Wei Jing's birthday was on the 23rd of December. There were only seven days left before the most important Lunar New Year in China.
Hong Zhi and Sun Zhenghao were both from City W. As soon as the winter break started, they packed up and went back to their hometown. They could only miss Wei Jing's birthday party regretfully.
Eighteen years old.
This was a watershed. On this day, it meant that Wei Jing had officially become an adult and could bear legal responsibilities. He was an independent adult.
Wei Zhe was so excited that he wanted to make a big deal out of it and announce to the world that his stupid rabbit had become an adult again. When Wei Jing heard about it, he quickly stopped him. He said, "There's no need to go through so much trouble. Let's just gather all our acquaintances and have a meal together."
Wei Zhe was about to refute when he suddenly thought of something. He swallowed his words and said, "Alright then!"
"Then I'll call Xu Jiahui and ask them to come to our house on the 23rd," Wei Jing said as he took out his phone. Unexpectedly, the man beside him suddenly grabbed his hand and stopped him. The teenager looked up and asked blankly, "What's wrong? Is there a problem? "
"Your eighteenth birthday is such an important event. Shouldn't we go to your grandparents' place to celebrate it?" Wei Zhe said.
After Wei Jing's biological grandfather retired a few years ago, he moved to B City with the old lady. When Wei Jing was on vacation, he would go over to stay with the old man for a while, but in the end, he would still return to his own small villa.
This caused him to feel guilty towards his grandparents. Now that his elder brother had mentioned it, he immediately reacted and said in annoyance, "Big Brother, if you didn't mention it, I would have forgotten to discuss it with my grandparents."
When Old Master and Old Master first moved to City B, they lived in a small villa bought by Wei Zhe. It was located right next to the villa they were living in now. There were nannies to take care of everything. After living there for a month or two, the two of them could not stand the loneliness and loneliness. There was no one to chat with them and they felt lonely.
After living there for about half a year, the two of them used their savings to buy a small residential house in the suburbs. Together with a group of old people who lived nearby, they danced in the square, knitted sweaters, and sang folk songs. They lived a very comfortable life.
Wei Jing didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he found out. Seeing that the old man didn't want to come back, he didn't force him, but he had to accept the nanny.
Old Madam and the others were in their sixties this year. Perhaps it was because of Wei Jing that they had something to look forward to in life. In the past few years, their health had improved a lot compared to before. However, their age was still there. If anything happened, it would be more convenient for them to have a nanny around.
What he didn't expect was that before Wei Jing's call was made, the old madam's call came first.
The old lady on the other end of the phone said in a clear voice, "Xiaojing, isn't it your 18th birthday in a few days? I want to talk to you about something. A few of our close relatives want to come and take a look. What do you think? "
"Sure!" Wei Jing agreed. "My uncles are coming over. As their nephew, I will naturally entertain them well."
Wei Jing hadn't interacted much with Old Madame's relatives over the years. Their relationship was neither good nor bad, but on the surface, it was still okay. Now that they wanted to come over, he would naturally do his part as a host.
"Okay, not many people are coming. It's just your granduncle's and grandaunt's families. I'll go back to the villa tomorrow. Will we have the banquet outside or at home?" Thinking of her obedient and kind grandson, Old Madame almost couldn't wait to pull him out and show him off in front of others.
Her grandson! He had grown up.
"It should be at home! Anyway, the place is big enough … Wait, let me ask Big Brother for his opinion, "Wei Jing said a little uncertainly.
"Okay, you can discuss it." Old Madame could tell that Wei Zhe was really good to Wei Jing. He probably took this matter more seriously than she did. After exchanging a few more words, they hung up the phone.
Wei Zhe stood beside Wei Jing and listened to their conversation. He pointed at the villa and said, "We'll have the banquet in the villa next door. Since your uncles are coming over, they can stay in the guest room next door. It looks like there will be a lot of people, so let's make it a buffet."
"Why don't we have the banquet in our house?" Wei Jing glanced at the man strangely.
Wei Zhe blinked. He deliberately dragged out the last syllable with a sense of mystery. "This is a secret."
Wei Jing: "…"
It took about five hours to travel between City W and City B by train. However, it was very difficult for the whole family to buy tickets during the Spring Festival. In the end, they could only grit their teeth and buy plane tickets. They rushed over at about six o 'clock in the evening the next day.
Old Madame and the rest wanted to pick them up at the airport, but Wei Jing persuaded them to go back. They were old, and there was a traffic jam during the Spring Festival. It was best to avoid it as much as possible.
There were not many people coming from City W this time. There were a total of seven people. Four from Eldest Uncle's family came. They were Eldest Uncle's grandfather, his two sons, and his eldest son's grandson. Eldest Aunt's family came. Eldest Uncle worked in City A, so he would come to the address they gave him after work in the evening.
