Dog Training (ABO)Ch23 - Birthday

During the meal, Ruan Xiao felt that something was amiss with him. He seemed preoccupied, frequently looking out of the window. Now, heading out in the midst of a typhoon was indeed unusual, so Ruan Xiao said, “The typhoon is approaching; don’t go out.”

However, Feng Zhan unexpectedly insisted, grinning at Ruan Xiao in the room. “It’s okay; I’ll be back soon.” vbqpFn

With that, he opened the door and ventured into the rain.

However, not long after Feng Zhan left, the rain intensified significantly, accompanied by gusts of strong wind.

Story translated by Chrysanthemum Garden.

Ruan Xiao, watching the raging storm outside, couldn’t help but worry. He checked the time frequently, lost focus on his work, and, after more than an hour passed with no sign of Feng Zhan returning, he grew increasingly anxious.

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Understanding dawned on Ruan Xiao. He raised his phoenix-like eyes, looking at the man in front of him, soaked and bedraggled. “Did you brave the storm just for this?”

If it weren’t for seeing this birthday cake, he might have forgotten what day it was today.

He hadn’t told Feng Zhan about his birthday, so it seemed that Feng Zhan had stumbled upon it while looking at his documents before.

Feng Zhan carefully placed the birthday cake on the table and smiled, saying, “I ordered it in advance. I didn’t expect the typhoon to come early. Fortunately, I went out early; otherwise, the bakery would have closed.”

Ruan Xiao felt a bit distressed seeing Feng Zhan, who had been soaked in the rain for so long. “At our age, birthdays and such are not a big deal. Why go through the trouble of getting drenched for a cake? What if you catch a cold?” Ny6V3X

Feng Zhan, however, dismissed the concern, saying, “Ah Xiao, don’t worry. It’s just a little rain; I’m healthy.”

“This is the first birthday I’ve spent with Ah Xiao. In the future, I’ll always be with you on every birthday,” Feng Zhan said sincerely, his expression full of warmth. Ruan Xiao felt a subtle warmth spreading in his chest, like a gentle stream.

After taking some time to fetch the cake, Feng Zhan took a shower and changed into clean clothes before heading to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Watching him bring out various ingredients, Ruan Xiao wanted to help, but Feng Zhan insisted, saying, “There’s no rule that the birthday star has to cook.” With a smile, he gently pushed Ruan Xiao out of the kitchen. hjSOHn

In the evening, Feng Zhan prepared a table full of dishes, placing the birthday cake in the center with candles lit. He then turned off the lights and softly clapped his hands, singing a birthday song for Ruan Xiao. Despite the raging storm outside, the warmth inside the house couldn’t be overshadowed.

Ruan Xiao watched Feng Zhan’s handsome face glowing in the candlelight, and he felt a strange warmth in his chest. His eyes even showed signs of becoming teary.

The food was delicious, and the cake was sweet. Ruan Xiao was very happy, to the point that he even had some wine, and unintentionally, he drank a bit too much.

Trying to hold himself together, he managed to finish washing up, but the alcohol became more evident as the warmth from the shower mixed with it. In a somewhat dazed state, Feng Zhan carried him to the bedroom. Iwa43t