Chapter 310 - Wedding Calls... (1/2)

The Lis had not bothered to throw a lavish party on New Year's Eve since Grandmother Sun was not fully recovered yet and was still in the hospital.

So instead of throwing a party in their homes, the Lis had all gone to spend the whole day with her and once it was 12am which marked the beginning of another year, they all watched the fireworks together from the hospital's rooftop.

They could not believe that their once healthy mother and grandmother was now being wheeled on a wheelchair.

Once it was 1am, they began to disperse. Because they had to return home since that day was Muchen and Sara's wedding day.

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Over at the Wang's apartment, they also watched the fireworks outside. Jianjun, Changyu, Cixi, Sara, and Joreen all watched it together joyously.

They all had the same thought. They believed this New year was going to be different and joyous for them.

Immediately it clocked twelve, they all wished Joreen a happy birthday first before congratulating Sara in advance on her wedding.

”Baby Jo, tell me what you want for your birthday. Anything” Changyu said to Joreen who was sitting beside her on the couch in the sitting room.

'Anything' people liked to hear that word, especially when it was coming from someone powerful and capable.

Joreen looked at the other members of the family as if she was hoping for one of them to make a wish for her.

They had all given her gifts except Changyu who was now giving her a blank cheque to ask for whatever she wanted.

”Can I....ask for a bigger hou..se?” Joreen asked awkwardly and with a sheepish smile since she did not know whether she was going overboard with her demand.

”Jo!” Cixi called first in shock. She could not believe that Joreen had asked for a house of all things!

Sara and Jianjun were also surprised but did not say anything.

Changyu began to laugh before asking  ”What type do you like? And in what City?”

Joreen's eyes widened when she realised that Changyu was really going to buy them a house. She quickly turned to look at Jianjun and asked,

”Dad, what type of house do you like? Hurry before she changes her mind”

”Me? Why are you asking me?” Jianjun asked her in confusion.

”Am I the only one supposed to live in the house? It's for all of us. Even though they have fixed the elevator here, this place is still too small and I am sure pretty Aunt is very uncomfortable with you sleeping in her room every night”

Everyone was quiet after Joreen said that.

If Changyu or Jianjun had been eating or drinking something, they would have choked immediately.

Cixi did not know what to say, all she could do was to use her hand to cover her face.

The entire atmosphere turned awkward.

”You should not worry about that Jo. Just make another wish” Sara desperately tried not to laugh when she spoke to Joreen.

Her Father's embarrassed and shocked look was very amusing to her.

Of course Jianjun was also shocked because now, no one remembered that the room was his to begin with. He even had to sneak into his own room now!

But unlike him, Changyu had a smile on her face.

If she had been talking to an adult, she probably would have said ”I don't actually mind that he sleeps in the same room with me.”

But because Joreen was a little girl who just clocked eight, Changyu could only smile.

”Let's go through some magazines later and choose the one to buy okay?”

Joreen was so excited that after jumping around for some seconds, she hugged Changyu happily.

She had liked Changyu even before meeting her. Knowing that she was Sara's mother, Joreen liked her even more now.

Joreen had always dreamt about staying in a big house. Now, her dream was finally going to come true.

Hallelujah!

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”She should have asked for something else.” Cixi complained to Sara once they were in the room.

Joreen did not pay much attention to them since she was on a call with Muchen who had called to wish them a Happy New Year and was now wishing her a Happy Birthday.

”Any wish for your birthday?” Muchen asked Joreen, who could not still get over Changyu's promise.

Joreen bobbed her head up and down as if Muchen could see her gesture. Then, she quickly rushed to the bathroom so the two women would not hear her.

As Cixi watched her run out, she sighed.

”Let her be. I know you're feeling this way because there is a little rift between you and mother. But it's going to be fine. Trust me.”

”You should not be here trying to advise me. It's your wedding day! You should be having a party with some friends or something.”

”You know I don't have friends. And I do not need any.” After what she experienced from Weiyoung, she was not sure she needed another 'friend' in her life except for Muchen who was currently her best friend, boyfriend, and soon to-be husband.

”What about Liu Weiyoung? Heard from her?” Cixi asked curiously.

Sara shook her head. ”I haven't. I do not know if she saw the invite since the Mo family was invited. But as much as I want her to come so I could rub it on her face, I don't want to see her. She may ruin my day” Sara said with a sad face before quickly switching..

”Enough about me. What about you? A little birdie told me you've been in contact with a certain Mr Luo. I'm glad I finally remembered to ask you today.” Sara winked at her.

”That tiny gossip!” Cixi gritted her teeth.

She knew that 'little birdie' was obviously Joreen.

”He is... just there.”

”Just there? Do not lie to me Aunt. I heard he came to ask for your number when you were about leaving the store. Is he into you?”

”Oh please! Didn't I mention he looked younger than me? Besides he has a clingy woman beside him and —”

”Enough with the excuses. Invite him to my wedding. That way, I can see him, and you also get the chance to spend some time with him. Deal? Deal!”

Cixi laughed out when she heard that. ”You must have learned that from your mother.”

”Of course, she's been frustrating dad too much. I feel bad for him. He doesn't even get to make his own decisions these day”

They both laughed together before Joreen finally returned.