Chapter 43 It’s Too Much
Perhaps the communication worked, Xiao Yangzhi’s mood gradually improved.

Of course, it is more likely that Xu Mingyuan has returned to his usual self and when he got home he took Xiao Yangzhi to do exercises together, making the whole atmosphere comfortable.

Although Xu Mingyuan always felt that he was an outsider in this family, his surname was still Xu after all.

But Xiao Yangzhi is not like that. No matter how good Xu Jun is to her, or how indifferent Xu Mingyuan is to her presence in this family, she always has some resentment in her heart.

People with sensitive minds are prone to getting into dead ends. Xu Mingyuan has no way to solve this problem. He can only let her digest it herself. When she is undecided, she can just rely on time to figure it out.

“My birthday present.”

It was not until the afternoon self-study class that Tao Shuxin finally couldn’t help but ask questions.

I had been giving him hints as early as a week ago, saying things like I wanted to receive a Doraemon doll for my birthday next week, or that I really liked music boxes.

Then he looked at Xu Mingyuan, waiting for his reaction.

“What birthday present? Didn’t I give it to you a long time ago?”

Xu Mingyuan is extremely busy every day. In addition to studying, he also has to plot against others. How can he have the time to care about this kind of thing?

I had been thinking about it, but a lot of things happened these days and I forgot about it in a flash.

“A crystal ball for the October 1 holiday? That’s two months away.”

Tao Shuxin thought Xu Mingyuan was just saying it casually at the time, but she didn’t expect that he really thought so.

“Yeah, didn’t I say that a long time ago? We are still in school so how can we have time?”

“Okay, but this is my eighteenth birthday. This is the only time in my life, huh…”

Tao Shuxin sighed, her eyes revealing frustration, but she had no choice but to accept it.

“It’s okay. You’ll only be nineteen once in your life. Let’s talk about it next year.”

Xu Mingyuan didn’t care and didn’t take it seriously.

Little girls just pay attention to these useless rituals. How did they spend their 18th birthday? It seemed like they were lying in the hospital.

“Okay then. Hey? How about you ask the teacher for a leave? Tang Lin, Li Siqi and Li Yue will also go together.”

Tao Shuxin mentioned a few girls who she got along well with. Although she felt a little embarrassed to invite boys, they were all classmates, so it shouldn’t be a big deal, right?

“I won’t go. I need to study. Lao Gao called my name today. How can I dare to ask for leave to go out and play?”

Xu Mingyuan refused without even thinking about it.

Tao Shuxin’s birthday was probably a dinner gathering with relatives and friends. Even if there were a few classmates, they were just for show.

Going there would only add to the awkwardness; it would be better to just stay in the classroom and stare blankly.

“Hmph, it ruins the mood.”

Is there anything you dare not do? Tao Shuxin rolled her eyes.

If Xu Mingyuan agreed, she would go with the flow and then muster up the courage to face her mother.

But Xu Mingyuan gave up his ambition at the beginning, so he couldn’t force it anymore.

The bell rang for the end of get out of class, and just when Tao Shuxin was sulking, Liang Yunsong came over.

“Tao Tao, I wish you a happy 18th birthday. I hope all your wishes will come true. I hope all your expectations will be fulfilled. I hope my blessings will come true. I wish you will always be 18 years old. I hope I can always be by your side…”

Liang Yunsong was deeply affectionate and took out a small box with exquisite packaging from his pocket.

Seeing that what he said was becoming more and more disgusting, Tao Shuxin couldn’t help but shudder.

Looking to the side, he saw Xu Mingyuan laughing secretly, so he glared at him fiercely.

“You remembered it wrong. Today is not my birthday. Please take it back.”

Tao Shuxin said this nonsense without changing his expression, which no one believed.

Tang Lin’s group of girls had already spread the news. Although some of her good classmates couldn’t take leave to go out and play, they still gave her small gifts such as notebooks and pens.

This is the bad thing about people with low emotional intelligence. They always say something unintentionally that makes both parties embarrassed.

There are many excuses for not wanting to accept a gift, such as the gift is too expensive, the thought is enough, and so on.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere spreading around, Xu Mingyuan felt that he should take action to resolve it.

