Chapter 053 Chapter 53
Chapter 53 (Exclusively published by Jinjiang)
April 9th is Shen Baili’s birthday, and also her first birthday at the Xie family.
Shen Wan asked for Shen Baili's opinion in advance and decided not to hold a big banquet, but to eat a bowl of longevity noodles at home.
This year's birthday is no different from previous ones, Shen Baili thought.
My birthday happened to be on the weekend.
Shen Baili's biological clock rang on time. She opened her eyes, rolled over on the bed, coaxed herself to get up, then changed into sportswear and went out for a morning run.
As the weather warmed up, the birds flew back and held chirping meetings on the lake and on the branches beside the lake, making the scene very lively.
The trees are sprouting new buds and the flowers are blooming. It's a pity that there are no pear trees planted by the lake. The scene of the snow-white petals flying around must be beautiful.
Shen Baili stretched and sighed. After warming up, she started her morning run alone.
The Xie family is very busy. Xie Tingsi is currently filming a movie. There was a lot of delay before the official shooting of this movie. However, the release date of the movie has not been changed for the time being and may not be changed. The director and actors are under a lot of pressure.
Xie Zhiyu is as busy as usual. He went on a business trip to another province last week and his return date is uncertain.
Xie Liuzheng went with the orchestra to perform in the neighboring province, and her return date is also uncertain.
Shen Baili thought that she should still celebrate her birthday with her mother. That was fine. She was not disappointed. Everyone had important things to do, and she was not arrogant enough to think that they would make time for a failed birthday.
Xie's family has given her enough care during this time. Shen Baili is not a greedy person. Keeping a certain distance is good for everyone.
Putting aside all the distracting thoughts in her mind, she immersed herself in running.
An hour later, the morning run ended.
She could feel that her physical fitness had been qualitatively improved, and her running speed and endurance were incomparable to before.
Although this did not prevent her from being as tired as a dog after every morning run, her lungs felt like they were about to explode, and a bloody smell came out of her mouth from time to time, but at least she didn't want to vomit.
Even though she was very tired, Shen Baili still felt that she was incredibly strong. This was a special birthday gift.
She smiled happily, a smile more beautiful than the flowers blooming in spring. There was no birthday gift that would make her happier than becoming stronger.
Shen Baili picked up a stone from the ground, found the right posture, and threw it into the lake. The stone floated on the water, causing several ripples on the calm lake surface, and then floated to the group of swans floating on the water in the distance, causing a sound of swan cries.
"Happy birthday, Zhou Yu."
"Happy birthday, Shen Baili!"
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At nine o'clock in the morning, Shen Baili returned home with brisk steps.
Shen Wan just came out of the kitchen holding a bowl of noodles.
She looked at her sunny and energetic daughter and smiled tenderly.
"Happy birthday, baby."
"Come and eat longevity noodles."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Baili came to her side and took the longevity noodles from her hand. She leaned in and smelled it: "It smells so good."
"Thank you, Mom."
Shen Baili smiled happily. She was now the happiest child in the world.
She ate the noodles with big mouthfuls, looking very satisfied. Shen Wan sat opposite her and ate breakfast, looking at her daughter from time to time. Their similar faces were filled with happiness.
As long as she is with her mother, she is the happiest child in the world.
The two of them spent a quiet breakfast time just for mother and daughter, changed their clothes, and went out together to enjoy their date at the amusement park.
They wore skirts of the same color and had a crazy afternoon at the amusement park, trying out the merry-go-round, bumper cars, Ferris wheel, pirate ship, etc.
Everyone thought they were sisters, and some people, both boys and girls, asked Shen Wan for her contact information.
Shen Wandu politely declined, saying that she was married.
Shen Baili was laughing secretly on the side. She felt happy for her mother's happiness.
When the trip to the amusement park was about to end, Shen Baili secretly bought a bouquet of blooming roses for Shen Wan. She stuffed the bouquet into her mother's arms with a bright smile.
"Mom, thank you for bringing me into this world."
"I am very happy."
…
Shen Wan and Shen Baili had a great time playing outside and returned to Xie's house before sunset.
Shen Baili was surprised to find that Xie Chengyue and Xie Liuzheng were both at home.
