SIAS Chapter 290.2

“What do you guys want to eat today? It’s on me!” Yi Qingqing said generously.

She was in a good mood today, and being the birthday girl, she was especially generous!

It’s not like living in the countryside anymore, where they can cook together. Now, if they want to have a get-together, they have to eat out. Those rustic celebrations are finally out of the question.

However, her friends still gave her a heads-up this year, saying there was a surprise, but she didn’t know what it was.

To maintain an air of mystery, Yi Qingqing consciously stopped reading the golden book two weeks ago.

“Oh! The birthday girl is so generous? Then we won’t be polite!”

Li Mengxue had an expression that suggested she was about to take advantage of the situation.

“Don’t be shy with me! Order whatever you want! My wealth is beyond your imagination.” Yi Qingqing said exaggeratedly.

“Aren’t you worried about the cost of eating roast duck? There are so many of us; it’ll cost you tens of yuan!”

“No problem at all! One duck per person, I won’t even feel the pinch!”

A roast duck costs 10 yuan, which is half a month’s wages for a worker. It is truly the most luxurious food in the capital nowadays.

Li Mengxue spoke happily, but inwardly felt like she’d lost a fortune.

If she had known that Comrade Little Golden Flower would be so generous today, she wouldn’t have bothered with all that nonsense; she’d lost out big time!

But the surprise was already prepared; she couldn’t give up halfway.

Li Mengxue barely managed to suppress her craving for roast duck: “Remember this roast duck for now. We can’t have it today. Don’t say anything or ask anything. Just follow our instructions. We’ll take good care of you and make sure you have the most unforgettable birthday ever!”

Yi Qingqing’s curiosity was immediately piqued: “What have you prepared? Can you tell me a little bit?”

“No! I just told you not to ask anything.” Li Mengxue refused decisively, leaving her no room for negotiation.

Comrade Big Golden Flower was ruthless, but she could at least beg others: “Lailai, Lailai~”

“If I tell you, Mengxue will kill me!”

“Ling—”

“I can’t say, I can’t say!”

Yi Qingqing: “…”

Heartless women!

“Ah Yuan, do you know?”

“Don’t even think about asking him. He doesn’t know more than you do. You two are together every day. What could he possibly know that you don’t know?” Li Mengxue poured cold water on her enthusiasm again.

Yi Qingqing: “…”

Oh, well, let nature take its course. She’d offer a small prayer, hoping it was a pleasant surprise, not some ridiculously dramatic shock.

After leaving school, she and her friends took a bus all the way to the foot of the capital.

Then they continued walking, turning left and right, going through many twists and turns. Just as Yi Qingqing was wondering if there was anything good to eat or do nearby, the group suddenly stopped.

Li Mengxue pulled a strip of cloth from her pocket.

Upon seeing the cloth, Yi Qingqing knew that something was wrong.

Immediately afterward, she was blindfolded, and they walked for a short while before stopping again.

Then came the sound of the lock being turned on, followed by a loud bang as the door was pushed open.

“Miss, get ready to get into the sedan chair!”

Li Mengxue’s voice rang out, though she couldn’t suppress her laughter despite her serious expression.

“Hey!” Yi Qingqing cried out in surprise, feeling several hands slip through her thighs and lift her into the air.

With a grab of both hands, she wrapped her arms around both necks.

“Qingqing, be quiet, I can’t see the road!” Qian Lailai’s voice came from her left.

“Qingqing, this is a brand new birthday experience this year–carrying a sedan chair! Hahaha!” Wang Lingling giggled nonstop.

Yi Qingqing understood; she was being lifted up by the two people, one on each side.

Swaying and trembling, they took a few steps, then with a bang, the door slammed shut.

The human-shaped sedan chair quickly disintegrated and disappeared beside her.

“Ahem, you can take those things off your eyes now!”

 

 

 

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