The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

The September wind carries the scent of autumn, neither too hot nor too cold, and its gentle breeze on the face can soothe the restlessness in one's heart.

With Xu Nian by his side, Xu Xi got through the worst days of his mania, and his hormone levels gradually returned to normal.

Xu Nian was overjoyed. This way, she would suffer less, and he would be able to relax a lot.

As the school bell rang, Xu Nian had just walked to the sycamore tree at the school gate when she caught a glimpse of that familiar red Ferrari.

The car body was bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, making it particularly eye-catching on the roadside.

He paused for a moment, then unconsciously slowed his pace and gently knocked on the car window.

"Why did you decide to pick me up today?"

Xu Xi is always busy with work, and it is normal for him to leave early and return late. Most of the time, he drives to the company to pick her up after school or waits for her to come home.

Xu Xi didn't look up at him. She reached into the passenger side storage compartment, took out a brand new pair of sunglasses, leaned over and handed them to him. "Put these on and get in the car."

Xu Nian obediently put on her sunglasses, opened the car door and got in. As soon as she fastened her seatbelt, Xu Xi stepped on the gas, and the sports car shot off and drove straight onto the overpass.

The sports car's engine roared as it sped towards the airport.

Xu Xi sped up, almost touching the speed limit. The convertible top was open, and the wind howled into the car, making his silver hair curl high and flutter in the wind like a quietly burning flame.

The wind stung her eyes, so Xu Nian took off her sunglasses and turned to look at the girl beside her.

Where are we going?

He asked in confusion, "This road isn't the way home, nor is it the way to the company."

Xu Xi glanced at him and smiled gently. "A North American businessman has invited me to Hawaii to discuss business. Perfect, I'll take you there to broaden your horizons."

As she spoke, she took a passport out of her pocket and casually tossed it onto his lap.

"Is it that sudden?"

Xu Nian picked up her passport, and the moment she opened it, her own photo and name were clearly visible.

Hawaii, a place he had only ever seen in short videos, was a place he had secretly longed to visit countless times.

I heard that the seawater there is a jewel-like blue, so clear that you can see the fine sand on the seabed, and the sea breeze carries a gentle scent.

But he never thought he could actually go. Just thinking about all the procedures to go abroad and his poor English, he could only keep that longing to himself and never dared to mention it.

He paused, then suddenly remembered something and quickly said, "Aren't you going home to pack your luggage? I heard it's very sunny there, so you'll need to bring sunscreen and a change of clothes..."

Xu Xi glanced sideways at the car's digital clock and said in a nonchalant tone, "No need to pack. The plane is about to take off. It's not some desolate wilderness. Just buy whatever you want."

Xu Nian nodded and didn't argue further. He took out his phone and sent a message to his homeroom teacher at school asking for leave.

When they arrived at the airport, the announcements were already repeatedly urging them to board the plane.

The two of them didn't bring any luggage, so they went through security very quickly. They ran all the way and finally rushed into the cabin two minutes before the door closed.

Because it was an intercontinental route, the plane had every fuel tank filled, and was fully loaded with cargo and passengers. The heavy fuselage slowly accelerated on the runway, using up every inch of the runway, before slowly leaving the ground, breaking through the clouds, and heading into the blue sky.

As Xu Nian watched the clouds outside the window grow lower and lower, and the city gradually turn into tiny specks of light, a growing sense of disorientation arose in her heart.

He turned his head to look at Xu Xi beside him. She had already reclined the chair, lay on the back of the chair and closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyelids, and her expression was quiet.

Xu Nian quietly shifted her body closer to her, hugged her petite body, and listened to her soft purring like a kitten before falling into a deep sleep.

I don't know how long I slept, but the plane finally landed smoothly.

We arrived in Hawaii at 8:00 AM local time.

Xu Nian rubbed her sleepy eyes and was led off the plane by Xu Xi's small hand.

As soon as he stepped out of the cabin, a wave of scorching heat hit him, mixed with the salty, damp smell of the sea breeze, instantly enveloping him.

Xu Nian glanced back at the enormous iron bird and couldn't help but marvel at it.

In the time it takes to fall asleep, he has crossed half the globe and set foot on this unfamiliar and exotic land.

The people around him spoke fluent English, but he couldn't understand a word. He could only follow Xu Xi closely, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Fortunately, with Xu Xi's help, he successfully completed all the formalities and left the airport with her.

As soon as he stepped out of the airport, the blinding sunlight made him squint.

He hurriedly took out the sunglasses Xu Xi had given him and put them on, barely managing to adjust to the light.

Before long, a black luxury van came to a smooth stop in front of them.

The car door opened, and a blond, blue-eyed man stepped out.

He was dressed in a sharp suit, exuding elegance, and was clearly a nobleman from an distinguished family.

"Hello, beautiful Ms. Xu." The man placed his hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and gave a standard gentlemanly greeting, speaking in strange and somewhat broken Chinese, "Welcome to Hawaii. On behalf of the Solon Group, I welcome you."

His gaze fell on Xu Xi, his eyes filled with amazement.

But when his gaze swept over Xu Nian beside him, a trace of hostility flashed by so quickly that it was impossible to catch, and he quickly concealed it.

Xu Xi smiled faintly and said in a proper tone, "It is truly my honor that Young Master Zoro personally came to pick me up at the airport."

"It would be my honor to meet the beautiful Miss Xu in person."

Zoro straightened up, his gaze returning to Xu Xi. Suppressing the strangeness in his eyes, he looked at Xu Nian and asked tentatively, "May I ask who this is?"

Just as Xu Nian was about to introduce herself, Xu Xi spoke first, "My fiancé."

Upon hearing this, Zoro's lips trembled almost imperceptibly, and a look of astonishment flashed in his eyes. After a few seconds of stunned silence, he managed a forced smile: "I see."

He glared at Xu Nian quickly, a hint of resentment hidden in his eyes.

Then, he turned his gaze to Xu Xi, looking at her soft little hands, a hint of covetousness appearing in his eyes.

He extended his hand, palm up: "Then, I wish in advance that our Soron Group can achieve a satisfactory cooperation with President Xu."

Xu Xi glanced at his hand, which was adorned with expensive rings and bracelets, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. He gently pushed Xu Nian in front of him and said, "Thank you for your kind words, Young Master Suolong. However, it seems you have mistaken me for someone else."

She turned to look at Xu Nian and patted his shoulder: "This is Mr. Xu, the president of our Sinian Group. I'm just helping him manage company affairs. Come, shake hands with Young Master Solon, my chairman."

"Ah, oh." Xu Nian was stunned for a moment and didn't react immediately, but after a moment of confusion, she obediently listened to Xu Xi and stretched out one of her hands.

Zoro looked at his calloused hand, his lips trembled again, and the resentment and disdain in his eyes were almost impossible to hide.

However, out of consideration for Xu Xi's feelings, he suppressed his frustration and gently touched Xu Nian's hand, his tone stiff: "I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Xu Nian continued, "It's a pleasure working with you."