After sitting down, with Gu Xingyuan on his left and Wen Shuqiao on his right, Can Can felt a little more at ease surrounded by familiar people. He visibly moved his little bottom closer to his aunt, and only stopped moving after his aunt wrapped his little hand in her palm.

Shen Jiazhou withdrew his gaze from Cancan, but the old man sitting next to him never took his eyes off him.

If Can Can hadn't been scared, Grandpa Shen would have loved to hold her while he ate the rest of the meal.

Shen Jiazhou pretended not to see the old master's burning gaze and said, "Now that everyone is here, let's begin the banquet."

The dishes have been served one after another, and we're just waiting for the main dish to start eating.

He had barely finished speaking when a young woman on the other side said, "Jia Zhou, Rui Rui needs to use the restroom. Your cousin-in-law took him there and will be back soon."

Shen Jiazhou had already spotted the two empty seats. He turned his head slightly, glanced at Wen Shuqiao, and then looked at Gu Xingyuan.

Gu Xingyuan raised an eyebrow, then faced the round table and said, "Chen Er, let's wait a bit. Perfect timing, let's let our little Can Can see the birthday present his uncle gave him."

He looked at the waiter standing by the screen: "Could you please go to the lounge next door and ask my assistant to come over?"

The waiter responded with a "okay" and left the private room. Gu Xingyuan then turned to Cancan and said, "Xiaobao, are you looking forward to the gift Uncle Xingyuan will give you?"

Can Can nodded and whispered, "Looking forward to it."

Gu Xingyuan patted his head, and then the waiter led in a man in a suit and leather shoes. The man was wearing white gloves and carrying a black suitcase.

Gu Xingyuan looked at him and said, "Just take the things out."

The man nodded and opened the box he was carrying in the tea break area. Inside was a small transparent display case containing a model race car.

The man carried the small display case steadily towards Can Can. Gu Xingyuan moved the bowl and chopsticks in front of Can Can to the side, and placed the display case in front of her.

Can Can looked at the racing car model. It was small, covered with rhinestones, and the front of the car featured a complete ruby. Both its luster and color showed that this ruby ​​was extraordinary.

An older man stared at the ruby ​​with an expression of disbelief. He couldn't help but ask, "Was this ruby ​​auctioned in the US recently? It's said to be from the collection of some wealthy man..."

Gu Xingyuan glanced at the man and said with a smile, "Second Uncle, it seems you went to that auction too. Yes, I thought it was quite beautiful, so I just picked it up."

My second uncle paused for a moment, but still spoke up: "This gem isn't cheap, are you just going to give it to him like this?"

Gu Xingyuan stroked Cancan's head as he said, "I was thinking that since it's Xiaobao's birthday, I might as well attach it to this model car. I also wish our Xiaobao a prosperous and successful future!"

He looked down and asked, "Xiao Bao, do you like it?"

Can Can stared at the ruby, nodded, and, unable to think of any words of praise, simply said sincerely, "How beautiful!"

Gu Xingyuan smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it."

Uncle was still not giving up. He continued, "If I remember correctly, the starting bid for this gem was twenty million..."

If he remembered correctly, the transaction price was fifty million.

A gem worth 50 million, just given away like that?

Gu Xingyuan said, "Yes, it cost 50 million to buy it at the time, plus the shipping costs to bring it back to China, so it was a bit expensive. But if our little Bao says he likes it, then it's worth the price."

Everyone: ...

Upon hearing this, Wen Shuqiao couldn't help but glance at the gem on the small racing car model, then subtly observed the others.

Everyone's expressions... were quite shocked.

Can Can turned her head and asked, "Uncle Xingyuan, can it move? The little car that my aunt bought me before can move."

Gu Xingyuan said, "Xiaobao, Uncle hasn't thought it through yet. This one can't be touched; you can only look at it."

Can Can was visibly a little disappointed. She couldn't move. Well then, she couldn't play with the milk cake.

System: 【...You...sigh...you...never mind.】

It's hard to continue.

Not only was he speechless, but everyone else was also clearly taken aback by Can Can's attitude. This was a ruby ​​worth fifty million! Just considering the design and the diamonds, the price of this little racing car model would only be higher.

Gu Xingyuan looked at his second uncle, who had been talking the whole time, and asked, "Second Uncle, what birthday present did you give our little Bao? Let's take it out and see it together."

Uncle coughed lightly and said, "Uncle doesn't know what you young people and kids like. After thinking it over, it's best to just give them money."

He took a card out of his pocket and handed it to the waiter next to him, who then placed it beside Can Can.

Uncle said, "There's 8.88 million in the card, Can Can. Whatever you like, just ask your uncle to buy it for you."

Can Can looked at the bank card; he recognized it. His aunt sometimes used the card to deposit money.

Can Can looked at Wen Shu Qiao, asking for her opinion. She could only accept it if her aunt agreed.

After all, Uncle Xingyuan is Uncle Xingyuan, and everyone else is everyone else.

Wen Shuqiao said softly, "Please accept it, Can Can, thank you, Second Grandpa."

Before coming, Shen Jiazhou had already told her that she should just accept anything given to Cancan at this banquet.

Can Can then looked at the second grandfather again: "Thank you."

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