Although Song Xi was a little disappointed, she was still genuinely happy for Ye Tian.
"Take good... care of yourself," Song Xi gently reminded him.
Ye Tian nodded.
This heartwarming brother-sister moment gave Jin Ying goosebumps. She interrupted without mercy, "Song Xi, where's your gift?"
Song Xi chuckled, "I was in such a hurry to leave, I've already sent Xiao Mo back to get it."
Ye Tian quickly waved his hands, "No need, Sister Song Xi!"
Song Xi smiled and said, "I've already bought it. I hope you like it."
"I'll like anything you give me!"
Jin Ying was speechless.
After waiting for a while, Ye Hai also arrived.
He spotted Song Xi at first glance. She was dressed elegantly today, in a French long dress and wavy curls, exuding a gentle aura.
"Brother, you're finally here!"
Ye Tian looked at his second brother, who was staring blankly, and smiled. Then he noticed the cake in his hand and said helplessly, "Why did you still buy a cake? My birthday isn't for a while."
Ye Hai reluctantly withdrew his gaze and placed the cake in the center of the table. "It's next week. Since everyone's here, let's just celebrate it together."
Song Xi and Jin Ying were both surprised. "You never mentioned this!"
Ye Tian didn't take it seriously. "It's still over a week away. Nothing much to say."
Ye Hai said, "Once you go abroad next week, there won't be anyone to celebrate with you."
That made sense.
So, before dinner, they had a simple birthday celebration for Ye Tian.
After blowing out the candles, Ye Hai handed him a black card. "Happy birthday."
Seeing this, Jin Ying scoffed, "Such is the way of the rich."
Though her tone was a bit sarcastic, Jin Ying felt a pang of envy.
Since everyone else had given their gifts, Song Xi started to feel restless. She sent a message to Xiao Mo.
"Did you get it?"
"How much longer until you arrive?"
However, her messages went unanswered. Xiao Mo didn't reply.
What was going on with this kid?
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Song Xi thought it was Xiao Mo and immediately got up to open it. As soon as the door opened, she smelled a crisp, clean scent.
A tall figure stood before her, and then a deep, magnetic voice came from above her head.
"You dropped something... darling."
The term "darling" was added later because Lou Yuming had seen Ye Hai in the private room.
She had dressed up elaborately this morning just to meet another man?
Anger instantly surged in his heart, but upon seeing Ye Tian and Jin Ying in the room, his narrow black eyes narrowed.
Under Ye Hai's gaze, Lou Yuming's arm subtly rested on the woman's shoulder.
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Why was Lou Yuming here?!
It was as if a string in Song Xi's mind suddenly snapped.
Song Xi was a bit stunned. Before she could react, a force on her shoulder, almost pinning her, pulled her into the private room.
Bang!
Lou Yuming kicked the door shut, making the atmosphere even more eerie and tense.
Lou Yuming's arrival threw everyone's expressions into disarray.
Ye Tian was naturally displeased, as he had always hoped Song Xi would end up with his second brother.
So, he said bluntly, "It's my birthday today. Please ask people who don't belong to leave."
Jin Ying was stunned.
This kid was bold!
Song Xi also hadn't expected Ye Tian to be so direct. She cautiously observed Lou Yuming's expression. To her surprise, his face was unreadable. Not only was he not angry, but he directly pulled out a chair and sat down.
His calm and abnormal demeanor made everyone uneasy.
Song Xi worried that it might be detrimental to Ye Tian and wanted to take Lou Yuming out. To her surprise, as soon as she reached out, he suddenly took her hand and intertwined their fingers, holding them out openly and unreservedly in front of Ye Hai.
Song Xi saw a crack appear beneath Ye Hai's composed facade.
"Someone who doesn't belong," Lou Yuming drawled, feigning ignorance, "Are you talking about me?"