Chapter 202 - 204 [204] Surprise on the Cruise Ship 4
"Xiaonuan, make a wish quickly!" Qi Yue said.
Xia Xiaonuan returned to her senses, clasping her hands together, placing them at her chest.
She closed her eyes.
Silently, she wished, "I hope Nan Mo can be happy and joyful. I hope... all my wishes can come true..."
Xia Xiaonuan made her wish and slowly opened her eyes.
Her gaze collided with Nangong Yaoling across the room.
Nangong Yaoling looked at her with intense eyes.
She suddenly felt a throbbing in her heart.
"Blow out the candles!" Nangong Yaoling said.
Following that, Xia Xiaonuan and Nangong Yaoling, along with everyone else, blew out the candles together.
The lights came on.
A giant cake was placed on the deck.
Everyone could have a piece of Xia Xiaonuan’s birthday cake.
In the corner, a French bassist and pianist were playing and singing the birthday song.
Fireworks blossomed in the sky, forming different patterns.
Including Xia Xiaonuan’s name.
Xia Xiaonuan was pulled by Nangong Yaoling into the dance floor.
The two began the first dance of the night together.
"Everything tonight is for you," Nangong Yaoling said, holding Xia Xiaonuan’s waist, his eyes blazing.
Xia Xiaonuan finally understood why Nangong Yaoling had given her the necklace!
It turned out to be a birthday gift.
And he insisted she wear it.
Tonight, she was the most dazzling princess here.
In the corner, there were many gift boxes placed.
It turned out those gifts were from everyone who came today for Xia Xiaonuan.
Nangong Yaoling prepared everything and informed everyone to focus on Xia Xiaonuan.
He truly managed to give her a huge surprise.
But Xia Xiaonuan’s heart still felt like something was missing.
Her gaze fell on Liang Shaochen and Nangong Zhongli in the distance, standing together like the perfect couple.
Should she not hope for too much anymore?
Xia Xiaonuan danced a bit absentmindedly, her brain muddled, almost stumbling.
"What are you thinking about? Foolish?" Nangong Yaoling asked patiently.
"Thank you," Xia Xiaonuan said.
"I didn’t do all this just for your thanks!" Nangong Yaoling said ambiguously, close to her ear.
"What do you want?" Xia Xiaonuan asked, wary.
Nangong Yaoling tightened his hold around her waist.
"I want your heart..." He stared into her eyes and suddenly leaned down.
And kissed her fiercely.
Screams and whistles erupted among the crowd.
In the distance, the sound of fireworks echoed.
Xia Xiaonuan wanted to push Nangong Yaoling away, but he kissed her even deeper.
She felt helpless.
Knowing in this situation, she had no choice.
Even though she knew that person was watching nearby.
Xia Xiaonuan closed her eyes.
A tear trickled down.
Liang Shaochen stood in the corner.
Watching the two in the center of the crowd, locked in a kiss, under everyone’s gaze.
For some reason, he suddenly felt troubled and pained inside.
A mix of irritation and heartache tangled in his chest.
He turned around, facing the sea.
Seagulls glided in the distance.
His mind suddenly flashed back to that night in the chapel.
To Xia Xiaonuan’s words to him and the moment she shielded him from the knife.
Her eyes clearly hiding countless emotions.
Spilling countless unspoken words.
"Nan Mo, look, there are fireworks outside. So beautiful!"
In the orphanage, Qiqi pulled Nan Mo’s hand, heading towards the outdoors.
Naturally studying, Nan Mo was pulled outside by her.
Fireworks blossomed, and Qiqi jumped up in excitement.