Reborn, I will never be a licking dog

Chapter 748 The best gift is you.

Birthday dinner.

It's like a festival at home, and the table is full of meals.

"Where's my birthday cake?"

Xu Zhimu looked at it. There was a large table of dishes, but the only thing missing was the cake.

"Eat yours, these dishes are not enough to satisfy you."

As Xu's mother spoke, she held dishes for Liu Ningqing and Bai Yaya, smiling brightly: "Come on, Qingqing, eat more. The turtle skirt is specially made for you. It has a lot of collagen and will replenish the body." , Yaya, you eat too, see how fair and tender your skin is."

"Mom, whose birthday is this!"

Xu Zhimu looked unconvinced.

"Okay, okay, let me give you a taste, little bastard."

Xu's mother picked up a stewed turtle egg and put it in Xu Zhimu's bowl. This was the second most nutritious thing in the pot of turtle.

Xu Zhimu: **

Father Xu: (–)? ?

Have you been scolded?And he was told everything about his father.

But today the large table of dishes is all cooked by others, so just accept it if you feel aggrieved.

Anyway, from a genetic point of view, I don't suffer any disadvantages.

Liu Ningqing smiled secretly, her eyes filled with warm colors. She really liked the relaxed atmosphere of this family.

She cut the soft-shell turtle skirt in the bowl in half with chopsticks and put it into Xu Zhimu's bowl.

"Humph! Whoever is the husband feels sorry for you."

Xu Zhimu looked at his father proudly and immediately put pressure on his mother.

Xu's mother scolded the little brat in her heart, but she always felt a little embarrassed when she was an old married couple.

Father Xu also coughed dryly, pretending to be cold and silent.

"You are the only one with a lot of clever ideas. Eat, eat, eat, eat more."

Xu's mother picked up a piece of pork ribs and gave it to Xu's father. She was a little embarrassed and lowered her head to eat.

Xu's father looked calm, but he obviously couldn't help but smile.

There was a peaceful atmosphere at the table.

The only thing I have to say is a bit uncomfortable.

That was Bai Yaya who was eating dog food inside and out.

I don't know who to envy for a while.

Life is not easy, Yaya sighed.

……

It was completely dark outside.

At the gate of the community, Uncle Ma was leisurely drinking herbal tea and reading the newspaper in the security booth with his legs crossed.

A car came to the gate of the community and honked its horn.

"Who's back? This is..."

Uncle Ma put down the newspaper and stuck his head out to look at the car in front of him.

The family members have been neighbors for 20 to [-] years, and the owner of the car can even write down the license plate number.

He rubbed his presbyopic eyes and looked out the window, but he didn't have time to see the license plate number clearly.

When he saw the driver's window rolled down and a familiar face appeared, Uncle Ma suddenly let out a sigh.

"I haven't seen you for a long time, by the way, little..."

Before Uncle Ma finished speaking, in the back seat of the car, the window slowly lowered, and a pretty face with a weak look leaned out of the window.

Facing the slight night breeze, the people in the car looked at the familiar family courtyard, the room with warm lights, and Uncle Ma with a surprised and curious look in front of them.

All of this is so familiar, and she can really come back to all of this now.

The girl's eyes narrowed into crescent shapes.

"Grandpa Ma, long time no see..."

……

In the room.

While everyone was eating, Xu's mother's cell phone suddenly rang. She picked up the phone and listened to the voice inside.

His eyes subconsciously glanced at the door, and then at Xu Zhimu, as if he was expecting something.

"what's up?"

Xu Zhimu noticed his mother's eyes and asked.

Mother Xu put down her phone and said, "Don't you want a cake? I ordered takeout and your cake has arrived. Go get it at the door."

Now mom and dad are also very good at using the food delivery platform. After all, it is their son's business, and placing an order every day is considered a reward for his son's pocket money.

"Row."

Xu Zhimu nodded and stood up. It would be great if his mother could prepare a cake for him, so he didn't have to choose anything.

But Xu Zhimu didn't notice that the other people at the table had a smile flashing in their eyes at this moment.

Xu Zhimu turned around and came to the door. The moment he reached out and touched the doorknob, all the lights in the room suddenly went out.

The corridor was also dark, and the sudden darkness of the light made Xu Zhimu feel that his eyes were completely dark.

Power out?

Before Xu Zhimu could react, a faint fragrance suddenly drifted from the corridor.

The fragrance of gardenia…

Over the years, Xu Zhimu has only smelled this fragrance on two people.

One is An Xiaomi, and the other is her mother.

Xu Zhimu thought for a moment that the door of An Xiaomi's house was not closed tightly, and the scent wafted over.

The next moment, Xu Zhimu's ears heard the sound of a match being rubbed, a slight smell of sulfur, and a small flame, the only light in the dark corridor.

Then, the match burned and the candles were lit.

The faint light of the candle, like the stars in the dark night sky, is like the dark clouds that have been pushed away from the sky at this moment.

