"What kind of surprise could Xiao Ze have for me?"
Ning Rongrong was filled with anticipation.
Slipping out of her pajamas, she revealed her exquisitely fair skin, which was the envy of many. Ning Rongrong's endowments on her front were on par with Zhu Zhuqing's in terms of bust size.
Extremely exaggerated.
Although Ning Rongrong's skin would darken after sun exposure, it would quickly return to its original fairness, which was quite remarkable.
Donning a silver-blue gradient starry sky dress, Ning Rongrong admired herself in the full-length mirror for a while.
Then, she opened the door and slowly walked downstairs.
Ning Rongrong looked puzzled. It was broad daylight, so why was it so dark downstairs? Had no one opened the curtains?
Just as Ning Rongrong reached the first floor, nearing the main hall...
Suddenly, the previously dark hall was enveloped in soft spirit power lighting. Countless tiny starlights cascaded from the dome, gently floating in the air, as if one had fallen into a sea of stars.
Silver-blue petals also appeared on the ground; each step felt like treading on clouds.
In the center of this dreamy glow, a meticulously sculpted Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda cake stood silently. Its body reflected a seven-colored shimmer, and each layer was inlaid with tiny gemstone sugar beads, glittering under the lights.
"Rongrong, today is your birthday. Happy Birthday."
Xiao Ze stood beside the cake, holding a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hair ornament in his hand.
Behind him, Zhu Zhuqing and the other three stood there, all smiling warmly at her, each holding a gift.
Ning Rongrong's breathing hitched slightly.
Her eyes gradually reddened, her eyelashes trembled slightly as she tried to blink away the misty blur.
She pursed her lips, her fingertips unconsciously clutching her skirt. The tiny crystals on her dress gently clinked with her movements, making a faint sound.
"So today is my birthday… You… When did you prepare all this?" Ning Rongrong's voice was softer than usual, even a little shaky.
"That's not important, my Princess Rongrong. Come… let me put this on you."
Xiao Ze approached Ning Rongrong and carefully placed the hair ornament on her head.
Ning Rongrong's skin was like snow, smooth and lustrous like jade, shimmering faintly under the lights.
Today, her face was exquisite, but her bright eyes were tinged with red, giving her an air of delicate vulnerability.
Her nose was small and upturned, and her lips were like cherry blossoms, naturally red.
Her long hair cascaded smoothly to her waist like a waterfall, with subtle glimmers of light in its strands. A few wisps of hair curled slightly on her forehead, adding a touch of playfulness.
And the silver-blue gradient starry sky dress she wore was extremely beautiful.
This dress was custom-made for Ning Rongrong, perfectly fitting her figure and accentuating her slender waist.
The skirt spread out in layers, like a cascading galaxy.
Around Ning Rongrong's waist was a silver chain adorned with nine ice-blue gemstones.
Xiao Ze slowly placed the headpiece on Ning Rongrong's head.
"Does it look good?" Ning Rongrong lowered her head, a little shy.
"It looks good, but Rongrong, use some spirit power to activate the headpiece on your head."
"Okay."
Ning Rongrong was naturally beautiful, but at this moment, she looked like a fairy stepped out of a legend.
The long dress accentuated her snow-white skin, and the scattered light from the crystals reflected in her eyes.
With the glow flowing on her crown, Ning Rongrong was now entirely enveloped in a halo.
"So beautiful!" Dugu Yan whispered.
"Indeed, she is very beautiful," the other girls nodded in agreement.
Ning Rongrong finally couldn't hold back, and a tear rolled down her cheek.
Xiao Ze reached out and gently wiped it away for her. "Today is your birthday; don't cry."
"…Okay." Ning Rongrong spoke with a slight sniffle.
However, her smile was very bright, even though tears still welled in her eyes.
"Come, come see the cake I made for you." Xiao Ze led Ning Rongrong to the cake.
"What is a cake?" Ning Rongrong had thought the object in front of her was a decoration, but now it didn't seem to be. It also had a sweet smell, so it must be edible.
"It's a dessert; you should like it." Xiao Ze handed Ning Rongrong a small knife. "Come, cut the cake."
"Do I really have to cut it? It's so beautiful." Ning Rongrong was a little reluctant.
Xiao Ze laughed helplessly: "You have to cut it, after all, it's for eating. Besides, if we don't cut it now, it will go bad after a while."
"Then let's cut it." Ning Rongrong absolutely did not want to waste it.
Taking a deep breath, Ning Rongrong cut into the top layer of the pagoda.
Ning Rongrong placed a slice of cake on a plate.
"Come, try it. I haven't tasted it myself, so I don't know if it's good."
"It must be delicious." Ning Rongrong had great faith in Xiao Ze's cooking skills.
Ning Rongrong delicately pinched her fork and gently scraped off a small piece of cake edge, covered in mirror glaze. Her pink lips parted slightly, and she put the small bite of cake into her mouth.
Her eyelashes trembled slightly.
"Mm…" Ning Rongrong let out a small gasp of surprise, her sugar-dusted lips curving slightly upwards.
She unconsciously licked the corner of her lips with the tip of her tongue.
As the cake melted in her mouth, Ning Rongrong's eyes gradually curved into crescent moons.
She put down her silver fork, cupped her face with both hands, and the ornaments on her head and ears swayed slightly, making a crisp sound.
"This taste… it's simply wonderful. It's soft and fluffy, sweet but not cloying, absolutely perfect."
Xiao Ze looked at her, couldn't help but chuckle, and reached out to wipe the cream from the corner of her mouth.
"As long as you like it. You could actually learn how to make this cake with me later. Cake making is different from cooking; it doesn't require as much precise control over everything."
"Mm-hmm." Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, her ear tips not flushing due to Xiao Ze's actions; she was already used to it.
In fact, it was she who often ran into Xiao Ze's room to sleep with him late at night.
She was basically no longer shy now.
"Eat, everyone eat together." Ning Rongrong waved her hand.
She also cut a large piece of cake for everyone.
"Mm… it's really delicious. This texture is something I've never tasted before."
"Exactly, it's very tasty, and those sugar crystals on top have a crunchy feel when you eat them."
"Mm-hmm."
All the girls really liked the cake Xiao Ze had made.
Seeing this, Xiao Ze couldn't suppress the smile on his face.
Suddenly, Ning Rongrong reached out and dabbed Xiao Ze's face.
Xiao Ze froze, then touched his face; it was white cream.
"Hehe…" Ning Rongrong giggled foolishly.
"Silly girl, don't mess around. Your dress and headpiece are both very beautiful; don't get them dirty." Xiao Ze smiled helplessly.
It seemed Ning Rongrong also had a certain talent for playing, as she could even discover ways to play with cake.
"So, dear Student Xiao Ze, can you just stand here and let me play?"
(End of Chapter)
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