Chapter 80: 16th Birthday

Chapter 80: 16th Birthday

These five individuals were the ones who promptly reposted and commented on An Wen's Weibo post at exactly midnight. Xia Jin not only reposted and commented but also liked the post.

Their timely birthday wishes at midnight showed just how close An Wen was with them.

Hashtags like [#AnWenXiaJin] and [#AnWenBirthday] began climbing the Hot Search rankings.

Afterward, numerous other celebrities and artists sent their blessings.

Ye Qiaofeng left a comment, all six members of the "Running Family" reposted An Wen's Weibo, as did other cast members from Ding Qian Kun. Seeing everyone else sending wishes, Lu Man'er reluctantly followed suit.

Several lead actors from Zeng Ji Fou also posted their congratulations.

[An Wen really has great connections—every actor she’s worked with is wishing her a happy birthday!]

[Xia Jin, Ye Xiaoxing, and Cheng Hanwen call her "little sister"—such an affectionate nickname!]

[I envy An Wen. So many celebrities sending blessings—she’s truly living her best life!]

...

These were all public figures An Wen had collaborated with before. But beyond them, Zhao Xuyao and Lin Weiwei also reposted her birthday post with their own well-wishes.

[How does A-Yao know An Wen? Are they collaborating on something?]

[Didn’t A-Yao just announce his involvement in Hua Luo Chang An? Could they really be working together?]

[Wasn’t there a rumor recently that Lin Weiwei is playing Shangguan Xuan?]

[Wait, is An Wen going to be in Hua Luo Chang An?]

[Since when has Director Tang ever worked with just Popularity? His dramas are always top-tier. Some no-name 18th-tier actors shouldn’t even dream of this.]

...

Unexpectedly, that afternoon, Tang Zhiming liked An Wen’s birthday post—effectively confirming the rumors.

[#AnWenHuaLuoChangAn] trended on Hot Search.

Netizens debated endlessly over An Wen’s looks and acting skills, while An Wen herself got into a car headed for a hotel.

Xia Jin and the others were preparing a birthday celebration for her. By the time she arrived, the dishes were already served. Ye Xiaoxing rushed over and hugged her.

"Little sister, happy birthday!"

"Thank you," An Wen replied.

"We’re finally all together again, An-mei. And it’s all thanks to you," Cheng Hanwen said while opening a bottle of wine.

"Thank you all," An Wen said with a smile.

"No need to be so polite with us," Xia Jin chimed in, handing her a gift box. "Happy birthday."

"Thank you!"

Ye Xiaoxing and Cheng Hanwen also gave her presents, which An Wen accepted and set aside.

When she turned and saw Xia Jin staring at her expectantly, An Wen asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Why aren’t you opening the gifts?"

"Isn’t it rude to open them right after receiving them?" An Wen asked, puzzled.

"Rude? Nonsense! I love seeing people’s reactions when they open my gifts!" Xia Jin exclaimed, slapping the table impatiently.

An Wen: "..."

She picked up the gift, mentally preparing what expression to use to show she liked it.

But the moment she opened the box, a spring-loaded fist shot out and smacked her right in the face.

Xia Jin burst into laughter like a Silly Goose, doubling over so hard she fell off her chair.

An Wen: "..." This idiot!

Then, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Ye Xiaoxing recording the whole thing.

An Wen: "..." So much for being touched. She shouldn’t have come today.

"Cheer up, An-mei. Unlike Xia Jin, the two of us are actually normal," Ye Xiaoxing said, grinning as he held up his phone.

An Wen turned to Xia Jin, who was still giggling on the floor, and said, "Xiaoxing got it all on video."

Xia Jin immediately stopped laughing and stood up to look at Ye Xiaoxing.

After some commotion, everyone began eating, and Xia Jin ordered a large cake.

The lights were turned off, and to the tune of "Happy Birthday," An Wen made a wish before blowing out the candles.