IRDFPFCIW Chapter 31

Jiang Tang walked down amidst the gazes of everyone.

Lu Rongming and the others had eyes that burned with intensity. Jiang Tang instinctively pinched his earlobes, a hint of awkwardness appearing on his face. “I don’t think it’s necessary to dress so formally at home…”

“It’s such an important day for the coming-of-age ceremony, of course it should be more grand.” Chen Yisheng looksd at Jiang Tang’s formal attire and snorted, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Only then did Jiang Tang notice that Chen Yisheng and the others were also in formal wear. Even the two fluffy friends were sporting little bow ties, looking quite impressive.

Jiang Tang smiled knowingly.

“Brother, you look really… really good in that formal wear!”

Qin Fei had never seen Jiang Tang dressed like this. Growing up on a garbage planet, they relied on each other. His older brother worked hard every day just to make ends meet, so how could he have thoughts about dressing up?

Seeing Jiang Tang in a well-fitted formal outfit under the lights and looking noble like a little prince, Qin Fei’s eyes welled up. It was so good. It was as if his brother was meant to be admired and be the center of attention.

Noticing Qin Fei’s red-rimmed eyes, Jiang Tang felt the remaining emotions of the original owner. It was like a few small sobs escaped him. He sighed quietly and reached out to pat Qin Fei’s head.

He wondered if the original owner had also experienced some adventures like him and regained a chance at life.

Chen Jiesen next to them was utterly stunned, his eyes almost glued to Jiang Tang.

He had never seen anyone wear an Aphrodite family suit so beautifully! He once boasted shamelessly about having “survived a sea of flowers”, but now with Jiang Tang shining before him, Chen Jiesen felt that all those charming flowers and plants before were mere decorations and not worth comparing to.

Suddenly, the little kitten beside him lowered its voice and let out a displeased purr.

Chen Jiesen snapped back to reality.

The astonishment at Jiang Tang’s beauty was fading and was slowly replaced by a wave of irritation. Wen Renyuan gritted his teeth impatiently, wishing everyone’s eyes on Jiang Tang, especially that dumb kid beside him with his eyes wide open, would disappear…

Jiang Tang was also very satisfied with his appearance. Although he didn’t show it, he actually liked this gift very much. Hearing everyone’s compliments, he quickly curled his lips. “Alright, let’s eat.”

Lin Yucang noticed Jiang Tang’s proud little expression, and a glint flashed in his narrow fox eyes.

The living room was set up like this. Jiang Tang prepared several Western dishes suitable for a banquet. Once everyone was seated, it really did feel like a banquet was going on.

After eating the Western meal until they were half full, the utensils were cleared and the highlight of the night was brought out.

How could a birthday go without cake?

In medieval Europe, people believed that birthdays were the days when the soul was most vulnerable to demonic invasion. So on the birthday, friends and family would gather around the birthday person to offer blessings and present cakes in the hope of bringing good luck and drive away evil spirits.

Birthday cakes were originally were exclusive to kings, but over time, it became a common custom to celebrate birthdays with them.

However, this custom seemed to have been lost before interstellar times, so now in the interstellar age, people didn’t have the tradition of eating cake for birthdays. This was likely because the method of making cakes was also forgotten.

Jiang Tang had baked the cake in advance and timed it perfectly. With limited materials and no cream, he could only make the simplest sponge cake.

He first separated the egg yolks from the whites, added sugar and a bit of oil to the yolks, and mixed them well.

Then he added a little sugar to the egg white and whipped them until stiff peaks formed. When picked by chopsticks, one should see the upright hooks. He poured the egg yolk paste that he had just mixed and mix well.

Next, he added sifted flour and mixed it evenly again, poured it into a mold, gently shook out the air, and finally baked it in the oven.

The golden cake smelled incredibly sweet after being removed from the mold.

Since there was no tradition of eating cake for birthdays in the interstellar world, Jiang Tang skipped the candle-blowing and wishing part.

He cut the cake into small pieces to share. The sponge cake was simple to make and used as a cake base in his previous life. It was soft and delicate when eaten directly, and also moist and elastic and fluffy.

Everyone praised it, especially Qin Fei and Chen Yisheng. One was a real child, and the other was an old man who seemed like he never grew up. Both of them loved eating sweets.

Jiang Tang thought the birthday would go on like this, but unexpectedly a strange video call came in.

“Grandpa Chen, eating too much at night can lead to indigestion!”

Chen Yisheng still wanted another piece of cake. Seeing that he had already eaten too much, Jiang Tang tried to take it away. However, Chen Yisheng stood up to grab it.

“Hey! Don’t just stand there and watch!” Jiang Tang saw Chen Jiesen still watching and felt a headache. Whose grandpa is this?

In his attempt to dodge, Jiang Tang accidentally brushed against his lightbrain. At that moment, the video call came in and Jiang Tang answered it unintentionally.

Jiang Tang was in a daze and looked up. To his surprise, it was Jiang Bai whom he hadn’t seen in a long time.

Jiang Tang: …

He had blocked this person’s contact information, so how did he stick around like a piece of chewing gum? No wonder it was an unfamiliar number.

