Chapter 80 Birthday

Song Yu had celebrated his birthday before. On that day, his aunt would boil two eggs for him in the morning, and a meat dish would be added to the table at noon.

Song Yu always looked forward to her birthday because no matter how bad the weather was, her mother would come home.

Furthermore, eating boiled eggs on this day is perfectly acceptable, and even his uncle won't say anything when he sees it. His aunt will also give him a lot of meat at lunchtime.

Song Yu thought this was good enough. It seemed like the child had some special privileges on his birthday, and he wouldn't be criticized even if he made a mistake.

However, Cai Yang had even greater privileges. He could not only eat boiled eggs and meat, but also birthday cake and new clothes.

Song Yu used to look forward to Cai Yang's birthday, so he could eat a small piece of birthday cake. The cream was sweet, and the cake was fluffy and soft, the most delicious thing.

However, Song Yu no longer looks forward to other people's birthdays, because he has everything.

His mother took him to get a haircut, bought him new clothes, ordered a birthday cake, and asked him to invite his friends over for a meal.

After thinking it over carefully, Song Yu realized that many of the kindergarten children were not in town during the winter and summer vacations, and Yuanyuan had also returned to the city, so he only invited the children who were in town, as well as his mother's friends.

“When Cai Yang celebrates his birthday, his aunt and the others will come too.” The aunt Song Yu mentioned is Cai Yang’s aunt, a relative of Cai Yongde. That day was very lively.

However, these are Cai Yongde's siblings, and they won't come to Song Yu's birthday celebrations, so Song Yu's birthdays are always quiet and lonely.

Song Xinran agreed to everything he said and even went with him to invite guests.

This was the first time the Zhang brothers had received such a sincere invitation, and they were very excited. They quickly agreed, saying, "We will definitely come on time!"

Such invitations give them a sense of being adults, and children are always fascinated by this feeling.

On the way back, Song Yu held Song Xinran's hand happily, skipping and hopping as she walked: "Mom, we're going to call Auntie and ask her to come too."

Song Xinran agreed.

He added, "Mom, we need to buy a big cake so that everyone can have some."

I vaguely remember going to someone's birthday party with my aunt. The cake was too small, and even Song Yu, a child, didn't get a piece.

But he was too embarrassed to say anything, and could only silently swallow his saliva when he saw others eating. Now that it's his birthday and he has a cake, he'll definitely buy a big one so everyone can have some.

Song Xinran also agreed.

Song Yu hummed a few nursery rhymes softly, held up four fingers, and said happily, "Mommy, I'm four years old now, and I'll be all grown up soon!"

Song Xinran didn't explain to him that four years old was still very young, and there were many, many years before he grew up. However, children always seem to have some kind of obsession with growing up, so let Song Yu cherish this beautiful thought.

After inviting everyone to his birthday party, Song Yu received a phone call in the evening.

The owner of a nearby grocery store said with a smile, "Xinran, it's your phone! Oh no, it's Song Yu's phone. The person on the other end is specifically looking for Song Yu."

The penetration rate of landline telephones in the town is still not high. Many households still go to shops to make and receive calls and pay by the minute.

The proprietress was a little puzzled when she received the call. It was a little girl's voice on the other end of the line, saying, "I'm looking for Song Yu. Please give the phone to Song Yu."

The proprietress was stunned, thinking to herself that they didn't have anyone named Song Yu here.

When people make phone calls, they're usually looking for adults, not children. Phone calls are so expensive; we can't let kids waste all the money.

Then an adult's voice said, "Hello, we're looking for Song Xinran."

The proprietress then realized what had happened and was quite surprised.

Song Yu was also surprised. Why was someone looking for him? He grabbed his mother's hand and ran out. He was a little awkward in this situation for the first time. He picked up the phone and said softly, "Hello."

"Hello!" A clear, young girl's voice came from the phone. "Is this Song Yu? Is it your birthday tomorrow? Why didn't you tell me it was your birthday? Zhang Xiaoda said you invited him for your birthday. Song Yu, you should invite me too."

The sound was slightly distorted over the phone line, but Song Yu immediately recognized it as Yuan Yuan. His eyes widened slightly, and to confirm, he asked, "Is it you, Yuan Yuan?"

"Of course it's me!" Yuanyuan said unhappily, "I didn't even know it was your birthday tomorrow..."

