Siheyuan: Killing the gods against the will of heaven, causing great suffering to all living beings

"Yes, I also feel very satisfied with today's results." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, "I believe our efforts will be rewarded."

They tasted the pasta they made together, enjoying the delicious food with satisfaction. The pasta was fragrant and had a delicate taste, which made people eat a few more bites involuntarily.

After the cooking course, they left the food school with their hearts full of love for food and joy of learning. They felt that this cooking course not only allowed them to master new cooking skills, but also let them experience the fun and joy of cooking.

Catherine's birthday is coming up, and Han Xiaodong decides to plan a special celebration for her. He rents a fine restaurant in the city center and plans to invite Catherine's friends to celebrate this special day together.

"Catherine, do you have any plans for your birthday?" Han Xiaodong asked tentatively, not wanting to reveal the secret of the celebration in advance.

"Actually, I don't have any special plans. Maybe I'll just have dinner with my friends and then go home to watch a movie." Catherine smiled gently with a calm expression.

"Oh, really?" Han Xiaodong pretended to be calm, "That's good."

Inwardly, he was glad that he hadn't leaked his plans for the celebration. He decided to keep the surprise until his birthday.

On the birthday, Han Xiaodong arrived at the restaurant early to make the final arrangements for the celebration. The restaurant was decorated with lights, flowers and candlesticks, creating a romantic and warm atmosphere. He specially selected Catherine's favorite food and drinks to ensure that she could enjoy the food on this special day.

That night, Catherine arrived as scheduled and was taken to the restaurant by Han Xiaodong. As soon as she entered the door, she was amazed by the scene in front of her. The restaurant was so beautifully decorated that it seemed like entering a fairy tale world.

"Is this... prepared for me?" Catherine asked in surprise, with joy shining in her eyes.

"Yes, it's for your birthday." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, "I hope you like it."

Catherine was so moved that she almost shed tears. She had never thought that Han Xiaodong would plan such a wonderful celebration for her, and her heart was filled with gratitude and emotion.

They sat down and began to enjoy the delicious dinner. Han Xiaodong poured wine for Catherine and took good care of her needs, making her feel infinite warmth and love.

"Thank you, Han Xiaodong." Catherine said softly, "I am grateful for everything you have done for me."

"You're welcome. This is what I should do." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, "As long as you are happy, I will be satisfied."

They smiled at each other, their hearts filled with affection and blessings for each other. On this special day, they felt the deep friendship and intimacy between each other, which made them cherish the time they spent together even more.

After dinner, Han Xiaodong brought Catherine a beautiful birthday cake with 18 candles lit on it, representing the new year she was about to usher in. Catherine closed her eyes, made a wish, and then blew out the candles.

"Happy birthday!" Han Xiaodong and all the friends present wished Catherine a happy birthday.

"Thank you!" Catherine replied with a smile, "I am really happy."

They shared the birthday cake together, savored the sweetness, and were filled with laughter and blessings to each other. At this special moment, they felt the power of friendship and love, which filled their lives with warmth and happiness.

After the celebration, they left the restaurant together and strolled into the night. The twinkling lights set off their figures, creating a romantic atmosphere. They chatted, laughed, and shared each other's joys and sorrows, making this special day even more memorable and precious.

Catherine and Han Xiaodong strolled along the city streets, enjoying the freshness and tranquility of the night. Under the street lights, their figures looked particularly warm and quiet.

"It was such a great birthday celebration today," Catherine said with a smile, "I never thought I would have such a wonderful birthday."

"I'm glad you like it." Han Xiaodong replied, "This is the first birthday celebration I planned for you. I hope it will be an unforgettable day for you."

"You've done a great job," Catherine said approvingly. "I feel very lucky to have a friend like you."

When Han Xiaodong heard this, he felt warm in his heart. He felt that everything he had done was worth it. As long as he could see Catherine's smile, he felt extremely satisfied and happy.

"Actually, I have a little surprise." Han Xiaodong said with a mysterious smile, "Would you like to come with me?"

"Of course!" Catherine replied excitedly, "You know I'm always curious about surprises."

Han Xiaodong led Catherine through the street and came to a small alley. The lights in the alley were dim, but the atmosphere was particularly mysterious and charming.

They walked into a small art studio filled with a variety of paintings and sculptures. The studio was filled with the strong smell of oil paintings, making people feel as if they were in a palace of art.

"Where is this..." Catherine asked in surprise.

"This is the studio of an artist I like very much." Han Xiaodong smiled mysteriously and said, "I want to give you a special gift."

Catherine's curiosity was completely aroused, and she couldn't wait to know what kind of gift Han Xiaodong was going to give her.

"Close your eyes, I'm going to give you a surprise." Han Xiaodong said softly.

Catherine closed her eyes, her heart full of anticipation. She waited for Han Xiaodong's instructions, wondering what kind of gift he was going to give her.

Han Xiaodong walked up to her and carefully opened a door. A strong smell of oil painting came to her face, making Catherine frown.

"Okay, you can open your eyes now." Han Xiaodong said gently.

Catherine opened her eyes and was completely stunned by the scene before her. What she saw was a beautiful oil painting, in which was her own portrait, so lifelike that it seemed as if she was really standing in front of her.

"What...what is this?" Catherine asked in surprise.

"This is a portrait of you drawn by an excellent artist." Han Xiaodong replied with a smile, "I know you have always been interested in art, so I want to give you a special gift."

Catherine looked at herself in the picture, her heart full of gratitude and surprise. She never thought that Han Xiaodong would prepare such a special gift for her, which made her feel endless warmth and love.