Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 361 - 145: Qin Shiqing’s 18th Birthday Wish (Part 3)
Su Zelin laughed.
Even though chatting with Ah Xi online doesn’t require any formality and is always direct, one must still mind their manners when visiting in person, even if they’ve been neighbors since childhood; this is something that can’t be skipped.
"Shiqing is reading in the room, Zelin, you can go in."
Liu Sufen naturally knew that Su Zelin wasn’t visiting to see the two old folks.
"Okay, Uncle, Auntie."
Exchanging a few pleasantries, Su Zelin walked into Qin Shiqing’s bedroom.
The childhood friend’s room was tidily organized, with everything classified and orderly, and the floors and furniture were spotlessly clean.
The bedding was in a soft beige tone, giving a warm and homely feel, with several small green plants on the windowsill adding a lively touch to the room.
Qin Shiqing was lying on the desk writing in her diary, so engrossed that she didn’t even notice when Su Zelin walked behind her.
"Hey!"
Su Zelin greeted.
Qin Shiqing was startled and instinctively turned her head, "When did you come in?"
"Just got here. Qin Shiqing, what are you writing so intently? Let me see."
"No way, it’s a secret!"
Qin Shiqing hurriedly closed the diary and hid it behind her.
"So stingy, you must be writing something shady. You never used to write stuff like this!"
Su Zelin pouted.
"None of your business, I want to write now, can’t I?"
Qin Shiqing hummed.
"Your eighteenth birthday is coming up in a few days, make a wish."
Su Zelin stated his purpose and then added, "It’s Xiaoyanzi who asked me to ask on her behalf. She said the best kind of wish is one that can be solved with money!"
Qin Shiqing found it a bit strange.
There’s no way Xiaoyanzi would speak so boldly.
Ah, it must be this guy’s idea.
"I actually don’t have any particular wishes, just having a meal with my parents at home would be fine."
Qin Shiqing was content with her life, unlike many modern girls pursuing elaborate ceremonies.
"Isn’t that just like any other day? How boring!" Su Zelin complained, "Qin Shiqing, you’re about to turn eighteen, about to be an adult, you can do many things you couldn’t before, seek some excitement, like certain fun activities related to flavorful water! Oh, this is something Xiaoyanzi also mentioned."
"Things adults can do, related to flavorful water? Oh, you mean going to the seaside, that could work!" Qin Shiqing felt a bit tempted.
Sea water is indeed salty, as the saying goes, it’s the taste of the sea that everyone understands.
"To the seaside?"
Su Zelin felt a bit dizzy, clearly, Qin Shiqing misunderstood him, he coughed lightly, "Think again, isn’t there another activity related to flavorful water?"
Qin Shiqing tilted her head in thought, "No, there isn’t."
Su Zelin was speechless.
Drinking!
Such a simple answer, all readers of this book could guess, why can’t you, a top student at Zhejiang University with an IQ above 140, think of it?
What a silly woman!
I was planning to book a private room and have some drinks for Qin Shiqing’s birthday, wouldn’t even get scolded for staying out late.
But no matter how much he hinted, she didn’t catch on.
"If I really have to say a wish, it’s to go to the seaside!"
Qin Shiqing smiled.
Su Zelin frowned, "Haven’t you been to the seaside a few times?"
Even though Jianglan is not a coastal city, it’s not far from the sea, just over a hundred kilometers away.
The adults of both the Su and Qin families had taken their children to the seaside.
No matter whose family was going, they would take the neighbor’s kids along so their daughter and son have company; there have been many such trips since childhood.
"Yes, I’ve been, but I still want to go. I love the feeling of being by the sea. Walking at sunset, listening to the waves, feeling the sea breeze, picking up shells or starfish on the beach, taking a walk, watching the stars at night, it’s so pleasant!"
Qin Shiqing’s face was full of longing, calmly yearning, "Different ages, different feelings when seeing the sea. The last time we went to the seaside was years ago, back then we were still in middle school, and now we’re about to be adults. I wonder what it’ll feel like!"
Su Zelin said nothing.
Qin Shiqing really loved the seaside, every time they went as kids, she was extremely happy.
In a past life, I even bought her a villa by the sea, just for holidays.
Waking up in the morning, opening the window to see the beautiful sunrise.
After dinner, strolling hands in hand on the beach.
At night, falling asleep to the soothing sound of waves.
Those times were indeed wonderful!
Su Zelin fell into reminiscence.
For some reason, he suddenly wanted to see the sea too.
"But, going to the seaside means I can’t celebrate my birthday with my parents, so maybe not."
Even though she really wanted to see the sea on her eighteenth birthday, Qin Shiqing ultimately let go of the idea.
In comparison, she always felt that family company was more important.
"Who said we can’t? We can go a day early, stay a night by the sea, and at midnight it’ll be your birthday, then come back the next day, and still have dinner at home. It doesn’t conflict!"
Su Zelin proposed.
"Oh right, why didn’t I think of that?"
Qin Shiqing’s eyes lit up.
It was indeed a great idea, having the best of both worlds.
"Why don’t you ask Uncle and Auntie, see if they agree, and also Xiaoyanzi and Haozi; if they’re available, we’ll head out. You guys don’t need to worry, I’ll handle everything!"
Su Zelin patted his chest.
I am really silly!
Going to the seaside, far away from any authority, my mom won’t be able to control me. I can drink beer as I please, and Qin Shiqing can enjoy the sea, isn’t this killing two birds with one stone?
Speaking of which, it’s indeed been a while since I visited the seaside.
So let’s go with Qin Shiqing and experience the taste of the sea together once more.
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