Her Carelessness: Hua Xin Only Remembered Xia Yan's Birthday After Two Years of Dating

In reality, when you don't have any close friends, most people will only remember your birthday as a special date.

There are so many holidays throughout the year, and each one, taken individually, offers a chance for people to take a short break and relax amidst their busy work.

But birthdays are something that truly belong to oneself.

As a child, Hua Xin had no idea that such a day belonged to her, nor did she understand what it symbolized. Because no one remembered this day, and no one would ever say "Happy Birthday" to her.

It wasn't until she grew up that she learned she should eat a bowl of noodles or have her own birthday cake on this day.

But Hua Xin has no one who will remember her; they've all left.

Whether they are alive or dead.

Her world consists only of herself.

Hua Xin, who even struggles to afford food, would hardly have the spare money to buy a cake. She doesn't even know her exact birthday; she only knows to eat a bowl of instant noodles in the evening based on her birth date on her ID card.

This was her birthday present.

The only day of the year that brings me joy passes by so easily, right there at the satisfying dinner table.

If we were to pinpoint exactly when Hua Xin's unconditional trust in Xia Yan began to sprout in her heart...

That was probably the night when everyone was enjoying the party and watching the shows, chatting with friends, eating, drinking, and laughing, when she was still invisible and nobody cared about her.

Only Xia Yan remembers her.

Hua Xin will never forget that moment when the sound of the wind and fireworks could drown out any other noise, Xia Yan placed the birthday cake behind him in front of him and said "Happy Birthday" to her.

This was a feeling Hua Xin had never experienced before, and it even made her feel a little dazed.

What if the scene before you is just a dream?

Will she still see this person after she wakes up, wishing her a happy birthday and presenting her with a cake that looks expensive and delicious?

That moment will likely remain vividly etched in my heart even decades from now.

But if you think about it carefully, in the past two years, Xia Yan has been very considerate and punctual in giving her tenderness and happiness on this day without reservation, while she has never celebrated Xia Yan's birthday.

To put it even more bluntly, Hua Xin didn't even know the exact date of Xia Yan's birthday.

One day, the cat cafe had a promotion where customers who came to pet the cats on their birthday would get a 30% discount, along with a complimentary dessert cake and a birthday song.

While singing along with Sister Li Xue, Hua Xin suddenly remembered this incident.

Why has she never even celebrated Xia Yan's birthday, instead of sending birthday wishes to others?

After this regretful thought arose in Hua Xin's mind, she almost considered just throwing away the Zisha pottery. She didn't know how to face Xia Yan when she got home that day.

Did you stay up all night watching anime and playing games on Xia Yan's birthday, then take screenshots and share them with Xia Yan so he could complain about them together?

But in reality, Xia Yan had been holding his phone under the covers for a very long time, waiting for her message to come, and also waiting for someone to send him birthday wishes.

It only takes a simple shift in perspective: when someone has devoted a lot of energy and tenderness to another, no matter how good or gentle their personality is, if you yourself receive no response or care when that day comes, it's a different story.

Hua Xin wasn't so oblivious as to assume that Xia Yan wouldn't care about such things just because he had a good personality.

The thought of herself sleeping soundly while having fun, while Xia Yan secretly lost his virginity under the covers, filled Hua Xin with endless guilt.

Therefore, if anyone wants to know Xia Yan's birthday, which few people know, then Xia Fen, as his sibling, would definitely know it.

That's why Hua Xin and Xia Fen went out to buy birthday presents together today.

However, Hua Xin's purpose was clearly only to learn this important information without alerting Xia Yan, while she had already decided on the "birthday present" in her heart long ago.

It's not that she's overconfident.

This gift is probably unparalleled; it is absolutely Xia Yan's favorite gift, without a doubt!

However, Xia Fen also happened to be admitted to Shanghu University, so Hua Xin couldn't refuse the invitation to buy Xia Yan a gift together. Although she had already made up her mind, Hua Xin did not refuse the invitation.

After all, it's reasonable to give a gift for this year and another gift to make up for last year's.

"Sister Hua Xin, what do you think of this?"

Xia Fen enthusiastically handed a doll to Hua Xin, interrupting the girl's daydreams.

Then, looking at the yellow dragon doll in front of her, Hua Xin forcibly suppressed the urge to strangle the ugly doll and burn it to ashes, and helplessly covered her face, saying:

"Xiao Fen... please let your brother go."

"If it were given to three-year-old Xia Yan, I think he would like it."

"Well... I actually think it's quite cute. Just add ears and a tail and it becomes Pikachu."

Hua Xin was taken aback, and then subconsciously filled in the blanks in her mind as she looked at the doll in front of her.

You know what, it's true.

"Ultraman? Gundam figure? Or Kamen Rider belt?... They all seem okay..." Xia Fen muttered to herself, but Hua Xin was getting more and more excited.

Hua Xin has wanted these things for a long time.

When I went to Japan before, an authentic Kamen Rider belt was indeed much cheaper than buying it through a domestic proxy, but at that time my whole attention was drawn to anime merchandise, so I didn't have any money left to buy it.

But if it's for Xia Yan...

Hua Xin was genuinely unsure what gift to buy.

After all, Xia Yan doesn't usually have any particular favorite things. Compared to these things, she feels it's better to call him "husband" a few more times in a soft and sweet voice in private.

However, not having a favorite doesn't mean there's nothing you absolutely need...

Xia Yan has a habit of hugging something while sleeping at night. Would it be better to buy him a new pillow?

Thinking of this, Hua Xin's eyes lit up.

But upon further reflection...

If everything that needed to be done has already been done, then what need is there for a throw pillow?

Isn't she herself Xia Yan's ready-made body pillow?!