The entire building was shrouded in darkness, with not a single person in sight. Even Ye Cangtian was nowhere to be found.
This made Tang Xinwan nervously grip her handbag, her other hand fumbling to pick up her phone to make a call.
Perhaps due to her nervousness, the phone slipped and fell to the ground.
Tang Xinwan quickly crouched down to retrieve it.
However, at that moment, she saw a faint light appear in the darkness. By the company entrance, a candlelight was moving towards her.
Initially, she was a little tense, but gradually she relaxed and picked up her phone, standing up.
The candlelight drew closer, revealing a person dragging a cake with several candles lit.
Seeing this, Tang Xinwan’s eyes welled up with tears!
Ye Cangtian approached her, dragging the cake, and said with a brilliant smile, "Happy birthday! Come, make a wish, and blow out the candles."
Tang Xinwan felt a surge of emotion. This was the first birthday celebration she had received since her parents disappeared.
She took a deep breath, then playfully shot Ye Cangtian a look of mild reproach.
"Who celebrates a birthday like this, without even singing a birthday song!"
Despite her playful complaint, she smiled, closed her eyes, and prepared to make a wish.
At that moment, she heard Ye Cangtian sing softly, "Happy birthday to you…"
"Happy birthday to you…"
It wasn't just one voice.
At that moment, Tang Xinwan felt many people around her singing. Although her eyes were closed, she instantly understood.
She finally knew why the entire office building was deserted. After all, even on normal nights, a few people would stay late, but today, there wasn't a single soul.
So that's what it was!
Tang Xinwan felt warmth, happiness, and deep emotion at that moment!
She collected herself and began to make her wish earnestly.
After finishing, she took a deep breath and blew out the candles.
Opening her eyes, besides Ye Cangtian standing before her, there were many other people, almost all the key members of the company were present.
The once dark surroundings were now illuminated by beautiful little lights, and at the company lobby entrance, a string of colorful lights formed large characters – Happy Birthday, Chairman!
All these arrangements looked so heartwarming, so touching.
Tang Xinwan looked at the people around her, her eyes slightly reddened. She took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Thank you, everyone!"
Ye Cangtian’s smile was radiant, and he grinned, "The preparations were too rushed, otherwise I would have given you an even bigger surprise!"
"I am very satisfied!" Tang Xinwan smiled and nodded. For her, this was surprise enough.
She had never imagined that anyone would remember her birthday, let alone that so many people would celebrate it with her. She recalled that on this day in the past, she was probably still busy working in her office!
"Xinwan, after being in the company for so many years, this is the first time I've realized it's your birthday today!"
Zhao Yulan walked up with a smile, holding a gift in her hand. She placed it in Tang Xinwan's hand. "Happy birthday!"
Li Ya also came forward with a gift. "Happy birthday, Chairman. Thank you for changing our lives, my brother and I."
Almost everyone stepped forward to give a gift, even Li Dazhuang. He walked up earnestly and honestly, holding out a wrapped item.
Perhaps it was his first time giving a birthday gift, and feeling a little shy, he scratched the back of his head.
"Sister-in-law… Sister-in-law, I'm just a rough fellow and don't know how to pick gifts. Please don't mind!"
"Thank you, Dazhuang!" Tang Xinwan happily accepted the gift.
Although she wasn't short of money, nor particularly valuable items, and even though the gifts everyone gave were ordinary, to her, nothing could be more precious than these simple birthday presents!
Looking at the abundance of gifts, she felt this was the happiest moment!
She took another deep breath, looked at everyone present, and said with genuine gratitude, "Thank you all so much. This is the most unforgettable birthday of my life. And thank you all for your hard work for the company during this time."
Ye Cangtian smiled beside her and said, "Don't worry, I'll make every birthday of yours unforgettable from now on!"
Tang Xinwan couldn't help but wrinkle her nose upon hearing this, pouting a little like a young girl, "You! Everyone else has given me a birthday present, what about you?"
Was this guy a blockhead?
"Hehe…"
Ye Cangtian chuckled, then flipped his wrist, and a delicate box appeared in his hand.
