Chapter 289

Qiao Anhao’s complexion had a thin layer of foundation, and her eyes quivered with hints of shyness . Her voice was mellow and delicate . “Brother Jiamu, Happy Birthday . “

Lu Jinnian lips lingered with Qiao Anhao’s warm breath . He stared at her for a while, moving his lips, and then lowered his eyes to mask the raging emotions beneath them . The corner of his lips curved into a hint of a smile . A flurry of graceful and composed servants brought over a knife and he started to cut the cake .

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After eating the cake, guests started to leave one after the other . Qiao Anhao and Lu Jinnian stood at the Xu family doors, politely escorting the guests to their cars . One luxury car after another drove out of the Xu family mansion . Not long after, the mansion was completely empty . In an instant, the previously rowdy place fell overtly silent .

The servants came in and out of the mansion, cleaning up after the party .

Qiao Anhao and Lu Jinnian followed behind Xu Wanli and Han Ruchu just beneath the steps to the mansion, then stopped . Qiao Anhao called out to Xu Wanli and Han Ruchu, who stood half a meter in front of her, “Uncle Xu, Aunt Xu . . . “

Xu Wanli and Han Ruchu stopped in their tracks and turned their heads at the same time . Perhaps it was because Xu Wanli had drank a little, his face was completely red .

Qiao Anhao pursed her lips into a smile before courteously saying her goodbyes, “We won’t be going in . It’s late, we’ll head out first . “

Lu Jinnian didn’t even make a sound, as he strode directly over to his own car . He opened the car door and sat in, then pulled the car up in front of Qiao Anhao . He pulled down the car window but didn’t say a word, only pressed the car horn . His eyes stared blankly in front of him, never bothering to look at Xu Wanli and Han Ruchu .

Qiao Anhao immediately waved at the two of them . She opened the door and sat down, then put her head out the window and called out to them, “Goodbye . “

Xu Wanli and Han Ruchu also said “Goodbye” to Qiao Anhao, and then gave her a few caring words . Lu Jinnian silently stared up front, waiting for them to politely bid farewell . Then he stepped on the accelerator, turned the steering wheel, and slowly started up the car . He drove out of the Xu family manor .

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From the Xu family manor to Mian Xiu Garden, they passed the most bustling street of the city .

Night cleaning trucks had just passed, and so the streets were wet . Under the traffic lights, rays of light reflected brightly .

Lu Jinnian pulled the car window down, and the cool night breeze slowly came in, making the ride feel particularly comfortable .

The birthday party lasted several hours long, and Qiao Anhao had been drinking, so was quite tired . As soon as she got in the car, she leaned back and shut her eyes to take a nap, as she thought about giving Lu Jinnian a surprise when they got home .

Lu Jinnian’s car was playing a soothing song by a charming female singer . Lu Jinnian couldn’t recall the song, but he felt that the melody wasn’t bad . After hearing a few lines, he turned his head and glanced over at Qiao Anhao . He saw her eyes were shut, as though she had already fallen sleep, and so he raised his arm and casually turned off the music .

It was quiet in the car . Only the sound of car horns going off were occasionally could be heard from outside .

Qiao Anhao didn’t sleep, but she shut her eyes to get some rest . Suddenly, she heard that there was no more music . She opened her eyes and coincidentally, through the side view mirror outside the window, saw Lu Jinnian turn his head, concentrating on his driving, .