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.

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

the man said. Did I say

seem appropriate to correct him in front

respects, both of them left the

you are always so busy. There are some things I want to talk to you about,” Feng

to tell him. She wanted to tell him to

agreed to Feng Minsheng’s request, and they headed to

a private room. He had even ordered in advance some of Ning

off with a toast

wine, including one for Ning

finished the wine

have to visit my kids later, so I

aunt, so you have to finish it up. Otherwise,

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

such, she drank the

my toast to you. Here’s to a smooth-sailing career, a

can’t drink anymore,”

account of our long friendship, one more glass isn’t too

him as he had visited her

one more 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 anymore. This is a toast from

off

“How about just

in her stance this time round.

of courtesy, but she could not keep on compromising. Besides, she did

have something on later, so I can’t drink anymore. You can enjoy

all your favorites. Eat more!” Feng Minsheng stopped

felt giddy after taking a few mouthfuls of

maybe it was because she had drunk on an empty stomach, but Ning Ran felt a wave

it seems like I cannot handle alcohol well,” Ning Ran said

like yourself today. You didn’t even drink much, how

guess I’m just not feeling very well today. No worries, I can take

stood up

were unsteady

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