Chen Xi deliberately gave up her right side to Li Fengzhi, and she herself sat in a slightly further away position.

Li Fengzhi watched her daughter being surrounded by admirers, her face showing both relief and emotion.

Especially when she saw Chen Mo carefully setting out Su Yuqing's tableware and then quietly asking her which dish she wanted to try first, that natural thoughtfulness dispelled the last trace of doubt in her heart.

His daughter was unfortunate to have him by his side, but now she is exceptionally fortunate. (End of Chapter)