Since it was quite normal for the young master and young miss not to be at home on weekends, Sister Wang didn't ask any questions. She simply nodded in agreement. But before leaving, she didn't forget to give Su Rou a birthday gift. "Since I won't be coming tomorrow, I'll give it to you in advance. Happy birthday, miss!"
Su Rou took it. Sister Wang was just a rural woman without parents, working as a nanny for wealthy families and earning quite a bit of money. "Thank you, Sister Wang."
...
On the evening of Su Rou's birthday, Su Yuze specifically helped her put on a little evening dress. "When did you buy this?" The dress was so beautiful. It was a delicate yellow color that set off her skin tone well. There was a white bow on the side of the waist, making Su Rou's waist look incredibly slender.
"On the day I went to the neighboring city," Su Yuze replied. When he saw this dress at that time, he thought Su Rou would definitely look beautiful in it. And he was right!
Su Rou's long curly hair fell smoothly on her back. "Do I look good?"
"Very good."
"Is this the birthday gift you were talking about?" It was so unoriginal. He even refused to tell her before! How annoying! It was just a dress. How could it be a secret?
Su Yuze ruffled her hair. "Do you think that's possible?"
Oh? So there was still a surprise?
Su Rou sat down at the dinner table. All the dishes on the table were cooked by Su Yuze alone. Su Rou had no doubts about his cooking skills. After all, when they first separated from the family, it was Su Yuze who cooked for her. Although they had hired a nanny, Su Yuze still had his skills.
"Brother Ze is cooking by himself!" Su Rou felt quite proud. There was no one else in the world who could taste Su Yuze's cooking except her.
Su Yuze smiled and then placed a three - tiered cake in the middle. "Your favorite flavor."
"Thank you." The cake was very beautiful. On the top was a pair of a man and a woman hugging and kissing each other. They were made of marshmallows and could be eaten, but Su Rou was reluctant to do so. She said this couple represented her and Su Yuze, so she took them off.
"If you like, I'll find someone who specializes in making such things and have them make one in our likeness," Su Yuze said. It was an easy thing to do.
"Okay."
Su Yuze had specially prepared Western food and paired it with some red wine tonight. He even allowed Su Rou to drink some.
"Brother Ze, where's your gift?" After drinking a few sips of wine, Su Rou's face turned rosy, but she still remembered Su Yuze's gift.
Su Yuze took out a small square box from his pocket and gently opened it. A silver ring appeared in front of Su Rou's eyes. "This is your real gift."
Su Rou took it, quite surprised. "Are you proposing?"
"… No, it's not an engagement ring."
Huh?
Su Rou looked a bit disappointed. If it wasn't an engagement ring, then what was it? But when she took it out, she understood. It was actually a pinky ring, one size smaller than an engagement ring!
There was a small lace around the ring, twining around it. At the very top was a small sky - blue teardrop - shaped diamond. It looked very dainty, and Su Rou immediately fell in love with this pinky ring.
Su Rou played with it for a while, then suddenly held it in front of Su Yuze. "Put it on for me," she said, and then stretched out her left hand in front of him.
This pinky ring was custom - made. After he measured the size of Su Rou's finger with his own finger, he had someone make this ring. He knew she would definitely like it. Su Yuze took the small pinky ring and gently put it on Su Rou's little finger. It fit perfectly.
Su Rou was very happy. Throughout the dinner, she kept looking at her pinky ring. Before she knew it, she had drunk three glasses of red wine. Finally, her face was so unusually red that Su Yuze carried her upstairs.
"If you can't hold your liquor, don't drink it," Su Yuze said. Red wine had a strong after - effect.
"I'm happy!" Su Rou's cheeks were flushed. She kicked her feet on the bed, threw off her slippers, then wrapped her arms around Su Yuze's neck and pulled him towards her. "Ze, I love you so much."
…
Su Rou slept very soundly. She lazily nestled in Su Yuze's arms, sleeping sweetly.
Su Yuze, who usually woke up at six o'clock, for the first time in his life slept until nine o'clock. Looking at the person nestled in his arms, he didn't even want to get up. He just wanted to hold her like this for the whole day.
When Su Rou woke up, her whole body ached. She rubbed her throbbing temples. When she looked up and met Su Yuze's gentle eyes, her memories of last night came back. Last night... they...
"Your face is red. Is the after - effect of the wine still there? Or are you thinking about last night..." Su Yuze hooked his lips wickedly and said teasingly.
"No..." Su Rou shook her head. She couldn't bear the ambiguity in his eyes, so she buried her head in his arms without hesitation. "Don't look at me!"
… Was she throwing a tantrum? "I've seen everything," Su Yuze said. He had seen everything he should and shouldn't have seen last night.
"You!" Su Rou punched him hard under the quilt.