My whole family is the protagonist, and I am the only cannon fodder!

Recalling the events of her previous life, Lu Zaozao was no longer so embarrassed, nor did she feel any sad emotions surge up. She even thought calmly that it was actually understandable that Xie Huinian behaved like this. After all, it is difficult to be tolerant and calm when facing someone you don't like.

If someone else were faced with such a situation, they might do the same.

I really shouldn't have done that.

Lu Zao Zao realized it belatedly and even felt a little sorry.

She turned her head and glanced at Xie Huinian, and found that his mind seemed to be a little distracted. She didn't know what he was thinking about. After more than ten seconds, he said to Lu Zaozao in a very hoarse and low voice: "Let's go."

Coming out from the less crowded exit on the other side of the aquarium, there is a huge lawn and artificial lake outside, with lush grass and beautiful scenery. There are children and adults flying kites here, and small vendors setting up stalls selling small accessories and toys, and the whole place is filled with laughter and play.

Less than a minute after walking, Xie Huinian suddenly stopped, raised his head slightly and looked at the sky not far away.

The sky was dyed with gorgeous sunset glow, the dusk was winding, the clouds and mountains were rolling, the sun was shining on the ripples on the lake, and the waves were sparkling. The evening breeze was blowing, and the branches of the willows planted by the lake were rippling, like a green ripple.

As the sun set, the golden light shone on Xie Huinian's face, making the entire scenery seem unreal.

Lu looked up early, watching the sunset. The person standing next to him turned out to be Xie Huinian. It was like a dream.

It was as if we were going back in time, and we didn't rush to see the sunset back then. But now, after a rebirth, we are still able to watch it together in another accidental way - maybe, in fact, it's not that regrettable.

All the sounds around disappeared, leaving only the echo of the wind in my ears.

The setting sun was like a burning painting, enveloping the entire sky at an extremely fast speed. The mountains in the distance were like shadows that separated the sky from the land. Soon, the setting sun sank, and the color in the sky gradually darkened, leaving only a faint blue and gray light.

Even if it is just a dream, there will always be a moment when you wake up.

After walking out of the lawn, the two returned to the cat cafe. Ye Ran's expression was very calm and composed, as if she was aware of the situation.

Deng Deng was so sleepy that he was about to snore and couldn't even open his eyes. Lu Zaozao held him in her arms, and he buried his head in her arms obediently and gently, not moving at all.

The Xie family's driver has arrived here, and Xie Huinian asked the driver to send Lu home early.

Holding Deng Deng and a large bag of things in her arms, she waved her hands with great difficulty, "No need, it's easy to get a taxi here, I..."

Before he finished speaking, Xie Huinian almost forcefully lifted Lu Zao Zao and sat her in the back seat. His voice seemed to become even hoarse. "Sit down. You've been tired all day. Let Deng Deng go home quickly."

Well, after taking a look at the boy in his arms who looked exhausted, Lu chose to shut up early.

The car door slammed shut, and Lu Zao Zao looked at him through the window.

Xie Huinian was standing on the side of the road, his hair fluttering slightly in the wind. Maybe it was because he had walked for too long today or for some other reason, but Lu Zaozao realized that Xie Huinian's face was very pale, with a slight sweat on his forehead, and he looked very tired and weak.

The car drove farther and farther away, and Xie Huinian in the rearview mirror gradually turned into a black dot that faded into nothingness.

They walked farther and farther, until the car was completely lost in the evening rush hour traffic. Xie Huanian then bent over and began to cough uncontrollably. After he calmed down, he gasped with some effort.

It was almost evening, and it was already dark when Lu Shiqing finally finished his work. He pressed his tired brows and waved to Lu Qingwan, "Let's go, Qingwan. Brother will take you to dinner."

Lu Qingwan sat up from the sofa and nodded slightly.

After stepping out of the elevator and arriving at the parking lot, Lu Shiqing personally drove her to the Western restaurant that was said to be very difficult to make a reservation at. The chef was a Frenchman and enjoyed a great reputation.

She opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. As expected, she saw a statue of a goddess placed in front of the car. Lu Qingwan fastened her seat belt expressionlessly, raised her head, and saw her own pair of unfocused, indifferent and cold eyes in the rearview mirror.

When they arrived at the restaurant, the manager seemed to have been waiting since early morning. When he saw half of Lu Qingwan's figure, he personally stepped forward and walked out of the store to greet her. When he saw Lu Shiqing behind him, his smile became even brighter and more decent.

Arriving at the private room that had been reserved long ago, everything was arranged very delicately and exquisitely. The temperature in the room was just right, neither too hot nor too cold, and there was an elegant and refreshing scent of magnolia, but it didn't make people feel uncomfortable. Outside was the brilliant river view, and the lighting and decorations made everything just right.

The wait staff in black suits served the food quickly and the waiting time was short.

Two dishes of salmon sauce and French foie gras were served first, and some more were served later. Lu Qingwan was too lazy to even raise her head.

She picked up the salmon on the plate with a fork without interest, chewed it symbolically, and then swallowed it. She didn't feel anything special about it. It was almost the same as the one cooked by the chef at home, all very ordinary, she thought boredly and indifferently.

Lu Shiqing had already cut the steak for her and pushed it in front of Lu Qingwan, being so considerate as if Lu Qingwan was the protagonist of today's banquet. Twenty minutes later, both of them had finished their meal, and some desserts had not yet been served. In a period of time that was neither too long nor too short, the dishes were hardly touched.

They all eat very little.

Lu Qingwan looked at Lu Shiqing and asked, "Brother, why don't you eat? I specially booked the restaurant."

"I just finished work and don't have much appetite. It's not that I don't like the restaurant you specially booked." Lu Shiqing explained to her very kindly.

Lu Qingwan said "oh" indifferently.

Not long after, the store manager knocked on the door and walked in with permission. With a decent posture and sincere tone, he handed a beautifully wrapped gift to Lu Shiqing. The curve of his mouth was perfect, and he was so decent that there was no fault to be found, as if he had been specially trained.

"Mr. Lu, I'm sorry to bother you. I heard that today is your birthday, so our store specially sent you a small gift. It's just a small gift, but I hope you can forgive me."

Lu Qingwan glanced at it indifferently. This year's latest tie of a certain brand was more expensive than this meal, so it was definitely not cheap.

However, Lu Shiqing's expression suddenly changed, and he said sternly that it was not necessary. He quickly recovered and looked at the other party with a calm gaze, indicating that he did not have the habit of celebrating his birthday, so he took the gift back, and then politely thanked him.

Lu Qingwan supported her chin with her hand and stared at Lu Shiqing with her eyes, then looked away after a while - it seemed that her elder brother did not miss her birthday because he was busy, but because he hated the arrival of this day.