As night approached, Song Huizhen suddenly clapped her hands and said, "Waiter, bring the cake! Xiao Jing, Mom also prepared a gift for you."
Chang Jing was taken aback, then rubbed his forehead and said, "Mom, didn't I say I didn't need a gift?"
Song Huizhen smiled and said, "Son, this is a wonderful surprise!"
A waiter pushed a large cake into the room, adorned with 17 candles that illuminated the entire private room.
Everyone clapped and sang along, warmly wishing Chang Jing a happy birthday.
Chang Jing stood up with a smile and said, "Thank you all, thank you Mom for the 'surprise.' I'm here with the most important people in my life, this is already the best birthday ever!"
Amidst enthusiastic cheers, Chang Jing closed his eyes, made a wish, and blew out the candlelight.
...
As Chang Jing and his group emerged from the restaurant, the sounds of laughter still lingered.
On his way back to his rented apartment, Chang Jing suddenly saw a familiar figure waiting for something on the street.
That man was Song Huizhen's ex-husband, Chang Jing's father—Chang Guomin.
When Chang Guomin saw Chang Jing and the others coming over, he smiled insincerely and stepped forward, saying, "Son, I heard it's your birthday today, so Dad specially bought some of your favorite childhood treats to come and see you."
Chang Jing glanced at the package and saw that Chang Guomin was indeed carrying several bags of snacks and candy. Song Huizhen and Chang Ling both pouted, their faces showing disgust.
Chang Jing said calmly, "No need, take it back and give it to your grandparents."
Chang Ling went even further, saying bluntly, "None of us want your things."
After saying that, Chang Ling pulled her mother and Chang Jing to walk past Chang Guomin and leave.
Seeing this, Chang Guomin quickly grabbed Chang Jing's hand and said, "Son, Dad has something he wants to talk to you about."
Chang Jing remained calm and said to his mother and sister, "Mom, you two go back first. I'll handle this."
Although Song Huizhen and Chang Ling were worried, they had no choice but to leave.
“Son, your mother left us so suddenly, taking you and your sister with her. Your father really misses you…” Chang Guomin said insincerely.
Chang Jing coldly replied, "Want to? You used to be drunk and gambling all the time. When we were being bullied by your uncle's family, did you ever care about us?"
"That was all Dad's fault first..." Chang Guomin quickly explained, "Now Dad has realized his mistake and really wants to reunite with you... I'll give you a chance, okay?"
Chang Jing scoffed and said, "Reunion? You think there'll be a chance? Mother has worked so hard to raise us all these years, how many chances has she given you? Now you have the nerve to mention reunion?"
"Son, Dad was wrong. Please don't bring up the past anymore, okay?" Chang Guomin said anxiously.
Chang Jing sneered, "Sorry, my bottom line is my family! You hurt my mother and sister back then, so don't even think about getting my forgiveness!"
Seeing Chang Jing's resolute attitude, Chang Guomin's face turned even redder, showing signs of an impending outburst.
But he seemed to suddenly remember something and managed to suppress his anger.
Then, with a grin on his face, he said to Chang Jing, "It's okay. I was a bit of a scoundrel in the past, so it's understandable that you dislike me."
"But those are all things of the past. We father and son don't hold grudges overnight. I'm here today for two reasons: first, to celebrate your birthday, and second, to talk to you about something."
"Talk?" Chang Jing glanced at the other person with disdain and said indifferently, "I don't think there's anything to talk about between us. Are you still not giving up on the fact that I refuse to transfer schools?"
"Uh...no, no." Chang Guomin waved his hand awkwardly and said, "What happened last time was indeed wrong of your father. I won't force you to transfer schools again. This time we're talking about something else."
Chang Jing coldly stared at Chang Guomin, saying nothing, and quietly watched Chang Guomin continue his performance.
Chang Guomin cleared his throat, a look of satisfaction on his face: "Son, the main reason I came here this time is to share some good news with you."
Chang Jing sneered upon hearing this, and said, "Good news? When have you ever given me good news?"
Chang Guomin looked slightly embarrassed, but still managed a forced smile and said, "This is really good news. Dad has met a new love and is preparing for his second marriage."
Chang Jing raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh? It's all thanks to my mother for proposing a divorce, otherwise it would have been too difficult for you to remarry?"
Chang Guomin's face darkened, but he quickly put on a smile again and said, "Yes, yes, Dad didn't handle it very well back then, I was wrong first. But this time is different. The other party is the daughter of a leader in my unit, her family is well-off, and she's beautiful and generous. Dad has really stumbled upon a great opportunity this time!"
Chang Jing said coldly, "So what good news do you have to tell me?"
Chang Guomin said with a sinister look, "The other party has requested to buy a new house, but didn't you just buy two new houses in Junchi Plaza?"
Chang Jing finally understood Chang Guomin's intention and sneered, "Oh, I see. You want me to 'filially' give you a house as a wedding gift?"
Chang Guomin said with a fawning look, "Son, you're so smart. You're so rich and have bought so many houses. It's not too much to ask that you give one to your dad as a wedding gift, is it?"
Chang Jing said, "Not excessive? Are you worth it?"
Chang Guomin looked anxious and said, "Son, I know it's understandable that you're angry, but now that I have a new love, can you just think of it as a sacrifice for your new mom?"
Chang Jing was stunned after hearing this. He never expected that this shameless man was actually his biological father.
Although he was a bit of a scoundrel before, at least he was still human. Now he's not even human anymore.
This man's skin is thicker than a city wall. Not only did he talk to his son about remarrying, but he also actually wanted him to pay for a new house as a wedding gift.
Even someone who frequently travels through multiple worlds has never seen such a shameless person!
Chang Jing sneered and said, "You already have a new love, so you can handle the new betrothal gift yourself. Want a house? Buy it with your own money, don't expect to get a single penny from me."
When Chang Guomin saw Chang Jing's tough attitude, his face changed drastically, and he looked like he was about to explode.
"Son, do you really want to humiliate your father like this?" Chang Guomin almost roared.
"Humiliation?" Chang Jing looked at Chang Guomin calmly and said indifferently, "You're really something. You used to ignore us, but now that we've bought two new houses, you come and ask for one, saying it's a congratulatory gift for your new lover? Don't you think this is humiliating to our mother and us?"
"You!" Chang Guomin was already in a fierce mood, and Chang Jing's words made him even angrier.
Seeing Chang Guomin's impending outburst, Chang Jing knew that a conflict was likely to break out.
He said coldly, "Do whatever you want. I've already made myself clear. There's nothing more to discuss now. I'm going home."
After saying that, Chang Jing turned to leave.
"Stop!" Chang Guomin shouted. "You must agree to my demands today."
Upon hearing this, Chang Jing snorted coldly and left indifferently without looking back.
The new house has been renovated for a while now, and it's time for the three of us to move in, so that those shameless people won't try to take advantage of our family ties and steal our new house.
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