Seeing that the other party was about to launch a series of questions, Song Yu quickly explained in order to save on phone bills: "Because you are in the city, it will take you a very long time to get back, so I didn't tell you."

"It's not long at all. Invite me now! I've already told my dad to take me home tomorrow. Of course, I have to attend my best friend's birthday party!"

It felt like a little bird had flown into Song Yu's heart, fluttering its wings and chirping happily. He was overjoyed and said in a cheerful tone, "Okay, Yuanyuan, will you come to my house to play tomorrow? It's my birthday!"

Yuanyuan giggled twice: "Okay, okay, I'm going to give you a wonderful birthday present!"

As if afraid he would ask further questions, which would break the secret, Yuanyuan quickly hung up the phone.

Song Yu put the microphone back in its place, looked up at Song Xinran, her eyes sparkling: "Mom, it's Yuanyuan, she's coming back tomorrow."

Song Xinran smiled and said, "That's wonderful."

Children's friendships are often purer than those of many adults. Even if they live far apart and transportation is inconvenient, it's too much trouble for ordinary relatives to come over for a meal, let alone call to ask about it.

After paying the phone bill, Song Xinran left with Song Yu. Before they even got home, she vaguely heard the phone at the grocery store ring again. She thought to herself that the phone business was booming these days, but in an instant, the shop owner called out, "Xinran, don't go! It's still for your child!"

The proprietress found it quite amusing; the kids were busier than the adults.

Song Yu was a little confused, so he quickly ran over and answered the phone again, this time much more skillfully: "Hello?"

"Song Yu, why didn't you tell me it's your birthday tomorrow? Didn't you say I was your good friend? You told Yuanyuan but not me, and she was just laughing at me." Wu Yaoxuan was really getting angry!

After listening to this rapid-fire explanation, Song Yu didn't bother to explain and simply asked, "Can I invite you now?"

Wu Yaoxuan's initial excitement faltered, and he mumbled, "Fine, but next year for your birthday you have to invite me first and then Yuanyuan, that's fair."

Song Yu said, "I will."

Wu Yaoxuan snorted: "Don't forget me for this kind of thing in the future, or I won't come."

Song Yu smiled and said, "I won't forget."

“Okay.” Wu Yaoxuan changed the subject, telling him about his trip to the zoo that day and how he saw many animals, “Tigers, lions, ponies…”

He began to list them one by one, his tone excited, as if he had no end in sight. Song Yu had to interrupt him: "That's really fun. Can you tell me more when you come back tomorrow?"

When it came time to ask for money, Song Yu, being a very frugal child, thought he could talk about it slowly tomorrow, since Wu Yaoxuan would be back tomorrow and he could tell the other children about it, so everyone would know what was in the zoo.

He was also able to slowly explain to Wu Yaoxuan that not inviting him didn't mean he had forgotten him; it was because he didn't have Wu Yaoxuan's home phone number and didn't know how to contact him.

He would be very happy if Wu Yaoxuan could come.

Upon hearing this, Wu Yaoxuan seemed to be lost in thought, but happily agreed: "Okay, I'll be back early tomorrow, you just wait."

After hanging up the phone and paying, the proprietress teased them as they were about to leave, saying, "Why don't you sit here and wait a bit? Maybe Song Yu will call again."

The proprietress had never encountered this situation before. Both calls were for children. However, Song Xinran's child had a very good reputation in the surrounding street; he was a quiet and polite child.

Song Yu said earnestly, "Auntie, I don't have my phone number anymore because I don't have any other good friends."

The proprietress couldn't help but laugh when she saw him speaking with his head tilted back, each word clear and distinct: "Xinran, your child is so cute."

Back home, Song Yu was still very excited: "Mom, Yuanyuan and Wu Yaoxuan are coming tomorrow!"

But then he frowned slightly: "That's a lot of people. I don't know if there's enough room at home."

He had been thinking quite a bit. Song Xinran patted his head and said, "Xiao Yu, don't worry about these things. Mom has everything prepared."

That night, Song Yu dreamed that he was celebrating his birthday. All his good friends came, and they played and ate cake together. Song Yu had never had such a lively birthday before. When he woke up the next day, his eyes were smiling.

The first to arrive was Wu Yaoxuan. He arrived before nine o'clock and looked incredibly energetic, showing no signs of having rushed back from the city. After knocking on the door, he politely greeted, "Good morning, Aunt Song!"

