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    25 Chapter 25

    â—ŽGreedy child.â—Ž

    Liang Ji’an was silent most of the time because he was thinking about something. Shen Lingjun could tell that, but now his silence was obviously in a daze, which was rare.

    Shen Lingjun smiled at him, took out the report card from his schoolbag and shared the joy of being late with him. When Liang Ji’an lowered his head to look through it, he quickly ran into the kitchen to find He Wen who kept his presence as low as possible, and whispered: “Uncle, when is my brother’s birthday?”

    Then he added: “Don’t tell him I asked this.”

    While eating the cake, he remembered that it was originally just for birthdays.

    He Wendao: “On the 18th of next month.”

    Shen Lingjun nodded. He wanted to prepare a birthday gift for Liang Ji’an.

    Even though Liang Ji’an lacked everything, that was not within the scope of his consideration.

    He just needs to give it away.

    Liang Ji’an in the living room turned over the report cards several times, but the numbers that jumped before his eyes did not leave any impression. He suddenly remembered what Shen Lingjun said that night when he was drunk.

    He was probably always worried that one day he would go back on his word and send him back again.

    This kid was actually trying to trick him just now.

    It’s a lesson learned.

    The dinner was still sumptuous, but Shen Lingjun was really full from the cake and Coke. He only took two bites of each dish before putting down his chopsticks, and he still hadn’t finished digesting it until he went to bed at night.

    He paced around the room for a long time, thinking about what birthday gift to give Liang Ji’an, and wondering whether he should work part-time. However, once he started working part-time, his brother would find out, and his surprise would be revealed when he was questioned about the cause and effect.

    He first calculated how much money he still had in his hand. In short, the card Liang Jian gave him was not included. The money he spent from selling the learning machine last time was used to buy skins and he had hardly touched it again. Adding in the settlement from the video website, the total amount was almost nine thousand.

    Shen Lingjun frowned while sitting at the table. After all, the learning machine was prepared for him by Liang Jian. Should it be included in his gift funds?

    He wanted to buy a watch for Liang Jian. He paid attention to this because he was beaten in the study that day. By some strange combination of circumstances, he was deeply impressed. As a result, when he searched the Internet for the price of a similar watch, he found six zeros after it.

    Shen Lingjun counted it three times in disbelief. The only thought in his mind was to fight with rich people like you!

    Then the money from reselling the learning machine must be taken into account, otherwise he would have to earn a lot of money from his side job to buy a decent gift.

    Although he felt that Liang Ji’an would be very happy even if he drew a happy birthday children’s painting, but a person wants face and a tree wants skin, so he couldn’t do such a shameful thing.

    Shen Lingjun made two calculations in his notebook, then suddenly lowered his head, burying his face in his arms and couldn’t help but laugh softly.

    Liang Jian said he did not regret taking him home.

    And he said it clearly and clearly.

    He no longer has to worry about losing his last relative one day.

    While he was enjoying himself, his phone suddenly vibrated several times, and several messages popped up. Ruan Jichuan asked him if he wanted to go horse riding tomorrow, and he could take him out to play.

    Shen Lingjun was a little moved.

    Riding a horse…

    The heroes he had seen in TV dramas were so handsome when they were galloping on horseback that he could not wait to experience it for himself. But now, by coincidence, Ruan Jichuan handed him a pillow.

    He wanted to agree, but after much thought he still had to report to Liang Ji’an first. Just as he was about to go find him, there was another rhythmic knock on the door.

    Shen Lingjun quickly stuffed the notebook into the drawer and opened the door.

    Liang Jian held a small jewelry box in his hand, “I just forgot to give you the reward for improving your grades.”

    Shen Lingjun was a little embarrassed, thinking that there was actually a reward for this little score, but he took it without hesitation. When he opened it, there was a pair of pearl cufflinks inside.

    The pearlescent light is warm and delicate, like a veil.

    Shen Lingjun’s eyes widened. He really had no resistance to these beautiful jewelry. He also liked the brooch last time. Later, for some reason, Liang Ji’an gave it to him directly. Shen Lingjun was too embarrassed to accept it, and he was not happy yet.

    “Brother…” He was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He refrained from throwing himself into Liang Jian’s arms. He just kept whispering: “You are so good to me.”

    He Wen, who had just come out of the collection room not far away, looked at the scene of brotherly love in front of him and twitched the corner of his mouth.

    When Liang Ji’an read the results, he looked like he wanted to set up a hundred tables to tell the world about the young master’s progress.

    Too scary.

    Fortunately, reason prevailed in the end, and he just asked He Wen to accompany him to choose a gift. It should be beautiful and not so expensive. After all, the young master’s grades still have a lot of room for improvement, and the gift must be given step by step.

    But even if he didn’t continue to make progress, He Wen had no doubt that Liang Ji’an would find various reasons to send things to Shen Lingjun.

    After following Liang Ji’an for so many years, he would not understand his master’s character. Liang Ji’an was so kind to Shen Lingjun, not only because the young master was lovable, but also because his feelings that had been suspended for so many years finally found an anchor.

    No matter what kind of feeling it is.

    He Wen shook his head and went downstairs.

    After Shen Lingjun finished his 200-word speech of thanks, he moved like a roly-poly. He wanted to stick it to Liang Ji’an but was embarrassed. Then he remembered that he wanted to tell Liang Ji’an about going out to play tomorrow. He unlocked his phone and showed him the chat history.

    Liang Ji’an didn’t express any opinions, but he was very satisfied with Shen Lingjun’s completely candid attitude. Then he poked the screen a few times to change the note from “Brother Jichuan” back to “Ruan Jichuan”, and then said: “Go ahead.”

    Shen Lingjun lowered his head and sent a message back to Ruan Jichuan, a little worried and said: “But I can’t ride a horse, will they think I’m stupid?”

    Liang Ji’an said: “No.”

    “There will be people at the racecourse to teach you. No one is born with it. You have to learn it slowly.”

    Shen Lingjun nodded, “Then I’ll go back to bed, brother, and you should go to bed early.”

    The door of the room was closed again, with only a ray of light coming from the gap below. Shen Lingjun squatted beside the bed holding a jewelry box, and opened the bottom of the cabinet. Inside were some of the treasures he originally brought from his hometown, such as the tin frogs and wood-carved sparrows made by his grandfather, the woolen gloves knitted by his grandma, and the letters left by his mother.

    Now there are two more things next to it.

    To him, they are all priceless treasures.

    He counted them one by one, cherishing them but not letting go of them like the stingiest miser. After looking at them for a long time, he carefully closed the drawer.

    On the bedside table, his grandparents held him in their arms and looked at the grown-up Shen Lingjun from afar through the glass photo frame.

    Shen Lingjun thought, I am actually a very greedy person.

    I want lots and lots of love.

    I also want a lot of money.

    But what do you want most?

    If only the money had come when he was young.

    The lights went out, Shen Lingjun wrapped himself tightly in the quilt, and quickly fell into a deep sleep in the silent darkness.

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