Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family - Chapter 84

Chapter 84: Birthday Gift

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Wei Feng tried calling Wen Xing from the car, but no one answered, so he proceeded to go to the company as planned.

When Wen Nian entered the Shen family’s house, he was still sleeping in his room. After Wen Nian put down her bag, she quietly started cleaning for the week.

When Shen Jun woke up, he realized it was already ten o’clock. Even though his bedroom door was closed, he could still hear a faint noise emanating from the living room.

Shen Jun couldn’t resist a slight smile as he lay in bed, lost in reverie for more than ten minutes. As he looked out the window at the light snowfall, he found himself growing fond of this winter season

Shen Jun freshened up in his room before venturing out of the bedroom. When he caught sight of Wen Nian cleaning the table, he greeted her with a simple “Good morning.”

Wen Nian looked up and replied, “Good morning.”

Seeing the person for whom the gift was intended, Wen Nian couldn’t wait to unveil it. She retrieved a small package from her bag and handed it to Shen Jun, saying, “I know it’s a bit overdue, but here’s a birthday present for you.”

Shen Jun was taken aback by the gift. Although Wen Nian had mentioned wanting to give him one a few days ago, he had expected her to forget about it. Thus, the unexpected surprise caught him off guard.

Although Shen Jun’s expression didn’t look happy, Wen Nian could sense a change in his mood through his warm gaze. Shen Jun unwrapped the gift to reveal a scarf, and a faint smile graced his lips. “Thank you. It’s lovely,” he said.

Wen Nian cast a quick glance at the luxurious furnishings in the Shen household and scratched her head bashfully. “It may not be worth much, but it’s from me,” she said.

It’s hand-woven. It’s warmer than those machines.”

Shen Jun’s thoughts drifted back to a saying he had come across online when he heard Wen Nian’s words. It stated that when a girl hand-weaves a scarf, it signifies her affection. The idea of a handmade present denoting diligence and uniqueness made his heart flutter slightly.

Shen Jun picked up the scarf and carefully examined it. “Your handiwork is excellent,” he said, a genuine smile on his face. “I’m sure it’s even better than the ones sold in stores.”

Wen Nian picked up on Shen Jun’s happiness and felt a sense of reassurance. It showed that he truly valued her as a friend. “I practiced knitting for a long time,” she admitted, with a hint of pride in her voice. “And I have to say, if I can produce something this good on my first try, maybe I have a knack for it.”

Shen Jun’s smile froze for a moment, but he quickly covered it up. He stuttered as he said, “I am surprised that the first scarf you knitted could be so excellent.”

Wen Nian smiled, unaware of Shen Jun’s odd reaction. “I used to knit a lot for my family,” she said. “But it’s been two or three years since I last did it. I was worried that my skills might have gotten rusty.”

When Shen Jun heard this, his mood recovered. He smiled and praised, “You knitted it quite well. Your skills definitely hasn’t gotten rusty.”

Hearing other people’s praise, she was always in a good mood. Wen Nian smiled and teased, “Are you being polite? But whether it’s true or not, I’ll take it seriously. Hurry up and eat breakfast. I’ll clean up first.”

Shen Jun nodded, put the scarf back in the bedroom, and went to the kitchen to cook dumplings.

When Wen Nian saw this, she thought about how she had failed to treat him to a meal before. She then said to Shen Jun, “I wanted to invite you to my noodle shop for a meal previously, but you haven’t had the time. Why don’t we eat together for lunch today?”

Shen Jun was fishing for dumplings. When he heard this, he stopped what he was doing and replied, “Okay.”

Wen Nian felt like she still owed Shen Jun a meal and couldn’t shake the feeling of unfinished business. She kept thinking about it, and the idea of inviting him to lunch resurfaced. Without hesitation, she called Zhou Mei and shared the news, hoping that she could treat Shen Jun to a meal this time.

It was daytime in China, and nighttime on the other side of the ocean.

Wei Xiao accidentally clicked on the class group chat that he had previously blocked. It was then that he saw Huang Yue’s message about Wen Nian using her tactics to win the program during the school anniversary.

As Wei Xiao looked at Wen Nian, who was quiet and elegant on stage, he felt a sudden shift in his heart. However, he quickly suppressed his emotions.

At the time of Wei Ming’s marriage, the Wei Corporation was still a small shop. Wei Xiao’s mother had moved from the village to the city for work and it was there where Wei Ming fell in love with her at first sight. They dated for half a year and then got married. Soon after their marriage, Wei Xiao was born.

Wen Nian’s mother was a beautiful woman, and despite being from the countryside, her gentle temperament set her apart from the villagers who enjoyed gossiping about others. This was one of the reasons why Wen Nian’s father fell in love with her.

After Wei Ming’s marriage, the Wei family business began to prosper. When his two uncles got married, their unions were more like business arrangements that brought great benefits to the family. The two women that Wei Xiao’s uncles married indeed brought a lot of benefits to the Wei Family..