Chapter 124: A Mistake

Chapter 124: A Mistake
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
He Ning listened to He Jing’s words, gobsmacked. How could He Jing have been so considerate toward him for so long without him knowing?
He had always thought she was trying to curry favor with the He family to integrate as soon as possible; it had always just been a formality in his mind..
Suddenly, he felt an indescribable emotion burbling from the depths of his heart.
Now that he looked at He Jing, she had the face of a god kissed by an angel, her ruby-red lips were curved into a smile, and her eyes reflected a beautiful, otherworldly light. No one would think she had been born into a poor family like theirs or that she would willingly become part of the family.
Perhaps he had allowed his prejudice to cloud his judgment more than he realized.
He Xiaoguo pouted, his hands cupping his sullen face. “I want my birthday to come soon, too. I wonder if Sister will give me a toy car or a Gundam…”
He Jing smiled and patted his head. “Grow up quickly, and you’ll find out soon enough.”
“Time passes too slowly…” He Xiaoguo groaned, twiddling his thumbs.
Everyone’s gifts had been given, leaving only Cheng Yi’s.
Ever since He Sui found out about He Jing’s gift, he had been looking forward to seeing Cheng Yi’s gift for some time. “Xiao Yi, let’s have a look at your gift!” He Sui urged excitedly.
Cheng Yi could not keep a straight face any longer. He Jing’s gift was too great of a surprise. Cheng Yi did not think she could evoke the same reaction in He Ning with her gift.
No. Now that she thought about it, her gift was more expensive than He Jing’s, and its meaning was very touching. It might not be inferior to He Jing’s gift.
An elegant smile bloomed once more as Cheng Yi removed the fountain pen from its gift box. Faking her inner calm, she said, “Happy birthday, Second Brother.”
He Ning was also looking forward to Cheng Yi’s gift. He moved with exaggerated slowness, opening the lid, and saw the fountain pen tucked inside. A hint of disappointment flashed across his face, but he quickly hid it behind a charming smile. “Thank you, Xiao Yi. It’s a beautiful fountain pen.”
“This is a fountain pen from ‘Les Elfes’. It costs 10,000 yuan.” Cheng Yi said, “And there’s a very touching story behind it.”
“What is it?” He Sui asked.
Cheng Yi deliberately cued He Jing. “Sister He Jing knows this story too. Why don’t we let Sister He Jing tell it? She’ll recount it better than me.”
“No, it’s fine. This is your gift, so you should give it to Second Brother yourself,” He Jing said.
Only then did Cheng Yi tell the story of Le Cocon unhurriedly.
When she finished, a hush fell over the living room.
Cheng Yi did not get the applause she had thought she would. Her heart skipped a beat, and she looked around nervously. “Why… What’s wrong?” He Yuan was the first to respond. “It’s nothing; it was an interesting story.”
He Sui laughed dryly. “Ah, I see. Let’s cut the cake. Let’s cut the cake.”
Cheng Yi suddenly felt like she was in an ice cellar, and her body turned cold.
After living with them for so long, she could tell when they were being genuine or not.
He Yuan and He Sui’s reactions spoke for themselves. She eyed He Ning suspiciously. He Ning’s ears were tinged red, and he quickly averted his eyes, gulping audibly. “Xiao Yi, I like it very much.”
Cheng Yi did not believe him. She turned to He Jing, believing the problem stemmed from her.
He Jing met her gaze. Her red lips curled up slightly. “Sister Cheng Yi, I didn’t expect you to like Second Brother so much.”
He Xiaoguo was simultaneously surprised and confused. It was as if a door to a new world had opened for him.
The penny dropped for Cheng Yi.
What kind of message had she sent to the He family?!