“Xiao Liang, if she doesn’t want you to give it to me, just forget it. No comment? Then I’ll take it as your consent.”

As Xu Mingyuan spoke, he snatched the gift box from his hands. The small gift box was not heavy and no one knew what was inside.

Seeing that Liang Yunsong tried to snatch it back but then retracted his hand with an indignant look on his face, Xu Mingyuan was speechless.

Why is this silly kid so stubborn? I gave you a way out, but you won’t take it. I’ll give it back to you later, right?
“Taotao, here, it’s mine now. I’ll give it to you as your birthday present. Happy birthday to you…”

Snapped!
The table was slammed.

When the palm of his hand touched the table, Xu Mingyuan noticed that Tao Shuxin’s delicate little hand subconsciously shrank, and then turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.

“Xu Mingyuan! You’re going too far! I don’t want to sit at the same table with you! I want to ask the teacher to change seats!”

Tao Shuxin loudly scolded Xu Mingyuan, pushed away Liang Yunsong who was standing aside, and rushed out of the classroom with a look of grievance on her face.

This loud shout made the class quiet for a moment. Everyone turned around and looked at Xu Mingyuan with strange expressions.

Xu Mingyuan could only shrug his shoulders and said to Liang Yunsong, “Don’t blame me for not sending it out.”

Liang Yunsong didn’t say anything and put the small gift box on Tao Shuxin’s desk.

After walking a few steps back, he came back and put the small gift box into his pocket, probably because he was worried that Xu Mingyuan would secretly open the gift box.

But when Tao Shuxin said she wanted to change seats, Liang Yunsong’s gloomy mood improved a little.

Every time he saw these two people laughing and playing from afar, he felt his heart bleeding. This time, he finally wouldn’t have to see this scene again.

Seeing Sun Hongwei walking towards this side from the back row, Liang Yunsong hurriedly left this place of trouble.

“What’s the matter, Brother Yuan?”

Sun Hongwei stared at Liang Yunsong, then looked at Xu Mingyuan.

“It’s nothing, Wei Ge, let’s go out and get some fresh air.”

In order not to disturb the classmates who were still studying at their seats, I went to the corridor with a few friends to brag.

Tao Shuxin, standing in front of the head teacher, suddenly felt a little regretful.

I was so angry at that time that I couldn’t hold back my tears.

But Xu Mingyuan did nothing wrong. If he hadn’t asked for a gift, this wouldn’t have happened.

Alas, if I changed my seat, Xu Mingyuan’s grades would definitely fall.

For a moment, Tao Shuxin was in a dilemma.

“Change seats? Did that brat Xu Mingyuan offend you?”

“There is no teacher.”

Tao Shuxin shook his head.

“Okay, which position do you want to switch to?”

Seeing that Tao Shuxin was obviously angry, Gao Dexiang didn’t ask any more questions.

Good students always have privileges, and teachers will take care of them if they want to change their seats.

“Please wait for a moment, Mr. Gao. Can we change it after the results come out?”

Tao Shuxin quickly refused.

Gao Dexiang was slightly surprised, but still nodded and said, “Okay, do you have anything else?”

“Without a teacher, I want to go to the training office.”

“Well, let’s go.”

Gao Dexiang nodded in agreement.

If I go to my mother during self-study, I will definitely be criticized, but today is my birthday after all, so I have an excuse to be lazy for a while.

I am still sulking with Xu Mingyuan, and I will lose face if I go back.

Xu Mingyuan didn’t know what Tao Shuxin was doing, but he didn’t care.

It was only when school was about to end in the afternoon that Tao Shuxin was seen lying at the door of the classroom, waving to several little sisters.

Tao Shuxin didn’t look at him, probably still angry with him.

But someone glanced over here.

Xu Mingyuan knew her. This head teacher with big wavy hair was Tao Shuxin’s mother, He Qiong.

Xu Mingyuan lowered his head and continued to do his homework. He didn’t dare to show his anger in front of the girl.

The unfortunate child is really stingy. It’s just a joke. Is it necessary to bring up your mother to scare people?
(End of this chapter)