Chapter 325 The Way of the Gentleman
The next day, when they met at the coffee shop, Huo Huaisui reminded Xie Qinglan, "Pay the balance."
Xie Qinglan: "Did you post today's results?"
Huo Huaisui took out his phone. "Send it now."
Embarrassment is something you get used to after a few tries, and Huo Huai Sui didn't even blink while typing.
Xie Qinglan readily agreed and transferred 10,000 yuan to her, leaving the remaining 5,000 yuan as the final payment for the second transaction, to be given to her tomorrow.
Huo Huaisui had no objection to the offer as long as it was given to him.
Xie Qinglan liked the post and casually asked, "Have you prepared my birthday present?"
Huo Huaisui: "What's the rush?"
She had already decided what to give him for his birthday.
Xie Qinglan: "I'm afraid you'll forget."
"Don't worry." I can forget anything but you. You're incredibly wealthy.
Before they knew it, it was Xie Qinglan's birthday.
Each waiter is entitled to two days off per month, but Huo Huaisui, fearing Xie Qinglan might cause trouble, specifically scheduled his day off for today.
Huo Huaisui had just signed for the package when he received a voice call from Ji Xueru.
“Sui Sui, it’s me, Lan Lan’s mother.”
Huo Huaisui felt a chill run down his spine when he heard Ji Xueru's enthusiastic voice. "...Hello, Auntie."
Ji Xueru: "I heard from Lanlan that you're off today. That's perfect. It's Lanlan's birthday today. Come over to our house for dinner tonight."
Huo Huaisui racked his brains trying to figure out how to refuse, when he heard Ji Xueru speak up again.
“I also invited Niannian and the others. I had Lanlan call your brother. It'll be more lively with more people, so you don't have to worry about feeling awkward or having no one to talk to when you get here. If you'd like to come, I'll have Lanlan pick you up later. Auntie hasn't seen you in a long time either. If you don't have anything urgent to do, please come over…”
As if afraid of frightening Huo Huaisui, Ji Xueru spoke in a gentle and kind tone, wishing she could give all the tenderness she had in her life to her future daughter-in-law.
Having been so thorough and persuasive, what could Huo Huai Sui say but reluctantly agree?
Although she couldn't understand why she, Xie Qinglan's ex-girlfriend, would go to his house for dinner on his birthday.
After hanging up the phone, Huo Huaisui unpacked the express delivery box and went to pack a birthday gift for Xie Qinglan.
At 5 p.m. sharp, Xie Qinglan arrived to pick up Huo Huaisui.
Huo Huaisui got into the car carrying the gift. "Happy birthday."
"Thank you." Xie Qinglan took the gift and placed it on the back seat.
Huo Huai Sui asked hesitantly, "Is it inappropriate for me to go to your house?"
Xie Qinglan: "What's wrong?"
Huo Huaisui said, "We've already broken up!"
Xie Qinglan chuckled, "Can't we be friends after breaking up?"
"Okay." That makes some sense.
After driving for a while, Huo Huaisui asked again, "Since this is my first time visiting your home, should I bring a gift?"
Xie Qinglan: "No need."
This gift is enough.
Huo Huai Sui was finally relieved.
Upon arriving at the Xie residence, Huo Huaisui happened to run into Lu Fengqing and her family of three, who were getting out of their car.
Huo Huai Sui's eyes lit up, and he excitedly greeted them: "Niannian, Fourth Brother, Rui Rui!"
Lu Fengqing glanced at Huo Huaisui, then at Xie Qinglan, and raised her eyebrows slightly.
Huo Huai Sui squatted down and opened her arms, "Baby Rui Rui, let Auntie hug you."
"Auntie, Second Uncle." Rui Rui called out to them, then took a few steps and snuggled into Huo Huai Sui's arms.
Huo Huaisui hugged the little guy and took a deep breath, "It still smells so good."
The little guy is well cared for; he's growing fast and tall, and he's even a bit chubby. Huo Huai Sui can't really lift him, so he has to hold his little hand instead.
Lu Fengqing held Rui Rui's other little hand, and the three of them walked in front, with Gu Suixing and Xie Qinglan following behind.
Gu Suixing handed one of the bags she was carrying to Xie Qinglan, saying, "Huai'an has to go on a business trip and can't come. This is a birthday present he prepared for you."
"..." Xie Qinglan was a little hesitant to open it.
Gu Suixing only had a problem with his cousin Xie Qingxi, who invited his wife to touch his abs in an attempt to "cheate" on him; he had no problem with Xie Qinglan. In fact, he was grateful to Xie Qinglan for preventing Huo Huaisui from bothering Lu Fengqing by going after Huo Huaisui.
Therefore, Gu Suixing didn't mind reminding Xie Qinglan, "It's just a book."
Xie Qinglan: "What book?"
Gu Suixing: "The Way of the Gentleman".
Xie Qinglan: "..."
Ahead, Lu Fengqing asked in a low voice, "What's going on between you and Xie Qinglan?"
Huo Huaisui: "That's all there is to it."
"It's overlapped?"
"No."
"Then why do you post confessions on social media every day and come to her house to celebrate her birthday?"
It's one thing to confess one's feelings on social media, but the posts these past few days have been even more varied, with people practically showering Xie Qinglan with compliments.
"His mom asked me to come; she was so enthusiastic, I couldn't really refuse. As for the confession on social media..."
Huo Huai Sui chuckled and whispered in Lu Feng Qing's ear, "Ten thousand yuan apiece, why not make some money?"
Lu Fengqing: "..."
What should she say?
Huo Huai Sui, that silly girl, is easy to manipulate, and Xie Qinglan has mastered the secret to manipulating Huo Huai Sui's wealth.
Rather than making Huo Huai Sui confess "in public," it would be more accurate to say that Xie Qing Lan made Huo Huai Sui brainwash himself.
I bet this silly girl still hasn't realized that.
Huo Huai Sui nudged Lu Feng Qing's arm with his elbow. "Keep it a secret."
She didn't tell anyone about this, for fear that if her brother found out she had money, he would try to take it from her again.
Lu Fengqing: "...Okay."
Although Huo Huai Sui felt less uncomfortable after Lu Feng Qing arrived, he was still taken aback by the Xie family's enthusiasm.
Xie Qingxi glanced at Huo Huaisui, who was surrounded by the elders, then leaned close to his second brother and whispered, "Didn't you and Miss Huo break up?"
Who brings their ex-girlfriend home to celebrate their birthday after breaking up? Have they no shame?
Xie Qinglan held a wine bottle in one hand, dipped her fingertip in the wine, and sprinkled it on herself like Guanyin touching water, saying, "Children don't understand."
"Who says I don't understand?" Xie Qingxi said with disdain, "You spilled wine on your clothes, making yourself reek of alcohol. Were you planning to pretend to be drunk and take advantage of Miss Huo?"
Xie Qinglan paused, then reached out and patted Xie Qingxi's head, saying, "Children shouldn't meddle in adult matters."
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