Chapter 150: MinMin ● Happy Every Day

Father Wen used three fingers to grab two more handfuls of tea leaves for Fu Chengque, then muttered something like “the mice have become clever lately” under her gaze before turning away.

Fu Chengque’s first words upon turning back were, “Your dad is too stingy, just grabbed this little for me, I’ll go get some more later. Help me check the quiz papers later.” After saying that, she sat down next to the boy and unfolded the papers that had just come back during the day.

Wen Yu said impatiently, “There won’t be any left if you keep taking.”

Fu Chengque thought about it and realized that with just that one jar, it couldn’t withstand her hoarding of it.

She immediately came up with a solution, “I’ll go get my dad’s Yunwu tea and add it to your dad’s tea leaves.”

“But won’t that mix them? Can you distinguish them yourself?”

The girl scratched her head irritably.

Wen Yu couldn’t stand it anymore and waved his hand, saying, “Just tell my dad directly that you want to drink it, won’t he give it to you?”

“But I can’t!”

“Why not?”

“It just doesn’t feel right.”

“What kind of feeling?”

“The feeling of not being able to get it…”

“You’re really hopeless.”

“…”

The boy felt that his Qingmei was a bit problematic.

Forget it, he would go talk to his dad himself. After all, it wasn’t valuable tea leaves. If he could buy it by the pound, he would just buy a bit more.

The two sat down, Wen Yu looked over Fu Chengque’s papers, and Fu Chengque also took Wen Yu’s papers and examined them.

After a while, Wen Yu commented, “You’re still a bit careless in answering questions, you tend to stray.”

Fu Chengque also commented, “…good!”

Good my ass.

Wen Yu took back his own papers, spread them out between them, and then they leaned in closer to each other, starting to explain each question one by one. Not only her mistakes, but also some answers that could be optimized and simplified. Unlike the sciences, where you score by hitting the main idea, in humanities, even if you hand in an essay, if you don’t hit the main idea, you won’t score.

Fu Chengque transformed into an “uh-huh” machine, memorizing whatever Wen Yu taught.

When the two of them looked up again, it was already past midnight.

Fu Chengque went out with a teapot and came back asking, “Wen Yu, have you prepared the birthday present for Xiao Min? Fang Ling and Xiao Gua have already prepared theirs, and I’m also in the process…”

Wen Yu’s writing hand didn’t stop, and she said as she wrote, “I’ll go buy it on Saturday.”

Fu Chengque nodded, placed the teapot in the middle of the table, the spout facing the window, emitting a faint wisp of smoke.

It was chilly outside, but the temperature in the bedroom was quite high.

Sure enough, when two people were in the same room, it would be warm, she thought.

The matter of the birthday was quite urgent, and it coincided with the second mock exam for the senior year, making the time even more rushed.

On Wednesday morning, the four-person group discussed and confirmed the location of the KTV. At noon, Wen Yu took the lead, contacting the KTV by phone to book a long private room for Sunday and discussed the arrangement. The girls handled this matter and then turned to selecting a cake, which would be delivered to the KTV at that time.

During this time, someone came looking for Fu Chengque outside the classroom.

Everyone thought it was Nie Xueling from the next class, but it turned out to be several unknown juniors.

When Fu Chengque returned, she had a smile on her face, as if she had achieved something.

Xiao Gua asked, “Hey, what’s up, why are you smiling so much when you come back?”

She gave Xiao Gua an approving look and then said with an “Oh my” tone, “It’s nothing, it’s just that the sophomores are preparing for some performance and want to dance. They asked me to be their ‘teacher’ and help correct their dance moves.”

Everyone nodded in understanding.

Fang Ling said, “Chengque, you’re really becoming famous. Even sophomores are coming to you now.”

Hey!

That’s it!

That’s it!!

Feels good!

Fu Chengque felt really satisfied inside, blushing shyly on the outside, “Hehehe, where, where…”

“Don’t be so modest.”

“No, you’re misunderstanding where I’m famous…”

“…”

***

Fu Chengque felt deeply satisfied with how she had been living lately.

During the day, she would gather with her group members to study, using chatting as a way to relieve stress. However, Fu Chengque felt fine. The recent intense studying not only significantly improved her grades but also surprisingly had no side effects. Staying up studying with Wen Yu until one or two in the morning and then waking up early the next day seemed invigorating, without any fatigue. Clearly, the tea didn’t have this effect; she felt that her constitution had strengthened to a certain extent. What was terrifying was Wen Yu, who had accompanied her for quite some time, which deeply moved her—

Wasn’t Wen Yu just an ordinary person, risking his life to accompany her?

