The baby slapped me, and I said, "Sit on my lap and slap me."

Su Qingyao's face flushed instantly.

"I had no idea!"

She hurriedly denied it, her voice both anxious and shy, shaking her head haphazardly in his arms, her hair brushing against his chin.

"Put me down right now!"

Wen Yu chuckled softly, the vibrations of his chest transmitted through their tightly pressed bodies.

He didn't let go; instead, he switched to a princess carry and walked forward in that position.

"I won't let go," he answered crisply, his tone tinged with triumphant satisfaction.

"If I catch it, it's mine."

Su Qingyao was so shy that she buried her face in Wen Yu's neck, not revealing an inch of her skin.

Wen Yu let out a low laugh, his arm steadily supporting her as he adjusted her into a more comfortable position.

Thinking of that so-called neighbor, the smile in his eyes faded, replaced by a shadow.

The baby is probably referring to the Song family, who used to live next door to the Su family.

He remembered that name: Song Yunyan.

When he first learned about her past, he glanced at her information and didn't pay much attention to her, since she had been living abroad for many years.

In retrospect, any man who has ever had a place in her life, even if it's just in the past, should be completely eliminated.

He pressed the tip of his tongue against the side of his cheek, his eyes dark and deep.

However, how much of a chance does someone who has been out of contact for so long have?

Wen Yu's lips curled into a cold smile.

Sure enough, he won the first round decisively.

At this moment, the one hiding shyly in his arms is his baby.

He held Su Qingyao steadily with one arm, and with the other hand he took out his phone and tapped rapidly on the screen.

"Qin Yue, arrange a private jet tomorrow for a direct flight to Northern Europe. Have your contact prepare a comprehensive travel plan for Northern Europe, including plans for observing the midnight sun and polar night, as well as the possibility of seeing the aurora borealis. The trip will take about a month, and the accommodations, itinerary, and guide must all be top-notch."

After thinking for a moment, he added another point.

"Also, contact Wen Zhaoyue and Jiang Shubai, and bring the Wen family boy and that junior schoolmate named Shen Zhixian along."

More people make it more lively and keeps everyone busy.

A group trip where it's hard to leave halfway through makes it easier for time to stretch out unconsciously amidst the fun, and for some unimportant agreements to be naturally set aside and forgotten.

After a moment's thought, he found another name.

"Flying to Northern Europe tomorrow, all expenses covered, wanna go?"

Almost immediately, Zhang Miaoke's reply appeared.

"Get lost! Get lost! Young Master Wen, you're like my second parents!!!"

After doing all this, Wen Yu put away his phone, feeling much better, and even the gloom in his eyes dissipated a bit.

In early July, where in Northern Europe can you see the Northern Lights?

The best time to view it is clearly after September.

He might not be able to keep the baby occupied for long by himself, but the lively atmosphere of a group of people traveling together is a different story.

Time can always be found if you squeeze it in or postpone it.

As for Zhou Yibei, Song Yunyan...

Wen Yu lowered his head and gently kissed the top of Su Qingyao's soft hair.

Get out of his way, all of you.

-

When Su Qingyao followed Wen Yu into the cabin, the sight inside made her pause slightly.

By the porthole, Zhang Miaoke was waving excitedly at her, her smile so bright it was dazzling.

Sitting diagonally across from her was Wen Zhaoyue, a woman with a quiet and gentle demeanor. She nodded gently in greeting when she entered. Next to her was a boy whose hat brim was pulled low, seemingly resting with his eyes closed.

On the large chair facing the aisle, Jiang Shubai leaned back lazily, looking nonchalant. When he saw her appear, he raised his eyebrows and dragged out his words.

"Hey! Long time no see, Qingyao! Did you miss me?"

Before he could finish speaking, a cold gaze fell upon him.

Wen Yu showed no expression, giving him a faint glance.

Jiang Shubai felt a chill run down his spine and quickly raised his hands, putting on a pleading smile.

"Hahaha... I was being cheeky, so cheeky! Ah Yu, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me!"

The girl next to him frowned slightly.

She wore a simple white shirt, exuding a cool and beautiful aura. Behind her frameless glasses, her gaze was calm, but at this moment she looked at Jiang Shubai with disapproval.

"Jiang, please watch your words and the occasion."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shubai, who had just been grinning, immediately composed himself, even straightening his back subconsciously and muttering to himself.

"I know, Zhizhi... I was wrong."

The girl's expression softened, and she turned to Su Qingyao, nodding slightly. "Hello, Su Qingyao, I'm Shen Zhixian, from the Astronomy Department at Peking University, and I'm in the same year as you."

Su Qingyao smiled and replied, "Hello, I am Su Qingyao."

Shen Zhixian's lips curved slightly, and her eyes looked at Su Qingyao with admiration.

"This trip will involve some knowledge of astronomical observation. I hope we can exchange ideas if there's an opportunity."

"Okay, sure." Su Qingyao readily agreed.

Zhang Miaoke, who was standing to the side, could no longer contain her curiosity and leaned closer with shining eyes.

"Wow! You're Shen Zhixian? I heard your father, Mr. Shen Mo, is a master in the world of calligraphy and painting. How did you end up choosing astronomy?"

Shen Zhixian pushed up his glasses, his tone calm yet firm, "My father's field is his pursuit, while my personal interest lies in the starry sky and the laws of physics."

"Wow..." Zhang Miaoke drawled out the last syllable, her face full of admiration.

"You're so cool! I'm Zhang Miaoke, just call me Miaoke."

"Hello, Miaoke."

Wen Yu gently put his arm around Su Qingyao's shoulder and said softly, "Alright, there's plenty of time to get to know each other later, baby. Let's sit down first, the plane is about to take off."

He helped her to her seat, and as soon as she was settled, he took a soft, thin blanket and carefully covered her up.

He then gestured to the flight attendants to bring warm drinks and snacks, patiently coaxing Su Qingyao to eat some.

Zhang Miaoke watched from the side, secretly clicking her tongue in amazement. When she accidentally met Wen Yu's glance, she immediately shrank back and turned away.

My darling, seeing you so cherished and cared for makes me so happy.

-

The plane climbed smoothly, piercing through the clouds, and outside the window was an endless expanse of azure and fluffy sea of ​​clouds.

Su Qingyao leaned against the window, unable to resist squinting slightly as she savored the vastness and freedom she felt beneath the high vantage point, a smile unconsciously spreading across her face.

Wen Yu looked at her profile, illuminated by the sunlight, his eyes filled with tenderness.

He raised his hand and pressed a button, and the automatic cabin door silently rose, separating the two of them from the rest of the cabin and creating a private space.

He leaned over and gently kissed her cheek: "Are you happy, baby?"

Su Qingyao turned her head, her eyes sparkling, and nodded.

But after a while, a hint of hesitation arose, and she asked softly, "Wen Yu... is it really okay for me to stand him up like this?"

Wen Yu remained expressionless, his tone serious.

"How could that be? He's five years older than you. If you'd hold a grudge over something so trivial, you'd have wasted all these years."

Su Qingyao opened her mouth, feeling that something was off about what she was saying, as if she had been tricked.

Just as she was about to retort, Wen Yu suddenly moved even closer, his warm breath brushing against her lips, a hint of ambiguity appearing in his eyes.

His voice was low and soft, like a feather brushing against your eardrum, "Baby..."

He paused, then gently stroked her earlobe with his fingertips.

"Would you like to experience something different above the clouds?"