A LESSON TAUGHT AND (HOPEFULLY) LEARNED

"YAN YAN, do you already have plans for your birthday this Friday?" 

Luo Yan glanced at Yu Jiao sitting beside him. They were currently at the restaurant where they usually ate lunch. Luo Jin was sitting in front of them. Because of her question, Luo Yan couldn't help but remember the conversation he had with Bai Ze and Shen Ji Yun yesterday. When the three of them were on their way to register for the Arcadia Cup.

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"Xiao Yan, your birthday is on Friday, right?" Bai Ze asked. "I heard my Dad said that Uncle Tian is not planning to hold a party for you, is it true?"

"Yeah, I requested it. We'll have a simple family dinner," Luo Yan answered.

"Why? I thought there would be a party this weekend. Xiao Ye and I are really looking forward to visiting you and the others," Bai Ze said referring to his younger brother.