Author: Chop wood and carry water

After consultation with my parents, the birthday party was decided to be held at the coffee bar in the lobby of the only five-star hotel in the city, because it was the only place with a piano and it was our own property, so it was convenient. Use a rope to hold it up and put on a Western-style

For the buffet, the chairs were removed, tea tables were placed around, and the middle became a dance floor.

This event seems simple, but she planned it carefully. The buffet is a typical Western thing. We people like to gather around a big round table to drink wine and eat large pieces of meat. Because we are not used to it, this kind of foreign food

This thing has never been used in large-scale banquets until now.

In fact, this kind of dining method has its unique features for gatherings with more than ten people and mainly socializing among strangers. The advantage is that you can chat with whomever you want, just walk over there with your legs. Except that there are no chairs.

, the food is quite luxurious, a five-star hotel buffet costs more than 300 yuan per person, which is enough for an ordinary working class person to earn half a year's salary.

Yan Tingting just likes this kind of tone. She is not a shallow woman. She doesn't want to be too public. She doesn't want her classmates to feel distant from her, and she doesn't want the people she likes to feel inferior because of her family background.

She had confirmed the guest list. Parents and elders were strictly prohibited from coming. The guests were either classmates or childhood friends. There were also a few strangers who were introduced by her mother, who said they were well-matched peers who wanted to get to know her. She

Seeing that there were not many people around, she agreed. After all, she had so many best friends and she wouldn't mind introducing a few young men to them.

The birthday party was scheduled on the weekend closest to her birthday, which was very convenient for everyone. The guests came early and were all dressed up like her.

She dressed up carefully today. The snow-white dress set off her youthful appearance, making her look like a princess. Originally, she was supposed to wear a black dress at the party, and her skin would appear fairer under the light, but she felt that black was not in line with our tradition.

, it looks old and is unlucky, red makes people feel too timid, and it is not about marriage. The red color makes people feel anxious. So she chose to wear a white dress. Anyway, she would look good in anything she wears, as long as it fits well.

The guests brought her various exquisite gift boxes, but she accepted them all with a smile without opening them. They placed them on a table beside her and were looked after by a dedicated person. She casually chatted with everyone, thinking about her gift.

Those college classmates.

It was already half an hour after the scheduled time. Although she was worried that Cao Yu would not come, she was not very anxious at this time: First, watches were not yet common among students at that time, so the classmates never had any concept of time.

Being late is common; secondly, all her college classmates have not arrived yet. Wang Xiaoling and Zhang Haiyan have promised her that they will definitely bring Cao Yu here. She guessed that Cao Yu must be with them. Why are they delayed here?

on the road.

Just when she was thinking about Cao Yu intentionally or unintentionally, Wang Xiaoling came in carrying a cake and her classmates. At a glance, she saw Cao Yu holding a large bouquet of roses and walking in behind Wang Xiaoling. Yan Tingting was immediately overjoyed.

Crawling all over the face

On the way, she quickly picked up her skirt and greeted her. At this time, the students were asking the waiter about the place to eat. They were all surprised when they saw Yan Tingting who came to the world like a fairy. Wang Xiaoling said: Tingting, why don’t you just eat if you don’t tell me?

, why are you dressed like this?

Yan Tingting smiled slyly and said: Yes, you are here to eat. Today is my birthday, of course I want to dress up, who wants you to dress up?

Zhang Haiyan said embarrassedly: This is my first time coming to such a high-end place, and you are spending too much money.

Yan Tingting took her hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't cost money. We are good sisters. You are being foreign when you say that. Today is a buffet party. We are eating Western food. I don't know if you are used to it."

Yang Xiaowei became energetic when he heard about Western food, but looking at his ragged appearance, he was no better than the beggars on the street. Looking at everyone else, they were not much different from him, they were all wearing sportswear.

, I immediately felt a little awkward with the casual clothes I usually wear. I was embarrassed and whispered: Is it the legendary Western food? I haven’t eaten it yet. I heard that you have to wear a suit to eat Western food. Can we eat it dressed like this?

?You didn't tell me earlier.

Yan Tingting looked at his reserved look and almost laughed out loud and said: Look at your look, are you embarrassed to be so coquettish? It's just a meal, what else?! Look at what you said, it sounds like me

I told you earlier, you have a suit, and if you don’t eat, you just watch.

Yan Tingting looked at the boys and said with satisfaction: You guys are still very considerate to me. At least there are no oil stains on the chest. It looks like it has been newly changed.

Yan Tingting was right. She didn't dare to use the words "newly washed". Remembering to change clothes when she could go out was enough attention! As she spoke, she came to Cao Yu and reached out for the rose. "This is

Did you give it to me? Bring it.

Cao Yu looked at the fairy in front of him, swallowed quickly, and immediately entered the role like a dramatist. With a smile on his face, he sent bundles of "autumn spinach" with his talking eyes, along with a handful of "autumn spinach" in his hand.

Holding the rose, he said with a playful smile: Exactly.

Yan Tingting was not polite to him. She took the rose in his hand, lowered her head and smelled it, then exposed him directly and said: Well, it smells really good. Please come less. Everyone must have pooled their money to buy this. Where is your gift? Bring it here.

.

Reaching out to ask for it again, Cao Yu saw her being so frank and immediately said with a bitter look on his face: "What gift? I didn't prepare it. You are really greedy. Why don't you have flowers?!"

Yan Tingting was slightly disappointed. This was expected by her and did not affect her good mood, so she immediately said: "It doesn't matter if you don't have it. Then come with me."

