Mimi's mother's birthday was just around the corner, and naturally, Mo Nuan had to attend. Mino personally drove over to pick her up and suggested she bring Lu Chen along. When Mo Nuan mentioned it to him, Lu Chen readily agreed, but asked her to head over with Mino first. He’d join them after work.

It wasn’t a big celebration, just a small family dinner at home with only Mo Nuan invited.

Mo Nuan had prepared a gift well in advance—a necklace adorned with agate and diamonds. It was Lu Chen's suggestion. He thought it would be too modest to arrive empty-handed for their first visit, and Mo Nuan had...