Chapter 265 This is the best gift I have ever received
Familiar Daegu dialect.

This made Bae Joo-hyun, who had just changed into slippers, stunned.

She looked up in disbelief, and the person who appeared in her field of vision was her mother.

Why is mom here?
Are you dreaming?
"Ouni~ Grandma and I are here too!"

Bae Joo-yeon supported her grandmother with a smile, while Noh Bok-joo held a birthday cake in her hand.

"My baby Joohyun, stay happy and healthy~"

Bae Joo-hyun couldn't believe what she saw.

Why are her family here?

Bae Joo-yeon noticed Eun-ni's expression, she opened her arms and smiled:

"Unnie, don't you want to hug your dear sister?"

Pei Zhuxuan took a few steps forward and asked with a frown:

"Grandma, how did you get here? Did Zhuyan bring you here by car?"

Kang Do-hwan, who put down the remote control for adjusting the light, also appeared at the right time.

He walked up to Bae Joo Hyun, holding a childish crown in his hand, and explained:

"I asked Gao Zixiang to pick them up here. I will bother him again tomorrow."

Bae Joo-hyun didn't expect that Do-hwan would bring his family over.

The emotion in her heart was beyond words.

Since my debut, I have spent every birthday without the company of my family.

I didn’t expect to receive such a surprise this year.

Pei Zhuxuan suddenly thought of a word in Dohwan's words. She blinked and asked in confusion:
"Wait a minute, did you just say...tomorrow?"

"Yes, it is tomorrow indeed."

Jiang Zhaohuan raised his hand and placed the crown on Bae Zhuxuan's head, and said with a smile,

"I've already cleaned out both guest rooms, so there's no need to worry about having nowhere to stay."

"Will this bother you?"

Although Jiang Zhaohuan likes quietness, as time goes by, he still hopes that his home will be more lively.

He shook his head and carefully adjusted the position of the crown:
"No, it's more lively with more people, and more like a home."

A home?

Bae Joo-hyun noticed the ambiguous gaze from her sister and lowered her head guiltily.

What the hell is this idiot talking about.

Don't you realize that this word is a bit inappropriate?
Bae Joo-hyun opened her mouth and was about to change the subject when there was a knock on the door.

Jiang Zhaohuan walked to the entrance and opened the door directly.

"Happy Birthday, Ernie!!!"

"Huh? It was you, Dohwan (Oppa), who opened the door."

The four of them poked their heads out from behind Jiang Zhaohuan and sent their blessings again in unison.

They were still holding the takeaway food that had just been delivered, and they could smell the fragrance through the bag.

Now that everyone is here, it's time to eat.

Jiang Zhaohuan also brought out the dishes that had already been prepared in the kitchen.

He served Bae Joo-hyun a bowl of kelp soup and sat opposite her, his eyes full of anticipation.

How could Bae Joo-hyun not notice the little glances that someone gave her from time to time.

She tasted the kelp soup straight away after she sat down.

She was worried that it wouldn’t taste good, but it was surprisingly delicious, and she liked the amount of sesame oil.

Bae Joo-hyun took off her coat and combed up her long hair which was affecting her eating.

She looked in the direction of Zhao Huan and asked curiously:

“Have you ever made kelp soup before?”

"No, this is my first time making it, how does it taste?"

Pei Zhuxuan did not hesitate to praise, and what she said was all true:

“It’s delicious. I think it tastes better than what I made.”

"Then tell me when you want to drink it. It doesn't take long to make this soup."

Bae Joo-hyun didn't expect Do-hwan to say this in front of so many people.

She could even feel the satisfaction in her mother and grandmother's eyes.

This was exactly the look he gave his son-in-law. During the conversation while eating, Jiang Zhaohuan didn't say much.

After all, everyone present except himself was a lady, so he just had to listen.

After dinner, he went into the kitchen to help everyone prepare fruit after the meal, and cut the birthday cake into small pieces to make it easier for these artists who needed to control their weight to eat.

Bae Joo-yeon, who was not worried about gaining weight, held the remaining cake generously and ate it directly with a big spoon.

I have a good appetite. I have just eaten quite a lot of food.

Bae Joo-hyun originally wanted to chat with her family, but after thinking about it, she went into the kitchen.

She rolled up her sleeves and tried to help, but was rejected by someone without even turning her head.

"Just enjoy your birthday peacefully, I'll take care of the washing."

Pei Zhuxuan felt a little strange, she tilted her head and asked:

"How did you know it was me?"

"You are the only one who would quietly come and help me."

If it was Sun Chengwan and the others, they would have spoken before they even came in.

Bae Joo Hyun discovered that Do Hwan really understood her better than she thought. She leaned against the door and said:
"Cheng Wan just told me that they didn't know about bringing my family over."

"I'm afraid they'll let it slip and it won't be a surprise anymore."

Bae Joo-hyun looked at the person in front of her who was washing the fruit carefully. The lines of his exposed arms showed clearly the protruding blue veins.

She bit her lower lip lightly, but couldn't help but take a few steps closer.

"How did you come up with the idea?"

"Ok?"

Jiang Zhaohuan turned his head to glance at Bae Zhuxuan, then lowered his head again.

The corners of his mouth curved gently and he smiled lightly.

“Because you were really happy the last time your grandma came to visit you.

So I think it is the best choice to have your family celebrate your birthday with you.”

Jiang Zhaohuan has always been good at observing the changes in other people's expressions and can read their expressions.

That's right, he cares more about the person he likes.

Bae Joo-hyun restrained the words that wanted to blurt out, and the impulse gradually turned into gratitude.

She reached out and gently poked the back of Do Hwan's hand.

The naughty little move made the unsuspecting Jiang Zhaohuan straighten his back instantly and his eyes widened a little.

Bae Joo-hyun turned around and leaned against the edge of the sink which was closer.

She raised her hand to take off the hairband that bound her long hair, letting it fall loose and the corners of her mouth curled up.

She tilted her head back and narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at him with a somewhat bewildered expression.

"This is the best gift I've ever received. Thank you, Do Hwan."

Jiang Zhaohuan stood there in a daze. Even from this distance he could smell her faint fragrance.

It smells like detergent, but it's not the same detergent I use.

Did she switch to a new detergent?
He looked away in panic, having scrubbed the blueberries a little too vigorously.

As a result, the few grains in my hand were undoubtedly squeezed into juice in the water flow.

"...as long as you like it."

Bae Joo-hyun stared at the other person's red ears and did not tease him any further.

At times like this, it's best to just stop at the right time. If you cross the line, you might lose the initiative.

She walked out with a smile, not forgetting to joke:
"Those blueberries have been washed very clean."

Isn’t it very clean?
It was so clean that only the shriveled fruit peel was left in Jiang Zhaohuan's hand.

Jiang Zhaohuan glanced at the door with a little embarrassment, making sure that the other party would not come back.

He quickly covered his burning ears with his hands, feeling a little puzzled.

Is it my own illusion?
Why do I feel like I'm being teased?

How strange.

　The one who currently has the upper hand is Ms. Bae Joo-hyun.

　　We need to cherish the innocent boy Jiang Zhaohuan who has not yet come to his senses.

　　Once you fall in love, you will no longer have the upper hand.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)