Morning arrived quietly in Imperial.
The snowfall from the previous night had stopped, leaving the city blanketed in white. Beyond the windows, the pale winter sun slowly emerged from behind the clouds, casting a soft glow over the snow-covered streets.
Inside Yue Ling and Lu Tian's home, breakfast had just ended.
Yue Ling sat beside Lu Tian at the dining table, enjoying the last few sips of her tea while he reviewed several messages on his phone.
The peaceful atmosphere was broken by Yue Ling's phone ringing.
She glanced at the screen.
A smile immediately appeared.
"It's Mother."
Lu Tian lifted his gaze as Yue Ling answered.
"Good morning, Mother."
"Yue Ling, sweetheart!"
Madam Lu's cheerful voice came through the speaker.
"Have you two finished breakfast?"
"We just did."
"Wonderful! Is Tian with you?"
Yue Ling glanced at the man.
"He's right here."
"Put me on speaker, dear. I have wonderful news!"
Yue Ling raised an eyebrow.