Song Xinran was taken aback when she heard these fancy words.

Song Yu blinked in confusion: "Wu Yaoxuan, what did you just say?"

Wu Yaoxuan's previously composed and serious expression immediately changed. He raised an eyebrow slightly and became very smug: "That's English, it means 'Good morning'! My mom enrolled me in a class to learn it!"

Ever since Wu Yaoxuan learned this phrase, every time he went home and told everyone about it, he immediately won applause and praise. People said things like, "Xuanxuan is so smart! Xuanxuan is so amazing! Xuanxuan will definitely be a top student when he grows up!"

She also took him shopping and gave him pocket money.

Children are the most clever in this regard. Seeing that they can get so many rewards for saying just one sentence, they want to perform for everyone they meet.

He also said to Song Yu, "I'll teach you. Once you learn, everyone will give you snacks and money!"

Grandpa and Grandma Wu standing behind: ...

It seems I understand why my grandson has to throw in an English phrase every day. They thought it was because Wu Yaoxuan liked it, but it turns out he had this in mind.

Song Yu wasn't particularly interested in this; he was just surprised: "Wu Yaoxuan, you're here so early! You're the first one here."

Wu Yaoxuan raised his chin: "Of course, I said yesterday I would come very early!"

Grandma Wu couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "Xuanxuan got up before six o'clock today and even came to wake us up. This is the earliest he's gotten up this summer!"

Wu Yaoxuan often sleeps in late at home, and it always takes a lot of effort to wake him up. Who would have thought he could be so proactive at times?

Grandma Wu thought to herself, "As expected, good friends have the greatest influence."

Wu Yaoxuan straightened his back and said, "I said I wanted to be the first one here, even earlier than Yuanyuan and the others!"

Wu Yaoxuan spread his arms wide: "I'm even sitting on the tiger's back!"

Upon hearing this, Song Yu's eyes widened: "Don't tigers bite? Aren't you afraid?"

Seeing his surprised look, Wu Yaoxuan said smugly, "It won't bite, so I'm not afraid at all!"

Song Yu exclaimed in genuine admiration, "Wu Yaoxuan, you are so brave!"

Wu Yaoxuan was practically wagging his tail in the air. He put down his little backpack, unzipped it, and showed Song Yu the toys he had brought: remote-controlled airplanes, excavators, and even the latest Transformers, which could only be bought in big cities.

They had barely sat down when Song Xinwen arrived, along with Cai Yongde and Cai Yang.

Song Xinwen was surprised that someone had arrived earlier than him. Song Xinran explained that it was Song Yu's classmate.

As soon as Cai Yang arrived, Song Yu went up to greet him. He was very responsible as an older brother and had seen how guests were received at home. He took the initiative to invite Cai Yang to sit on the sofa and play together.

Wu Yaoxuan immediately became displeased, put his hands in his pockets, and gave Cai Yang a haughty and cold look: "Who is this?"

Before Song and Yu could even introduce themselves, Cai Yang started arguing with him: "Who are you? What are you doing at my aunt's house?"

Perhaps there was some kind of antagonism between the two "tyrants". Cai Yang was the king of the kids in the village, while Wu Yaoxuan once held the position of little tyrant in the class. It was probably a case of two tigers not being able to share the same mountain.

Wu Yaoxuan said clearly, "I am Song Yu's best friend. He specially invited me to celebrate his birthday!"

Cai Yang wasn't quite good at introducing himself: "My mom also brought me here to celebrate my birthday."

"So what gift did you prepare?" Wu Yaoxuan asked.

Cai Yang was stunned. Did he need to prepare a gift for his birthday?

Wu Yaoxuan could tell from his expression that he hadn't prepared anything, so he took a pencil case out of his bag and said, "Song Yu, happy birthday!"

Song Yu was both surprised and delighted; this was the first time he had ever received a birthday gift from a friend.

He accepted it with both hands and said very seriously, "Thank you, Wu Yaoxuan."

Wu Yaoxuan was delighted, pulled Song Yu's arm, and glanced at Cai Yang: "Let's not play with him anymore."

He just couldn't stand the kid, and Song Yu ignored him as soon as the kid arrived.

Song Yu shook his head: "This is my younger brother, his name is Cai Yang."

