The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

As Xiaoxue thought about those things, watching the ribbons slowly fall and hearing the birthday wishes around her, she suddenly smiled.

Everyone present had seen that smile before; it was the same smile Xiaoxue had when she took the initiative to kiss Ye Shu at the wedding a while ago—a smile of happiness that came from the bottom of her heart and couldn't be hidden.

"What made you so happy?"

Looking at Xiaoxue's smile, Ye Shu's own lips also curled up.

Xiaoxue turned her head, looked at Ye Shu for a moment, and then said:

"It's nothing, I'm just happy."

She originally wanted to say that she was very happy to have so many people celebrating her birthday with her.

Before, there were only Mom and Dad, then Qin Lili came along, and now there are Ye Shu, Chen San San, and Tang Xiao Tao who sent blessings from afar...

She wanted to say that, but when the words reached her lips, she didn't want to say them anymore.

Because some things are simply indescribable; that feeling of being enveloped in happiness cannot be expressed in words.

"You should definitely be happy; birthdays are for having a good time."

Ye Shu smiled and squeezed her hand, then pulled her to sit down at the table.

Everyone took their seats, and the waiters began serving the dishes.

Logically, the gift-giving should have taken place after dinner, but Chen San San couldn't wait any longer because she was very confident in the gift she had prepared.

She took a bag from the cabinet next to her and handed it to Xiaoxue:

"Sister Xiaoxue, this is a gift I prepared for you, take a look!"

Xiaoxue took the bag and was a little confused. She hadn't expected Chen San San to have prepared a gift. She was already dizzy from all the surprises today, and now there was another gift?

She opened the bag and looked inside. It was an instant camera, and it was quite cute, white and round, with a box of photographic paper next to it.

After Xiaoxue took the Polaroid camera out of the bag, Chen Sansan couldn't wait for Xiaoxue to ask any questions and started talking first:

"With this instant camera, you can take photos with the shop manager anytime!"

To be honest, Chen San San was really impressed with her gift; it was such a brilliant idea.

She racked her brains at the mall that afternoon, almost racking her brains out, but still couldn't come up with a good gift.

She didn't want to give her anything from the mainstream brands; she always felt like something was missing.

She wanted a sweet and romantic gift because she had been seriously considering what Xiaoxue really liked.

After much thought, based on her usual observations and interactions, Chen San San came to a conclusion.

Xiaoxue's favorite person... isn't it the shop manager?

I'm a genius!!!

Since Sister Xiaoxue likes the shop manager the most, the best gift is one that is interactive, something the two of you can use together, something that will make you feel sweet together – that's what makes a good gift.

Interactive... Interactive...

Chen San San started looking for interactive gifts in the mall. Once this idea was sparked, inspiration began to flow freely.

She suddenly remembered that afternoon at Sister Xiaoxue's house, looking at photos with the shop manager.

Photos...taking pictures!

How about we give you an instant camera?

You can take photos right away and then stick them on the refrigerator, the wall, or anywhere else. You can take photos of any size you like.

The more Chen San San thought about it, the more she felt that she was simply a genius. Then she immediately went to the digital product store next door and bought an instant camera and a box of photographic paper.

Xiaoxue held the Polaroid camera, turning it over and over in her hands, looking at it several times. She then looked up at Chen San San and said:

"Thank you, San San, I really like this."

Chen San San was a little embarrassed by Xiao Xue's actions.

"If you like it, that's great! Take more pictures in the future, and it would be best to put them in the store, hehehe..."

Chen San San didn't know what she was imagining, but suddenly started chuckling.

Ye Shu, watching from the side, was somewhat speechless. Why did this child act like this all the time?

Xiaoxue smiled and nodded, carefully putting the Polaroid camera back into the bag.

Then it was Qin Lili's turn.

Qin Lili also picked up a small gift bag from the side; it was just an ordinary kraft paper bag, and you couldn't tell what it contained from the outside.

But from the moment she picked up that bag, the smile on her face never stopped.

How to describe it? It's the kind of laugh that's either something you've been holding in or something you've just let out—it's not funny at all.

Ye Shu sat next to her and saw Qin Lili smiling while glancing at her face. Suddenly, she felt uneasy. What was Qin Lili up to now?

Qin Lili took out a black cardboard box from the bag, which was still empty.

What's this? Why are you being so mysterious?

The box was opened, and Qin Lili took out an ornament from it.

It's just a very ordinary bobblehead doll figurine. It's a little person sitting cross-legged, and the connection between the head and body is a spring. With a slight shake of the head, it starts to sway from side to side, and it keeps swaying endlessly.

What's so special about this? The workmanship doesn't even look very refined. What's so great about this?

Ye Shu stared at the little figure for a moment, then looked at it again, and then fell silent.

That nose, those eyes, that mouth—isn't that me?

He glanced at Qin Lili, then at the ornament, his expression indescribable.

It was obvious that everyone else present had also noticed it.

Chen San San stood to the side, suppressing a laugh, her eyes darting back and forth, but she didn't say a word.

An Jianxing glanced at the ornament, expressionless, and made no comment.

Shen Jingwan smiled helplessly beside her, and remained silent.

Qin Lili laughed heartily, her voice full of energy, and said to Xiaoxue:

"See, this is what you do if he makes you angry in the future."

As she spoke, she flicked the little figure's head with her finger, and the spring-like head immediately began to sway from side to side, quite a lot. Combined with Ye Shu's face, the swaying was incredibly annoying.

Ye Shu squinted at herself, who was shaking her head, and didn't want to speak or make any comments.

Xiaoxue didn't find the ornament particularly ridiculous; instead, she quickly reached out and pressed down on the head that was still swaying from side to side.

She held the ornament in both hands, looked down at Ye Shu who was sitting cross-legged in her hands, and smiled slightly.

"Hmm... I like it, thank you, Sister Lili."

Qin Lili smiled and said:

"If you like him, that's good. If he makes you angry in the future, just flick his forehead."

Ye Shu sighed beside her and reached out to ruffle Xiaoxue's hair:

"Don't listen to your sister Lili, Xiaoxue wouldn't do that, right? Huh?"

As soon as Ye Shu finished speaking, Xiao Xue raised her hand and gently flicked Ye Shu's forehead, then gave her a sweet smile.

Alright... I've learned a new skill again.

My parents gave me a big cake, which is nothing special, it's my birthday, and my parents always buy me a big cake for my birthday.

The cake had "Happy Birthday Xiaoxue" written on it, and there was a chocolate bunny next to it.

After everyone had finished seeing off their loved ones, the private room fell silent.

Qin Lili turned to look at Ye Shu, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. She raised an eyebrow at Ye Shu:

"Hey, it's your wife's birthday, aren't you going to do something for her?"

Her words made Xiaoxue blush, and she quickly looked down at her cup of tea, observing the tea leaves inside, not daring to look up.

Upon hearing this, Ye Shu looked a little embarrassed, and grinned at Xiao Xue:

"I'm so sorry, Xiaoxue. I haven't had a chance to prepare a gift for you. I was planning to take you out to buy one today, but you forgot your birthday, so I decided to keep it a secret from you... and that's how the gift thing fell through..."

Xiaoxue listened to Ye Shu's words and gently took Ye Shu's hand. Her hand was too small to hold Ye Shu's entire hand in hers.

"It's okay."

She looked up, met Ye Shu's eyes, and whispered:

"I have received your gift."

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Plantation

[Time Check Machine]

Registration Area

[High Altar]

Veteran's Pizza

[Please read the author's note in this chapter]