N-M Chapter 153 Jiang Wan Sends a "Special Congratulatory Gift"
Chapter 153 Jiang Wan Sends a "Special Congratulatory Gift"
The Rolls-Royce drove into the urban area of Haicheng.
It was midday, and the sun was shining brightly.
The car was parked in front of a French restaurant.
Jiang Wan got out of the car and saw Shang Shixu standing at the door.
"Brother, you're here so early?" She walked up to him.
Shang Shixu took her hand, "I came out after I finished my work at the company."
"Let's go, let's eat first."
Jiang Wan followed him into the restaurant and into a private room.
The food was served quickly and tasted good.
After lunch, they didn't waste any time and went straight to the styling studio.
Upon entering, Jiang Wan was stunned by what she saw.
Dozens of mannequins were arranged in a staggered and orderly manner.
Each of them was wearing a dress that looked incredibly expensive.
Different colors, different styles.
Shang Shixu sat down on the sofa and let her start choosing.
Jiang Wan looked at each item one by one, her eyes dazzled by the choices.
My gaze finally fell on a champagne-colored dress.
The halter neck design, small cutouts at the back, and light, airy skirt all contribute to a fabric that shimmers under the light.
Compared to other glamorous gowns, this one has a unique charm.
Jiang Wan pointed to it, "I want to try this one on."
The staff took the skirt off.
Jiang Wan took the dress and went into the fitting room.
After changing, she stood in front of the full-length mirror.
The champagne color made her skin look smooth and delicate.
The halter neck design reveals slender shoulders, neck, and collarbones, while the cutout on the back is positioned just between the shoulder blades.
It's not exaggerated; it has a great design sense.
The skirt hem hangs down to her ankles, swaying gently as she walks.
The cut fits the waist perfectly, and the skirt shimmers with a subtle light.
Jiang Wan couldn't find anything wrong with it.
She came out of the fitting room. Shang Shixu was looking at his phone. Hearing the noise, he looked up.
"How is it?" Jiang Wan asked him.
The man looked over as if he were taking an X-ray of her with his eyes.
He didn't answer, but got up and walked to her, reaching out to tuck a stray hair behind her ear.
He placed a very light kiss on her bare shoulder.
"nice."
Jiang Wan's ears burned, and she glanced at the staff member next to her.
Seeing the smile on the other person's face, she lowered her head and pretended to adjust her skirt.
"Brother, what birthday gift should I prepare for Grandpa? I really can't think of anything to give him."
Jiang Wan looked up, her expression troubled.
The man was indifferent.
"No need to prepare anything, your presence is the best gift."
Jiang Wan blinked shyly.
"But... wouldn't it be inappropriate to go empty-handed?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shang Shixu pinched her cheek.
"Don't worry about such trivial matters; the old man doesn't need anything."
"You have a sweet tongue, so just say a few auspicious words when the time comes."
Jiang Wan nodded.
It can only be this way.
She'll definitely say a few more words!
Four o'clock in the evening.
Jiang Wan put on her dress and started getting her hair and makeup done.
Her hair was styled into an updo by the stylist, with a few deliberately pulled strands curled into a wave.
The smooth nape of the neck and the openwork design on the back exude elegance and sexiness.
The makeup was light, but very exquisite.
The lip color is a soft dusty rose pink.
She looked at herself in the mirror and was very satisfied.
Stepping out of the dressing room, my gaze fell upon Shang Shixu.
The man was standing by the window, making a phone call. He had changed his clothes.
A light champagne matte suit paired with a beige silk shirt.
He wasn't wearing a tie, and the top two buttons of his collar were undone, giving him a relaxed and languid air.
I didn't expect him to look even more handsome in a light-colored suit than in a dark one.
It exudes a strong sense of abstinence.
Jiang Wan walked over to him and silently stood beside him.
Their reflections were shown in the glass window, and anyone could tell they were wearing matching outfits.
"...That's all for now, we'll talk more tonight." He hung up the phone and looked over.
