jdhmnovel Chapter 149 Coming of Age Ceremony
Chapter 149 Coming of Age Ceremony
Nan Qiao walked lightly to the backyard. The warm sunlight sprinkled on the ground, outlining a quiet scene.
When she looked up, she saw Fang Xuyao sitting lazily on the armchair in the yard, seemingly basking in the sun comfortably.
His handsome face looked even more profound under the light and shadow, his eyes slightly closed, as if he was enjoying this moment of tranquility.
When Nan Qiao saw him, she subconsciously pursed her lips and thought to herself that something was wrong. Just as she was about to turn around and go back quietly, she heard Fang Xuyao's voice, which sounded lazy and unruly.
"You want to go to the Jiang family for dinner? You promised Grandpa last time that you would come to my house for dinner."
Nan Qiao paused, frowned slightly, and asked, "How did you know?"
Fang Xuyao raised his handsome eyebrows, a faint arc appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said slowly: "I went to check the equipment in the restaurant and overheard it accidentally. Is that not okay?"
He paused, his voice becoming more rogue, "I don't care, if you agree to go to our Fang's house for dinner, you have to go to the Fang's house first, otherwise I will let grandpa come to invite you personally."
There was a childish stubbornness in his tone, but his eyes clearly showed his determination to win.
Nan Qiao looked at Fang Xuyao helplessly, frowning slightly, and sighed softly, "Can you please stop making trouble?"
Fang Xuyao, however, looked serious for once: "I'm not making a fuss, I'm talking about serious matters."
"You saved me. Although I've already given you a thank you gift, it's not enough. Our Fang family has rules. We must express our gratitude for saving my life."
"We haven't formally invited you to the Fang family for dinner to express our gratitude to you. Grandpa has always felt bad about it and has been nagging me these days to make sure I invite you to our house for dinner."
Fang Xuyao seemed to have opened a chatterbox, chattering incessantly, his speech as fast as a machine gun.
Nan Qiao only felt his voice buzzing in her ears, and her ears were almost blown apart by his nagging.
However, she remembered that after Grandpa Fang gave her a gift, she had always wanted to find an opportunity to return the favor.
Thinking of this, Nan Qiao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded and agreed to Fang Xuyao, "Okay, then you set a time, but it has to be before school starts."
When Fang Xuyao saw that she really agreed, his already bright eyes instantly sparkled like stars. He was so excited that he jumped down from the armchair like a little child.
"Then let's make it tomorrow night. I'll pick you up then." He grinned and said, "I knew you would agree. I'll go tell Grandpa the good news right away!"
Fang Xuyao left the backyard quickly with excitement in his heart, his steps so fast that it seemed as if there was wind under his feet.
Nan Qiao looked at his departing figure, full of doubts, and couldn't help but mutter under her breath: "Is he really that happy? It's just a meal."
Nan Qiao strolled slowly in the backyard alone for a while, admiring the flowers, plants and trees in the yard and feeling the caress of the breeze.
When I was about to go back to the restaurant, I saw Zhao Gang walking out of the restaurant.
Nan Qiao took a few quick steps forward and asked curiously, "Uncle Zhao Gang, why did you come so late?"
Zhao Gang explained with a smile, "Today is Mr. Jiang's birthday. I was supposed to come a long time ago, but something delayed me, so I came here today to give him a gift."
Nan Qiao's heart tightened as she asked, "What's the delay? Is there something wrong with Colonel Zhang?"
Zhao Gang smiled and shook his head, saying, "No, it's about your birthday party. Uncle Zhao Gang has prepared a surprise for you."
Nan Qiao paused. A birthday party? But she planned to do it secretly.
She quickly said, "You don't need to have a big birthday party. Just invite some familiar people to have a meal together."
Zhao Gang waved his hand dismissively, "Of course you have to celebrate your 18th birthday properly."
"You don't know, when my daughter had her coming-of-age ceremony, she wanted to cover the entire hotel with flowers and balloons so that everyone could see her grand coming-of-age ceremony."
Zhao Gang paused, then continued, "If you don't want something too extravagant, then we can book a hall, prepare some flowers and balloons, and simply decorate it. It will also create a nice atmosphere."
Nan Qiao's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she nodded immediately, saying, "That's great. It's not too ostentatious, and it still has a birthday atmosphere."
As long as he doesn't post on WeChat Moments and there are no news reports, Fang Xuyao won't know that he has become an adult.
Nan Qiao heaved a sigh of relief, "Okay then, I'll trouble Uncle Zhao Gang to arrange it for me."
Zhao Gang chatted with Nan Qiao for a few more words. He looked at the time and remembered that Dr. Jiang was busy classifying magical instruments and treasures in the Special Bureau, so he decided to go back and check on the progress.
Nan Qiao was very sensible and walked Zhao Gang outside.
As soon as the two left, Lan Yuchen and Pang Min walked out of the restaurant.
Pang Min had sharp ears and had just vaguely heard about Nan Qiao's birthday party. He immediately became alert, with a flash of disdain in his eyes: "Nan Qiao is going to have a birthday party soon? This is such a coincidence, I'm also going to have a birthday party in a few days."
"Let's hold the birthday party in a hotel."
As Pang Min spoke, she raised a smug smile. She would get back at Nan Qiao for all the embarrassment she had suffered today.
Nan Qiao just had a small invention that received some attention. How could it be compared with her, a wealthy woman in the city!
Pang Min raised his chin proudly while thinking about it, as if he had already seen how Nan Qiao pales in comparison to him.
Lan Yuchen frowned and said nothing.
Noticing that Lan Yuchen didn't say anything, Pang Min looked up and looked at him affectionately, "Yuchen, I will definitely invite many important people to my birthday party this time. You must seize the opportunity when the time comes."
"I don't want you to ask Nan Qiao for help. I will let you know that I can help you better than her."
Lan Yuchen nodded gently, a complicated look flashing in his eyes.
Now the Lan family's situation in the business world is becoming increasingly difficult, like a lone boat drifting in the turbulent waves. Only by relying on the relationship with Pang Min's father can the Lan family make a comeback.
He slowly raised his hand and gently touched Pang Min's face. His deep eyes seemed to contain endless affection, and his eyes were as gentle as the gurgling of water.
"Minmin, you are so thoughtful." His voice was low and magnetic, with a unique charm, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the softest part of his heart.
"You always think about me and our future, and I really appreciate it."
"You don't know how anxious I've been during this period. The burden of the Lan family has made me feel a little breathless, but as soon as I think of you by my side, I feel strong again."
A sweet smile appeared on Pang Min's face. She gently rubbed Lan Yuchen's hand, her eyes full of love: "Yuchen, I know it's not easy for you, so I want to do something for you."