Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s
Chapter 115 - 109 Gathering

Chapter 115: 109 Gathering

Everyone else was also beaming with joy. It wasn’t so much about having a good meal; young boys and girls always liked lively events. The opportunity to get together for a meal was a novel experience for them, and everyone was looking forward to the evening.

"That evening, let’s wait for it to get a bit darker before heading over to Chengsi’s place. We can each bring some rice and vegetables to avoid eating up all the food at Uncle He’s house," Zhong Anping considered thoughtfully.

"There’s no need for you to bring rice and vegetables for celebrating my birthday; it would be like you all are slapping my face. I’ll have everything prepared," Tian Xinhua said hurriedly, planning to bring over about ten pounds of rice and some vegetables from home that evening.

"No need, no need. You all just coming is good enough, really no need to bring anything. Brother Xin Hua doesn’t need to bring anything either. It’s just so much trouble carrying things around. Today I’m hosting; I’ll have everything ready. Trust me, I will make sure each and every one of you will be loosening your belts from eating," Sisi Tian shook her head like a rattle drum, not allowing anyone to bring anything over. She had more rice and vegetables in her shop than she could eat, and this was a good chance to go through some of it.

Tian Xinhua, thinking of Tian Sisi’s mysterious abilities, didn’t insist any further and laughed, "Then I’ll just wait for the surprise Ah Nan has prepared for me."

Seeing this, the others also stopped insisting on bringing things. Between friends, there was no need for such formalities. He Chengsi felt a bit sour in his heart, constantly blaming himself. It’s all because of your big mouth. Why did you go show off in front of that pretty boy? Now he’s the one who benefits. Sister Sisi has never celebrated my birthday, has she?

"Sister Sisi, my birthday is next month too," He Chengsi, quite thick-skinned, said, "If the mountain won’t come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain. If Sister Sisi didn’t think of it, then I’ll just give her a reminder."

"When is Brother He’s birthday? We’ll also celebrate together when the time comes," Tian Sisi asked with a smile in a good mood.

"The fifth day of the fifth month. My master found me on the Dragon Boat Festival and set that as my birthday," He Chengsi happily said.

Tian Sisi had heard from He Xuewen about He Chengsi’s origins before. He was a poor child, picked up by an old Taoist on a desolate mountain in Qingdao while traveling. Chengsi must have been newly born, still with blood on him, bitten all over by poisonous mosquitoes on the mountain, swelling up. It was a miracle he wasn’t eaten by wolves, a clear sign of great fortune.

The old Taoist, also feeling lonely in his advancing years, felt a connection with the child and decided to adopt He Chengsi on the spot. He didn’t even bother to give him a name, just kept calling him Xiao Wu since he was found on Dragon Boat Festival. It wasn’t until He Xuewen took him in that he was named Chengsi.

Compared to He Chengsi, the original host was much more fortunate. Both were adopted, but the original host’s parents gave him away only under dire circumstances, and he was placed into a good family where he lived a life free from worry about food and clothing.

But He Chengsi’s situation had been so dire, abandoned by heartless parents, though later, he was adopted by his master. Still, he had always wandered with the master, exposed to the elements, never having a day of stability.

Thinking of this, Tian Sisi gently said, "Then next month, before Brother He’s birthday, let’s pick a weekend just like today, get together, and celebrate Brother He’s birthday."

He Chengsi smiled broadly, proudly snorted toward Tian Xinhua. Tian Xinhua was in a great mood now and couldn’t be bothered to compete with this guy. Tian Sisi thought for a moment and came up with a good idea.

"How about this? Everyone shares their birthdays, and we can make a list, and from now on, we’ll celebrate everyone’s birthday. The location will be at Brother He’s house; it will be our secret base. What do you think?"

Tian Sisi’s idea received unanimous support from everyone. In this dreary and grey era, being able to have the chance to joyfully gather with friends was truly a rare opportunity.

He Chengsi also expressed his stance, agreeing with little sister Sisi’s suggestion. Tang Qiubai was also very interested in this novel way of celebrating birthdays and took the lead in sharing his own birthday, which was on the sixth day of October.

In all honesty, Tian Sisi really didn’t want to celebrate the birthday of that guy Tang Qiubai, but upon seeing the spirited face of this young man, she opened her mouth but still didn’t speak the words of refusal.

In this life, Tang Qiubai really hadn’t wronged her, and besides, he got along quite well with He Chengsi, Tian Xinhua, and the rest. Moreover, she had to give face to Grandpa Tang and the Old Man, these two elders. Sigh, alright then, let this guy have this on the house.

The others also reported their birthdays one after another. Unexpectedly, it was revealed that Zhong Meiying and He Chengsi shared the same birthday, and Zhong Ankang’s birthday was just a few days apart from Tian Qinghua’s. Zhong Juying, Jianguo, and Zhong Anping were also close, which meant their birthdays could be celebrated together, saving a lot of trouble.

From a distance, Zhong Yuying watched this group’s happy smiles with immense regret.

If she hadn’t been foolish that day, she would be part of that group now, laughing joyfully with them. But it was all too late. Every day of her life was torture, counting day by day, just wishing she could grow up faster and escape from this cold place.

Tian Sisi felt Zhong Yuying’s gaze, and from afar, she glanced at the haggard figure of Zhong Yuying but didn’t linger, quickly returning to the conversation with her friends. "I’ll go and prepare the dinner now, you all take your time coming over."

"These snails and loaches you take," Zhong Anping said while holding a bucket.

"No need, I can’t carry them, and besides, these need to be kept for a few days before we can eat them. There are already enough at home for tonight’s meal."

Having said that, Tian Sisi went back, as she had to hurry and take some vegetables out before it got too crowded later on.

Once Tian Sisi got home, she informed Granny Zhao, saying that she was going to host guests at Daddy’s home tonight and invited many friends over for dinner to celebrate Brother Xin Hua’s birthday. Granny Zhao was a very hospitable person; upon hearing this, she expressed her strong support and even asked if she should cook the dishes.

"No need to trouble Granny, we can cook ourselves. Granny, on your birthday and Grandpa’s birthday in the future, we’ll also celebrate like this. Oh, Granny, when is your birthday? And when are Grandpa’s, Daddy’s, and Mama’s?"

Tian Sisi felt incredibly ashamed; how could she have forgotten her most important family members?

However, Granny Zhao felt very gratified that her granddaughter was still thinking about celebrating her birthday, which was truly filial. "Granny’s birthday is in December, your Grandpa is..."

"Granny, wait for me, I’ll grab a notebook to jot it down." Tian Sisi hurried to the second floor, grabbed a red-covered notebook, and earnestly opened it and began to write down with a pencil.

"Granny’s birthday in December, Grandpa...", "Go ahead, Granny," she said.

Tian Sisi’s demeanor was very serious, as if she was doing something very important. (To be continued. If you like this story, we welcome you to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)