When she woke up, Fu Ting Chuan was already awake. He was leaning on the headboard and reading a book with the night light on.
His appearance looked kempt. Jiang Tiao looked down at herself under the cover and found that she is bare-naked.
Remembering the love this person showered her, her face heated up. Jiang Tiao wrapped herself in the blanket and scoot over, resting on his elbows.
Feeling her touch, Fu Ting Chuan looked over, “Awake?”
She snorted, “You’re amazing you know that. After performing such rigorous activity, you still have the energy to get up and read a book.”
Fu Ting Chuan smiled and closed the book, “The year before my father passed away, he gifted me this for my birthday. In the past few years, the night before my birthday, I would take it out to read.”
Jiang Tiao was afraid that he would be hurt by bringing up the past and whispered an apology, “Sorry.”
“What are you saying sorry for.” Fu Ting Chuan gently rub the top of her head as if he is afraid of breaking her.
Jiang Tiao slightly lifted her head trying to get a close name of the book, “What book is it?”
Fu Ting Chua, afraid that she is uncomfortable, spread his arm for her to rest on, “‘To Live’ by Yu Hua.”
“I’ve seen a TV adaptation called ‘Fugui.’ Is that it?”
“Yes, the book is also good.” Fu Ting Chuan said with deep eyes, “At that time, my dad more or less knew he wasn’t doing too well and don’t have many days left. He had my mom go to the bookstore to buy the book while he was bedridden. He said it was not a good story. People die one by one but the protagonist continued to live on. You should be like this even when you are discouraged and have given up all hope.”
Jiang Tiao felt sour. She had been his fan for so many years and had seen his impressive view and perfect glow. However, she never participated in any of his past.
She fully turned to her side and hugged Fu Ting Chuan, “I don’t know anything about your past but in the future, even if you drive me away, I won’t go. I will accompany and rely on you until I die.”
“Okay.” Fu Ting Chuan bent his arm and stroked her hair, “Then in a while, get up, go downstairs, and happily accompany to spend my birthday together.”
“Okay.” Jiang Tiao docilely replied.
Fu Ting Chuan continued to stroke her head, “Go home with me tomorrow. We said it before, go see my mom.”
“En.”
“Oh, right, what gift did you get me?”
“Beg me, then I’ll tell you.”
Fu Ting Chuan put away the book and put his hands under the covers. Only when Jiang Tiao started to laugh uncontrollably and begged for mercy did he stop, “Now who’s begging who?”
“Since you are like this, then I picked the right gift.” Jiang Tiao looked away unhappily.
He pulled her face back to look at him, “Talk, what gift is it.”
“I bought you a watch. It’s not too expensive.”
“Oh? Is there a meaning?” Before Jiang Tiao could say anything, Fu Ting Chuan tried to figure it out himself, “Every minute, every second, you want to be with me? Or is it a confession?”
His appearance looked kempt. Jiang Tiao looked down at herself under the cover and found that she is bare-naked.
Remembering the love this person showered her, her face heated up. Jiang Tiao wrapped herself in the blanket and scoot over, resting on his elbows.
Feeling her touch, Fu Ting Chuan looked over, “Awake?”
She snorted, “You’re amazing you know that. After performing such rigorous activity, you still have the energy to get up and read a book.”
Fu Ting Chuan smiled and closed the book, “The year before my father passed away, he gifted me this for my birthday. In the past few years, the night before my birthday, I would take it out to read.”
Jiang Tiao was afraid that he would be hurt by bringing up the past and whispered an apology, “Sorry.”
“What are you saying sorry for.” Fu Ting Chuan gently rub the top of her head as if he is afraid of breaking her.
Jiang Tiao slightly lifted her head trying to get a close name of the book, “What book is it?”
Fu Ting Chua, afraid that she is uncomfortable, spread his arm for her to rest on, “‘To Live’ by Yu Hua.”
“I’ve seen a TV adaptation called ‘Fugui.’ Is that it?”
“Yes, the book is also good.” Fu Ting Chuan said with deep eyes, “At that time, my dad more or less knew he wasn’t doing too well and don’t have many days left. He had my mom go to the bookstore to buy the book while he was bedridden. He said it was not a good story. People die one by one but the protagonist continued to live on. You should be like this even when you are discouraged and have given up all hope.”
Jiang Tiao felt sour. She had been his fan for so many years and had seen his impressive view and perfect glow. However, she never participated in any of his past.
She fully turned to her side and hugged Fu Ting Chuan, “I don’t know anything about your past but in the future, even if you drive me away, I won’t go. I will accompany and rely on you until I die.”
“Okay.” Fu Ting Chuan bent his arm and stroked her hair, “Then in a while, get up, go downstairs, and happily accompany to spend my birthday together.”
“Okay.” Jiang Tiao docilely replied.
