The afterglow of the setting sun streamed into the banquet hall through the floor-to-ceiling windows, gilding the roses in the room with a gentle golden edge.

For the evening party, Lu Er invited a group of friends.

Happy birthday, Lu Er!

Jiang Sheng was dressed casually, with a smug look in his eyes.

Following behind was Chu Mian, with striking silver hair and a bright white smile.

As soon as Chu Mian entered, she gave Lu Er a bear hug, handed her an exquisite box, and urged, "Open it and take a look!"

Lu Er opened it, and inside lay a car key.

The silver logo gleamed under the lights; it was the key to a limited-edition supercar.

"This is a birthday present for you! I picked out this car for you; it's amazing, let's go for a spin together sometime!"

He started complaining, "You haven't asked me to race in almost two years. Every time I try to contact you, you say you're busy, but I don't know what you're busy with."

Lu Er glanced at Song Jingmo beside her subconsciously, and lowered her voice a few decibels: "Um... Jingmo doesn't really like me playing with such dangerous things."

Chu Mian paused for a moment, her gaze shifting between the two of them, before letting out a meaningful "Oh".

"Alright, alright, you're really henpecked."

Chu Mian patted Lu Er's shoulder with a sigh, "You're so pitiful. I'll treat you better from now on."

Song Jingmo said gently, "Go ahead and have fun if you want, just be careful."

Lu Er's eyes lit up instantly: "Really?"

Song Jingmo nodded, a smile in his eyes: "It's okay to relax occasionally, just don't do it too often."

Chu Mian sighed beside her and whispered to Jiang Sheng, "Dr. Song is really strict..."

Jiang Sheng smiled but didn't say anything.

Just then, Ye Qingge and her group arrived.

Gu Jinzhou still acted arrogantly, while Yan Huaijin remained as calm and reserved as ever.

Happy birthday, Mr. Lu.

Ye Qingge pointed to the robot beside her, "The latest AI butler, it can help with housework and even chat with you."

Lu Er laughed and said, "Sister Qingge is really a practical person."

Gu Jinzhou stepped forward and handed over a framed scroll: "Here, this is for you. It's for me and A-Jin."

Lu Er took the scroll, unrolled it, and found a calligraphy work.

The brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful, the style lively and expressive; two lines of text are written on it:

"The blue eucalyptus has met the released locust bird, and loves not all things but only you."

The signature at the bottom is clearly the seal of the renowned calligrapher, Mr. Wei.

Song Sinian was chatting with Lu Chen when he caught a glimpse of the calligraphy out of the corner of his eye. He suddenly stood up and strode over.

"This is...this is Elder Wei's calligraphy?"

Song Sinian leaned closer to examine it carefully, his eyes filled with amazement. "Old Wei's calligraphy is worth a fortune, and he never writes for others easily. How did you manage to get it?"

Gu Jinzhou raised his chin, looking smug: "Old Wei is my great-uncle."

Yan Huaijin chimed in, "He begged for this calligraphy by throwing a tantrum. He pestered the old man for three whole days, and Old Master Wei had no choice but to write this piece."

Everyone laughed.

Lu Er held the words in her hands, remaining silent for a long time.

Since getting together with Song Jingmo, he changed his WeChat nickname to "Relief Bird".

He had never told anyone about this little secret.

Unexpectedly, Gu Jinzhou noticed it.

What he never expected was that this guy, who usually didn't get along with him, would pester an old man for three days to get such a piece of calligraphy for his birthday.

Lu Er looked up and saw Gu Jinzhou with his arms crossed, looking like he was saying, "I just gave it to you casually, don't be too touched."

Ye Qingge leaned closer and asked curiously, "Is there anything special about these characters?"

Gu Jinzhou spoke before Lu Er could, his tone tinged with smugness: "His WeChat name is 'Relieved Bird,' didn't you know?"

Ye Qingge was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.

"His cufflinks are either in the style of a bird of prey or a blue eucalyptus flower; it's hard not to notice them."

"Gu Jinzhou, thank you."

Lu Er smiled broadly, "I really like this gift."

Gu Jinzhou looked at Lu Er, and said seriously, "You're my boss now, so I have to put some thought into my gifts. Otherwise, what if you make things difficult for me when the contract is renewed?"

Lu Er laughed in anger at those words: "Am I that kind of person?"

Gu Jinzhou touched his nose.

Lu Er: "..."

The crowd burst into laughter again.

Song Jingmo walked over at some point, stood next to Lu Er, and looked down at the calligraphy.

Without saying anything, he simply reached out and gently took Lu Er's hand.

Lu Er turned her head to look at the person and met Song Jingmo's gentle eyes, feeling very happy.

She quietly grasped Song Jingmo's hand, their fingers intertwined.

Jiang Sheng and Chu Mian were pulled to drink with Leng Keyan, Ye Qingge and Luo Bingbing chatted about skincare tips, and Gu Jinzhou and Yan Huaijin were pulled by Song Sinian to talk about Old Wei's calligraphy.

Lu Er held the words in her hands, looking at the people in the room, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Suddenly, I remembered a summer many years ago, and the boy waiting for me at the alley entrance after school.

Recalling that wretched morning many years ago, when he handed over that card, Song Jingmo saw the hurt in his eyes.

I recall our reunion at the hospital, and that cold, dismissive remark: "Lie down properly; we're just ordinary doctor and patient."

Thinking back to those days of secretly visiting the set, those late-night WeChat messages, and those tentative, cautious approaches.

I remember the room full of roses, the cake that was a meter tall, and the bouquet of flowers that was bigger than a deer's cry.

And then there was Song Jingmo kneeling in front of him, looking at him with the most earnest eyes.

He looked down and glanced at the line of text again—

"The blue eucalyptus has met the released locust bird, and loves not all things but only you."

After going through many twists and turns, they finally found each other again.

All the waiting, all the missed opportunities, all the reunions, all the perseverance—today, they have all found their best answer.

"What are you thinking about?"

Song Jingmo asked softly.

Lu Er leaned on the person's shoulder, carefully rolled up the calligraphy, and put it away.

"I'm thinking, I'm so lucky."

Song Jingmo looked down at him, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Me too."

Lu Er smiled and shook the car keys in her hand: "I really want to try out this car."

Song Jingmo raised an eyebrow: "Do you need me to come with you?"

"Of course we need it."

Lu Er said matter-of-factly, "Didn't you say that as long as I'm careful, it'll be fine? I feel safer with you by my side."

Song Jingmo smiled, reached out and put his arm around the person's waist, and planted a kiss on the person's forehead.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Outside the window, the setting sun is just right.

Inside the window, love is in full bloom.

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This concludes my writing.

A journey through mountains and rivers, grateful for the companionship.

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