Song Tan's Notes

When we got back to the hotel, it was already 9:30.

The three children were full of energy and lingered in the park until the very last moment before finally leaving.

Even a short walk of a few minutes couldn't keep them quiet; one minute they'd be staring at the photos and shouting, the next they'd be complaining that one wasn't taken well...

Finally, he simply stopped and couldn't help but admire the scenery halfway through the journey.

If we keep dawdling like this, it'll be ages before we get back to the hotel.

Song Tan waved her phone:
"Stop dawdling. If you miss the 10 o'clock midnight snack and cake, you'll have to order takeout yourselves."

How is this possible? !
Yang Zhengxin was the first to disagree.

Moreover, it's better not to mention it, because watching fireworks always leaves you with a feeling of excitement, and your body doesn't immediately feel the exhaustion.

But now that Song Tan said that, the three of them suddenly felt extremely hungry and restless.

And so we finally arrived at the hotel.

But as soon as they entered the hotel, the three who had been full of energy just moments before seemed to have been completely drained.

Yang Zhengxin then simply placed his legs on the shoulders of the two tall men next to him and lifted them up:
"I can't walk anymore, I can't walk at all."

Having short legs has its advantages, for example, he can hang up right now while others can't.

Song Tan let them do as they pleased, and simply said, "It's 9:30 now. Come to my room at 9:50 after you've washed up and gotten ready to celebrate Lu Chuan's birthday, is that alright?"

That should be no problem.

Yang Zhengxin instantly perked up, then slung his backpack over his shoulder and dashed toward the elevator.
"I'll shower first, I'll shower first. I have plenty of experience showering in school, I'll definitely be the fastest."

Song Tan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

How do they have inexhaustible energy?

It's not just about physical strength, but about this mental energy—how can it be so vigorous?

Many adults feel mentally exhausted after just one or two hours of running around outside.

She then quickly gathered her own clothes, saying, "I'll wash first. You can wash slowly later, and come out after we've set up the place."

Lu Chuan, smelling the faint scent of roses in the air, suppressed a smile, thinking to himself that the bouquet behind the curtains could finally be revealed.

I wonder if Tan Tan remembered to insert floral foam at the bottom and add some water when she made the bag.

Otherwise, it would be stale now if we brought it all this way.

But he didn't show it on his face, only nodding gently.

Then, seeing Song Tan rush into the bathroom in the same frenzy, he couldn't help but laugh.

He didn't need to mention that the suite had two bathrooms.

Next door, Yang Zhengxin was running the showerhead, lathering up and down indiscriminately, while loudly proclaiming:

"Have you taken all the gifts out? Are they still in your suitcases?"

Yes, they also prepared gifts.

After all, Brother Lu Chuan is such a good person; he always brings them gifts and does his work when he goes out.

Of the three of them, Yang Zhengxin had his own bonuses and a secret stash of money, while Qiao Qiao and Chen Chi also received salaries.

It would be really inappropriate not to show some appreciation.

The three of them had never given such a solemn birthday gift to a friend who was both a teacher and a friend, so they racked their brains and spent quite a few days figuring it out.

Qiaoqiao, who was outside, immediately took out the carefully wrapped gift from her suitcase, filled with anticipation.

"I wonder if Brother Lu Chuan will like it?"

"He'll definitely like it." Yang Zhengxin came out, drying his hair. He thought to himself, even if Brother Lu Chuan doesn't like it, he won't show it.

But this was the most thoughtful gift they could think of.

Chen Chi didn't have the habit of giving gifts, and he hadn't even really grasped the concept of birthdays before. But now, working together with everyone to prepare the gifts, the sense of accomplishment and the anticipation of how happy Lu Chuan would be to receive them created a strange kind of happiness.

The three of them quickly tidied themselves up and asked the housekeeping staff to wash and dry their clothes again so they could wear them together when they checked in the next morning.

In short, when Lu Chuan ordered the clothes, he never imagined that the three-piece school uniform set, which cost 99 yuan per person, would be worn out by the group of students.

Then, everyone carefully wrapped up the gifts and knocked on the door of the next room at 9:50.

In fact, they arrived just one step earlier than the room manager and waiter who came to deliver the cake and longevity noodles.

In the room, Song Tan, who should have been decorating for her birthday and solemnly displaying her gifts, hesitated for a moment, looked at the flowerpot, and finally gave up.

You can't exactly bring the whole pot of flowers onto this dining table, can you?
Such a large clump, and it smells so good, there's not enough room to put the cake later.

So she simply tidied the table and waited for the three children to present their gifts, just to make a simple impression.

When Lu Chuan finished showering, he saw that the air still had an even stronger floral fragrance, but there was no trace of the flowers at all.

Could it be...? He looked at Song Tan's slightly hesitant expression and guessed that she might want to wait until the two of them were alone before presenting the bouquet? Otherwise, she might feel a little embarrassed in front of three children.

So he laughed and said, "You must be hungry, why don't you eat first?"

"How could we eat first? We have to wait for the birthday celebrant!"

Song Tan propped her chin up to look at him.

He took the birthday celebration very seriously, so he tidied himself up and even styled his hair carefully.

But right now, the most excited person should be Qiao Qiao.

Before Song Tan could even mention the room manager's suggestion about tomorrow's breakfast, Qiao Qiao had already eagerly presented the gift:

"Brother Lu Chuan, this is what we prepared for you. We don't know if you like it?"

Hurrah!

Song Tan was almost jealous: "Qiao Qiao, you've never prepared anything like this for me before."

Qiao Qiao felt wronged:

“I was thinking of getting one. I looked it up online before, and everyone said that game consoles are a lot of fun. You work so hard, I wanted to buy one for you.”

However, before he received it, Song Tan had already gotten a set from Zhang Yanping.

Moreover, she was very busy at that time, and her birthday passed by hastily. Song Tan only remembered it when her family reminded her.

In the end, Qiaoqiao had no choice but to return the gift that was still on its way. Then, feeling wronged and reluctant, she carefully and hastily made a beautiful flower wreath to give to her.

In short, that all happened in the second half of last year.

Now, when the topic comes up again, Qiaoqiao can only speak softly and gently:

"Okay, okay, I'll prepare something really special for you this year, sister. Don't tell me you're too busy..."

Ultimately, they're just kids in the village. Birthday celebrations are nothing more than boiling a few eggs, receiving some pocket money, or maybe preparing a nice meal. That's about it.

When I was a child, my parents were busy with work, and when I grew up, I was busy with work and also understood the hardships my family faced, so I was naturally indifferent to birthdays.

Last year, her family did suggest giving her a proper celebration, but Song Tan said that it would be enough for Seventh Uncle to cook a good meal that day, so there was no need for any special arrangements... and that was how she got rid of the whole family.

Now that the topic has been brought up again, seeing how Qiao Qiao tries so hard to be understanding, Song Tan can't help but feel guilty.

Then she turned to Lu Chuan and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's celebrate the birthday of the world's best brother and best boyfriend—Mr. Lu Chuan!" (End of Chapter)