What a late birthday gift! Nine hundred and ninety-nine roses—symbolizing our love that will last as long as heaven and earth! Dong Jiao was moved to tears. Wow! This outstanding man actually cares about me—he didn’t celebrate my birthday until a month later. "Husband! I'm so touched. I never knew you cared so deeply about me!" Dong Jiao held the knife with happiness, carefully cutting into the birthday cake after blowing out the candles. In the large dining room, there were some familiar faces. Oh! There was even my father, Dong Zhehai, and my mother, Song Tianyun. Dong Jiao was absolutely delighted—were these arrangements made in advance by Gao Liang? Yes, partly, but not entirely. Because, my parents came to visit me without even saying a word to me, simply because they missed me so much. They had just checked in at Jin Yan Hotel. By chance, they saw the future golden goose, celebrating my birthday, and were overjoyed—immediately giving me a big thumbs-up and exclaiming, "Jiao'er!" "Grab the happiness right here!" Dong Jiao nodded slightly, nearly dizzy with joy. It turned out that Gao Liang had stood gracefully in front of her, his right hand gently holding hers as they walked to the stage, where he bowed deeply to the gathered guests and said, "Today is my girlfriend, Ms. Dong's birthday. Thank you all for being here! Now, please enjoy the cake cut by Ms. Dong for you all!" The moment he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted from the large dining room. [Zei8.com – Electronic Book Download: Zei8.com] Servers served each guest a small portion of cake, which everyone savored carefully. "Delicious! This is truly a premium cake from the Chinese homeland!" one guest praised while eating. "Yes! The flavor is quite good!" another guest smiled and nodded in agreement. "Now, it's time for Ms. Dong to perform a song and dance for us!" A host stepped forward to announce this exciting news. Under a thunderous round of applause, Dong Jiao, the super-beautiful star, stepped onto the stage with a fresh, understated makeup—her entire look stunning and dynamic. Her dance moves were captivating, and the high-lights couldn't resist stepping up to join her in dancing. The two linked hands and, as the music grew more vibrant, moved their limbs wildly, as if their bodies were melting into the music. Indeed, dance is the art of the body—such a fitting description. Dong Jiao’s body itself is a naturally elegant masterpiece of art: slender, with a graceful forward curve and a well-defined back, a flat stomach, and a sharply翘ed buttocks—extremely enchanting. The Kyoto Media University is one of the most prestigious institutions in the Chinese nation, a comprehensive university renowned for its excellence in film and television acting, music, dance, and theater, ranking first among all national arts universities. Within this sea of beautiful women, Dong Jiao is widely recognized as the university’s top beauty—the campus's undisputed "flower of the campus"—and also stands out as a rising star among national young beauty icons, widely acclaimed by the Chinese public as "the most pure and elegant young girl." Dong Jiao spontaneously performed a dance at her birthday party, leaving many in awe. Beside her stood Gao Liang, a well-known young entrepreneur and outstanding college graduate, a truly handsome man dressed in a crisp white suit, exuding great grace. Gao's dance was strong and dynamic, while Dong Jiao's was soft and graceful. Together, their styles complemented each other perfectly—yin and yang in harmony, a true match made in heaven. As the audience clapped enthusiastically, the host played a song—Ho Yau Shan's "Be Your Princess"—raising the atmosphere to a peak: "Perhaps you didn't notice, everyone around you was guessing, that a certain feeling was unfolding between us. You like my occasional quirks, my unintentional flaws. In truth, I'm thoughtful and genuine, with a childlike heart. My past romances seemed to fade into blank pages—until you came along, I truly began to exist..." Dong Jiao rendered the song with a touching voice, her lively and pure tone reminiscent of a young sparrow emerging from the valley, like a fresh swallow returning home—making every single one of the 1,080,000 pores on every person's body feel instantly relaxed. "Person as song, song as person!" Everyone praised her enthusiastically. "My little daughter truly embodies the grace of a princess—born with that innate royal charm! Haha! It seems we've truly been blessed!" Dong Zhehai smiled warmly at his wife, Song Tianyun. Gao Liang was also deeply impressed by