Free Web NovelChapter 672: Chapter 235: Both Girlfriends Drank Too Much? Great! (8000 words, asking for monthly pass)_4
After Wang Yuchen finished speaking, she looked at Bai Weixi, whose beautiful eyes were already glistening with tears, and pulled her into a tight hug.
"Hee hee, Bai, happy birthday!"
A moved Bai Weixi replied, "Thank you, Yuchen. We’ll always be best friends."
Next, it was Wang Lisha’s turn to go on stage and offer her birthday wishes.
"Weixi, although we’ve only known each other for a little over two months, you’ve made the most profound impression on me. It’s not just because of your fairy-like appearance, but because of your kind heart...
"Bai, I wish you a happy birthday, happiness every day, and eternal joy!"
As guest after guest went on stage to offer their birthday wishes, it was soon Zhong Tingyue’s turn.
Everyone present, except for the host, knew about the relationship between Zhong Tingyue, Li Yuan, and Bai Weixi.
Seeing Zhong Tingyue take the stage, Bai Weixi instantly felt a spike of nervousness. When the stage lights fell upon Zhong Tingyue’s perfect figure and exquisite face, she immediately became the center of attention.
Wang Shuai muttered under his breath, "Yuan sure has good taste. The second sister-in-law’s looks and figure are absolutely flawless."
"No, there’s also the third and fourth sister-in-law. They’re all campus beauties. Any one of them would be the undisputed number one beauty at our school. I’m dying of envy. I don’t even dare to imagine how happy Yuan must be."
Xu Zhi teased, "When you’re as loaded and talented as Yuan, you can find several beautiful girlfriends, too."
Wang Shuai pouted, "Several? If I could find just one like the four sisters-in-law, I’d worship her every day. Damn it, now that you and Yuan are both taken, I’m the only single guy left. This won’t do. I need to find a girlfriend, and fast..."
Ding Shanshan also leaned toward Xu Tingrou with a strange look, whispering, "Tingrou, what kind of wish do you think Tingyue will offer?"
"I don’t know," Xu Tingrou shook her head. She truly had no idea how Zhong Tingyue could possibly offer a birthday wish to her own "love rival."
Li Yuan also waited with a mix of anxiety and anticipation for Zhong Tingyue to speak. He wasn’t overly worried, however, because he knew she was a clever woman. And clever women tend to say clever things.
Zhong Tingyue’s pearly teeth parted slightly, her beautiful eyes meeting Bai Weixi’s as she began to speak slowly.
"Weixi, sometimes, I really envy you. And sometimes, I really resent myself. But, since our paths have crossed and we’re faced with this choice, it’s hard for either of us to let go...
"Weixi, happy birthday. I hope all your future birthdays are as happy as today.
"Oh, and Weixi, in all sincerity, you look truly beautiful tonight!"
After she finished, Zhong Tingyue gracefully walked off the stage, leaving the host with a slightly puzzled expression.
As a professional, she sensed that something had been slightly off about that moment.
"Everyone has offered their birthday wishes to our birthday girl," the host announced.
"Before Director Li, the birthday girl’s boyfriend, gives his special birthday wish, let’s first enjoy a unique performance prepared by our hotel—the ’Bonfire Banquet!’ I hope you all enjoy it."
As the host’s voice faded, nineteen points of light suddenly ignited beside the green lawn. Then, to the astonishment of the entire audience, nineteen fireworks shot into the sky, bursting into a series of dazzling patterns...
"Wow, what a beautiful shower of fireworks! Quick, record this! I never thought I’d see such gorgeous fireworks in Modu."
"So beautiful, so romantic, so blissful! Tonight’s party fulfills all my fantasies for a birthday celebration: flowers, music, fine food, friends, fireworks, a lover..."
"So, so many fireworks! Talented Li really spared no expense. He’s so extravagant. If I were Weixi, I’d be moved to tears."
"Quick, get your phones out and take pictures! We have to capture all of this and post it in the class group chat to make everyone jealous."
"We don’t even need to. There are professional videographers here recording everything."
The fireworks show lasted for a full half-hour, finally drawing to a reluctant close amidst the crowd’s gasps of amazement.
The host returned to the center of the stage and invited Li Yuan up.
"Director Li, it’s your turn for the grand finale! Please offer your most sincere birthday wish to your girlfriend. Handsome guys and beautiful girls, let’s hear some applause!"
"Right here!" Xu Zhi shouted, clapping enthusiastically. The other students joined in, eagerly waiting for Li Yuan’s birthday wish.
Everyone was incredibly curious. Li Yuan had spent a fortune to prepare such a luxurious birthday banquet. With his other girlfriend, Zhong Tingyue, also present, what kind of sweet nothings would he say to Bai Weixi?
Li Yuan stood on the stage, looking down at the mostly familiar faces. Being used to grand occasions, he wasn’t particularly nervous.
"First off, I’d like to welcome all of you to Bai’s birthday party. It was prepared a bit hastily, so please forgive us if the hospitality is lacking...
"Standing here today to wish Bai a happy birthday marks the third time in my life I’ve done so, but this is the first time I can do it so openly."
As soon as Li Yuan said this, those who knew the "inside story," like Wang Yuchen, Xu Zhi, and Wang Shuai, erupted in laughter.
As his high school classmates, they knew Li Yuan had celebrated Bai Weixi’s birthday before. Back then, however, he would secretly give her gifts, while her actual birthday parties were spent with her parents...
