She thought it was nothing at that time, but now that she thinks about it, her nose feels a little sore.
"Grandpa, where are your parents?"
"They have gone on a mission and are bringing back Elder Gui Mei."
Qian Renxue's little hand holding the car window loosened.
She leaned in her grandfather's arms, and the expectation in her heart slowly disappeared like a needle prick.
Performing a mission to pick up Elder Gui Mei is not to celebrate her birthday.
Those speculations and expectations in the morning turned out to be her overthinking.
"Oh."
On Training Ground, Qian Renxue holds little Wooden Sword and practices each move.
Qian Daoliu stood beside him with his hands behind his hands, and occasionally gave some advice.
"The wrist is a little higher."
"Stand steady."
"Sheath your sword quickly."
Golden Crocodile Douluo wandered over at some point, leaned against the pillar, looked at it for a while, and clicked his tongue twice.
"This little girl is really talented."
"Yes, but I look forward to what kind of surprise Xiao Xue will give me when he awakens Martial Soul."
After practicing the sword, Qian Renxue did not play with grandpa Golden Crocodile as usual, but ran to Qian Daoliu.
"Grandpa, I want to go see Pope Palace."
"Looking for your parents? They're not here."
"I'll just take a look."
Pope Palace The room is empty. There are several documents on the desk, and the pen is resting on the inkstone. The ink has long dried.
Bibi Dong is not here, and neither is Qian Xunji.
Qian Renxue ran to the bedroom again and opened the door. The quilts were neatly folded and the curtains were drawn. The room was dark and there was no one.
She stood at the door for a while and then closed the door.
She believed her grandfather's words, and her parents really went on the mission.
Lunch was eaten at the Worship Hall, which she usually likes to eat.
Qian Renxue was sitting at the table, holding a bowl and taking small bites of rice, eating much slower than usual.
Qian Daoliu sat across from her, looked at her listless look, and put down her chopsticks.
"Why are you unhappy? Do you miss your parents?"
Qian Renxue nodded, "Yes, Grandpa."
Qian Daoliu didn't say anything else, just picked up a piece of fish belly and put it into her bowl.
Qian Renxue put the fish meat into his mouth, chewed it, and swallowed it.
The afternoon passed as usual.
Practice swordsmanship, eat snacks, and watch grandpa play chess with other worshipers in the yard of the Worship Hall.
The sun moved from the east to the west, and the sky was dyed with an orange-red sunset.
Qian Renxue sat on the steps, holding his chin, watching the orange-red color gradually darken.
There are no surprises, nothing.
Qian Daoliu walked out of the hall, holding a small coat in her hand and draping it on her shoulders.
"Let's go, I'll take you back."
The carriage walked slowly in the dusk, and there were fewer pedestrians on the street.
Qian Renxue sat on Qian Daoliu's lap, leaning against his chest.
Finally, the carriage stopped at the door of the two-story house.
Qian Daoliu got off the car first and took Qian Renxue down.
Qian Renxue stood in front of the door, looking at the familiar door.
The room was pitch dark, with no light coming out.
She raised her head and pulled Qian Daoliu's sleeve.
"Grandpa, where are my grandparents?"
Qian Daoliu didn't speak, just opened the door.
Qian Renxue stood at the door, holding the door frame with his little hands, and was about to shout...
At this time, the candlelight came on.
Immediately afterwards, Qian Xunji and Bibi Dong were seen standing at the front, holding a big cake together.
The cake has three layers, with sliced fruits placed on the top layer.
And on the top of the cake, there was a thin candle.
Grandpa and grandma stood behind them, smiling so hard that their eyes narrowed.
Uncle and aunt were also standing behind, Ling Yuan's belly was already showing that she was pregnant, one hand was supporting her waist, and the other was waving to her.
Qian Renxue stood at the door, dumbfounded.
Didn't you go on a mission?
Didn't you say you were going to pick up Elder Gui Mei?
She turned to look at Qian Daoliu, who was standing behind her, with a faint smile on his usually expressionless face.
She turned back and looked into the room. Bibi Dong was holding the cake and looking at her.
"Xiao Xue, happy birthday."
Qian Xunji answered from the side, "Come on, blow out the candles."
Qian Renxue stood at the door, looking at the glowing candle, the three-layer cake, and his parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts standing behind the cake.
Only then did she realize that they were all lying to her, everyone was lying to her.
Her nose suddenly became sore.
Qian Renxue walked into the room and stood in front of the cake.
Then, she took a deep breath, puffed up her cheeks, and blew out the candle hard.
Qian Daoliu said with a smile, "Our Xiao Xue is one year older and will grow up healthily in the future."
Qian Renxue said "hmm", her nose was sore and her eyes were hot.
She blinked hard to push back the heat.
Qian Xunji rubbed her head and said, "Come on, let Xiao Xue cut the first piece of cake."
Bibi Xi lit the lamp, and the room suddenly became bright.
Qian Xunji put the cake on the table. Bibi Dong held Qian Renxue's hand from behind. They held the knife together and made the first cut on the cake.
Bi Dashan stood aside, watching this scene, and sighed with emotion.
"Xunji, you still have some ideas. I didn't expect to spend my birthday like this."
Two days ago, the family discussed how to celebrate Qian Renxue's birthday behind her back.
At first, no one understood what Qian Xunji was thinking - he was hiding the secret from his children and making cakes and candles.
But Qian Xunji insisted and said that we should do as he said.
Now it seems that the effect is indeed good.
Qian Xunji looked at Qian Renxue and asked with a smile, "Xiao Xue, who should I give the first piece of cake to?"
Qian Renxue blurted out without thinking, "Give it to mom."
Ling Yuan asked curiously from the side, "Why give it to mom but not dad?"
Qian Renxue looked at Bibi Dong and said seriously, "Because mom had a hard day today."
Hearing this, Bibi Dong's eyes suddenly turned red, he hugged his daughter into his arms and pressed his face against hers.
"Xiao Xue is really mommy's baby."
Bibi Xi looked at this scene with eyes full of envy.
"I'm a little envious."
Ling Yuan touched her already pregnant belly and raised the corners of her mouth.
"We'll have some soon too."
Bibi Dong let go of Qian Renxue, wiped the corners of his eyes, and handed the cake to her with a smile.
"Come on, Xiao Xue, have a taste, this is made by the two of us."
"Hmm."
Qian Renxue took the plate, scooped out a piece with a small spoon and put it into his mouth.
"Is it delicious?"
"Delicious."
She thought of those deserted birthdays in her previous life.
At that time, she thought birthdays were like that, but it turned out not to be the case.
It turns out that birthdays can be attended by many people, and everyone can lie to you and give you a surprise.
"Thank you, mom."
Bibi Dong lowered his head and kissed her hair.
"Happy birthday, baby."
Then, Qian Xunji cut the cake into uniform small pieces, and divided them among Qian Daoliu, Liu Xiulan... Finally, he kept a piece for himself.
After almost eating, Bibi Dong took out a cloth bag from behind and handed it to Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue put down the spoon, took the cloth bag and opened it. Inside was a woolen hat, off-white, with a small furry ball on the top, and a flower embroidered crookedly on the brim.
"Do you like this hat?"
"Like it."
"Take a look."
Then, Qian Renxue put the hat on his head, tilted the ball to one side, and grinned at Bibi Dong.
"Thank you, mom."