Chapter 225, Part 252
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Ye Qingxi was swinging on the swing when a car stopped outside the courtyard gate. Kang Cong got out of the car and walked to the gate with his grandfather, then knocked on the door.
"Xiao Xi, open the door, it's me," he shouted.
Grandpa Kang tapped him on the head, "What are you yelling for? He'll be here in a minute."
“Then if I call out, he’ll know it’s me and come even faster,” Kang Cong argued confidently.
Grandpa Kang: ...
Upon hearing his voice, Ye Qingxi immediately stopped the swing and ran towards the courtyard gate.
Seeing this, Aunt Zhang withdrew her foot that had just stepped out and turned around to busy herself with other preparations for the birthday.
Seeing Ye Qingxi appear behind the door, Kang Cong said smugly, "See? I told him I called out, and he knew it was me, so he came even faster!"
"Alright, alright," Grandpa Kang said helplessly, "I'll let you call me that next time."
Kang Cong gave a proud snort, then turned to Ye Qingxi, who hadn't opened the door yet, and said, "Little Xi, happy birthday."
Ye Qingxi quickly opened the door and said to him, "Thank you."
After he finished speaking, he politely greeted Grandpa Kang, saying, "Hello, Grandpa Kang."
Qin Cheng, who came with him, also said, "Hello, Grandpa Kang."
"Hello to you two~" Grandpa Kang said with a smile, "Before I knew it, Xiao Xi, you're already six years old. Happy birthday."
Kang Cong picked up the box he was holding in his arms. "I brought you a gift! I picked this out especially for you! We can play together then."
"Okay," Ye Qingxi said with a smile, "Come in quickly."
As he spoke, he turned to the side, but just as he stood still, another car stopped outside the door.
Ye Qingxi immediately guessed that the car must belong to Pei Liang.
Sure enough, the car door opened the next second, and Pei Liang led his grandfather out of the car.
Upon seeing Kang Cong, he was somewhat surprised, saying, "I thought we were the first ones to arrive."
"I was the first one here," Kang Cong said proudly.
Qin Cheng: ...He was clearly the first one to arrive.
Pei Liang pulled Old Master Pei over, and Ye Qingxi greeted Old Master Pei again.
Upon seeing this, Qin Cheng also greeted Pei Ying.
Zhong Yan arrived relatively late this time because her leg had just been removed from the cast and was not fully healed yet.
But their family had the most visitors. Not only did Zhong Yan and Grandpa Zhong come, but Zhong Yan's father, Zhong Jue, and mother, He Jin, also came.
"Happy birthday, Xiao Xi~" He Jin bent down and handed him the gift, smiling beautifully.
Ye Qingxi had met her many times before, so she wasn't unfamiliar with her at all. She smiled and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome," He Jin said, then casually patted his little head.
This birthday party was mainly for Ye Qingxi's friends, so once Zhong Yan arrived, everyone was considered present.
The adults sat together chatting, while the children gathered together to play.
Zhong Yan was very satisfied that he hadn't invited Tao Tao and the others—that's more like it, they are his best friends.
To this end, he dragged his newly healed foot up and down the amusement park rides, trying his best to accompany Ye Qingxi to experience every single one, almost scaring Ye Qingxi to death.
By the time the children were tired from playing, dinner was ready.
Mu Shaowu went out and called Ye Qingxi and the others. The children immediately came into the house, sat at the dining table, and prepared to eat.
Mu Shaowu specially placed the dishes he had made in front of Ye Qingxi.
Zhong Xiang saw this and laughed, "Shaowu, you can cook now, right?"
"I don't know many things," Mu Shaowu admitted frankly. "I know how to eat what Xiaoxi likes, but I don't know how to eat what Xiaoxi doesn't like."
Kang Chi laughed heartily, "Then, do you know how to eat the ones you like?"
"It depends on whether Xiaoxi likes to eat it or not," Mu Shaowu said honestly.
"Hahaha, you're a pretty good father." Pei Ying nodded in satisfaction.
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle Pei." Mu Shaowu said without any modesty, "I think so too."
Instantly, Pei Ying laughed even louder.
Upon hearing this, Zhong Yan turned to look at her father and said, "Dad, you don't eat the things I like."
Zhong Jue: ...
Zhong Jue quickly picked up a grape and stuffed one into his mouth—don't let his dad hear, or he'll be busy again tonight.
The dishes were served and Kang Cong was about to eat when the lights suddenly went out, plunging the room into darkness.
What's going on?
As he was thinking, he saw candlelight flickering in the distance, and Mu Shaowu pushed the cake in.
Oh right! We have to blow out the candles first! Kang Cong slapped his forehead.
He looked at Ye Qingxi, who was looking at the cake.
This cake is very big, probably to correspond to his six-year-old age, so it has six layers.
On the first floor sat two tiny figures, one large and one small. The larger figure was dressed in a suit and had a few strands of white hair in his black hair. The smaller figure leaned against him, with tiny arms and legs.
The second layer consists of four figures: two large and two small ones. The larger figures are a man and a woman, the man wearing a black shirt and the woman wearing a white long dress. The two smaller figures are holding hands and seem to have a good relationship. There are also two kittens, one white and one yellow, beside them.
The third layer again features two tiny figures, one large and one small. This time, they are not standing; instead, the larger figure, wearing a white shirt, is holding the smaller figure, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, high above the smaller figure.
The fourth floor also features two tiny figures, one large and one small. The larger figure, dressed in a light blue dress, is holding the smaller figure, who is wearing a mask, as they stand together in front of a microphone.
The fifth floor still features two tiny figures, one large and one small, dressed in school uniforms, sitting face to face, looking down at their books.
