A Star Reborn: The Queen's Return

Chapter 409 - Anniversary

Chapter 409: Anniversary

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“You’re right.” Front desk receptionist B nodded and agreed. “Such a pity.”

“What’s there to pity?” Front desk receptionist C said. “Ye Xingling was never worthy of our male god Pei.” Although Pei Ziheng was a serious and prominent person and was also known for his iron fist when settling business, these ordinary female receptionists had never experienced his cruel and ruthless side. Thus, they were attracted to his power and status and regarded him as one of the three male boss gods in the world.

“I wonder which girl is blessed in the future to marry such a rich, handsome, and considerate husband.” Front desk receptionist A sighed.

“In any case, it won’t be Ye Xingling.” Front desk receptionist C said. “If he were to marry, he would be marrying someone famous or of equally prominent status. This is called marriage between families of equal social rank. Please, who does she think she is?”

They were a little loud, causing Xia Ling to overhear them by accident as she had excellent hearing. She slightly stopped in her footsteps. Inexplicable anger brewed in her heart. She did not even want to remain by Pei Ziheng’s side. Instead, he was the one who refused to let her go. Why should she be the one being degraded and subjected to insults?

She was originally not someone who had a good temper, but ever since she got pregnant, she was even more capricious and wanted to express her rage towards the front desk girls. However, she suppressed her anger.

The doctor said that she had to maintain a good mood...

She breathed deeply a few times to restrain herself.

Pei Ziheng, who was beside her, also paused. First, he looked at her. Then, he looked at the front desk. His icy expression scared the front desk girls until they shut up like they were caught doing something wrong. They flinched and looked at them at a loss for words.

After seeing that they were all silent, Pei Ziheng finally continued to walk forward with Xia Ling.

“Do they usually talk about you like that?” Pei Ziheng was still unhappy after entering the car.

Xia Ling stated. “They don’t dare to say anything to my face. As for what they say behind my back, I can’t do anything about that.” She already knew that they insulted her behind her back, but she could not please all of them. Besides, she did not focus on them at this time and was concentrating on taking care of her baby.

Pei Ziheng also did not say anything more.

Recently, Xia Ling tired easily. Although the Rolls Royce was driven very smoothly, after sitting for a long time, she still felt sleepy. Unconsciously, she closed her eyes. In a daze, she felt some warmth around her body as there was a small wool blanket covering her. Someone wrapped her in his arms, and there seemed to be something comfortable behind her head.

“Go to sleep.” Pei Ziheng’s voice was heard above her head. “I’ll wake you when we’re back home.”

When they reached home, he did not wake her up. He only directly carried her into the bedroom as she was in a deep sleep and placed her on the comfortable and luxurious bed. Once her body touched the down feather bedding, she woke up. ( Boxno vel. co m )

“Pei Ziheng?” She mumbled.

“I’m here.” He sat beside her on the bed. “Did I wake you up?”

She rubbed her eyes and shook her head. “I’m hungry.” Pregnant women were troublesome people. She was hungry but had no signs of being hungry. Fortunately, it was almost time for dinner. The domestic servants had already prepared the dishes.

Pei Ziheng pressed a button and instructed Nanny Zhou to send dinner to the room.

It was a very sumptuous dinner. As a small table was placed on her bedside, there were fresh fruit juice, foie gras, caviar, scallops, and abalone on the table.

With his help, Xia Ling sat up on the bed.

Her luck today was not bad, she did not feel any nausea or morning sickness. She took her utensils and started eating. However, Pei Ziheng did not eat. He only patiently helped her cut the soft foie gras and vegetables before adding them on her plate.

She ate until she was full and felt sleepy again.

Pei Ziheng gently asked her, “Xiao Ling, do you still remember what the occasion is today?”

She was confused. What was the occasion? She replied honestly, “I don’t know.”

His expression darkened. “Today is your birthday. It’s also the 18th anniversary of the day we met.” In the past, she used to wait impatiently for this day and spend the day with him to celebrate it, but now, when the day arrived, she completely forgot about it?

Xia Ling finally remembered. “The third of June?”

He nodded.

She had forgotten it. Since her rebirth, she still remembered this date last year and spent it alone in pain. This year, she was in a difficult position, and her life was in a mess. She was in no mood to recall this event.

She thought about what happened 18 years ago.

Pei Ziheng brought her home from the orphanage. The next year, she persuaded him to celebrate that day and decided that it should be her birthday. The sun was so radiant, and the flowers were so fragrant then. She linked arms with him in a field of fully bloomed irises and promised that they would celebrate this day together from this year onwards.

He kissed her forehead gently and said, “Ok.”

Later, he really did as they had agreed. Every year, he would set up a small banquet, prepare a gift, and took time off to accompany her on her birthday and anniversary date. No wonder dinner tonight was so sumptuous. The carefully prepared dishes were served in the most exquisite tableware. Although they were placed on a small bedside table, they still had a ceremonious undertone.

However, things were different now, and Xia Ling was no longer jubilant like in the past.

Seeing that she was not very excited, he said, “I’m sorry, you probably did not remember it because it was too simple.” He blamed her forgetfulness on his own lack of preparation. In reality, both of them knew that this was not the reason. Once a woman changes her mind, she would be crueler than a man. Birthdays and anniversaries? They were long forgotten.

Seeing his sorrowful face, she felt upset too.

It was really strange. It was him who forced her to stay by his side, and she was the one suffering, but why did she feel guilty when she saw Pei Ziheng feeling sad? She remembered that during the day of the paragliding accident, he sent a helicopter to rescue her and pushed her around every day when she was hospitalized. When he heard that she was pregnant, he took care of her even more...

Suddenly, she felt that she owed him a lot.

“My birthday isn’t today.” Unexpectedly, she told him. “I’ve already found my long-lost family member. My biological brother told me that I was born during a winter month.”

Winter month? Biological brother?

Pei Ziheng was quiet for a moment before saying, “Is he really your biological brother? What sort of person is he? Does he have proof? Xiao Ling, you shouldn’t easily trust outsiders. There are many scammers.”

“I know that he is my biological brother.” Xia Ling smiled. “He is a master of metaphysics. Once he saw me, he called me by the name of my past life and recognized me. He said that for some unfortunate reasons, my family had to leave me behind and also told me when my real birthday is.”

“Who is he?” Pei Ziheng was still skeptical. Master of metaphysics? He had once wondered about the family that abandoned Xiao Ling but could not believe that the truth was so unscientific. He had to investigate that person.