He then said to Cai Yang, "This is my friend, Wu Yaoxuan."

“Let’s play together,” Song Yu said. He felt that in his house, it wouldn’t be good if no one played with anyone else.

Wu Yaoxuan pursed his lips, glanced at Cai Yang, who turned out to be Song Yu's younger brother, but looked nothing like Song Yu. However, since Song Yu had said so, he would reluctantly agree.

But Cai Yang said, "I'm not playing with him!"

She snorted as she spoke and ran into the kitchen to find her mother.

Wu Yaoxuan was initially unhappy, but when he saw Cai Yang run away, he became happy again. He didn't bother to pay attention to what Cai Yang had said, took the Transformers toy out of his backpack, and said to Song Yu, "My mom bought this toy for me. It's so much fun. I'll teach you how to play!"

Song Yu said, "Wait a moment, I'll put the pencil case in the room."

Wu Yaoxuan's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously. After Song Yu came out, he asked, "Do you like the gift I gave you?"

"Of course." Every gift was precious to Song Yu. "I will keep them safe."

Wu Yaoxuan was a little embarrassed: "No need to keep it safe, the pencil case is meant to be used."

He held the Transformer in his hand and fiddled with it, turning it into a car. Song Yu was astonished; it was the first time he had ever seen such a toy.

Wu Yaoxuan generously handed it to him: "Try it!"

Song Yu carefully took it and slowly tried to restore it; he found it really interesting.

Cai Yang wandered around the kitchen for a bit before Song Xinwen pushed him out: "Don't block the way here, go out and play."

Cai Yang found the kitchen boring. He used to be able to grab some food when his mother cooked in the kitchen, but he didn't want to stay there today because he didn't get that perk. As soon as he entered the main room, he saw the portable toy, and his eyes lit up. He ran over quickly and said, "I want to play too!"

Wu Yaoxuan stood up and silently stood in front of Cai Yang, preventing him from seeing.

Cai Yang didn't care about any of that. He turned his head and peeked out. When it came to being shameless, Cai Yang had never lost.

He stretched out his hand: "Song Yu, let me play with you."

Song Yu shook his head: "This belongs to Wu Yaoxuan, I can't agree to it."

Cai Yang decisively looked at Wu Yaoxuan: "I want it."

Wu Yaoxuan was taken aback. He felt that he was sometimes not very polite, but Cai Yang in front of him was even more impolite. At least he knew to say "excuse me" when asking someone for a toy.

Wu Yaoxuan decisively refused: "Get lost."

Song Yu's eyes widened slightly. Why was Wu Yaoxuan using such foul language?

Cai Yang reacted even more strongly: "You're the one who should get lost!"

Wu Yaoxuan glanced at him sideways and coldly uttered three words: "Little brat."

Then he stuffed the Transformers into his backpack and said to Song Yu, "Song Yu, let's go outside and play!"

He dragged Song Yu out the door, and Cai Yang followed behind, insisting on playing with the toys. This trick had always worked for Cai Yang, but it failed today.

Wu Yaoxuan said, "Want to play with my Transformers? No way!"

Cai Yang reached out to grab it, something he used to do in the past—he would snatch things from others if they didn't want them, especially Song Yu, whom he did with great skill.

But he was no match for Wu Yaoxuan. Wu Yaoxuan was a year older than them, taller, and stronger. In the past, when they chased and played with each other in class, they would be told by the teacher that Wu Yaoxuan was deliberately hitting them, and they were really hurt.

Wu Yaoxuan wasn't intimidated at all; with one push, he sent Cai Yang tumbling down onto his buttocks.

Cai Yang blinked, somewhat incredulous. He was probably the best fighter in the village.

Wu Yaoxuan even let out a mocking laugh: "How stupid!"

Cai Yang immediately stood up and launched another attack on Wu Yaoxuan: "You're the stupid one!"

But after a few moments, Wu Yaoxuan pushed her down again, and this time she fell and hurt herself a bit, so she didn't get up immediately.

Song Yu wanted to stop him but didn't know how. In his mind, Cai Yang was a very good fighter, so when Cai Yang tried to take his things, he would always run away to escape. He just didn't expect that Cai Yang, who was so good at fighting at home, would not gain any advantage today.

He couldn't help but look at Wu Yaoxuan, thinking that Wu Yaoxuan would definitely be the boss in their village.