Wei Jing called for two cars. Excluding the driver, there were just enough seats for four people in each car.
They put their luggage in the back of the car. Since Eldest Uncle's family sat in one car, Wei Jing could only sit with Eldest Aunt's family. Xu Gen, who was Eldest Aunt's youngest son, sat in the front seat. Wei Jing squeezed in the back seat with the other two people.
The heater in the car was on full blast. The white-haired woman glanced at the young man with a warm smile on her face. "This car must have cost a lot! Xiaojing is really amazing. He can make a lot of money so quickly. "
"It's all my eldest brother's car," Wei Jing said.
Back then, the woman wanted to give her youngest son to the two elders to be their adopted son. When Wei Jing came back, she secretly scolded him. Now, decades had passed in the blink of an eye. Although there was no need to hold on to those small grudges from back then, in his heart, Wei Jing liked Eldest Uncle's family more.
Xu Gen and Wei Jing were born in the same year. He was only 18 years old now, but he had already dropped out of school this year. According to Old Madame, it seemed that he could not continue to study. No matter how his parents persuaded him, he refused to go to school. In the end, they had no choice but to let him be.
Wei Jing felt that it was a pity when he heard this. However, since it was his own choice, as an outsider, he could not say much.
They were stuck in traffic for more than two hours before they finally arrived at the villa. When they saw that they had returned, a servant came up to them with a warm smile on her face. The group of people was shocked when they received their luggage.
Wei Jing walked in front and said, "I've already asked someone to tidy up the guest room. It's upstairs. I'll take Eldest Uncle and his family to have a look. On the way, you can put your things away. If there's anything inappropriate, you can tell me."
"This is where you usually live?" The woman felt that her eyes could not take it all in. She was not educated and was not cultured. Even so, she could see that this world was very different from the world they lived in.
"My eldest brother and I live next door." Wei Jing raised his hand and pointed. "This is where Grandpa and Grandma live. Unfortunately, they don't like it. They think it's too quiet and want to move to the suburbs. The two of them stayed here yesterday and should be waiting for you now. "
As soon as Wei Jing finished speaking, the two elders in thick Tang suits came out of the villa to welcome them.
When everyone saw each other, they had to say some polite words and compliment each other.
Wei Jing took advantage of the opportunity to say a few words to coax the group of people. When they arrived at the guest room, the others did not have any problems. Xu Gen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly looked up. "Don't you have a computer?"
Wei Jing was stunned. "Is a laptop okay?"
According to seniority, Xu Gen was Wei Jing's uncle. However, the two of them were about the same age, so Wei Jing could not call him by his full name. In the end, he just called him by his name.
"No." Xu Gen was a little troubled. "The laptop will lag."
Wei Jing felt that he understood a little. "… If you want to play games, you can come to my house." He pointed next door. "There's an arcade on the third floor of my house. There's everything there."
"… Thank you." Xu Gen smiled faintly.
Wei Jing felt that time was really magical. The once sloppy brat had now become a quiet and shy … otaku? Wei Jing really could not think of anything else other than this word.
The adults in front of them were chatting together. As the host, Wei Jing could not leave the table. Moreover, the young man who had just spoken to him was the only one who was the same age as him. He could not help but chat with him. "I heard from Eldest Missy that you're not studying anymore. Why?"
"I'm not good at studying." Xu Gen scratched his head. "Even if I go to university, I won't be able to get into a good university. It's a waste of money."
"Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?" Wei Jing asked.
Xu Gen was stunned. He had dropped out of school in July this year. For the past six months, he had been staying at home to eat, drink, play, and play games. His family had told him to look for a job after the New Year. When the time came, he would just find a place to work and suffer.
When Wei Jing saw this, he knew that the child did not have any ideas. He asked tactfully, "Do you have anything you want to do in the future?"
Xu Gen did not need to think about it. He answered reflexively, "Play games."
Wei Jing, "…" Very good. It was very suitable for an otaku's hobby.
Now, even without Wei Jing's reminder, Xu Gen knew that he was not reliable. He sighed dejectedly. "Forget it. We'll talk about it later!"
Since Xu Gen interrupted the topic himself, Wei Jing naturally couldn't continue to speak. Everyone had their own life and should be responsible for their own choices.
Xu Gen's brother, Xu Yuan, was 27 years old this year. He was in the IT industry and had a good salary. However, he often worked overtime. He had previously agreed to come today but did not succeed. He called them and said that he would come tomorrow night.
The next day, Wei Jing went to work as usual. It was almost the Chinese New Year holiday and the company was a little busy.
