The weather is getting hotter and hotter in early August, and the little kids in the studio seem to be used to high-intensity training. After training for nearly twelve hours a day, they are not as resentful as they were at the beginning.
In the days after meeting Jiang Ning, Su Meng was still full of expectations, but there was no news from him for two consecutive days, and coupled with the busyness in the studio, the matter was shelved until August 6th.
The summer night wind was slightly cool, and the setting sun, accompanied by the sound of frogs croaking, fell on the other side of the mountain.
"Teacher Su, the doorman has your express delivery."
My own express delivery? Su Meng was a little surprised.
Without online shopping, where would the express delivery come from?
"You are awesome too. Director Zhao just asked us teachers to set an example, so why did you just shop online?"
Ji Yun reminded quietly, Su Meng was also very puzzled.
"I didn't buy anything..."
"You take your things back to the dormitory first. If the gossip finds out, you have to go to Director Zhao to file a complaint. Things are different now than before. Teacher Jiang is not here, so we have no backer!"
Su Meng felt strange when she heard this, but she couldn't explain why.
She took a break from get out of class and came to the doorman. The doorman was smoking a cigarette and listening to the radio leisurely. It was really rare for an old man to listen to the radio these days.
"Get a courier?"
"Um."
"It's in the back, get it yourself."
Su Meng searched around the ground but didn't see her name.
Was it a mistake? After all, I didn’t buy anything.
"Um, uncle, I didn't find it. Are you sure you have my express delivery?"
The uncle was a little impatient, holding the cigarette butt in his mouth and picking up the book with both hands.
"What is your name?"
"Su Meng."
The uncle looked at Su Meng, and the impatience in his eyes turned to curiosity.
"Are you Su Meng from No. 24 Middle School, Teacher Su?"
"Um."
Su Meng felt a little uncomfortable being stared at and nodded to herself.
"I'll find two people to help you move to the classroom."
Looking for two people? And move to the classroom?
"No, no, no, I can just get it myself, so I won't bother you."
"Do you want to take it yourself?" The uncle raised his chin and motioned Su Meng to go and see for herself.
When Su Meng walked out of the door and saw the two large boxes of packages, her expression turned bad.
"..."
"Are you going to move it yourself? Or should I find someone to help you?"
There are two big guys, one big and one small. I'm afraid I won't be able to move them three times.
But what is in it? I didn’t buy anything.
"Uncle, I want to take it apart first and take a look."
"There's no need to dismantle it. You can take the small one back to your dormitory, and I'll have the big one moved to the studio for you. That's right. You dismantle it. It will be difficult to move it."
The uncle looked confident, as if he knew more about the contents of this box than Su Meng did.
"Move into my dormitory, move into the studio, I'm afraid it won't be good. I'm sorry to bother you."
"fine!"
Su Meng picked up the small box of parcels and walked in front of her. Following the big box, she turned a corner at some point and headed towards the studio.
"Brother, no, no, you're on the wrong track!"
Su Meng shouted from behind. The two of them had no intention of stopping. Instead, they quickened their pace and walked quickly towards the studio.
After Ji Yun saw the huge express box, she quickly closed the studio door.
"Why did you move into the studio? If Director Zhao sees this, stop scolding me!"
Su Meng stepped through the studio door, breathing heavily.
"I...not, you...huhu..."
I saw the two eldest brothers moving boxes, turned to Su Meng and said: "Happy birthday!"
Then the express box was opened, and inside were the packaged small cakes.
Before Su Meng could react, the studio was already agitated.
"Teacher Su, today is your birthday! Happy birthday!"
Every classmate who came up to take the cake gave Su Meng his blessing.
These little kids seemed to get into the mood faster than Su Meng. They helped her light candles, let her make wishes, blew out candles, and sang happy birthday... all in one go. Su Meng was the only one in the audience who was stunned.
What's the date today? It seems to be August 6th, my birthday.
But who prepared all this? The last time I celebrated my birthday was more than ten years ago, before my parents passed away.
Since her parents passed away, no one remembers Su Meng's birthday.
If no one remembers, you must learn to forget and learn to accept, otherwise it will only increase your troubles.
Over time, Su Meng got used to not having birthdays. Once people turn something into a habit, they will not feel sad, but will only feel that it is natural.
Today, at this unexpected birthday party, everyone seemed to be eating the cake happily, but Su Meng was the only one who couldn't react for a while.
She stared blankly at the package in her hand, her heart filled with mixed feelings, and her head even more confused.
"Teacher Su, you are so thoughtful! These children haven't had sweets for a long time. This box of cakes of yours has made them extremely happy!"
Su Meng wanted to explain, but didn't know how to explain, so she could only smile and nod.
Before the two of them finished speaking, the bell rang for the end of the evening self-study get out of class.
Su Meng held the box in her hand and hurried back to the dormitory.
There is one person in her heart, and only that person knows her birthday and will do these things for her, but... Su Meng is still a little scared.
