Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Watching a Movie
Gu Shiting suddenly stood up.
He mumbled, "I’m going to the bathroom..."
He hurried away, and Sheng Tang’s thoughts returned to the bracelet. She sighed softly.
Gu Shiting is a child, but she is not.
No matter how she changes, deep down she is still a seasoned adult.
Therefore, she felt quite shameless for demanding a hefty sum.
Gu Shiting came back shortly, having washed his face, a drop of water not fully dried clinging to his temple.
The meal was almost finished. The servants silently cleared away the dishes and brought out a giant birthday cake.
The three-tiered cake was exquisitely made, covered with petals. The petals were so lifelike, they seemed to have dewdrops gently rolling off.
Gu Shiting placed the candles for her. "Do you want me to sing a birthday song for you?"
Sheng Tang: "..."
She couldn’t imagine what that scene would be like, so she quickly shook her head.
The candles were lit, Gu Shiting said softly, "Make a wish."
Sheng Tang had many wishes: She hoped her life wouldn’t change, that she could remain in the Sheng Family forever; she hoped her grandmother would live a long life, and that her parents and brother would stay healthy; she hoped Gu Shiting’s illness could be cured soon so he could live like a normal person; she hoped to lose weight successfully and get into her dream film academy.
However, people shouldn’t be greedy. Making too many wishes probably means none will come true.
Sheng Tang chose one and silently wished, "May Ting recover soon, and be safe and happy."
She blew out the candles.
Gu Shiting really wanted to ask her what she wished for, but remembering that "if you say it, it won’t come true," he held back.
He cut a piece of cake for Sheng Tang, then took half a piece for himself. Then he called to the servant, "Take this down and share it with everyone. Make sure it’s all distributed."
He turned and said to Sheng Tang, "My grandpa always says, the birthday cake shouldn’t be left over, it must all be eaten for good luck."
Sheng Tang: "..."
The Gu Family had many staff members. Just in the kitchen, there were over twenty people, so even though the cake was large, it was enough for everyone.
The cake was so finely made that Sheng Tang found it incredibly delicious.
She enjoyed a very tasty lunch, and then Gu Shiting invited her to watch a movie.
The Gu Family had a dedicated film screening room. The chairs there were more comfortable than those in the cinema, and the kitchen could prepare popcorn and cola.
"...How about watching something light?" he asked Sheng Tang.
His gaze was earnest; he just wanted to spend a little more time with Sheng Tang.
Sheng Tang knew what he meant. "Sure, you pick the movie."
So Gu Shiting carefully selected one of his favorite art films.
Sheng Tang: "..."
Brother, I have no artistic talent.
Sheng Tang was a leading actress in commercial films. She had starred in so many movies, most of which were both critically acclaimed and good box office hits.
Perhaps because she was often the lead, Sheng Tang rarely watched movies for leisure. Watching films hardly entertained her.
She would critique the actors’ performances, the film editing, the background lighting, and the soundtrack. She would even mentally note down things, treating it like her job.
For her, watching a movie was particularly exhausting.
During her leisure time, she preferred reading books and listening to music in beautiful scenic spots.
Sheng Tang silently reminded herself not to doze off in the middle of the movie.
Because she had eaten so much, the insulin level in her blood was slowly rising, making her groggy.
And Gu Shiting had chosen an art film again.
The entertainment in this world was totally different from Sheng Tang’s. This particular art film had won numerous awards, including several international ones. Undoubtedly, it was a masterpiece.
Sheng Tang watched and felt the beautiful music was like a lullaby.
She tried hard to resist but eventually fell asleep without making a sound.
Gu Shiting glanced back occasionally and saw this. He laughed.