Xu Gen ran over to find Wei Jing to play games. In the game hall on the third floor, Wei Jing would play some Super Mario games when he was young. Now, he was addicted to drawing and couldn't extricate himself. Xu Gen threw himself on the computer, looking like a deep networm. Other things couldn't get his attention at all.
Wei Jing looked at the familiar scene on the screen and watched as Xu Gen flew up and down inside.
He was suddenly curious. He asked, "Are you good at this game?"
"Yes, it's not bad." Xu Gen answered casually with one hand on the keyboard and the other on the mouse.
"What rank are you at?"
"Bright Diamond."
"Are you at the Challenger level?"
"Yes."
"You're so good." Wei Jing sighed sincerely. "My two roommates struggled for a few months before they managed to level up from Bronze to Silver. Every day, they would lament that the game was difficult."
Xu Gen, who had not been praised for a long time, shook his hands and failed to move. The enemy found an opportunity and killed him in an instant. He was a little annoyed but also a little proud. He said, "This is nothing. God probably placed the talent points in the wrong place. They clicked on learning while I clicked on gaming. "
"Hahahaha!" Wei Jing laughed out loud.
The two of them were like ordinary friends, staying in the game hall. Wei Jing looked at the dwarf jumping around on the big screen and then looked at Xu Gen's cool operation on the computer. He suddenly realized something.
"Oh right, if you like to play games, you can play professional games!" Wei Jing suddenly jumped up. "Or you can do a game livestream. Both of these seem to be quite profitable."
Then … Xu Gen's hands shook again.
Wei Jing was silent for two seconds and said, "I don't know if I can train with my shaking hands. Otherwise … it won't work!"
Xu Gen was about to vomit blood. Who was he doing this for? It was all because of him. Although Xu Gen was' dead ', their team had a great advantage. They had already pushed to the high ground, and only one person was left on the other side. They were basically guaranteed to win.
He stopped looking at the computer and turned to look at Wei Jing. "I know a little about the livestream that you're talking about, but is it possible to be a professional gamer just because you want to?"
Wei Jing looked up blankly. "I don't know. Why don't I call my big brother and ask?"
"Forget it!" Xu Gen was scared when he thought of the tall young man he saw yesterday.
Wei Jing scratched his head and pointed at the computer. He suggested carelessly, "Then why don't we try livestreaming first? We won't lose anything anyway."
Xu Gen said, "… Okay!"
Live streaming had suddenly emerged in the past two years. Because it was not as serious as the anti-pornography campaign of the modern era, most of the people who made money were female streamers who skirted the boundaries. Hot figures, sweet singing voices, and revealing beautiful legs made a group of people cry and howl in the bullet screen.
Xu Gen registered an account, downloaded the livestreaming software, and started playing games.
It was his first time livestreaming, and he did not have the experience of watching other people's livestreams. Some of the netizens who clicked in by mistake felt that it was boring and left. Some of them stayed because they were bored, but they were quickly convinced by Xu Gen's cool operation.
Someone asked, "Are you going to open a smurf account to help others score points?"
Xu Gen was confused. "Ah," he said shyly, "I don't have a smurf account yet."
With one person speaking, the others soon followed suit. The number of viewers was not high, and the gifts were pitifully few. After a whole afternoon of livestreaming, a few people probably saw that he was doing well and gave him some small gifts as encouragement.
After the livestream ended, Wei Jing looked at the pitiful gifts that did not exceed ten yuan. "Why don't … we forget about it!" This was too little!
"No!" Xu Gen was very happy. "I've decided. I want to continue livestreaming."
Wei Jing patted him on the shoulder. "Good luck!"
That afternoon, Xu Gen's brother, Xu Yuan, rushed over. Xu Yuan and Xu Gen had the same blood flowing in their bodies, but their personalities were completely different. One was tactful and courteous, while the other was taciturn and reclusive.
Wei Jing and Xu Yuan had met twice, both times in City W. This was the first time they met in City A.
They finished a lively dinner together.
As the adults chatted, the three of them, as well as Eldest Uncle's son, gathered together. Wei Jing sat with Xu Gen, Xu Yuan sat with Youngest Uncle's son, Chen Ming. Wei Zhe was still working overtime in the company and had yet to return.
Chen Ming mocked himself, "Wei Xiaojing, I didn't expect your family to be so well off. This is something we can't achieve even if we work our whole lives."
"It's all my brother's." Wei Jing rubbed his nose. "I don't have the ability to earn so much money."
"Don't be so modest." Xu Yuan pushed his black-rimmed glasses up his nose. "You're a student of A University. When you come out, how many companies will fight to hire you?"
These words made people feel comfortable. Wei Jing smiled. The few of them chatted for a while. Whether it was Chen Ming or Xu Yuan, the two of them wanted to build a good relationship with Wei Jing. If they had a good relationship, they could ask for his help in the future.
