The sound of the door opening startled Li Wenjuan.
Qi Junlin looked over and saw a young girl walking gracefully towards him, which almost stunned him.
Li Wenjuan gave the other person a malicious look, then said sarcastically, "So that's why Junlin didn't want to associate with my Tingting. Turns out someone came knocking on our door. My Tingting isn't one for that!"
Qi Junlin said sternly, "Aunt, watch your words! This is the daughter of the Han family! If you want to make enemies, the Han family will naturally not let you off the hook!"
Li Wenjuan stuck out her tongue and then said, "Since you have guests, I won't stay any longer. Farewell!"
Qi Junlin: "Aunt, please take care. I have guests here, so I won't see you off."
Li Wenjuan left dejectedly.
Han Yingying placed a food box on the table and said, "Today is Qiuqiu's birthday. I specially bought her favorite osmanthus cake, and this little gift is also from me. I hope she likes it."
Han Yingying's maid took out a crystal-clear rabbit lantern, which flickered with light.
Qi Junlin: "Miss Han, you're so kind. Thank you!"
Before anyone knew it, Chiu Chiu had run out barefoot.
Chirp chirped happily, "Thank you, sister!"
Qi Junlin patted Qiuqiu's head and said, "Why are you running out barefoot again?"
Chirp: "My sister gave me a present, of course I had to run out! Right, sister?"
Han Yingying looked at Qiuqiu and said with a smile, "Yes. Big sister prepared it especially for Qiuqiu!"
Chiu Chiu tiptoed up onto the stool and then poured water for Han Yingying.
Chirp: "Sister, have some water!"
Han Yingying happily picked up the water: "Thank you, Qiuqiu!"
Chuchu: "You guys chat, I won't disturb you!"
Qi Junlin: "You little rascal!"
Chiu Chiu stuck out her tongue at her older brother and made a face.
[Brother, you must treat Yingying well!]
[My sister stayed by my side even when he was pretending to be paralyzed; brother, please don't let him down!]
[Another couple to ship! If they were to get married, I wonder if Mother and Grand Tutor Chen would marry first, or Brother and Sister?]
Qi Junlin's face turned completely red from what Qiuqiu had said.
He had no choice but to shout, "Xiao Feng, quickly take Qiu Qiu away!"
Xiao Feng ran over, picked up Qiu Qiu, and left.
Chiu Chiu grinned as she looked at her older brother.
Not long after, Xu Ruyun returned, and her maids carried large and small bags of things, most of which were for Qiuqiu.
Chen Taifu followed behind her.
Seeing them return, Qi Junlin and Han Yingying, who were chatting in the courtyard, felt a little embarrassed.
Qi Junlin stammered nervously, "Mother, Grand Tutor Chen, Miss Han has come to give my younger sister a birthday gift."
Xu Ruyun said gently to Han Yingying, "Thank you, Miss Han. You are so kind as to remember Qiuqiu's birthday."
Han Yingying bowed and said, "I get along very well with Qiuqiu, it's only right. Madam Xu, Grand Tutor Chen, I'll take my leave now."
Grand Tutor Chen said, “Miss Han, there’s no need to rush. I’m hosting a birthday banquet for Qiuqiu at the restaurant today. Please come with us.”
Xu Ruyun: "Yes, since we're here, let's go together."
Han Yingying: "This..."
Qi Junlin: "We've accepted the birthday gifts. Miss Han, it's just a meal together, so please don't stand on ceremony. Let's go together!"
Han Yingying looked into Qi Junlin's sincere eyes and nodded.
Chiu Chiu is peering out the window.
Seeing this, she cheered with joy in her heart.
【Very good!】
Inside the restaurant, the tables were laden with all sorts of dishes that Chiu Chiu loved to eat.
The eldest, second, and third brothers all presented Qiuqiu with birthday gifts.
Chen Taifu and Xu Ruyun also sent gifts to Qiuqiu.
Chiu Chiu was deeply moved as she hugged the gift.
[Waaaaah, everyone's so good to me! I'm finally living the life I've always wanted. I'm loved, cared for, and the world is so warm—it's wonderful!]
Grand Tutor Chen raised his wine glass and said, "Today, let's toast to our most adorable, most beautiful, and best baby, Qiuqiu! May you be happy every day and carefree!"
Everyone raised their glasses: "Cheers! May Qiuqiu always be healthy and happy!"
Chiu Chiu also raised her baby bottle and happily toasted with everyone.
Chirp: "Cheers!"
Everyone has sent me so many blessings, what should I give back to them in return?
A burst of firecrackers and fireworks went off outside.
After Qiuqiu told Xu Ziming how to make explosives, she went on to tell him how to make firecrackers and fireworks.
Soon, firecrackers and fireworks were produced.
From then on, festivals and celebrations became more ritualistic.
"Why didn't anyone notify me on such an important day?"
A loud voice came from the doorway.
Xu Ziming walked in carrying large and small bags of gifts.
Chirp chirped crisply, "Uncle!"
Xu Ziming picked her up in one go.
Xu Ziming: "If I hadn't gone home, I wouldn't have known you were all here. These are all birthday gifts for our Qiuqiu. Here—"
Xu Ziming gave all the gifts to Qiuqiu at once.
Chirp: "Thank you, Uncle!"
Xu Ziming gently pinched Qiuqiu's little nose and said, "You're welcome!"
Han Yingying saw Xu Ziming and bowed: "Greetings, General Xu!"
Xu Ziming: "And this is..."
Qi Junlin quickly explained, "Uncle, this is Miss Han. She came to celebrate Qiuqiu's birthday."
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