"That sounds quite nice." After hearing Zhou Wanwan speak, Xu Nianhua couldn’t help but long for the same, saying, "When I get old, I too want to have my own vegetable garden and flower garden, be self-sufficient, and surely my days would be filled with bliss."
Xu Nianhua couldn’t help but reminisce about the past. The her of the past always lived in regret, always bustling about, and even when leaving, she was alone.
"Yes, when I get old, I want to be like my parents. A cup of tea, a book, on a sunny afternoon—that would be so delightful indeed." Zhou Wanwan sipped her orange soda with enjoyment, determined to study hard, earn more money in the future, and allow her parents to enjoy their old age, so they wouldn’t have to worry about medical expenses anymore.
That night, everyone in Xu Nianhua’s dorm was extremely happy, all the way down to the entrance of the dormitory building, where Xu Nianhua saw an unexpected person.
Fei Jiayi and the others were used to it by now; if Pei Yicheng hadn’t been so busy, he probably would have come to see Xu Nianhua every day.
"Nianhua, your beloved Yicheng is here to see you," Fei Jiayi said in a high-pitched voice, her teasing glance immediately causing Xu Nianhua’s face to blush.
"I will definitely be back in the dorm before lights out, Nianhua. You must show some restraint."
Ding Guo’s words were cut off when Fei Jiayi interjected, "With such a good man, what’s there to restrain?"
"Fei Jiayi, you think Nianhua is like you?" Liao Jinling retorted towards Fei Jiayi, but with less hostility than before. She added, "Nianhua is so outstanding, it should be Pei Yicheng who needs to be concerned."
Fei Jiayi rolled her eyes and was about to argue back, but Xu Nianhua quickly said, "I’ll return to the dorm soon, remember to leave the door open for me."
Xu Nianhua worried that if she waited for them to keep arguing, the lights in the dorm might go out and the door close, leaving her without a place to stay.
"Yicheng, aren’t you busy? How come you still had time to come to school?" Xu Nianhua ran over joyfully. Pei Yicheng’s tall figure stood under the streetlight, where the light made his physique appear even more lean.
"Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it to your competition today. I heard from Yining that you performed exceptionally well," Pei Yicheng spoke with a sense of regret upon hearing Pei Yining’s words.
"It’s okay, it was just a game."
Xu Nianhua spoke magnanimously. Although he wasn’t there, and she felt slightly disappointed, she understood that Pei Yicheng didn’t do it on purpose. Both Liunian and the Xiyue Hotel required Pei Yicheng’s attention.
"So, to make up for this disappointment, I’ve prepared a gift for you."
As soon as Pei Yicheng’s words ended, Xu Nianhua’s eyes widened in shock, her face showing a stupefied expression.
Pei Yicheng couldn’t help but stretch out a hand and pinch her cheek. Her adorable appearance made him wish to hide her away, belonging only to him.
"Take a look now." This time, Pei Yicheng didn’t play coy and directly opened the box, which held a glistening golden mouse inside.
The little mouse wasn’t big, just about the size of a small finger, but it was exquisitely and adorably crafted, appearing incredibly cute. And she happened to be born in the year of the rat.
A proud smile curved up on Pei Yicheng’s lips. It had taken a lot of effort to find this glittering golden mouse, which he had meticulously chosen during his spare time.
"Yicheng, I just received the Little Jade Buddha yesterday. I heard from Jiayi that the Little Jade Buddha is very valuable. I..."
Xu Nianhua hadn’t finished her sentence when Pei Yicheng interrupted, "Nianhua, the most important thing is my intention. If I gave you a cheap gift worth just a few dollars occasionally, you might feel the gift is light but the sentiment profound. However, I want to give you the very best."
Within his capabilities, he would give her the best.
If he wasn’t worried about frightening Xu Nianhua, Pei Yicheng would have given her his entire fortune.