True Star (巨星) [DROPPED]

Vol 2 Ch 23: Happy Birthday

NOTE:

This translation belongs to the translators and proofreaders of Giraffe Corps.

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"Doctor Harvey, are you here today to see Fiennes?"

Gino unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance who had arrived carrying a bunch of white roses. At age 40, the corners of his eyes had already started showing small crow's feet. Nevertheless, he looked handsome and refined, and his clean and fair hands revealed a life of privilege. His manner of speech and bearing also indicated his good upbringing.

"Yes, thank you for coming today to celebrate his birthday." Harvey smiled politely, and went forward to put down the white roses, his expression turned rather dry.

Gino step forward to ask: "Doctor Harvey, what's wrong?"

"Those red roses..."

"Oh, those three bunches of red roses are from my friend. He said today was Fiennes' birthday, and that a person like Fiennes should be given red roses." Thinking that the other thought that red roses were too shocking, Gino hurriedly started explaining. His usual impression of Tang Feng was that he was a rather conservative person. He never would have expected that the man's way of thinking would be so unusual as to bring red roses to tomb sweeping.

Doctor Harvey let out an "Oh", the shock in his eyes gradually dissipating, only leaving behind a slight layer of regret and melancholy.

"Your friend is quite the intuitive person. While he was alive, Fiennes' favorite flowers were roses." Harvey smiled bitterly, "Please give your friend my thanks, Gino."

"Of course, that's not a problem. He's standing right there... huh? They were right here." Gino pointed at where Tang Feng had just been, but the shade under the tree had long since been abandoned. Tang Feng, Charles, and the rest had already left some time ago.

"They probably returned to the car." Gino apologetically told Harvey, not feeling like anything was wrong. "I'll introduce you to him next time, he's my costar. We're currently working on a film together. He's quite an exceptional man."

"Sure." Harvey smiled.

Gino and Harvey said a few more words to each other before saying their goodbyes. After Gino left, Harvey remained standing in front of Fiennes' grave, his gaze not leaving the three bunches of red roses.

It had to be a coincidence, right?

♦

Gino found Tang Feng and the others in a small coffee shop nearby. After visiting Fiennes' grave today, his mood had improved a lot. In the past, he had never had the courage to visit Fiennes' grave. When he did actually go visit, he suddenly felt lighter and more clear-sighted.

While they ordered coffee and some desserts, Tang Feng silently ordered a piece of his favorite chocolate lava cake. There were a bit too many calories in it, but since today was his birthday he decided he had an excuse to indulge himself a little.

On the outside, it looked no different from a regular slice of cake, but when your fork pierces the outer shell you'll discover its soft, sweet and fiery heart. Eating it will make you feel elated and worry-free.

The only bad part was...

"Who was that man just now, Gino? You seemed to know him well. Oh, I know, he likes mature men, am I right?" Charles tried to start a quarrel with Gino, wearing an expression that said "I know what it is". From Tang Feng's perspective, Charles seemed bored senseless and was looking for something to do.