“Youling, do you see this? This is your 100-day celebration. Mommy hopes that you will be happy every day from now on.”
"Little Youling, you've been in this world for a hundred days now, aren't you happy? Look how handsome Daddy is today? Daddy ordered this outfit a month in advance for your 100-day celebration."
Ta-da! Look what this is! It's a phoenix pendant, made of gold. The best part is the little thing inside—it's your little fingernail!
“Little Lingling, let Grandpa hold you. Oh my, my little darling granddaughter, I can’t believe you’re already a hundred days old. Grandpa will collect lots of fun things for you from now on, and when you’re a little older, Grandpa will take you to see the world.”
“My little darling, let Grandma hold you. Here, this is a jade bracelet that Grandma gave you.”
"Little darling, come let Uncle give you a hug. This is a yacht that Uncle gave you. When you're a little older, Uncle will teach you how to drive it."
"Sweetie, let Auntie give you a hug. Look what this is. This is a set of jewelry that Auntie prepared for you. It may be a little tacky, but it's practical."
"......"
As Wen Mengxia and the others sent her their blessings, Ye Ling saw the scene she had seen in her dream before.
That was her first birthday celebration, and the only birthday party ever held for her by her closest relatives.
She thought she saw her mother, and she reached out and murmured, "Mommy~"
She was suddenly pulled into someone's arms, the force so great it felt as if they wanted to meld her into their body.
Ye Jingyan's trembling voice rang out from above her head: "Lingling, Lingling, I know you miss your mother. It's okay, be good, it's okay. From now on, we're here for you. You won't be alone anymore."
Ye Jingyan repeated these words over and over, and Wen Yanchen and the others also talked to her a lot, but Ye Ling didn't quite catch what they were saying.
She only saw her mother say, "Our little spirit has grown another year older, happy birthday!" before her figure gradually disappeared.
Ye Ling knew she was hallucinating, but she didn't want to break the illusion or wake up.
This was the first time she had hallucinations, and they were related to her mother!
In the scene that just appeared before her eyes, she actually saw her aunt and uncle.
My aunt looks a lot like my mom. My mom is more gentle, while my aunt is more androgynous. With her handsome short hair and white suit, she looks like my uncle at first glance.
Moody, standing nearby, asked with some concern, "Did our surprise scare her?"
Looking at the men who were about to lose control, Wen Mengxia couldn't help but worry: "Our actions may have reminded her of the 100-day celebration scene she saw in her dream."
Perhaps, since she can remember, she's never had a proper birthday celebration, so seeing the surprise we prepared for her suddenly made her lose control of her emotions.
Moody pursed his lips, feeling a pang of unease.
She couldn't help but look at her mother, and when she saw her mother looking at her and giving her a loving smile, Moody's nose tingled with emotion.
From the day she was born until now, they have celebrated her birthday every year. Even if it's just a family meal together, they will still carefully prepare a cake and small gifts for her...
She knew she had always lived in a loving family, and there were many families like hers around her who had grown up with their parents' love and care.
But seeing Ye Ling at this moment, I realized that I was so much happier than Ye Ling.
Every time she thought about Ye Ling's ordeal, she felt heartbroken and wanted to cry.
*
Ye Ling regained consciousness when Ye Jingyan picked her up in his arms.
She looked up at the handsome face that was tense. "I'm fine, put me down."
Ye Jingyan didn't put her down, but strode towards the house: "Do you look alright? Go back to your room and rest for a while, then continue celebrating your birthday."
Ye Ling traveled from Huafeng County to the border of the provincial capital, staying away from home and using her abilities to help the survivors. She hadn't closed her eyes or eaten anything for so long.
Even the strongest body can collapse eventually, let alone her, whose body isn't that strong.
Ye Ling rested her head against his chest, her tone pleading: "I don't want to miss the surprise everyone prepared for me. Ye Jingyan, I'm really fine. I want to celebrate this birthday with everyone."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingyan stopped, looked down at the bright, sparkling eyes, and felt a slight pang in his heart.
Seeing that Ye Jingyan hesitated, Ye Ling hugged his neck and kissed him on the cheek, smiling, "You love me the most, you wouldn't want to see me sad, would you?"
Ye Jingyan sighed: "If you feel unwell, begging me won't help. You have to go back to your room and rest."
"Okay~"
In order to celebrate Ye Ling's birthday, the people in the small space decorated the space very festively, with pink and white balloons everywhere.
Because there were so many flowers in the space, the places they usually walked around were decorated with flowers, making them very beautiful.
The night housekeeper used the space's existing resources to host a 20th birthday party for Ye Ling, showcasing his abilities to the fullest.
It was neither extravagant nor wasteful, yet it looked luxurious and cozy, and even Mr. Wen praised it highly.
Ye Ling was led to an open-air restaurant by Moody and Wen Mengxia, where she saw Jiang Yin slowly pushing a six-tiered cake over. With tears in his eyes, he smiled at Ye Ling and said, "Happy birthday, sister. Make a wish."
He had so much to say to Ye Ling, but the moment he saw her, his words caught in his throat and he couldn't get them out.
He told himself, "It's okay, I've found my sister, there's plenty of time."
Tears welled up in Ye Ling's eyes again, but she smiled, closed her eyes, and made a wish.
She said, "I hope the end of the world ends soon."
I wish I could always stay awake and stay by their side.
I hope I can avenge myself soon.
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