sovbooks Chapter 39 The Past of Zi Nu
Chapter 39 The Past of Zi Nu
"Um?"
"Thank you."
"What are you thanking me for?"
"Thank you... for agreeing to host Xia Yan's first birthday party."
"He's my son," Xia Bing said. "Isn't it only right to throw him a first birthday party?"
"But..." Jingni whispered, "he's not just my son."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean..." Jing Ni looked up at him, "Li Wu also has a son."
"Will she feel... like I stole her thunder?"
Xia Bing was stunned for a moment.
He really hadn't thought of that.
"No," he said. "Li Wu isn't that kind of person."
"And..." he paused, "Xia Yan's first birthday celebration can also be held for Li Wu's son."
"Two sons, celebrating together."
Jing Ni was stunned.
"Let's do it together?"
"Yes." Xia Bing nodded. "They're all my sons, what's the point of separating them?"
Jingni looked at him, her eyes slightly red.
"Xia Bing..."
"Don't cry." Xia Bing smiled. "Why are you crying? It's not a big deal."
"I was just..." Jing Ni choked up, "moved."
"What's so moving?"
"I'm touched that you're willing to treat us all the same."
Xia Bing reached out and gently wiped away her tears.
"Fool, you are all my women."
"Your children are all my children."
"I won't be biased."
Jingni nodded and buried her face in his chest.
"Um."
The two fell asleep in each other's arms.
Outside the window, the moonlight was like water.
……
(The night in Xinzheng City remains quiet.)
(Some happiness is just that simple.)
the day after tomorrow.
Xia Bing's residence was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers.
Today is the first birthday party for my two children.
Early in the morning, everyone started getting busy.
Xia Bing, dressed in new clothes, greeted the guests in the courtyard.
Zi Nu was the first to arrive.
"Young Master Xia," she said with a smile, "Congratulations!"
"You're too kind, Miss Zi Nu," Xia Bing returned the greeting. "Please come in."
Zi Nu walked into the courtyard, her gaze sweeping over the surroundings.
"Well arranged."
"They did it all," Xia Bing said with a smile. "I didn't help much."
"That's excellent," Zi Nu said with a smile. "Young Master Xia is truly blessed."
"Likewise."
Zi Nu walked inside.
Xia Bing continued to wait at the door.
After a while, Han Fei and Wei Zhuang also arrived.
"Young Master Xia," Han Fei said, bowing slightly, "Congratulations!"
"Young Master Han Fei, you're too kind," Xia Bing returned the greeting. "Please come in."
"good."
Han Fei and Wei Zhuang entered the courtyard.
Wei Zhuang remained as stern as ever, but he nodded when he saw Xia Bing.
"Xia Bing."
"Brother Wei Zhuang."
The two exchanged a smile, which served as a greeting.
……
9:00 AM (巳时).
Most of the guests have arrived.
Xia Bing's courtyard was bustling with activity.
The two birthday children sat on a large table, surrounded by various items for the first birthday celebration.
Writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, abacus, coins, sword, zither, rouge...
Everything is available.
"Let's begin," Xia Bing said with a smile.
A crowd gathered around, watching the two children.
Xia Yan looked at the items on the table, hesitated for a moment, and then reached out and grabbed a calligraphy brush.
"A pen?" Jing Ni was somewhat surprised.
"It seems Xia Yan wants to be a scholar in the future," Zi Nu said with a smile.
"What's wrong with scholars?" Xia Bing asked. "Scholars can govern the world."
"That's true."
On the other side, Li Wu's son also grabbed an item.
It is a wooden sword.
"A sword?" Li Wu smiled. "It seems he wants to be a swordsman in the future."
"Greetings, swordsman." Xia Bing smiled. "My swordsmanship is perfect for him to learn."
Everyone laughed.
After the baby's first birthday celebration, everyone sat down for a meal.
The courtyard was bustling with activity, filled with laughter.
……
After several rounds of drinks...
Xia Bing, holding a wine glass, moved among the guests.
"Young Master Xia," Han Fei approached, "I'd like to offer you a toast."
"Young Master Han Fei, you're too kind." Xia Bing raised her glass. "Please."
The two drank it all in one gulp.
"Young Master Xia," Han Fei put down his wine cup, "I have a suggestion."
"What suggestion?"
"Young Master Xia is exceptionally talented and possesses superb martial arts skills," Han Fei said, looking at him. "Why don't you come and help me?"
"Help you?" Xia Bing raised an eyebrow. "Help you with what?"
"Help me... govern South Korea."
Xia Bing fell silent.
"Young Master Han Fei, you should know... I don't really want to get involved in these conflicts."
"I know," Han Fei nodded, "but South Korea needs talent."
"And Young Master Xia... is exactly the kind of talent I need."
"I……"
"Young Master Xia, there's no need to rush to answer," Han Fei said with a smile. "Tell me when you've thought it through."
"good."
Xia Bing nodded.
He knew Han Fei meant well.
But he really had no interest in governing the country.
All he wanted was to protect the people around him.
……
The banquet was halfway through.
Yan Lingji suddenly walked up to Xia Bing.
"Xia Bing."
"What's wrong?"
"I want to show you something," she said mysteriously.