Meanwhile, in the living room of the Ji Residence.
In the space beneath the six-meter-high ceiling, misty gold silk curtains hung over four floor-to-ceiling windows, the afternoon sunlight bathing them in a soft golden glow.
The lambswool upholstery of the three-meter-long, curved cream sofa gleamed faintly. Exquisitely fine beadwork trimmed the ivory cushions, lending them an understated luxury.
"Here, An He. These desserts are all your favorites. I had them prepared especially for you."
Ji Cheng sat down in an armchair with a gentle smile, then reached out and slid the plate of desserts on the coffee table toward Cui Anhe.
"Oh, they really are!" Cui Anhe looked at the desserts, her expression initially quite happy. But when she remembered how badly she and Ji Yunhuai had been getting along lately, she looked back at Ji Cheng with some discomfort. "But Uncle Ji, what exactly did you ask me over for today?"
Even someone as spoiled as Cui Anhe would rein herself in a little around her elders. Besides, Ji Cheng had always treated her well, so at times like this, she behaved a little better than usual.
"Oh, you silly girl. Can't I invite you over just to chat?" Ji Cheng smiled at her, looking every inch the kindly elder. "Still, I heard you and Ji Yunhuai had a little disagreement recently? Tell me what that boy did to bully you this time. I'll teach him a lesson for you another day."
"Huh? Uncle Ji, you knew we had a fight?"
Cui Anhe's eyes widened at first, but recalling what had happened soon sent her anger surging. Counting off on her fingers, she indignantly began listing her grievances. "He really went too far! Not only did he not come spend my birthday with me, he kept avoiding me afterward!