Sha Zhixing smiled at him and went back to her room.
The servants of the castle did not live here. They only called the master when he needed them, or when they were doing their daily routine.
When it was time for dinner, everyone had gone back.
Luo Xichen came back at around seven in the evening.
When he pushed the door open and entered the room, the living room was dark. Only the dim candlelight came from the end of the dining room.
He turned his head slowly and his eyes fell on the source of the candlelight.
There were many candles on the huge dining table. In the middle of the table was a cake. The dim candlelight from the birthday candle lit up the room, making it a little hazy.
Luo Xichen watched quietly. It was as if something had gently moved his chest and heart, creating ripples...
At the entrance of the spiral staircase, Sha Zhixing walked down the stairs. She was wearing a long, ankle-length dress wrapped around her chest. Her long hair was flowing casually, and her eyes were looking in his direction. There was a smile on her lips, and her pace was slow.
"Happy Birthday, although it's a few days late." Her eyes were bright and full of smiles.
The two of them looked at each other for a short while. Luo Xichen suddenly took a few steps forward and pressed her into his arms as she walked down the last step of the stairs.
Then, he smiled slowly. His voice was flat, but his smile was a little mischievous. "Actually, you don't have to rely on this to make up for it. You know what I want!"
After saying that, he leaned against the wall behind her, grabbed her lips and kissed her.
Sha Zhixing found it hard to breathe. She hit him on the shoulder and said, "Let's eat first!"
"No." Luo Xichen said without hesitation. He put his hand on Sha Zhixing's shoulder and tried to tear her clothes off. However, Sha Zhixing came out from under him and put her arms in front of her. "I've been preparing for the whole afternoon."
"Zhixing, I've been missing you these days." Luo Xichen walked towards her step by step. He stared at her eyes and added, "I think about you every night. I can't sleep!"
"I'm hungry." Sha Zhixing pretended not to understand what he was saying. She turned her head and looked at the dining table.
Luo Xichen could ignore her, but he could not ignore her.
He looked at her unwillingly, picked her up, and brought her to the dining table.
"It'll take half an hour." His thin lips spoke lazily as he sat beside her.
He then added, "Let's do some digestion after we finish eating."
Sha Zhixing blushed. Why was this person so energetic?
If she had known, she wouldn't have agreed to his request...
Luo Xichen looked at her blushing face with satisfaction. He picked up the knife and cut the cake, then put a small piece on his plate.
He did not like sweet things, but she was an exception.
He did not say anything. He lowered his head and slowly enjoyed the cake.
Sha Zhixing quietly observed his reaction, waiting for his comment.
She did not want to be praised or anything. She was afraid of being despised.
Luo Xichen did not show any expression on his face, nor did he frown.
Sha Zhixing did not expect a person like him to say anything appreciative. She held her fork and was about to start eating when Luo Xichen suddenly said, "I'm very happy tonight..."