Lu Chenzhou had asked to kiss Cheng Xi seriously. It was so serious that she wanted to simultaneously laugh and be serious. In the end, Cheng Xi responded in an equally serious tone. “Of course you don’t have to listen to them.”

Lu Chenzhou made an ‘Oh’ sound, showing a hint of dejection. Cheng Xi was afraid that he was about to say something else even more shocking, so she didn’t even dare to mention the fireworks or his grandfather. “Why hasn’t the car come yet? Now’s a great time to leave.”

Lu Chenzhou called Mr. Chen, and not long after, he drove out. His expression could hardly conceal his anticipation; once Cheng Xi and Lu Chenzhou got into the car, he immediately and delightedly asked Cheng Xi, “Dr. Cheng, did you enjoy the fireworks just now?”

What could Cheng Xi say but “Yes”?

Mr. Chen then looked at Lu Chenzhou through...