29: Chapter 29: Birthday Party 29: Chapter 29: Birthday Party “Boss, since my business here is done, I’ll take my leave now.”

After saying that, Boss Long left Lin Chumo’s house with Tang Jie and the others.

When Lin Chumo came out holding a tray of dishes and saw Ye Tian watching TV, with Long Zhantian and the others already gone, she curiously asked, “Tian, where did Boss Long go?”

“Oh, he said he had something to handle, so he left.”

“Careful, it’s hot.

Let me help you.”

Ye Tian said with a smile, quickly getting up to help Lin Chumo with the dishes.

Once all the food was served, it was a feast of flavors, delectable and savory.

Lin Chumo and Ye Tian sat together, with Mr.

Lin and Mrs.

Lin on the opposite side.

“Let’s start eating, why are you all just sitting there?”

“Xiao Tian, we know about you and Chumo.

You must take good care of her.”

Mrs.

Lin said with satisfaction, looking at Ye Tian.

“You can rest assured, I will definitely take good care of Chumo.”

Ye Tian said confidently.

Lin Chumo, seeing Ye Tian’s beaming smile, couldn’t help but feel happy too.

“Ye Tian, I made this sweet and sour fish.

Give it a try.”

Lin Chumo picked a piece of fish and placed it in Ye Tian’s bowl.

“Chumo, you didn’t pick any for Dad or Mom, but you gave it to Xiao Tian first.

You’re so outward now, Mom’s so sad.”

Mrs.

Lin pretended to wipe away a tear but smiled as she did so.

Lin Chumo was naturally shy.

Just picking food for Ye Tian had taken great courage.

Being teased lightly by her mother, she could only blush and keep her head down to eat.

Warm moments always pass quickly.

The dishes on the table were cleared away, and Ye Tian lazily leaned back in his chair, rubbing his stomach.

Ye Tian helped Mr.

Lin and Mrs.

Lin take the dishes to the kitchen.

He wanted to wash the dishes himself, but Mrs.

Lin insisted that he and Lin Chumo continue chatting outside.

Just as Ye Tian and Lin Chumo were happily chatting, Mrs.

Lin called from the kitchen, “By the way, Chumo, your high school classmate Li Yixuan came over a few days ago.

She said she’s hosting a birthday party at the Yunhai Hotel tomorrow afternoon and invited you, her best friend, to attend.

She even left the invitation with me.”

“I heard from her that you two are very close, so I accepted it.

Whether you go is up to you.

Don’t worry about school tomorrow, it’s the weekend.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Chumo stopped playing around with Ye Tian.

At first, she was smiling, but then her expression turned dejected.

Ye Tian noticed and asked, “Chumo, what’s wrong?

Is something bothering you?”

“Tian, Li Yixuan is my best friend from high school.

She took great care of me, but her grades aren’t very good, so she decided to study abroad.

After her birthday, she’s planning to leave.

I really want to see her one more time.”

“But her family is very wealthy.

I’m afraid that if I attend, she might get laughed at by others because of me.”

“Tian, am I useless?

I don’t know what to do.”

Lin Chumo’s voice grew softer, making one want to hug and comfort her.

Ye Tian gently walked over to Lin Chumo, hugged her lightly, and said, “You are a priceless treasure.

I don’t even want to share you with your best friend.

For such a good friend, you must go!

True friendship isn’t about wealth.

I’ll go with you tomorrow, okay?”

With tender affection in her eyes, Lin Chumo looked up at Ye Tian, immensely grateful that this boy accepted her despite her poverty.

“Mm, thank you, Tian.”

Lin Chumo leaned against Ye Tian, feeling an unprecedented sense of security.

Mrs.

Lin came out of the kitchen and saw Ye Tian and Lin Chumo in each other’s arms and quickly walked away, with Lin Chumo dashing back to her room.

“Aunt Lin, I have an apartment in the nearby neighborhood.

How about you move in with me?

It’s spacious and really lonely with just me living there.”

Ye Tian said to Mrs.

Lin.

“Xiao Tian, we’ve lived here for many years and have deep feelings for this place.

Chumo especially has had a tough time, never enjoying the joys of peers.

She’s very sensible and never asks us for anything.”

“I see.

In that case, I’ll take Chumo to the party tomorrow.

I have lots of clothes in my apartment that I’d like her to choose from.

But I didn’t want any misunderstandings, so I’m inviting the whole family.”

Ye Tian scratched his head awkwardly.

“It’s no big deal.

Xiao Tian, we trust you.

You two go ahead.

Chumo’s in her room; you can go call her.

I’ll head to my room.

If I stay, you might not be able to get in.”

Mrs.

Lin smiled and dragged Mr.

Lin into their room.

Ye Tian walked to Lin Chumo’s door and gently knocked, but there was no response.

Although Ye Tian could use the ‘Creation and Transformation Heaven Technique’ to see what she was doing inside, he chose not to invade her privacy.

“Chumo, it’s me, Ye Tian.

Your parents aren’t here, open the door.”

Ye Tian said, standing at the door.

Soon, the door opened a crack, and a head peeked out, looking around before opening the door fully.

Lin Chumo clutched her growing chest.

“Chumo, I’ve been standing here for ages.

Aren’t you going to let me in?”

Ye Tian teased, smiling at her cute expression.

“I thought it was Mom knocking.

Sorry, come in.

It’s a bit messy.”

Lin Chumo said apologetically.

Walking in, Ye Tian noticed how sparse her room was, with no decorations or even a stuffed bear.

The only colorful items were her textbooks and awards.

The desk seemed old and unstable, the bedside lamp was dim, and there wasn’t even a chair, with the desk facing the bed.

Ye Tian could imagine her studying diligently on the bed.

Seeing the many first-place certificates on the wall, Ye Tian gave her a thumbs up, “Chumo, you’re amazing—always first place.

My girlfriend’s a top student!”

Hearing his praise, Chumo realized the significance of her achievements.

“Chumo, come to my apartment tonight.

Your parents agreed.”

Ye Tian said to her.

“What?

So soon?

I… I’m not ready.”

Chumo responded, surprised.

“I meant to come pick out some clothes for you.

What were you thinking?”

Ye Tian laughed, ruffling her hair.

“Tian, you always mess up my hair,” she pouted.

“Alright, tomorrow you’ll be the star.

Dress up nicely for your best friend.”

Holding hands, Ye Tian led Lin Chumo out of the Lin Family home.

In the bustling streets, the moon hung in the sky, serene and soft.

The evening breeze rustled the leaves, stretching the shadows of Ye Tian and Lin Chumo.

The night in Luo Fu was both vibrant and calm, romantic yet quiet.