Chapter 1071: She Doesn't Need Wishes

Liu Xin'ai thought to herself, watching as the waiter slowly uncovered the lid before her.

What was revealed first was a base of white cream.

Liu Xin'ai realized it in an instant; what was inside was actually a birthday cake!

The subtle feeling in the bottom of her heart grew heavier.

Immediately following that, she saw the cake reveal its full appearance.

It was a cake that was not too large in size, yet it had been designed as a double-layered one.

Green vines spread upward from the bottom layer of the cake in a lifelike manner, and almost every leaf was dotted with pearls made of some unknown material; at the very center of the cake, a cluster of beautiful eustomas was in bloom—they were her favorite flowers.

The level of realism of the entire cake made it clear at a glance that someone had been specially hired to spend time and effort making it.

It was another thing that showed the other person had put in thought without needing to look closely.

But how could Qin Yiyan have known that she liked eustomas?

Undeniably, Liu Xin'ai still felt a small "surprise."

The waiter had finished serving all the dishes and had already completed their task and left.

Liu Xin'ai looked at the cake in front of her; no matter how much she wanted to maintain her previous indifferent expression, a trace of liking still leaked from the depths of her eyes.

Immediately after—"Eat."

Qin Yiyan's voice suddenly came, interrupting her train of thought.

Liu Xin'ai came back to her senses in an instant, and then she saw that he had already picked up his cutlery, so she hurriedly picked up her own as well.

The atmosphere was quiet; if the location hadn't changed, it would have been exactly the same as at noon.

But the cake before her was reminding Liu Xin'ai that these were all arranged by Qin Yiyan.

Perhaps even that meal at noon was...

Realizing that she was thinking about Qin Yiyan again, Liu Xin'ai hurriedly reined in her thoughts and stopped dwelling on them.

Soon, dinner ended.

There seemed to be no topics for them to chat about, so eating was just to fill their stomachs, and the speed was exceptionally fast.

Putting down her cutlery, Liu Xin'ai looked at the cake in front of her.

Although she didn't have the habit of eating sweets at night, it was her birthday after all, and Qin Yiyan had specially prepared it, so she might as well have a slice...

Liu Xin'ai thought, picking up the cake knife to the side, pondering where she should start.

This cake was made so beautifully that she couldn't bear to ruin it.

Just as she was thinking—she suddenly heard Qin Yiyan ask: "You're cutting the cake directly? Shouldn't you make a wish first?"

He looked at Liu Xin'ai, his expression seeming somewhat puzzled, and he had already brought over the candles placed to the side.

"No need."

Liu Xin'ai glanced at the candles in his hand, had already found a spot, cut a perfect triangle, placed it on a plate, and handed it to him.

"For me?"

Qin Yiyan was somewhat surprised by this sudden "goodwill" from her, and his eyebrows lifted along with it.

Liu Xin'ai nodded.

"You ordered the cake, so you get it first."

As she said this, she cut a slice for herself.

Only then did she slowly open her mouth to answer his first question.

"I am no longer at the age to believe in birthday wishes. If you ask me what wish I have, my only wish right now is for my father's illness to get better. Making a wish to a birthday cake for such things is useless."

Liu Xin'ai's expression was calm as she used a fork to cut a small piece of cake and put it into her mouth.

The light cream carried a faint sweetness and melted in her mouth.

But as it landed in her heart, she didn't know why, but it felt a bit sour, and she couldn't help but recall the way her family used to be together, accompanying her to celebrate her birthday when she was a child.

At that time, her mother was still there, and her father's health was also sound and well...

The atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

After a long while—"As you wish."

Qin Yiyan simply threw out these two words, not expecting Liu Xin'ai to give such an answer.

But thinking about it carefully, it was indeed within expectations.

She was indeed the kind of person who could say such things.

Just like her personality, boring and plain.

Although the marriage between the two of them was brought about because of family relations, he was not entirely unconcerned about the Liu Family.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have worked hard to facilitate this medical project.

The manpower, energy, and financial resources spent on this were almost beyond what Liu Xin'ai could imagine.

Qin Yiyan opened his mouth, and the sentence "Your father shouldn't have any problems" was on the tip of his tongue.

But after thinking about it, he swallowed it back in the end.

Anyone who heard such pale words would know they were just empty words of comfort.

He had never listened to such words, nor did he disdain to say them.

Liu Xin'ai was the same.

He only needed to be responsible for providing her with an environment where she could exert effort for her father.

No matter how reluctant she was, this favor would definitely be owed to him.

Why not do it?

What's more, if it really succeeded, it would also bring a considerable profit to the Qin Clan.

A hundred benefits and not a single harm.

He is a businessman.

It was clearly a decision made after considering many factors, and it was just "convenient"

to consider her.

But why...

Looking at her expression, why did he actually feel a little bit of heartache?

Ten minutes later.

Dinner officially ended.

Rising from her seat, Liu Xin'ai swept a glance at the night scenery by the window and then checked the time.

It was already nearly ten o'clock.

This long day was finally about to end.

"Let's go."

Qin Yiyan put his arm around her shoulders again.

This time, Liu Xin'ai did not mind, and she walked with him toward the exit without changing her expression.

This time, Qin Yiyan finally did not suggest going anywhere else, but instead drove the car onto the route home.

Soon, the car stopped in front of the villa.

After a day of tossing and turning, finally back at the doorstep, Liu Xin'ai let out a sigh of relief, just as she was about to get out of the car.

But just at this moment—"Wait a second."

Qin Yiyan suddenly spoke up and stopped her.

Liu Xin'ai's movements froze abruptly, and she instantly became guarded, not knowing what else Qin Yiyan had in store for her.

Immediately after, she heard—"There is something for you there, open it and take a look."

He pointed casually at the small drawer in front of the passenger seat.

"Something?"

Liu Xin'ai was somewhat puzzled, but she still obediently pulled the drawer open, and immediately saw an exquisite velvet box sitting inside.

Judging by the size and style of the box, it should contain something like a piece of jewelry.

She stared at it for a few seconds without reaching out to take it.

Qin Yiyan glanced at it twice, and finally could not help but remind her: "Take it, if you just look at it like that, will it jump into your hand by itself?"

Liu Xin'ai's eyes flickered for a moment, and she finally picked it up.

Although she did not know what was inside, she seemed to have already been able to anticipate it.

This size...

It could only be something like earrings or a brooch.

Or perhaps...

Thinking this, she gently opened the lid, and her gaze suddenly froze.

Lying quietly inside was a ring.

A ring with a very unique design.