Into the Night, Jiao Jiao Gets Kissed by a Business Tycoon
Chapter 152: Why do you hold such a grudge?

Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Why do you hold such a grudge?

Halfway through the meal, Xinan suddenly stopped and looked up at Cheng Yi, "Do you know what day is coming up in a few days?"

"What day?" Cheng Yi put down his bowl and asked, his eyes full of confusion.

Xinan’s brows were tightly knit together, and her voice raised slightly, "Have you forgotten?"

"Is it some important day?" Cheng Yi said with a puzzled look.

Xinan was getting anxious and hinted, "Next month is September already."

She had given such an obvious hint, Xinan had thought Cheng Yi would remember, but instead she heard him say, "Hmm, it’s indeed going to be September soon, and the weather is getting hotter. Remember to apply sunscreen when you go out, don’t get sunburned."

Xinan almost spat blood in frustration, what was he even talking about!

She continued, "September, it’s going to be September!"

"Nannan... what exactly are you trying to say?"

"Forget it, I’m full, I’m going back to my room now."

Seeing that Cheng Yi truly had not remembered, Xinan had no more appetite to continue eating and just wanted to go back to her room to rest.

But just as she stood up, her arm was caught by Cheng Yi, and then she was embraced by him.

"What are you doing?" Xinan said annoyed, reaching out to push him, only to see his smiling yet teasing expression.

"Don’t be angry, I was just teasing you. How could I forget what next month is?" His eyes curved slightly, looking attractive and playful.

Xinan asked in a low voice, still a bit annoyed, "Then why did you tease me?"

Making her think he had forgotten her birthday.

"Since you forgot my birthday before, I just wanted to tease you a bit. Now we’re even," Cheng Yi said as he pulled Xinan back to sit on the sofa.

"Why are you so vindictive." Xinan muttered discontentedly.

"Yes, I’m a vindictive person, so remember to upset me less in the future, okay?" Although Cheng Yi said this, his tone was very tender.

"Fine, I got it," Xinan no longer held a grudge against him, because with the matter of forgetting his birthday, he could always one-up her.

"Hmm, do you still want to eat your midnight snack?" Cheng Yi asked as he stroked her hair.

Xinan nodded vehemently, "Yes, of course I do."

Cheng Yi definitely wouldn’t eat any more of the food, and if she didn’t, it would just go to waste.

But there was simply too much food, and Cheng Yi ate so little that she alone couldn’t finish it all, so in the end, much was left over.

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As September arrived as expected, the weather turned increasingly dry and hot, and even the grains of sand floating in the air seemed to carry a scent of scorching heat.

On September the second, Xinan took the day off for herself, so she slept in. When she woke up, there was no sign of Cheng Yi in the room.

Only a note was left on her bedside table that read: Baby, I have a meeting today so I can only celebrate your birthday with you tonight.

Seeing the note, Xinan pursed her lips. Although she felt a bit upset, she still put the note away properly.

Xinan threw off the sheets and opened the bedroom curtains. The sunlight refracted through the glass window, casting mottled shadows and filling the room. She raised her hand to shield her eyes, squinting against the brightness.

Taking a deep breath of fresh air, Xinan’s mood instantly brightened.

Since today was her birthday and she had finally taken a day off, Xinan had planned to cook herself a steak for breakfast.

But when she walked into the living room, she found a steak, seared to a crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, already laid out on the dining table. Alongside it were two slices of ham sausage and a serving of cheesecake, with a cup of warm water placed beside it.

Xinan paused for a moment, then walked over and immediately noticed the post-it note pressed under the plate. She moved the plate aside and took out the note: "Baby, made you breakfast, it might be cold now, remember to warm it up in the microwave before eating."

Cheng Yi had guessed correctly; Xinan had woken up almost at noon and the food had long since gone cold.

Reading the note, a warmth filled Xinan’s heart, and she obediently heated the steak in the microwave before eating it.

After finishing her "breakfast," Xinan grabbed a magazine and sat on the balcony sofa, basking in the sun and leisurely sipping her coffee.

This state was simply too comfortable.

Xinan’s favorite thing was living like this, carefree and fulfilled, without any pressure, no need to worry about paparazzi snapping photos at any moment, just needing to enjoy the sunshine every day, read magazines, and water the flowers.

With these thoughts, Xinan’s body and mind relaxed even further, the magazine in her hand slowly slipped, falling onto the floor, as she lay there with her eyes closed, quietly enjoying the moment.

Perhaps after sleeping for a bit more than two hours, the phone on the round table suddenly rang, breaking the leisurely tranquility.

Groggily, Xinan groped for the phone, and heard Jiang Yurou’s bright, cheerful voice on the other end: "Nannan, I’m almost at your apartment building. Hurry up and get ready to come down, and remember to dress up nicely."

"What?" Xinan’s sleepiness vanished instantly: "Rourou, why are you suddenly coming over without giving me a heads up?"

"If I told you in advance, wouldn’t that ruin the surprise?" Jiang Yurou urged, "No time to talk now, hurry up and get ready, we’re almost running late, make sure to dress up!"

Xinan was just about to ask what was so urgent, but Jiang Yurou had already hung up the phone.

Although she was very puzzled, Xinan still followed Jiang Yurou’s advice and did her makeup.

Rushing downstairs at Jiang Yurou’s behest, she came out to see Jiang Yurou already standing at the entrance of the community.

When she saw Xinan, Jiang Yurou’s eyebrows gently furrowed: "Nannan, is that what you’re wearing?"

Xinan looked down at her outfit, a white T-shirt and shorts, which wasn’t ugly at all!

"Never mind, good thing I was prepared."

Jiang Yurou pulled Xinan toward a car, then took out a square gift box from the back seat, "Hurry, open it and see."

Xinan didn’t open it right away but instead glanced at the car in front of her and asked: "Rourou, when did you buy a car?"

"Borrowed it from Tan Bo," Jiang Yurou said. "Let’s not talk about that now. Open it quickly and look."

Xinan, not understanding why Jiang Yurou was so anxious, hurriedly opened the gift box.

Upon opening it, a flash of astonishment crossed Xinan’s eyes; inside was a blue chiffon dress adorned with diamonds.

"Wow," Xinan exclaimed, unable to stop herself from saying, "This dress is so beautiful."

"I thought the same. I took ages to pick it out at the store," Jiang Yurou said with a smile.

Xinan looked surprised: "Rourou, are you giving it to me as a gift?"

"Yes, this is my birthday gift to you."

"Thank you, Rourou, I love this gift very much."

Jiang Yurou smiled and opened the car door for Xinan, "Get in the car and change into the dress."

Xinan nodded: "Okay."