At the front of the lawn are two Arabic numerals "3" and "0" made of flowers and light boxes, symbolizing Gu Jia's 30th birthday. Art lamps of various shapes are placed on the ground nearby, and beyond that is a Yamaha piano with flower baskets on both sides.
In the middle of the venue is a several-meter-long dining table. It's not yet meal time. Fruits, desserts, drinks and some snacks are placed on it for guests to pick up.
Wang Manni glanced around and couldn't help but frowned when she didn't see Chen Xu.
Gu Jia noticed her expression: "What are you looking for? Xiaoqin sent a WeChat message saying that she had just gotten off work and was heading here with Zhong Xiaoyang."
"Zhong Xiaoyang? Did you invite him too?"
"Well, when I called Xiaoqin before, he answered the call. They want to come to celebrate my birthday, so I can't refuse."
"Oh." Wang Manni nodded, feeling that tonight was even more difficult for the person named Chen. Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu had divorced just a few days ago, and they found a rich second-generation boyfriend who knew how to care for others. As Chen Yu's Brother, seeing my former sister-in-law with a young, outstanding, and wealthy boy, it’s strange that she wouldn’t be stimulated.
Gu Jia said, "Why don't you play with Zi Yan for a while? He's in front with my dad. Someone is coming over there. I'll go and entertain them."
"Okay." Wang Manni nodded and went to play with Xu Ziyan.
Xu Huanshan, Shen Jie, and Liang Zhengxian were talking about each other's love stories.
Half an hour later, as the sky gradually darkened, Zhong Xiaoyang and Zhong Xiaoqin came to the banquet venue carrying a large bag of flowers.
Wang Manni still didn't catch Chen Xu's figure in the crowd.
When the modeling lights on the ground and the "30" lantern at the front were lit, a person walked over from the entrance of the park.
"Chen Xu is here."
Gu Jia patted Xu Huanshan on the shoulder, stood up and walked over there.
"Why are you here so late?"
"I originally wanted to pick someone up at the airport, but the plane was delayed. After thinking about it, things here are more important, so I came here first." After Lin Yue finished speaking, he handed over a beautiful handbag: "Your birthday gift."
"Thank you." Gu Jia took it with a smile.
Xu Huanshan said: "I'm waiting for you, hurry up and take your seat."
Lin Yue nodded, walked to the long table and took a look.
The empty seat on Shen Jie's left is reserved for him, and on the right is Gao Qiang, the backbone of the fireworks company's business. The key is the person sitting on the other side of the long table. Directly opposite is Wang Manni, next to Liang Zhengxian, and diagonally opposite are Zhong Xiaoqin and Zhong Xiaoyang.
If you think about it seriously, it would be wrong to say that it was carefully arranged, because Shen Jie called him twice and three times to thank him, and he politely turned down his attempts to invite him to dinner in order to settle the matter between the college students and the fireworks factory. , where Xu Huanshan arranged for him to sit now, it should be Shen Jie's request.
As a good friend of the male protagonist, Shen Jie was right to accompany Liang Zhengxian to drink.
"You're here." Shen Jie stood up and said, "I haven't seen you since I came out of the police station last time. Sit down quickly. You must have a drink today."
Lin Yue sat down next to him as he was told.
Yoyo from the fireworks company suggested singing happy birthday.
Everyone agreed.
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..."
Amidst singing and clapping, Gu Jia's father and Xu Ziyan pushed the cake cart to the long table.
Just like in the drama, Xu Huanshan first played a song with Xu Ziyan, then said some disgusting words to Gu Jia, and even took out a specially customized diamond ring to give to the birthday girl today.
The proprietress of the fireworks company couldn't celebrate her birthday without fireworks.
Bang~
Bang~
Bang~
Colorful bouquets bloomed in the night sky, colorful lights fell like rain, red flames occupied the east, purple waves flashed in the west, and then were obscured by the swelling green in the south.
After a while, the fireworks stopped, and the waiter brought the cooked steak, smoked salmon, salt and pepper shrimp, vegetable salad and other dishes to the long table. Xu Huanshan took Gu Jia's hand and toasted everyone. Go to the back and whisper.
Shen Jie offered Lin Yue a glass of wine. After drinking, he excused himself for a moment and walked to the bathroom.
Zhong Xiaoyang cut the steak on the plate with a knife, and then picked out the most delicate pieces of meat and put them on Zhong Xiaoqin's plate.
"Today is Gu Jia's birthday, you can no longer use weight loss as an excuse not to eat."
Zhong Xiaoqin glared at him, but did not reject the little puppy's overtures. When she picked up a piece of meat with a fork and put it into her mouth, she glanced at the opposite side intentionally or unintentionally.
She didn't speak, but the meaning revealed in her eyes was simple and clear. Compared with when I was not divorced, my life was very good and wonderful. People like Chen Yu were not as rich as Zhong Xiaoyang, not as considerate as Zhong Xiaoyang, and not as interesting as Zhong Xiaoyang. She really regretted not having it. Get a divorce soon.
Over there, Liang Zhengxian raised the goblet with a devilish smile, touched it with Wang Manni, then raised the glass levelly and took a sip.
"Gu Jia and Mr. Xu are such an enviable couple. I want to learn from him."
