Mo Ping Shan glanced at the women and explained, “Every grandchild of mine will have one of these. When you have a second child, you won't miss out either.”

A hint of embarrassment crossed Mo Zixi's face as she softly replied, “I understand.”

After the gifts were exchanged, Mo Ping Shan urged everyone to raise their glasses for a toast. He and Han Shuren drank wine, while Lu Chen joined the other women in having soft drinks since he was driving.

Once dinner concluded, Mo Ping Shan called Mo Nuan into his study. “Sit down. I need to talk to you about some things.”

Mo Nuan was reluctant but obeyed,...