[Bonus Chapter] 21st Birthday

"Jingyan, where did you buy this dress? Send me the link later."

"The color suits you so well, your skin is so fair it's glowing."

"So, are you going to see your boyfriend?"

In the dormitory, Mu Jingyan had just finished buttoning her knitted cardigan when she attracted a lot of attention.

Her three roommates chatted amongst themselves, circling around her.

Mu Jingyan looked in the mirror and tucked the stray hairs behind her ears.

The girl in the mirror was wearing a beige dress with a perfectly fitted neckline, sharp shoulders, and a slender waist. Standing there, her height of just over 1.8 meters seemed to brighten the entire dormitory room.

She smiled, pursing her lips.

"Um."

"Wow--"

A commotion broke out in the dormitory.

"It's so sour!"

"Hurry up, hurry up, don't keep them waiting."

Mu Jingyan picked up her small bag and left the house with a smile, as if she were fleeing.

It was early autumn evening, and the evening breeze was just right.

She didn't walk very fast from the dormitory building to the school gate.

But passersby's eyes always followed him.

A boy carrying a basketball walked by, and his gaze shifted, almost causing him to bump into a streetlight.

The young couple were holding hands. The girl glanced at her, then looked down at herself and pouted.

Even the girl at the bubble tea shop was peering at her from behind the counter.

Mu Jingyan was already used to it.

Three years.

She had witnessed this kind of grand display for three years, from high school to university, and had long since developed a calm and composed demeanor.

Today is her birthday.

My 21st birthday.

Shen Ye had booked the restaurant last week and told her to wait for him at the school gate at six o'clock.

It has been almost three years since she blushed and said "I agree" in the living room.

How well has Shen Ye been a boyfriend over the past three years?

Mu Jingyan thought about it carefully.

There are always gifts for holidays, big and small, nothing is missed.

When she has a cold and fever, this guy will skip class, bring porridge and medicine, and stay by her bedside, never leaving her side.

During her period, brown sugar water would appear on the table on time, and he would gently massage her stomach with just the right amount of pressure while listening to her whimpering and cursing him.

He is dedicated and responsible, and can be called a role model.

But if I had to point out a flaw...

There are also.

And it's huge.

That bastard is such a womanizer.

Having her alone isn't enough; she's also connected to Lin Chunuan and Chu Cihan.

That's fine, after all, those two guys had been harassing him for years...

What's even more outrageous?

What's even worse is that Huanhuan wasn't spared either!

Mu Jingyan still remembers that late night last year when she pushed open the door and saw her younger sister curled up in Shen Ye's arms, sleeping soundly, while Shen Ye's wicked hand was still...

She really wanted to throw the pillow at him then.

As a result, Shen Ye said, "You've come at just the right time," and then the three of them squeezed into one bed.

Ugh.

Mu Jingyan gazed at the sunset on the horizon and sighed.

I should have given in to him in the first place.

One step wrong, step by step wrong.

Now look what's happened, all the benefits go to this guy.

but......

Her lips curled up again.

Fine, I'll let it go since it's my birthday today.

We've arrived at the school gate.

She had just stood still when, less than two minutes later, a black sedan silently glided over and came to a steady stop in front of her.

The passenger-side window slowly rolled down.

A face wearing sunglasses was revealed.

The glasses covered his eyes, but they couldn't hide the smile on his face.

"Get in the car, young lady."

Mu Jingyan snorted and opened the passenger door.

She got into the car and pulled her seatbelt.

"elder sister!"

A small head popped out from the back seat. Mu Jinghuan clung to the back of the seat and waved vigorously at her, her eyes sparkling.

"Eh?"

Mu Jingyan turned around and was stunned for a moment.

"Huanhuan? You're here too?"

No sooner had he said that than a sneer came from the driver's seat.

"What are you talking about?"

Shen Ye turned the steering wheel, and the car merged into the traffic.

"How could your own sister not come to your birthday celebration?"

"Besides,"

He held the steering wheel with one hand, his sunglasses slipped down half an inch, revealing one eye, and glanced at her sideways.

"You two are twins; you and Huanhuan share the same birthday."

Mu Jingyan: "..."

That's right.

.............

city ​​center.

On the upper floor of a high-rise building, a high-end Western restaurant stands quietly.

Shen Ye had booked a private room here.

Floor-to-ceiling windows extend from the floor to the ceiling, city lights spread out beneath your feet, cars flow like lines, and neon lights stretch as far as the eye can see.

The waiter led the three inside.

The young male waiter walked in front, glancing around the whole way.

A gentleman was leading two identical beautiful ladies—the same long hair, the same eyebrows and eyes, one aloof and the other cute and cuddly.

Who wouldn't envy such treatment?

"The three of you, please."

The three of them sat down in the private room. Shen Ye naturally sat on one side, while Mu Jingyan and Mu Jinghuan sat on the other side.

One person faced the two sisters, clearly distinguishing them.

Mu Jinghuan leaned against the window, looking down at the night view and exclaiming in amazement, "Wow!"

"Is it pretty?" Shen Ye asked.

"nice!"

"Then take a closer look."

Mu Jingyan glanced at it only once before looking away.

If we're talking about luxury, their 20th birthday party last year was truly extravagant.

Compared to that time, this year's event was almost as low-key as it was simple.

But Mu Jingyan didn't mind.

As long as we're together, that's good enough.

The waiter began serving the food.

Appetizers, soup, and main courses were served one by one.

This restaurant is truly flawless. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is just right, and the food is absolutely delicious.

The only downside: the quantity is really small.

But today, this can no longer be considered a drawback.

After all, the main focus tonight isn't the food.

An hour later.

The final dessert was served.

Mu Jinghuan was scooping mousse with a small silver spoon when suddenly, there was a soft "snap" sound.

The lights in the private room went out, and darkness instantly engulfed the room.

Only outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city lights still shone brightly, their light and shadows streaming in through the glass and covering the floor.

"Huh?" The slow-reacting little robot's silver key stopped in mid-air.

Mu Jingyan and Shen Ye had clearly anticipated this tactic.

The door to the private room opened, and a cluster of candlelight peeked in first.

A waiter pushed open the door and entered, carrying a small food cart.

A three-tiered cream cake sat on the bus, the candlelight flickering, casting a soft glow on everyone's faces.

"Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~" the waiter sang as he steadily parked the cart next to the table.

Shen Ye also stood up and started singing along.

His voice wasn't particularly good, but his tone was steady, and he sang each line earnestly.

Happy birthday to Mu Jingyan and Mu Jinghuan!

The song falls.

In the candlelight, Mu Jingyan's eyes felt a little hot.

I'm twenty-one years old.

Things I dared not think about or say when I was eighteen have now become part of my daily life.

"Make a wish," Shen Ye's voice mingled in the light.

Mu Jinghuan couldn't wait to close her eyes and put her hands together in prayer.

Mu Jingyan glanced at her, the corners of her lips curved up, and she also closed her palms.

The candlelight flickered.

The little robot was the first to open its eyes and blew out the candle in one go.

"Wait, Huanhuan, your sister hasn't..."

"It's okay, we made the same promise together."

Shen Ye chuckled.

He took out two exquisite little boxes from the inside pocket of his suit.

One left and one right.

Although the candlelight was extinguished, the city lights outside the window fell on the box, reflecting a thin, fragmented ray of light.

He solemnly opened the box, held it up, and handed it to the two sisters opposite him.

On a velvet background, two small objects lay quietly, gleaming with a warm light.

Happy birthday, Mu Jingyan and Mu Jinghuan.