I want to see what tricks you are up to.
The three people behind him looked at each other and smiled helplessly.
...
For the next whole day, Qingyou followed Genping and the others wherever they went.
After finishing the school chores, I quickly returned from the leader's office, fearing that these three guys would sneak away if I wasn't careful.
Even during the afternoon self-study, he rarely went to the library to study with Hanyu Reizuki, but played basketball with the three of them on the playground.
Although the performance was bad and eye-catching, there was still a group of girls watching from the side, blushing and screaming Qingyou's name
Its popularity and influence are the envy of many boys on the basketball court.
...
In the afternoon, near the end of school
As usual, Qingyou and others climbed over the wall and left the school first.
I've been following them for the whole day but haven't been able to get any information out of them. No matter how I try to ask them indirectly, I only get hesitant responses.
There was no other way, Qingyou had to give up the idea of asking further.
Everyone has their own secrets and concerns. If you don't want to tell them, then don't force them.
When he reached the intersection, he waved his hand and was just about to say goodbye to his friends and go get the cake he had ordered.
But he was suddenly stopped by Genping and others.
"No, what are you going to do? Where are you taking me?" Looking at the three people who were holding him down, Qingyou's eyelids twitched wildly.
"Hey, don't ask so many questions. You'll know when you get there." Putting his arm around the boy's shoulders, Nojichi smiled mysteriously, "It's guaranteed to be a surprise."
“Who knows if it was a shock.”
Qingyou complained, "I don't even know what you guys are..."
Before he could finish his words, Xiaoyu and the others pushed and dragged him to a certain place without saying anything. "Let's go, let's go and take a look. We'll know after we see it."
"Slow down, slow down, stop pulling me!!"
...
On the way, Xishan Genping took out a black eye mask from somewhere and put it on him, saying that it was to prepare for a surprise.
Qingyou expressed deep helplessness about this.
After walking for a while with their help, we finally reached our destination.
"I want to see what the surprise is!"
Muttering, he took off the blindfold on his head, and everything in front of him instantly came into his sight.
It was a small private room, very narrow, so narrow that it could only accommodate the four of them.
The surrounding walls are covered with stickers with the words "Happy Birthday"
Qingyou was stunned, "This is..."
Puff puff--
Colorful ribbons sprayed out from the fireworks tube and slowly fell from the top of each of their heads.
"Yu, happy birthday."
The three companions said in unison, blessing with smiles on their faces.
"You guys..." Qingyou looked at them, then at the surrounding arrangements, and gradually came to his senses, "Could this be the thing you've been hiding from me all day?"
"Of course." Hanyu walked over and brushed off the ribbon on him. "Genping found out about your birthday, Qingyou, from his old class last week, so he discussed it with me and Chi and wanted to give you a surprise on that day."
"It's your birthday after all, you have to celebrate it properly."
"Celebrate? What's there to celebrate?" Qingyou didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and blurted out what was in his mind.
"What do you mean? Birthdays must be celebrated!" Xishan Genping hit him with his elbow, "Boy, do you celebrate every year by yourself?"
Qingyou was speechless, his mouth slightly open, wanting to reply but unable to say anything.
Since he was a child, he has always celebrated his birthday alone.
His father never cared about him, and his mother either beat or scolded him. He already lived in a deformed and cold family, not to mention that there was anyone willing to celebrate his birthday with him.
So in his impression, the meaning of a birthday is nothing more than getting one year older. If you have money, you can buy a small cake; if you don’t have money, you can buy a bun. Anyway, it’s just a process and a formality.
No one remembers his birthday, and no one cares about him.
But today...
Looking at the young men in front of him who were happily chatting with each other, something seemed to suddenly surge into his heart.
The meaning of birthday that I once understood seems to be a little different...
"Qingyou, don't despise me. It's mainly because the three of us are short of money and we scraped together to book this private room." Xishan Genping scratched his head, a little embarrassed, "Actually, Chi wanted to book a luxury suite, but Xiaoyu and I refused. After all, it's your birthday. If Chi uses his family's money to buy you this, it will lose some meaning."
"It's also my fault. I spend money too lavishly. This is all the pocket money I have left this month. The money that Xiaoyu, Genping and I pool together is only enough to book this small private room." Ye Sichi was also a little annoyed.
"But I promise, when your next birthday comes, I will control myself, save money well, and buy you the most luxurious birthday room!!"
He patted his chest and promised, and the other two partners nodded, expressing the same idea.
Looking at their sincere expressions, Qingyou remained silent.
What's going on? My nose suddenly feels a little sore.
"That's enough, guys." He raised his head towards the ceiling. "Really, that's enough."
The voice was soft and a little hoarse.
