The banquet is about to start. This son naturally has to be present. Gu Qichen’s mood, however, was somewhat heavy. Mu Liancheng hooked Gu Qichen’s shoulder and said, "You really came with two people, but I didn’t expect you to come with Zijun. Yangyang didn’t know before, did she? She seems a bit down today." Gu Qichen said, "You don’t need to worry about my affairs, just take care of your own. I see Miss Wen isn’t surprised either." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel★fire.net Speaking of this, Mu Liancheng also looked troubled. Mu Liancheng said, "What do you think women are thinking? I went through so much trouble to arrange a surprise for her, but I didn’t see a trace of happiness on her face. Wives are the most heartless beings in the world, especially our wives." After complaining, Mu Liancheng took a drink with a resentful look: "Forget it, let’s not talk about it. Accompany a brother for a drink." Xia Yangyang was indeed in the lounge at the moment. It was actually a suite. Wen Quan was lying on the bed, just waking up. Seeing Wen Xiaochu coming, he quickly got up and came over for a hug. He produced a rose from somewhere and said, "Mom, happy birthday." Wen Xiaochu’s face showed a pleasantly surprised and satisfied smile. She hugged Wen Quan and said, "Okay, let’s go out." Wen Xiaochu didn’t like Mu Liancheng’s flamboyant personality. Compared to Mu Liancheng’s grand banquet, Wen Xiaochu ideally preferred a simple birthday noodle meal for the three of them. But no matter what, Wen Xiaochu could see that Mu Liancheng put a lot of effort into today. Wen Xiaochu didn’t want to dampen Mu Liancheng’s enthusiasm. So she had to go out and greet the guests as the hostess. However, Wen Xiaochu was somewhat worried about Xia Yangyang. What she regretted most was bringing Xia Yangyang along today. That’s why the awkward scene happened just now. And no one knows what happened with Mr. Gu. He arrived arm in arm with Xi Zijun. Where does that leave Xia Yangyang? Xia Yangyang seemed a bit downcast as well. Wen Xiaochu walked up to Xia Yangyang: "Yangyang, I’m sorry, I didn’t know this would happen." Xia Yangyang was actually lost in her thoughts. Upon hearing Wen Xiaochu’s words, she quickly snapped back. Xia Yangyang immediately said: "I’m fine, really, you don’t need to worry about me." "I didn’t know Mr. Gu would come with Xi Zijun, and I didn’t know Liancheng planned this birthday banquet today." Xia Yangyang knew Wen Xiaochu was telling the truth. Seeing Wen Xiaochu’s worried expression, Xia Yangyang gave a smile to comfort her. Xia Yangyang said, "I’m really okay, actually knowing that he was bringing Xi Zijun as a guest tonight didn’t bother me, I just didn’t expect it to be your birthday party. But it’s nothing. Today you’re the birthday star, be happy, don’t let Young Master Mu’s intentions go to waste. You go ahead, I’ll be there soon." Wen Xiaochu didn’t know what to say. But time was almost up and she couldn’t stay there forever. Wen Xiaochu said: "Then I’ll go out first." Xia Yangyang nodded with a smile. After Wen Xiaochu left, Xia Yangyang sat numbly on the sofa. She felt very conflicted inside. Actually, when Gu Qichen and Xi Zijun came up together just now, Xia Yangyang had been watching. So Xia Yangyang knew that Xi Zijun was now in the lounge next door.