I really like your sand sculpture group friends

It's like being a "normal" child, and it's also like socializing.

And there's even less reason to give up things you love.

If you like something, that's all that matters.

Yes, for me, none of that matters.

She suddenly had a sudden urge, an impulse to speak out.

“I have never cared about any other person’s opinions, whether positive or negative,” she said softly, as if recounting her past and expounding on the principles she believed in in this empty room. “And I have never lived in the eyes of others.”

"Although when I gave it to you, I really meant we would always be good friends." Yan Nuoya smiled faintly, her beautiful eyebrows curving like the moon. "But I never really said we would be good friends for life."

So that's why.

How dare you assume that I mean "friend"?

Should we tell him now?

Her body moved faster than her mind; she immediately stood up from the chair and pushed open the door.

The living room was pitch black. Suddenly going from a bright place to a dark room, my eyes were still a little disoriented.

She realized she'd forgotten her phone in her rush.

It's okay, we'll just have to wait a bit.

Half a minute later, her eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness. She took two steps forward, but her eyes unconsciously drifted to the door of Su Mengyao and Su Mengli's room.

In an instant, the scenes from the past semester flashed through her mind.

When they first recognized each other, Su Mengyao and Su Mengli couldn't hide their joy.

Let's work hard together to play games, play role-playing games, and play board games.

She needed to rent a place, but when she couldn't find a suitable one, they invited her in, their expressions even happier than hers.

When she was sick, besides Xiang Wen, they were also worried about her.

He was the most important person to her.

But he is who he is, and his friends are his friends.

She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her heaving chest and her emotions.

It doesn't matter; I don't live by other people's opinions.

So, don't rush, don't be in a hurry.

I will wait for you, and for them.

We still have a long way to go, but that's okay, after all, life is about moving forward.

She went back to her room, picked up her phone, and posted a status update on QQ.

But at least this time, I won't help you with the planning or strategy.

"Bad thing," she muttered under her breath.

PS: As for Mengyao and Mengli who are a little behind in progress, don't worry, maybe they are not behind?

Chapter 210 Happy Birthday (4K Two-in-One)

The next morning, Mo Xiangwen woke up to a warm and soft touch.

Before he was fully conscious, his body sensed a furry head leaning trustingly against his side.

He was slightly stunned, and it took him a while to fully activate his brain.

This familiar location and feeling meant there was no need to guess.

He pulled the blanket back a little, and a white fluffy ball of fur was revealed.

Bai Shishi, like a little animal seeking warmth, leaned against him, fast asleep, breathing evenly, her little face appearing exceptionally serene in her sleep.

How should I put it? It seems like I've gotten used to it, or rather, subconsciously I've already anticipated Bai Shishi's behavior.

This girl just buries her head in the blanket to sleep, isn't she afraid of getting suffocated?

He carefully pulled the blanket down a little so she could breathe more fresh air.

Anyway, it's the weekend and she doesn't have to go to class, so let her sleep a little longer.

I wonder if Noah opened the gift yesterday, and what her reaction will be when she sees that note.

As he pondered this, he reached for his phone from the bedside table, swiped the screen, and surprisingly found a new message from Yan Nuoya, sent shortly after midnight last night.

The message was simple, just one sentence.

If you're too afraid of others' negative opinions, your life will forever become a collection of other people's desires.

That actually makes a lot of sense.

Mo Xiangwen casually copied it, searched for the source to learn more, and then noticed when he switched back that she had updated her status last night.

He was engrossed in reading the quote when a slightly hurried knock on the door broke the silence of the room.

"Xiang Wen, Xiang Wen! Are you awake?" Su Mengyao's voice came from outside the door, filled with obvious anxiety.

"She's awake." Mo Xiangwen responded, subconsciously pulling the blanket up to cover Bai Shishi.

"Then I'll come in!" Su Mengyao said, and the sound of a hand gripping the doorknob and preparing to turn it came from outside the door.