"You, what's wrong with you?"
Realizing that something was wrong with the boy, Nishiyama Genpei walked forward with concern.
"I'm fine." Qingyou took a deep breath, looked at them, and smiled, "Just now there was sand in my eyes."
"Sand?" Yesuchi was puzzled. "But how could it be possible in the private room..."
"Stop talking." Yuyu patted his shoulder with a smile in his eyes, "The food is almost ready, let's sit down first."
"That's right, let's all sit down. We're hungry." Ye Sichi clapped his fists in high spirits.
"This is my first time celebrating my birthday with my brothers!!"
"Hahaha, me too."
The four of them sat at their seats, laughing and chatting. The atmosphere began to become lively, and the table was gradually filled with dishes.
Just then, Hanyu suddenly realized something was wrong, "Birthday cake, have we ordered it?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a brief silence at the table for a few seconds.
Genping and Chi stared at each other with eyes wide open, "Fuck, I forgot!!"
"I'll go buy one now." Ye Shichi stood up.
“A birthday without birthday cake is soulless!!”
"No need." Qingyou said at the right time, "I've already bought it. Besides, a cake is so expensive. Do you have money to buy it?"
Ye Sichi was suddenly speechless and felt embarrassed.
"Since you've already bought it, Chi can just sit back and save the effort of making a wasted trip," Hanyu said, "Qingyou, can you deliver the cake you ordered?"
"Okay." Qingyou nodded, "I'll call the store right now."
"It's just..." He paused and showed a very helpless expression, "The cake is too small."
...
"Damn, this is too small!" Ye Shichi was shocked when he opened the cake box. "At first I thought Qingyou was just being modest, but I didn't expect it to be really small!!"
Xishan Genping looked down on him and said, "If you are small, don't eat it."
"It's just right for the three of us." After saying this, he showed a happy expression.
"How can this be possible? Stop dreaming!" Ye Sichi yelled, rolling up his sleeves. "Gen Ping, I think you deserve to be punished."
"Why don't we cut it into four pieces? Even if they're small, they're better than nothing," Hanyu suggested.
Hearing this, Genping and Chi stopped fighting and looked at each other. "That's indeed possible."
It’s small, but at least everyone can have two or three bites.
"Qingyou, make a wish."
Taking out the two candles given by the store and sticking them on the cake, Hanyu lit them with a lighter and said, "Don't tell them, or they won't work if you tell them."
Nojichi nodded in agreement
Xishan Genping stretched out his hand to close the opening behind
The room suddenly became dark, with only the flickering candlelight.
The cold wind hit the windows, making a whistling sound. The faint light reflected the boys' slightly immature cheeks. They clapped their hands, laughed, and sang the birthday song awkwardly.
Although it's out of tune, the singing is also very bad
but...
Qingyou closed his eyes and clasped his hands together.
——I hope I can celebrate my birthday with these three brothers next year
This was the first time in his 25th life that he made a sincere wish to the dim candlelight from the bottom of his heart.
[...Host, your wish...]
——I have made a wish for so many lifetimes but it has never come true. It is time to change it.
Qingyou replied, picking up a plastic knife and cutting the cake into four pieces.
"Brothers, don't rush back after dinner. I'll treat you to some popsicles."
"Popsicle? Isn't it going to be another double cream popsicle?"
"I guessed it right. It's up to you guys to eat it or not."
"Eat, why don't you eat!"
"Qingyou said he's treating us, so why shouldn't I kill him?"
"Hahaha, then I'm going to eat two later!"
Chapter 43 From today on, I have the same birthday as you
It was past 6 o'clock in the evening, and Qingyou just returned home
The lights were on, and the inner room was filled with a white glow, but there was no sound from the TV.
Fell asleep?
No way, it's only 6 o'clock, he came back much earlier than the last time he played games
Qingyou changed her shoes at the entrance, put her scarf on the hanger, and walked into the living room.
Under the dazzling bright incandescent light, the whole room was filled with warmth. On the sofa, the girl was lying on her side, sleeping soundly.
Her black hair was scattered, with some black strands falling to the ground. Her long eyelashes fluttered rhythmically with her shallow breathing. A halo was cast on her milky white skin, making it look like a stunning picture of a beautiful woman sleeping in the prosperous age.
I really fell asleep.
Qingyou walked closer, bent down, and called her softly, "Miss, wake up, don't sleep here, you will catch a cold."
The warm breath sprayed on the girl's cheek
Her eyelids twitched slightly, and she felt a little itchy in her light sleep.
"Hmm~"
She slowly opened her eyes and yawned lazily, her beautiful wine-red pupils still misty, "You're back, Tada-kun~"