She pushed open the door and entered the dormitory hastily, looking at the express box in her hand. She was both curious and apprehensive about the contents of the box.
The box is not heavy and makes no noise.
If he guessed correctly, only Jiang Ning could do these things, and only he knew his birthday.
Since the guard uncle let himself hold the express box alone, it means that the things inside are for him.
To say that you are not looking forward to it would be a lie. To say that you are not happy is even more nonsense.
She sent a message to Jiang Ning and received a reply almost instantly.
Su Meng: Did you prepare the express delivery for me?
Jiang Ning: I prepared it for those little bastards. I also prepared a copy for you.
Su Meng: Am I just passing by?
Jiang Ning: Almost.
Just drop by, it's better than nothing!
Su Meng was full of expectations and carefully tore off the tape. Inside the express box was a ball of white.
"What's this?"
Su Meng curiously pulled out the contents of the express box, her face turned pale for a moment.
She finally understood what Jiang Ning meant by "by the way". Didn't she just send the invoice to herself by the way?
Are you telling yourself that if he buys a cake for your birthday, do you have to pay for it yourself?
This bill is so detailed that I wish I could even include the cost of a candle.
3718.64 yuan.
It’s really complete!
Su Meng kicked open the balcony door and stood on the balcony, panting.
Even if Jiang Ning just slapped the bill directly to herself, Su Meng wouldn't be so angry. She gave herself the thought of receiving a gift, but opening it was a joke. It was really not something a human could do!
Su Meng used all her strength to kick the balcony guardrail, making a series of muffled sounds.
"Asshole! Jiang Ning! You bitch!"
A familiar man's voice suddenly came from behind.
"Am I a bitch?"
Su Meng stopped kicking, her hands unconsciously clenched the railing, swallowed nervously, and took a deep breath.
She smelled the familiar scent of lemon. Why hadn't she noticed it just now?
Su Meng turned her head stiffly.
It was obvious that he had tricked me, so why did he feel guilty?
Jiang Ning tilted her head, as if she was thinking seriously.
"That's right, after all, the WeChat note you gave me is..."
"Jiang, prosperity, wealth."
Jiang Ning said these three words clearly and clearly.
She was already very embarrassed when the client heard her scolding him. Before she could deny it, the client who was scolded quickly slapped a label on himself, which confirmed the client's suspicion.
Really, I didn’t even give myself the chance to deny it...
"Why are you here?"
Su Meng admired her ability to change the topic more and more. Since the previous conversation could not be continued, changing the topic quickly would alleviate the embarrassment.
"Celebrate your birthday with me."
Jiang Ning was unhurried and unhurried, as if she was talking about something insignificant.
"Haha...then I really have to thank you for the 'birthday gift' you gave me!"
Since he wanted to bring up this topic, Su Meng naturally didn't want to miss the opportunity to scold him.
"You're welcome."
"..."
Why does he have the face? Can't he understand that what he said is irony?
What is this called celebrating your birthday with yourself? This is called spending money in advance for yourself in disguise!
"The company was good this time. Don't accompany me next time. It's too expensive."
Su Meng turned around and wanted to go back to the dormitory to end this terrible conversation.
"Aren't you happy that those little bastards are celebrating your birthday with you?"
When Jiang Ning asked this question, Su Meng was stunned.
She stopped and stood there for a while.
Are you unhappy? Of course you are. How can you not be happy when you are blessed?
But if you are happy, why should you tell this bastard Jiang Ning!
Although he prepared all this for himself, does he still have to pay for the bill himself?
Although it's reasonable to pay for it yourself, I really can't afford to pay for more than a hundred small cakes!
This birthday couldn't be better.
"It's 10:20 now, and your birthday hasn't passed yet. How about you make another wish? Can I help you make it come true?"
Jiang Ning took out the cash red envelope prepared for Su Meng from her pocket, took it in her hand, and put it behind her back.
The money is not much, 5,200 yuan, but the number is important.
"Really?" Su Meng was dubious.
"Really, I lied to you about my puppy."
Jiang Ning swore an oath, which was so simple that it was a bit funny.
Su Meng thought about it for a long time, and Jiang Ning's palms became nervous and sweaty.
"Do you remember the person I asked you about last time? Can you give me his contact information?"
Jiang Ning paused, holding the red envelope tightly in her hand.
"……another."
Su Meng didn't understand what Jiang Ning meant and thought he was trying to cheat.
"You just said something to ask me to make another wish, and now that I have said it, do you want to go back on it?"
"If you just want to apologize, I don't think it's necessary." Jiang Ning raised her head solemnly and stared at Su Meng, "Is it possible that you still like him after so many years?"
Su Meng hesitated for a long time. She was thinking about this question seriously, but she couldn't tell the answer.
"have no idea."
"If...I mean if, if he still likes you and wants to be with you, you..."
Before Jiang Ning could finish her words, she was interrupted by Su Meng.
"No. Because...I have someone I like." This chapter has been completed!