Wu Yaoxuan grabbed Song Yu's hand and tried to leave: "Let's go somewhere else to play. Your brother is so annoying!"

As Cai Yang watched the toy slip away and hurt his bottom, he immediately let out a deafening wail: "Waaah!"

As soon as Cai Yongde heard the child crying, he ran out and saw Cai Yang sitting on the ground. He immediately picked him up with heartache and asked, "What's wrong, Xiao Yang?"

Cai Yang pointed at Song Yu and Wu Yaoxuan: "They hit me!"

Now things are really messed up; all three children are involved, and the adults have come out to see what's going on.

Cai Yongde was very distressed and asked Cai Yang where he had fallen, if it hurt, and whether he needed to go to the hospital.

Grandpa Wu also felt embarrassed and wanted Wu Yaoxuan to apologize. Wu Yaoxuan couldn't stand this humiliation and burst out on the spot: "I did nothing wrong, I won't apologize, I did nothing wrong!"

Wu Yaoxuan was angry and aggrieved. He really wanted to make things clear, but his mouth seemed to be out of control, only able to utter the words "that's right".

Song Yu stepped forward: "That's not how it is."

His voice was young but clear, and he spoke logically: "Wu Yaoxuan and I were playing with Transformers when Xiao Yang said he wanted to play too. Wu Yaoxuan wouldn't give it to him, so he tried to take it. Wu Yaoxuan didn't hit him on purpose; he was just protecting his toy."

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Wu's expression changed slightly. He had always felt that his grandson was rather naughty, and since they were in someone else's house, he wanted to apologize quickly to resolve the matter. He never expected there to be such a hidden story. Wouldn't it be unfair to make his grandson apologize?

Wu Yaoxuan felt the suffocating weight on his heart suddenly disappear. He turned to look at Song Yu, feeling relieved, and quickly nodded: "Song Yu is right!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Yongde felt a little embarrassed and slapped Cai Yang's arm, saying, "If you want to play, just borrow it from someone else. Who taught you to snatch it?"

Cai Yang burst into tears and cried, "You taught me, Dad!"

All the adults present turned their gazes to Cai Yongde's face. Cai Yongde immediately felt like beating Cai Yang up, but he still managed to say, "Dad never taught you these things, don't talk nonsense!"

"You said you should fight for what you want," Cai Yang said, rubbing his eyes.

Cai Yongde said awkwardly, "Striving means striving legitimately! What's the point of snatching? It's just a toy. If you want to play with it, Dad will buy it for you! Is it worth snatching?"

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Wu and Grandma Wu's expressions changed slightly. No wonder it was such a naughty child; it turned out there was a naughty parent standing behind him.

Song Xinwen was helping out in the kitchen when he heard the commotion outside and came out to see what was happening. He immediately felt utterly humiliated and walked up to Cai Yang, saying sternly, "Cai Yang, apologize! You've even learned to steal things!"

Grandma Wu felt it wasn't appropriate to make such a fuss at someone else's house, so she said, "No need, no need, it's just children playing around."

Wu Yaoxuan said, "Grandma said that you should apologize if you do something wrong, so why don't you need to anymore?"

His voice sounded somewhat puzzled.

Song Yu thought Wu Yaoxuan was right and nodded in agreement.

Grandma Wu remained silent. Her intention was not to make things too ugly, but she forgot that this was not good for the child's education. One minute she wanted to apologize, the next she didn't, and the child himself had no rules.

Upon hearing the child's words, Cai Yongde felt his face burning even hotter and forced Cai Yang to apologize.

Seeing that his parents wouldn't stand up for him, Cai Yang tearfully apologized, saying he wouldn't dare do it again, and the matter was barely let go.

Cai Yang was punished by being made to stand facing the wall in self-reflection, while Song Yu and Wu Yaoxuan continued playing with Transformers.

In the kitchen, Song Xinwen felt so ashamed to face anyone. She had come to visit relatives, and there were even outsiders present. Cai Yang had made her lose face completely.

She used to think Cai Yang was getting better, but now it seems he still has a long way to go.

First, there's the issue of Cai Yongde. As she thought about it, she glared at Cai Yongde, thinking she'd talk about it when she got back that night!

