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Today is Wei Wuxian’s birthday.
He woke up like always, late in the afternoon, bleary-eyed and weary. “Mmm, Lan Zhan…” Wei wuxian rolled over and felt around the blanket, expecting to find his loving husband lying in it. It’s unlike him to be awake late, maybe I can tease him, hehe…
But the blanket was cold, and there was no loving husband. Wei wuxian felt the beginnings of panic stir in his heart. “Lan Zhan? Are you these?” Still no answer. Wei Wuxian fumbled out of bed and headed over to the side table. There were a few dishes on the table, as well as a note in familiar neat handwriting.
“Wei Ying, I will be back later. Sizhui and the rest will be looking for you.”
Wei wuxian, although a little confused, decided to go along with it. I’ll ask Lan Zhan about it later, then.
There was a knock on the door, and the juniors came running in.
“Wei QianBei, good afternoon.” Sizhui greeted him politely. “ Happy Birthday!” Jingyi shouted out. “Hmph… happy birthday to you I guess…” Jinling muttered. “Happy birthday…” Zizhen said bashfully.
“Ahh, children! What a surprise, I actually forgot today was my birthday.” Wei wuxian laughed. “Wei Qianbei, you should get changed quickly, there is a banquet prepared for you.” Wei Wuxian was astonished. “Is there really?”
Well, I can’t say I’m too excited, I have to eat all those bland dishes again! Where’s Lan Zhan when I need him?
Sizhui nodded his head. “We have also prepared some gifts for you, please accept them.” With that, the juniors handed out their gifts. Sizhui had a wooden carved rabbit, Jingyi a bunch of fried chicken, and a mischievous wink, Jinling a gold bangle, and Zizhen a woven basket.
Wei Wuxian laughed awkwardly, and accepted the gifts. “Many thanks, children. If you would excuse me, I would rather get changed for the banquet.”
As Wei wuxian walked towards the banquet hall, he wondered where on earth Lan Zhan was. Could he be hiding away, or is he preparing a gift for me?
At the hall, there were many people. Wei wuxian was greeted by many familiar faces, juniors and seniors of the Lan clan. Jiang Cheng was standing at a corner of the bustling celebrations. Grinning, Wei wuxian made his way over. “Jiang Cheng, surely you prepared a gift for your brother, right?” Jiang Cheng gave his signature glare, before tossing a small gift and walking away. Wei Wuxian’s eyes widened in bewilderment. Did Jiang Cheng really get him something? Inside the small purple box, lay a metal snake bracelet. Huh… looks like he isn’t heartless after all.
“Wei Wuxian, many happy returns.” Lan xichen walked out from behind him. “Oh! Thank you very much… By any chance, would you know where Lan Zhan has gone?” Lan Xichen smiled wider. “That is a secret for you to find out later.” With that, Lan Xichen strolled away. Poor Wei Wuxian was getting more and more confused by the minute.
Then, Nie Huaisang and Wen Ning came, and he was surrounding by festivities and loud voices once again.
After the celebration, Wei Wuxian stumbled back to his room. He was slightly drunk, and upset that Lan Zhan was still missing. All of a sudden, he spotted a recognisable figure in the distance. “Wei Ying.” A grounded, low voice called out. “Lan Zhan! Where were youuu.. I was waiting the whole timeeee…” Wei wuxian threw himself into Lan Zhan’s loving arms. “Mm. Sorry for making Wei Ying wait.”
Lan Zhan showered Wei Wuxian with kisses, and slowly guided him away from cloud recesses. “Lan Zhan, where are we going?” Lan Zhan didn’t say anything, but proceeded to escort him away gently.
Lan Zhan pulled him towards a lake. Wei Wuxian had been careened down towards the lake, his mind muddled from the alcohol. Yet when he saw the view, he instantly sobered. The lake was covered in purple lotuses, floating gently on the water’s surface. It looked like home.
Wei Wuxian’s eyes widened, as he turned around to look at his beloved. “When…when did you plan this?” Lan Zhan had a soft smile on his face, “Many months ago. I made sure the lotuses grew properly, and looked like Yun Meng.”His voice was filled with love, as he continued his speech, “Happy birthday, Wei Ying.”
Wei Wuxian’s felt a hot, gushing feeling in his chest, and tears as warm as summer dew spring to his eyes. He was falling in love all over again. Because, when he was with Lan Zhan, every time felt like the first time again.