Chapter 476: Chapter 476: 476 Jiang Xiaoyan: Time Really Wears Down All the Proud Talents

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Today, Jiang Xiaoyan dressed up beautifully.

She was wearing a pink long dress that swayed gently as she moved, like blooming flowers, both fresh and cute.

Her figure was graceful, and her curves elegant, exuding the vitality of youth from every inch.

Her skin was like snow, delicate and fair.

Under the illumination of the lights, it was even more translucent, like a pearl, emitting a captivating luster.

Her eyes were bright and clear, like the rising sun, warm and full of hope.

Her smile was pure and innocent, like the dewdrops of the early morning, clear and sparkling, eliciting a sense of endearment.

When she smiled, her eyes curved into crescents, appearing exceptionally sweet.

Her beautiful long hair draped gently over her shoulders, adding a touch of frailty and charm.

The first impression of those who saw Jiang Xiaoyan at this moment would certainly be cute, pure, and frail.

But what Jiang Xu thought when he saw her was: She’s really putting on a show.

However, considering today was her birthday, he decided not to tease her about it.

“Sister Xiao Yan, happy birthday.”

An Nuonuo stepped forward, holding a beautifully wrapped box, “I hope you like it.”

“Thank you-” Jiang Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up as she took the box, “May I open it to see?”

“Of course.”

Jiang Xiaoyan opened the box.

Inside was a white long dress.

An Nuonuo explained, “This dress has a few small designs, the hem can be lengthened or shortened, and the back has adjustable…”

Jiang Xu chimed in, “She made it herself, bought the equipment, materials, and pulled several all-nighters to finish it.”

Only then did Jiang Xiaoyan notice that An Nuonuo’s eyes were still a bit red.

And the dark circles were rather evident.

She was deeply touched.

The feeling of being thought of and valued was just wonderful.

Jiang Xiaoyan thought to herself.

When I finally snatch Jiang Xu for myself, I’ll let you play with him for a day every week, hehe.

Jiang Xu also presented his gift.

With him, Jiang Xiaoyan was much more casual.

She opened it without asking.

It was a portrait sketch of her.

An Nuonuo said, “Brother Xu drew this by hand.”

Jiang Xiaoyan gently stroked the drawing.

Although it wasn’t particularly exquisite, in Jiang Xiaoyan’s eyes, the portrait was a priceless treasure.

Zhou Qingyue watched with great envy from the side.

Especially for the painting Jiang Xu personally made for Jiang Xiaoyan, she wanted one too.

Jiang Xu looked at Zhou Qingyue, “What gift have you prepared?”

Zhou Qingyue held her head high, “I wrote a birthday song myself and recorded it onto a disc.”

Jiang Xu, “Oh, doesn’t seem very valuable.”

Zhou Qingyue glared angrily at him.

Jiang Xiaoyan placed the gifts in her bedroom, then said cheerfully, “I’ll cook today; you all just wait to eat.”

Jiang Xu looked at her doubtfully, “You know how to cook?”

“Looking down on me, huh.” Jiang Xiaoyan snorted coldly, “I’m great at cooking, it’s very delicious, you just wait.”

“Alright, today’s your birthday, you’re the boss.”

So, Jiang Xu and the other two played ‘Fight the Landlord1 in the living room.

“Eh, what’s that smell?”

Just after finishing the second round, Zhou Qingyue’s nose twitched.

Jiang Xu turned his head, “Damn.”

He rushed to the kitchen in a sprint.

In that moment, the kitchen was ablaze, with thick smoke billowing.

Ten minutes later.

The fire was extinguished.

Jiang Xu looked at Jiang Xiaoyan, who was covered in soot and incredibly speechless. “Is this what you call knowing how to cook?”

Jiang Xiaoyan stubbornly retorted, “That was an accident, give me another chance.”

“Yeah, yeah, go away,” Jiang Xu waved his hand. “Go change your clothes; I’ll handle it.”

With her kind of skills.

By the time it’s over, we’re not even talking about eating; it might be a miracle if she could walk out of this house alive.

Fortunately, the kitchen hadn’t really been burned down, and the ingredients inside were still usable.

It took Jiang Xu over an hour to finish cooking.

At the dining table, three ‘little monsters’ who were ravenous couldn’t help but swallow their saliva as they saw the food laid out.

An Nuonuo stood up to pour drinks for everyone.

Jiang Xu raised his glass to Jiang Xiaoyan, “Happy birthday, may you have peace year after year.”

“Thank you all for being willing to celebrate my birthday-”

Jiang Xiaoyan felt a warmth she hadn’t felt in a long time.

Ever since her father died and her mother remarried, she hadn’t known what it was to be cared for, cherished, or valued.

It wasn’t until she later met Jiang Xu that she briefly had it.

And, with An Nuonuo’s appearance, that sense started to fade away.

Originally, Jiang Xiaoyan held hostility and hatred towards An Nuonuo.

But after getting to know her better, she gradually realized that An Nuonuo was a very pure and good girl.

The hatred and hostility eventually dissipated.

Although she was reluctant to admit it out loud, in her heart, Jiang Xiaoyan already regarded An Nuonuo as her little sister.

Well, a little sister she had to compete with for a man.

After dinner, Zhou Qingyue went to get the custom-made cake.

A three-layer cream cake with twenty-two candles on top.

The three of them sang the birthday song.

“Ah, I didn’t expect it, but I’m already twenty-two years old,” Jiang Xiaoyan couldn’t help but sigh. “Truly, time is the slayer of all heroes.”

“Cut the crap,” Jiang Xu said irritably. “Make a wish and blow out the candles already.”

Jiang Xiaoyan glared at him.

This damn blunt man, always ruining the mood.

She took a deep breath, put her hands together.

Jiang Xiaoyan silently made a wish, then blew out the candles in one breath.

She grabbed the knife, ready to cut the cake.

“Don’t even think about smearing cake on my face,” Jiang Xu spoke up. “I hate wasting food.”

Jiang Xiaoyan had actually been considering doing just that.

But with Jiang Xu saying so, she naturally didn’t dare.

The little witch, only in front of Jiang Xu, would she obediently comply.

Once the cake was cut, everyone sat in front of the TV, eating and chatting.

Zhou Qingyue couldn’t resist boasting to Jiang Xu, “The company I started is about to go public.”

“So fast?” Jiang Xu was a little surprised.

“That’s all thanks to this young lady’s support,” Jiang Xiaoyan said, licking a bit of the cake.

There was still some cream lingering on her lips, looking both innocent and tempting.

Of course, that was just the surface.

Zhou Qingyue spoke discontentedly, “I’ve contributed a lot, too. Through my connections, I’ve brought so many deals and recruits to our company.”

Jiang Xiaoyan refused to show weakness, “Those are small fries; I’ve put in more effort.”

Zhou Qingyue stood her ground, “You’re being unreasonable!”

Jiang Xiaoyan, “Keep talking, and believe it or not, I’ll slap you twice!”

Zhou Qingyue, “Come on, who’s afraid of who!”

An Nuonuo’s face was full of panic.

Jiang Xu was used to their antics and held her back, not letting her intervene.

As the two crazy women were going at it, with tensions running high, the doorbell suddenly rang from outside.

“Ceasefire for now, I’ll deal with you later,” Jiang Xiaoyan said before she slipped on slippers and ran to open the door.

As soon as the door opened and she saw who it was,

Jiang Xiaoyan screamed, “Ahhhh! A ghost!”