Candles are lit one by one, as if the stars are awakened.

Although the starlight is weak, the starlight in the sky can still illuminate the person you want to see...

These words were said by Xu Zhimu to An Xiaomi on the rooftop of the hospital the night before her operation.

At this moment, Xu Zhimu's pupils slowly became brighter. Under the light of candles, Xu Zhimu saw the cake with his name written on it.

And, the slender little hands holding the cake were looking up, and those eyes that were as bright as stars under the candlelight seemed to span a galaxy.

The hazy tears were filled with joy and excitement.

Xu Zhimu felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Looking at the familiar face in front of him, he was afraid that he was hallucinating.

He rubbed his eyes vigorously, and then stretched out his hand to touch her cheek, but he was afraid that he was really dreaming.

Xu Zhimu, who was so anxious and nervous, made the girl in front of him couldn't help but smile proudly.

I can see his expression.

She endured the pain and secretly strengthened her training.

She begged the doctor and was finally allowed to leave the hospital early.

She asked everyone to hide it from Xu Zhimu, just to give him the most special birthday surprise...

All these efforts are worth it.

"I'm back...brother Zhimu!"

An Xiaomi held the cake, but the words in her mouth were sweeter than butter.

Xu Zhimu felt as if his throat was stuck with glue. The corners of his eyes felt sour, and his voice was hoarse with excitement: "Fool...why...didn't you wait for me to pick you up?"

Xu Zhimu's hands could finally be placed on An Xiaomi's thin cheeks, and he rubbed them lightly.

Although An Xiaomi's surgery was successful, her body is still weak. Originally, An Xiaomi's cheeks were melon-shaped with a little fleshiness.

But now she looked even smaller. Xu Zhimu felt that he could hold her little face with just one slap.

It's really scary to hold it in your hand.

"Of course... I don't want to miss your birthday. We have spent it together every year in the past. This time, I don't want to be an exception."

An Xiaomi rubbed his palm, a heart-wrenching smile appeared on her thin cheeks.There are 21 candles in total.

Like 21 stars.

"This is the 20th birthday I spent with you. You said that every year, a star will light up in our starry sky. I'm glad... I didn't miss this day this year, too. I can finally say this to you personally.”

There seemed to be a starry sky flickering in An Xiaomi's eyes, and her voice was sweet and soft.

"Brother Zhimu, happy birthday!"

As An Xiaomi finished speaking, there was a burst of applause.

Everyone came over. Mother Xu's eyes were filled with tears, and her brows were filled with joy.

Xu Zhimu looked back at everyone blankly. Judging from everyone's expressions, it was obvious that they all knew.

It was a surprise.

Xu Zhimu admitted that he almost couldn't control his emotions if there wasn't a cake lying in front of the two of them.

He must have hugged An Xiaomi tightly in his arms now.

"Silly girl……"

Xu Zhimu wiped the corners of his eyes and looked at the girl in front of him, whom he wanted to come back day and night. His eyes were full of love that could melt people.

"Hey~ It's not just Xiaomi who came back, why doesn't Xiaomumu say hello to others?"

Xiaomi's mother said with a smile. Looking at Xu Zhimu's appearance at this moment, she pointed at the cake held by An Xiaomi.

"The candles are already lit, let's make a wish first!"

Behind the dim candlelight, An Xiaomi's eyes shone with anticipation.

Xu Zhimu looked at her closely and chuckled: "If you can come back today, my biggest wish this year will have been fulfilled."

The soft words made An Xiaomi's ears soften. A touch of rosy appeared on her fair and pretty face. She lowered her head slightly in embarrassment and raised the cake higher.

Xu Zhimu smiled, closed his eyes and made a wish. When he opened his eyes, he gently blew out the candle.

The lights are on.

"Happy birthday!"

Everyone clapped and sang birthday songs together. The joy of meeting again after a long separation and the atmosphere of finally being reunited made everyone couldn't help but smile.

"Come on, come on, Xiaomi, come and sit down. Mom has stewed egg custard in the pot for you. I'll stir-fry some vegetables for you."

Xu's mother happily took Xiaomi into the room, put on an apron, and then went into the kitchen to work.

At the dinner table, everyone was asking about An Xiaomi's health.

"Xiaomi, didn't the doctor say it will take another half a month? Why are you back so soon?"

Everyone knew that the news that An Xiaomi was coming back early was actually a day or two ago. They had been hiding it from Xu Zhimu to give him a surprise, and now they finally met.

"Because my body is recovering well. The doctor said that as long as I rest for a month at most, I can almost live like a normal person. Maybe I can go to school with Sister Ningqing and Yaya."

An Xiaomi smiled sweetly and lived like a normal person. This idea of ​​being ordinary was a luxury for her.

"Yes, yes! When Xiaomi gets well, we will drink milk tea and eat hot pot together!" Bai Yaya was also looking forward to it.

"Uh-huh!"

An Xiaomi nodded with a smile.

