The growth system comes at the age of 30

Chapter 266 Is this your birthday present? (4.2K)

With only a few days left until the start of the teachers' college and the opening of the shop, my parents are still having a great time outside.

I'm in Shangdu right now, and I'll go to Bianjing in a couple of days.

For Chen Jingle, it was his parents' first trip outside the province, and all that mattered was that they had a good time; everything else was secondary.

Compared to small cities like Jiangbei, which don't have many attractions to speak of, the ancient capitals of the Central Plains undoubtedly have much more to offer.

In Jiangbei, anything 200 years old can be called a historical site, while other places have things from the Stone Age. You can just dig up something thousands of years old from the ground.

Of course, my parents did complain.

The main focus is on food; most of the time they eat noodles, which is a bit unusual for them as they are used to eating rice.

Other than that, the reviews were generally positive.

Especially the prices, which are much cheaper than in Jiangbei, plus the fact that people in Lingnan are willing to spend money on food, so their entire tour group ate and ate all the way.

This made Chen Jingle want to travel.

But he didn't want to go alone, so he subconsciously thought of Teacher Li.

Well, although we've already met each other's parents, given our current relationship, going on a trip together... is still too hasty.

talk later.

Two more days passed, and Chen Jingle's birthday, which Teacher Li had been looking forward to, finally arrived.

Chen Jingle himself doesn't have any particular attachment to celebrating his birthday.

People in Jiangbei don't have any special customs for celebrating birthdays; they don't eat longevity noodles or red eggs.

People over 60 might celebrate a little more formally, inviting relatives over for a meal and a lively gathering.

Young people generally don't celebrate birthdays much, considering it inappropriate, since each birthday is one less opportunity to celebrate. Only more fashionable students tend to celebrate with classmates and friends, often involving activities like meals and karaoke.

Chen Jingle's problem is a matter of habit. When he was in school, he would only add an egg. After he started working, he would be a little more extravagant and add a chicken leg to the egg.

Otherwise, it was no different from usual.

As for the cake...

I can't finish a meal by myself, and I never share it with others. At most, I'll buy a small piece, like tiramisu or Black Forest cake.

As a result, he takes birthdays very lightly.

But Li Beixing took it very seriously and said that she wanted to spend an unforgettable birthday with him this year.

Since that's the case, let's do it according to Teacher Li's suggestion.

……

When Chen Jingle woke up in the morning, the first message he received was from the system.

[Happy Birthday, dear Chen Jingle! May every day of yours be filled with the sweetness of cake and a radiant smile, just like today. In this new year, may you grow taller and stronger, learn more and be even better, and always maintain a warm and bright curiosity like a little sun! For this, the system has also prepared a birthday gift for you. Open it to receive +0.1 cm in height, +0.5 kg in weight, and +0.5 kg in strength. Pssst... don't get too excited when you open the gift!]

"Thank you~!"

Chen Jingle grinned; this gift was worth several days' worth of his mission earnings.

really not bad!
As usual, I put on my gear and headed out for a run.

The weather in Jiangbei has been great these past few days. Even though it's early spring, it feels like a crisp, clear autumn day with comfortable temperatures.

Apart from being a bit dry and having a lot of static electricity, there are no other problems.

After his run, he received a birthday red envelope from his parents, who also sent him a short video showing the attractions they were going to visit that day and the snow in the north.

Chen Jingle really wanted to say that Bianjing was actually the Central Plains.

But this snow looks really good, it looks delicious, it's making my mouth water.

Cough cough, that's just how people from this food-loving province are, their minds are always on eating.

Ms. Li taught classes as usual during the day today, and her Wednesday schedule this semester is very full, with four classes in the morning and one more in the afternoon. Therefore, she told Chen Jingle to come over in the afternoon.

As for why you didn't come over at noon?

He said he was going to have dinner with his parents-in-law at home.

Well, after all, my parents-in-law had some complaints about eating at his place every day.

It's rare to be alone in an empty room.

Since that's the case, Chen Jingle went about his own business.

I received a lot of new orders in the past two days. I had promised myself I wouldn't take on so many and would take a break for a while, but when I saw the private messages in the background, it was like seeing stacks of cash waving in front of me, and I just couldn't resist.

Fortunately, everyone was very polite this time, and no one rushed us. They said they would send it whenever it was finished, so we could be a little lazy. Plus, the requirements weren't high, so we accepted the assignment.

I have nothing to do today, so I'll write and draw a little more so that I can have more free time to spend with Teacher Li this weekend.

And so, the morning passed in a flurry of activity.

I'll go back home at noon to make a simple lunch, rest for a bit, and then continue in the afternoon.

……

at the same time,

On the other side, after returning home from school, Li Beixing spent a long time tidying up in her bedroom, packing what she needed to bring, and then prepared to leave.

