mtl008 Chapter 88 Happy Birthday!
Chapter 88 Happy Birthday!
Li Zixuan ran up to Long Xiaoxiao and greeted her shyly. Just then, the cake was brought out, and Long Xiaoxiao's eyes were immediately drawn to it.
"Come make a wish!" Yuan Wang beckoned You Huai over, then turned around and took out the birthday hat he had prepared.
You Huai took Long Xiaoxiao's hand and walked over. The two sat side by side next to Yuan Wang, looking at him expectantly.
Yuan Wang bent down to put the birthday hat on You Huai's head, carefully adjusted it for a while, then straightened up, looked at it, and nodded in satisfaction.
You Huai is indeed a delicate and adorable child.
The children nearby chattered excitedly. After a few girls huddled together and whispered a few words, they suddenly looked up at You Huai and shouted in unison, "Happy birthday, You Huai!"
The tone was sincere.
You Huai was taken aback. He had always been aloof and prone to crying, so he had almost no friends and had always spent his birthdays alone since childhood.
With so many people around, You Huai, who had initially found it annoying, now felt somewhat at a loss upon seeing the situation. After pursing his lips for a while, he finally responded softly, "Thank you."
Yuan Wang placed six candles on the cake, lit them one by one, and then asked the aunt to turn off the lights. The living room immediately went dark, with only the candle flames on the table still flickering and glowing.
Long Xiaoxiao looked at You Huai with her bright eyes and whispered, "Make a wish, You Huai."
Yuan Wang had explained today's birthday routine to Long Xiaoxiao last night, so Long Xiaoxiao knew that blowing out candles meant making a wish.
You Huai stared intently into Long Xiaoxiao's eyes, and finally smiled. He rarely smiled, and his sudden smile made him look even more delicate and adorable.
You Huai clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and looked at the candle with a devout expression.
Yuan Wang, who was standing nearby, played the piano version of the birthday song, and the children immediately joined in singing. Their innocent voices echoed in the candlelight, making the atmosphere even warmer.
Half a minute later, You Huai opened his eyes, puffed out his cheeks, and blew hard, extinguishing all the candles. A round of applause immediately rang out from the crowd.
"Yay! Blow it out!"
Long Xiaoxiao seemed much more excited than You Huai. After all, it was her first time celebrating her birthday in the modern world, and it was also the birthday of her first friend of the same age in another world.
Long Xiaoxiao leaned closer to You Huai and asked, "What did you wish for?"
Yuan Wang quickly and gently patted Long Xiaoxiao's head to stop him, saying, "Wishes won't come true if you say them out loud."
You Huai, who was just about to answer, paused and silently shut his mouth.
Long Xiaoxiao had no choice but to obediently refrain from asking any more questions.
The aunties nearby took out knives to cut the cake. Yuan Wang originally wanted the birthday boy, You Huai, to cut the cake himself, but considering that You Huai was too young and it was not safe for him to hold the knife, he simply did it himself.
The children were all happy to eat the sweet and delicious cake, but Li Zixuan held the cake but didn't eat it. Instead, he hesitated and looked at Long Xiaoxiao and You Huai.
You Huai was focused on picking out the fruit and chocolates from his plate for Long Xiaoxiao when he looked up and noticed Li Zixuan's gaze, causing him to frown slightly.
Long Xiaoxiao, oblivious to everything, was still engrossed in enjoying her meal.
"Xiaoxiao, here's my chocolate for you too," Li Zixuan said, moving closer to Long Xiaoxiao.
Long Xiaoxiao was still engrossed in eating when she heard Li Zixuan's words. She looked up, blinked twice, and was about to agree when You Huai spoke up first.
"No need, the little one can't finish it." You Huai said indifferently.
Li Zixuan's expression fell slightly: "I thought Xiaoxiao would like it..."
"It's okay, I can finish it!" Long Xiaoxiao said immediately, pushing her plate towards Li Zixuan, patting her chest, and looking proud. "I can definitely finish it!"
She's the biggest eater among all the little dragons in the magical world!
The other children nearby heard what Long Xiaoxiao said and also came over to make some inexplicable comparisons.
"I can handle the spiciest food the most."
"I'm the smartest in my family!"
"I know the most characters!"
"I can recite ancient poems!"
"..."
Just moments ago, You Huai had felt a surge of warmth from the children, but now, with a blank expression, he regretted his decision to invite them to his birthday party.
Li Zixuan quickly scooped his chocolate onto Long Xiaoxiao's plate. He loved chocolate, so he thought everyone would enjoy it. He wanted to give something good to Long Xiaoxiao, something his uncle had taught him: to truly befriend someone, you have to share good things with them.
The children were full of energy, and it wasn't until it was completely dark that the parents gradually came to pick up their children.
Yuan Wang carefully placed the birthday gifts the children gave You Huai on a shelf to the side, intending to deliver them to You Huai when he returned home later.
Long Xiaoxiao hadn't given out her gift yet; she wanted to give You Huai the gift last.
You Huai didn't notice whether Long Xiaoxiao had given him a gift; in his eyes, the fact that Long Xiaoxiao was attending his birthday party was the best gift.
It wasn't until Yuan Wang was about to send You Huai back that Long Xiaoxiao hurriedly took out the gift box she had carefully packed and solemnly handed it to You Huai.
You Huai had just changed his shoes when he looked up and saw Long Xiaoxiao standing in front of him, holding an exquisite gift box in her hands. He was stunned for three seconds before slowly reaching out to take the box.
"Happy birthday, You Huai," Long Xiaoxiao said, grinning foolishly at You Huai, her tone excited and expectant.
"Is this... a birthday present?" You Huai asked cautiously.
"Yes." Long Xiaoxiao nodded, then added a few words with a slightly embarrassed and shy expression, "I don't know if you like it or not."
"I love it!" You Huai quickly exclaimed, his eyes gentle and serene as he looked at Long Xiaoxiao. He held the gift box tightly in his arms, his movements solemn, showing how much he valued this gift.
"Huh?" Long Xiaoxiao looked a little confused when she saw that You Huai hadn't even opened the gift before saying he liked it. After a few seconds, she said, "Aren't you going to take a look?"
You Huai reluctantly opened the gift, and a beautifully designed mechanical watch immediately appeared before his eyes. Long Xiaoxiao observed You Huai's expression to make sure that he really liked it.
In fact, You Huai's expression was indeed one of surprise and delight. He couldn't wait to put on the watch, and when he looked up at Long Xiaoxiao, his eyes crinkled with a smile, and he said with certainty, "Xiaoxiao, I will always wear it!"
It was as if they were making a vow.
Seeing this, Long Xiaoxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief, chuckled, and waved her hand, saying, "I'm glad you like it!"
The two little ones finally finished their whispered conversation, and Yuan Wang stepped forward and quietly reminded You Huai that it was time to go home. So the three of them carried a large pile of gift boxes and walked towards the opposite door.