Chapter 141: Chapter 141: Happy Birthday, Qi姐
Julian Sia’s gaze lingered for a moment without answering, just giving a soft laugh.
Some things needn’t be said; they’re understood with a tacit understanding between two people.
Claire Green raised an eyebrow, her eyes unintentionally lifting in a significant glance she threw at him, then slowly withdrew.
Julian Sia fell silent, holding the girl’s hand as he led her downstairs.
Everyone was still seeing for the first time the usually decisive and cold-hearted Mr. Sia treating a girl so gently, feeling a sigh in their hearts.
Indeed, love can change a person, there’s truth to those words.
Tang Chengying watched the two holding hands from not far away, her body swaying, her gaze starting to lose focus.
So, he also has such a side, so it’s not that he’s aloof, but that she’s unworthy of making him change, is it?
Seeing her eyes redden, a girl sighed and comforted her, "Chengying, why persist with Mr. Sia? Sometimes letting go is a kind of relief."
As she spoke, she shook her head helplessly, gently patting Tang Chengying’s shoulder.
Tang Chengying didn’t move, just stared dazedly at a certain spot. After a moment, she gave a bitter smile, her voice sorrowful.
"Five years of affection, how could it be let go so easily."
After speaking.
She lifted her head, forcing back the tears about to overflow.
Claire Green felt a piercing gaze directed at them, slightly turning her head and saw the scene of the girl lifting her head.
Without needing to think, she knew it had something to do with the man beside her again.
"My brother’s looks sure attract people."
The girl’s voice was faint, with a tone that was unclear.
Julian Sia slightly raised an eyebrow, his deep eyes following her gaze, suddenly understanding.
The next moment.
Claire Green heard the man’s deep voice in her ear, laced with a seductive tone.
"If you’re worried, A-Jin, why not keep me by your side."
Claire Green was taken aback, lightly clicking her tongue, "Brother sure knows how to suggest ideas."
If that were really the case, who knows who’d be worried about whom.
Julian Sia chuckled softly, seemingly regretful as he spoke, "Looks like A-Jin isn’t interested, nothing can be done then."
Seeing the man like this, Claire Green’s eyes carried a hint of laughter, the curve at the corners of her red lips growing wider.
"Olivia, happy birthday."
At this moment.
A cheerful voice rang out.
Everyone looked towards the sound and saw an old man with a cane, smiling broadly as he walked towards the girl.
Gasp.
What’s the situation?
Seeing the expression on old Mr. Sia’s face seemed very satisfied with that girl, could it be that these two were brought together by him?
Haven’t heard anything about this in the circles?
Everyone watched the familiar way of the old man and the young girl, their minds racing with thoughts, filled with curiosity.
"Thank you, Grandpa Sia."
Seeing the old man, Claire Green hurriedly withdrew her hand from the man’s grasp, stepped forward, and naturally took the old man’s arm.
Old Mr. Sia was momentarily stunned, then happily patted her hand, "Why are you being polite with Grandpa?"
After all, it will be a family sooner or later.
"I heard your laughter from afar, what made you so happy, tell me too."
Suddenly, an elder in traditional Chinese attire walked in, humorously addressing Old Mr. Sia.
"Exactly," someone a step behind agreed, "Oh, this must be the girl Julian brought back, she’s pretty good."
Hearing someone praise the girl, Old Mr. Sia immediately displayed a proud face, smiling, "When has my grandson ever misjudged? Olivia, this girl, I’m really fond of."
Though his words were a response, they were also a message to everyone present about his stance.
The two elders’ mouths twitched; they weren’t praising him, why the pride?
Yet.
The two seriously examined Claire Green from head to toe, both nodding in satisfaction.
"Julian, when do you plan to get married?"
As soon as the words dropped.
Isabella Xyler and a few others burst out laughing.
"Grandpa, Olivia just turned eighteen, isn’t it a bit early to ask this question?"
Isabella Xyler stepped forward, holding the arm of the elder in the traditional attire, somewhat helpless.
Who could have guessed?
The elder’s tiger eyes widened, "What’s early? It’s rare for someone to fancy Julian, we must hurry and handle things. Do you think everyone’s like your brother, not young anymore, yet still single."
George Xyler, standing on the sidelines, also took the fall, not helping but covering his forehead, looking at his mischievous grandpa with a wry expression.
You say what you want, why include personal attacks?
He’s only twenty-four, where’s the age catching up?
Beside him, Mason Quinn inwardly thought ’uh-oh,’ just about to speak, when the elder’s voice blocked the words back.
"And Mason, you and your brother aren’t bad looking, how come no one fancies either of you."
"Grandpa Xyler, love still depends on fate," Mason softly spoke.
So it’s better if you aim your shots at Sia instead.
Old Mr. Sia, seeing the situation, laughed and spoke, "He’s always been like this, Olivia, don’t mind him."
Claire Green shook her head, her usually cold voice finally carrying some warmth, "I won’t, Grandpa’s personality is quite genuine."
The girl’s voice wasn’t loud, but amidst the quiet of the hall.
The three elders, hearing her words, knew she truly felt that way, growing even more satisfied with her.
"Not bad, what is your name, young lady?"
"Claire Green."
When the elder heard, he immediately laughed, "Seems like you two really have fate."
Claire Green looked up, coincidentally meeting Julian Sia’s gaze, smiling faintly.
...
"I won’t introduce myself, everyone knows me. Here I welcome everyone to the Manor of River Hills to celebrate the eighteenth birthday of my dearest friend Claire Green. At this moment, I’d like to take this opportunity to say a few heartfelt words to her."
Standing on stage, Isabella Xyler held a microphone in her hand, looking seriously at the girl.
"Olivia, for the past seventeen years you’ve grown with ups and downs, living through highs and lows, but I hope from today onwards you can live a life free of worries.
I know you seem aloof, but there’s warmth within. Actually, before we came today, Class 6 had a gift they wanted us to bring to you."
Saying this, everyone saw John Sinclair go up on stage and insert a USB into the computer.
Soon, a video appeared on the projector screen.
The video started with the scene of a girl fighting at a bar to protect Isabella Xyler, her fierce appearance alarming all.
As one scene after another unfolded, the hall grew unusually quiet, especially when the video showed the girl helping classmates with lessons, eyes couldn’t help but show admiration.
The video ended with a group holding test papers and rankings, one by one speaking their heartfelt words.
"Olivia, today is your eighteenth birthday, I won’t say nice words, so I wish you happiness year after year, and each day like today."
"It’s my turn, my turn, Olivia, I’ve had bad grades since I was young, always called useless, your arrival changed me, made me realize I can do it too, so thank you so much, and finally, happy birthday."
After speaking, they even made a heart gesture, causing everyone to show smiles of goodwill.
"There are no useless people, only those unwilling to try, I still remember the circumstances under which Olivia said this, and I think these words will accompany me for life, Olivia, your arrival helped us find ourselves."
Claire Green watched the video, familiar faces appearing one by one, a smile she didn’t even realize forming at the corners of her mouth.
Julian Sia watched the girl, a warm feeling passing through his heart.
His A-Jin deserved to be loved by more people.
The video continued, until Sebastian Winn went on stage and stood beside Isabella Xyler.
Finally, everyone saw them and the group in the video synchronizing movements, raising their hands in hearts towards Claire Green, speaking sincerely.
"Olivia, happy birthday."