*

Not long after, Yuanyuan arrived. The little girl handed over the gift and ran into the kitchen following the aroma. She saw Song Xinran making braised pork with preserved vegetables and immediately cried out in delight. She hadn't eaten Aunt Song's cooking in a long time!

After making a round of inspections in the kitchen, she came out to play with Song Yu. When she saw Wu Yaoxuan, Yuanyuan exclaimed in shock, "How come you got here before me!"

Wu Yaoxuan smugly hummed, "I was the first one!"

He used to have some reservations about Yuanyuan, thinking that Song Yu was better off with her. But after Cai Yang, he found Yuanyuan much more agreeable. At least Yuanyuan wouldn't steal other people's things and then complain about them.

The guests gradually arrived, and the children played together happily.

Cai Yang stood in the corner, listening to a group of children playing, jumping and laughing in the main room behind him. He was extremely envious, but dared not leave, feeling that there was no time more unbearable than this.

Song Xinran prepared a large table of dishes today, including steamed fish, cold chicken salad, beer-braised duck, boiled sliced ​​meat... many of which were elaborate dishes, but there were also simple home-style dishes such as stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and she didn't forget to serve her signature spicy hot pot.

The children cheered incessantly, while the adults were much calmer and more composed, saying little but putting food into their mouths very frequently.

After cleaning the table, Song Xinran brought out a birthday cake with four candles on it.

Yuanyuan immediately realized what was happening, clapping her hands and singing the birthday song, and the other children followed suit.

Song Yu blinked. This was the first time he had experienced such a process. He was a little confused, even when Cai Yang celebrated his birthday at his aunt's house before, there was no birthday song or candles.

Song Xinran whispered something in his ear, and Song Yu opened his eyes wide in surprise, somewhat incredulous.

His little face was flushed red in the candlelight, and his eyes were wet as he watched his friends finish singing the birthday song.

"Song Yu, you should make a wish now!" Yuan Yuan urged.

Song Yu quietly closed his eyes, wondering what he should wish for, something he had never thought about before.

In that instant, a multitude of thoughts raced through his little mind. Finally, he settled on a single point, made a sincere wish, and blew out the candle in one breath.

"Clap clap clap!" He immediately received a burst of enthusiastic applause, as if he had accomplished something remarkable.

Song Yu lowered his head slightly, somewhat embarrassed.

"Alright, let's start cutting the cake," Song Xinran said.

The cake she ordered was big enough that everyone could get a slice.

Song Yu was the first to get his cake. He didn't eat it right away, but waited until everyone else had theirs before carefully taking a bite.

The cream melts in your mouth, its sweet flavor filling your entire oral cavity.

Song Yu felt that this was the birthday he had ever had, the most joyous and lively one.

...

After turning four, Song Yu felt that he had grown up a lot, could do more things, and knew more words.

Song Xinran used to read stories to Song Yu every night, but now Song Yu reads to her instead.

Children love being teachers, and reading stories to their mothers like this gives them a real sense of being a teacher. Song Yu always reads very carefully, but when she doesn't recognize a word, she carefully skips it, circles it down, and asks her mother about it the next day.

The reason we couldn't ask him on the spot was because his story was so captivating that his mother was about to fall asleep.

Song Yu felt a great sense of accomplishment, feeling like he had become a big kid again.

October arrived in the blink of an eye. Nearly a year had passed since Song Xinran came to town. She had signed a one-year contract when she rented the house, and this time Song Xinran planned to ask Wan Mei to renew the contract.

Wan Mei approached her beforehand: "Xinran, my job has changed, and I'm planning to sell this house."

Because of the misunderstanding about her parents suddenly coming to visit during last year's Chinese New Year, Wan Mei felt guilty towards Song Xinran. At this moment, she added, "Don't rush to move out. A sale does not break a lease. I'm just telling you in advance. It's not easy to find a suitable buyer for the house. You can stay in the house until it's sold. Just cooperate if someone comes to view the house."

These days, there are no professional real estate agencies; people mostly rely on acquaintances to spread the word, and it can take at least one or two months to sell a house.

Wan Mei plans to buy another house in her new workplace, where development is better. She estimates she won't be coming back here as often in the future, so one apartment in Lingde Town will suffice. She wants to sell this house.

Song Xinran was no longer flustered like she was during last year's Spring Festival. She calmly asked, "Sister Wanmei, how much are you planning to sell this house for? I'd like to buy it if the price is right."