Fu Ting Chuan continued to stroke her head, “Go home with me tomorrow. We said it before, go see my mom.”
“En.”
“Oh, right, what gift did you get me?”
“Beg me, then I’ll tell you.”
Fu Ting Chuan put away the book and put his hands under the covers. Only when Jiang Tiao started to laugh uncontrollably and begged for mercy did he stop, “Now who’s begging who?”
“Since you are like this, then I picked the right gift.” Jiang Tiao looked away unhappily.
He pulled her face back to look at him, “Talk, what gift is it.”
“I bought you a watch. It’s not too expensive.”
“Oh? Is there a meaning?” Before Jiang Tiao could say anything, Fu Ting Chuan tried to figure it out himself, “Every minute, every second, you want to be with me? Or is it a confession?”
Jiang Tiao pull away his hand which was holding her chin, “It’s ‘biao’ face.”
“What’s ‘biao’ face?”
“Shameless*, it suits you.”
T/N: 錶臉(biǎo liǎn) aka ‘biao’ face. 錶(biǎo) means watch and is also an alternative to “do not”. So, biao face means do not want face i.e shameless.
Fu Ting Chuan paused for a moment. When he processed what she said, he flipped over and hovered over her threateningly, “Young lady! So mischievous, see how I deal with you!”
……
They tossed once again before going downstairs.
Just in time, the doorbell rang. It must be the cake Xu Che ordered in advance and delivered over.
The cake is from a Western pastry store in the area. The owner is his fan and on the eve of his birthday, they would urgently call about the cake.
In the past years, it has been custard. This year, afraid that Film Emperor Fu would be tired of the flavor, the boss specifically stated in the call.
It was changed to a six-inch mango mousse cake. The sweetness was moderate and it tastes delicious.
“You go open the door. I’m gonna go to the restroom to fix my hair.” Jiang Tiao pushed Fu Ting Chuan to the living room.
Fu Ting Chuan turned on the porch light, unlocked and open the door.
Pa–––
When he opened the door, long ribbons rained onto him.
Xu Che let out a string of laughter, “Hahaha. Old Fu, there is even a day when I can cover your face in rainbow strings.”
“Happy birthday––––surprise––––!!” Sounds of blessing came from the door.
Fu Ting Chuan looked over and saw all her employees standing outside with a smile.
The area around the villa is brightly lit. Each tree is covered with flashing LED lights with ribbons and balloons tied to the branches. A large golden banner was tied to the two symmetrical banyan trees reading–––
“Wish our boss Fu a happy 36th birthday! May everything goes smoothly and all your wishes come true!”
Even the BBQ equipment are prepared….
The entire yard was decorated brightly. It seems as if they are celebrating another Christmas.
Fu Ting Chuan’s face darkened.
Xu Che quickly picked up the two bottles of champagne and clarified, “Don’t blame us for being thick-skinned. This was all prepared by your wife. When have you ever had a big birthday celebration with everyone? Let everyone accompany you to have fun tonight. We froze out butt off hiding outside the entire night!”
Xu Che waved the two bottles of champagne in his hand, “Come, everyone let’s celebrate!”
“Yeah–––Boss, don’t just stand there. Let’s play together” A few people chimed in.
When Jiang Tiao heard Xu Che mention her, she came out from behind the wall she was hiding in. She took the initiative to walk over to Fu Ting Chuan and pull at his cuff to take responsibility.
Seeing the man’s wounded expression, it really is...comical.
She couldn’t help but purse her lips as her eyes curved into a smile, “Go play. You only have one birthday a year, you should have a good time celebrating it.”
Fu Ting Chuan’s face doesn’t show any expression. It seems that he is holding back.
The entire scene is quiet. Jiang Tiao was also a bit worried that he didn’t like it. She raised her hand and helped Fu Ting Chuan take off some ribbon.
The man immediately blocked her hand. Unable to hide it anymore, a smile spread on his face.
The atmosphere eased in an instant.
All his colleagues are cheering.
Fu Ting Chuan pointed at Xu Che, “You were the one who sprayed me right?”
“Yes, and I will continue to spray you.” Xu Che popped open the champagne and before Fu Ting Chuan can dodge, his entire body was soaked. Even Jiang Tiao who was standing to the side wasn’t spared. A few drops landed on her.
“Okay….you want to rebel.” Fu Ting Chuan bent down and picked up a can of silly string, not hesitate to retaliate.
“Quick, protect me––––” Xu Che turned back to the crowd, looking for cover.
The yard was a mess.
Everything is happily laughing and playing.
Xu Che is anguishly howling while being chased by Fu Ting Chuan…..
Jiang Tiao leaned against the door and watched them. Her big and bright smile slowly became tranquil and adoring.
Fu Ting Chuan, although today is your birthday, I also want to make a wish.
God, can you please make the person I love the most, every year from now on be–––
Beaming with joy and worry-free.
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