C274 (1/2)
Yao Ke Er's birthday was coming up, and she'd never liked making a fuss about it. On the day of her birthday, she would personally cook, make a table of delicious food, and have a feast with the person closest to her.
Huo Qingfeng liked Yao Ke Er's low profile. Every year, no matter how busy Yao Ke's birthday was, he would take some time out to accompany her for her birthday, and this year was no exception.
When he went out in the morning, he told Mo Wan that he wouldn't come back tonight to celebrate Yao Ke Er's birthday. ”Ke'er invited Bai Bing Bing, so I can't bring you along. But next year, we can celebrate her birthday together.”
It was within Mo Wan's expectations that Yao Ke Er would invite Bai Bing Bing to celebrate her birthday. She didn't have any reason to oppose Huo Qingfeng celebrating her birthday, so she specifically reminded Huo Qingfeng, ”Come back soon after your birthday. Also, you're not allowed to have any intimate interactions with Bai Bing.”
Huo Qingfeng nodded. ”It wasn't just the three of us at the birthday party. Uncle Wang, Aunt Wang, and Xiao Yu, I know what's important. Don't worry, I won't let you and the child down.”
At night, Huo Qingfeng went to pick out a birthday present for Yao Ke Er and went home with Xiao Yu. Everyone who was here for Yao Ke Er's birthday had arrived. Bai Bing and Uncle Wang were talking in the living room, while Aunt Wang was busy with Yao Ke Er in the kitchen.
When Bai Bing saw Huo Qingfeng and Xiao Yu enter, she hurriedly stood up and took Huo Qingfeng's jacket.
Hearing Huo Qingfeng return, Yao Ke put down the things in her hand and walked out of the kitchen. ”Big Brother Huo, where's my birthday present?”
Huo Qingfeng brought out the birthday present he sold for her, and Yao Ke Er opened it in front of everyone. The present that Huo Qingfeng gave her was an exquisite bracelet, and Yao Ke Er was extremely happy. ”Thank you Big Brother Huo, I really like it.”
It was a bottle of perfume, and Yao Ke Er only expressed her gratitude towards Xiao Yu's gift, but she immediately put on the bracelet that Huo Qingfeng gave her. She even tilted her head and asked Huo Qingfeng, ”It was nice, wasn't it?”
Huo Qingfeng nodded. ”Very good!” Yao Ke'er turned her head to ask Bai Bing, ”Big Sister Bai, are you looking good?”
Bai Bing Bing tried her best to respond naturally. ”Very good-looking. Wind eyes are good.”
”It's not that big brother Huo has a good eye. I've always liked this bracelet. I've told him about it once, but I didn't expect him to remember to buy it for me.”
These words were extremely uncomfortable in Bai Bing Bing's ears. Huo Qingfeng was her fiance, but he'd never given her anything she liked. However, he remembered what Yao Ke liked. Looking at Huo Qingfeng and Yao Ke's smiles, she felt as if her heart was stung.
Aunt Wang also came out from the kitchen to join in on the fun. ”Ah Feng treats Ke'er very well. Who told our Ke'er to love everyone?”
”Aunt Wang, you've praised me to the point that I'm embarrassed.” Yao Ke Er smiled sweetly, but her face didn't have the slightest trace of embarrassment.
Uncle Wang said in a muffled voice, ”Is dinner ready?”
”Alright, alright!” Aunt Wang hastily went to the kitchen to carry the dishes. Yao Ke Er stood up as well. Bai Bing Bing originally wanted to have a chat with Huo Qingfeng, but when she saw Yao Ke'er get up to carry the dishes, she could only follow her into the kitchen.
The dinner preparation was very sumptuous. Huo Qingfeng looked at the table full of good dishes and jokingly said, ”Aunt Wang even took out her skills. Today, we've all been basked in Ke'er's glory.” Everyone laughed.
”All of you, sit. Everyone, sit.” Uncle Wang invited everyone to sit.
”Feng said it as if I had mistreated him.” Aunt Wang stood next to Huo Qingfeng, ”If you like it, Aunt Wang will cook it for you every day, but you have to have time to eat, right?”
As she spoke, Yao Ke Er sat on the other side of Huo Qingfeng. Aunt Wang stood next to Huo Qingfeng and set up a tray for him. She then personally opened a cup of wine and poured a cup for Huo Qingfeng.
”It's Ke Er's birthday today, so there's no need to be polite, let's eat and drink.” This old woman will specifically serve you. ”
Bai Bing wanted to sit next to Huo Qingfeng, but Aunt Wang blocked his way, so she had to sit next to Xiao Yu. After Aunt Wang filled the glasses for Huo Qingfeng, she filled them one by one.
”Happy Birthday!” Everyone raised their glasses.
Aunt Wang immediately filled the cup for Huo Qingfeng. Yao Ke Er raised her glass. ”Big Brother Huo, let me toast you.” ”Thank you for your concern over me all these years. I'll do it as a sign of respect.”
After seeing Yao Ke Er finish drinking, Huo Qingfeng followed and drank the wine in the cup as well. Aunt Wang immediately refilled Huo Qingfeng's cup, and Huo Qingfeng toasted Uncle Wang before drinking a cup with Xiao Yu. At the side, Yao Ke'er called out, ”Big Brother Huo still hasn't drunk with Sister Bai.”
After a circle, Huo Qingfeng drank quite a bit. Seeing that Aunt Wang had filled his cup, Uncle Wang frowned. ”Ah Feng's stomach isn't good. Don't let him drink too much.”
”Aren't you happy today?” For once, Aunt Wang rebutted Uncle Wang, ”You've all respected me, but I haven't even respected Ah Feng.”
She then raised her glass and said, ”Feng, let me toast you. Thank you for taking care of us two old fellows over the years.”
”Tonight, Ke Er is the protagonist. Everyone, don't even think about respecting me. Respect the protagonist, Ke Er.” After drinking Aunt Wang's suggestion, Huo Qingfeng suggested.
Thus, everyone took turns to toast Yao Ke Er. Yao Ke Er wasn't strong enough to drink, so they switched to drinks to toast her. After the meal, Xiao Yu was more or less finished as well.
After eating their fill, everyone gathered in the living room to chat. Uncle Wang and Aunt Wang brought the cake over, and everyone sang a birthday song for Yao Ke Er.