My Aloof Husband Can't Stop His Devoted Affection-Chapter 205 - 204: Go out, not welcome

Chapter 205: 204: Go out, not welcome
When the two of them woke up again, it was already half past five. Cen Jin sat up from Jiang Baizhou’s embrace and nudged him, "It’s half past five, get up quickly."
"Mm." Jiang Baizhou slowly opened his eyes, responding in a muffled voice, but showed no intention of releasing the arm he had around her waist.
Cen Jin waited for about ten seconds, seeing no response from him, she directly patted his hand away, got out of bed herself, walked to the bathroom, washed her face quickly, and returned to the dressing table to do her makeup.
After she finished her makeup, Jiang Baizhou, who was lying with his head propped on one hand against the pillow, finally moved, sitting up with his long legs touching the floor, he walked over to Cen Jin from behind, bent down and hugged her from behind, his cold lips pressing against her flawless, smooth face.
Cen Jin was stunned, looked up at him, "What’s wrong?"
"Nothing," perhaps because he had just woken up, his deep voice was a bit hoarse, "I just suddenly felt like kissing you."
Hearing this, a noticeable blush immediately crept up Cen Jin’s cheeks, she rolled her eyes at him playfully, turned and gently pushed him away, "Hurry and wash your face, get ready to head out, we can’t have them waiting for the two of us!"
"Mm, makes sense." Jiang Baizhou nodded with a smile, stole another kiss from her cheek before turning to the bathroom.
Cen Jin instinctively raised her hand to touch her cheek, stared at his triumphant back with embarrassed anger, trying hard to suppress her upturned lips, placed the lipstick on the table, gazed at her small, delicate reflection in the mirror, took a deep breath, and got up from the round stool to walk to the closet.
At six o’clock sharp, the two left the house hand in hand, took the elevator directly to the underground parking lot, and drove to Yuwan Building.
By the time they reached Yuwan Building, it was already dark, besides Ms. Qin, Miss Yu Hui, and Jiang Yuyang, Lu Shishu and Ye Lingran had also arrived early. Everyone waved to each other, and Ye Lingran spoke first, "Cen Jin, happy birthday." With that, she handed over her prepared birthday gift to Cen Jin, "This is my birthday gift for you. As for the housewarming gift for your place, I ordered it online a few days ago and it hasn’t arrived yet, it’ll be here tomorrow, I’m really sorry!"
"No worries, I said before, there’s no need to buy anything, your presence is enough. It’s you all who are being too courteous."
"Mine is on the cabinet over there, just remember to take it with you when you leave later." Lu Shishu wasn’t as formal as Ye Lingran, both in tone and manner, sitting on the chair, propped her head on one hand, and waved at them.
Hearing this, Cen Jin looked in the direction she pointed and smiled helplessly.
"Cen Jin is right, you all know each other well enough, giving gifts every birthday is so unnecessary! Alright, stop standing around, come sit down!" Nearby, Ms. Qin also chimed in with a smile.
Ye Lingran was a work partner of Cen Jin’s, they had known each other for several years, so Ms. Qin was quite familiar with her as well, and Ye Lingran especially loved the braised lion’s head Ms. Qin made!
Next to arrive was Lu Xize, as soon as he walked in, Jiang Baizhou noticed he came empty-handed and unceremoniously raised an eyebrow, "You came empty-handed?"
Lu Xize spread his hands confidently, "What else? You expected me to bring a big gift?"
"Out, you’re not welcome." Jiang Baizhou withdrew his gaze, speaking in a calm tone.
"Wow, are you even human? Uncle, Auntie, look at how realistic Jiang Baizhou is." Upon hearing this, Lu Xize directed a pitiful look at both Miss Yu Hui, Jiang Yuyang, and Cen Jin, full of grievances towards Jiang Baizhou, almost to the point of tears.
"What are you talking about, Xi Ze being here is enough, there’s no need to bring any gifts." Miss Yu Hui stood up, as she passed by Jiang Baizhou, she lightly patted his shoulder, then walked over to Lu Xize, smiling as she took his hand, "Xi Ze, don’t mind Bai Zhou’s nonsense, come in and sit down. It’s been quite a while since I last saw you."
"Aunt Hui, you’re making me a bit embarrassed, I haven’t come to see you and Uncle Jiang since I got back from studying." Hearing Miss Yu Hui say that, Lu Xize raised his hand and scratched his head in embarrassment.
"It’s alright, I understand, ever since you came back from abroad, you’ve been busy with the clinic you and Bai Zhou operate, young people should prioritize work. Next time, come over to my house for dinner, I’ll make your favorite beef dumplings."
"Aunt Hui, you said it! Next time, no matter how busy I am, I’ll find time to come over and enjoy those dumplings."
"Alright, alright, the next time you come, just let Bai Zhou know in advance so I can prepare the ingredients."
"Sure."
After they all took their seats, Lu Shishu raised her eyebrows and waved at Lu Xize, "Hey! Mr. Lu, long time no see."
"Hey, isn’t that Lu the beautiful painter? Indeed, it’s been a while! Still as pretty as ever."
"Tsk! Mr. Lu’s fondness for flattery hasn’t changed a bit!"
"Lu the painter is the same, still speaks so sharply."
"Really?" Lu Shishu arched her elegant brows, a faint cold smile crossed her beautiful, worldly face.
Jiang Baizhou and Cen Jin had known each other since childhood, and Lu Shishu had been classmates with Cen Jin since middle school, so during university, when Jiang Baizhou met up with Cen Jin, Lu Shishu and Lu Xize would occasionally meet as well. Although not that often, they were quite familiar with each other.
In fact, back then, Lu Xize found Lu Shishu attractive and even wanted to pursue her, but at that time, she already had a sunny and handsome boy by her side, so he chose to give up.
After waiting for about another ten minutes, Yun Qi and Yun Xi arrived, having been delayed by traffic.
The few people exchanged some greetings and introduced each other before taking their seats, and once everyone was present, they realized there was still an empty seat. Ye Lingran glanced around and said, "Uh, is it that Yu Feici hasn’t arrived yet?"
Cen Jin nodded and took out her phone, "I’ll call her."
"I’m here, I’m here, sorry to keep you all waiting." Just as Cen Jin finished her sentence, the door to the private room was pushed open once more. Yu Feici entered slightly out of breath, carrying a gift bag of moderate size.
"Where did you go? Why so slow?" Listening to this, Cen Jin immediately put down her phone, standing up to go over.
"Hehe, sorry, I just grabbed a cab from the site, it’s the rush hour and there was a bit of traffic, the jam on West Ring Road was packed, I practically ran over here!" With that, she handed over the gift, "Cen Jin, happy birthday."
"Thank you, sit down and have a drink to catch your breath." Cen Jin smiled as she accepted it, gently settling her down.