Birthday

Miss waited for you all day

Hearing those two burning words, Xing Yue couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. She was thin-skinned and didn't want to get entangled with Bu Yao.

I was just about to tell Bai Yulun to tuck in his tail so I could drive home.

As fate would have it, Bai Yulun and Bu Yao had a personal grudge that lasted for eight years.

His originally amiable face now had a hint of roguishness. "This road is so wide, why does Bu Yao insist on going this way?"

She grasped Xing Yue's hand again, placed it on the pink snake tail, and pressed down.

In this light, it's as if she's holding Xing Yue's hand and touching her own tail—a strangely amorous scene.

Xing Yue's heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively tried to pull his hand back, but he tightened his grip on her wrist.

Upon seeing the video, Housekeeper Li's expression was complicated. He hesitated, then turned off his microphone and said in a low voice, "Miss Xing, today is the eldest young lady's birthday. She's been waiting for you all day."

So many high-society dignitaries attended the birthday party, yet Bu Yao didn't come down for two hours—a rude act she had never done before.

Everyone in the Bu Family knew who the young lady was waiting for. She sat in her room, neither speaking nor allowing anyone to look for her.

After the banquet, someone was unpacking gifts in their room. They unpacked a mountain of gifts, starting at 11 p. m. and continuing until 3 a. m., from the first gift to the last, but they didn't find the one they wanted.

She didn't even ask if Xing Yue had been there, as if she could tell which one was from Xing Yue just by opening the box she wanted. Unfortunately, none of them were from Xing Yue.

I don't know if it was because Housekeeper Li suddenly turned off his microphone, Bu Yao got out of the car.

The navy blue gown was luxurious and magnificent, its stunning beauty even at night.

Bai Yulun also got out of the car. He disliked the woman immediately and smiled dangerously, "Senior, it's your birthday today. I received the invitation, but I have something more important to do than attend your birthday party, so I couldn't go. You won't be angry, will you?"

Bu Yao's temper was notoriously bad, but it has improved somewhat in the last two years, becoming a little better than before.

Actually, the invitation wasn't for Bai Yulun, but for the Bai family. Bai Yulun didn't go, but Bai family's parents did.

The woman wore exquisite makeup; her satin red lips were glossy and vibrant, exuding confidence.

She glanced sideways at Bai Yulun, her gaze shifting in an instant before settling elsewhere, her expression icy. "You stray dog in heat, don't bother talking to me."

The two already had a long-standing grudge, and this remark only intensified the already tense atmosphere.

Even Bai Yulun's feigned smile froze, "Who are you calling a woman who flaunts herself everywhere?"

Bai Yulun's argument is actually a bit weak. The cloying smell of rotten peaches filled the air, along with the scent of her snake glands. The smell was still so strong even after she got out of the car, so it must have been even stronger inside.

It's not that she's anything special, it's just her nature. She's easily aroused when her tail is stroked, just like other snakes. It's a very normal thing, but Bu Yao is so condescending and belittling of her. Do they snakes suffer because of their species?

She was so angry that she completely ignored Bu Yao.

He walked straight to Housekeeper Li's side.

Housekeeper Li lowered his head slightly.

Bu Yao questioned, "What did you say to that fickle, heartless, fickle, and promiscuous woman in the carriage?"

The butler bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Miss, I advise her to leave here as soon as possible and not block the way."

Xing Yue didn't utter a single word from beginning to end, nor did he utter a single rebuttal to what Bu Yao said.

But Bu Yao had no intention of letting her go.

"Uncle Li, you asked Xing Yue if I misspoke about her?" Even though the two of them were within arm's reach, Bu Yao sent someone to deliver the message.

Housekeeper Li nodded slightly, then turned to Xing Yue and said, "What Miss means is that you tricked the Bu Family into believing that as long as you saved Miss He, you would keep your distance from other women. But you broke your promise and even left with Miss He in your arms. Miss is very upset about your behavior. By the way, is your eye condition any better? How could you possibly fall for a woman like that 'stray dog that goes into heat everywhere'?"

Bu Yao corrected, "It's not sadness, it's anger."

Upon hearing this, Housekeeper Li repeated, "The young lady is very angry about your behavior."

Xing Yue nodded, indicating that she had heard. She did not get out of the car, but looked at Bu Yao from inside.

Throughout the entire Bu Yao was looking at other things, perhaps at the streetlights, the trees by the roadside, or the dark eaves, but she didn't focus her gaze on her.

She opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, Bai Yulun stopped her.

"Sister Yue, let's go back."

They were unwilling to give way just now, but now that they're in the car, they want to leave.

Bu Yao coldly retorted, "Bai Yulun, since you have so much free time, why don't you keep an eye on your wife and stop her from bothering me?"

Xing Yue pursed his lips slightly. "President Bai is married..."

People from families like Bai Yulun's were betrothed from a young age, in marriages arranged between people of similar social standing.

The young wife chosen by the Bai family was betrothed to Bu Yao since childhood. However, eight years ago, she wrote a love letter to Bu Yao, who was in college. The letter was published by a male classmate who was nosy about it, causing a great uproar. Everyone knew that Bai Yulun's young wife had written a love letter to Miss Bu.

From then on, Bai Yulun found everything about Bu Yao displeasing.

His knuckles turned white as he gripped the steering wheel, clearly feeling the sting. Bai Yulun was at a disadvantage and explained somewhat flusteredly to Xing Yue, "My relationship with that woman is only for the sake of family interests; we'll divorce soon."

Xing Yue didn't react much; there was really no need to explain to her.

But the calmer her expression, the more anxious Bai Yulun became.

"Sister Xiaoyue... it wasn't because of this..."

She stammered, trying to explain that she wasn't pursuing Xing Yue because she disliked Bu Yao, but saying it would make her seem frivolous, especially since they weren't even divorced yet. She was even more afraid of offending Xing Yue.

Xing Yue how anxious she was, Xing Yue was both amused and exasperated. "Let's go home. Didn't you say you were sleepy?"

She's not the type to embarrass others.

With Xing Yue's gentle reassurance, Bai Yulun found a way out and wasn't too embarrassed.

As the two prepared to leave, Housekeeper Li spoke again, his usual official demeanor turning anxious. "Miss is still waiting for your reply."

Xing Yue looked at that figure in the rearview mirror, feeling annoyed and silent.

She saw the redness at the corners of those eyes... even though the woman had a cold expression.

Xing Yue finally moved his lips. "What answer? You need to get Miss Bu to speak. If you don't want to talk to me, then forget it, don't delay my journey home."

Housekeeper Li's forehead was covered in sweat as he whispered, "It's Miss's birthday today, please let her have it."

Xing Yue withdrew his gaze. "Let's go."