Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

Yu Zhe freed his left arm and took Zi Xiao's hand, which was resting on her lap, with his left hand.

It seems Yu Zhe guessed correctly.

As if she had been prepared, Zixiao couldn't escape Yuzhe's hand once it came.

She grasped Yu Zhe's left hand with both hands, but kept looking up at the sky, a smile on her face.

Ha... that's exactly what I meant.

You don't need to hold me, and I don't plan to pull my hand back.

Yang Qiuyun's state of mind while watching the fireworks was quite different from that of these young girls.

It's not that they're completely different, but in her ten years in this city, she's seen fireworks displays like this almost ten times.

Including my visits to Krome when I was a child, I must have seen it at least fifteen times!

But this time, I am still especially proud.

"Well, what do you think? Aren't these fireworks amazing? When Lin Yin first came, she said, 'What's so great about fireworks?' But after I dragged her out to see them, all she could say was, 'They're so good!'"

"Lady Qiuyun, let's not dwell on the past. Also, please be quiet. The children are all moved. Can you please be mindful of the atmosphere and stop your endless nagging?"

"..."

What? Asking about feelings is not considered rambling.

Excessive!

At this moment, Lu Ling and Lu Yao got up and reported something to Yu Zhe before leaving temporarily.

Huh? Is something wrong with them?

I don't know, maybe I wanted to go back to the car to get some orange juice or something. I bought too many oranges, and I can't possibly finish all the orange juice. Having a glass whenever I have time is definitely a good habit, and watching the fireworks while drinking orange juice is really quite pleasant!

After that, Yang Qiuyun really shut up. She sighed inwardly and then looked around.

Just as Lin Yin had said, all of them were looking up at the sky, their eyes sparkling with a light that changed in sync with the brilliance of the heavens.

Only Xiao Yuzhe is suffering... He's probably being suffocated by Zi Xiaoyun'er's double attack...

Hmm, I'll remind them to take pictures later, since the fireworks display lasts for a full half hour anyway.

Yang Qiuyun shifted her gaze back to the sky.

Looking at them, I naturally recalled those old stories from when I was that age.

In the prime of my youth... I also have memories that are just as wonderful as yours, right?

Watching fireworks...

Speaking of watching fireworks...

Yes, I celebrated my eighteenth birthday in Kromer. Elisa brought Little Tower to celebrate with me that day.

It seems the three of us sisters also found a small pavilion, ate snacks and sunflower seeds while waiting for the fireworks?

Unfortunately, Xiaota needs a wheelchair, so she can only watch the fireworks from near Elisa's villa, which is quite far from the actual fireworks display.

If you could stand up, I could take you closer to see this dazzling, night-long spectacle...

Haha, speaking of this, I wonder if Elisa still remembers how excited Little Tower was when she first saw fireworks and almost fell off her wheelchair!

I've lived in Klömmer for eighteen years and there are fireworks displays like this every year, but this is the first time I've ever seen one like this. It's so strange!

Xiao Ta's anxious explanation was really quite something.

If you haven't seen it, you haven't seen it. You can catch up by watching it every year from now on.

So...now

Are you watching this too?

Another firework, the same one from that year, burst into bloom, and Yang Qiuyun couldn't help but smile gently.

Who first saw the moon by the riverbank? When did the river moon first shine on people?

The fireworks were just like in previous years.

And you are no different.

Yang Qiuyun unconsciously patted the air with her hand, as if she were patting someone's shoulder.

She believed it, and she was watching.

Maybe Xiaota is already tired of watching these fireworks~

Why don't you fireworks team come up with something new every year?

Speaking of which...

Is the timing of the fireworks display the same every year?

That year, on my birthday... Elisa said her birthday present for me was a fireworks display, with fireworks filling the sky.

Today is another fireworks display.

So today...

Oh yeah! Today seems to be my birthday?!

It's not that I can't remember, it's that I don't want to deliberately think about it.

Since leaving Fenghai City, Yang Qiuyun has basically forgotten about birthdays. After all, she's far from home, so remembering her birthday is of no use.