On the last floor, there is only one little person, the same tiny person who appears on every floor. He is wearing pajamas and holding a golden candle in his hands.
The candlelight shone on the face of the little figure standing on the cake, and its reflection was also seen in Ye Qingxi's eyes.
Mu Shaowu pushed the cake up to Ye Qingxi and said to him, "Make a wish, and then blow out the candles."
Ye Qingxi looked at him. The dim candlelight blurred Mu Shaowu's overly handsome and aggressive face, outlining his features as gentle and tender.
No child can choose their parents, but Ye Qingxi felt that he was like the father she had chosen.
He was his favorite dad.
The kind of dad I want most.
It belongs to his father.
Even if he had the choice to choose his father from among thousands of people, he would still choose Mu Shaowu without hesitation.
The choice was to let him become his father.
Ye Qingxi closed her eyes and made a sincere wish:
May his family and friends always be happy, healthy, and safe, and never experience the misfortunes described in the book.
I hope his grandfather lives to be a hundred years old and doesn't leave him too soon.
I hope that his grandfather, father, uncle, aunt and cousin will all have their wishes fulfilled and live a fulfilling life.
I hope he can stay with them forever.
If this is a dream, then Ye Qingxi is willing to live in the dream forever; if this is not a dream, then he hopes they can never be separated.
Ye Qingxi opened his eyes, puffed out his cheeks, and blew out the candle that represented his current age in one breath.
A round of enthusiastic applause rang in his ears.
Mu Shaoting started singing, "Happy Birthday to You~"
The others joined in singing: "Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~ Happy birthday to you~~~"
"Happy birthday, Xiaoxi!" everyone shouted in unison.
Ye Qingxi smiled and looked at everyone.
When he saw Mu Feng sitting in the main seat, he saw Mu Feng smile and say to him gently, "Happy birthday."
Ye Qingxi nodded; he was indeed very happy.
Very happy.
This was the happiest birthday he'd ever had!
After the "Happy Birthday" song was finished, Mu Shaowu turned on the lights and started cutting the cake with Ye Qingxi.
Mu Shaoyan shouted loudly, "Give me Xiaoxi from my floor!"
“Then I want my floor too,” Mu Shaoting said.
Zhong Yan puffed out his cheeks. He also quite liked the little figure, and he planned to make a little figure for his next birthday.
Ye Qingxi gave away the corresponding layer of herself to each person in turn.
When it came to Mu Zheng's level, he gave the figurine representing Qin Luan to Mu Zheng, the figurine representing Mu Zheng to Qin Luan, and then the figurine representing Qin Cheng to Qin Cheng.
Qin Cheng asked in confusion, "Shouldn't it be yours?"
He noticed that his aunt and uncle were both carrying Ye Qingxi's.
Ye Qingxi thought he would want his more, but unexpectedly he also wanted hers, so she gave him her miniature.
I also gave him the little yellow cat that represents a donut.
"Grandpa, this is for you." Ye Qingxi gave the figurines of herself and Mu Feng from the first floor to Mu Feng.
Mu Feng smiled and took it, asking him, "Did you have a happy birthday this year?"
Ye Qingxi nodded, "I'm super happy."
That's good, Mu Feng thought to himself, as long as he's happy.
He ruffled Ye Qingxi's hair and told him to sit back down and eat his cake.
The cake was ordered by Mu Shaoting. Whether it was the filling, the cream, or the overall flavor, it suited Ye Qingxi's taste perfectly. Plus, it was her birthday cake, so Ye Qingxi ate two slices in a row and wanted to eat more.
If he weren't truly unable to eat anymore, and if he ate any more, he wouldn't be able to eat any of his father's cooking at all, Ye Qingxi would have loved to eat a third piece.
He put down his fork, picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat.
After finishing their meal, Kang Cong and the others started playing around again.
Taking advantage of Pei Liang and Mu Feng's inattention, Ye Qingxi ran to Pei Ying's side and asked him, "Grandpa Pei, can I add you on WeChat?"
Pei Ying asked curiously, "Why did you add me on WeChat?"
“I made some money recording a show and I want to buy a jade thumb ring for my grandfather, but I don’t know how to choose one, so I’d like you to help me pick one out. When you’ve chosen one, let me know and I’ll give you the money.”
Pei Ying:......
Pei Ying felt genuinely jealous!
What has this old rascal Mu Feng done to deserve this? He's already so old, yet he's received such a thoughtful grandson!
He didn't keep the first pot of gold he earned with his own hands for himself, but instead used it to buy him a gift!
Pei Ying felt like she had eaten ten pounds of lemons.
But he still took out his phone and added Ye Qingxi on WeChat.
"Don't tell my grandfather about this yet, okay?" Ye Qingxi instructed him.
Pei Ying snorted, "Of course I won't tell him. Wouldn't he be thrilled to tell him?"
Ye Qingxi smiled and said, "Grandpa Pei, what do you like? I'll give you a gift for your birthday too."
Pei Ying laughed, "You, with such a small baby, you should buy more for yourself."
"It's alright, Grandpa Pei, I have money, I can afford it for you~"
Looking at the smile on his face and listening to his soft voice, Pei Ying thought he was really cute. His old friend had never been cute in his life, but now that he was old, he unexpectedly had an incredibly cute grandson. Fate is truly amazing.
“Then wait until Grandpa Pei has thought it through, and Grandpa Pei will tell you on WeChat~” Pei Ying leaned close to his ear and whispered.
Ye Qingxi nodded, "Okay, then Grandpa Pei, you should think it over carefully."
"Okay." Pei Ying patted his head. How could he be so cute?
She's simply the cutest kid besides their own Xiao Liang!
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