"Just kidding, of course, I prepared a gift!"
He opened the box and took out a necklace. It was exquisite, especially the pendant, which was a large purple gemstone.
It was clear it was worth a fortune!
Tang Xinwan stared blankly. She really wanted to ask where he got the money.
She had seen the gemstone pendant at an auction once. It seemed a jewelry firm had purchased it for eight million. Processed into a necklace pendant, it would sell for at least ten million.
Where did this guy get so much money?
However, in such a heartwarming atmosphere, she temporarily suppressed her curiosity and didn't ask further, allowing Ye Cangtian to place the necklace around her neck.
Meanwhile, by the roadside not far away, in a jeep.
Shaman muttered in a low voice, almost crying, "My money! I pawned everything valuable I owned. Now I'm broke. How will I live from now on!"
Last time, he had pawned a watch and sold it for eighteen million!
He had spent a lot during these past few days, only having a little over ten million left. However, all the remaining money was "borrowed" by Ye Cangtian.
This meant that the gemstone necklace just now, truthfully speaking, was paid for by him!
Shangguan Yun beside him smiled and comforted him, "What are you afraid of? In a couple of days, you won't be short of money anymore."
Shaman looked at him confusedly.
Shangguan Yun didn't explain. He knew Ye Cangtian had already contacted the Saudi royal family, and they would likely come to pick him up in the next couple of days.
As a prince of the Saudi royal family, would he lack money then?
Xu Shi'an poked his head out of the car window and clicked his tongue. "Tsk tsk, I didn't know my brother-in-law had such a romantic side!"
He suddenly felt something was amiss and frowned. "This isn't right. If they are so happy, what about my sister?"
Shangguan Yun glanced at him. You're only realizing this now?
Just as he was about to gloat, Shangguan Yun suddenly looked in another direction. In the darkness, a figure flashed by almost instantly.
He paused slightly, then his expression turned somewhat peculiar.
Why did that person come here?
...
By the time Tang Xinwan and Ye Cangtian returned to the villa, it was very late.
Despite a tiring day, Tang Xinwan was in high spirits. Upon returning to her room, she immediately began unwrapping gifts, a joyful smile constantly gracing her face.
Even Ye Cangtian was somewhat speechless!
Was she that happy just because the company gave her a surprise and some gifts?
Tang Xinwan, however, diligently unwrapped each gift. Although the presents were ordinary, she felt a special sense of happiness with every unwrapped package.
She murmured to herself, "I didn't expect everyone to give me gifts. As the boss, I can't just not show any appreciation. I'll give them more bonuses at the end of the year!"
"…" Ye Cangtian felt like crying and laughing.
These employees had truly struck gold. With just a small gift, not only did they get year-end bonuses, but they also made their boss happy. It was killing two birds with one stone!
He couldn't help but feel a little envious and said jealously, "This is all my doing, and I also gave you a gift. How do you plan to show your appreciation?"
He said it casually, but saw Tang Xinwan nod thoughtfully.
"Mmm, I really like the gift you gave me too. As for appreciation… close your eyes first."
As she said this, Tang Xinwan blushed slightly, her voice lowering a bit.
Ye Cangtian blinked in surprise. He didn't know why she wanted him to close his eyes, but he complied.
As soon as his eyes closed, he felt a warm, soft pair of lips peck his cheek.
He instantly opened his eyes and saw Tang Xinwan's blushing face. She lowered her head and explained, "I'm very happy today. Thank you!"
Ye Cangtian flashed a brilliant smile. It seemed his unintentional gesture had improved their relationship further.
He thought that if he shamelessly stayed in her room tonight, she probably wouldn't refuse.
However, Tang Xinwan, with a flushed face, said, "Can you go downstairs to the living room and get me some scissors? Some of the gift wrapping is a bit difficult to open!"
"Okay!" Ye Cangtian turned and walked out of the bedroom without a word.
Then, he heard the sound of the door closing and being locked from behind him.
Ye Cangtian felt his entire being go downhill!