Having just finished the cake and with nothing else to do, Jiang Tang thought why not watch this little green tea’s performance as a post-meal entertainment. He was curious about what he had to say after being blocked.

Jiang Bai was dressed in a finely made white suit and his hair was meticulously styled. Upon closer inspection, he wore light makeup, making his features appear more delicate than usual.

Jiang Bai immediately lowered his head and sweetly called out, “Brother Jiang Tang.”

Jiang Tang: …

The taste was too overpowering.

Jiang Tang’s mouth twitched fiercely.

“Why didn’t Brother Jiang Tang come to my coming-of-age ceremony? I waited for a long time and didn’t see you.”

“My father specifically organized this banquet for me at a hotel under the Gu family to celebrate my coming of age. I’ve never seen such a luxurious venue, and all the attendees are prominent nobles from the Imperial Capital Star…”

Jiang Bai talked for a while, but Jiang Tang remained silent. He couldn’t resist looking up.

When he did, Jiang Bai’s expression froze.

Jiang Bai saw Jiang Tang in an expensive suit and looking at him with a half-smile on his face. He had his arms crossed.

Jiang Tang had obviously just changed his clothes and was standing there, but he made Jiang Bai, who had spent a whole afternoon styling himself, look like a country chicken. Just a glance from a real phoenix emitted an air of nobility.

Jiang Bai would naturally never admit to such a gap. He silently hated Jiang Tang inside. He had received various aristocratic educations since he was a little and had been influenced by a wealthy family for eighteen years, how could he be outshone by this bumpkin from a barren planet?

Wait, that suit looked like…

Jiang Bai widened his eyes and stepped forward. The Aphrodite family suit was so expensive that it scared off most people. Even if one had money, it was hard to acquire without any connections. Jiang Bai had only seen this brand’s dresses online and never expected it to be worn by Jiang Tang.

It must be fake!

Jiang Bai tried to reassure himself. He stared at Jiang Tang’s suit, but looking at the expensive fabric and exquisite craftsmanship, he had to admit that even if it was fake, it was worth many times more than his own outfit.

As for the brooch Jiang Tang wore, with the Jiang family’s wealth, Jiang Bai had never encountered such high-quality jewelry, so he didn’t even recognize it.

How could this be possible! How could Jiang Tang afford such a suit…

Seeing Jiang Bai’s expression change, Jiang Tang shook his head internally. This green tea was still not very skilled. He could guess what he was thinking.

“Are you talking about my suit?” Jiang Tang revealed a friendly smile. “It’s a gift from someone, a birthday present from a fan. There’s also a brooch. I thought they weren’t worth much, so I accepted them.”

Fan? Jiang Bai recalled that Jiang Tang was indeed doing live streams and believed it a little. Could live streaming bring such benefits?

Despite the turmoil in his heart, Jiang Bai quickly adjusted his expression. He was here to show off. He, Jiang Bai, was the young master of the Jiang family. He had a luxurious birthday banquet and loving parents, while Jiang Tang was stuck on a barren planet without even friends to celebrate with.

Jiang Bai sneered secretly, but just as he was about to speak, he spotted Chen Jiesen on the side of the sofa.

“Sen… Brother Sen?”

Jiang Bai looked incredulous. He had waited a long time, and today Chen Jiesen didn’t come to his banquet but only instructed someone to send a gift.

But why was he here on a barren planet and next to Jiang Tang?!

After being called out, Chen Jiesen waved his hand and greeted, “It’s you.”

Jiang Bai’s eyes turned red and his body swayed as if struck by a huge blow. “Brother Sen, you said you had something to do and couldn’t come to my coming-of-age ceremony…”

“Yes, today is Tang Tang’s birthday, and I have to come to celebrate his birthday. ” Chen Jiesen said without feeling there was anything wrong with what he had done.

“But we grew up together and are good friends.” Jiang Bai still refused to believe what he saw.

Chen Jiesen shrugged. Since childhood, it was clearly Jiang Bai who had chased after him.

Jiang Bai was furious. Did that mean the suit Jiang Tang wore was a gift from Chen Jiesen? He had always followed Chen Jiesen, but in the end he got nothing?

Jiang Tang, who was enjoying the show, suddenly feared a melodramatic scene might happen and hurriedly coughed twice to interrupt the two.

Jiang Tang’s eyes moved and an evil thought struck him.

He said “ah” and clapped his hands as if remembering something. “Since we’re all here, why don’t we open some gifts? I really want to know what presents you’ve given me.”

Jiang Tang stood up and walked over to the pile of “gift mountains”.

“How long will it take to unwrap this many? Are they all gifts from you, Chen Jiesen?”

Jiang Bai’s face turned pale.

Why did he feel that making this call today was self-inflicted humiliation?

Jiang Tang looked at the pile of gifts nearly filling one side of the living room. It seemed to be even more than what he saw in the afternoon.

He squinted his eyes and observed it carefully. He bent down and pulled out a gift list, which clearly read: “Top 100 Couple Birthday Gift Choices: My Girlfriend Was So Moved When She Received It!”

Jiang Tang: …

Chen Jiesen: “That’s not from me!!”