The car reached the nearest intersection just as the light turned red. There was still a minute and a half to wait, and a little girl selling flowers gently tapped on the window outside.
She seemed to have walked over from farther up the road, stopping by every car and politely knocking on the windows as she asked, "Hello, sir. Would you like some fresh flowers? Buy a bouquet of Roses for the beautiful lady beside you~"
The little girl wore a simple dress that had been washed pale, but her hair was neatly combed and her little face was clean. She held bright red Roses in her arms, and she was both polite and sweet-tongued.
Su Chen glanced at the Roses and took out some money. "Give me all the ones you have."
"Thank you, big brother~ You and big sister are both so good-looking. You're such a perfect match~"
As she handed over the Roses, the little girl smiled sweetly. "I wish big brother and big sister a loving and happy marriage, and a lifetime together~"
The little girl counted them. She had exactly nine Roses in her hands—everlasting and enduring. It was quite an auspicious sign.
Su Chen paid for the flowers, and the car continued onward.
He turned and gathered the nine Roses into a bouquet before holding them out to Yan Bingxue. "Mother of my children~ This is for you."
The moment Yan Bingxue saw the Roses, surprise filled her eyes. She took them from Su Chen, lowered her head to look at them, and suddenly could not help laughing.
Su Chen looked at her in confusion, raising his brows. "That happy?"
Yan Bingxue nodded, a hint of mischief flashing through her eyes. "What a coincidence. I prepared a gift for you too."
As she