Dong Jiao's grace—truly, he never thought the second lady-in-waiting had grown so refined. As they danced together, he gazed at her with deep affection. "I only wish to be your princess, enjoying the simple, ordinary happiness. A splendid pearl is nothing compared to the focused attention in your eyes—the deep care and devotion you show toward me..." The music swelled passionately, and everyone joined in, shouting, "What a performance! What a performance!" "Better than yesterday's entertainment program on TV! Today, handsome men and beautiful women take the stage, dancing and singing together—pure joy! So refreshing! So refreshing!" One guest exclaimed excitedly. At that moment, Gao Liang performed an action that left everyone in awe—he used his strong, powerful hands to support Dong Jiao and began rotating them toward the audience. Dong Jiao leaned happily against his chest, continuing to sing with a clear, vibrant voice as the uplifting music swelled: "I think I am your princess, ending this long pursuit. When you hold me, the Earth itself seems to pause. In that instant, I realize— you are my happiness. My long-held solitude has finally found its redemption. I suddenly want to cry, so grateful for your journey of companionship—sharing my laughter, sharing my struggles, always giving without reservation..." The passionate performance moved everyone in the room deeply, captivating all present. High Guang instantly kissed Dong Jiao passionately, while Dong Jiao blushed deeply, nearly overwhelmed with joy and giddy with happiness. Dong Jiao still leaned against Gao Qiang's arms, blushing slightly. Yet, as someone from the family, Dong Jiao was actually a bold, passionate young woman who knew how to love and stand up for herself. Gao Qiang nodded and said, "Uncle and Aunt! Please rest assured. Dong Jiao's performance in 'Dreaming of the Red Chamber' has reached nearly 80% of the script, and overall, it's very promising. I plan to further highlight her in the later stages. I'll be increasing our investment!" "Excellent! I always knew you were a sharp business leader with a keen eye for opportunity. The people across the country are eagerly anticipating this film—everyone hopes it can wrap up soon," praised Dong Zhehai. Song Tianyun then interjected, "Gao Qiang, actually, our visit this time isn't just to see Dong Jiao—we also have another matter to discuss. I'm not sure whether we should bring it up." Gao Qiang nodded in response. Song Tianyun continued, "Gao Qiang! Recently, a new Qitianle supermarket has opened in Hanshai City, operating under a group model with numerous branches expanding rapidly. Our Dong Group's Song Tianyun sighed, and Dong Zhehai furrowed his brows. Dong Jiao was a thoughtful and considerate girl, pulling her parents' hands and asking, "Dad, Mom, this Qi Tianle isn't ordinary—when it comes to strength, we simply can't compete with our family." "Jiao'er, don't worry about us—just focus on giving your best. With us here today, we're already at peace. Once we leave, you'll just need to get along well with Gao Huang. Only when you two thrive will we truly feel at ease. Even though our business has become increasingly difficult and competition fiercer, I believe that as long as we stay committed and work hard, we can still achieve a peaceful and stable life—even if we don't make substantial profits." Dong Zhehai, though a prominent figure in Hanzhai City's business world, actually viewed money with a calm and relaxed attitude. In his eyes, when it came to choosing between wealth and peace, he would always choose peace without hesitation. Such a successful businessman is indeed rare—most businesspeople prioritize profitability above all. Gao Liang really appreciated this future father-in-law, and thought to himself, "This time, I'm determined to make my move into the business world, revitalize the Dong Family Business, and establish it as a leading force in the corporate sector!" After Dong Jiao's parents had left, Dong Jiao and Gao Liang were seated in the VIP room 1888 at Jin Yan Hotel. At that moment, Gao Liuang's phone rang: "Big brother, we can't find Madame Dong! We just went to the Beijing City Customs to check, and it turns out Zhang Yuping has already gone to the United States—confirmed!" Gao Liang remained silent, then changed the subject and said, "Have you three been paying attention to the recent developments at Mengzhu Grand Hotel? How's Manager Chen doing?" His three close friends chuckled and responded in unison from the other end of the line, "Big brother! Are you thinking about the third wife now? Haha!"