When she went downstairs, in addition to the bag she was carrying, she was also carrying a large paper bag in her hand.

She said to Jiang Zhiqin, who was sitting in the living room on the first floor, "Mom, you don't need to prepare my meal tonight. I'll eat at Chen Jingle's house."

Jiang Zhiqin was already used to this: "Okay, I understand."

Li Beixing lowered his head, not daring to look at his mother, and hurriedly walked out the door.

Jiang Zhiqin belatedly realized what was happening and frowned slightly as she watched her obedient daughter's retreating figure: "This child, why are you in such a hurry? Chen Jingle isn't going to rush you."

I shook my head and continued watching her show.

Li Beixing's car stopped in front of a pharmacy.

She put on a mask before getting off the bus, looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to her, then walked into the pharmacy with her head down. Under the pharmacist's curious and inquisitive gaze, she asked for a box of medicine that only adults could use.

After hurriedly paying the bill and returning to the car, I finally managed to catch my breath after pulling off my mask.

Hu~hu~
It was so tense and exciting!

This was the first time she had ever done something like this. She didn't dare to make eye contact with the pharmacy staff, afraid that they would laugh at her.

In fact, people have seen this kind of thing many times and don't care at all, especially since she was wearing a mask.

Li Beixing's cheeks burned as she glanced at the medicine box hidden in her palm, and she quickly stuffed it into her bag.

I had already made up my mind and was no longer hesitant, but then I had a dream last night, and the content of the dream was a bit strange.

Just thinking about that scene makes my mouth go dry.

He quickly shook his head to banish these distracting thoughts; he couldn't think about it anymore, now was not the time.

Next, we went to get the cake.

She ordered a cake from a bakery she frequents, and it's already ready.

When she arrived at Chen Jingle's house with the cake, Chen Jingle had just returned from his studio.

Two cars drove into the yard, one after the other.

"Thank you!"

Chen Jingle smiled and took the cake from Li Beixing, giving him a kiss as a reward.

I don't know why, but seeing Teacher Li always makes me feel better.

However, after entering the house, Chen Jingle felt that Li Beixing seemed a bit off today. She was distracted and didn't respond when she spoke to her.

"Is there something wrong with you?" he asked curiously.

Li Beixing didn't react: "Huh?"

Chen Jingle: "You look like you have something on your mind."

"No, no," Li Beixing quickly waved her hand, not daring to look at him.

"Really not?"

Chen Jingle frowned, clearly sensing that something was wrong.

"No, really, I just didn't sleep well last night and I'm a little sleepy," Li Beixing said, yawning in a mock manner.

Chen Jingle saw through the poor acting at a glance, his suspicious eyes scanning back and forth.

Never mind, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Li Beixing guiltily avoided his gaze and changed the subject: "Um, Chen Qiyun, isn't get out of class almost over? How about we cook first?"

"Okay." Chen Jingle checked the time.

Li Beixing also went into the kitchen to help, but after throwing fresh vegetable leaves into the trash can twice and leaving rotten leaves in the basket, Chen Jingle asked him to leave the kitchen.

It's obvious she's not really in the zone today. Teacher Li isn't some pampered rich girl who's never lifted a finger; she's not so incapable of even picking vegetables. I'll ask her later.

Li Beixing, upon leaving the kitchen, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She was too tense today, especially when she looked at Chen Jingle, it reminded her of some unhealthy images.

It's a little better now.

After confirming that Chen Jingle couldn't see what he was doing in the kitchen, Li Beixing tiptoed out of the car, took the paper bag out, and then tiptoed upstairs.

Chen Jingle was unaware of this.

Today I plan to make six dishes and one soup.

Teacher Li wanted him to be happy, and he, in turn, wanted Teacher Li to be happy.

In this situation, cooking a few more dishes is a small matter for him; he just wants everyone to enjoy the meal.

However, no expensive ingredients were used; instead, two good home-style dishes were added, with the main focus being on making them delicious and easy to prepare.

There are many dishes, but the portions are not large, because he doesn't like to eat leftovers. With small portions, it's no problem for several people to finish them all.

As for the birthday person being responsible for cooking and taking care of the two children...

Also no one.

Fortunately, Chen Jingle was already used to it.

That's how it is with cooks; the more capable you are, the more work you get, and he had no objection to that.

……

After Chen Jingle finished cooking, Chen Qiyun also came home from school, holding an unopened express delivery box.

"I'm back!" the little one said with a grin.

Chen Jingle nodded and said, "Wash your hands and eat!"

"No rush, no rush, ta-da~ This is my gift. Happy birthday, Le Ge!"

Chen Qiyun handed over the box in her hand as if presenting a treasure.

This time, she also prepared a birthday gift for her older brother. Thanks to Chen Jingle's care over the past six months, she has enjoyed plenty of delicious food and her height has increased rapidly, finally shedding her nickname of "little bean".

