Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Happy 20th Birthday (1/2)
Chapter 41: Happy 20th Birthday
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xu Jiaojiao got up and saw that there was a bowl of plain noodles on the tray. There was even a poached egg on top.
Qi Shenbai placed the tray on the coffee table and glanced at the time on the wall. The day was not over yet. “Here, your birthday noodles. Eat up.”
Xu Jiaojiao walked to the sofa and sat down. She glanced at the noodles and then at him. “Did you ask the chef to cook these noodles?”
Qi Shenbai did not confirm or deny it. He only said calmly, “Eat it while it’s still hot.”
“Okay, thank you.” Xu Jiaojiao picked up her chopsticks and put the noodles into her mouth. The next second, she frowned slightly.
Qi Shenbai could tell that something was wrong. “Does it taste bad?”
Xu Jiaojiao swallowed the noodles in her mouth and shook her head. “No, it just doesn’t taste the same as usual.” The chef’s cooking was like their personality mild and light. However, today’s noodles were surprisingly a little salty.
An imperceptible awkwardness flashed across Qi Shenbai’s handsome face. He coughed and said lightly, “Don’t eat too much of it, then. You’ll get indigestion if you eat too much at night. Birthday noodles are mostly symbolic, anyway.”
Before Xu Jiaojiao could say anything, Qi Shenbai continued. “Jiaojiao…”
“Is something the matter?” Xu Jiaojiao turned to look at him, her clear eyes full of questions.
Qi Shenbai’s gaze turned deeper. With his thin lips, he said in a low and melodious voice, “Happy 20th birthday.”
With that, the man turned around and strode away.
Xu Jiaojiao was still in a daze. She had even forgotten to thank him. Her heart was racing, and her entire face began to turn red. After a long time, she put down her chopsticks and reached out to pinch her own face. “Xu Jiaojiao, don’t let your imagination run wild. He’s just your brother’s friend! You’re only staying here for a year!”
She tossed and turned in bed until two in the morning, but she just could not sleep. When she heard footsteps coming from downstairs, she put on her shoes and walked out of the room in confusion. Just as she reached the stairs, she saw a depressed Xu Zhengyang walk into the living room and lying down on the sofa.