Chapter 23 - Birthday (1/2)

“Happy birthday, my sweetheart,” said Luo Nan, with a big bunch of lilies in his hands.

Dong Ci gave him a smile, although her favorite flower was not the lily.

Her birthday party was held in the Ocean View Hotel. Many people came to the party and most of them were Luo Nan’s business cronies. Chai Wenxiu was not here yet. Before going out, she said to Hai Ming, “Today is Dong Ci’s birthday. Your examination is coming. You’d better stay at home and revise for it. I know you don’t like to attend a party.” Hai Ming smiled at her with gratitude and said, “You know me very well.”

In the car Chen Qi said to Chai Wenxiu, “Dong Ci is lucky enough to have a friend like you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have known her birthday one month in advance.”

Chai Wenxiu said, “This is the last time I will help you.”

When Luo Nan saw Chen Qi, he felt a chill creep over him.

When Chen Qi saw Luo Nan, he felt that this man was like him.

Dong’s heart nearly stopped beating at the sight of Chen Qi. “Hello…”

“Well, your friends are here. Now I’m going to entertain my friends.” Luo Nan kissed Dong Ci on the cheek. We can open presents together after we get home tonight.”

He cast a look at Chen Qi and said, “You must be Hai Ming. Chai Wenxiu really has a good taste in men.”

Dong Ci gave Luo Nan a slight push and said, “Go and chat with your friends. I want to talk with my friends alone.” Luo Nan obediently went away.

Chai Wenxiu stuck out her tongue at Dong Ci and said, “I’m afraid I have to answer a call of nature.”

“I told you not to contact me anymore.” Dong Ci looked at Chen Qi in consternation, but soon delight overwhelmed the panic.

“You can’t stop me from loving you,” said Chen Qi.

“You’ve seen my future husband. I have a deep affection for him. So, it’s impossible for us to be together.” Dong Ci looked around on alert like a Navy Seal.

Luo Nan came over and took Dong Ci’s hand. “Come with me. The party is about to start.”

The party started with a dramatic display of fireworks. The dazzling fireworks exploded in the sky with vivacious colours, one after another, illuminating Dong Ci’s beautiful face. A happy smile played on her lips.

Chen Qi quietly slipped away. He didn’t like fireworks because they were short-lived. After a brief, splendid fireworks, there was nothing left in the night sky.

Dong Ci wore a smile and pretended to be happy. She was a good actress and all people were cheated on by her. When Chen Qi approached the door, he glanced back and met Dong Ci’s eyes. Even if they remembered what had happened in the distant past, they couldn’t be together because Luo Nan was like a gap existing between them.

“Why is she still alive?” Nidazu asked Ji Jing, who was standing in the corner.

“How should I know?” Ji jing looked at people laughing and playing games with cold eyes, “Do you really think she lives a happy life?”

The reason Luo Nan liked Dong Ci was that he was accustomed to being with her. They were very familiar with each other, so there was no need for him to rack his brains to please her.

The reason Dong Ci liked Luo Nan was that she was accustomed to being with him. He was so kind to her that she had no reason to break up with him.