Chapter 33: Preparing for the Birthday Ceremony, Changsheng Visits
Xu Nian returned home and gave the four rabbits he had saved to the two little ones. The two loved them very much.
"Big sister, can you let me take care of the rabbit?"
Xu Ling looked at the furry little white rabbit and loved it so much.
"Of course you can. There's also a rabbit mother here. You have to take good care of her."
"Big sister, I will help the fifth sister."
Wang came over and looked at the rabbit and was also very happy.
"Those two rabbits are pretty fat. I'll make one for you tomorrow."
Who would have thought that Xu Cai would not give in no matter what, even Xu Ling pouted.
"It's not time for you to eat rabbit meat anymore. Where are you going to put all these rabbits?"
"Put it in my room"
When Xu Nian heard this, she realized that this was not possible. Growing vegetables in the room was already a helpless act. If she put a rabbit in there, she felt dizzy just thinking about it.
"Ling'er, our room is too stuffy. I'll ask my uncle to make you a rabbit cage and put it in the utility room, okay?"
Xu Ling nodded reluctantly.
Poor Xu Weian. After making the tables and chairs, he made vegetable basins, and then made wooden racks. He had just finished making all the things Xu Nian wanted, and now he had to make a rabbit cage. This was truly "making the best use of things".
In the evening, Xu Nian told his family that he would be accompanying Tian to a banquet in a few days, and also told everyone about Old Madam Mei.
Although no one in the family lives in the county, there is no guarantee that they will not come into contact with those ladies in the future, so Xu Nian has been quietly broadening her family's horizons in her own way.
"Then you have to perform well, little girl, and try to catch Madam Mei's eye.
Alas, it’s a pity that we don’t have anything valuable at home, so you can take this money.”
Wang took out a small box, which contained the money she had earned from selling vegetables during this period.
However, Xu Nian did not take it, as she had a great use for the money.
"Grandma, don't worry. I've already thought of what to give you. Didn't you praise me for my good potted plants? I'll give you that."
Wang wondered if giving a seedling as a gift was a bit shabby.
In fact, this is also because the Xu family is used to seeing these things every day. You know, in the northern border, perhaps only the Zhenbei Palace has a greenhouse for growing flowers.
Although Xu Nian's pot cannot be considered a flower, it is a rare item as it can bloom and bear fruit.
The next day, Xu Nian began to prepare to attend the birthday banquet.
In addition to a potted plant, she also plans to prepare a box of lip balm.
Although she knew how to make lip balm, in order to save money, she decided to use the lipsticks she had.
Because she needed to wear makeup when she worked in the company, she has a lot of cosmetics, especially lipsticks of various colors, too many to count, and some of them are not even opened yet.
Xu Nian took out three colors of lipstick. She planned to make a few more for her family.
The lip balm given to Madam Mei and Mrs. Wang was the color of dried maple leaves.
The gift given to the three sisters-in-law of the Tian family was ruby-red lip balm.
The two boxes I kept for myself were rose-colored lip balm.
After putting away my things and storing the lipstick shell in the space, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time Xu Ling ran into the room panting.
"Big sister, Brother Changsheng is here, and he brought a lot of things with him."
Xu Nian slapped her head and then she remembered that she had forgotten to tell her family about meeting Changsheng.
Following Xu Ling out of the room, I saw Mu Changsheng standing in the yard surrounded by people.
Wang and his two daughters-in-law were surrounding him, asking about his well-being.
Old Man Xu stood aside and exchanged polite greetings with Guan Qingrui.
Xu Fugui and his brothers were helping the servants and guards move things.
Xu Nian looked at the boxes of gifts coming into the yard and couldn't help but be amazed. She began to wonder if the things in the space were enough as return gifts.
Luo Jinan felt the gazes falling on him and turned around and smiled brightly: "Sister Nian'er."
Xu Nian's eyes widened suddenly. This guy must have done it on purpose. But this boy really looks good when he smiles.
Xu Nian coughed pretending to be calm and said, "Changsheng is here."
Guan Qingrui thought this pretending-to-be-mature girl was quite interesting, and after seeing her appearance today, he unexpectedly found her so eye-catching.
When Wang heard what Xu Nian said, she walked over and patted him twice.
"You disrespectful girl, Changsheng is two years older than you, you should call him brother."
Xu Nian cried out, "Grandma, don't you love me anymore?"
Wang quickly covered Xu Nian's mouth with her hand, thinking in her heart: It's time for the eldest girl to learn some rules. Who can stand this kind of love and hate without considering the occasion?
Luo Jinan felt curious when he saw Xu Nian acting coquettishly and cutely with Wang. He didn't expect that this girl had this side of her.
In the end, Wang was afraid that Mu Changsheng would catch a cold standing outside, so she let Xu Nian go.
Except for Wang and Xu Nian, who were very relaxed, everyone else in the Xu family was a little reserved. Looking at the guards outside the house and the gifts filling the yard, they all knew that the identity of this Mr. Mu was probably not simple.
Luo Jinan came here this time originally to look for Xu Nian, so he chatted with the Xu family for a few words and then said goodbye.
"Grandpa and Grandma Xu, I won't stay any longer this time as I'm in a hurry. Can you let Sister Nian'er see me off?"
The Xu family naturally had no objection, as seeing guests off was their proper courtesy.
"Nian'er, then you go and see Changsheng and Master Guan off."
Xu Nian also knew that Mu Changsheng might have something to discuss with him, so he stood up readily.
After leaving the yard and loading the return gift for Mu Changsheng into the carriage, Xu Nian got into the front carriage at lightning speed in order not to attract the attention of the villagers.
Although Luo Jin'an was willing to be alone with each other, they were not six or seven years old after all, so they still had to avoid suspicion according to etiquette.
Although the people in northern Xinjiang are open-minded, they can only travel together in groups of boys and girls. It is still a bit unusual for them to be alone in a room like this.
Xu Nian got into the car and looked around. He couldn't help but sigh that it was good to be rich. The car was warm and there was not a trace of coldness at all.
He moved his butt and felt it was quite soft. Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief. It was really comfortable.
Xu Nian looked around and didn't see anyone getting on the bus. He opened the curtain and looked at the young man standing in front of the bus, puzzled:
"Get in the car, it's too cold outside, and I don't want to walk with you."
Luo Jinan shook his head helplessly and had to take Mo Yu into the carriage.
Mo Yu looked at Miss Xu who was sitting leisurely in the carriage, and chose to observe her heart with his eyes and nose, trying hard to reduce his presence.
"Changsheng, do you have something to ask me?"
Luo Jinan joked, "I forgot what Grandma Xu taught you just now. You should call me Brother Changsheng."
Xu Nian rolled his eyes in his heart, little brat, it’s more like you call me sister.
Xu Nian didn't call out, and Luo Jin'an didn't force it. He came here today to confess his identity to her.
Luo Jinan pinched his fingers nervously. He didn't understand what he was nervous about.
"Do you remember I told you that Changsheng is my name?"
Xu Nian nodded.
"My last name is not Mu. My last name is Luo, my given name is Jin'an, and my courtesy name is Changsheng. I am the second son of the Prince of Zhenbei. Due to some special reasons, I was named the Prince of Chang County by the late emperor when I was born..."