Fu Zhinian was busy with the decorations, humming a tune in high spirits. After an hour of hard work, it was past seven o'clock, and everything was finally ready. Foil balloons spelling "Happy Birthday" were stuck to the wall, standing out in striking relief. Along with the cake and fresh flowers on the table, the candles were lit, and dinner had been prepared. The cozy atmosphere brought a smile to Fu Zhinian’s face as he felt the small square box in his pocket.
Inside the box was a ring. He intended to propose tonight. He hadn’t told Ruan Jiaojiao beforehand because he wanted to give her a surprise.
Fu Zhinian sat at the dining table, waiting for Ruan Jiaojiao to return. The candles burned, growing shorter inch by inch, and the light began to dim. Fu Zhinian propped his chin on his hand and picked up his phone, but there was still no message. Was Jiaojiao doing experiments again tonight? He knew she had joined a lab, and in the past, she would sometimes come home late, having spent all her time there. By now, it was past nine, and Ruan Jiaojiao still hadn't returned.
Chapter 285