Chapter 1044: The Celebration Begins

Chapter 1044: The Celebration Begins

To Jin Long’s surprise, he found himself unable to turn down this rare opportunity. Naturally, he didn’t hesitate for a second. So, it was that Gong Xin joined the group setting up the firecrackers.

As the moment to light them drew near, Jin Long, mindful of Gong Xin’s safety, kept a careful eye on her. Normally, after lighting the firecrackers, one would dash off to the front with joy. But this time, Jin Long stayed close, protecting the young woman behind him, not caring if the firecrackers might explode in his direction.

With a series of “pop, pop, pops,” the firecrackers erupted, fireworks lighting up the night sky.

The glow of the flames illuminated their faces, and Gong Xin turned around, her smile radiant like a blooming flower. Her eyes, full of affection, fell on the tall man before her, who was carefully watching over her.

The children around them cheered, hands clapped to their ears, reveling in the spectacle.

The firecrackers continued, “crackling, cracking” until they finally died down.

When the last echo of firecrackers faded, the sky had darkened, signaling that dinner was about to begin. The children, hand-in-hand, ran inside, excitedly chattering, “I’m going to tell my mom! We should sit at a kids’ table. It’s so boring to eat with the adults.”

Outside, Su Bing stood, holding Su Le’s hand, waiting for the children to settle. Once he confirmed all the kids were inside, he was about to enter himself. Just then, something caught his eye. His gaze flicked to a shadow hiding nearby. Without hesitation, he walked over.

The Hu brothers, all dressed up, stood in a corner, nervously huddling together. They were caught off guard by Su Bing’s sudden approach.

“Well, since you’re here, why not come inside?” Su Bing asked, his voice calm.

Da Hu, his face flushed, stepped forward and handed a gift to Su Bing. “This is a gift from the three of us for Auntie Gu Zi. A selection of the best pastries. We have some business to attend to, so we won’t go in. Su Bing, could you help us deliver it to Auntie Gu Zi?”

Despite knowing that the Su family wasn’t snobbish or concerned with wealth, the Hu brothers couldn’t shake their unease in the face of such a high-class venue. With luxury cars parked outside and the grandeur of the restaurant, they were afraid that their presence would embarrass the Su family. After much deliberation, they chose not to go inside. When Su Bing saw them, they took the chance to ask him to deliver the gift for them.

Su Bing studied them for a moment, then said, “Since you’ve gone to the trouble of coming here, you can deliver it yourself.”

A large event like this, Su Bing would normally have informed the Hu brothers ahead of time. He thought that after their previous experiences, they’d no longer be intimidated by such occasions. But to his surprise, they were still acting timid, like young girls.

With a sigh, Su Bing picked up his little sister and walked toward the restaurant.

The other two brothers, Er Hu and Xiao Hu, glanced at Da Hu, silently waiting for his lead.

Finally, Da Hu made up his mind, and together, they followed Su Bing into the grand restaurant. It was their first time stepping into such a high-end place. In the past, they’d never dared to even imagine entering. Now, they were determined to work harder and follow Su Bing’s example, to earn enough to fit into such circles someday.

The children’s seating was on the second floor in a private room. After finishing her rounds greeting guests, Gu Zi made her way upstairs to check on the kids. As she approached, Da Hu, his face still flushed, stepped forward.

“Auntie Gu Zi, congratulations on your success! Here’s a small gift for you. Please accept it as a token of our appreciation.”

Gu Zi couldn’t help but smile as she accepted the gift. “Ah, Da Hu, starting to sound all formal now? Thank you for your kindness. Come, sit with Su Bing and Su Li at the same table. The food’s already been served, and the chopsticks are out. You can help yourselves. Don’t be shy.”

She arranged for the Hu brothers to sit, and then turned to greet the other children. They all adored her—her beauty and gentle nature drew them in. Soon, they crowded around her, begging her to stay and eat with them.

Jiang Nuan, ever thoughtful, picked up some food and handed it to Gu Zi. “Auntie Gu Zi, why don’t you sit with us? You’ll have a proper meal, too!”

Gu Zi felt a warmth in her heart. It was true—girls were like little heating pads, always a comfort to be around. Jiang Nuan, just like her own daughter Lele, had such a kind, sweet nature. Gu Zi didn’t hesitate to eat the food Jiang Nuan had offered her and said to her and the other children at the table, “Auntie would love to sit with you, but there are too many guests today. I can only stay with you for a little while longer—just five more minutes!”

The children cheered in delight, “Okay, okay! We love Auntie Gu Zi!”

The room buzzed with lively chatter as the kids enjoyed their meal.

Meanwhile, another child was escorted over by a waiter, and Gu Zi couldn’t help but notice her. The girl was cool and confident, sporting a black cap that covered her neatly curled hair. She wore a white short-sleeve top, blue denim overalls, and imported shoes. Her outfit alone revealed that she came from a family of means.

Gu Zi looked at her, and the girl, spotting her, immediately walked over with purpose. Without hesitation, she extended her hand with a mischievous grin and said, “You must be Gu Zi, right? Pleasure to meet you!”

Gu Zi, momentarily taken aback by the girl’s audacity, smiled and shook her hand. “Pleasure. May I ask, who’s this little miss?”

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