"You, don't get carried away. It's not a day or two to take care of your body. It won't be too late to go to school after you're fully recovered."

Xiaomi's mother rubbed An Xiaomi's head and said patiently.

"But... I'm so bored at home. If I get better, this semester might be over... The doctor said that as long as I pay attention, there won't be any problems."

An Xiaomi started acting coquettishly towards her mother again, but Xiaomi's mother was a bit firm this time.

She sighed slightly and said, "Obey, you go to school. Zhimu and Ningqing also have their own things to do, and they can't keep looking at you. What are you going to do with your daily life?"

When An Xiaomi heard this, he looked a little disappointed and said, pouting his lips and hanging his head in frustration.

Now An Xiaomi can't handle many things by herself, and she still has difficulty walking.

If he wants to go to school, he will need at least a month of recuperation, and he will also need someone to accompany him all the time.

Xu Zhimu thought about it and realized that his house in Binhai could actually allow An Xiaomi to recuperate, but if someone came to visit occasionally, his parents would come and have a look, but there were still fewer rooms.

Xu Zhimu thought for a while, and it seemed that it would be better to discuss with the neighbor opposite and buy the house opposite as soon as possible.

In this way, it would be no problem if An Xiaomi wanted to go to Binhai in advance to recuperate. Anyway, Xu Zhimu didn't plan to let An Xiaomi live in the dormitory.

After returning, he arranged for An Xiaomi to live in the guest room directly, or in the opposite room, anyway, he would not be alone with the little maid Bai Yaya.

"If Xiaomi wants to go to school early, she can."

Xu Zhimu smiled and said: "In a few days, I will go to the Binhai house and buy the neighbor's house opposite. If Xiaomi wants to change her mood, she can just move there. Auntie, you can also accompany Xiaomi, every day Taking a walk around school will make you feel better and will be good for your health.”

Xu Zhimu's suggestion made An Xiaomi's eyes light up and she nodded her head.

Xiaomi's mother also thought about it. The doctor also said that the patient has experienced such great psychological pressure and has lived in a depressing environment like the hospital for such a long time. A change of environment and mood will be more beneficial to the condition.

Moreover, Xu Zhimu's parents are about to start working, and An's father has to go back to work immediately after taking leave for so long. According to An's father's temper, he will definitely have to go deep into the front line again, and he may not see them more than a few times a month.

With only her and An Xiaomi left at home, the mood might become even more depressed.

Finally, Xiaomi's mother said: "Is this too troublesome for you? Buying a house is not a trivial matter."

"It's not troublesome. In fact, I originally planned to buy the house opposite so that you can have a place to live when you visit with us. If you don't believe me, ask my mom."

Xu Zhimu turned the topic to his mother.

Xu's mother also nodded immediately and said with a smile: "Yes, we have talked about it before. This guy can make some money now anyway, and we can also enjoy his blessings, as long as it helps Xiaomi's condition."

"Then, let's wait until we take Xiaomi to visit her grandparents and talk to the doctor in the next two days."

Mother Xiaomi felt warm in her heart and nodded with a smile.

……

night.

Xu Zhimu washed up, came to the room, and looked at Liu Ningqing, who was reading some precautions during pregnancy preparation and even some prenatal education books.

Since becoming pregnant, Liu Ningqing has not picked up a paintbrush because she is afraid that ink and ink will have an impact on her child.

Usually I just read books, knit sweaters, or help Xu Zhimu look at the company bills, just sorting them out in order.

"Qingqing, I want to go and have a chat with Xiaomi, okay?"

Xu Zhimu walked to the bed and looked at Liu Ningqing's cheek.

Liu Ningqing raised her head, her eyes still as gentle as water. She looked at Xu Zhimu. After a few seconds, she slowly said, "Are you coming back tonight?"

"Of course, I'm just going to chat."

Xu Zhimu smiled, An Xiaomi was still very weak now, and he didn't dare to let him mess around.

"Well, then you go."

Liu Ningqing nodded and continued to read with her head down.

Her lack of jealousy made Xu Zhimu somewhat uncomfortable.

He stood up: "Then I'll go there first. It won't take long, but if you're sleepy, just go to sleep first and don't have to wait for me."

"Oh…"

Liu Ningqing responded. She raised her head, her gentle eyes flashing with fleeting emotions.

She pursed her lips slightly.

Xu Zhimu understood, lowered his head, and kissed her pink lips.

"I almost forgot about the goodnight kiss today."

The ambiguous aura made Liu Ningqing's complexion slightly rosy. She picked up the book and covered half of her cheeks.

"From now on... don't let me remind you all the time..."

The girl's voice was as soft as ever, and also had this coquettishness that made people want to agree to everything she wanted.

"Remember, my dear wife."

Xu Zhimu lowered his head again, and kissed her slightly swollen belly.

"Good night."

Here it is, this is to make up for yesterday’s meal. I’ll have it later tonight, but I don’t know what time it is.

Thanks for the support.