She owed Wen Yu a great debt of gratitude!

These days went smoothly. The birthday preparations were very relaxed, without any waves. It was Lu Min who showed keen insight, guessing everyone’s thoughts these days, subtly pleading for everyone not to spend too much or make a big fuss… Although everyone agreed, when it came to the actual selection, they still made sure everything was done well. She also took on the job of guiding younger students in dancing, which was actually just going to see how they danced when she left at night, then making a few comments, not troublesome at all, but it could leave a mark!

Leaving a mark was something she loved to do.

Teacher Chen came over on Friday and said a few words. The implication was that there was a spot for the oath-taking ceremony in Class Four, and both Wen Yu and Fu Chengque had a chance, with Wen Yu having a greater chance, but it mainly depended on his own willingness. As for Fu Chengque, it depended on how much progress she made in the second mock exam.

So, she added Lu Min and Cheng Pingce to her list of goals to surpass.

She mentally checked them off.

Wen Yu was like a deity in Class Four, high and unattainable.

But she wasn’t in a hurry, even finding time to think about her own poems. On Saturday morning, she nudged Wen Yu’s elbow with hers and asked, “General Wen, where’s my poem?”

Wen Yu stopped writing and said, “I’ve got it…”

Fu Chengque was overjoyed and asked, “Is it majestic?”

“Majestic!”

“Powerful?”

“Powerful!”

“Does it reflect my position as Empress?”

“Perfectly!”

“Is it mysterious, so mysterious that people can’t understand it?”

“Very mysterious.”

She quickly leaned in, “Hurry up, hurry up!”

This thing was so embarrassing to say out loud. Wen Yu flicked her forehead to push Fu Chengque’s head away, then wrote the playful poem on paper and pushed it over.

Fu Chengque took it and happily recited, “Ascending alone, majestic in the nine heavens…”

“Wow, that’s great!”

“My heart practices poetry in the mortal realm.”

“Wow, that’s cool!”

“The sky is clear, the sea is vast, without me in the world, listen carefully to the old songs.”

“Tsk, so mysterious, really good!”

Looking further back, there was nothing.

The Empress was angry, “What about the rest?”

“I can’t think of it for now.”

“You tease! Hurry up and write, it’s so uncomfortable being stuck here!”

“I can’t, I can’t think of anything that matches Your Majesty’s rhetoric no matter how hard I try. Do you want me to just randomly put a few lines there?”

“Um, no…” Fu Chengque nodded, “Okay, then you think of something quickly, but you can’t procrastinate.”

“Of course not, don’t worry, I definitely won’t, I promise!”

“Okay…”

The Empress regretfully retreated, gently folding the small note and tucking it into her pocket. Whatever she wrote, as long as Wen Yu flattered her, she felt great all over…

When Wen Yu finished his composition, and when she became Empress in the future, she would have a famous calligrapher write it out—

Frame it!

After the Rain Water solar term, the sky cleared for two days.

The fallen leaves along the road began to sprout, with the more vigorous ones budding tender green shoots, which was quite joyful. On Saturday evening, Wen Yu left school and took a walk outside in the spring breeze, selecting a reasonably priced gift for Lu Min.

After the tutoring session on Sunday morning ended, everyone’s spirits warmed up.

Wen Yu and Fu Chengque arrived at the KTV ahead of time, asking the staff to help with the decoration. The private room was spacious, specially cleaned, and elaborately decorated.

As Fu Chengque put it, “The conditions are limited, but the intention must be heartfelt.”

At one thirty in the afternoon, Xiao Gua, Fang Ling, and Lu Min arrived.

It was Lu Min’s first time at KTV, and she was nervous all over. Especially when the staff heard that a customer was celebrating a birthday, they even arranged for someone to welcome them outside, which scared Lu Min quite a bit. But this little bird-like fear completely disappeared once she entered the private room.

As the door opened, she exclaimed, peering inside.

The ceiling of the private room was decorated with a layer of light pink balloons, resembling a new sky. The lights reflected a slightly dazzling color, and the walls on all sides were decorated with various ornaments, with light strips spreading out and outlining five luminous characters in the center of the wall—

“Happy Birthday to Minister Minmin!”

The birthday atmosphere overflowed from the room.

Looking down, the sofa and the floor were also covered with a layer of balloons, forming a colorful ocean. Without anyone inviting her, Lu Min slowly walked in, kicking her way in, with a thick smile on her face.

Xiao Gua glanced inside and exclaimed, “Wow!”

Fang Ling, following behind, also exclaimed, “They said they were just putting up a few balloons to set the mood, but you’ve decorated so much!”

