263 The Man in Her Dream
Shi Nuan presented a rose gold bracelet, adorned with tiny diamonds that radiated a sense of luxury.
Underneath the pink gift box lay a note, penned in exquisite handwriting: "Happy Birthday to my best friend Gu Dai. May you always be happy, grow ever more beautiful, and know how much you are loved, sweetheart!"
Gu Dai smiled lightly, a hint of helplessness in her voice, "This girl..."
Meng Zhi, seemingly lost, remarked, "This gift is quite thoughtful. And the name Shi Nuan sounds familiar; I think I've heard it somewhere."
Gu Dai replied, "Not only have you heard of her, but you've also met her!"
Recalling Shi Nuan's fondness for Meng Zhi, Gu Dai hastily added, "Shi Nuan is my close friend. She used to come over to play often. Do you remember her?"
Meng Zhi, after a moment's reflection, visualized the image of a young girl in his mind.
Meng Zhi said, "It's been a long time; my memory is a bit hazy. Daidai, why don't you see what other gifts you have?"
Gu Dai wanted to continue talking about Shi Nuan, but seeing Meng Zhi change the subject, she decided to set this matter aside for now and discuss it later.
As Gu Dai continued to unwrap her gifts, she paused, slightly dazed upon seeing the present from Song An.
Meng Chuan and Meng Zhi, noticing her reaction, came over and fell silent upon recognizing the sender, murmuring softly, "Daidai..."
Gu Dai snapped back to reality, smiling, "It's okay. Grandpa has always been kind to me. When I was with the Song family, he would prepare gifts for me every year. I just didn't expect that even after my divorce from Song Ling, he would still..."
Gu Dai slightly tilted her head, holding back the tears in her eyes.
Inside the gift box lay an exquisite hairpin.
The hairpin was crafted from high-quality redwood, with intricate carvings and gold and silver thread woven into delicate patterns, featuring a hollowed-out floral design.
Despite its simplicity, the hairpin exuded an air of elegance.
A card accompanied Song An's gift, bearing birthday wishes for her.
Gu Dai carefully stored the hairpin, whispering her thanks, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Meng Chuan sighed, "Old Master Song is a good person, but his grandson Song Ling... How could he..."
Meng Zhi, indignant, exclaimed, "Song Ling is blind! My sister is such a wonderful person, yet he failed to appreciate her and let her down. I must teach him a lesson!"
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person, yet he failed to appreciate her and let her down. I must teach him a lesson!"
Gu Dai shook her head gently, "Big Brother, Third Brother, today is a day of happiness. Let's not talk about him."
Meng Chuan and Meng Zhi quickly agreed, "Alright."
Song Ling was indeed unworthy of mention at such a moment!
Back in her bedroom, Gu Dai received a call from Su Ting.
Su Ting's sweet voice came through, "Happy Birthday, Sis!"
Gu Dai chuckled in response, "Thank you."
Su Ting continued, "Sis, I'm currently in transit and should arrive at your place before midnight. I don't want to miss your birthday, but I'm afraid you'll be asleep by then. So, I wanted to call you in advance."
Gu Dai remembered Su Ting's recent trip abroad for an event and knew that his schedule was still ongoing.
Gu Dai started to speak, "Your event..."
Su Ting interjected softly, "I took leave. Nothing is more important than my sister's birthday!"
Gu Dai wanted to remind Su Ting of the importance of his work, but before she could, he hurriedly said, "Sister, my plane is about to depart, and I won't be able to talk later."
Gu Dai responded, then added, "I've been going to bed late recently. When you arrive, just come straight to my house."
Su Ting paused, then replied softly, "Okay."
With three hours left until midnight, Gu Dai decided to rest for a while after washing up.
She soon fell asleep in bed, but her dreams were restless, haunted by scenes that kept her from finding peace.
In her dream, she encountered the mysterious man she had dreamed of before.
Just like last time, he patiently guided her in hacking skills.
Gu Dai tried to focus on the computer screen, but it remained shrouded in mist, obscuring her view.
She saw herself in the dream, excitedly jumping up, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the man, exclaiming, "I beat you! I finally beat you once!"
The man gently ruffled her hair, speaking affectionately, "I knew Daidai was the best!"
After saying this, he turned his face slightly.
His side profile was sharp, with bright eyes, a prominent nose, and lips slightly upturned, making him look incredibly handsome...
Gu Dai wanted to see more details, but the vision blurred, and in the next moment, she abruptly woke up.
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