From abandoned baby to CEO

Sun Xue gladly accepted Matthew's birthday invitation.

During this time, she and Matthew got along very well.

She also got to know Matthew better and better. As Bach said, Matthew had profound academic attainments, was arrogant and conceited, and sometimes spoke in a rather sarcastic way.

After the two became familiar with each other, Matthew would frown and mock Sun Xue mercilessly for some small mistakes she made during the tutoring process.

For Sun Xue, all of this is acceptable, after all, she is doing it for her studies.

Although Matthew's attitude was not very good sometimes, he really helped her with her studies.

The next day, Sun Xue ran into Bach in the classroom. She whispered, "Bach, Matthew's birthday is tonight. What gift are you going to give him?"

"Matthew's birthday? He didn't invite me!"

"You weren't invited?"

Sun Xue was puzzled. She knew that Bach and Matthew had always had a good relationship. Why wouldn't Matthew invite Bach to such an important event?

"Bach, what gift should I prepare for Matthew?"

Bach thought for a moment and replied, "Flowers will do."

In order to thank Matthew for his help during this period, Sun Xue decided to send Matthew a cake and flowers after careful consideration.

When Sun Xue came to Matthew's villa, she was still a little surprised.

As such a famous professor, if he holds a birthday party at home, there should be many friends and students coming to celebrate with him!

Matthew took Sun Xue's gift and said with a big smile: "Thank you for coming to my birthday party."

A passionate hug followed.

Sun Xue smiled and said, "Happy birthday!"

Matthew was dressed very formally today, in a black suit, a white shirt, a beautiful bow tie, and his beard was clean-shaven.

He smiled kindly and looked elegant and spirited.

Soothing piano music lingers in the hall.

"Sun Xue, please sit down!"

Sun Xue glanced at the table full of sumptuous food and asked in confusion, "Professor, your friend hasn't arrived yet?"

Matthew was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "I only invited your friend, you should feel honored, right?"

Sun Xue smiled awkwardly: "Thank you, it's an honor."

Suddenly, Sun Xue became a little nervous.

She really didn't expect that Matthew would only invite her to his birthday party.

Matthew was at the dinner table, gentle and polite, inviting Sun Xue to eat.

Sun Xue, who was sitting opposite Matthew, felt a little awkward and ate her meal carefully.

During this time, she and Matthew got along very well, sometimes chatting about family matters and joking around.

However, in such an atmosphere, Sun Xue felt a little uneasy.

She could feel the strange look in Matthew's eyes when he looked at her.

Matthew seemed to notice Sun Xue's reservedness, "Sun Xue, now that you're here, don't be polite."

Sun Xue lowered her head to eat, not daring to look up at Matthew's face.

"Sun Xue, are you still used to life abroad?"

"Habit."

Do you like this kind of life?"

"like."

Matthew nodded in satisfaction.

"Tomorrow I will go to Manchester to attend an international literary seminar. The guests attending the seminar are all world-renowned writers. I think it will be of great help to your writing. I have also secured an opportunity for you."

Sun Xue hurriedly shook her head: "Thank you, Professor. I have classes to attend, so I can't go."

Matthew smiled with ease: "It's okay, it's only a few days, it won't interfere with your studies. I just need to say hello to the leaders of the hospital."

"Professor, I don't want to go."

Matthew looked puzzled: "Why? Even the best students at Cambridge University may not have such an opportunity."

"I... have something to do."

Matthew's sharp eyes saw through Sun Xue's thoughts at a glance.

He put away his smile, his expression became solemn, and he spoke in a low voice.

"Sun Xue, to be honest, I like you very much. I know that love cannot be forced, so don't think too much. I see that it is not easy for you to study abroad alone, and your diligence touched me. I really want to help you. This kind of academic conference will have a profound impact on your creation."

After hearing what Matthew said, Sun Xue raised her eyes and looked at the considerate old man in front of her with gratitude.

"Thank you Professor."

Matthew smiled with satisfaction.

"I have good relationships with many great writers. They were all my students. I will introduce them to you when the time comes."

"profound."

Matthew's words dispelled Sun Xue's worries.

She thought about it carefully and felt that what Matthew said made sense. Academic conferences like this would definitely help her creative work.

Besides, it was a good thing that she could get to know some famous foreign writers through Matthew. Normally, she would have no chance to meet these people.

"Sun Xue, if you have any questions, please summarize them in advance. Then you can ask those great writers for advice."

Sun Xue nodded: "Okay."

Having let go of my guard, the atmosphere at the birthday party became a lot more relaxed.

Sun Xue felt that she shouldn't have a stern face on an occasion like a birthday. Since Matthew had made it very clear, she should smile, at least to make Matthew happy.

Seeing that Sun Xue looked relaxed, Matthew took the opportunity to suggest dancing with Sun Xue.

Sun Xue agreed without thinking.

Matthew adjusted the lights in the hall to a slightly dim color, and the record player next to it played soft and soothing dance music.

Matthew gracefully took Sun Xue's hand and walked into the dance floor.

The blurred and intoxicating light and shadows of the colorful lanterns rhythmically sprinkled on the two of them.

Matthew was tall, and when Sun Xue looked up, she saw Matthew's gaze fixed on her face.

She quickly lowered her head. She didn't know how to dance ballroom dancing, and her steps felt a little flustered in front of Matthew. She almost stepped on Matthew's feet several times.

She prayed in her heart that the song would end soon.

She vaguely felt Matthew's big hand around her waist becoming tighter and tighter, and Matthew's body getting closer and closer.

She could even feel Matthew's heavy breathing hitting her forehead.

"Sun Xue, don't be nervous, relax." Matthew whispered in Sun Xue's ear in a low and powerful voice.

She felt that Matthew's body would be pressed against hers in the next second.

Sun Xue suddenly broke free from Matthew's embrace, her face changed suddenly, and she subconsciously shrank back.

Matthew was shocked: "Sun Xue, what's wrong with you?"

Sun Xue pretended to put her hands on her stomach, "I...my stomach...feels a little uncomfortable."

"Would you like to go to the hospital?"

Sun Xue shook her head: "No need... Professor, I'll go back first."

Just as Sun Xue was about to leave, Matthew called out, "Sun Xue, wait a minute, I have a gift for you."

A gift for me?

Sun Xue was stunned for a moment.

Matthew turned and walked into the bedroom, and came out with an exquisite shoulder bag in his hand.

"Sun Xue, your bag looks old. This bag is made in our country and is very famous. You often give me gifts, so I picked one for you as a gift."

"I don't know if you like it. If you don't like it, the receipt is in the bag. You can take the receipt to the store and exchange it for the color or style you like."

Sun Xue waved her hands hurriedly: "Professor, this gift is too valuable, I can't accept it. I gave you the gift because you helped me with my studies for free."

Matthew looked embarrassed: "Sun Xue, just accept it. This is a gift from me. If you don't accept it, you can't return it."

Sun Xue quickly declined: "Professor Ma, I... really can't accept it."

During the shoving and pushing, Matthew had already stuffed the bag into Sun Xue's arms, smiling kindly: "Sun Xue, if you don't accept it, you are looking down on the professor. When I go to China, you should also give me a gift from your country."

"Professor... this..."

"Sun Xue, don't think too much. It's just a token of my teacher's appreciation. By the way, the ticket for tomorrow's meeting is in your bag. I'll wait for you downstairs of your apartment in the morning. Go home and get some rest tonight!"