Having learned from last year's lesson, Huo Qingyi was wiser this year and had prepared a gift for Su Yixing well before his birthday.
Even though Huo Qingyi didn't quite understand why Su Yixing would ask his subordinate for a birthday gift.
"Take it out and let me see." Su Yixing was still smiling, seemingly pleased that Huo Qingyi had learned her lesson.
Huo Qingyi stood up and went to fetch the birthday gift she prepared for Su Yixing. Su Yixing didn't even take it to look, he just glanced at it and upon seeing it was an Ink Jade Tea Set, his smile faded slightly. He said blandly, "Put it in my room later."
This was a sign of acceptance.
After pausing, Su Yixing continued, "In the future, don't wait for me to remind you to bring out my birthday gift."
With that, Su Yixing turned around, no longer lounging by the pool, but turning his back to Huo Qingyi and no longer looking at her. The smile on his face completely disappeared when he turned his back.
