novelhk Chapter 204 Happy Birthday
Chapter 204 Happy Birthday
Shang Qing ran into the kitchen and asked Grandma Kang, "Grandma, are you ready?"
"Okay, okay." Grandma Kang looked proud and brought out the noodles, which were taken by Shang Qing.
Ji Xun was not willing to let her take it, so he ran over, took the noodles in his hand, and wanted to put it on the dining table, but was stopped by Shang Qing.
"Xiao Xun, how about we go to the courtyard to eat today?"
"Okay. I'll listen to my sister." Ji Xun naturally agreed.
Grandma Kang watched and nodded secretly. "Xiaoxun, this child has a really good personality." Who wouldn't envy seeing two children loving each other so well?
"Xiao Xun, come with me." Shang Qing supported Grandma Kang and walked to the pavilion made of roses and turned on the colorful lights.
She lifted the cover on the table. A large table of dishes appeared in front of Ji Xun.
"Put it here." Shang Qing pointed to the empty space in the middle.
He was amazed to see such a diverse table of delicious food appear out of nowhere. Was this a feast to celebrate his victory in the provincial exam?
Ji Xun tilted his head and asked curiously, "What is this?"
Shang Qing leaned over to his ear, and her pleasant voice clearly entered Ji Xun's mind: "Xiao Xun, happy birthday!"
Just these few words shattered all of Ji Xun's strength! His whole body tensed up, and he almost lost his balance. Fortunately, in just a moment, he was able to stand.
"Sister, how did you know... today is my... birthday..." Ji Xun didn't notice that his voice was so hoarse that he couldn't speak.
Shang Qing couldn't help but hear what he said. She stroked his soft hair with her fingers and said proudly, "Such a handsome ID card, I don't want to take a few more glances at it."
Ji Xun burst into laughter and hugged Shang Qing even tighter, wishing she could merge into his flesh and blood.
"Let's celebrate your birthday in the courtyard. Okay?" Shang Qing looked straight into Ji Xun's eyes. The bright red at the corners of his eyes was not noticed because the lights in the courtyard were not on.
Ji Xun nodded: "I'll listen to my sister."
He looked up at Shang Qing, who had a smug look on her face, and Grandma Kang, who had a kind and gentle smile, then quickly lowered his head, his eyes becoming moist again.
After they came back this afternoon, Grandma Kang said that they were out of some supplies at home and asked Ji Xun to go buy some.
There were quite a few items to buy, and they were from different stores. Ji Xun had a good memory, so he didn't need to write them down specifically.
Ji Xun had been out shopping for about an hour. It was obvious that Grandma Kang and Shang Qing had taken advantage of this time to prepare such a large table of delicious food. How could he not be moved?
Shang Qing spread his hands among the food, looking a little smug: "Do you know which one I made?"
Ji Xun immediately set his sights on the dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, the eggs a little burnt on the edges, and the dish of tomatoes with sugar. It seemed that these were the only two dishes that looked out of place. But he shook his head, his face innocent: "Sister, I can't guess."
"Hahaha, this and this are made by me. Not bad, right?" Shang Qing's cheerful voice made Grandma Kang and Ji Xun couldn't help laughing out loud.
"Let's eat the longevity noodles first," Grandma Kang emphasized. "This noodle is thanks to Qingqing. She rolled it for me."
Being praised by Grandma Kang, Shang Qing's smile became even more intense.
Ji Xun hurriedly brought the bowl over and started eating.
Grandma Kang specially made a long noodle, which had a good meaning. When the noodle was completely in his mouth, his mouth was full and he praised it, "It's delicious."
"Xiao Xun, grandma said that longevity noodles represent longevity, and fried eggs represent reunion. You have to eat them all." Shang Qing held up her chin and smiled like a flower.
"Okay." Ji Xun ate a bowl of longevity noodles.
The family of three began to eat and chat.
Shang Qing took a bite of scrambled eggs with tomatoes and frowned. Why didn't it taste as good as the first time? But after all, she made it herself, so she still had to eat it. Of course, most of the two dishes Shang Qing made went into Ji Xun's stomach, and he exclaimed that they were the best.
Seeing Ji Xun eating so happily, she was very touched. She didn't expect that Grandma Kang and Ji Xun would give her face and eat it all. After all, compared with other dishes, her dish was so bad that it was not even worthy of being on the table.
After the meal, the birthday cake was placed in the middle.
The message in the middle of the cake reads: "Happy 18th birthday to Xiaoxun, may you always be happy and successful!"
"Xiao Xun, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Happy birthday to you!" This seems to be the only song that Shang Qing can sing without being out of tune, and her voice is still very nice.
"Xiao Xun, from today on, you are one year older." Grandma Kang reminded with a smile.
Shang Qing's eyes lit up, and she pinched Ji Xun's handsome cheek and said with a smile: "Yes, little Xun, you have grown up. You have become a handsome man."
Ji Xun felt his eyes moisten again, but he lowered his brows and made a wish, not letting anyone see his sentimentality or vulnerability. Yes, from today on, he was 18 years old, although that was his age in lunar years, not his actual age. But so what? He had grown up.
While eating the birthday cake, Shang Qing took out the exquisitely wrapped gift she had prepared.
Ji Xun took it, untied the bow with his slender white fingers, and took out the box from the wrapping paper.
The logo on the box represented its price. Ji Xun looked at Shang Qing disapprovingly, but he didn't let down his spirits and placed his finger on the box.
Shang Qing was even more anxious than Ji Xun, and urged: "Quick, quick, open it and see what it is."
As the box opened, the gift inside appeared in front of Ji Xun.
This is a men's wallet that Yaoyue bought from a luxury store in Kyoto. She really likes the style, and the logo is not obvious. It is low-key and luxurious, which suits Ji Xun's personality and temperament.
A few days ago, Shang Qing called Yao Yue and asked her for help. Yao Yue was very happy to help.
"What? You gave Xiao Xun a wallet?" Yao Yue smiled like a little fox.
Shang Qing didn't catch anything and smiled, "Yeah, a while ago, I saw that Ji Xun's wallet was already very old. Buying him a wallet would be perfect."
"Okay, great. I'll leave now. Qingqing, I'm going to hang up first. We'll video chat later."
Shang Qing only regretted not going shopping together, but her excitement remained unchanged: "Okay, Sister Yueyue."
Soon, the phone rang. Seeing Yaoyue’s video invitation, Shang Qing picked up the phone decisively.
"Qingqing, did you receive the photos I sent you that day?" Yao Yue did not ask the driver to take her home, but took a taxi, which made it convenient for the two of them to chat.
Shang Qing nodded: "Yes, I got it. It looks super good. Grandma loves it so much and praised you for your amazing hand."
"Haha, grandma is so cute. Next time, I will take a picture of her."
"That's great. I'll tell grandma later. She'll be so happy."
"I just realized I forgot to send you a few photos that day. Take a look, they're so natural and beautiful." Yao Yue was so busy during that time, especially taking so many photos for Shang Qing that she wanted to get them all out, and she had forgotten how many photos she had on her phone. This time, she remembered.
"Okay. Let me take a look." Shang Qing agreed and clicked on it. It was Xiao Xun and her.
However, this is not the kind of 'artistic photo' they took, but a scene inside the car, shrouded in dusk.
One photo shows Shang Qing lying by the open car window, admiring the beautiful sunset, while Ji Xun takes out his mobile phone to take pictures of her; the other photo shows Xiao Xun staring at Shang Qing's profile with an obsessed look.
For some reason, Shang Qing was stunned when she looked at these two photos, especially the one where he was staring at her profile. There were only those fascinating eyes in her eyes.