"Haah..."


    After donning some light clothes, Zhao Tian stepped out of the bathroom, droplets of water still clinging to his well-toned frame.


    Behind him, Xia Shenyi and Fei Lingxi stepped outside, their bodies wrapped in towels, their damp hair cascading down their shoulders.


    As Zhao Tian reached for the towel on the nearby chair, a sudden warmth enveloped him from behind.


    Xia Shenyi’s arms slid around his waist, her soft voice brushing against his ear like a melody.


    "Tian..."


    "Hm?" He tilted his head, his gentle gaze meeting hers over his shoulder.


    Without a moment’s hesitation, Xia Shenyi leaned in, capturing his lips in a tender kiss.


    Zhao Tian blinked, caught off guard by the sudden kiss.


    Her lips lingered just long enough for his heart to stir before she pulled back, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush.


    "Close your eyes," she murmured, a playful glint in her eyes.


    "Close my eyes?" Zhao Tian asked in confusion.


    "Yeah, just close them," she insisted, her hands already rising to gently cover his eyes.


    A faint chuckle escaped him as he allowed her to obscure his vision. "Don’t tell me... you’re planning some sort of surprise?"


    Her lips brushed against his ear, "Mhm. So don’t you dare peek... or no sex for a week,"@@@@


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    "Eh?" Zhao Tian smiled wryly, helpless against her playful threats.


    She guided him carefully out of the room and down the stairs, her hands still shielding his eyes.


    Fei Yu, Yao Lian, Li Jia, and Shi Yixian, who were waiting for him, smiled as they looked at him.


    After reaching down, Xia Shenyi removed her hands and Zhao Tian curiously looked around to see what was the surprise.


    H-Huh? He was startled to see the decorations around the hall and glanced at the heart shaped cake on the table.


    ’Cake... birthday?’


    "Happy Birthday!"


    Everyone exclaimed in unison and only then did Zhao Tian realize the surprise was for his birthday.


    He blinked his eyes in surprise and chuckled looking at everyone "Thank you, dears..."


    Fei Lingxi walked to him and hugged his arm "So, did you like the surprise Husband?"


    Turning to look at her, he smiled softly "Very much..."


    His gaze flickered to the cake ’I am sure my 22nd birthday already passed like a month ago during the tribulation...’


    ’Well, they are inside the artifact, so it must have been hard for them to pinpoint the date considering the time dilation within the artifact.’


    ’But who remembered my birthday...’


    If it was his mother or sister, he would not have been surprised.


    Then who?


    Uhhh...


    Zhao Tian stood frozen, a bead of sweat trailing down his temple.


    Being put in a tough position, Zhao Tian hesitated, ’This is a minefield. Should I just eat the first piece myself?’


    With a faint smile, he turned to look at the woman and walked toward her to give her the first piece of his birthday cake.


    "I know you must have worked hard for this, so here... Ziyu."


    H-Huh?


    Fei Ziyu was taken aback to hear this and her heartbeat quickened "M-Me? Master?"


    Before she could say anything more, Zhao Tian gently brought the slice of cake to her lips. "Yes, you. Open up."


    Her face flushed crimson as she opened her mouth, allowing him to feed her.


    The sweetness of the cake filled her senses, but it was the softness in his gaze that truly melted her heart.


    "Delicious," she murmured as she licked a small smudge of frosting from her lips.


    The other women were also not mad that Fei Ziyu got selected, as they all knew Fei Ziyu had worked tirelessly on the decorations and the cake, and her effort had earned her this moment.


    Now that the first piece has already been cut "My turn!"


    Yao Lian exclaimed and jumped near the cake, quickly taking the knife and slicing a part for herself.


    Before anyone could stop her, she popped it into her mouth, her eyes lighting up. "So sweet! What is this? It’s amazing!"


    "I need more."


    As she reached for another slice, Xia Shenyi intercepted her hand with a sharp glare. "Oi, you feral fox! Wait your turn... everyone wants some!"


    "Nooo!" Yao Lian whined, her tail swishing behind her.


    "Cakeeeee."


    Fei Lingxi chuckled at the commotion, shaking her head.


    She sliced a small piece and walked gracefully to Zhao Tian "Here, husband," she said softly, her voice like honey.


    Zhao Tian opened his lips and accepted the cake.


    Li Jia blinked her eyes ’I was so focused on getting the cake from him that I forgot I can also give him the cake first.. ahhhh Sister Lingxi beat me to it.’


    Not one to be outdone, Xia Shenyi quickly grabbed a slice and marched up to Zhao Tian. "Here, Tian," she said as she held the cake to his lips.


    Before he could finish chewing Lingxi’s offering, Li Jia pushed her way forward, a slice in hand


    Li Jia also hurried to action "Me too..."


    "Calm down, everyone..."


    "My Liege, me too."


    "CAKEEE!!!"


    "Hahaha.."


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