Chapter 9 9. Birthday party

This year's birthday is golden.Birthday celebrations in previous years were completely childlike, buying a big cake, eating pork rib noodles, and watching a movie with the whole family. In short, it was so ordinary that it was not worth mentioning.This year, just after New Year's Day, Jiali and Jammeh joined forces to advocate for change. "Middle school students organize their own birthdays," said Jiali. "Yes, it's a picnic, or a meal at a western restaurant." Jammeh quickly put forward a specific plan. It is true that when Lu Zhisheng held his birthday at the end of the year, he set up two tables in the store, and all his relatives and friends were invited.

However, my father shook his head and said, "Children's family, why do you celebrate your birthday with so much fanfare! This kind of atmosphere is not good." The two brothers and sisters went to look for their mother again, but father was always the most stubborn fortress, and only mother could attack.For example, when the brothers and sisters bought Wolf brand sports shoes, their father only agreed to buy the track and field shoes that cost seven or eight yuan a pair; Spend money on Wolf sneakers.As a result, my mother relented, not only bought wolf brand sneakers, butI also bought fish and meat.When Dad came back, he only said to Mom: "Why don't you talk about principles." Then he regarded it as a piece of history and didn't mention it any more.

So they abandoned Dad and went to talk to Mom alone.This girl Jia Mei is really scheming, she grabs her mother's arm and shakes it, and she drags her long voice coquettishly and coquettishly.After all, mother is different from father. As soon as the two of them attacked, she agreed to discuss with father. At dinner, Dad solemnly announced that he agreed to do a new birthday party, but waste is not allowed.You can invite some classmates to have dinner at home, but brothers and sisters must celebrate birthdays together, and they are not allowed to go to their own places.As for the appropriation by the parents, the two brothers and sisters are jointly responsible, Jia Mei manages the money, and Jia Li manages the purchases. Every expenditure has to be agreed by two people.

Jia Li was very dissatisfied. Boys need money more than girls. Besides, this kind of mutual involvement is not like celebrating a birthday. How about a gentleman's agreement?" "I don't want to suffer!" Jia Mei was already on guard. "In this way, I will celebrate my birthday alone this year, and you will give me the money; next year, I will celebrate my birthday alone!" "No, why am I missing a birthday this year!" Jia Li earnestly said: "You are really stubborn, won't you be proud next year!" "I don't!" My sister denied it flatly. She was the accountant for the birthday party. She was so dissatisfied that she counted the money five times a day.

Stupid people only care about the present, but my sister doesn't have this awareness. Next, it is to order the invitation list.In Yijali's mind, the more people the better, he wished to invite all the people he knew, but his parents restricted him, saying that each person should invite ten guests. Jarry lay down on the floor to measure the area, arranged seats with stools, and accurately calculated that it could accommodate twenty-four people, two dozen in total, but the number of fat people had to be reduced, otherwise the room would be full. "Twenty-four people?" said Dad. "It's too crowded for good!"

"It won't be crowded." Jarry said, "Twenty-four people won't stay in the room, some will go to the bathroom, some will stand - and it will save a lot of space. In addition, when watching a performance, the bed It can seat six people, freeing up a big stage." Mom and Dad looked at each other and smiled, and said, "You can feast your eyes that day! But be careful, there are 24 people in total, including family members, and there should be no overcrowding!" This time, it was also a big test for Jia Li's parents, because when they looked at the invitation list of their children excitedly, they found that they were not on the list.They originally thought that their names would appear first on the lists of both parties, this is incredible!

The writer coughed dryly: "Think again, don't miss important characters." Mom said: "Yes, don't lose sight of the other, be as comprehensive as possible." Jammeh said: "I have been thinking about it all day and night to select these." Jarry said: "These are my best classmates, yes!" The writer smiled distressedly: "Perhaps we should invite some adult friends, parents or teachers?" "I object!" Jarry said without hesitation, "There is no room for me." After all, Jia Mei was exquisite, and said: "Mom and Dad can be alternates. If anyone fails, you can replace them, but generally speaking, they will all arrive!"

"No! I'm sorry, we can't accept it." The writer walked out of the small room with his wife holding his head high, "We haven't relaxed well in the past fourteen years. This time, we will go out alone to celebrate!" "Celebrate what?" Mom muttered sadly, "We're being forgotten!" "This is an inevitable law!" Dad said with a sense of loss, "It's just that the blow came too early!" It's an absurd idea for two people to have a birthday party at the same time, even twins can easily go the other way!Jia Li felt that his sister dragged him down everywhere.First of all, the younger sister's invitation list was all girls, but Jarry invited two girls.In this way, wouldn't it be out of proportion and become a girl's world again!

