Was he congratulating her for participating in the design competition?
Or was he congratulating her in advance because she might stand out in the design competition?
Unable to think of a reason, Bai Lu didn't continue to stand at the door and dwell on Guan Chao's words. She shook her head and walked in …
The restaurant was on the 35th floor. It took about ten minutes to take the elevator to get there.
When Bai Lu walked into the restaurant, she realized that Liang Feifan was the only one there.
The man was standing in front of the French window. He was wearing a well-tailored dark gray suit with a simple white shirt underneath. He stood there with his hands behind his back. His back was straight, and his two slender legs were accentuated by the crisp suit pants. The lines of his legs were even more perfect.
For a moment, Bai Lu looked at the man not far away. Her eyes were dazed for a moment.
Some people, no matter how close you are to them, no matter how many times you have seen them, they would still be the most enchanting scenery in the world. They would still devour your heart …
"Why are you standing there?"
Liang Feifan noticed that someone was looking at him from behind. He slowly turned around and saw Bai Lu. He raised his eyebrows and curved his sexy lips. "Come here."
Bai Lu walked over. He reached out his hand and she naturally placed it in his palm. "Isn't it just a meal? Why did you book this place? "
At this time, there was no one around. It was obvious that Liang Feifan had spent a lot of money to clear the place.
She had to admit that every woman liked such a romantic atmosphere. But … she always felt that it was too grand. She felt as if she was stepping on clouds and unrealistic.
Liang Feifan's slightly rough thumb gently pinched the back of her hand. He lowered his eyes and looked at her affectionately. "Today is a special day, so I don't want anyone to disturb us."
"… Although I think my design was done well, there are many people participating in the competition today. I might not win the prize." Bai Lu thought that he was celebrating for her in advance. She couldn't help but say, "Actually, there's really no need to do this. You said it yourself, the most important thing is to participate …"
"Bai Lu."
Liang Feifan smiled and interrupted her. "Do you know what day it is today?"
"… What day?"
Was it a special day? She did not react for a moment. Liang Feifan smiled and pinched her cheeks. She seemed to shake her head helplessly. "You look like a smart little woman, but you're actually so muddle-headed? Or do you women actually like these little surprises? "
Bai Lu was even more perplexed. "… What kind of special day is it? What surprise? I … don't quite understand. "
What's going on today?
Guan Chao had just said "congratulations" to her, and now Liang Feifan seemed to be saying something like "surprise" to her. Was there something that she didn't know? Or did she miss something?
"You … What's the matter? Don't keep me in suspense. "She asked anxiously," Is there anything worth congratulating me for? "
"Isn't it the 15th today? Bai Lu, it's your birthday today. " He had seen her ID card before, so he had long remembered this date. He did not expect this little woman to forget such an important day.
Ever since she was a child, Liang Jingxiao had never forgotten her birthday. Every time before her birthday, she would announce to her family what she wanted. He was Liang Jingxiao's older brother. Every year, he would prepare an expensive birthday present for her.
Of course, whether it was Liang Jingxiao or any other woman he had interacted with in the past, when it came to "birthdays," which seemed special but only happened once a year, there was not a single one of them who did not want to get some benefits from him.
And she was completely the first.
She actually needed someone to remind her of her birthday.
Bai Lu then realized that today was October 15th.
That's right, it was her birthday. But she never celebrated her birthday.
Her originally confused expression instantly stiffened. Her eyes flickered and she asked softly, "… How did you know it's my birthday today?"
"It's not difficult for me to find out." Liang Feifan saw her strange expression and frowned. "Huh? Why do you look so upset? Shouldn't you be happy on this day? "
Bai Lu looked up and glanced at him. Actually, there was no need to hide it from him. There was no need for such secrets between them.
She bit her lip and pondered for a moment before saying, "… Feifan, I didn't expect you to remember my birthday. I don't remember my birthday for no other reason than … I don't go out of my way to celebrate my birthday. That's why I've been forgetting my birthday for so long."
Liang Feifan's long brows furrowed even tighter. Confusion flashed across his eyes. "Why don't you celebrate your birthday?"
