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The engagement date was set for mid-July, and my birthday happened to be July 13. In early July, I followed Mia Brown's wish and embarked on a journey to Yunnan.

"Simon Johnson, I have a small courtyard in Yunnan, which is full of flowers specially prepared for you. I wanted to take you to visit on your birthday, but if I can't do it, can you promise me to go alone and see the fragrance of the courtyard?"

When I opened the gate of the yard, I saw an old lady taking care of the flowers and plants. "You are Xiaoming's partner, right? Why didn't Xiaoming come back with you?" the old lady asked. "She is busy with work," I replied. The old lady continued, "Look, I have taken good care of the flowers she planted two years ago."