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Chapter 389: The One and Only Birthday Gift

Chapter 389: Chapter 389: The One and Only Birthday Gift

The airplane flies in the sky.

Xiao Bao runs inside the airplane.

It’s his first time flying, his first time traveling far, and he’s with Fu Yanci and Ye Xiaoli.

Ever since the day he knew they were leaving, Xiao Bao has been so excited about the trip that he couldn’t sleep.

Having some juice.

Playing with puzzles.

Cuddling in Ye Xiaoli’s arms watching cartoons.

Finally, Xiao Bao understands why Xiao Pang and Lan Qi get so happy at the mention of holidays.

Surely, school is better juxtaposed with the enjoyment of holidays.

The plane landed in Paris at three in the morning, local time.

A light rain had unknowingly fallen lightly upon his shoulders.

Sitting in the car, the sleeves felt warm and damp.

Looking at the familiar street scenes in the night.

And then looking at Xiao Bao asleep in Fu Yanci’s arms.

Ye Li held onto Fu Yanci’s arm, her gaze dazed, she sighed softly.

The last time she came, she was the most favored daughter of the Ye Family.

Fashion Week.

Design exhibition.

Wherever she went, she was vibrant and dazzling.

Then she returned to Imperial City with bags full of gifts.

Half a year later, coming back to Paris felt like an eternity had passed to Ye Li.

Just looking at the girl quietly staring out the window, lost in thought, Fu Yanci pulled her into his embrace, kissed her forehead, "Whether as Ms. Ye or Mrs. Fu, Ah Li, on and off the stage, you will be the most shining star in Imperial City."

At the mention of the stage, Ye Li instantly snapped out of her trance.

The competition is in a week, and her designs had been sent to the Paris studio half a month ago.

She just hopes the finished products turn out as she anticipated.

Turning back, her gaze met with Fu Yanci’s profound eyes, as if there’s something important she’s forgotten.

"What’s wrong?"

Ye Li asked.

Inwardly sighing softly, Fu Yanci shook his head, "Nothing."

She felt the man had been acting strange lately, but Ye Li couldn’t figure out where the problem was.

At work, he was busy and so was she, so it evened out.

At home, their bedroom life was harmonious and blissful.

For over a month, they hadn’t argued; they hadn’t even had a spat, right?

Ye Li was puzzled.

They arrived at the hotel at four.

After Fu Yanci took care of Xiao Bao and returned to the master bedroom, he saw the girl already asleep hugging her pillow.

Standing by the bed and looking at her, Fu Yanci couldn’t help but sigh.

So much for adjusting to the time zone?

So much for being sleepless?

Realizing she didn’t remember his birthday made Fu Yanci both angry and amused.

Angry that she had professed love yet seemed so careless.

Amused at his own growing childishness, when he really didn’t care about birthdays, yet had hope that this year would somehow be different.

After a moment of silence, he turned around and went to the bathroom.

The sound of water flowing came, and Ye Li suddenly opened her eyes.

Taking out her phone, Ye Li looked at the screen, completely resigned.

"Special Assistant Xiang, do you know what’s wrong with your Uncle Fu? He seems to be in a bad mood."

"Ma’am, today is the Boss’s birthday."

Ye Li: ...

At Paris Time, Fu Yanci’s birthday is happening.

But by Imperial City time, in two more hours, his birthday will be over.

If it were her, she’d be upset too, right?

No wonder he had been acting strange ever since she planned the departure date.

Tiptoeing to check on the sleeping Xiao Bao.

Then quietly opened her suitcase.

She took out the carefully hidden organizer, crawled back under the covers and subtly changed.

When Fu Yanci finished showering and came out, his hair was damp.

Looking at Ye Li sleeping on his pillow, Fu Yanci let go of the idea to blow-dry his hair, and used a towel to make it semi-dry.

The moment he lifted the quilt, his gaze paused.

The champagne-colored camisole nightgown was now replaced with a black one.

The one he had begged her countless times to wear but she had refused.

Underneath the nearly transparent nightgown was matching lingerie, like a butterfly about to take flight.

As the thin wispy cover opens, the butterfly emerges as if breaking from a cocoon.

A black ribbon tied into a bow adorned her elegant swan-like neck.

As he raised his eyes, he saw Ye Li was already awake.

With careful expression, her eyes were full of apology.

"Fu Yanci, I’m sorry!"

"Sorry for what?"

"...Nothing."

Blinking, she pushed the thought of forgetting his birthday aside, Ye Li smiled and rose to hug him, "Fu Yanci, happy birthday!"

Fu Yanci’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Realizing belatedly what she intended.

"Ah Li..."

The palm of his hand was hot, Fu Yanci reached out and grasped Ye Li’s neck, fingertips sliding over the black bow, a smile uncontrollably slipping onto his lips, "Is this... my birthday gift from you?"

Her face felt warm, full of embarrassment.

Ye Li nodded as if it was only right, "So, Uncle Fu, do you want it?"

Want it?

Of course, he wants it!

The smooth ribbon released with a gentle tug.

Cascading down her silky skin.

Fu Yanci lowered his head to kiss her, "Mrs. Fu, with such a perfunctory birthday gift, does your conscience not hurt?"

Perfunctory?

At least she remembered, and prepared a gift.

Ultimately feeling guilty.

"I’m sorry..."

Softly responding to his kiss, Ye Li apologized, "But by Paris Time, your birthday has just begun. Fu Yanci, after we wake up, I’ll treat you to a grand meal. I promise, next year for your birthday, I’ll prepare meticulously, alright?"

"Alright."

Breath lingering for a moment, disrupted by her mention of next year.

Suddenly, Fu Yanci didn’t hate birthdays anymore.

Before him, was his unique birthday gift, one-of-a-kind.

The palm holding her slender waist, pressing her whole body into his embrace.

Fu Yanci looked into Ye Li’s eyes and said, "Ah Li, from now on, you are mine, aren’t you?"

You’ve offered yourself as a birthday gift to me, hence you are mine, aren’t you?

Her gaze dreamy, Ye Li’s mind was slightly dazed.

Hei Xiaoli laughed wickedly: You two are already physically intertwined, does it matter whose is whose?

Bai Xiaoli covered her face, maintaining composure: You are first yourself, then Mrs. Fu, round up you’re still yourself.

Dizzy from kissing, Ye Li nodded, "Yes, I’m yours..."

The moment before he had been upset because the girl forgot, or perhaps didn’t even know today was his birthday.

In this moment, Fu Yanci felt there was no better day than today.

The night outside was rich in color.

Inside, the warmth was infinite.

As dawn began to appear, a melodious gentle cry sounded, lingered for a long time.

Then, all was quiet.

The second before darkness descended, Ye Li’s mind had just one thought.

Luckily, Fu Yanci has only one birthday per year!

"Ah Li, I love you!"

A tender kiss fell on her shoulder, the man’s magnetic voice resonated in her ears.

But Ye Li didn’t even have the strength to respond, whispering inaudibly, and fell into a deep sleep.