Chapter 491: Plan 36: Winning the Boyfriend by Relying on Green Tea

After the day's commotion passed, night fell, and the manor shed its noise, returning to tranquility and warmth.

Guangshu and He Yuchuan only then began formally celebrating Jin Chen's birthday.

During the day's banquet he received many birthday gifts; Jin Chen knew there were plenty of expensive luxury items, but aside from Mi De An's couple's gift, he hadn't examined any of them closely.

He only anticipated what his wife would give him tonight.

Only the wall lamps were lit in the dining room, somewhat dim, the same spot where Gu Yuanheng had celebrated his birthday at the manor.

But the atmosphere and people's moods were completely different.

He Yuchuan carefully had the servants bring the cake from the kitchen, his expression still somewhat expectant; the table was laid with various delicious dishes, plus the candlelight of today's warm atmosphere.

Guangshu chuckled while recording from the side.

"Chenchen, happy birthday."

He Yuchuan tousled Jin Chen's hair; the moonlight spilling outside the floor-to-ceiling window softened his cold features, swaying with tenderness.

The cake wasn't large, but very delicate; Jin Chen lowered his head to look, then suddenly said, "The cake is something you made yourself, right?"

Although he hadn't seen He Yuchuan practicing cake-making these past two days, from his expression and the cake's clumsy piping, Jin Chen could guess it was about right.

If the manor's chef had made the cake like this, he'd probably have been fired by you long ago.

He Yuchuan hadn't expected Jin Chen to guess so quickly; his eyes widened.

Following that came some embarrassment: "I... never learned before, maybe it's not good."

"How could it be? You're amazing, Brother; when I first learned I made something ugly."

Jin Chen immediately retorted that line, being extremely smug.

"Yes, Young Master, even the chef says your heartfelt effort makes it different, it looks wonderful!"

Guangshu also joined in praising.

The praise made He Yuchuan's cheeks slightly red, a bit embarrassed.

But he was usually composed, quickly returned to normal, lit all the candles, and let Jin Chen make a wish.

"I want to make three wishes."

Jin Chen clasped his hands; his cheeks, in the soft candlelight, appeared warm and delicate, his peach-blossom eyes full of affection as he gazed at his lover across from him.

"My first wish is that you, Brother, remain forever safe and happy."

"My second wish is that everyone I care about may be happy and healthy."

"The third..."

"If I speak the third wish aloud, it won't come true."

He Yuchuan hurriedly interrupted him.

"Alright."

Jin Chen smiled, eyes half-closed, silently reciting the final line.

If wishes were effective, he hoped he could stay inseparable from his lover for eternity.

After making the wishes, he opened his eyes and blew out the candles.

The two gazed at each other for a long while, then, in mutual understanding, smiled.

Jin Chen cut the cake, giving the first piece to the elder Guangshu.

Guangshu knew the young couple would likely cause more fun later; he cheerfully finished his own slice, then took the large cake prepared for today's banquet to distribute among the servants.

When he walked out of the dining room and saw the moonlight in the open courtyard, he felt rather sentimental, touching his head.

"Sir, you and your lady can rest easy in heaven now; the Young Master's illness has healed on its own, and the Young Master has returned home."

"I didn't stop them from being together; you should understand too—mutual love and support, a lifetime passes quickly; why make everyone unhappy?"

Recalling the departed, Guangshu sighed deeply, his heart also feeling relieved.

In the dining room, Jin Chen tasted the cake and was genuinely surprised by its flavor.

It was far more delicious than he had imagined.

"How does it taste?" He Yuchuan looked on, full of anticipation.

"Very delicious."

Jin Chen suddenly rose, sat beside He Yuchuan, pulled him into an embrace, and said, "I really like it; you're amazing, Brother."

He Yuchuan voluntarily pressed a kiss to Jin Chen's lips, "There's also a gift for you."

He took a bag from beside the table, gesturing for Jin Chen to open it himself.

Seeing his wife act so mysteriously, Jin Chen was already full of anticipation for the gift.

At the moment of opening, he was somewhat stunned, instinctively glancing at He Yuchuan's hand.

It was of a style similar to that handcrafted ring.

He Yuchuan took that ring and slowly placed it on his finger.

"This is also a handcrafted ring; since it's a blessing-wish ring, it can't leave your finger empty."

Jin Chen's deep eyes welled with shock and joy; his lips couldn't hide the smile, and the moment the ring was on, he took He Yuchuan's hand and kissed his cheek.

"Brother, this is the happiest birthday I've ever had."

He Yuchuan buried his face in Jin Chen's embrace, gave a slight nod, "This is also the first time I've looked forward to celebrating someone's birthday like this."

Before, he thought those tedious procedures were bothersome; now he finds them only sweet.

He is immensely grateful that Jin Chen chose to return to the country; otherwise, he fears he would never have experienced emotional fluctuations in his lifetime.

He would still be that emotionless monster in others' eyes.

"【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +15! Total 100!】"

The warmth on his chest was lightly brushed; Jin Chen's eyes flickered, his fingertips tracing the scarlet hue on his wife's skin, teasing her pale pink lips.

His deep peach-blossom eyes shimmered with laughter: "Brother, didn't you say yesterday that on my birthday I could do anything as long as I'm happy?"

He indeed said such words.

He Yuchuan nodded, lifted his gaze to the boy, "What do you want to do?"

"I want to be a brother."

Jin Chen's eyes were full of love that could not be hidden, and he deliberately emphasized the word "do".

He Yuchuan almost immediately understood his meaning.

At the same time, he felt his body begin to move improperly.

He kicked Jin Chen's leg with his foot, his aloof voice alluring.

"Don't rub randomly, I'm itchy."

"Then I'll rub here."

Jin Chen buried his head in his embrace, the two tightly hugging.

He Yuchuan sucked in a breath, his gaze began to lose focus, unconsciously lifted his head, his eyes glanced at the moon outside the window.

Tonight the moonlight is truly beautiful.

Such a sentence suddenly flashed in his mind, he wrapped his arms around Jin Chen's shoulders.

——

Mi De An temporarily received a message from the XM Research Team, a set of data suddenly went wrong, he had been frazzled before, busy all afternoon.

When he returned to his residence, he only then discovered that Li Cha Sen, who had originally moved in, was actually not there.

He stared blankly for a long time, then loudly shouted his name, but still heard no response.

Mi De An scratched his head, then flung himself onto the sofa.

As expected, he had already left, huh?

Upon careful reflection, they really never had a process of confirming their relationship; that day Li Cha Sen came over to find someone, when he saw that handsome secretary, it was the first time in his life he got angry at Li Cha Sen.

And he also told him to get lost.

Later, although the misunderstanding was resolved, under his coaxing and embracing comfort, Li Cha Sen also reluctantly agreed to the confession, but he had never heard Li Cha Sen say he liked him.

Mi De An wearily wiped his face, let out a deep sigh.