"Uncle, why did you come back earlier today?" Jian Dan was preparing to join the group in the coming days, and recently, Chu Liyuan was returning to Li Garden increasingly early, squeezing Jian Dan in various ways, making her feel exhausted these past few days.

"You’re joining the group tomorrow?" Chu Liyuan’s first words upon entering.

"Yeah!" Jian Dan lowered her head and answered softly.

Given the previous days, she knew she wouldn’t escape his grasp tonight.

"Go upstairs, change clothes, and come out with me!"

"Huh?" Jian Dan couldn’t believe what she heard.

She thought the next moment she’d be carried on Uncle’s shoulder.

"Are we going out?"

"Taking you somewhere."

Jian Dan reluctantly went upstairs to change into comfortable, clean leisure wear.

"Where are we going?"

"Just follow me!" Chu Liyuan took Jian Dan’s hand and left Li Garden.

Just then, the four little ones came out of their rooms, watching the two leave from the second floor.

"Brother, where do you think Daddy Chu is taking Mommy?" Qian Lele pouted unhappily.

"How would I know? Daddy Chu specifically convinced us to leave him and Mommy alone these few days, urging us not to disturb them. He wouldn’t reveal where they’re going today," Jian Xiaokai replied calmly.

After getting into the car, Chu Liyuan mysteriously put an eye mask on Jian Dan. "Uncle, where exactly are you taking me? I’m a bit scared."

"Don’t worry, I won’t sell you."

"I’m not worried about that because Uncle wouldn’t bear to," Jian Dan smiled.

The atmosphere in the car instantly warmed up.

Chu Liyuan fondly patted Jian Dan’s head and accelerated...

No one knew how long they drove until they finally stopped.

"Uncle, are we there?" Jian Dan asked, wanting to remove the eye mask.

"Hold on." Chu Liyuan gently held Jian Dan’s hand, "Just a little longer!"

"Still more waiting?"

Chu Liyuan led Jian Dan out of the car. "Uncle, what are you planning?" Jian Dan immediately sensed the open, fresh air, suggesting they were far from the city.

"Follow me!" Chu Liyuan grasped Jian Dan’s hand, leading her forward.

They walked and walked until they finally stopped.

"Jian Jian, ready?"

Chu Liyuan gently removed the eye mask.

Jian Dan couldn’t believe what she saw.

At that moment, she felt surrounded by a sky full of stars.

She gasped unintentionally.

The lights immediately dimmed.

"Uncle!"

"Shh!"

Once quiet, the lights slowly brightened again.

"Are they... fireflies?" Jian Dan asked in disbelief.

Though she’d seen fireflies on TV numerous times, this was her first time seeing so many in real life.

"Do you like it?" Chu Liyuan’s magnetic voice whispered into Jian Dan’s ear.

"Mm! So beautiful!

This reminds me of when Uncle and I went to the Tibetan desert together."

"Jian Jian," in the dark cave, amidst the weak glow of fireflies, they could barely see each other’s faces, but the moment was incredibly blissful.

Jian Dan impulsively rose and kissed Chu Liyuan’s lips.

Whoever said that feelings fade after marrying for a long time? Whoever said love turns into family bonds over time?

She and Uncle have been together for so long, their love continues to deepen, making them inseparable.

They could never just become family!