Even without Gu Yi'an's reminder, He Xiao saw Jiang Zhixing, his brows furrowed and his eyes revealing his impatience.
"Why haven't you left yet? How shameless!" It's his birthday today, and he's been trying his best to avoid causing trouble, but some annoying person just has to show up right under his nose.
He didn't mind using some violent means, especially since this bastard was very good at hiding. He always had a driver pick him up and drop him off at school on time, and he had never had a chance to take advantage of him...
He Xiao was already thinking about how to teach him a lesson, but Jiang Zhixing didn't take his reaction seriously.
Instead, he looked at Shen Linyue beside him with great interest: "You found a girlfriend outside of school?"
I just witnessed this girl pulling He Xiao away, and the usually domineering He Xiao didn't resist at all, which is quite interesting.
As for Gu Yi'an's brainless sister, he didn't believe her at all.
He Xiao snapped out of his thoughts and noticed Jiang Zhixing's gaze, so he leaned forward and blocked his view.
"None of your business. What right do you have to interfere in my affairs?" He slightly raised his head, his gaze sharp and contemptuous, as if he didn't care about anything.
Jiang Zhixing was neither annoyed nor angry; on the contrary, he had a smile on his face, which revealed his cunning and wicked nature.
"He Xiao, I'm only here today to celebrate your birthday, and Uncle He cares about you a lot..."
Before he finished speaking, He Xiao's arrogant expression collapsed, and his aura became extremely low.
"Shut up! When did it become your business to interfere in my family's affairs?!" Seeing that He Xiao was about to explode and was about to beat someone up.
Having already realized what was happening, Shen Linyue grabbed his arm immediately, "He Xiao."
The girl's voice was soft and soothing, gradually calming He Xiao's violent emotions.
He Xiao lowered his eyes and looked at the girl who was already standing in front of him, his expression still indifferent: "My affairs are none of your business."
However, upon hearing this, Shen Linyue simply turned around and smiled at him. He Xiao's anger inexplicably choked up when he saw the smile on her lips.
It's strange that this girl who claims to be his aunt is not even as tall as his chest, so why does he feel inexplicably close to her?
Shen Linyue was unaware of the profound changes in her son's heart that had occurred in just a few seconds, and looked at Jiang Zhixing, who had already stood up.
She had been secretly observing these people since she entered. None of the others had as much screen time as the young man in front of her, so he was probably the male lead in the book, Hao Da's mortal enemy.
In addition, her superior appearance and similar stature to her eldest son made her even more certain.
But when she looked Jiang Zhixing up and down, she couldn't help but want to curse him.
No, are all kids these days so well-nourished? She has to look up at every single one of them; her neck must be aching.
"Are you very familiar with the He family?" Her clear and firm voice reached the ears of everyone present.
Jiang Zhixing's smile froze for a moment, his eyes flickered slightly: "It's alright, what are you trying to say?"
Shen Linyue's expression remained unchanged, her eyes clear: "Oh, I thought you were the eldest young master of the He family because you called He Xiao's father so affectionately."
"After all, I've never met anyone who loves to speak up for others more than you."
I'm sorry, male lead, but you targeted my son. As his mother, she had no choice but to protect him!
Gu Yi'an was the first to break down, and he whispered a reminder: "Sister, Jiang Zhixing has absolutely no connection with the He family."
But as expected of my sister, her words are always so sincere yet so hurtful.
What does Jiang Zhixing value most? Isn't it his pride?
Knowing full well that He Xiao's relationship with his father was strained, they still brought up that person at this time, wasn't it just to see He Xiao act crazy and act out in that person's name?
Then he'll act like it's none of his business, pretending to be innocent. Whose sympathy is he trying to gain? And what his purpose is will be crystal clear.
Besides, is that person even that close to him? LOL.
Sure enough, after Shen Linyue finished speaking, Jiang Zhixing's smile vanished, and his eyes revealed no emotion.
He Xiao ignored Jiang Zhixing's gaze, looking down at the dark head in front of him, feeling somewhat bewildered and strange.
She's so small, yet she dares to stand up and speak up for him?
It felt novel; this was the first time he had ever been protected so resolutely.
"Alright, you can go now. Don't try to cause trouble in front of me again. I'm letting you off the hook today because I'm in a good mood." He Xiao reverted to his lazy, sheepish self, glanced at Shen Linyue, and sat down on the sofa behind her.
Shen Linyue looked at her son's posture, and then at his smugness as he put his legs back on the coffee table. She walked over and slapped his calf.
"Be more civilized with your feet."
He Xiao: ...
He glanced at Shen Linyue and pursed his lips, but obediently put his legs down.
Fine, I'll let it go since she defended me tonight.
Jiang Zhixing took in the actions of the two men and felt that their relationship was not as simple as it seemed.
When he gets back, he'll have someone check this person's identity.
With this in mind, Jiang Zhixing left without saying goodbye to He Xiao.
Jiang Zhixing's departure did not affect the atmosphere in the private room.
The private room quickly became lively with Gu Yi'an's help, and people would occasionally offer congratulatory words while playing games.
He Xiao laughed and cursed at the same time: "What kind of words did you copy? 'Longevity as long as the Southern Mountain'? I'm sixty or seventy years old!"
The man wailed, "I was just speaking from the heart, please calm down, boss!"
Everyone was amused by him, and they wrapped their arms around his neck and pressed him down on the sofa to play around with him. It was He Xiao who couldn't stand it anymore and reminded him.
"Be mindful of your image, there are girls here." As he spoke, he brought the glass to his lips.
Shen Linyue was also infected by the atmosphere, her eyes filled with smiles, and her gaze was full of affection when she looked at He Xiao.
The eldest son doesn't seem to be as cold, cruel, and inhumane as described in the book, does he?
Noticing what he was doing, she stopped him faster than she could think, saying, "No drinking."
He Xiao paused, his brows furrowing in displeasure, but his relaxed and calm demeanor suggested he wasn't truly angry.
"Are you still obsessed with being my aunt?"
"Am I not your aunt? As long as I'm your aunt, I'll take care of you. Let everyone have milk or water." Shen Linyue put her hands on her hips, her aura imposing.
He Xiao stared at her for a long time without saying a word, his lips pursed. Just when she thought her rebellious son was about to say something in protest...
To everyone's surprise, he nodded.
"Who drinks milk on their birthday?" he scoffed, his posture nonchalant. "We'll drink soda. Tonight's on me!"
The private room was noisy; someone was already holding a microphone and singing a heart-wrenching love song.
The two were sitting close together and naturally heard what he said, their lips twitching involuntarily.
What to do? My son, who's got a serious case of teenage angst, suddenly doesn't want to acknowledge me anymore.
It's my son's birthday, so let him do whatever he wants. After all, he's my own flesh and blood, so I can only spoil him.
He Xiao seemed to be in a pretty good mood tonight; he even requested two songs, something he usually avoids using.
Shen Linyue was quite looking forward to it, after all, He Xiao's voice was exceptionally good and very magnetic, he was born to be a singer.
Unexpectedly, Shen Linyue couldn't keep her composure when he opened his mouth.
Help! Her ear is going to split open!
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