Women … Didn't they all like this kind of life?
"… Because my father passed away when I was very young. That day … was my birthday." Bai Lu's throat was a little choked, and her voice was very low. "… All these years, when I was with my mother, I never dared to mention my birthday. Because my birthday is the anniversary of my father's death. "
Liang Feifan's heart tightened. He reached out and gently lifted her chin. Sure enough, he saw that her eyes were red like a rabbit's, but she didn't let the tears fall from her eyes. He couldn't help but sigh softly, and his voice became gentler. "I'm sorry. I didn't know before … But these things are just coincidences. It has nothing to do with you. Have you never celebrated your birthday all these years? "
Bai Lu shook her head.
Liang Feifan's index finger twitched slightly, and his heart raced. He looked calmly at her red eyes and finally asked, "You've never mentioned anything about your father, and I've never asked. If I asked you now, would you be willing to tell me?"
Bai Lu slowly put her hand on the back of his hand. She took a deep breath and nodded. "There's nothing that I'm not willing to tell you."
Liang Feifan let her take a seat. The manager and waiter at the door were already ready. As soon as they saw her take a seat, they were about to step forward. Liang Feifan's hand moved slightly behind Bai Lu's back. When the manager and waiter saw this, they immediately retreated.
They probably knew that Liang Feifan didn't want to be disturbed by anyone right now.
Bai Lu had no idea that Liang Feifan had set up everything tonight. Until now, she simply thought that he was unknowingly preparing to celebrate her birthday.
"… My dad passed away when I was five years old. Actually, I was still young and ignorant at that time. I didn't even know what death was. I only remember that day after kindergarten ended, it was the form teacher who personally sent me home. Usually, my dad or mom would come to pick me up, but they didn't come that day. When I got home, I didn't see them. That day was my birthday, so I thought my parents had gone to buy me a present … "
At this point, Bai Lu paused. She had never mentioned these things to anyone. Even after dating Xiang Longjin for so many years, she had never mentioned these things.
It was because this was a pain in her heart. She didn't know it in the past, but after she became an adult, she found out what she had unknowingly lost. Therefore, her heart hurt even more.
Her voice was even lower, and her slightly bitter words were filled with deep sorrow. "… But I didn't know that at that time, my dad was already in the hospital. I waited at home alone until 10 pm. I really couldn't take it anymore. I was very sleepy and wanted to sleep, but my parents weren't home yet. I didn't dare to sleep, so I tried to call my dad. My mom had written down the phone number and pasted it on the side of the landline. As I was pressing the numbers, I was thinking that if my dad picked up, I would cry and throw a tantrum. Today was my birthday, but the two of them weren't home. They left me alone at home … At that time, I really felt wronged … "
"… So when the call got through, I cried loudly. Before the person on the other end could say anything, I kept saying that I wanted to eat cake and get a present …" Her voice was choked up.
It had been almost 20 years since she had thought about those things. Now that she thought about it, the words of a child could sometimes be fatal.
"… I was very strange. I kept crying, but the person on the other end of the line didn't say a word. When I didn't get a response, I gradually stopped crying. Then I heard my mom's voice. She told me to go to the hospital. My dad was there."
Later, she found out that her father had passed away on that day.
While she was waiting for the birthday cake and presents at home alone, her father was fighting against death. Of course, in the end, he couldn't win against death.
…
Liang Feifan stretched out his thumb and gently pressed it under her eyes. Coincidentally, there were tears falling down. With a slight twist of his finger, he wiped away her tears and reached out to pull her into his embrace, "Don't cry, those things are all in the past. How did your father die? "
"… I don't know."
When she was five years old, she was still too young. Chin Jin-hee only gently told her that Bai Lu, your father had gone to another world. He was very peaceful and would watch you grow up in another world. So she had always held onto this mentality and thought that her father had only gone to another world. By the time she realized that her father had really left this world, she was already in her teens. Later, she also asked how her father had died, but Chin Jin-hee didn't seem to want to talk about it. After a few times, Bai Lu also stopped asking.
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