Miss Si's feigned innocence went too far, and the aloof Mr. Bo was easily swayed.

Si Yuan knew that no matter how busy he was, Bo Yusen would always take a day off to rest.

Saturday is his day off.

Coincidentally, today is also Christmas.

The song "Merry Christmas" was playing everywhere, and Christmas trees adorned with gifts, stockings, and colorful lights were everywhere.

The festive atmosphere was quite strong.

Si Yuan bought a gift and went straight to Yuanshan Dai, only to find that Bo Yusen was not home.

Si Yuan first gave 233 its gift, a Christmas hat with reindeer antlers, which looked especially festive on 233's head.

233ㄟ(≧◇≦)ㄏ：【Ah Yuan, I love this Santa hat so much!!!】

Si Yuan touched his cold face, but quickly withdrew her hand because it was cold. "If you like it, that's good."

233٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و【But I didn't prepare a gift for you. How about I sing you a song or dance for you?】

Si Yuan laughed, "I'll enjoy your singing and dancing another day. Now I have to go find your master."

233(//∇//): [Ah Yuan, do you like my master?]

Si Yuan made an exaggerated expression, "Wow, you noticed that?"

233: [I'm the smartest and most all-around amazing person in the world, 233. I know everything.]

Si Yuan gave it a thumbs up, "You're awesome."

233: [My master may have many flaws, but he's definitely a good husband. A-Yuan, you must win over my master! Go for it! ~(๑・̀ㅂ・́)و✧]

Si Yuan: "o(≧v≦) o~~ Go for it!"

233 said that at this time, Bo Yusen was most likely at Mingxin Pavilion, and even sent over the address.

Keeping birds is not a secret, but Si Yuan was unaware of it when she investigated Bo Yusen.

No wonder Jiang Lai designs bird-related brooches.

Why would Bo Yusen choose Jiang Lai's brooch from the two? Could it be that he likes birds more than himself?

Si Yuan had assumed that the place where birds were kept would be very dirty and smelly.

Unexpectedly, Mingxin Pavilion was not only clean, but also had a particularly comfortable environment, climate, and interior furnishings.

Entering Mingxin Pavilion in the dead of winter, you'll find not only babbling brooks and melodious birdsong, but also a refreshing atmosphere. Most importantly, it's not cold at all.

No wonder Bo Yusen likes to come here all the time.

Si Yuan tiptoed into the room and saw Bo Yusen sitting on the sofa, resting with his eyes closed.

A black-winged kite was perched on his shoulder.

Sensing someone had intruded, the black-winged kite suddenly swooped down on Si Yuan—

"ah--"

Si Yuan was startled and instinctively covered her face.

Upon hearing her voice, Bo Yusen abruptly opened his eyes, "A-Yuan—"

The black-winged kite, just one centimeter away from Si Yuan, made a sharp turn and returned to Bo Yusen's shoulder.

Those hawk-like eyes stared sharply at Si Yuan.

"go--"

At Bo Yusen's command, the black-winged kite reluctantly flew to the branch. Bo Yusen walked up to Si Yuan, looked at her pale face, frowned, and pulled her out of the torii gate to the resting place.

"Why are you here?"

Si Yuan was still in shock, her heart was pounding, and her voice trembled as she spoke, "It's Christmas today, I came to celebrate with you."

"Sit down." Bo Yusen gestured for Si Yuan to sit on the sofa and poured her a glass of warm water.

Si Yuan stared at the cup for a few seconds, then took it.

"What kind of bird was that? It was so scary."

"Black-winged Kite..."

"Eagle family?"

"Um."

Si Yuan glanced through the transparent glass and saw that they all seemed to be this type of bird.

She had assumed that even if Bo Yusen kept birds, they would be cute, extremely good-looking, and even talkative birds.

I never expected that he was raising a small bird of prey.

Don't let their small size fool you; they can be terrifying when they pounce on you like prey.

"When you called A-Yuan just now, were you calling it or me?"

Bo Yusen remained silent.

Si Yuan snorted softly, "As expected, it's calling for it—"

Si Yuan put down her cup and glared angrily at Bo Yusen. "So when you called me A Yuan last time, you weren't actually calling me, but rather you were thinking of your bird and calling it?"

Even Si Yuan herself didn't realize how sour her tone was.

Bo Yusen smiled as he looked at her vivid expression.

"You're still laughing! I think you've gone too far, I'm getting angry..."

He said he was angry, but the implication in his eyes was quite obvious.

Come and comfort me!

"no."

Bo Yusen scooped up Si Yuan and placed her on his lap. "Last time I called you, this time I'll call it."

"Hmph, naming your pet bird after me, what kind of weird fetish is that?"

"It's a black-winged kite."

"So, a black-winged kite can be called A-Yuan? Then am I Si-Yuan?"

Si Yuan cupped Bo Yusen's face in her hands. "I don't care. I don't want to be called by the same name as your pet bird. Call me something else."

Perhaps because their time together had progressed, Si Yuan began to take advantage of the favor she received.

Doesn't Bo Yusen like dramatic girls?

do--

Although it's not her specialty, it's still something she can do well.

Bo Yusen took Si Yuan's restless hand in his own. "What do you want me to call you?"

"You yell at everything I say?"

"You can give it a try..."

Si Yuan thought for a moment, realizing that words like "darling," "baby," and "infant" were too mushy and that Bo Yusen probably wouldn't be able to say them.

"How about Yuan Yuan? I'll call you Sen Sen, and you can call me Yuan Yuan. We'll be the Sen Yuan duo, awesome!"

Bo Yusen corrected, "It's the Yuansen duo."

"They're all the same."

"no the same."

Si Yuan didn't understand. Wasn't it just that two people's names came up one after the other?

What's the difference?

But if he says it's different, then it's different. As long as Ninth Master is happy.

"It's Iris Forest then."

Si Yuan smiled and brought her ear close to Bo Yusen's, looking all ears. "Sen Sen, please begin..."

Sunlight streamed in through the window and fell on her profile.

The wispy strands of hair at her temples were dyed a light gold, shimmering softly, and the fine downy hairs on her ears appeared even softer thanks to the interplay of light and shadow.

She smiled and waited for him.

Bo Yusen's voice was half a octave lower than usual, with a magnetic quality that resonated in his chest, like the warm winter sun wrapped in a gentle breeze.

"Yuan Yuan".

The two words fell softly, the last syllable rising slightly. They weren't deliberately amplified, yet they precisely penetrated her ears, carrying a subtle tenderness, like a feather gently brushing against her heart.

Si Yuan's body jolted violently, as if she had been struck by an electric current.

Her ears turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

She covered Bo Yusen's eyes, preventing him from seeing her as she was now.

His voice held a hint of regret, "I was wrong..."

"Um?"

"Those two words are too cheesy. How about... you just call me A-Yuan, or that bird Yuan Yuan?"

The black-winged kite cried out twice in protest.

Clearly, this mighty bird of prey doesn't like the mushy name "Yuan Yuan".

Bo Yusen removed Si Yuan's hand and saw her amusing reaction. He was in a good mood and said, "Okay."

Si Yuan smiled and hugged Bo Yusen's neck, rubbing her face against his. "Sen Sen, you're so good..."

Bo Yusen felt warm all over, and Si Yuan's favorite thing to do was to hug him.

Especially now, leaning against him while basking in the sun, it couldn't be more comfortable.

There was no scheming, no betrayal, and no need to consider profits or the Si family's reputation.

Si Yuan has grown up so much, and it's rare for her to enjoy such tranquility and comfort.

I wish I could live like this forever.

lifetime--

Si Yuan was startled by the sudden thought that popped into her head.