Although she didn't have much money and mostly gave her parents her red envelopes during Chinese New Year, she still secretly saved a little. This time, she gritted her teeth and used her savings to buy Chen Jingle a Gundam model, the 8802 Strike Freedom.

When she asked what options there were for a 200 yuan gift, the boys in the class confidently declared that no man could refuse it.

I hope I didn't send it to the wrong person.

Chen Jingle was surprised, so he smiled and opened the express box in the face of Chen Qiyun's expectant gaze.

"Wow, it's a Gundam!"

Although he wasn't a model kit enthusiast, his innate love for mecha made him quite satisfied with the gift.

He grinned and said, "Thank you, that's kind of you. I'll work on it again when I have time."

Chen Qiyun was very happy: "Remember to work hard!"

"Yes, I know, I know!"

"..."

Li Beixing sat to the side, watching with a smile, as if she hadn't prepared anything else besides the cake.

Chen Jingle felt it should be later, but he didn't care about gifts or anything like that.

The key is to have a happy meal today!

Chen Qiyun didn't pay much attention. In her opinion, her sister-in-law would definitely prepare a gift, and might have already given one.

……

After finishing her meal and resting for a while, Chen Qiyun went back.

Li Beixing remained lying in the rocking chair, showing no sign of moving.

Chen Jingle looked at her and said, "I'm going upstairs to take a shower."

"Okay, go ahead." Li Beixing nodded, then thought for a moment, "Wait a minute, I'll wash first!"

"???"

Chen Jingle was stunned: "No, aren't you going home?"

Li Beixing looked up at him, her cheeks flushed: "Yeah, I won't be going back tonight."

"???" Chen Jingle was stunned again.

What do you mean?
Spending the night here?

This this……

Li Beixing's voice was barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz: "Anyway, I'm going to take a shower first, you can shower later..."

Chen Jingle hesitated: "Seriously?"

Li Beixing puffed out his cheeks: "Otherwise what?!"

She finally made up her mind, and what did this idiot want to say?
Chen Jingle smiled awkwardly: "Well, okay, you go first, I'll get you some new toiletries."

"No need, I'm already prepared."

"Uh, then you can go upstairs first." Chen Jingle stood there staring at her blankly.

Li Beixing went upstairs with his head down, leaving Chen Jingle alone on the first floor, scratching his head and looking quite uncomfortable.

After what seemed like an eternity, perhaps half an hour, Li Beixing, wrapped in a bath towel, reappeared at the entrance of the building and said to him, "I'm done showering, it's your turn."

"Oh."

Chen Jingle didn't know where to look, and even when he went upstairs, he kept looking up to make sure that Li Beixing wasn't really lying to him.

My heart was racing.

Li Beixing then picked up a hairdryer and started drying her hair.

Chen Jingle took his clothes into the bathroom. He usually finished his shower in 10 minutes, at most 15 minutes. However, this time he took a long time, scrubbing his body with the bath sponge again and again, as if he wanted to scrub every pore of his body clean.

It was already very clean.

When he came out of the bathroom, he found that Li Beixing was neither in the living room on the second floor nor on the first floor, and the door on the first floor was locked.

A glance at the tightly closed bedroom door made his heart race and his palms sweat with nervousness.

"Tuk-tuk-tuk-"

This is the first time I've ever knocked on the door before entering my own room.

The next second, the door opened by itself.

Li Beixing stood behind the door, head down, not daring to look at him.

Gold-rimmed glasses, a white shirt with only the third button fastened, a dark gray pencil skirt, denim suspender stockings, and pointed red-toed black high heels.

Chen Jingle subconsciously held her breath, forcing herself to remain calm: "This is your birthday present?"

Li Beixing didn't speak, but simply looked up at him, her eyes filled with tenderness.

When you meet the right person, your dilemma will no longer be whether you should or shouldn't, but whether you want to.

For Li Beixing, this day even came a little late.

She loves him, and she wants to marry him, get a marriage certificate, and have children.

It's that simple.

The door was closed again and locked from the inside.

As the saying goes, there are songs that sing:
"Entering and leaving lightly."

Tears streamed down his face as he was dried in the sun.
It's as big as a winter melon.
I'll give you my approval...

Tonight is destined to be an extraordinary night.

……

Panshan Haoyuan Villas.

Jiang Zhiqin checked the time; it was almost 10 o'clock, and her daughter still hadn't returned. She wondered where she was going on a date with Chen Jingle tonight. She had to go to work tomorrow, and she was coming back so late and getting up so early in the morning. Could she handle it?
The next second I received a WeChat message from my sweet daughter: "Mom, I'm not going home tonight."

Suddenly stunned.

He glanced at the screen, then at the door, lost in thought for a moment.

sigh.

Well, after raising her for so many years, the daughter ultimately belongs to someone else.

(End of this chapter)