When Xie Liuzheng saw them, a smile appeared on his cold face: "You are back!"
As soon as Shen Baili walked into the living room, Xie Liuzheng hugged her tightly and said, "Happy birthday, Suisui."
"This is a birthday present." She pulled out a jade necklace from her pocket as if by magic: "I wish you peace, happiness, and all your wishes come true."
By the time Shen Baili reacted, the crystal clear jade Buddha necklace was already around her neck, feeling cool against her skin.
"Jade can nourish people." Xie Liuzheng said: "It's very beautiful."
If Shen Baili and Shen Wan had not refused to accept them, she would have given them more jewelry so that they could wear different ones every day.
Shen Baili touched the jade on her chest: "I like it very much, thank you aunt."
Xie Liuzheng curled up the corners of his mouth: "As long as you like it."
Xie Chengyue directly transferred 5 million yuan of pocket money into her card and said simply, "Happy birthday. Buy whatever you want."
Shen Wan did not stop her, and Shen Baili thanked her obediently.
She likes both pendants and pocket money!!!
However, the surprises don’t end there.
Half an hour later, Xie Zhiyu rushed back directly from the airport. The sun had not yet set, and he took out a gift box from his suit pocket.
"Happy sixteenth birthday, Suisui."
Shen Baili looked at her elder brother, who looked dusty but still handsome, and took the gift with both hands: "Thank you, elder brother."
Xie Liuzheng glanced at the sky. She held Shen Wan's arm with one hand and Shen Baili's arm with the other: "Let's go to the backyard together."
Shen Wan and Shen Baili looked at each other and saw the confusion in each other's eyes.
Out of their sight, Xie Liuzheng signaled with his eyes to Xie Chengyue and Xie Zhiyu to follow.
Several people came to the backyard and walked forward along the bluestone road. When they reached a bend, Xie Liuzheng's face showed something strange. She took a deep breath and led them forward.
Shen Baili and Shen Wan didn't understand what was going on, so they just followed her closely.
Xie Chengyue and Xie Tingsi followed behind them.
Shen Baili faintly smelled the fragrance of flowers, and they turned a corner and suddenly felt enlightened.
Shen Baili and Shen Wan stopped at the same time, staring in amazement at the stunningly beautiful scene before them.
In the middle of a green meadow, a pear tree was in full bloom. The ground under the tree was covered with white petals, as white as snow. When the breeze blew, the white jade-like petals fell to the ground. They seemed to be in a fairy tale world.
This scene reminds me of the ancient poem.
"Suddenly, as if overnight, a spring breeze came, and thousands of pear trees blossomed." (Note 1)
Pear blossoms fill the spring and fall on people's hearts. The setting sun dyes the snow-like petals with warm colors.
Xie Liuzheng took the two of them and stood under the flower petals, smiling.
"Happy birthday, Sui Sui."
“This is a little surprise for you.”
Your arrival brings warmth to more than just spring.
Shen Baili and Shen Wan's eyes were red at the same time. The meaning of pear blossoms symbolized extraordinary significance to them.
It is happiness, warmth, and...home.
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night.
Shen Baili's room was filled with the faint scent of pear blossoms because she brought the petals into the room.
She stared at the petals in a daze, unable to sort out her thoughts.
She never thought that they would give her such a huge and touching surprise on her birthday.
They remembered the meaning of her name and solemnly transplanted the pear tree to Xie's house.
The little orange cat Ah Deng rolled around in the flower petals, with white petals sticking to his fur, but he didn't care and never got tired of it.
Shen Baili opened the gift box sent by Xie Zhiyu. It contained a customized silver sports watch. A pear blossom and her nickname, Suisui, were engraved on the back of the dial. It was a very thoughtful gift.
At the bottom of the box, there was a birthday card with a pear blossom background, and six large characters were written on it: "Happy Birthday, Sui Sui."
Xie Zhiyu's handwriting is just like his personality, sharp and unrestrained.
Shen Baili put the greeting card away and put on the sports watch on her right hand. It was the right size and was the sports aid she needed.
"Can I come in?" Shen Wan's voice came from outside the door.
"Come in."
Shen Wan spotted Shen Baili sitting at the desk at a glance, and she slowly walked closer.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
Shen Wan looked at her tenderly: "Mom, I have a gift for you."
