"No!" Shen Ning exclaimed, her anxiety pushing her to stand up and take several steps back. She looked at Jing Chenxi with a plea for help.
In response, Jing Chenxi gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, I won't."
Shen Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling more at ease. She had considered leaving abruptly, but it was her treat, and she didn't want to be impolite.
"Everyone, please settle down. She's my sister," Jing Chenxi gestured to the crowd, encouraging them to quiet down.
Gradually, the crowd hushed, and Shen Ning returned to her seat.
"Happy birthday," it turned out it was mummy's birthday today, and as Shen Ning sat down, Dingding couldn't contain his excitement. He rushed over, his voice sweet and tender as he wished her.
"Thank you," Shen Ning replied, her eyes moistening as she looked at her son's innocent face. She hadn't expected to spend this birthday with him.