Ch 473: The Baby’s One-month Celebration, Guests Galore, You’ve Got More Pull Than Your Dad

Today is Hiel’s first month birthday, and also Selena and Ken’s wedding day.

“Oh my, congratulations!”

Bal’s friends, whom Selena knew, all came to Bal’s House today. They all held gifts in their hands, although Bal had said that people coming was enough, gifts didn’t matter. But the guests who came still brought gifts.

“We brought this for your child, why are you unhappy?”

That’s right, this was the guests’ reaction to Bal. Bal was very sad; he sat aside watching the guests one by one giving gifts to Hiel.

“What are you doing sitting here?”

Nirvana walked to Bal’s side with a gift. Bal saw Nirvana; he sighed.

“Hiel is so popular; I, an Old Father, have lost my former glory.”

“Hilarious, this is for you.”

Nirvana handed the gift in his arms to Bal. Bal saw the gift being handed over; his eyes began to shine.

“Nirvana!”

“What’s with the joy? I’m not mobile; queuing is too uncomfortable. I’ll give you the gift directly; when it’s my turn, I’ll go directly to Hiel for the godparent ceremony.”

“What the heck!”

Although Bal wanted to erupt, he still put the gift aside.

“Sigh, forget it, let’s pretend I didn’t hear that. So what did you give?”

“What else could I give? I sent some fine wine for him to drink when he grows up. I can’t teach him how to mix it up in the underworld; you’d have to beat me to death then.”

“You know that too.”

“Just the way you protected your daughter before, it’s hard not to know.”

“Hilarious.”

After a while, someone called Nirvana. Nirvana put down his teacup and walked towards Phia.

“Hiel, I’m Nirvana. Your father’s friend; your father said I could be your godfather.”

Phia smiled.

“Doesn’t Godfather Nirvana have a gift?”

“I do, it’s with his father. He can open it when he grows up.”

“You sent wine?”

“Yes.”

“Then I have to hide it well, lest that fool steal the wine meant for Hiel beforehand.”

The guests present laughed at Phia’s words. Bal just scratched his head because he really could do such a thing.

“So, you’re willing to let me be your child’s godfather?”

“No problem. If you’re Hiel’s godfather, Hiel can learn a lot.”

“That’s good.”

“Want to hold him?”

Phia handed Hiel in her arms to Nirvana. Hiel opened his eyes; he reached out to Nirvana.

“So small.”

“He’s only one month old, after all.”

Nirvana put his cane beside the sofa. This was his first time holding a child; his technique was very clumsy. However, Hiel seemed to like Nirvana; he didn’t cry or make a fuss in Nirvana’s arms, and even grabbed Nirvana’s tie to play with. After holding him for a while, Nirvana put Hiel back into Phia’s arms.

“I’ll protect this kid from now on.”

“Then I’m relieved.”

Nirvana picked up his cane and left. There were many guests; he didn’t want to take up other guests’ time. There was also Selena and Ken’s wedding today.

After a while, Madam Winidel from the orphanage came with Cohen.

“Feier, congratulations.”

“Thank you, Madam Winidel. How’s the orphanage? Do you need our help?”

“No, no, the children are doing well here.”

“Yes, you look much younger.”

“Hehehe, Cohen, take out the gift.”

Cohen took out the gift box from behind; it was paper stars with blessings made by the children from the orphanage for Hiel. Madam Winidel found a bottle to put all the stars in. Although inexpensive, they were full of everyone’s blessings for Hiel.

“Thank you, Madam Winidel, Cohen.”

“Auntie Feier, will little brother Hiel go to school later?”

“Of course, you must take good care of Hiel then.”

“Don’t worry!”

After giving Hiel the full-moon gifts, some of the guests left directly, while some who knew Selena stayed.

“We really benefited from Hiel. I didn’t expect everyone to come.”

Selena sat aside watching the guests coming and going. Ken nodded.

“Yes, although I thought Buck would have such good connections, I was still shocked by the number of guests who came.”

At this time, the gate in the backyard suddenly opened, and Heine and Heitham came in breathlessly.

“Not late, are we?”

Phia smiled and shook her head.

“No, Hiel’s godmother.”

“Oh! Is this your child? So cute! If I hadn’t been so busy the day you gave birth, I would have come to help you long ago.”

“Heine, your thoughtfulness is enough.”

“Hehe, we brought gifts too. Heitham, take out the gifts.”

Heitham took out the gift; it was a necklace made of shellfish and pearls from Atlantis.

“He can wear it when he’s a little older. This necklace is infused with our blessings for Hiel.”

“Thank you. Selena and Ken are getting married today; will you stay?”

“Of course!”

Phia looked at Hiel; Hiel had closed his eyes and was ready to sleep. Grey, sitting beside Bal, seemed to sense something; he stood up and walked towards the gate in the front yard.

“Grey, where are you going?”

“An acquaintance; I’ll go pick them up.”

Soon, Grey brought in a person wearing a hood. Bal was curious about this person’s identity; his figure was familiar.

“So you’re called Buck here.”

With the mysterious person’s words, he took off his hood.

“Ems?!”

“It’s me.”

“Isn’t the Republic still busy?”

“Even if it’s busy, you still need to rest. Besides, the family of the person who helped me is having a big celebration; I came at the right time. It seems like I came just in the nick of time.”

“Yes, it’s the child’s full moon today.”

“Just right, this is for you.”

Ems took out a piece of paper. The text on it was short, but it would make those who participated in the revolution smile knowingly.

“It seems that the Republic is doing very well.”

“Yes, the remnants of the nobles have been cleaned up, and the people have returned to normal life; no oppression, no exploitation.”

“That’s good. Our efforts haven’t been in vain.”

“Yes. Speaking of Mr. Nirvana, I heard that his close friend Wu Xian passed away.”

“Over there. But I suggest you don’t mention this. It’s a joyous occasion today; you shouldn’t say such things.”

“I know.”

Ems walked to Nirvana, and the two shook hands after meeting. They chatted for a while and then separated.

“Then I’ll go back first.”

“My family still has a wedding; aren’t you going to attend?”

“My vacation isn’t long; I have to go back quickly.”

“Okay, be careful on the road.”

“Yes, the Republic always welcomes you.”