1320 I Only Want You 18 (1/2)
”I like that idea, but I'm worried about something.”
”What are you worried about?”
”That the Donggong family will continue to exact revenge on me.”
”Do you really think they would dare to do that? How about I tell them later that you're my close friend and that I'll definitely pursue the matter if they were to try and harm you again?”
”How mighty of you, Xiaoning.”
An Xiaoning smiled and said, ”That's what I ought to do. Thanks to you, the curse that had been placed on me is now broken. I'll definitely continue to protect you, so go ahead and pursue the peaceful life that you want. Find a girl you fancy and settle down with her.”
”Okay, I'll do my best,” said Wu Lianzhi.
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All the servants were busy preparing for the birthday banquet.
Although Jin Qingyan had already received the best present ever, he still wanted to go on with the celebration.
He invited his closest friends over for a small gathering in celebration of his birthday.
It was five o'clock in the afternoon. As soon as An Xiaoning came out of the shower, he picked her up and carried her to the bed. ”Sing me the birthday song,” he demanded.
”I'll sing it for you when the banquet begins later.”
”I want to hear it from you first.”
An Xiaoning rolled her eyes and said, ”You're really such a child. Fine, fine, you call the shots since it's your birthday today. I'll just sing it for you, Oppa.”
To An Xiaoning's amusement, he began clapping along.
”Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you…”
”You sound great.”
As soon as he praised her, he pulled her down and began tickling her while kissing her, causing An Xiaoning to burst into incessant laughter and roll around on the bed.
She would have continued laughing if someone hadn't knocked on the door.
Fan Shixin had brought them the clothing that they were going to wear for the banquet.
It consisted of a pair of heels and clothes that were tailored to her measurements.
An Xiaoning fell in love with the outfit the moment she saw it. It was a white gown and a pair of diamond-encrusted stilettos. It was especially made to cater to her needs, because she detested wearing stilettos. Although the heels were rather high, it felt extremely comfortable for her feet.
When they arrived downstairs after getting dressed, they were greeted with the sight of all their friends.
Ling Ciye and Jin Qingyue were sitting on the couch. Long Tianze was initially sitting beside Ling Ciye. However, he decided that lying down would be more comfortable. Hence, he eased himself onto Ling Ciye's lap.
If they weren't the best of friends, Ling Ciye would have kicked him away long ago.
Clucking his tongue against the roof of his tongue, Long Tianze remarked, ”Sis-in-law, you're so beautiful. Nice outfit.”
”Yeah, Sis-in-law, you look great. Such a beauty,” Jin Qingyue praised.
An Xiaoning smiled and said, ”Money does the trick. Why isn't Yangyang here yet?”
”She went to pick the kids up. We can't leave them out during such occasions.”
All the guests were present once the children arrived.
There were no outsiders since it was a small celebration anyway.
Hence, the birthday banquet officially began at six o'clock.