Wei Jing didn't think too much about it. Later on, Xu Gen also chimed in. The four of them had a good chat.
In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.
Early in the morning, the servants in the villa were busy cleaning, tidying up the hall, and preparing the utensils … Wei Jing wanted to have the birthday party at night, so everyone could go to bed after eating and drinking.
But … Wei Zhe insisted on having the party at noon and didn't allow him to go back to his villa.
Wei Jing, "… Do you think I'm stupid?"
Wei Zhe looked up with a serious face. "How could that be?"
"Today is my birthday. I'm the boss. Speak … What did you do next door?" Wei Jing crossed his arms and bared his teeth. He purposely put on a fierce look. But a jumping rabbit wasn't intimidating at all.
Wei Zhe blinked. "I already told you. It's a secret."
Wei Jing, "…"
"You'll find out tonight." Wei Zhe relaxed a little. "It's a surprise. Trust me."
At about 11 o 'clock in the afternoon, almost all of Wei Jing's invited friends arrived. There was Xu Jiahui's family, Li Fei, Nie Ningle, Fatty Ye, Le Cheng, Xia Susu, and Zhu Wenyu. There were a total of 19 people. There were several long tables in the hall filled with food and drinks. The servants stood at the side, ready to serve them at any time.
The moment Fatty Ye entered, he said, "Wei Xiaojing, your 18th birthday party is too shabby!"
"I think it's pretty good. We're all acquaintances. If we throw a big party, it'll all turn into socializing. It's boring," Xia Susu chimed in from the side.
She was Fatty Ye's childhood goddess! Now that he saw her, his eyes lit up. "Senior, you're right."
Xia Susu glanced at him. "Eh? Do we know each other? "
Fatty Ye seemed to hear the sound of his heart breaking. "… Senior, we went to the same junior high school."
Xia Susu, "…"
On the other side, Zhu Wenyu and Le Cheng were speechless. After a moment of silence, Zhu Wenyu slowly said, "I'm sorry. I didn't do it on purpose the last time."
"It's okay." Le Cheng shook his head.
After that, there was another long silence.
At the birthday party, the group sat together and chatted for a while. Then, a servant pushed the birthday cake onto the table. Wei Jing made three wishes in a dignified manner. After cutting the cake, everyone presented their gifts.
When it was Wei Zhe's turn, he spread his hands. "I didn't prepare anything."
Li Fei laughed when he heard that. "Do you think we'll believe you?"
Wei Jing waved his hand and pursed his lips into a smile. "Okay, okay, I know. This is a secret, right?"
Wei Zhe, "…"
The others didn't understand what Wei Jing meant and looked at each other. Old Madam Gu smiled and said, "It must be a Xiaojing who prepared a surprise." As she spoke, she even blinked childishly and pointed next door. "Since this morning, there have been many people going in and out of that place."
Everyone glanced at her and instantly understood.
Xu Jiahui sighed and wailed, "Are there any other good brothers like me? Please give me a dozen. "
"Isn't Li Fei good enough for you?" Wei Jing asked.
Xu Jiahui glanced at him plaintively and said, "You don't understand! I need a big brother who supports me without any principles, tolerates me, and gives me a large sum of money to squander. "
Everyone roared with laughter. The group of people chatted and laughed until two in the afternoon before leaving. Wei Jing had drunk a little wine and his fair face was flushed. He pointed outside and his eyes were hazy with tears. "Can I know your little secret now?"
Wei Zhe's eyes darkened. "Are you sure you want to know now?"
"Yes." Curiosity killed the cat. This was probably what Wei Jing meant.
"Then come!" Wei Zhe held the youth's slender and soft hand and walked step by step to his house. The villa's servants were all helping out next door. Wei Zhe had already told them not to come back today. He opened the door and walked into the living room.
A small warm yellow lamp lit up a corner of the living room. Beautiful candles burned in a heart-shaped circle. A small cake about seven inches long was placed on the table. Not far away, there was an inconspicuous document by the side.
Wei Zhe held the tipsy Wei Jing's hand and let him sit on the chair beside him.
Under the candlelight, the young man's fluffy black hair softly rested on his forehead. His beautiful cat eyes were slightly raised, and the tip of his small nose was perky. His fair and delicate skin, and his beautiful facial features were as beautiful as a painting.
He took out the pair of rings that he had prepared beforehand and knelt on one knee in front of the youth's shocked gaze. The man's face had a gentle smile and a pair of deep eyes bloomed with deep anticipation. "Wei Jing, are you willing to become my lover and spend the rest of your life with me?"
Wei Jing was immediately jolted awake from his drunkenness.
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