"How's this outfit?"
"Don't we look good together?"
Jiang Wan nodded, then asked curiously, "How did you know I would choose a champagne gold dress?"
The man raised an eyebrow and uttered a startling statement.
"Choose whichever you prefer."
"I had prepared outfits for each of those dresses in advance."
Jiang Wan: (°ー°〃)......
I thought it was tacit understanding, but it turns out it was boldness.
The two smiled at each other and left the styling room hand in hand.
At 5:30 p.m., the black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of the merchant's villa.
Jiang Wan got out of the car and saw that some cars were already parked there.
All sorts of luxury cars, exuding a strong sense of class.
Jiang Wan suddenly felt a little nervous. She took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Follow the chronological order of the business and walk inside.
The villa was brightly lit, and many people were already sitting in the living room.
Qiao Lan was greeting several ladies.
Shang Mochen is chatting with his business partner.
The old man sat in the main seat, wearing the dark red Tang suit with gold embroidery that she had seen him in that day, his eyes sparkling.
He was surrounded by several distant relatives.
The old man's smile deepened when he saw them come in.
The voice was loud and clear, drowning out the noise in the room.
"Wan'er's here! Come here quickly and let Grandpa take a look!"
Shang Shixu released his grip, and Jiang Wan quickly stepped forward.
Happy birthday, Grandpa!
May you enjoy longevity like the pine and crane, remain youthful through the seasons, shine as brightly as the sun and moon, and enjoy boundless happiness and long life!
The old man couldn't stop smiling.
"Good, good, good, Wan girl has a sweet tongue, which complements Shi Xu perfectly."
The distant relatives surrounding them had heard before they arrived that Shang Shixu was dating a girlfriend from a small county.
Seeing the old man's attitude towards the girl, everyone else followed suit and praised her.
"Time has found a good wife~"
"This girl is really pretty!"
......
Before the official birthday banquet began, there was a small banquet.
The old man sat in the main seat at the dining table, with a bowl of longevity noodles in front of him.
The noodles are hand-pulled, thin and long, glistening in the broth.
Qiao Lan stood to the side with a big smile on her face.
"Dad, you have to eat this longevity noodle all the way through at once, don't bite it in half."
"no problem!"
The old man picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of longevity noodles, and put it in his mouth.
Unexpectedly, his hand trembled, and the thin, smooth noodles fell to the ground with a "plop".
The room fell silent.
Qiao Lan's smile froze.
Shang Mocheng paused, his wine cup still.
Several distant relatives nearby looked at each other in bewilderment.
For a moment, no one knew what to say.
The old man twitched his lips and then spoke somewhat awkwardly.
"Cook me another one..."
Jiang Wan stood up instinctively.
"Grandpa, there's no need to cook another serving. The longevity noodles slipped on the ground; this is a blessing from heaven."
The old man paused for a moment, "...What do you mean?"
Everyone looked at her with puzzled expressions.
Shang Shixu also stared at her with great interest.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Jiang Wan's voice was clear and loud.
"If Grandpa's chopsticks slip, it means wealth and prosperity; if the noodles fall to the ground, it means great fortune; if they slip from beginning to end, it means smooth sailing!"
"Longevity noodles, longevity noodles, if the noodles are gone, what's left is just longevity?"
"So Grandpa, this is a blessing from God."
After he finished speaking, the restaurant was silent for a full three seconds.
Shang Shixu was the first to laugh out loud.
Next were the old man and Qiao Lan.
Shang Mochen smiled, his eyes full of admiration.
The hall was filled with cheers and applause from the guests.
The old man laughed heartily and excitedly poked the ground twice with his cane.
"This auspicious saying is the best gift I've ever received!!!"
Seeing the room filled with laughter, Jiang Wan also smiled.
She sat down, and Shang Shixu took her hand under the table and leaned down to whisper in her ear.
"This gift from the baby is truly a blessing for my whole family."
Jiang Wan couldn't help but wag her tail and smile faintly.
"It's just so-so."