She stretched her hands behind her back in front of Shen Baili.
"Happy 16th birthday to our little friend."
She stroked her daughter's dark hair gently.
"There are many adults in this world. You can grow up slowly with each passing year."
Shen Wan looked at her daughter, her eyes were soft and warm, full of love.
Shen Baili longs to grow up, hoping that one day she can protect her frail mother under her wings.
After entering the Xie family, this desire did not disappear, but became more urgent.
Shen Wanmin keenly sensed that it was a good thing for her daughter to work hard to improve herself, but she was too nervous.
"Mom is very strong." She imitated Shen Baili's previous movement of showing off her arm muscles.
Shen Baili hugged Shen Wan and hung on her like a koala. She nodded heavily but didn't say a word, fearing that she would choke if she spoke.
"Um!"
…
The birthday gift Shen Wan gave was a beautiful silver bracelet carved with pear blossoms and leaves, which was delicate and beautiful. The four words "Peace and Happiness Every Year" were engraved on the inside of the wrist.
The joints of Shen Baili's previous silver bracelet were often loose and would fall to the ground from time to time. She was worried that it would be completely lost one day, so she locked it in the safe, thinking of going to a silver jewelry store one day to ask if it could be repaired.
Shen Wan noticed that this silver bracelet was made by her herself. She was involved in the entire process from design to forging. She has strong hands-on skills and it took her only two weeks to complete it.
Shen Baili couldn't let go of the silver bracelet, so she immediately put it on her left hand and took off the white mechanical watch.
She waved her hands happily from side to side: "It's really beautiful."
"I love it!"
She hugged her mother and kissed her cheek hard: "Thank you, Mom. I love you so much."
Shen Wan's soft face was smiling: "Mom loves you too."
The two of them admired the silver bracelet together. Shen Wan then noticed the electronic watch on her right hand: "Is this a birthday present from your eldest brother?"
Shen Baili shook her hand: "Yes!"
"It will be convenient for me to run in the future. I can record various data such as heart rate, and can also detect my physical health status."
Shen Wan studied the watch on her hand: "Your elder brother is thoughtful."
Shen Baili: "They are all very good."
Shen Wan agreed with her: "Well, they are all very good."
The two chatted for a while and it was getting dark.
Shen Wan left her room. After Shen Baili finished washing up, she came to the bedside, looked at the cute oversized panda doll on the bed, reached out and rubbed it hard. It felt very good and very relaxing.
The panda stuffed animal was a birthday gift that Xie Tingsi sent me a few days ago.
She placed the stuffed panda on the sofa and jumped onto the bed.
The doll was too big and took up her sleeping space.
She had just put down her phone and was about to go to sleep when the phone rang.
It was Xie Tingsi calling, and she pressed the answer button.
"Happy birthday, little Lihua!"
Xie Tingsi's blessing came from the other side.
Shen Baili raised the corners of her mouth and said cheerfully: "Thank you, second brother. I received your gift. It is very cute and vivid."
Xie Tingsi: "Do you like it?"
"I like it!" Shen Baili said honestly, "Second brother, how do you know I like panda dolls?"
She had never mentioned this hobby to Xie Tingsi.
Xie Tingsi laughed a few times: "Guess."
Shen Baili: “…”
"I don't guess."
The noise from Xie Tingsi's end suddenly became noisy, and Shen Baili realized that he was not in the room.
"Second brother, are you still filming?" Shen Baili asked.
Xie Tingsi glanced at Wu He who reminded him to take notes, and he nodded.
"Yeah." It was so late, Xie Tingsi didn't want to make Shen Baili worry.
"It's late, kids, go to bed early."
Shen Baili: "Oh, then be careful when filming."
Xie Tingsi: "Okay, I'll hang up now."
End of conversation.
Shen Baili glanced at the phone that was quickly hung up, so... did Xie Tingsi call her to say happy birthday to her in person?
She shook her head, put down her phone, touched the pillow and fell asleep in seconds, entering a sweet dream.
However, not long after Shen Baili fell asleep, A Deng received a reminder of the rapidly rising system energy bar.
Ah Deng: “!!!!”
"Years old..."
