Chapter 538: Coming of Age Gift
"I just learned how to do it not too long ago, so I’m still not familiar yet." Han Yin chuckled. She was too embarrassed to complain to Shen Hanxing in front of Ji Yan. They had been pulled out of their beds in the middle of the night to learn how to ride a horse!
"Happy 18th birthday, Hanxing. You’re a very nice girl. Thank you for being in our lives." Xiao Yu took a deep breath and handed the rose in his hand to Shen Hanxing as his gaze fell onto her face. There was reluctance, attachment, and infatuation. He thought perhaps the best choice was for him to protect her silently. He would never be able to give Shen Hanxing the same attentiveness as Ji Yan and help to heal her wounds. Xiao Yu’s gaze softened. He smiled faintly and said, "I hope that in the future, you will be successful and overcome all the challenges you face." This was the first bouquet of roses that he had given her, and it was very likely to be the last. Eighteen roses represented the age of eighteen, and it also meant that there would be one more person in their lives after this age.
"Hanxing, I hope you can fly higher and farther and live the life you want. You’ll be loved and adored, and you will shine in this world." Han Yin’s eyes were also red. She knew that from now on, Hanxing was about to officially start a new phase in her life. She handed over the gift and revealed a brilliant smile. "Happy 18th birthday, Hanxing. We will always love you."
"Hanxing, please be happy." Chu Feng’s tone was firm as he revealed a big smile at Shen Hanxing. "You have to live your life happily and with content."
Shen Hanxing’s hands trembled as she received the roses and gifts. She tried to stifle her tears over and over again. However, a tear still slid down her cheeks. "Thank you. I also feel very happy to be able to grow up with you. You’ll always be my family."
"Honey, don’t cry. You should be smiling." Ji Yan wiped the tears from the corner of Shen Hanxing’s eyes with affection and said gently, "Don’t you want to see your coming-of-age gift, dear?"