Chapter 254 - 254: Happy Birthday

Translator: _Min_

Sheng Wen, not wanting to offend Meng Chuan and Gu Dai, reluctantly gave up.

Pulling out a fresh business card from his pocket, Sheng Wen bowed and placed it on the table in front of Gu Dai, “I apologize for the inconvenience caused by our side. 1 hope we can have the opportunity to work together in the future.”

Gu Dai glanced down at the business card.

Sheng Wen quickly added, “This is my card. Miss Gu, if you have any ideas for cooperation, feel free to call me.”

Sheng Wen’s demeanor was notably better than Sheng Xin’s. Gu Dai thought for a few seconds before nodding, “I’ll keep the card. As for working together, we’ll see.”

Sheng Wen nodded repeatedly, “Okay.”

After bowing to Gu Dai and Meng Chuan again to apologize, he said, “I’ll take

Sheng Xin back for discipline. Have a good time.”

Sheng Xin, her face swollen from crying, was led out of the restaurant by

Sheng Wen, staggering as she walked.

The noisy private room quieted down.

Seeing this, Gu Dai suggested to Meng Chuan, “Let’s go.”

Meng Chuan smoothed her clothing and agreed, “Okay.”

Gu Dai, feeling hungry, hurried towards the door with Meng Chuan, but was surprised when Song Ling quickly caught up and blocked the doorway.

Gu Dai’s face turned cold, “Move.”

Song Ling didn’t budge, glancing at Meng Chuan before asking Gu Dai, “Are you going out to eat with him?”

Gu Dai coldly replied, “Is it any of your business?”

Song Ling was stunned and then said weakly, “We were once married, can’t I care about you now?”

Gu Dai firmly responded, “No!”

“You know we were once married, so now that we’re divorced, we should leave each other alone,” Gu Dai said.

More importantly, seeing Song Ling’s clingy behavior only disgusted her.

Gu Dai’s thoughts drifted back to the time when she had amnesia, reminded by Song Ling’s recent attitude towards Sheng Xin. Back then, Song Ling had shown her the same demeanor, and his fondness for Jiang Yue had been evident.

Over three years, whenever Jiang Yue encountered any issue, Song Ling would abandon Gu Dai without a second thought, regardless of the situation.

Song Ling had claimed that his actions were merely out of a sense of indebtedness, devoid of any romantic feelings.

Gu Dai couldn’t help but feel that Song Ling was deceiving her. His behavior hardly seemed like that of someone who didn’t harbor love for Jiang Yue.

With this realization, Gu Dai’s expression turned icy. Seeing Song Ling still blocking the doorway, she decisively pulled him aside to clear the path.

Meng Chuan seized this moment to open the door.

After giving Song Ling a stern look, Gu Dai strode out of the private room.

Meng Chuan, walking beside her, whispered words of comfort, “Daidai, don’t be upset.”

Gu Dai replied with a smile, “I’m not upset.”

Meng Chuan was puzzled. “But you seemed angry back in the room.”

Gu Dai nodded, then explained, “I’ve let it go now. Song Ling is not worth my anger!”

Relieved, Meng Chuan smiled and nodded in agreement.

Yet, Meng Chuan couldn’t help but recall the way Song Ling had looked at Gu Dai, sensing that he might have feelings for her.

Seeing the smile on Gu Dai’s face, Meng Chuan decided not to voice this thought.

Gu Dai, noticing Meng Chuan lagging behind, urged him, “Second Brother, hurry up. Yinyin has been alone in the room for too long. I’m a bit worried about her.”

Meng Chuan whispered, “Don’t worry, she’s not alone.”

Gu Dai, quickening her pace towards the room, didn’t hear Meng Chuan’s words.

As Gu Dai pushed the door open, she was met with darkness. Before she could express her confusion, the lights suddenly came on, and sparklers burst above her head.

Stunned by the falling sparkles, Gu Dai was momentarily speechless. Then, she saw Meng Zhi and Gu Yin emerge from either side of the door, Meng Zhi holding a cake with candles.

Gu Dai, still in shock, uttered, “What is this…?”

Meng Chuan and Meng Zhi softly said, “Daidai, happy birthday!”

Gu Yin quickly added, “Cousin, happy birthday!”

Gu Dai, observing the warm decorations on the walls and surrounded by family, smiled and softly said, “Thank you.”

Gu Dai had been so busy recently, and it had been three years since she last celebrated her birthday, having completely forgotten about it.

Meng Chuan cheerfully said, “Daidai, make a wish and blow out the candles!”

Gu Yin clapped her hands excitedly, “Yes, make a wish and blow out the candles, cousin!”

Gu Dai clasped her hands together and slowly closed her eyes..