C1 A Birthday Present

Kyoto, Choufang House.

Qiu Fangzhai was the most luxurious hotel in Jingdu, so those who could come here were naturally important figures. But today, Qiu Fangzhai seemed to be even more lively than usual. Today, apart from the people of Jee family and the guests invited by Jee family, Qiu Fangzhai didn't have any other idlers. Although Jee family was one of the top prestigious families in the capital, But seeing the extravagance today, there was naturally a reason.

After all, today... But the birthday of the Jee family's great-grandmother was eighty-eight years old. The entire capital's nobles naturally had to come and support her.

The eldest daughter of the Jee family, Jee Xuan, glanced at the well-dressed men and women below the stage, and then glanced at the corner. She lightly pursed her lips. Jee Xuan looked just as beautiful, not just the Jee family. She was one of the most beautiful women in the capital. However, she did not look too happy today. There was worry on her face.

In the corner that she was looking at, there was a man dressed in a green Zhongshan attire, dressed in an ancient style of clothing, quietly sitting by the side and drinking tea. He was quite good-looking, and the way he held a teacup was also exceptionally otherworldly. However, compared to the men in suits and straight back, it seemed a little too plain.

This person was Miss Ji's husband, Xuan Ji.

In terms of appearance, Xuan Ji was so handsome that no one could find anything wrong with him. His actions were also very refined and impeccable. However, Jee Xuan was still not very satisfied with this husband. The husband and wife had been together for three years, and this relationship had not warmed up.

As for the reason... it was very simple.

Jee Xuan had been with him for three years. In these three years, Xuan Ji had never said a single word.

How could a normal person not speak for three years? The reason was obvious. This Xuan Ji must be a mute.

But no matter how dissatisfied Jee Xuan was, she could not do anything to Xuan Ji. Xuan Ji had never done anything out of line since he got married. He could even be considered obedient. If he wanted to kick out a husband who had nothing but a mute, it would appear that Jee family was too unreasonable.

As they chatted and laughed, the night had quietly fallen. The host of today's banquet - the 88th birthday of the Jee family, great-grandmother, had also taken a seat. The old man's 80th birthday was still full of vigor and vitality, and the atmosphere in the hall had also become livelier.

"Dong - Dong - Dong -"

At this moment, the big clock on the roof of the hotel rang three times. Jee Xuan looked at the Omega watch on her wrist. The needle was pointing at 6: 06.

... "It's time."

At the same time, she suddenly heard a soft sound from the side. It was so light that it was barely noticeable, but it carried a completely hoarse and charming feeling.

And this voice was something she had never heard before.

Right now, the only person beside her was...

Jee Xuan's body suddenly trembled. Then, she turned her head in disbelief and stared intently at Xuan Ji in the corner!

Xuan Ji had just put down the teacup. When he felt her gaze, he looked up slightly as if nothing had happened. This was considered a greeting.

... "" Jee Xuan blinked her eyes in confusion and then turned around in disappointment.

"... " Did I hear it wrong? "

One. How could a person who had been mute for three years speak so easily?

Jee Xuan composed herself and focused her attention on the Jee family's great-grandmother in the middle of the hall.

To be able to make the Jee family send out such a large amount of people, other than the Jee family's great-grandmother's eighty-eighth birthday, there was no other day where there would be such a large number of people.

The old man seemed to be in high spirits. When he talked to the guests, his words were elegant and carried the unique welcoming tone of the elders. The guests all smiled and congratulated the old man with applause. The entire hall was filled with a harmonious atmosphere.

Xuan Ji, on the other hand, remained as still as a mountain. He had his eyes closed and looked as if he was standing aloof from worldly affairs.

After finishing his congratulatory speech, it was naturally time for the birthday present.

Jee Xuan saw that the guests all came forward to offer their gifts. Instantly, her tiger body trembled... Ah no, it was her delicate body trembling.

It was over!

Jee Xuan could even feel cold sweat sliding down her back. It was simply bone-chilling cold.

She was too busy during the day and completely forgot about this matter! She clearly thought that she must not forget to prepare a birthday gift for great-grandmother...

If it was just that she did not prepare a birthday gift, Jee Xuan did not need to be so alarmed. It was just a simple birthday present. It was also okay to prepare it after it was ready. It was just that there was a rule passed down from generation to generation in the Jee family. It said, "On the birthday of the elders, the husband and wife of the younger generation must offer a birthday gift together."

What should he do now?

Jee Xuan couldn't help but look at Xuan Ji, who was standing at the side, and ask for help. However, she forced herself to turn back halfway.

How could she possibly count on him! Putting aside the fact that she had forgotten to tell him about this matter, even if she did, he would not be able to help at this moment!

Seeing that the young lady of Jee family was on the verge of collapsing, Xuan Ji gently opened his eyes and left the hall silently.

"Beep!"

Xuan Ji put away Qiu Fangzhai's room card and walked to a black box beside his bed. That black box was really big, but for some reason, Xuan Ji always brought it with him, so it was not too heavy.

Xuan Ji's white fingers slowly touched the top of the box, and then he slowly opened his mouth and spat out a hoarse and low "Open."

The black box answered and quietly opened a crack.

Xuan Ji reached his hand in and took out a random bead. He closed the box, locked the door, and walked out of the room.

When he returned to the hall, the people from the Jee family glanced at him and Jee Xuan, who had been petrified.

Obviously, it was time for the two of them to give their gifts.

He lowered his eyes and gently pulled Jee Xuan's wrist to pull her onto the stage.

"Wait..."

Jee Xuan looked at Xuan Ji in surprise. Xuan Ji did not answer her. He pulled her to the front of the old lady and elegantly performed an ancient palace salute. He handed the pearl to the old lady.

"Jee Xuan, Xuan Ji and his wife, on the birthday of your birthday, I present you with a luminous pearl."

This time, Xuan Ji's hoarse and charming voice was clearly heard by everyone present.

Everyone from the Jee family revealed an expression as if they had seen a ghost in broad daylight.

Wasn't this Xuan Ji a mute?

At the same time, the face of a man from the Jee family who had just finished delivering his birthday present instantly turned ashen. He looked at the luminous pearl in Xuan Ji's hand, as if he would break the pearl in the next second.

Xuan Ji's pitch-black pupils rotated like the night sky, and he slowly looked at the man.

Then, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, and he revealed an illusory smile.