Lu Wanqing found him amusing and couldn't help but pinch the little one's cheek.
Little Harvey rubbed his cheeks and quickly returned to his homework.
Lu Wanqing stayed with him, and before she knew it, another half a month had passed. During this period, Little Harvey's life was simple yet fulfilling. He went to school when he should, and on weekends, he spent some time at his father's martial arts studio teaching other children martial arts.
Xavier, as previously agreed, paid the little one his wages. Little Harvey was overjoyed to be able to earn money through his own efforts. With his first earnings, he bought Lu Wanqing a gift: a large bouquet of beautiful flowers.
Lu Wanqing was stunned when she received the flowers, but after recovering, she was filled with surprise. Harvey was truly adept; among all the cubs, he was likely the smoothest in interpersonal relationships.
"Happy birthday, Mommy!" Little Harvey handed Lu Wanqing the flowers, a bright smile on his face.
"Thank you, Harvey!" Lu Wanqing said happily as she took the bouquet.
Lu Yang stood behind them, looking at the flowers Harvey presented to Lu Wanqing, a gentle smile on his face.
"Godmother, happy birthday too~" Ya Ya, small as she was, also held a bouquet of flowers almost as big as herself, struggling to offer it to Lu Wanqing.
Lu Wanqing was instantly melted by the three-year-old cub. Seeing that Ya Ya was about to lose her grip on the flowers, the little one, flowers and all, was about to fall. Harvey was the first to reach out and steady little Ya Ya, then carefully held the flowers for her.
"Thank you, Ya Ya!!!" Lu Wanqing quickly expressed her gratitude while also reaching out to carefully take the flowers from Ya Ya's embrace.
Holding the bouquet, Lu Wanqing noticed a small red gift box hanging in the center of Ya Ya's arrangement. Curious, she looked towards Ouyang Jian and Lin Sang beside them.
Ouyang Jian and Lin Sang both wore bright smiles, looking at them with evident joy.
Last night, Ouyang Jian and Lin Sang had brought Ya Ya over. Firstly, it was her birthday, and Third Brother insisted on celebrating it. Ouyang Jian was one of Lu Yang's few friends, so he naturally came. Secondly, it was about what Harvey had mentioned earlier: Ouyang Jian and Lin Sang wanted Ya Ya to attend kindergarten in the Empire.
After receiving gifts from the two children, Lu Yang finally walked over. Dressed impeccably in a suit, he extended his hand with a smile and said, "Qingqing, I'll take you somewhere."
Looking at Third Brother's smile, Lu Wanqing found it impossible to refuse.
"Okay," Lu Wanqing agreed.
"Oh yeah!" Little Harvey, standing nearby, immediately jumped up excitedly.
Lu Yang took Lu Wanqing's hand, and they walked out together. A prepared aircraft was waiting outside. Everyone boarded, and the aircraft then took off.
This was Lu Wanqing's first time flying within the Empire. Looking down at the city from high above, the feeling of vastness and beauty was something Lu Wanqing never tired of.
Lu Wanqing kept her gaze outside, overlooking the city below. The thought that the entire Empire belonged to Third Brother filled her with an indescribable sense of pride.
"Third Brother, you're amazing!" After a while, Lu Wanqing turned to look at Lu Yang, saying with admiration.
Lu Yang lowered his head and kissed her lips, very gently.
They flew for two and a half hours before finally reaching their destination: a sea of flowers. Lu Wanqing was astonished to see so many flowers.
"Ahhh, so beautiful, Mommy, this place is amazing!!!" Little Harvey shouted with delight the moment he saw the flower sea.
"Pwetty!" Ya Ya, held in Ouyang Jian's arms, could also see the scenery outside. Hearing Little Harvey excitedly praising the beauty, she echoed, "Pwetty!"
Lin Sang and Ouyang Jian looked at their child with tender eyes filled with love.
"Does Ya Ya like flowers?" Ouyang Jian asked gently.
Ya Ya looked at her father. She wasn't very familiar with him, but being held in his arms gave her an inexplicable sense of security. She liked her father's embrace.
After a moment's thought, little Ya Ya nodded and said, "Mmm, pwetty!"
"Then, shall we plant flowers all over Ya Ya's planet in the future?" Ouyang Jian added.
"Okay!" Ya Ya responded with a clear voice.
Little Harvey had been watching Ya Ya. Hearing Ouyang Jian talk about planting flowers on Ya Ya's planet, he quickly volunteered, "Uncle Ouyang, I can help too! I know a lot of flowers, I can help Ya Ya plant many, many flowers!!!"
Lu Wanqing also heard Little Harvey's words and couldn't help but look at him. This cub, the most difficult to manage around her, seemed... particularly fawning in front of Ya Ya?
At this moment, Lu Wanqing suddenly thought of Wei Xingzhou.
Wei Xingzhou spoiled Cui Cui too much; he had lost all authority over her. Whenever he couldn't manage Cui Cui, he would secretly contact her, asking her to persuade Cui Cui, and only then could the issue be resolved.
Lu Wanqing thought, she might not be able to manage Harvey, but she seemed to know how to deal with him now. All she had to do was...
The aircraft slowly descended into a vast expanse of flowers. Everyone looked at the sea of flowers before them, their hearts filled with indescribable joy.
"Do you like it?" Lu Yang looked down at Lu Wanqing and asked gently.
Lu Wanqing's wandering thoughts instantly returned. She looked at Third Brother and felt wonderful. "Mm."
"I like it," Lu Wanqing said happily.
Lu Yang lowered his head and kissed her again.
Xavier quickly reached out and covered Harvey's eyes.
Ouyang Jian, holding Ya Ya, also quickly turned away, preventing the child from seeing the scene.
The children were too young; it was inappropriate.
"Qingqing, will you marry me?" The next moment, Lu Yang suddenly knelt down, holding a gift box. The box opened to reveal a ring.
Although Lu Wanqing had expected Third Brother to propose, seeing him kneeling before her and presenting the ring, her heart still pounded uncontrollably.
Lu Wanqing's cheeks flushed. She quickly reached out to take the ring.
"Yes," she agreed readily, only realizing her voice was trembling after speaking.
Lu Yang smiled, stood up, took the ring out of the box, and carefully placed it on her finger.
With the ring on her finger, Lu Wanqing's mind was still in a daze. She had really... agreed.
The next moment, Lu Yang leaned down and kissed Lu Wanqing.
Lu Wanqing didn't know how to refuse and soon became lost in the deep kiss.
After a very long time, Lu Yang finally released her, ending the profound kiss.