ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm sorry for updating late and for only updating 1 long chapter today. It's because I went out with my family today, and I inserted the time to have to make this chapter or else my money will fly away. XD I hope you guys understand~!

Also, this chapter is dedicated to Nandini_1 for leaving very nice comments in my story for the month of June~! Thank you so much for the support! I hope to see more of your comments soon~!

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Shu Xian looked at Pan An get the silver bracelet from the extravagant box. With him now putting the box down on her bed, Pan An unlocked the bracelet and helped her wear it.

"It may be simple… but I hope you like it.

"

"What?

"

Pan An then finished locking the bracelet carefully. Shu Xian then looked at the small cylinder shape of the bracelet, her eyes focusing on the engraved words found on it.

The engraved words were: Sei Speciale.

Not familiar of the language, Shu Xian cocked her head to the side, wondering what language it is. With her looking at Pan An, she did not even need to say her question aloud, the professor already answering her query in mind.

"Sei speciale is Italian like the name of the restaurant where we ate, Molto Affamato.

"

"Oh!

" Shu Xian furrowed her brows, asking more about it.

"Then what does it mean?

"

Pan An did not answer her for a while. With him surprising her with what he did, he approached her and kissed her forehead, Shu Xian's heart racing in her chest with what he said next.

"Sei Speciale... the engraved words in the bracelet is a reminder to tell you that you're special, Shu Xian.

"

Shu Xian felt her heart warming up for Pan An once more. The moment tears formed in her eyes again, Pan An let out a soft chuckle, patting Shu Xian's head to comfort her as she spoke.

"You… bought this as a present for me?

"

Pan An nodded. With him wiping her tears again with his thumb, he spoke to her and cheered her up the best way he could.

Not that she is sad—he knew that it's the birthday girl being overly emotional since it is her first time feeling special on the day she was born.

"I don't know what to say, Pan An,

" Shu Xian spoke, letting out a soft laugh as she rolled her eyes at him.

"Why plan something as nice as this? You even invited your sister over and she helped when both of us don't even know each other and only met now.

"

Pan An smiled at Shu Xian. With him answering her question and to further make her know her worth, he spoke what he thought and felt, hoping that his thoughts would come across.

"Shu Xian… like I told you, this is your special day and we are here to let you feel that you are important even though we recently just met you in our lives.

"

Shu Xian didn't know what to say next. With what she did surprising the professor as it was something that he didn't expect, he just stood still and allowed her to act this way.

Shu Xian happily, excitedly, and gratefully embraced Pan An. With her head resting on his chest, Pan An returned the embrace, patting her back and then rested his chin on the top of her head.

"Are you overwhelmed?

"

"Yes,

" Shu Xian answered, not afraid of admitting it.

"But I mean it when I said that I'm happy… and that everyone did this for me on my special day just to make me feel special and feel loved. Thank you.

"

Pan An kissed the top of her head. With Shu Xian looking at him, she still had her arms wrapped around the professor's waist, a soft blush on her face the moment their eyes locked.

With them not saying even a single word, both of them stood still this way—their hearts beating and racing in their chest as they were this close to each other.

Both of them didn't know why… but their sudden show of affection didn't make it awkward between them.

Somehow, the way they reflected in each other's eyes seemed calm and peaceful, making them think if they look like this every time they're close together.

It felt weird—how both of them thought and agreed within themselves that they know each other well when they just knew each other recently.

With Pan An breaking the silence first, Shu Xian slightly parted her lips as if to reply to what he said, but alas… no words came out as she suddenly felt hopeful with what he wanted to do next.

"Can I kiss you?

"

Shu Xian wanted to say yes. However, she just stared straight into the professor's eyes—her gaze alone enough for him to know her answer.

As if already reading her mind, the professor inched in closer. With him closing his eyes, it prompted Shu Xian to close hers as well.

Shu Xian felt the professor's breath fan over her lips. The moment their mouths met, both of them felt the electrifying feeling as if having their first kiss together.

Yes, Shu Xian's first kiss is the professor and even though Shu Xian is not his first, he felt like a teenager who experienced kissing a girl for the first time.

Pan An's hand landed on the small of Shu Xian's back. He pulled her closer to him, the girl now wrapping her arms around his neck as she pulled him closer to her—both of them having no intention to break away from the kiss.

Pan An licked Shu Xian's bottom lip and bit it a little as if asking for entrance in a teasing manner. Shu Xian didn't know why, but she grinned at him, both of them opening their eyes for a brief moment as she spoke after having their passionate kiss.

"They're all waiting for us, you know…

"

Shu Xian's voice came out rather naughty and sultry. With it being music to the professor's ears, he grinned at her back, their forehead against each other's.

"But you still had your arms wrapped around me, birthday girl.

"

Shu Xian let out a small laugh. With her biting her bottom lip as she looked at him teasingly, she said something so inviting—making Pan An let out a chuckle.

"Just a quick kiss and then we go back… maybe we can make out later before we sleep.

"

Pan An smirked, liking what she said. With him planting a quick peck on her lips, he nodded and let out a small sigh, what he said next making Shu Xian giggle.

"Weird… I planned this day for you to feel special. Why do I want you all to myself now, hmm?

"

Shu Xian knew that Pan An will continue to tease her and that they will extend their stay here if none of them urged to get out of the room.

The birthday girl then took him by the hand. With her already leading their way out of her room, Pan An followed with a big grin on his face, listening to Shu Xian as he allowed himself to be pulled away by her.

"Oh, come on… we can't leave them for a long time. They will think differently if we stay too long.

"

However, Pan An didn't mind that others would think differently if they stay away for too long.

Because if he didn't hold himself back, he knew that he may attempt to seduce Shu Xian… and teach her a thing or two about how to attract men—even volunteering to be a private tutor for her!

Heck… Pan An even thought that Shu Xian need not to be serious about this because he found himself slowly getting attracted to her!

The moment both of them were already out of the room, the professor snapped himself out of his thoughts. With Cai Li playfully rolling her eyes at the two, she put both of her hands on her waist and commented on their disappearance.

"Oh, you two! Are we having a birthday party, or are we jumping straight to your honeymoon and we were unexpectedly invited?

"

Shu Xian widened her eyes and her mouth formed a perfect

"o,

" about to say something in protest until Pan An spoke in their defense.

"Come on, mother. You even know yourself that what you said is too much. Don't shock Shu Xian this way.

"

Cai Li just giggled. With Pan An now sitting beside his sister and with Shu Xian sitting in between Shi Lian and Zhang Ren, her friends started serving her food, Shi Lian asking what they both did as she put dumplings on her plate.

"So… what did Pan An give you? We know that he prepared your present in your room~!

"

Shu Xian excitedly showed them her wrist. With the bracelet worn, everyone smiled at her sweetly, noticing how she displayed her pride when it comes to having the professor's gift.

"Pan An gave me such a wonderful present! Other than you guys showing me how important I am, my heart is warm to know that what is engraved on this bracelet is a daily reminder of it every time I look at it.

"