Cao Yu just stared at her blankly without moving. Yan Tingting asked strangely: What, is there anything else? Why are you looking at me like this?

The two looked at each other for a moment, and Cao Yu suddenly smiled and said: Bingxue is indeed smart.

As he spoke, he took out a beautifully wrapped gift box with a ribbon from his pocket and handed it over like a magic trick.

Yan Tingting's heart was beating wildly. This was so surprising. She put her hands on her chest and exclaimed "Ah" excitedly. She quickly took it and said excitedly: "This is really there! Is it really for me? What's inside?"

Ah? Can I open it and take a look?

Cao Yu didn't expect that she would be so happy. Her joy also made his heart beat. He looked at her and smiled: "Of course."

Yan Tingting couldn't wait to open it and saw a delicate music box. She was immediately surprised. She quickly wound the clockwork a few times and the song "Happy Birthday" started playing. She said happily: "I like it so much. Did you really buy this?"

?

Cao Yu said sincerely: Of course, I definitely bought it.

Seeing Yan Tingting so happy, Sun Xiaomei was afraid that Cao Yu would take all the credit, so she quickly said: He bought this thing, but the money was pooled by all of us.

A trace of unnoticed embarrassment flashed across the faces of Cao Yu and Yan Tingting. Zhang Haiyan quickly added: Cao Yu spent a lot of thought and traveled a lot to pick this music box to take with us, so that’s why

It's late.

Yan Tingting immediately looked at Cao Yu with a smile and said: Really? Then I like it even more, thank you all.

What does it mean to be light on courtesy but heavy on affection? It all depends on the mood of the recipient. At this time, Yan Tingting seemed that as long as he, Cao Yu, spent some time on her, he would be able to make her extremely happy. But at that time,

Many students take great pains to choose birthday gifts, mainly because they are poor and it is really difficult to find something of good quality and low price.

Yan Tingting led everyone into the coffee shop and greeted the guests inside: "Come on, let me introduce you to everyone. This is Mr. Wang from Dashi Group. This is Mr. Li from Baili Group. This is my high school classmate."

,this is my best friend

, this is my childhood... These are my current college classmates, this is Wang Xiaoling, this is Zhang Haiyan, this is Cao Yu... You guys should get to know each other, today is a buffet, you can chat casually for a while

, have some drinks first.

It is said to be a casual communication, but Yan Tingting's college classmates and other guests are completely different species. These classmates of hers are dressed worse than the waiters in this hotel. How can everyone communicate casually together?! So, the college students

Most of the guests knew each other before, so they naturally became a group, and the party started just like that.

Yang Xiaowei quietly asked Sun Xiaobo next to him: What is a buffet party? Do everyone eat cold food?

Sun Xiaobo touched his nose and said: I don’t know.

Cao Yu listened to the brothers' conversation. In fact, he had never eaten anything cold. He had only vaguely seen it in those video tapes. He didn't see any tables and chairs at the scene, so he thought he wanted to point them out and introduced them in a low voice.

: Just eat standing up, you two farmers!

Yang Xiaowei was extremely disappointed and said: "You have to eat standing up. Why are there no stools in such a high-end place? I'm not used to it."

Cao Yu didn't know how to explain it. These two bumpkin made him feel miserable, so he could only whisper again: You can eat more if you stand up, it's smooth.

Yang Xiaowei immediately said happily: Really? That's great! But I'm still not used to it. Can I sit on those tables and eat later?

Cao Yu didn't know how to appease the frightened little hearts of his brothers. In fact, for those boys, standing up to eat was a normal thing. They often packed meals in the cafeteria and ate while walking back to the dormitory.

When I got downstairs to the dormitory, I had already finished my meal, then I packed my lunch box in the water room downstairs and went upstairs.

Standing to eat did not affect everyone's appetite, but today's high-end place and the shabby clothes that were completely incompatible with it made everyone feel a little embarrassed. Yan Tingting saw Cao Yu and the others muttering in the corner, so she quickly came closer.

Said: Cao Yu, come with me.

Cao Yu asked: What?

Yan Tingting said: Let's go see the piano first, I'll prepare the tuner for you.

Cao Yu followed Yan Tingting toward the depths of the coffee bar. Yan Tingting said: "Can you dance the national standard?"

Cao Yu said: No.

Yan Tingting glared at Cao Yu and said: "Young man, you can play the piano but can't dance the national standard. Who are you kidding?"

Cao Yu said: What do you want to do?

Yan Tingting said: There will be a dance after dinner later. I want you to dance with me. I want you to be the first to ask me to dance, and you must dance at least three songs in a row.

Cao Yu looked at Yan Tingting, then at his sportswear and said: Is this what you're wearing?

Yan Tingting smiled and said: I have prepared the dress for you, including socks and shoes.

Cao Yu asked doubtfully: Are you ready? How do you know my size? Will it fit?

Yan Tingting smiled slyly and said: Your clothes have been washed by so many people, do you still have any secrets?

Cao Yu suddenly realized: You are setting a trap for me to get in!

Yan Tingting smiled and said: Even so, how dare you not take advantage of it?

Cao Yu looked at the guests over there, and deliberately put it in Yan Tingting's ear and teased: What if I don't want to do it? What can you do to me?

Yan Tingting glanced at him contemptuously and said: Tsk, then you give it a try?!

Cao Yu knew that today was Yan Tingting's home court, and he was here to support her, not to cause trouble. He quickly smiled and said to please: "Drill, you must drill."

Yan Tingting nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: That's pretty much it.
To be continued...