Grandma Shen smiled and nodded, "Yes, my daughter-in-law is really good, even better than my own daughter. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be enjoying such a blessing." Her gaze fell on Lin Wanqiu, her eyes filled with love and gratitude.

Hearing her mother-in-law's praise, Lin Wanqiu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew that her efforts had not been in vain, and that receiving her mother-in-law's recognition and love was her greatest happiness.

Halfway through the birthday banquet, the waiters brought out longevity peaches and longevity noodles. Lin Wanqiu personally served a bowl of longevity noodles to Grandma Shen and handed it to her: "Mom, please try this. I wish you good health and a long life."

Grandma Shen took the noodles, her eyes welling with tears of emotion: "Good, good, Mom will try it." She picked up her chopsticks and slowly ate the noodles, her heart filled with happiness. This bowl of noodles not only carried her daughter-in-law's filial piety, but also the love and blessings of the whole family.

Afterwards, the waiter served "Natural Flavors" low-sugar birthday cake. Lin Wanqiu introduced it to the guests: "Dear elders, this is a low-sugar birthday cake that we at 'Natural Flavors' specially developed for today's birthday banquet. It is made with high-quality grains and honey, and is low in sugar and healthy with a soft and glutinous texture. You can enjoy it with peace of mind."

The guests picked up the birthday cakes and tasted them, praising them highly: "These birthday cakes are so delicious, not too sweet or greasy, and they have a light wheat aroma." "Yes, they are low in sugar and healthy, perfect for us elderly people." "President Lin is so thoughtful, not only did he hold such a grand birthday banquet, but he also prepared such wonderful pastries for us."

Hearing the guests' praise, Lin Wanqiu smiled with satisfaction. She knew that these low-sugar longevity cakes were not only a delicious food, but also a healthy blessing, and she was very happy to receive everyone's recognition.

As the birthday banquet drew to a close, Shen Nianxi walked onto the stage holding her self-painted "Hundred Longevity Characters" painting and said sweetly, "Grandma, this is my birthday gift to you. I wish you boundless happiness, longevity, and good health!"

Grandma Shen took the "Hundred Longevity Characters" painting and looked at the densely packed "longevity" characters on it. She was so moved that she couldn't speak, and just kept wiping away her tears: "Good, good, Xixi is so good. Grandma likes the gift Xixi gave me the most." She hugged the "Hundred Longevity Characters" painting tightly in her arms, as if she were holding a rare treasure.

Just then, Lin Wanqiu's phone rang. It was Shen Nian'an calling. She quickly answered the phone and stepped aside: "Nian'an, are you done with your work over there?"

"Mom, I just finished my experiment," Shen Nian'an's voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with guilt. "Mom, I'm sorry, I can't go back to celebrate Grandma's birthday. Please tell Grandma for me that it's a happy birthday and that I wish her good health and a long life."

Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Okay, Mom has already conveyed your message. Your grandma misses you very much and wants you to take good care of yourself at school, study hard, and come home early during the holidays."

“I understand, Mom,” Shen Nian’an said. “Mom, don’t overwork yourself. Take good care of yourself, Dad, and Grandma.”

"Okay, Mom understands, don't worry." Lin Wanqiu hung up the phone, her heart filled with concern. Although her son couldn't come back, his blessings had been sent, and Old Lady Shen would surely feel his filial piety.

After the birthday banquet, the guests rose to say goodbye, offering their final blessings to Grandma Shen. Lin Wanqiu and Shen Tingzhou saw the guests to the door, thanking each of them individually. Grandma Shen stood at the door, watching the guests' departing figures, her face filled with reluctance yet also overflowing with happiness.

Back in the banquet hall, looking at the messy table, Lin Wanqiu felt no fatigue, but rather a deep sense of satisfaction. This birthday banquet not only made Old Madam Shen feel the love and blessings of her family, but also allowed relatives and friends to witness the harmony and happiness of the Shen family. She knew this was just the beginning, and that in the future, their family would be even more harmonious and happier.

Shen Tingzhou walked to Lin Wanqiu's side and took her hand: "You've worked hard, wife. Today's birthday banquet was a great success, and Mom is very happy."

Lin Wanqiu leaned on his shoulder and said with a smile, "It's not hard work. As long as Mom is happy, it's all worth it." She looked at her husband with gratitude in her heart. Over the years, no matter what she did, Shen Tingzhou had always supported her, accompanied her, and become her strongest backing.

Grandma Shen walked to their side, took their hands, and said with her eyes full of emotion, "Wanqiu, Tingzhou, thank you. I am very happy with today's birthday banquet. This is the most lively and happiest birthday I have ever had in my life."

Lin Wanqiu said with a smile, "Mom, as long as you're happy. We'll celebrate your birthday with you every year from now on, so you can be this happy every year."

Grandma Shen nodded, a happy smile spreading across her face. She knew that her greatest blessing in this life was having such a filial daughter-in-law, such a capable son, and such adorable grandchildren.

As the sun set, golden rays streamed through the windows into the banquet hall, bathing the entire room in a warm glow. Lin Wanqiu, Shen Tingzhou, and Grandma Shen stood in the hall, their faces beaming with happiness. This grand yet heartwarming birthday banquet was not only a celebration of Grandma Shen's 80th birthday but also a testament to the harmony and happiness of this family.