The sound was cut off by myself as soon as it was made. Let Sunshun sleep peacefully.
If you wake me up now, you won't be able to fall asleep until midnight.
Humans are very fragile and it is easy to die if we don’t sleep well.
The system doesn't need to sleep. Ah Deng is now full of energy. He rolled around on the ground and then opened a cartoon to watch.
It needs to calm down.
Ahhhhh! So exciting!
…
A few hours ago.
Thank you for listening to the wire action scenes, which started filming a week ago.
During this week, everything was calm and the filming went smoothly. The entire crew basically completed the film in one take. From the producer and director to the staff, there was a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
The wirework scenes are the focus of the crew. The safety of the actors is of vital importance. The staff checked three times and only left after confirming that everything was correct.
Xie Tingsi looked at Cheng Hui who was obviously absent-minded and asked, "Cheng Hui, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about something?"
He's giving him one last chance.
Cheng Hui shuddered and sneezed: "I'm fine, I probably didn't wear enough clothes."
It was windy at night and still a bit cold.
Xie Tingsi gave him a deep look and said, "Go to the RV and get my coat and put it on. Don't catch a cold."
Cheng Hui did not refuse. He was used to Xie Tingsi's thoughtfulness and tolerance: "Thank you, Brother Ting."
However, Xie Tingsi's concern did not stop Cheng Hui.
Forty minutes later, Cheng Hui, wearing a warm coat, sneaked into the tool room and tampered with the wire.
The prize was won on the spot.
Cheng Hui felt guilty and knelt on the ground begging for mercy, saying that he was possessed by a ghost and made various excuses in an attempt to soften Xie Tingsi's heart.
Everyone looked at Xie Tingsi. As long as he spoke, Cheng Hui's punishment would be much lighter.
Xie Tingsi said two words: "Call the police."
The police arrived soon and the group went to the police station.
With solid evidence, Xie Tingsi charged Cheng Hui with murder. If proven guilty, Cheng Hui would face imprisonment.
Cheng Hui still wants to play the emotional card and wants to meet Xie Tingsi.
Xie Tingsi did not agree to his request immediately. Cheng Hui was not clear about his situation, so they would let him understand before deciding how to speak.
Should I hold on to the person behind the scenes or be the scapegoat?
No matter what Cheng Hui chose, the result was the same.
Long before Cheng Hui took action, Xie Tingsi and his team found the person behind the scenes and obtained evidence.
The reason why Xie Tingsi did not take action immediately was that he wanted to see with his own eyes what decision Cheng would make.
Cheng Hui chose to betray, he would show no mercy.
…
Xie Tingsi hung up Shen Baili's phone call and walked calmly into the Jin Police Station to cooperate with the police investigation.
The paparazzi have a very keen sense of smell and made Xie Tingsi a hot topic.
#When the popular singer Xie Tingsi was arrested? #
#Xie Tingsi appeared at the police station and is currently cooperating with the police investigation...#
#Xie Tingsi suspected of committing a crime#
…
Various eye-catching titles appeared one after another.
On Sunday night, the paparazzi succeeded in making the night owls active, and Weibo programmers were given a series of life-threatening messages to maintain the software.
"What? What? Xie Tingsi broke the law?"
"Xie Tingsi was arrested??? Why???"
"Paparazzi, get to the bottom of this for me!!! Go undercover in the police station, you bunch of rubbish."
"I heard they were filming a movie? Why are they in the police station???"
"Paparazzi, you are the police? Just sentence Xie Tingsi directly?"
"Why did you go to the police station? Are you doing this to help others in need like last time?"
"Hahahaha your brother is amazing, he does what is right every day. It's obvious that he broke the law and got caught."
"It's over, another top star is going to step into the sewing machine."
"The speed at which the entertainment industry collapses is too fast. Can you 208s take good care of your reputation? I am really impressed."
"These traffic stars are controlled by their brain-dead fans."
"The police haven't even announced it yet? You guys have convicted Xie Tingsi one by one? Are you the judges? You're crazy."
"It's said to be murder. My second brother's cousin's sister's boyfriend works in the crew. Someone wants to murder Xie Tingsi. Is he cooperating with the investigation?"
"Where did you find this gossip? This is not the way to make up a rumor."