Chapter 160: The Feast at Hongmen
Early in the morning, Duan Shuhua sent someone to pass a message to Han Yi, hoping that he and Han Jiaojiao would attend her birthday luncheon. The messenger emphasized repeatedly that it was just a regular family banquet and said Professor Duan had invited a few well-acquainted family friends, insisting Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao make every effort to be there.
Turning fifty was considered quite significant, but considering Han Jiaojiao’s animosity towards the Qin family, Han Yi had no wish to go. However, the other party stressed again and again, hoping that the younger generation could gather and get acquainted with each other.
In Han Yi’s mind, suspicions abounded—what was Duan Shuhua’s intention?
Surprisingly, Han Jiaojiao’s reaction was unusually calm. Not only did she show no signs of anger, but she even joked that she must accompany her brother to prevent Qin Nanyi from finding an opening.
As the time for the luncheon approached, Han Yi took a box of blood swallows from his space as a birthday gift, and both changed their clothes and left the house.
Duan Shuhua reserved a private dining room at the base, and when Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao arrived, everyone else was already there.
Indeed, as Duan Shuhua had said, she had only invited a few familiar people. In the room were Duan Shuhua, Qin Nanyi, Qin Wenhao, Du Wenbo, and two other young men Han Yi didn’t recognize. Together with Han Yi and Han Jiaojiao, there were only eight people at the table.
As soon as Duan Shuhua saw them come in, she said with a smile, "Please, take a seat. We were just waiting for you."
The table was laden with a cake and various dishes. Qin Nanyi placed candles on the cake and lit them; the lights in the room dimmed, and the melody of ’Happy Birthday’ wafted around. Qin Nanyi softly sang along with the tune, creating a harmonious and jovial atmosphere throughout the room.
After the birthday song ended, Duan Shuhua blew out the candles, and Qin Nanyi urged her with a laugh, "Mom, make a wish quickly."