Rebirth: CEO's Sweetheart Reaches the Life Pinnacle!-Chapter 117 - 114: Drunkenness on Birthday (3rd Update)

November 7th, Monday. Today is Li Si’s birthday.

After returning, Leng Mochen had some business to attend to in Hong Kong. Since morning, she had been checking her phone frequently. But there wasn’t a single text or call from him. She couldn’t quite describe how she felt—just that she was a bit down.

Li Si couldn’t stand the solitude of the empty villa being just herself, so she decided to return to school for classes.

Director Wang wanted to make her bone marrow donation a model example to encourage others to learn from her, but she politely declined. The matter had become a thorn in her heart—not because she regretted donating, but because of her complex feelings toward Tian Yaruo.

Bai Shasha and Jiang Fan planned to take Li Si out of school to celebrate her birthday. She gladly agreed, and the destination was their regular spot—Old Friend Little Kitchen!

"Si! Did it hurt when you donated bone marrow? Were you scared at the time?" Bai Shasha asked with a mix of concern and curiosity. After learning about it from her mother, Mrs. Bai even complimented Li Si, saying she was an idealistic, brave, and kind-hearted young lady, and advised Shasha to maintain a good relationship with her.

She shook her head and smiled. "It didn’t hurt. Nowadays, donating bone marrow doesn’t involve surgery; it’s about donating hematopoietic stem cells. So, it’s just like giving blood, only it takes longer."

Jiang Fan noticed something different about Li Si’s demeanor. He couldn’t pinpoint what it was, but there was an undeniable change. Her gaze seemed somewhat cooler than before.

"Li Si, why do I feel like you’ve changed somehow? I can’t quite say how though," Jiang Fan noted.

Bai Shasha nodded in agreement. "Yeah! I felt the same way just now! Oh, it’s your eyes—they unintentionally look sharp now! It’s making me afraid to look directly at you!"

Li Si was stunned for a moment, then touched her face and struck a self-admiring pose. "Could it be that I’ve become more beautiful again? I didn’t mean to! Now I’m making you two beauties jealous and unable to meet my eyes?"

She had noticed it herself—the reflection in the mirror. If the person in the mirror used to smile like the warm sun, now she exuded the calm of winter snow.

She was no longer as naively passionate about anything. She wasn’t sure if it was because she had matured through experiences or for some other reason.

"Oh, stop it! Boasting about your own merits!"

"How narcissistic can you be?" The two teased her in unison.

Li Si couldn’t help but laugh. Being with her close friends brought her the most joy, temporarily warming her icy heart. fгeewёbnoѵel_cσm

"Si, it’s your birthday today. I won’t say much else except, may you find your Prince Charming soon!" Bai Shasha said, handing her a beautifully wrapped gift.

"Haven’t you heard? Not everyone riding a white horse is a prince; some could be monks instead!" Li Si quipped nonchalantly, causing the two to burst into laughter.

"You’ve got a point! The more I think about it, the truer it seems!" Bai Shasha laughed so hard that tears came out. Li Si stuck her tongue out secretly—this line wasn’t even hers originally.

Jiang Fan also presented his gift and joined in. "I think spending time with you always leaves me with a stomachache—because of all the laughing!"

Li Si excitedly accepted the gifts. "You two are amazing! Isn’t it enough for us to hang out together? Why give me presents too?"

"Go ahead, open them! This is our heartfelt gesture! Plus, they say reciprocity matters—you won’t be exempt when it’s mine or Jiang Fan’s birthday!"

"I knew you’d say that! Fine, I’ll open them!" Li Si pointed her finger at both of them playfully and opened the gifts with a smile.

Bai Shasha gave her an adorable pink wallet, while Jiang Fan’s gift was an elegant women’s watch.

"Thank you both! I really love them. I’ll cherish them every day. I’m so touched! Let’s be lifelong friends. No matter where life takes us—building families, having kids—let’s never lose touch!" The gifts were small, but the emotions behind them were profound, and she committed them to memory.

"Enough with the sentimentality! You’re making me want to cry now!" Bai Shasha, being the most emotional of the group, could sense the sincerity in Li Si’s eyes.

"The three of us, let’s raise our glasses. From now on, we’ll always be friends, come what may!" Jiang Fan lifted his glass. Although she had joined their circle later, she deeply cherished this rare friendship. In life, having one or two true confidants is enough.

"Well said! Cheers to our everlasting friendship!" Their glasses clinked together, and for that moment, their hearts were united. No matter what tomorrow brought, this moment affirmed their unshakable bond as an iron triangle!

The two prepared a petite fruit cake for Li Si. On it was written, "Happy 21st Birthday." They lit several candles, then even drew the curtains to sing "Happy Birthday" and let Li Si make a wish.

Amused by their setup, Li Si clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish.

After blowing out the birthday candles together, Bai Shasha asked curiously, "Si, can’t you give us a hint about what you wished for just now?"

"How could I tell you? If I say it, it won’t come true!" Jiang Fan immediately objected, aligning perfectly with Li Si’s thoughts.

Li Si kept checking her phone, and Bai Shasha noticed. Unable to resist teasing, she asked, "Who are you expecting a call from? Didn’t I just wish for you to find your Prince Charming? Looks like you may already have one!"

"Yeah! You’ve checked your phone at least ten times since we got here. Li Si, who’s the lucky guy?" Jiang Fan laughed as well.

Li Si’s face turned slightly red, but she insisted, "Cut it out! Can’t I just be checking the time?"

In truth, she was waiting for a call. It was already 2 p.m., and she didn’t know whether he had forgotten her birthday or was just busy. Not a single message—should she call him instead? But she found it awkward. After all, it was her birthday. Where was the promised gift? Even if there was no gift, surely, there should be some birthday wishes?

"Tch, playing coy! Let’s drink. The three of us aren’t going home sober today!" Bai Shasha, knowing Li Si’s reserved nature, suggested they drink.

Li Si had always been a lightweight. After a few glasses of beer and wine, she became dizzy and felt unsteady on her feet. She stood up to go to the restroom but could barely walk in a straight line.

"Hey, are you okay? We were planning to move to a karaoke bar after this!" Jiang Fan said while supporting her.

Li Si quickly waved her hand. "You two go ahead if you want! I’m really out of it—so dizzy! I just want to sleep!"

Bai Shasha stood by the private room’s door and saw them helping Li Si back from the restroom. "What took you so long? I thought you fell in there. I was just about to fetch you!"

"Li Si seems really drunk. Should we call it a night and meet again another day?" Jiang Fan suggested as she helped Li Si sit down.

Bai Shasha glanced at Li Si, who was slumped over the table, and nodded. "Alright, let’s do that. I know Si doesn’t have much of a tolerance. Drinking this much was over her limit today."

The two of them scrambled to help Li Si out of the restaurant, hailed a cab, and escorted her back to the Century Tiancheng Villa.

Sister Tao and Old Wang were at home, and they helped settle Li Si into bed. Seeing her asleep, Bai Shasha and Jiang Fan finally left at ease. (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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