The next day, Qiao Shinian received a call from his grandfather early in the morning.

Grandpa wished her a happy birthday lovingly and said that there were many of her favorite dishes prepared at home and asked her to go back early.

It feels so good to have someone care about you.

Qiao Shinian said in a sweet voice that she would definitely not be late.

After washing up and walking outside, Aunt Wang had already prepared breakfast: a bowl of longevity noodles and two fried eggs.

The eggs are fried golden brown and placed on the white noodles, which makes people very appetizing just by looking at them.

"Ms. Qiao, happy birthday to you." Aunt Wang smiled and sent her blessing. "Every birthday should have longevity noodles. This is specially prepared for you."

"Thank you, Aunt Wang," Qiao Shinian sat down at the dining table and asked as he picked up his chopsticks, "But how did you know it's my birthday today?"

Aunt Wang said, "I was already working at Longteng Villa on your birthday last year. I made a note of it."

I didn’t expect Aunt Wang to have such a good memory.

Qiao Shinian took a bite of the noodles, which were cooked to the right hardness and tasted delicious with the chicken soup. He took another bite of the egg, which was even more tender and smooth than the usual fried ones.

"Aunt Wang, has your cooking skill improved? Why do I feel that today's noodles and eggs taste better than usual?" Qiao Shinian praised.

Aunt Wang smiled sheepishly, "Maybe you're in a good mood, so you think it tastes good."

Qiao Shinian took a few more bites and felt that it was really different from before, but she didn’t think much about it. Maybe it was just because of her mood.

After breakfast, Qiao Shinian asked the driver to wait downstairs as she planned to go back to Qiao's house.

When I went out, I ran into Huo Yanci outside, whom I hadn't seen for several days.

He was dressed neatly and holding his car keys, as if he was about to go out.

Huo Yanci has been too busy lately.

I usually stay in the office, so even if I go back to Mingyueyuan, it is always late.

I actually met him at this time.

"Going to the company?" Qiao Shinian asked proactively.

Huo Yanci looked at Qiao Shinian with dark eyes, "To attend a meeting, where are you going?"

Qiao Shinian said truthfully, "Go back to grandpa's house."

"The meeting place is not far from my grandfather's house. Can I take you there?" Huo Yanci asked.

Qiao Shinian declined, "No, the driver is waiting for me downstairs."

Huo Yanci was more insistent than usual, "Let me take you there, and talk to you about something."

Seeing this, Qiao Shinian had no choice but to nod.

In the car, Huo Yanci told Qiao Shinian that Bai Yiyi's condition had improved slightly recently, and the doctor said that she might return to normal after a while.

This is good news. If Bai Yiyi is awake, she can ask about Bai Shiyu's murder and the abnormalities she discovered.

Qiao Shinian wanted to discuss more with Huo Yanci, but he didn't know what he was thinking and his attention was not that focused.

Soon after, they arrived at their grandfather's house and Qiao Shinian prepared to get off the car.

Huo Yanci held her hand.

"Is there something?" Qiao Shinian glanced at Huo Yanci's big hand.

Huo Yanci reluctantly let go, "Niannian, can you have dinner with me today?"

Qiao Shinian stared at Huo Yanci, wanting to see if he knew that it was her birthday today and deliberately made such an invitation.

But after watching for a while, Huo Yanci looked calm and composed, and didn't look like he knew it was her birthday.

"I have an appointment tonight, let's do it another day." Qiao Shinian said.

Huo Yanci still wanted to fight for it, "You promised me in XX country to have a meal with me alone, but it never happened. If you don't have time tonight,

, then I'll pick you up later to have afternoon tea together?"

Huo Yanci used this excuse last time, but that meal was eaten with Qiao Leyan and Yu Jingcheng.

Seeing his insistence, Qiao Shinian nodded, "Okay."

Huo Yanci's expression became more excited at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he said excitedly, "Then I'll call you later."

……

When he walked into the house, Qiao Shinian found that his uncle and aunt, Qiao Leyan and Yu Jingcheng were all there.

When they saw her, they all wished her a happy birthday with big smiles on their faces and took out gifts.

Qiao Shinian knew they would come, but when he saw them at this moment, his nose still inexplicably felt sore.

"Thank you." Qiao Shinian said with a heavy nasal tone.

"Tsk, sister, there has been every year when we didn't come to your birthday party. Why are you so pretentious this year, thanking me and crying with emotion?" Qiao Leyan couldn't help but say.

"Shut up," Tan Shuhong scolded her daughter, "Do you think everyone is as heartless as you?"

Qiao Leyan curled her lips and said, "How could I be so heartless? I have never been like this before!"

"Okay, everyone, stop talking." Qiao Donghai said, "Nian Nian has always been sentimental, you just don't know it."

"That's right." Qiao Shinian also recovered her emotions. She squinted at Qiao Leyan and deliberately said, "Besides, if I wasn't moved before, it was because your blessing was not sincere enough."

"I..." Qiao Leyan couldn't say this sincerely. She really hated Qiao Shinian in the past.

He hated that she was more favored than himself, hated that she was better than himself, and even if he came back to celebrate her birthday with her, it was only because of his grandfather's request.

Now Qiao Leyan thinks about it again and feels that she is so childish.

How abominable.

"I'm sorry, sister. I was wrong before. I apologize to you and will never do it again." Qiao Leyan said.

Qiao Shinian was just joking, but seeing Qiao Leyan's serious look, she felt her eyes getting hot again.

"It's good that you know you were wrong. Remember to be nice to me next time." Qiao Shinian said angrily.

"Yes!" Qiao Leyan nodded, and then took Qiao Shinian's hand affectionately, "Come on, I'll accompany you to open the gifts. I want to see if Grandpa is partial and whether the one he gave you is more valuable!"

Everyone who was just moved: "..."

The lunch was very sumptuous, with all of Qiao Shinian’s favorite dishes. The family ate and drank, and it was very lively.

Even though the "scandal" some time ago was a hot topic, no one asked any more questions.

After dinner, Qiao Shinian and Qiao Leyan digested their food outside.

Qiao Shinian asked Qiao Leyan about her recent progress with Yu Jingcheng.

Qiao Leyan blushed slightly, "There's no progress. Brother Yu said he wouldn't put any pressure on me."

"Why are you blushing when there is no progress?" Qiao Shinian asked.

When Qiao Leyan heard this, her face turned even redder, "You are so annoying, you just make fun of others."

Qiao Shinian:?

Later, Qiao Leyan shyly told Qiao Shinian that when they went to pick out a gift for her, Yu Jingcheng gave her a bracelet and kissed her forehead while helping her put it on.

"Brother Yu apologized to me and said he couldn't help himself." Qiao Leyan's face flushed, "Sister, I don't blame him, am I too casual?"

"..." Qiao Shinian, she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

When I saw Qiao Leyan getting close to Huo Yanci before, I thought she was quite

He is an expert at teasing people.

It turned out that she overestimated her.

Yes, as a master in love, how could she be deceived by a man like Yuan Hongzhi in her previous life.

Fortunately, she did not follow Yuan Hongzhi's path in this life, but met Yu Jingcheng.

The two sisters were chatting when the servant came over hurriedly -


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