Two days later, Ning Ran, dressed in white, appeared at the Tianhai Cemetery with fresh flowers and cake.

Today was her mom’s birthday. As such, she had applied a half-day leave from the crew to spend some time with her mom on this special day.

The woman placed the offerings in front of her mom’s tomb and lit a candle on the cake.

“Happy birthday, mom. I’m here to celebrate your birthday with you. You’ve worked so hard for our family your entire life and never had a proper birthday celebration. Sorry, I wasn’t a good daughter. I’ve never thought of planning any celebrations for you before.”

Tears flowed down Ning Ran’s cheeks as she continued to kneel beside the grave.

Her mom was smiling in the picture that was attached to the tomb, as if she was comforting Ning Ran, telling her to not feel sad.

Just then, the woman heard footsteps from behind her.

She was startled. When Ning Ran turned around, she saw a man approaching the her, carrying a bouquet of flowers in his arms.

It was Feng Minsheng. Why is he here?

“Ran, today is aunt’s birthday. I came to pay my respects,” Feng Minsheng said.

Ning Ran was moved by his gesture. She never expected that, apart from herself, there would be someone else in this world who remembered her mother’s birthday.

However, she felt strange that Feng Minsheng would know when her mother’s birthday was.

Sensing Ning Ran’s skepticism, the man explained, “We celebrated aunt’s birthday together once in the past, that’s why I remembered.”

“Really? Why do I have no recollection of that?” Ning Ran grew even more suspicious.

“Yeah, I even had dinner at your place. Aunt prepared lots of yummy dishes,” Feng Minsheng said confidently.

Ning Ran could not remember any of that. In her memory, she had never celebrated her mom’s birthday before, not even once. That was also her greatest regret.

But Feng Minsheng insisted that they had. No matter how hard she tried, she was still not able to remember.

Not that it mattered - Ning Ran was just grateful that Feng Minsheng made the effort to remember her mom’s birthday.

The aversion she had towards him also seemed to have diminished. The man did not appear as irksome to her now.

Feng Minsheng said, “Happy birthday, aunt. Please rest in peace and don’t worry about Ran. I will take good care of her and keep her away

heard what the man said. Did I say I

to correct him in front of her

respects, both of

do that, but you are

had something to tell him. She wanted to tell him

she agreed to Feng Minsheng’s request, and

a reservation for a private room. He had even ordered in advance

off with a toast to aunt, who’s

wine, including one for Ning Ran’s

finished the wine in

to visit my kids later, so I shouldn’t be drinking,” Ning Ran

have to finish it up. Otherwise, aunt won’t be happy about it.” Feng Minsheng tried

heavy words. Since he brought up her mother, Ning Ran couldn’t bring herself

drank the

Feng Minsheng poured her another one right away as he said, “This is my toast to you. Here’s to a smooth-sailing

really can’t drink anymore,” Ning Ran

our long friendship, one more glass isn’t too

Ran didn’t have the heart to reject him as he

glass wouldn’t make much difference, Ning Ran compromised once more. “This is really the last glass. After this, no matter what you say, I won’t drink

Ran tossed off

refilled her glass again. “How about just another

her stance this time round. She was determined to not drink

agreed to drink the first two glasses out of courtesy, but she could not keep on

something on later, so I can’t drink anymore. You can enjoy the rest of the bottle,” Ning Ran flat out

Try the dishes, then. These are all your favorites. Eat more!” Feng Minsheng stopped

giddy after taking a

or maybe it was because she had drunk on an empty stomach, but

leave first, it seems like I cannot handle alcohol well,” Ning Ran said as she put a hand

back then? You don’t feel like yourself today. You didn’t even drink much, how did you get

I guess I’m just not feeling very well today.

up and prepared

unsteady and she almost

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