"Um... wait!" Mo Xiangwen's heart tightened, and in a moment of quick thinking, he raised his voice and said, "I'm changing my clothes! Wait a minute."

Outside the door, Su Mengyao suddenly stopped pressing down on the doorknob.

"Change clothes?" she muttered softly, her anxious tone instantly turning into embarrassment: "Oh... okay, okay, then hurry up, I don't know where Shishi has run off to."

Hearing the footsteps disappear, Mo Xiangwen breathed a sigh of relief, looked down at Bai Shishi's rosy cheeks from sleep, and gently pinched them. "Shishi, wake up, it's dawn."

Bai Shishi opened her eyes groggily, her long white eyelashes trembling. She looked at him with hazy eyes and softly hummed, "Xiao Yi... Xiang Wen, good morning."

"Good morning." Mo Xiangwen lowered his voice: "Listen, Shishi, you need to go back to Mengyao's room right now. Mengyao is very worried about you, otherwise she will come to open the door and see you here."

Bai Shishi rubbed her eyes, seemingly not fully awake, and whispered, "I think it's okay... it's not a big deal."

Mo Xiangwen was somewhat helpless, but patiently explained, "Mengyao and Mengli are different from you and Nuoya. Their thinking isn't as... unconventional. Besides, she'll be very worried about you if you disappear. Listen to me, go back first."

He quietly got up, walked to the door, carefully opened it a crack, and made sure no one was in the corridor before turning back to wave to Bai Shishi: "Quick, while no one is around."

Although Bai Shishi was still a little reluctant, she obediently slid off the bed, put on her pajamas, and like a sleepwalking kitten, wobbled out of the room and walked into Su Mengyao's room diagonally opposite.

Mo Xiangwen was finally relieved. He quickly changed his clothes and went out to wash up.

On the other side, Bai Shishi had just slipped back into her room when she saw Su Mengyao already sitting on the edge of the bed. Upon seeing her return, the tense expression on her face visibly relaxed.

"Shishi, where did you go? I didn't see you when I woke up," Su Mengyao asked with some concern.

Bai Shishi blinked her scarlet eyes and shook her head honestly: "Sister Mengyao, I can't lie to you, but I can't say for sure."

Her hesitant demeanor only aroused Su Mengyao's suspicions further. However, seeing her resolute attitude, Su Mengyao did not press her further, leaving only lingering doubts in her mind.

"Don't copy everything Xiang Wen does," Su Mengyao said, pinching her cheek.

"No no no!"

Mo Xiangwen walked out of the room, where the others were already eating at the dining table in the living room.

Since we're already so familiar with each other, there's no need to wait for anyone in particular.

However, he discovered that a portion had been left for him on the table.

"What do you do after breakfast?" Su Mengyao asked casually, taking a bite of a xiaolongbao (soup dumpling).

"Work," Mo Xiangwen said without looking up. "Didn't you say we were going to discuss work today?"

Su Mengyao had clearly forgotten about this, and her expression froze for a moment.

However, Su Mengli quickly smoothed things over for her: "Mengyao means that we can't discuss work if everyone has different rooms."

"Yes, yes, yes." Su Mengyao nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

“Just work in your own rooms.” Mo Xiangwen shook his head. “There’s no other way. After all, Mengli and Mengyao, you two have desktop computers, so it’s not easy to move them around, right? Anyway, it’s not far. You can come over and ask if you have any questions.”

“Okay.” Su Mengyao sighed as well: “If only home could be like the studio, Shishi doesn’t have a computer here.”

“It’s okay,” Bai Shishi said without hesitation. “I can share a computer with Xiang Wen.”

“...I can’t share a computer with you.” Mo Xiangwen said with a wry smile, “You need to draw, and I need to write, how can we share a computer?”

He paused for a moment, then continued, "However, you can use my computer. I'd like to discuss the settings and plot with Noah."

Yan Nuoya nodded slightly upon hearing this, but didn't say anything more.

After breakfast, as mentioned earlier, everyone went back to their rooms to start working.