Wang Manni said: "Then you have learned something."
Liang Zhengxian said: "It doesn't matter, I can work hard."
"How hard?"
"As much as I love you, I will work hard."
Wang Man shook his body slightly, smiled brightly, and glanced at Lin Yue intentionally or unintentionally, with a lot of emotions in his eyes.
Don't you like me?
For this reason, he did not hesitate to hit her over and over again, and tried every means to break them up. In the end, their relationship became more and more mature, and all the villain's tricks became a joke.
Poor, pathetic, ridiculous people...
Is this to attract her attention? I really think I am a domineering president.
Lin Yue looked at the two couples in front of him and was amused. One didn't know the green tea man, the other didn't know the boundless sea, clicked his tongue...
"By the way, why didn't Chen Yu come? I remember seeing an invitation with his name on it from Gu Jia." The person who spoke was Gu Jia's father, Gu Jinghong.
Lin Yue frowned when he heard this. He didn't understand what was wrong with this old man. Why didn't he open any pot?
Doesn't he know that Zhong Xiaoqin and Chen Yu have broken up?
At this moment, Zhong Xiaoyang answered: "I heard that he no longer works at the TV station."
"Oh." Gu Jia's father showed a thoughtful expression.
This green tea is so mean.
If Chen Yu can say what he can do among this group of people, it is the job in the TV station. Now that the iron rice bowl is lost, the enviable capital will naturally be gone.
The child is gone, the marriage is divorced, the wife soon finds a new love, and now she has even lost her job. Is it miserable? Pity or not?
Lin Yue quietly took out his mobile phone, unlocked the screen, opened it, and chose the user who used Kilimanjaro Snow Summit as the image, sent two text messages and then applied for a video call.
After about thirty seconds, the video connection is established.
Lin Yue stood up and waved over there. Gu Jia and Xu Huanshan saw him and walked over.
"Hey, isn't this Teacher Chen?"
Xu Huanshan recognized the face in the middle of the screen at a glance.
"Hello, Mr. Xu."
"Gu Jia said you went out to relax?"
"That's right. I'm in Africa now. I heard from Chen Xu that it's Gu Jia's birthday today, so I specially chose a place to camp with a good signal. Not to mention, the 4G broadband here is not bad, and there are basically no lags."
Gu Jia interrupted: "Africa? Teacher Chen, it's so far away."
"Actually, I have wanted to come here for a long time, but I just never had the chance." After speaking, he said slightly apologetically: "I originally wanted to ask Chen Xu to buy a gift for you to take there, but I felt it was too hasty. Wait until I go back. Go back. I’ll make it up for you.”
"Thank you, Teacher Chen."
"No……"
He thought he was about to say you're welcome, but he was interrupted by something unknown. The camera shook for a while, and a white man with a big nose flashed in the middle of the screen.
"Chen, you have to help me, Chen Yu is unreasonable."
The people on the other side of the camera were stunned and couldn't figure out what was going on.
Lin Yue said: "What's wrong? Mr. Smith."
"I thought the animal photos he took were very good, so I selected the best one and submitted it to the BBC Wildlife Photography Magazine. They replied that it would be published in the next issue of the magazine. This is really a happy thing, but He actually got angry and thought I was nosy. Oh, this is so hurtful." The big nose in the picture has a SOSAD expression on his face.
"Smith, thank you, I think you did the right thing."
"Did you hear that, Chen Yu, beauty has no borders. Wu, come here, bring over the photos you developed today at the camp of those guys in Michigan."
The camera shook slightly and a photo appeared on the screen.
The morning light lit up the horizon. On the grassland under the dim light, two black rhinoceroses, one large and one small, were walking slowly towards the rising sun. The picture seemed to have an indescribable warmth and appeal. It was amazing and at the same time, A courage to face a difficult life.
"How's it going? It's great. If it's available in East Asia, you will see this picture in the next issue of BBC Wildlife Photography magazine."
"And this one..."
The camera panned again, illuminating a lioness and three cubs.
The lioness squatted on a boulder, raising her head and watching the distance. Behind her, three lion cubs were playing carefree beside her.
"In order to take this photo, he lay down in the sweltering bushes for almost a whole day. I have never seen anyone work as hard as him."
"Okay, Smith, do you have to make my embarrassment known to everyone?" Chen Yu snatched the phone back.
"Why is this an embarrassment? You are the best animal photographer I have ever seen." Smith praised from the side.
"That's the photography equipment provided by my brother."
"Oh, are all Chinese as humble as you? But I think being too modest is an insult to talent."
"..." Everyone at the birthday party was mute. Those who knew English listened blankly as the two bickered, and those who didn't understand English listened nearby.
"Chen Yu, check if the color is right. I may have...cooked the vegetables again." A woman's voice came faintly from the speaker.
"Hey." He agreed and turned back to look at the camera: "There is a small situation with Jane. Let's stop here today. We will talk when we have time later. Happy birthday, Gu Jia."
Gu Jia glanced at Xu Ziyan and said with a smile: "Thank you, Teacher Chen. Those two photos you took are the best birthday gift for me. I will definitely buy the next issue of BBC Wildlife Photography Magazine and keep it for my collection."
"good!"
Pa~
Chen Yu disconnected the video connection.
The whole audience was silent.
