The young lady hired me to help her and the young master have an online romance.

Jiang Wan originally thought that his 100,000 yuan watch was the best birthday gift for her.

Unexpectedly, she received a top-tier luxury item that was priceless and unavailable for purchase.

That's when you can't even find a way to get one customized.

Who gave it to her?

Is he the man who asked "who" on the phone last time?

Shen Che tapped his fingertips on his knees twice unconsciously, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

...Wanwan, it turns out you have secrets too.

*

S University, girls' dormitory.

When Jiang Wan pushed open the door, the room was pitch black.

She was just about to reach for the light switch on the wall—

"Happy birthday!"

The colored lights came on.

Zhou Feiyan held up a four-inch cake with a lit candle, while Wang Yurong and Li Zhile held up colored lights on either side.

The candlelight flickered gently in the air, and the colored lights within the candlelight illuminated the faces of the three people.

Jiang Wan's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

Although I had already guessed it, I was still very moved at this moment.

Zhou Feiyan smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons. "Surprised? Unexpected?"

"The three of us agreed last night that we'd celebrate your birthday when you come back tonight."

Li Zhile, being impatient, urged him directly, "Hurry up and make a wish and blow out the candles!"

Jiang Wan took a deep breath, suppressing the heat, clasped her hands together, and closed her eyes.

What do you wish for?

May my family and friends be safe, healthy, and have all their wishes fulfilled!

Jiang Wan smiled and silently recited in her heart.

Xu opened his eyes and blew out the candle.

As soon as the whistle blew out, Wang Yurong quickly smeared some cream on Jiang Wan's nose.

Haha~

The prank was a success.

Jiang Wan smiled but didn't wipe it.

Li Zhile took out her camera, set it up on the shooting tripod, and directed everyone.

"Come on, let's take a group photo."

"Wanwan, you hold the cake, and we'll stand around you."

Jiang Wan stood in the middle holding the cake, with Zhou Feiyan making a peace sign to her left and Wang Yurong making a peace sign to her right.

Li Zhile, who is 172 cm tall, stood behind Jiang Wan, but was partially blocked by Jiang Wan, who is 168 cm tall, so Jiang Wan bent down.

The four people lined up and gave commands. Li Zhile ran over and pressed the ten-second countdown button to take the picture.

She quickly ran back, stood still, and called out, "1, 2, 3—"

"Eggplant~"

"Click—"

The photos capture the youthful appearance of the four girls and serve as a testament to their friendship.

Jiang Wan posted the photo on her WeChat Moments that very night and pinned it to the top.

It wasn't because she looked so good in the photo, but because at that moment, she felt incredibly lucky.

Not every dorm is like this, and not every roommate is easy to get along with.

It's truly rare to see people from all over the country come together to help each other.

She met him, so she was lucky.

At 11:40, all four of them got ready and went to bed.

The sweet aroma of cream seemed to linger in the air.

Jiang Wan lay on her side, opened Facebook, and sent a message to Shang Shixu.

Nice Rabbit Squid: [A wonderful day is over, time to rest!]

The other side replied quite quickly.

Lie: [Okay]

Nice Rabbit Squid: [Goodnight, brother~]

Lie: Goodnight

Jiang Wan tucked her phone under her pillow and lay flat, staring at the dark blackout curtain.

This year's birthday was the most unexpected and fulfilling one she'd ever had.

Jiang Wan smiled slightly and slowly closed her eyes.

*

Boston, Harvard Business School.

Pei Heyun sat in a restaurant chair, idly scrolling through his WeChat Moments, when he suddenly saw Jiang Wan's latest update.

A group photo of the dormitories, captioned: 【The best 22nd birthday ever, love you all ᡴ⁽˶ᵔᴗᵔ˶⁾ꪫ】

Pei Heyun stared intently at Jiang Wan in the group photo, muttering unconsciously, "Her smile is so sweet~"

"What did you say?" Shang Shixu, who was dining across from him, didn't hear what he said.

Pei Heyun flipped the screen and shoved the photo in front of him.

"Look! Isn't your sister-in-law's smile beautiful?"

Shang Shixu's gaze focused on the figure in the middle.

The girl held a pink cake in her hands, her bright, smiling almond-shaped eyes sparkling, and a dot of pink cream on the tip of her round, delicate nose.

It looks both funny and cute.

Her smile is indeed very sweet.

Shang Shixu withdrew his gaze expressionlessly, letting out a cold sneer, "What does it matter to you whether her smile is beautiful or not?"

"And what about my sister-in-law? Is that girl dating you?"

Pei Heyun didn't roll his eyes, but instead said with a smile, "The timing isn't right yet. I've talked to her, and she just wants to finish her studies and work to earn money right now. She doesn't want to be in a relationship at all."

"If I confess my feelings to her now, won't I definitely get friend-zoned?"

"So don't rush it. Be friends first, and the success rate will be higher once you get closer to them."

"Besides, our studies here don't end until July, so even if we start dating now, it'll just be an online relationship."

"What's the point of not being able to see them?"

The timing of the business is debatable.

Who says online dating isn't interesting?

After Pei Heyun spoke, he found that Shang Shixu did not respond.

He immediately realized what he meant and added with a smile, "I'm just talking about myself; I think online dating is pointless."

"But your online romance is really interesting~"

Shang Shixu glanced at him coolly and corrected him, "I didn't agree to be her boyfriend, so it doesn't count as an online relationship."

Pei Heyun understood his stubbornness perfectly and replied, "Yes, yes, you're just teasing your little pet, I understand, I understand."

Shang Shixu's phoenix eyes narrowed. "What do you mean, 'just kidding'?"

"I don't recall saying that."

Pei Heyun paused, then said, "Brother Xu, I remember you said 'to relieve boredom,' but isn't that roughly the same thing?"

Shang Shixu rolled her eyes at him. "Not even close."

"When I say 'relieving boredom,' I mean the emotional value she brings. When you say 'teasing her,' you mean I'm manipulating her."

"Could these mean the same thing?"

Knowing he was in the wrong, Pei Heyun honestly admitted his mistake, "I understand, Brother Xu, I'll be more careful next time!"

Only then did Shang Shixu withdraw his gaze with satisfaction.

He also knew that Pei Heyun was just saying it casually, and he didn't need to take it seriously.

But if I don't take this seriously, I feel extremely uncomfortable.

Could it be...?

Was he really smitten with that "little toad"?