Rebirth Chapter 23: Birthday Banquet (1)

  A large character of "shou" (longevity) was hung high in the center of the hall, He Xiao Yan sat at the top seat, smiling like a Maitreya Buddha.

  "The Liu family's old master brought his whole family to present their congratulations, a thousand-year-old lingzhi mushroom..." the host loudly announced.

  "Uncle He! I wish you longevity as high as the sky and good fortune as deep as the sea." Liu Yi Ran bowed to He Xiao Yuan to congratulate him.

  "Good luck and prosperity to Grandpa He! May he be wealthy and healthy." Liu Qingfeng also stepped forward to congratulate He Xiaoyuan.

  "Red envelope!" He Xiao Yuan pulled out a red envelope from his sleeve and handed it to Liu Qing Feng with a smile.

  Liu Qingfeng respectfully accepted with both hands and smiled warmly. "Thank you, He Grandfather." Then he retreated to the side with Liu Yiran.

  "Mr. Zhao and his family present their congratulations with a gift, a pair of jade Ruyi..." The master of ceremonies sang again.

  "Uncle He, congratulations! Congratulations! Ba Tian wishes you a long and happy life, with everything going smoothly." Zhao Batian said with a bright smile.

  "Also Mo, also wish Grandpa He a smile always on his face and good health." Zhao Yimo followed closely behind to congratulate.

  "Lan's family head brought his whole family to present gifts, a set of purple sand tea utensils..." The host shouted loudly once again.

  Lan and Tian, accompanied by Lan Hanyun, Lan Ruotong, and Lan Ruoju, entered the grand hall. Instantly, all eyes in the room converged on Lan Ruoju's figure behind them. She wore a floor-sweeping gown of sky blue, with lotus-like jade arms, smooth and round shoulders, and delicate, translucent collarbones exposed to the air, every thread and every detail exuding ultimate temptation. Like a noble princess, she radiated an ethereal aura that was both elegant and refined, tightly drawing in the gazes of all present.

  "Uncle He! We wish you a bright future and eternal youth!" Blue and Tian's couple congratulated He Xiao Yuan.

  "Haha...... Lan Xian, you're being too polite! Please, make yourself at home! Feel free!" He Xiao Yuan smiled with a flushed face.

  "We also wish Grandpa He good health and a long life of one hundred years." Blue Hanyun and her three siblings also came forward to congratulate him.

  "Great! Great! Come on, red envelope!" He Xiao Yuan took out the red envelopes and handed them to the three siblings of the Lan family with a smile. Especially when handing it to Lan Ruo Xue, his expression was even more joyful, with eyes full of admiration.

  "Ah, little sister, you're here!" He Xiangxiang excitedly hugged Lan Ruoxuan.

  "My brother's neck has grown longer. Hehe......" He Xiangxiang let go of Lan Ruoxi, blinked her big eyes, and pointed to He Yanye not far away.

  He Yanye was wearing a white cheongsam that accentuated her perfect figure, even more so than a model's. Standing there, she formed a captivating scenery that drew the attention of the surrounding girls. Her elegant face wore a sly smile, and her dark eyes shone with ardent affection as she gazed at Lan Ruoxue.

  "Tian Tian Jie, you're so annoying! You always bully me." Lan Ruo Xue gave He Tian Tian a cold glance and turned her head away, ignoring her.

  Lan Ruo's eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment as she gazed at He Yan, who was looking at Lan Ru Xuan with a deep and passionate gaze, his hand tightly grasping hers, his fingernails digging deeply into her palm.

  With a hint of hatred in his eyes, a dark light flashed by, and the corners of his mouth curled up into a wicked smile. Lan Ruoxue, just wait for your embarrassment!

  "Grandpa He." Lan Ruotong came to He Xiao's side with a well-behaved smile. "Grandpa He! Actually, Xier sister has another gift for you!"

  "Oh? Is it true?" He Xiao Yu turned to Lan Ru Xue, his eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

  Damn it! The trouble you caused hasn't come to an end yet, and now you're trying to frame me. Lan Ruo Xue smiled but didn't respond, her eyes coldly fixed on Lan Ruo Tong's face.

  "Grandpa He! Look, Little Sister is feeling embarrassed, so I'll say it instead. Actually, she wants to draw a picture for you as a congratulatory gift in front of everyone." Lan Ruo Tong smiled and stepped forward to explain, gently patting Lan Ruo Xue, looking like a good older sister. "Xue, actually there's nothing embarrassing about this."

  "What a wonderful thing, not clear why, but seeing you like this makes me feel moved. You have this kind of heart, I'm really too happy! Come on, prepare the four treasures of the study."

  "Sister, go quickly! Don't be shy!" Lan Ruotong's eyes were filled with schadenfreude as she laughed heartily to herself. Let's see how you get out of this one!

  Mr. and Mrs. Lan were worried on the side, anxiously looking at Lan Ruoxue. Ruoxue hadn't even read a book, how could she paint?