Three years after our breakup, you came back to China, and I'm just giving up. Why are you cryi

Lu Hao took over the company again and also brought in Fang Ruoyun, who couldn't stay idle, to form a close working relationship with Xiao Xiyue.

Every busy day fills his empty soul, and only after get off work can he experience a sense of release.

That evening, the setting sun painted the entire city skyline red, and the afterglow of the sunset streamed through the office's floor-to-ceiling windows.

Lu Hao tidied up the documents on his desk, closed his laptop, raised his hand to rub his throbbing temples, and was about to get up and go home when the office door was pushed open.

Lin Ran walked in with light steps, dressed in a simple work outfit, her hair neatly combed and smooth, her eyebrows and eyes gentle. She held a simple event briefing in her hand and went straight to Lu Hao's desk.

Lu Hao looked up at her, his expression relaxed, and casually asked, "What's wrong?"

Lin Ran spoke softly, her tone gentle and her words clear, "New Year's Day is just around the corner, and the company will be holding a music festival at Tingzi Wharf. I was wondering if you'd like to go check it out."

"A music festival?"

Lu Hao repeated the three words in a low voice, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes, and a warm feeling rising in his quiet heart.

He nodded slightly, his tone decisive: "Sure, save us a few good spots, and we'll go check it out together."

"Okay." Lin Ran's eyebrows curved slightly, revealing a faint smile, and she agreed earnestly, "Then I'll have someone reserve a front-row seat for me later."

"Mm," Lu Hao responded softly.

He was really looking forward to the music festival.

He had never forgotten that he had promised Xiao Xiyue that he would take her to a music festival.

But life is unpredictable, and troubles keep arising. This simple agreement has been delayed for a full three years.

Now that everything has settled, there is finally an opportunity to fulfill this promise that is three years overdue.

With this tender expectation in his heart, Lu Hao followed Lin Ran home from get off work, and the two returned to Tomato Mansion.

Pushing open the door, the house was warm and inviting, and the aroma of food wafted out.

Ning Shu, dressed in comfortable loungewear and wearing an apron, was busy at the kitchen stove.

After changing into slippers, Lu Hao casually asked towards the kitchen, "Ning Shu, haven't Xi Yue and Ruo Yun returned yet?"

Ning Shu was putting the food on a plate and hadn't had a chance to respond when Zhou Mengmeng on the sofa started yelling.

"Hey Lu Hao, Xi Yue and Ruo Yun work at the company with you, and you don't even know where they went? How could we possibly know?"

Lu Hao was speechless for a moment after being rebuked. He awkwardly touched his nose and explained softly, "They went out this afternoon to discuss cooperation and business. I asked them before I left work, and they said they were on their way back."

"Then why are you asking? You're probably stuck in traffic."

Feeling a little embarrassed, Lu Hao walked to the sofa, looked at Zhou Mengmeng lounging there, and couldn't help but complain, "I've noticed that you've been really into teasing me lately."

Zhou Mengmeng rolled her eyes at him with a charming expression, her eyes sparkling, and said playfully, "Look at what you're saying, as if I never used to argue with you!"

Lu Hao was speechless. He sat down next to her legs and, taking advantage of her momentary lapse in attention, quickly reached out and grabbed her slender, fair ankle.

The next second, his fingers reached directly to the soles of her feet and gently scratched them.

"Hahaha—! Lu Hao, let me go! It's so itchy!"

Zhou Mengmeng struggled violently, twisting and turning on the sofa, laughing until her whole body was weak.

But Lu Hao's hands were like iron clamps, firmly holding her ankle in place. No matter how she kicked and twisted, she couldn't break free.

"I was wrong! I was really wrong! Please forgive me, I can't take it anymore, I can't laugh anymore!" Zhou Mengmeng begged for mercy repeatedly, her eyes glistening with tears from laughing.

Looking at her pathetic, pleading appearance, Lu Hao smiled and released his grip with satisfaction: "Let's see if you'll still argue with me. You really don't know who you are anymore."

But as soon as he loosened his grip, Zhou Mengmeng, now free, immediately seized the opportunity, raised her foot, and gently kicked Lu Hao in the cheek.

She puffed out her cheeks and huffed angrily, "That wretched Hagiwara!"

Before she could even retract her foot, Lu Hao grabbed her ankle again.

Zhou Mengmeng's smugness vanished instantly, her expression changed abruptly, and she immediately admitted defeat, "Um... I... I was a little loud just now, I'm sorry, okay?"

But Lu Hao didn't care about any of that, grabbed her foot, and continued to tickle her.

"Hahaha! I was really wrong! I'll never do it again! Help!"

Zhou Mengmeng's wails filled the entire living room.

Just as the two were playing and joking on the sofa, the door was slowly pushed open, and Xiao Xiyue and Fang Ruoyun walked in from outside.

The two immediately spotted Lu Hao and Zhou Mengmeng playing on the sofa, and their lips unconsciously curled up. Finally, their gaze fell on Ning Shu and Lin Ran, who were busy in the kitchen.

Xiao Xiyue and Fang Ruoyun exchanged a glance, both seeing a serene and peaceful feeling in each other's eyes.

During the meal, Zhou Mengmeng looked aggrieved and deliberately sat between Xiao Xiyue and Fang Ruoyun, then grinned at Lu Hao across the table.

Looking at her childish appearance, Xiao Xiyue couldn't help but chuckle and gently teased, "Mengmeng, you still dare to be mean to Ahao? Be careful he doesn't sneak into your room tonight."

"He wouldn't dare!" Zhou Mengmeng's eyes widened, revealing a fierce look.

Lu Hao saw through her little scheme immediately; she was trying to trick him with reverse psychology.

He smiled faintly, deliberately going along with it: "You want to provoke me? I'm not going to do it. Go ahead and bite me if you dare."

"Go ahead and bite! Come on over tonight if you dare!" Zhou Mengmeng retorted without backing down.

Lu Hao fell silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.

He really can't stand being provoked.

After dinner, Fang Ruoyun pulled Lu Hao to the balcony.

"What's wrong?" Lu Hao turned to look at Fang Ruoyun, who had a serious expression, and asked curiously.

Fang Ruoyun gazed at the city lights in the distance, hesitated for a moment, and then said softly, "Um... how about we find somewhere else to stay? I have enough rooms at my villa..."

Lu Hao immediately understood her idea, and then nodded emphatically, "Okay, no problem, let's choose an auspicious day to move in."

"I've checked the date."

Fang Ruoyun turned to look at him, a faint smile in her eyes, clearly having planned everything in advance. "The last day of this month is an auspicious day, the most suitable for moving into a new house."

Lu Hao's eyes lit up, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips: "Since you've made all the arrangements, I'll do whatever you say. The night we move into our new place, there's a music festival at Tingzi Wharf, so let's strike while the iron is hot and go relax together."

After saying that, Lu Hao gazed out the window at the night sky.

They moved into a new home of their own and began to enjoy this wonderful new life.

Everything just happened to be perfect, just as promised.