Why bother with dating when you already have a cat?

There is no second layer at all.

"This is the Linping District High-speed Railway Station, which is relatively small, so there is only one large hall."

Ai Qing noticed her surprise and said with a smile, "If it were near Hangzhou East Station, it would indeed have several floors, and it would be a high-speed rail and subway integrated station, several times larger than this one."

"The high-speed train we're waiting for hasn't arrived yet. Take out your phone and check the train schedule, then look for the information on the big screen over there, and you'll see it."

It was Xiaoyu's first time taking the high-speed rail, and she was full of curiosity about everything.

Following Ai Qing's instructions, after checking the train number on his phone, he quickly found the corresponding train number on the screen in the lobby and excitedly pointed it out to Ai Qing.

Fortunately, the high-speed rail station in Linping District is relatively small, with only two entrances for queuing and ticket checking, unlike the large scene at Hangzhou East Station with twenty or thirty ticket checking gates.

So Xiaoyu just glanced around and found the second entrance where they would be queuing.

After glancing at the time, Ai Qing and Xiao Yu had allowed themselves plenty of time, since it was Xiao Yu's first time on the high-speed rail. There was still more than half an hour before the ticket check would begin.

But Xiaoyu obviously couldn't sit quietly in the chair and wait patiently. She dragged Aiqing around the hall, making it look like they were shopping.

Touching here and looking there, until his curiosity was satisfied, he obediently followed Ai Qing to queue for ticket inspection.

When they reached the ticket gate, Xiaoyu followed the example of the person in front of her, took out her ID card, and showed a proud little expression on her face. She scanned it on the machine and passed through the gate smoothly.

Ai Qing followed behind, took Xiao Yu's hand, and went through the gate before taking the elevator down.

"Although it's similar to the subway, the waiting areas for the high-speed rail don't have fences. Don't wander around, especially don't get too close to the edge, otherwise..."

"Wow!"

Ai Qing was teaching Xiao Yu some safety tips when the elevator descended halfway down, revealing a spacious area below.

Two railway tracks cross each other, stretching from one horizon to the other, with no end in sight.

The platform is very spacious, with flat floor tiles covering a distance of more than ten meters on both sides. Looking down from the escalator, people walking on it look like ants.

Ai Qing, holding Xiao Yu's hand, found the boarding point for carriage number seven.

A few minutes later, a loud rumbling sound came from not far away.

In the past, when I took the subway, although I could hear the sound of the subway entering the station, there was a barrier wall blocking the view.

With no obstructions in between, the high-speed train, like a giant dragon, sped from afar and instantly passed right in front of the two people.

The deafening noise filled my ears.

Xiaoyu watched the high-speed train pass by and then slowly stop in front of her, feeling her heart still pounding rapidly.

"That's amazing!"

"Don't rush, the plane is going to be even more amazing."

Ai Qing took her hand and boarded the high-speed train, where they found their seats and sat down.

Little Fish sat by the window, excitedly leaning against the windowsill.

As the high-speed train's arrival time at the station approached, it slowly began to move.

The little fish watched the scenery outside the window slowly recede, eventually becoming incredibly fast.

The city scenery flashed by outside the window. Xiaoyu lay by the window for a long time, and only after she finally got a little tired of looking at it did she sit back down and snuggle into Ai Qing's arms.

……

The two first went to Xiamen, where they spent a few days playing on Gulangyu Island.

The next stop is Sanya by plane.

Airplane check-in is more complicated than high-speed rail check-in. Not only are there more restrictions on luggage, but if you have a suitcase that is inconvenient to carry, you must also check it in.

Ai Qing let Xiao Yu take charge of these things herself, teaching her how to check in luggage and go through security at the airport.

When they arrived at the boarding gate and walked through the passageway, seeing rows of large airplanes coming into view through the glass wall, Xiaoyu became excited.

It was Xiaoyu's first time on an airplane. When she sat down in the window seat and looked at the wings outside, she felt the sensation of being suspended in the air after suddenly taking off. She quickly hugged Aiqing's arm next to her.

But as soon as the plane took off, she immediately leaned against the window and looked out at the Sanya city cluster and the boundless blue sea.

The whole world is at your feet.

This feeling is quite magical.

It's intoxicating.

Once the plane ascends into the depths of the clouds, all that can be seen is a vast expanse of white mist and a clear blue sky overhead.

After that, Xiaoyu gradually got used to these modes of transportation and stopped being so easily startled.

After spending a few days in Sanya, the two flew to Erhai Lake in Dali and rented a guesthouse.

……

"I've been here for five days now."

