"What are you talking about? You're overthinking it," Tianyi took a breath and said, tilting his head back. "My father married my mother for the sake of family interests. My mother's family was very prominent back then, and the Xiao family didn't think highly of my father. They disagreed with the marriage. He found a way to investigate my mother's preferences, knowing she particularly loved blue roses. He had someone create a special rose greenhouse in the Qin family's garden to win over the Xiao family and my mother."
Susu asked, not understanding, "Even so, that was a greenhouse he created himself. Why did he lock it up later and not let anyone tend to the flowers?"
Tianyi continued, "At that time, my mother was brought by my father to the greenhouse where various blue roses were cultivated. Moved by my father's sincerity, she accepted his proposal in that very greenhouse. As you know, he successfully married my mother, and with the Xiao family's support, became the heir to the Qin Corporation. After the marriage, he didn't treat my mother well. Later, my mother passed away, and the existence of this greenhouse became a testament to his betrayal and ingratitude. Of course, he had to lock it up and let the roses inside fend for themselves."
Susu had understood everything and could feel the pain hidden beneath Tianyi's seemingly calm exterior.
She spontaneously hugged Tianyi tightly, hoping to comfort his wounded heart.
With her by his side, Tianyi felt less distressed and spoke the words he had kept hidden: "A few days ago, I visited my father. He can now walk with a cane in the nursing home. Seeing his hunched back and emaciated figure, he's nothing like his former self. I should feel sorry for him. But for some reason, whenever I see him, I hate him. I truly hate him. If it weren't for him, my mother wouldn't have passed away so early. Perhaps she could have met our three children and lived out her old age with them..."
"Tianyi, no one can change what has already happened. Perhaps we can only learn to let go," Susu said, hoping he wouldn't be in so much pain. "Once we let go, we can look forward and live our current lives well. Don't you think so?"
Tianyi stroked her head, telling himself not to dwell on these thoughts. "You're right. I never expected that among those withered flowers, there would be seeds capable of rebirth. I've cultivated these blue roses again. So, I moved them here. The greenhouse is built in a very hidden location, and only I have the key. I'll give you one too. If you like it, you can come and see it anytime."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite key and placed it in her palm, urging her to hold it tight.
Susu accepted the key and said, "Roses are flowers that symbolize love. To cultivate blue ones is truly a miracle. Your mother loved them, hoping for a miracle in love."
"It's a pity that miracles never appeared in her life..."
"You're wrong. She had you; that was the miracle in her life."
Tianyi couldn't help but look at her, feeling greatly comforted by her words.
Just then, with a loud bang, a giant firework bloomed in the night sky, then dissipated like a meteor shower.
"So beautiful," Susu murmured, looking up through the glass roof.
Tianyi took her hand and pulled her outside the glass greenhouse. "Let's go outside to watch. The fireworks display has begun."
Standing outside, Susu gazed at the waves of fireworks washing over the sky, deeply moved by the beauty before her.
While she watched the fireworks, Tianyi gazed at her, lost in thought. She had just called him a miracle of his mother's love, and she was the miracle of love in his life.
When she turned to look at him, he quickly averted his gaze to the fireworks.
Susu tugged at his sleeve and said excitedly, "I've never seen such beautiful fireworks before. It feels like they're within reach."
"That's because we're at the closest safe distance from the launch point, and there's nothing obstructing our view."
"This is another surprise you've given me." Susu couldn't help but lean sideways and quickly kiss him on the cheek.
This time, he decisively hooked his arm around her waist, leaving her nowhere to escape, and lowered his head to kiss her lips deeply.
Susu struggled slightly, wanting to steal a few more glances at the brilliant fireworks, but ultimately surrendered to Tianyi's passionate embrace.
On the way back after the party, they sat in Tianyi's car, holding hands. The faint pain of the past had long been overshadowed by the overflowing sweetness.
Susu leaned against Tianyi, giggling foolishly, "It would have been great if Lan Yu hadn't left. It's a shame she missed such beautiful fireworks."
"When the park officially opens, there will be fireworks displays every weekend. You can bring Lan Yu to see them then."
"Mhm, mhm. Then I'll bring Sophie and Little Star too. Those two are still young; we'll wait until they're older."
Tianyi's tone suddenly turned serious. "You can come with whomever you like, but you're not allowed to bring them to our secret garden. That place belongs only to the two of us."
"You don't have to tell me. Of course, I know." Susu felt his reminder was unnecessary, but it reminded her of something. "I see Sophie has fully recovered in all aspects. I want to help her find a suitable partner. Do you have any suitable candidates on your end? Maybe we can arrange some blind dates for her, and perhaps she'll meet someone she likes."
Tianyi disdained such matters and refused, "If you want to play matchmaker, you can do it yourself. I won't do that."
"Forget it, I shouldn't have said anything." Susu reached out and stroked his chin, joking, "My aloof CEO, you look so adorable when you're acting so high and mighty."
This gesture, akin to teasing a cat, amused Xiao Lin, who was driving in front, causing him to chuckle uncontrollably.
Tianyi grabbed her wrist and lowered his voice, warning her sternly, "You're getting quite bold. Let's see how I'll deal with you when we get to bed later."
Susu immediately covered his mouth with her other hand, afraid he would say something even more brazen that would make Xiao Lin laugh.
Tianyi caught both her hands. Seeing that this tactic could restrain her, he smiled mischievously, "Believe it or not, I'll deal with you right now?"
As soon as he said this, Xiao Lin wisely raised the partition in the car.
Tianyi, amused, let go of her and motioned for her to return to her seat.
Susu, annoyed, couldn't help but punch him twice. "It's all your fault for making Xiao Lin misunderstand. He thought we were going to do something in the back of the car."
"Then why don't we do something and turn the misunderstanding into reality?"
Susu quickly pushed him away, "Hey, get away from me."
Tianyi, however, reached for her waist, intending to tickle her.
She quickly dodged, and the two of them began to laugh and play in the back of the car.
...
Xiao Anjing returned home, feeling somewhat tired. He found the house completely dark. Was Lan Yu not home?
But at the end of the party, Susu had told him that she had personally driven Lan Yu home and dropped her off downstairs their building.