Chapter 409 Birthday Gift
After the millennium, everyone's mental outlook changed again, becoming more enthusiastic and free.
After the spring, Orange was busy with work again, and it was normal for him not to go home for several weeks in a row.
The studio is rented on the third floor and the surroundings are relatively quiet.
I had just finished writing the code, stood up and stretched, and heard a knock on the door.
After the door opened, Xie Yi came in carrying something.
"Dad, why are you here?"
In the past, her mother came more often, bringing her fruit and taking everyone in the studio out to eat.
"My girl, you must be hungry. I packed some barbecue rice for you. It's still hot. Come on and eat it."
"Wow, thanks Dad."
Xie Yi came in and turned around with his hands behind his back. Not seeing anyone else coming out, he asked casually.
"Why are you alone today? Where are the others?"
Orange ate the fragrant barbecue rice, feeling very happy: "I gave them three days off."
"Okay, the little boss has a lot of attitude."
Xie Yi looked at the layout of the studio. It had a fresh and simple decoration, with several pots of green plants placed in the corners.
There is a pile of draft paper on every desk, and the wastebasket is always full.
Each person has a desktop computer, but only one is on now.
After staring at it for so long, my eyes are almost blurry.
The studio’s relaxing activity is to clean together, relieve stress and clear the mind.
New inspiration often comes while cleaning the windows.
After eating Orange, she lay on the sofa, drowsy, and was woken up by her father again.
"Daughter, Dad wants to ask you something. Have you decided what to get your mom for her birthday?"
Cheng Zi held up his eyelids and shook his head: "Not yet, Dad, what about you? Give me some advice."
It turns out her father came here today to find out some information.
Her mother's birthday was in the spring, and after she had some pocket money, she always gave her gifts separately.
Every year we secretly compare to see whose gift is better and more thoughtful.
Gao Xiulan and Xie Dajiao, who like to join in the fun, acted as judges seriously.
Over the years, father and daughter have had their share of wins and losses.
This year is the millennium’s birthday, which has a different meaning.
Orange complained: "Dad, I can't tolerate you being like this and trying to trick me."
Xie Yi touched his nose and said, "Ahem, my girl, I came here to discuss something.
What do you think your mother likes most?"
She became excited when she heard this, sitting up straight and counting on her fingers: "House, car, money..."
"Stop, stop, stop, girl, do you think your dad can afford these?"
The more Xie Yi listened, the more his scalp tingled. It's true that one only regrets not having enough money when they need it.
Orange pursed his lips and shook his head honestly.
Dad goes to work on time every day, and his small treasury buried in the pile of materials is the last in the family.
It makes me sad just listening to it.
“Dad, you’re so smart, you’ll definitely know what to buy.
Besides, my mother will be happy no matter what gift I buy her."
Orange felt sleepy and coaxed the person away.
"That's right, girl. I took the trash away."
Xie Yi went back carrying a few garbage bags.
After everyone left, Orange went to the lounge to take a nap.
Just as he lowered the blinds, lay down, and put on his eye mask, he suddenly remembered.
“Oh yeah, it’s not like I can’t afford these.
Dad, you are doomed to fail this time."
One hand clenched into a fist and waved it towards the ceiling several times.
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Recently, Lin Xiaotong was busy with the thesis proposal of students in her class. When she came back at noon, she saw chicken and fish in the kitchen, and she was still confused.
"Mom, why are there so many dishes for lunch today?"
"Have you forgotten what day it is today?"
Gao Xiulan took a large kitchen knife and knocked the big fish unconscious with a bang.
After cutting the flower knife, marinate it with the onion and ginger water that has been soaked in advance.
There was fish for lunch today, and all the cats in the house spread the fish and stopped running around.
The farthest one can go is to lie down at the gate of the compound, and he must not be late for meals.
The greediest Big Orange simply stayed at home and lay on the steps waiting for dinner.
I only remembered it after receiving Xie Da Jiao's reminder.
"Ah, it's my birthday."
Gao Xiulan smiled: "Didn't Xie Yi mention it to you?"
Before going to bed last night, she and Lao Xie were guessing what tricks the father and daughter would come up with this year.
"No."
Lin Xiaotong took the vegetables to the sink to wash them.
There was a beeping sound at the entrance of the alley, as well as Jin Qiaofeng's loud shouting.
"Gao Xiulan, this is unbelievable, come out and see!"
"What's going on?"
Gao Xiulan wiped her hands, walked through the hanging flower gate and headed towards the door.
Lin Xiaotong followed him out.
As soon as I walked out of the hospital, I saw the "big thing" parked on the road.
Gao Xiulan pointed and asked, "Whose car is this?"
Jin Qiaofeng rushed over and pulled her arm.
"Gao Xiulan, you hid it so well that you didn't even tell us when your family bought a car."
Lin Xiaotong's eyes sparkled: "Mom, did you buy a car?"
Wow, when did Comrade Xiulan’s business become so big?
I glanced at the person in the driver's seat of the car. He was wearing sunglasses and I didn't recognize him.
Jin Qiaofeng slapped her thigh and said, "Isn't this your house? They said they were looking for yours."
Today was her day off, and she was standing outside the alley, chatting with people about gossip and drinking cup after cup of tea.
Gao Xiulan pointed at her nose with her finger, very puzzled: "Looking for my house?"
Lin Xiaotong leaned forward to see what brand of car it was.
The car window was suddenly rolled down, and the person sitting in the driver's seat put on his sunglasses. At first glance, he looked like a sunny, cheerful and handsome young man.
The car door opened and someone got out, handing her the car keys with both hands.
"Happy birthday, Ms. Lin!"
She was so confused and embarrassed that she almost dug out an entire tenement with her toes so that she could hide in it.
Gao Xiulan reacted: "It must be the orange."
Her eldest granddaughter is really capable. She bought a car for her mother.
Good, good, I’m afraid Haoda’er will lose this time.
Lin Xiaotong took the car keys from the man. She had a driver's license.
Gao Xiulan waved her hand and said, "Xiaotong, try driving."
Even in 2000, owning a small family car was uncommon.
Jin Qiaofeng's eyes turned red with envy. She wished her family could have someone as thoughtful as Orange during the National Day holiday.
"It's still a stylish black sedan. This car probably costs over 100,000 yuan, right?"
Gao Xiulan shook her head: "I don't know either. Chengzi is a very decisive person and didn't reveal anything at all."
Lin Xiaotong got in the car, touched the steering wheel, and drove forward a little.
He turned around and parked the car in the open space at the entrance of the alley.
“This car feels really good.”
The man who delivered the car bared his teeth and said, "Then I'll go back first."
"Do you have to pay a visit fee?"
"No need, Mr. Xie has already paid in advance. Happy birthday again, Ms. Lin."
The man left after saying this.
Jin Qiaofeng and Gao Xiulan were getting close: "Xiulan, when Xiaotong goes out, she'll take you for a ride, and you can ask me to come along."
"We'll talk about it later. Xiaotong is busy lately."
Xie Da Jiao called out, "Xiu Lan, the pan is hot, you can start cooking."
"Here I come."
At noon, Xie Yi came back with a briefcase and hid the contents of the bag while no one was paying attention.
I ran to the kitchen to help: "Hey, Mom, why is there a car parked at the gate of our compound?
Is there any wealthy family coming to visit relatives?"
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