Chapter 410 – Madam Han’s Birthday gif (1/2)

Evening, 7.15 pm.

The sun is setting, and the sky is turning dark.

The City Party Committee Family Quarters, no. 1 mansion. The fragrant food from the kitchen filled the whole house. In the living room, Xie Huilan used a blood pressure meter to measure Han Jing’s blood pressure, while Xie Jing, Xie Hao, and other younger generations watch. After a while, the meter beeped and showed the result. “Pulse 76, Blood Pressure 70 – 110. Normal.”

Xie Jing was relieved when she heard it.

Han Jing smiled gently. “I had said I am fine, and you all don’t need to worry.”

Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes and slowly removed the arm strap. “It’s time for dinner, and you should take your medication first. Xiao Hao, go and get a glass of water.”

“Ok!” Xie Hao immediately go and get water for his Aunt.

Han Jing slapped the back of Xie Huilan’s hand. “Stop ordering your younger brother around. Why can’t you go and get water yourself? Oh, where’s Xiao Bing? Is he coming over today?”

Xie Huilan smiled. “I had told him, and he said he will be coming. But I called him a few times earlier, and his phone is off, or his battery had died. I will call him again.” She took out her phone and dialed Dong Xuebing’s number. A few seconds later, she puts her phone aside, and her eyes narrowed into a slit. “His phone is still off. How dare he come late for my mother’s birthday celebration and still let everyone wait for him?!”

Han Jing patted Xie Huilan’s hand. “Maybe he is busy.”

Xie Huilan helped her mother up. “Let’s not wait for him anymore. Let’s eat now.”

Xie Ran looked at his watch and frowned. Last night, Xie Huilan had accompanied Madam Han at the hospital, but Dong Xuebing, the future son-in-law, is nowhere to be seen. He even left the hospital without telling anyone and did not appear today. It’s his Aunt’s birthday today, and how can he switch off his phone? He is too unreliable.

The Xie Family’s brothers, Xie Guobang, Xie Guolian, and Xie Guojian, came downstairs.

Xie Guobang looks around. “Xiao Dong is not here yet?”

“He is attending to something urgent.” Xie Huilan lied. “… and is reaching soon.”

Xie Guojian is a Lieutenant General and is straightforward. “What time is it now? What is more important than your mother’s birthday celebration?”

Xie Ran also felt the same.

Xie Huilan smiled and looks at his Second Uncle. “Second Uncle, you are wrong to say this. The local government is different from the military. It’s peacetime, and your side might not be busy, but the local government is different. We need to place our people and country’s interest before us. If there is an earthquake in our County, do you think we can still come to celebrate my mother’s birthday? I think my mother will give me a slap if I appear here, right?” Her tone is a bit agitated.

Han Jing stared at her daughter. “Huilan! How can you speak to your Second Uncle this way?!”

Xie Guojian is mad. “You brat wants to side with him?! Hmph! I cannot even criticize Xiao Dong for being late?! Ah?!”

Xie Guojian’s wife, Ci Lifen, pulled him back. “Stop arguing.”

Xie Hao lifted up his hands and made a time-out gesture. “Dad, Sis, stop arguing. Let’s have dinner.”

Xie Guoliang smiled. “Enough. Let’s start dinner now.”

Everyone is upset because of the Tianlong Mountain Sandstone Buddha statue.

Ring… ring… ring… the house’s phone rang.

Han Jing quickly stood up. “… I will answer.”

Everyone knows Han Jing is waiting for this call, and Xie Huilan quickly helped her over to the phone. “Hello.”

“Sister-in-law, I’m Xie Guoyue. I heard you are not feeling well. How is it?”

Han Jian’s eyes showed some disappointment and forced a smile. “Guoyue… Haha… I am fine… Alright… Thank you. You must take care of yourself too…”

Han Jing is waiting for Senior’s Xie call. Every year, Senior Xie will call her on her birthday without fail, but this year… she did not receive any calls from him. She held back her tears and returned to the dining table after hanging up. She forced herself to smile and thanked everyone for celebrating her birthday with her.

Everyone can tell Han Jian is feeling terrible.

This should be a happy occasion, but now…

Everyone at the dining table is quiet.

Ding dong… ding dong… the doorbell rang, and Xie Hao jumped up to check the CCTV before opening the door. “Brother-in-law, you are finally here.”

Dong Xuebing is panting. “Am I very late?”