Although he was also puzzled as to why Bai Shishi was working so hard when she was here, and it wouldn't hurt to play all day, he didn't say anything because he saw how enthusiastically Su Mengyao kept coming over to discuss the settings with them.

Between work and rest, it was almost nine o'clock in the evening before they knew it. Su Mengli came to his room, looked at the four people huddled together, sighed, and knocked on the door: "It's almost time. Didn't we agree to go to that newly opened dessert shop? Let's go now, consider it a late-night snack."

"Great."

"Let's go."

The dessert shop wasn't far from the apartment; it was decorated in a warm color scheme, and the air was filled with a sweet aroma.

The five of them found a table by the window and sat down.

Bai Shishi held the menu, her eyes sparkling as she lingered over the various desserts, muttering to herself, "I want to drink mung bean soup, but double-skin milk seems pretty good too."

Su Mengyao leaned over and pointed to another page: "Shishi, would you like to try some tofu pudding?"

Bai Shishi glanced at him hesitantly: "Xiang Wen, can I order them all?"

“Sure, absolutely.” Mo Xiangwen chuckled. “If you can eat it all, you can order everything. Miss Mengyao didn’t bring enough money, so I’m here for you.”

Su Mengyao rolled her eyes at him: "Don't worry about it."

Then she turned to Shishi and said, "Shishi, I'll order this ginger milk curd and tofu pudding, and you can order that double-skin milk and mung bean porridge. Let's share it, okay?"

"Okay, okay." Bai Shishi nodded repeatedly.

Seeing that her younger sister and Shishi had almost completely forgotten about the incident, Su Mengli coughed lightly twice.

"Don't eat too much for a late-night snack, it's bad for your health."

Just as Su Mengyao was about to retort, she suddenly noticed that her sister had given her two meaningful glances. Only then did she realize what was happening and reached out to tug at Bai Shishi.

After being reminded, Bai Shishi regretfully gave up the tempting offer.

"Sister Mengli is right, we should eat less."

Yan Nuoya glanced at the menu quickly and said to the approaching waiter, "One double-skin milk pudding will do, thank you."

Mo Xiangwen smiled and said, "I'll do the same as Nuoya, so I won't have to worry about it."

Su Mengli ordered a dessert and recommended the signature mango pomelo sago to Bai Shishi and Su Mengyao, who seemed to have trouble making a choice.

The dessert was served quickly. Bai Shishi took a sip and squinted her eyes happily: "So sweet! So delicious!"

Seeing everyone enjoying themselves, Mo Xiangwen couldn't help but relax as well.

Soon, Su Mengyao and Bai Shishi finished eating first, and the two made an excuse to go home first.

It was past 10 p.m. when I got back to my apartment from the dessert shop.

Su Mengli opened the door first with her key, but stepped aside and smiled at Mo Xiangwen and Yan Nuoya, saying, "You two go in first."

Mo Xiangwen and Yan Nuoya exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of doubt in each other's eyes, but still followed her instructions and went inside. The moment they stepped into the living room, the lights snapped on!

"Happy birthday!"

Su Mengyao and Bai Shishi jumped out from behind the sofa, while Su Mengli smiled and closed the door.

On the coffee table in the living room, there was an exquisite two-tiered birthday cake, with candles shaped like the numbers "1" and "9" and the words "Happy Birthday" written on it.

Su Mengyao announced with a touch of pride, "Happy birthday to Xiang Wen and Nuoya! Although it's two consecutive birthdays, we've decided to celebrate together!"

Mo Xiangwen and Yan Nuoya were both stunned, staring at the meticulously arranged scene before them, unable to react for a moment.

Bai Shishi clapped her hands happily on the side.

"Come on, come on! Light the candles and make a wish!" Su Mengyao excitedly pulled the two still somewhat dazed people to the cake.

The candles were lit, and Su Mengli immediately turned off the lights, the warm candlelight shining on everyone's faces.

Su Mengli took the lead in singing the birthday song, and Su Mengyao and Bai Shishi immediately followed suit.