The road was long, but eventually it had to end. When the car pulled up outside the residential complex, everyone came back to their senses at the driver's reminder.
Wang Yue didn't hesitate. He quickly shut his laptop, slipped it into his backpack, then picked up the brand-new gaming helmet and promptly got out of the car. He and Qiao Jingjing headed upstairs together.
After Wang Yue got out, Qiao Jingjing followed right behind him. She was actually feeling lost, with no idea what to do next. Taking a step forward felt like plunging into an abyss, but going back wasn't something she could accept either.
Mulling over the frustrating problem, she led the way upstairs. The three of them walked in silence and soon reached Sister Ling's door.
Seeing that neither Wang Yue nor Qiao Jingjing was saying anything, Xiao Zhu quickly went to knock. When Agui, Sister Ling's husband, opened the door, Xiao Zhu cheerfully said, "Brother Agui, happy birthday! We're here to mooch a meal."
Agui had thought the cake delivery had arrived. He hadn't expected three guests. Seeing the things Wang Yue and Xiao Zhu were holding, he said politely, "You came to celebrate. You didn't have to bring anything."
Xiao Zhu was holding a doll. Seeing Agui say that, she smiled and corrected him. "Brother Agui, this is for Huihui."
Hearing the commotion at the door, Sister Ling quickly turned off the stove and came out to greet them. Seeing Wang Yue, Qiao Jingjing, and Xiao Zhu heading inside, she pretended to be annoyed. "You're not welcome today. We're having some time alone together."
The moment Qiao Jingjing opened the door, she put on a smile. Hearing Sister Ling, she cheerfully handed over a box, then said smugly, "I brought a gift, you know. This