Fu Chengque proudly put his hands on his hips, “When Wen Yu opens his mouth, all the staff in the KTV come to help, haha…”

Lu Min stepped in quickly, turning around, looking around, her eyes shimmering, her smile becoming more intense. She suppressed her excitement, not letting it burst out, but her cheerful steps somewhat betrayed her current mood.

She picked up a balloon from the ground and hugged it to her chest, turning back with a smiling face, shouting to everyone:

“This place is awesome! Thank you all!!”

Awesome!

This birthday was completely different from her previous ones.

It was the kind she occasionally fantasized about!

Her previous birthdays were always spent at home, with just her parents, sometimes with a few relatives. But home was not a place for celebration.

So it would be a fancy cake, a hearty dinner.

Take a bite, have a few sips, offer congratulations, sigh a few times.

And the birthday would end quietly.

Last night was the same.

Every year was like this.

The last time a friend came to her house to celebrate her birthday was back in elementary school.

So, she often thought, if her birthday were celebrated outside, even in a bustling street market, at a roadside stall, with friends gathered around a table, a simple cake, everyone singing for her, then suddenly making noise, laughing after the commotion, as loud as they wanted.

That would be great too!

Back to reality. Her gratitude prompted cheers from everyone, pleased with her satisfaction. Fu Chengque said again, “Minmin, wait for us,” and then they all busied themselves.

Fang Ling went to turn on the monitor, starting to play some festive songs, shouting, “What do you want to hear?” No one responded, but she was still cheerful; Xiao Gua was tidying up the tables in the private room, maybe they were going to put something on them later; Fu Chengque was helping Xiao Gua, bustling about; Wen Yu called out and then summoned the staff, and then disappeared…

Friends are like this, doing things for you, and your happiness is the greatest reward.

Warmth suddenly welled up in her chest, turning into fine raindrops, moistening her heart…

Soon, there was a knock on the door outside the private room, it turned out to be Wen Yu pushing a cake cart with the staff.

Along with it were many snacks and drinks of various colors.

The cake was placed on the table, snacks, and even full meals were laid out, filling up two tables.

There was also bubble tea on the side table.

Fang Ling was surprised, pointing to a plate of brightly colored dishes, “Does this KTV have so much food? Why are there even crayfish?”

“I had nearby restaurants deliver them.” Wen Yu said.

“Did the KTV agree to let you do this?”

“There’s always a way…”

Fu Chengque was especially happy, laughing heartily, “My strategist always has a way! Fantastic!” He turned to Lu Min and said, “Minmin, look, everyone has prepared a lot of things for you. Be happy today!”

Lu Min pursed her lips and nodded repeatedly.

Words couldn’t express it.

There were things that couldn’t be stopped once they were said.

The door to the private room closed, and at this moment, this little world belonged entirely to the five of them, no matter how loud they were.

Lu Min was pushed to the center of the sofa, in front of her was an exquisite cake. After lifting the lid, she saw that there were actually four pieces of chocolate inserted on top, and each piece had words written on it—

“Wishing my Minmin always be happy! — Ling;

Minmin, be happy every day and become even more beautiful! — Gua;

Minmin, be happy every day, love you! — Que;

With this message, I advise adding food — Yu.”

Originally, everyone planned to see Lu Min’s touched expression, but after opening the lid, they were all drawn to a black spot on the chocolate, crowding around to read and discuss it.

“What did Chengque write? It’s a black lump, what word is that?” Fang Ling frowned.

“Maybe it’s a little surprise carefully prepared by Que, there might be something hidden inside when you take it off!” Xiao Gua speculated.

“I understand Fu’s writing better.” Wen Yu objected, “Her message definitely means ‘Lu Min is the black mole in my heart’.”

Lu Min exclaimed, “I know what a vermilion mole is, but what’s a ‘black mole’?”

“It means ‘favorite’, it means you’re the one in her heart,” Wen Yu explained.

Fang Ling and Xiao Gua exclaimed in unison, “So that’s it!”

Everyone looked at Fu Chengque, only to see her face turn red with anger.

She slapped Wen Yu on the back, trembling as she said, “What nonsense are you talking about, what ‘black mole’? That’s ridiculous!”

Then, with a hint of crying in her voice, she hugged Lu Min and said, “Waa, I wrote ‘minister’, it’s ‘Minmin Minister’! The bakery is too much, how could it be written so unclearly…”

Lu Min led the way, and everyone examined it again, and it seemed to be true.

This time, everyone burst into laughter.

Lu Min comforted softly, “It’s okay, I understand, thank you, Chengque.”

Everyone looked at each other again, and suddenly burst into laughter together…

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