Chapter 52 Birthday Gift Giving

Jiang Ran finally found a place to confide in, and poured out her heart like a floodgate had been opened.

"Let me look at you again." As she spoke, she looked up at Si Yanxiao, her expression showing a hint of helplessness.

“As my husband and their father, he’s useless lying here except for having money. I feel like an uncomprehended single mother.”

As he spoke, he rested his chin on his elbow and sighed softly.

However, they did not notice that Si Yanxiao's fingers twitched slightly without his noticing, a fleeting moment.

Jiang Ran lowered her eyes and waited quietly for a while before raising her hand to hold his hand, closing her eyes, and feeling the spiritual energy flowing through her body.

After circulating for one cycle, the spiritual energy slowly flowed to the limbs and bones, eventually condensing in the dantian, and the aura that had been suppressed for a long time was also released.

Jiang Ran slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear and bright, and the fatigue she had felt earlier seemed to have vanished.

A hint of joy appeared in her eyes as she looked up at Si Yanxiao.

With such a "treasure trove" around, barring any unforeseen circumstances, once one's spiritual power is exhausted, contact with it will provide an inexhaustible supply.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran couldn't help but murmur a word of praise: "Looks like you're not entirely useless after all..."

Then she got up, covered him with the blanket, and turned to leave.

However, he did not notice that Si Yanxiao's consciousness seemed to be struggling. He vaguely heard someone whispering in his ear. His consciousness wanted to wake up, but his body was like being trapped in a nightmare, unable to move at all.

The following day was Mr. Si's birthday.

Jiang Ran originally disliked pleasing anyone, but given her current awkward position, if the person above her were to wake up one day, she might not be able to maintain her foothold in the Si family with just her two children.

But if it were Old Master Si, her status would certainly be very different.

Fortunately, that old man Si still valued the original owner of the body very much.

After much thought, Jiang Ran still couldn't come up with a suitable birthday gift.

Seeing Jiang Ran sitting in the hall, a hint of struggle flashing across her face from time to time, the butler couldn't help but ask, "Madam, is something bothering you?"

Jiang Ran snapped out of her reverie, shook her head repeatedly, and smiled gently, "No, it's just that it's Grandpa's birthday tomorrow, and I don't know what to give him."

The butler looked surprised upon hearing this.

The wife brought up the idea of ​​celebrating the old man's birthday.

This is unprecedented in recent years, and they even wanted to give a gift.

The butler couldn't hide his delight and quickly said, "You don't need to worry. He has everything he needs, and he'll love anything you give him."

He had taken care of Si Yanxiao in the Si family for nearly twenty years, so he was naturally very familiar with the old master Si.

Knowing that all that he wants now is family harmony, he feels comforted whenever Jiang Ran shows him even the slightest kindness.

Listening to the housekeeper's words, Jiang Ran had a sudden inspiration.

Yes, given the old man's status, he must have received many luxury gifts that day, and he didn't offer any of his own.

Grandpa Si treated her well, and she genuinely wanted to show her filial piety, rather than just going through the motions.

I imagine there will be plenty of people giving ginseng and lingzhi mushrooms as gifts.

Jiang Ran glanced at him and suddenly asked, "Does the old man want some grapes?"

The butler didn't react for a moment and replied blankly, "Hmm."

Jiang Ran picked up the grapes on the table and smiled slightly: "These will do."

The butler was startled upon hearing this.

Send...send this?

That's a bit too shabby.

Seeing that he seemed hesitant to speak, Jiang Ran couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

The butler pursed his lips and replied, "Madam, wouldn't it be a little inappropriate to just send grapes?"

"Inappropriate?" Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow. "What's inappropriate about it? Didn't you say that no matter what I give him, the old man will like it?"

The butler lowered his head and mumbled, "I said it, but..."

But is it really necessary to be so casual?!

Isn't this just too much of a rip-off?

The housekeeper was indignant, but Jiang Ran seemed indifferent: "It's alright, I have my own plans."

Hearing her words, the butler let out a barely perceptible sigh.

Jiang Ran took the two bunches of grapes back to her room and gently touched them, transferring her spiritual energy into the grapes.

Consuming it can prolong life, recalling the butler's somewhat disdainful look earlier.

Unable to contain himself, he retorted, "This is so much better than any supplements available in today's society. You don't know its value..."

The birthday banquet was held at the old man's villa, and the guests were mostly family friends or business tycoons who came to celebrate.

The banquet hall was bustling with activity, filled with the sounds of people chatting and laughing. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

Just then, the sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor came from outside the door, the sound unhurried, crisp and clear.

A young woman in a black evening gown walked into the banquet hall, followed by two exquisitely beautiful twins.

The people in the hall stopped talking and looked over, their eyes showing a few hints of amazement.

The woman's long hair was tied up, with a few strands falling across her forehead. She wore light makeup, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a faint smile.

People around them turned to look: "Is this Mrs. Si?"

"How come you seem to have changed so much after not seeing me for a while?"

"Yes... even her demeanor is different now."

Hearing the whispers around her, Jiang Ran smiled slightly and walked towards the old man.

As he watched her dressed up for the occasion, Old Master Si smiled slightly, a hint of joy on his face.

Jiang Ran approached and said softly, "May you have boundless happiness and longevity."

Then she took out the gift box and handed it to him: "This is my birthday gift to you."

Grandpa Si reached out and took it, gently pulling the ribbon to untie it, revealing two bunches of grapes inside the box.

The guests all turned their attention to the contents, and their faces showed surprise when they saw what was inside.

Grape?

Why would they send grapes?

Jiang Ran looked up at him, her eyes smiling, but she didn't say anything to explain.

Grandpa Si smiled slightly, his expression showing a hint of surprise rather than astonishment, unlike the astonishment of others.

He was used to seeing nice things, so her gift was quite unique. Besides, she had already given him a talisman beforehand, so he was grateful for her thoughtfulness.

Furthermore, Grape desires many children and grandchildren; at his age, all he asks for is a house full of children and grandchildren.

Thinking of this, he closed the box and laughed loudly, "I really like this gift. It's very thoughtful."

Jiang Ran smiled and stepped aside to make room for the two people behind her.

Si Zuochen and Si Youlin opened the gift box in their hands; inside was a calligraphy piece written by the two of them.

Although the two were young, their handwriting was elegant and graceful, with flowing strokes and a strong sense of style.

Grandpa Si couldn't help but exclaim, "Beautiful calligraphy..."

Upon hearing this, Si Zuochen and Si Youlin exchanged a smile.

Si Zuochen was the first to speak, offering his congratulations: "May Grandpa live a long and healthy life, reaching the age of one hundred."

Si Youlin then added, "May you have this day every year, and may every year bring you this morning."

Grandpa Si listened with a broad smile and said "good" several times.

The guests watching this scene couldn't help but cater to their tastes.

"As expected of the young master of the Si family, his handwriting is so good at such a young age."