"No, you have to change to two boys, men and women are equal, and birthdays are no exception!" Jia Li said, "Look at me, how generous I am, take the initiative to invite girls!" "Then," said the younger sister in embarrassment, "who do you want to delete?" Jarry revisited the list.Hmph, they are all those girls in the art troupe who can only "follow their feelings". They are so concentrated, they make up the number, if you meet friends by chance, you have to invite them, and Jia Li can call two dozen more with a wave of his hand! "Get rid of Lin Xiaomei, and get rid of another girl!"

Lin Xiaomei is the girl who played the leading role in the play that failed last time. She is very trendy. When it rains lightly, she walks without an umbrella and looks at the sky with her hands in her pockets.My younger sister Jia Mei adores her very much, and she also learns this trick on rainy days, getting drenched like a bald chicken! Jia Mei was very calm, didn't make any noise, just went to make a phone call, and then busy preparing confetti. "Hey, we have to prepare candles." Jarry ordered, "A blank tape is also indispensable--this can record the blessings of each guest; and there must be room for gifts--be sure to make a conspicuous place. "

"Why didn't you do it!" Jia Hui said dissatisfied, "I'm exhausted." "I'm busy directing this and directing that. Doesn't it bother me? One is mental work and the other is physical work." "Then let me direct!" Jammeh said, "I am suitable for mental work!" "Forget it," Jarry said. "It takes leadership in this business!" Just then, the phone rang loudly, and Jarry ran to answer it. "Hey, who are you looking for?" He shouted. "I'm looking for you!" The other party had a crisp voice, and a girl with such a voice must be beautiful. "Who are you?" "I'm Lin Xiaomei!" The other party said, "I heard that you want to invite me to the birthday party. Now I have a good news for you. I will attend on time!" Something is wrong, what's going on.Jia Li murmured in his heart, complaining secretly, and could only say, "Maybe my sister Jia Mei wants to invite you! Shall I ask her to answer the phone?" "No, I'm just looking for you. If you can come forward and invite me, I will be more happy!" Anyway, the phone call was very long, and at the end of the call, Jarry actually closed the door quietly, and his voice became softer, very sneaky.Jia Mei didn't interfere either, because she knew exactly what they were talking about, and she was a premeditator. Lin Xiaomei is very skillful and has never been rejected by boys, and this time will be no exception.Otherwise, Jia Mei would not be envious for no reason.Sure enough, when Jia Li finished the phone call, his tone changed completely! "Hey, cross out another name and keep Lin Xiaomei!" "No, I have added new people, and if I invite Lin Xiaomei again, I will be overstaffed!" "You must invite Lin Xiaomei!" "Why?" Jammeh said, "The reason?" "This is an order! An irresistible order!" Jarry waved his fist, a little annoyed. In the kitchen, Wu Jiamu's mother's nagging came: "It's all messed up! It's all messed up! The little one is going to have a birthday too? And treats—is this redundant? Of course it's redundant!" It was messed up, and Wu Jiamu's mother actually asked and answered by herself, which was probably similar to karaoke, and it was also a kind of self-entertainment. In Lu Zhisheng's words, this birthday party is top-notch and world-class.However, this guy's characteristic is to favor bluff.The world-class Jerry didn't dare to be, but this birthday party did exceed his expectations. The day before the birthday party, terrible news came: the school will have a math test on the morning of March 6th - this test is like following their birthday party!Jia Li was a little nervous. There must be some guests who will lock themselves at home and do exercises hard. Chen Yingda is the "review army" who is hardcore. On March 5, Jarry rushed out of the classroom as soon as school was over. He didn't want his friends to return the invitations to him. He couldn't give them this opportunity.When I got home, I saw that Wu Jiamu's mother had prepared twenty-four cold meals, and the kitchen was full of bits and pieces.Mom and Dad are discussing whether to go out with an umbrella. Wu Jiamu's mother said: "You have to be at home, otherwise, a group of children will not be in trouble?" "No," said the writer, "it would be worse if two grown-ups were to fight together!" The parents were good, they kept their word and left, and Jia Li didn't inquire about their whereabouts.Because even if they were going to see the Egyptian pyramids, Jarry would have preferred to stay here. Wu Jiamu's mother is different. Her sense of responsibility is not in