To pay off my debt, the school beauty became my live-in maid

Chapter 396 Happy Birthday
What kind of day is a birthday?

Kobayashi Shuang once read such an explanation in books such as "Reader", "Yilin" or "Story Club": Your birthday is your mother's day of suffering. In ancient times, this day was even called "the day of father's worry and mother's suffering". This day should be used to thank your parents rather than celebrate.

Xiao Lin Shuang ran to ask his mother, who then touched his head and smiled gently, "How could that be, son, you are the best gift I have ever received in my life."

The mother picked up a photo album and opened it. Inside were photos of Lin Shuang’s birthdays every year from childhood to adulthood.

The first photo was taken when Lin Shuang was just born. He was so small that his eyes could not be opened yet. His mother held him in her arms, her hair wet with sweat, but she smiled happily as if he had found a treasure. His father also stood beside them, holding his little hand, also grinning.

"Look, Dad and Mom are smiling so happily, how can there be such a thing as a father worrying about his mother?"

Xiao Lin Shuang nodded, not quite understanding.

His mother held him on her lap and continued to flip through the photo album.

Su Wan and Yan Han were already in the photos of Xiao Lin Shuang’s first birthday. In one of the photos, the three little ones were huddled together, and Xiao Lin Shuang pouted as if he was about to cry.

The mother smiled gently and said, "You and Wanwan were wrestling, but you didn't fall over her. You two little chubby kids are such a worry. Look how well behaved Xiaohan is. You don't have to worry about her that much more."

In the birthday photo when he was three years old, Xiao Lin Shuang’s face was already covered with cream by Wan Wan and Xiao Han, and this became a regular feature of every birthday celebration.

In the photo of his fourth birthday, Xiao Lin Shuang stood between Wan Wan and Xiao Han, hugging them on both sides. Wan Wan and Xiao Han even kissed his face: actually they were licking the cream off his face.

The mother laughed and said, "At that time, your father asked you who you would marry in the future, and you said you would make Wanwan your first wife and Xiaohan your second wife."

Xiao Lin Shuang blushed, "...Mom! That's not true!"

If Big Sister Wanwan hears this, she will cover him in bed and beat him up!

His mother scratched the bridge of his nose.

As I flip through the photos, the children in the photos are getting bigger and bigger.

"So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. You always smile happily on my birthday every year, son."

The mother said softly, "So, son, your birthday is to celebrate your arrival in this world. It is a reward and summary for you growing one year older."

"Mom hopes that you can spend every birthday happily and healthily, and continue to be so happy with Xiaohan and Wanwan. I am sure you will make more friends in the future and celebrate your birthday with you."

"Maybe when you grow up, you won't be able to smile so carefree anymore, but at least on your birthday, mom hopes you can put aside all your worries and spend your birthday happily."

"——Remember, your parents were very, very happy the day you were born. In the future, you will definitely have other friends who will be happy and blessed because you came into this world and met them."

When the mother said this, she should have had a very gentle smile on her face.

But that kind of smile... when Lin Shuang recalled it, it had become increasingly vague.

Over the years, he has been reluctant to look at photos of his parents.

However, every year on his birthday, he would still take photos with Wanwan and Xiaohan, and his face would still be covered with cream.

They grew up happily just as their parents expected.

This year... there will be more people celebrating his birthday with him.

Lin Shuang sat on the sofa, his eyes warm and smiling.

His eyes were covered by his black stockings and he pricked up his ears when he heard the kitchen door open quietly.

Then there were rustling footsteps. Well, the one with lighter footsteps must be the gentlest A-Yao. The one behind her who likes to walk in slippers must be Xiao-Han. The one with more careless footsteps is Wan-Wan...

There was a crisp laughter, probably because the girls saw the black stockings covering his eyes.

Lin Shuang smiled and waved in the direction of the girls.

After a while of whispering, A Yao's voice sounded softly, "Well~ First of all, the master should not be able to see us now, right?"

“You can’t see it at all?”

"Zun Du Fake Du!"

Xiaohan made a face with bared teeth and claws, but Lin Shuang was really covered tightly by the suspenders and black stockings, so he couldn't see anything.

Now he can only rely on his ears, and his nose can also come in handy. Lin Shuang can smell the sweet aroma of cake coming over. A lot of fruits must have been used in it, and there is a fruity aroma.

"Let's turn off all the lights~" This is Xiao Lingmeng's energetic voice.

“Turning off the lights really creates a more atmospheric atmosphere!”

This silly-sounding voice belongs to Yu Zhishui.

"Then I'll go turn off the lights..."

This voice sounds easy to bully, it's Yi Xin.

The switch made a "click" sound, and even through the black stockings, Lin Shuang could feel that the living room immediately became dark.

Yu Zhishui screamed softly, "It's so dark~"

"Who is touching me? Don't scare me, Sister Wan!"

"Light the candles first~"

"Light the candles, light the candles!"

Soon, Lin Shuang could feel the flickering candlelight in front of him, which was a very warm feeling.

"This atmosphere is very suitable for telling ghost stories."

"No way! It's so scary!"

Lin Shuang raised his hand and recommended himself, "Then let me tell you a ghost story?"

"Then let me hear your husband's story~"

"No!"

Xiaohan and Xiaolingmeng huddled together and covered each other's ears.

The little fool Shui Shui only covered one ear, as if she wanted to listen but was not brave enough to do so.

Lin Shuang smiled and said, "It's not very scary."

Wanwan held Ayao's hand and said, "What's the point if it's not scary!"

Yu Bing and Yi Xin also leaned together, "Hurry up and tell me, husband!"

Lin Shuang then told the story, "It is said that a long time ago, there were frequent car accidents on a road in a remote village. One night, two children were walking along the road, and one of the little boys suddenly shouted, 'Look, there are two people hanging on the telephone pole!'"

Xiaohan and Xiaolingmeng screamed "Ah~" together.

A Yao was not very afraid at first, but now she was frightened by the two of them and hugged Wanwan's hand tightly.

Lin Shuang continued, "The two children ran all the way back home and told the adults at home. The adults went to the scene to see what happened, and when they got there, they saw..."

Shui Shui covered her ears and widened her eyes, "What's next?"

"There's a sign hanging on the telephone pole: Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility."

Everyone laughed, "What?"

A pair of slippers flew over, "Master brother! What kind of joke are you telling?"

"Okay, okay, the time has just come, Master~"

"Lin Dasha, take off your stockings!"

"It's ok, husband~"

Lin Shuang slowly untied the black silk in front of her eyes, and a warm candlelight flooded into the darkness.

In front of him, seven beautiful girls gathered together, each holding a small cake. There was a word written with jam on each cake, which spelled out exactly: "Happy birthday, Lin Shuang."

The seven girls smiled sweetly and shouted in unison.

"Happy birthday!"

(End of this chapter)