"Hm?"
Sensing the confusion in Li Zhi's voice, Shen Yuan quickly explained, "My mom didn't say what time her flight was. I'm afraid she might be on an early one, so if I go to bed early tonight, I might miss her."
Li Zhi nodded. "Okay, then you should head back early."
Hearing Li Zhi agree, Shen Yuan let out a breath of relief. His tense shoulders relaxed as if a great weight had been lifted.
The two continued to walk hand in hand, stepping on the dappled spots of light cast by the streetlamps, making their way unhurriedly to the entrance of her apartment building.
After they got out of the elevator, their hands separated with a tacit understanding.
Before they parted ways, Li Zhi stood at her door, turned to Shen Yuan, and said softly, "Oh, right, please tell your mom for me that the gift I bought hasn't arrived yet. I'll give it to her in a few days, but for now, please wish her a happy birthday for me."
"Then why don't you come tell her yourself?"