place, and she procrastinates and doesn't want to leave.Later, Lu Zhisheng came, and the invitation was set at six o'clock, and he was always half an hour earlier than the invitation. Those who were ahead of time needed to postpone the invitation by half an hour.But this time the half-hour early was very prescient. Lu Zhisheng was entrusted and pretended to ask to go to Wu Jiamu's mother's house to play, so that he invited Wu Jiamu's mother, the goddess, away. Jia Li practiced disco in front of the mirror, but he was uneasy, so he kept saying to Jia Mei: "Hey, when the guests arrive, please stand behind me!" "why?" "I am my brother, please always remember this!" However, this rule is still broken, because in fact the guests come in crowds.When they entered the house, they each took what they needed. This scene, perhaps, was what Wu Jiamu's mother was most worried about.If they couldn't dance, some people jumped into the corridor, and even the bathroom was occupied by the dancers. Among the guests, there was the most beautiful girl. She smiled at Jia Li frequently. Jia Li felt familiar, but he couldn't remember ever knowing such a beautiful girl.Even Lin Xiaomei looked lacklustre standing next to her! "Jerry," she said, "you've grown a lot!" What?She also knows him very well, like a family friend!Jerry said, "What class are you in?" He thought that if she answered, he would remember it later. She smiled: "I am Hong Shang!" My God, Hong Shang, how does she look like a "fat spirit" or "Carmen" now!If she had to have a nickname, she should have a "Snow White" or something.Jarry remembered that she was one of the two girls he invited. The other girl finally failed to come, but she ordered a golden song "Happy Birthday to You" for him on the radio program "Listeners On Demand".The girl asked the announcer to relay her big sister's concern for her little brother! The absent person was Lu Yanqing, the only girl Jia Li admired! "Happy birthday to you!" Along with the music, everyone danced and clapped their hands. Jia Li danced the most crazily and didn't stop until his calves were spinning. What touched Jia Li the most was that Chen Yingda also arrived on time.He didn't dance, he just hid in the corridor reciting words, his eyes rolled up, and his mouth was plausible. Jarry walked over and gave him a friendly punch: "Hey, you English fan!" "Wrong." Chen Yingda said, "I'm a fan of China!" "Hey, don't you also want to go abroad in your dreams?" Lu Zhisheng also came over.He can't dance, his movements are not much different from martial arts, and he panted loudly after waving for a while. "No!" Chen Yingda said, "Most overseas Chinese have very low status. I still want to learn more skills and become a first-class weapon expert in China. Do you think it's okay?" "Okay!" Lu Zhisheng rushed to express his love and hatred, "I'll be your bodyguard!" Jia Li stretched out his hand towards Chen Yingda: "We are still the Three Musketeers!" Chen Yingda pushed up his glasses, solemnly extended his hands to his two friends, and clapped hands to prove that the Three Musketeers finally reunited. It was late, the birthday party was still going on, and no one thought it should end.Suddenly, Lin Xiaomei shouted: "OK, a heavy rain came to add to the fun." The girl is a spirit, and she felt like she ran out of the window early. Lu Zhisheng screamed and rushed out. He got a new bike and used it as a mount to increase his value, fearing that it would rust and he would no longer be able to pretend to be chic.However, he came back quickly, patted Jia Li on the shoulder and said: "There are two live Lei Fengs who moved all the cars outside into the corridor. If you have a conscience, you should go and say thank you." Jia Li rushed out in a hurry, only to see his parents standing at the end of the corridor in the dark, depending on each other. "Hello!" said Jerry, lumpy. "It's not very good." Dad said, "I was waiting for your birth at the gate of the maternity hospital, and I was so anxious." Mom yawned: "It's been a long time since I walked so much!" The students rushed out, unable to stay, some bowed to the writer and his wife from a distance, some simply ran away, even Lu Zhisheng ruthlessly pushed his car into the rain. My mother shouted: "What's the hurry, wait until the rain stops before leaving." "That's cool," Jarry said. "They like the end of it." "I don't know why!" Dad waved his hand, "When I had children fourteen years ago, I never dreamed that I would have this day! But today... I am really happy!" Jia Li pretended to be deaf, but felt like crying in his heart. He didn't know whether it was too happy, or he remembered the dreadful math test tomorrow. Whatever it was, he didn't have time to tell the difference.