After seeing the emotion color, they all turned pink.

Xu Chuan knew the route from home to No. 3 Middle School like the back of his hand. This morning and afternoon, he and Youzi took a round trip.

Then, in the evening, before they even entered the Third Middle School, he took Xu Wanxing back and forth again.

It was almost seven o'clock when I returned to Qinghe Community.

By the end of October, it was getting dark earlier and earlier in Yiyue City, and the bright white streetlights were turning on in the old streets and alleys.

Xu Chuan carried a large plastic bag filled with vegetables in his left hand and held Xu Wanxing's hand in his right hand; both hands were somewhat stiff.

The left hand carrying the groceries was because the plastic bag handle was too tight, while the right hand holding Little Star's hand was because she was gripping it too tightly...

Pale blue seems to have limited effect in relieving this stiffness.

However, Xu Chuan was quite happy, experiencing both pain and pleasure.

From the moment they got on and off the bus until they were buying groceries at the supermarket, he and Xu Wanxing were inseparable, holding hands the whole time. The cashier who was helping them pack the groceries rolled her eyes at them several times.

That evening, he planned to take Xu Wanxing home and cook for her so that she could taste his cooking skills, so he bought quite a lot of groceries.

When it was time to pay, potatoes, chicken, beef, scallions... they all shoved onto the cashier's counter at once.

The receptionist opened the plastic bag with both hands, while he could only put things in with one hand, and he was quite slow. There were several elderly people waiting in line behind him.

But even under so many stares, Little Star didn't let go. "If you won't let go, then I won't let go either," and Xu Chuan maintained that position.

After leaving the supermarket, we walked for a while longer.

When the two reached the ground floor of Xu Chuan's house, Xu Wanxing suddenly stopped.

She released her grip, glanced around at the surroundings—which seemed to be within a memory environment—and then said, "Xu Chuan, I'm going home to get something first, I'll come back later..."

Xu Chuan then confirmed the color of her emotions; the black had stabilized.

Moreover, only about half of them are affected; the other half have already returned to normal.

Pale blue brings a sense of ease, orange a feeling of anticipation, pink a stirring of emotion, and blue and purple a hint of tension...

The semi-dazzling little stars are even prettier.

"Okay, my house is on the second floor. I'll start cooking now and leave the door open. You can just come in later."

"it is good."

Xu Wanxing nodded, then turned around and hurriedly ran away.

In the outline of her slender figure, orange anticipation and purple nervous excitement danced.

She... prepared a birthday present for me.

Xu Chuan guessed Xiao Xingxing's thoughts at a glance.

Kawaii~

It's just... that you used a bit too much force...

Xu Chuan raised the hand that had just been holding Xu Wanxing's.

At this moment, my palms are red and sweaty, a little swollen, and have a faint fragrance. After holding them for so long, they've been marinated by this little fragrance.

After eating Xiaoxing's cooking for several days, Xu Chuan decided to show off his skills tonight and impress her.

As a professional head chef who had cooked for Empress Dowager Su for four or five years, Xu Chuan had this confidence.

"Sizzle—"

Xu Chuan placed the dishes into the smooth, oily bottom of the pot and began cooking.

A few moments later——

Two delicious-looking dishes were served. Xu Chuan wiped the sweat from his brow, then pushed open the kitchen door.

Then he slightly widened his eyes.

His once somewhat messy living room had been completely transformed at some point.

The stationery and scraps of paper that had been carelessly left on the dining table were now neatly folded.

The dark floor glistened with tiny water droplets, then was swept away by a mop with a 'swish'.

Xu Wanxing had arrived at some point, I don't know.

At that moment, she was holding a mop, her back bent, and mopping the floor of Xu Chuan's house, stroke by stroke.

Because she was looking down, her low ponytail, tied with a pale yellow hair tie, draped over her shoulder, and a few stray hairs at her temples were stuck to her pretty face with sweat. A strand of hair was also tucked into the corner of her mouth, which she herself did not notice...

This little star is such a virtuous wife and loving mother, tsk tsk, I wonder which brat will be lucky enough to marry her in the future!

"Time to eat! Time to eat!"

Xu Chuan carried two plates to the table, and then scooped out two small bowls of white rice from the pressure cooker.

While serving rice to Xu Wanxing, Xu Chuan's eyes darted around, thinking, "Hey? Is this a gift Little Star prepared for me?"

The living room was spotless. Actually, there wasn't much stuff in his living room; a quick glance revealed it was all his own belongings.

At this moment, Xu Wanxing's emotions were a mixture of nervousness (purple) and anticipation (orange).

Emotions don't lie; she must have prepared a gift for herself, but she just doesn't know where she put it.

This little star wants to give me a surprise.

But I already knew beforehand, so is this still considered a surprise?

"Xu Chuan, your cooking is better than mine."

Xu Wanxing sat down next to Xu Chuan in his chair. She picked up a piece of beef, ate it, and said with her chopsticks in hand, "It tastes even better than in a restaurant..."

"If it's delicious, eat more."

"Um……"

"Eat less rice, more meat, have some..."

Xu Chuan was just about to serve Xu Wanxing some treats when she spoke up at the same time, interrupting him.

"Xu Chuan, can you close your eyes?" Xu Wanxing suddenly said.

"what?"

Xu Chuan was taken aback for a moment, then turned to look at Xiao Xingxing sitting next to him.

Xu Wanxing seemed to want to put on a sweet smile, but because she was too nervous, her smile was somewhat forced.

She pursed her lips, her eyes blinked rapidly, and her ears had turned bright red without her noticing.

It seems she had wanted to surprise Xu Chuan for a long time, but lacked the eloquence to naturally bring up the topic, so she could only abruptly say it like this.

This was the only clumsy way she could use to give Xu Chuan the surprise she had been preparing for so long.

"it is good."

Xu Chuan quietly closed his eyes.

Hearing the sound of a chair being moved, Xu Wanxing got up.

Footsteps, the direction of the restroom… Goodness, so that's where it was hidden. I was overthinking it…

"Um."

Xu Chuan smelled a faint milky scent of shower gel; it was Xu Wanxing's scent. She walked over and stood behind him, then leaned forward, her soft hair brushing against his cheek.

In front of his dining table, porcelain bowls and plates rubbed and pushed, until Xu Wanxing cleared an empty space.

"Xu Chuan, open your eyes."

Xu Chuan slowly opened his eyes and looked at the dining table in front of him.

On the table was a sturdy commemorative shoebox, with a unique pattern embossed on the surface, exquisitely crafted.

The box lid was half open, and a pair of limited-edition sneakers sat quietly inside.

These were the shoes from the store he took Xu Wanxing to that day; the invoice was already printed and hanging on the shoebox...

"Wow--"

Xu Chuan exclaimed in surprise, raised his hand to hold the edge of the shoebox, and looked very delighted, lovingly stroking the tongue of the sneakers.

"Xu Chuan, happy birthday! Hope you like it..."

Standing behind Xu Chuan, Xu Wanxing's voice was filled with joy and excitement because of his happy expression.

Moreover, she seemed a little too happy, and actually reached out her finger and nervously and cautiously touched the back of Xu Chuan's head.

Seeing Xu Chuan so happy, and knowing that she had bought him a gift, she dared to secretly reach out and touch his head...

It's a little itchy...

But, in her unseen field of vision,

Xu Chuan lowered his eyes, silently looking at the invoice on the shoebox, and sighed without making a sound.

【￥3599】

Sigh... that spendthrift little star... he actually bought it for him...