When they woke up in the morning, neither of them rushed to get out of bed. Instead, they cuddled affectionately in the bedroom of the guesthouse.

Xiaoyu leaned against Ai Qing's chest, rubbing her snow-white thigh against Ai Qing's body.

Ai Qing lay on the bed, reaching out towards the curtains beside her, spreading out her index and middle fingers and pointing them at the curtains in front of her.

The distance between the bed and the windowsill was not short; even if Ai Qing stretched out her arm, she couldn't possibly touch the curtains.

But the next second, he flicked his wrist, and his index and middle fingers slid sharply to the right, instantly pulling the curtains in front of him open.

The room was brightly lit, and the view outside the window rushed in. You could see the waves rising and falling at the edge of Erhai Lake, separated only by an asphalt road that winds around the lake.

The body has used up most of its warm energy.

So Ai Qing rolled over and pinned Xiao Yu down, then whispered in her ear with a smile, "It's time to cultivate."

"Mmm..." Xiaoyu wrapped her legs tightly around his waist and back.

Her eyes became glazed and unfocused. "Then why did you open the curtains?"

"Only then can you appreciate it carefully."

After diligently practicing, the two tidied their clothes and got out of bed.

Ai Qing stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

He looked at the scenery of Erhai Lake and stretched.

"I've been here for four or five days."

Ai Qing said.

"But tomorrow is your birthday, so let's stay for another two or three days to celebrate your birthday before heading to Sichuan."

"Okay~" Xiaoyu hugged Aiqing from behind, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

The two then went downstairs hand in hand, practiced the Vajra Kung Fu by Erhai Lake in the morning sun, and then had a local meal nearby for breakfast.

After a half-hour walk along the shore of Erhai Lake, we returned to our guesthouse.

Ai Qing carried her laptop to the rooftop terrace, sat down in a chair and began typing. The cool breeze blowing from Erhai Lake and the abundant warmth of the air made her very comfortable and allowed her to get into work mode.

……

In the afternoon, they climbed Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as planned. Because there was a cable car, it didn't take them too long.

After enjoying the scenery, it was already five or six in the evening when we returned to the guesthouse.

In the evening, Xiaoyu set up her camera and started a short live stream.

Because it was a specially booked guesthouse, the landlord had a decent computer, so Xiaoyu was still able to stream herself playing games.

Even though my actual birthday is tomorrow.

But since birthdays should definitely be spent with people you love, the birthday-themed activities were scheduled for the day before during the live stream.

That is today.

Watching Xiaoyu interact with the viewers in the live stream, Ai Qing leaned back on the sofa and drifted off to sleep.

When I woke up again, I didn't know what time it was.

All I could hear was the sound of water dripping, and I was covered with a blanket.

He glanced at the time and sat up from the sofa.

Ai Qing arrived at the bathroom door, pushed it open, and went inside, taking off her clothes as she went. Then she hugged the figure inside.

"Why don't you wake me up?"

"Hmm... I was planning to call you after I took a shower."

“It’s past midnight,” Ai Qing whispered in her ear. “It’s March 15, 2024 now, Little Fish, happy second birthday!”

"It tickles~" Little Fish giggled happily, her smooth body wriggling in Ai Qing's arms. "I'm clearly 21 years old."

"There are no outsiders here, so stop fooling yourself."

“Then…” Xiaoyu turned around and hugged Aiqing’s neck.

The next second, she put one hand back to her mouth, bit a ring, and looked at Ai Qing expectantly with blinking eyes, "Brother, can two-year-old Xiaoyu marry you?"

When the diamond ring suddenly appeared in front of her, Ai Qing was stunned for a moment and didn't react.

"Where...where did you come from?"

"I bought it."

"When?"

"Just these few days," Xiaoyu said innocently. "When you're typing in the morning, I go out for a walk by myself, don't I?"

"And then you bought this?" Ai Qing chuckled. "What girl buys this for a boy?"

"Why not?" Xiaoyu said discontentedly, standing on tiptoe and gesturing towards Ai Qing as if she wanted to stuff the ring into his mouth. "Brother, please~ It didn't say that anyone had to propose."

“But you’re being too hasty…” Ai Qing said helplessly, “How can you do this while taking a bath…”

"You were the one who came in first," Xiaoyu snorted. "I was all naked, holding this in my hand, and you were holding me like this. If I didn't make the first move, you would have found the ring."

"I was planning to talk about it when I went to bed tonight..."

"Who knew you'd wake up first?"

"Okay, it seems it was my fault." Ai Qing stopped arguing and directly buried her head in Xiao Yu's mouth to kiss her, taking the opportunity to put the ring completely into her mouth.