After all, celebrating alone is rather desolate.

Yang Qiuyun doesn't need to make herself look pitiful, does she?

Just as Yang Qiuyun was thinking about this, the fireworks suddenly stopped, and the world fell silent.

This is the pause and adjustment time before the fireworks display enters its second phase.

Let's not talk about the birthday...

Yang Qiuyun smiled bitterly to herself.

What's there to say? They're all this age. Don't let their birthdays disrupt the children's fun.

Besides, today is almost over, and it's really late to think about it now, and there's still...

Happy birthday, Mom!

"..."

?

Yang Qiuyun had just turned her gaze away from the sky when she heard Yu Zhe say a few words, his tone slightly embarrassed but still firm.

Yu Che appeared disdainful, but he was honest in his words: "Ahem... Happy birthday, Mom. I'll pay the water and electricity bills you mentioned earlier when I get back. I won't hold it against you today."

"Mom, happy 38th birthday! Please don't worry about your age, you'll always be young!" Zixiao offered her blessings.

“Thank you?”

I suddenly received birthday wishes from all three of my children.

Before Yang Qiuyun could fully react, she saw a not-so-large birthday cake in front of her.

Lu Ling held the cake steadily in her hands, and Lu Yao took a folding table, unfolded it neatly, and placed it in the empty space in the middle of the pavilion. The cake then landed on it.

There was a little tiger on the cake. Yang Qiuyun was born in the Year of the Tiger, so without a doubt, this was a gift for her.

Does Yu Zhe remember my birthday?

Before Yang Qiuyun could ask anything...

An unexpected birthday greeting has arrived.

"Happy birthday, Auntie! Ah, I've been wanting to say this all day, and I finally said it!"

Seriously, with Xiaolizhi's straightforward personality, she was practically bursting with pent-up frustration because Yuzhe said to keep the surprise a secret until the evening!

"Aunt Yang has really worked hard these past ten years. We, the younger generation... can only do what we can to celebrate. It may be a bit simple, but it represents our feelings." Qi Xinye spoke from the heart, feeling quite emotional about this special day.

The taciturn Qin Ruoke might have to be a bit tongue-tied: "Auntie... I... I also wish you a happy birthday..."

"Hehe, this cake may not look big, but it's the culmination of my skills!" Xiaomeng was most proud of herself. She had made this cake in the restaurant's kitchen during lunchtime. "Making it ourselves is always better than buying cakes outside. Auntie, please don't think my cake is bad!"

Yun'er... probably has the most profound thoughts about today.

She simply stood up and bowed to Yang Qiuyun.

"Auntie... thank you for saving my life back then. If you hadn't taken me out of the Mo family, I wouldn't have had the chance to celebrate your birthday with Brother Yuzhe today. So... thank you so much, happy birthday."

Lin Yin, along with Lu Ling and Lu Yao, stood to the side watching this scene, leaning against a pillar, feeling a warmth in her heart.

Finally... Qiuyun, after all these years of not wanting to talk about your birthday, Xiaoyuzhe and the others have finally come to celebrate with you...

"You lot!!"

Yang Qiuyun suddenly lowered her head and called out this sentence.

Yu Zhe was taken aback, thinking that she was dissatisfied with the arrangement, but why did she sound a little angry?

As a result, when Yang Qiuyun raised her head, two streams of hot tears had already welled up on her beautiful face.

She didn't want to cry, but she couldn't control herself!

"You!! Waaah... Why didn't you tell me! If you had told me! I... I wouldn't have had to cry like this! Yun'er, get up quickly!! I... I... I thank you all!"

"puff..."

Yu Zhe laughed out loud, which was rather unkind of him.

At the same time... a layer of water mist welled up in my eyes.

It seems the plan succeeded.

The birthday surprise for Mom turned out to be a complete and resounding success.

Yu Zhe has never forgotten this day.

Every year on this day in Fenghai City, he prepares a birthday cake and places it in the corner of the dining table.

But no one would eat it... The next day, Yu Zhe had to eat it for breakfast by himself.

But today... at least the cake won't go to waste.