There are warning scenes in the novel, but the scenes and dialogues are not right.

In the original text, Ms. Yun said these words during the Chinese New Year. She did not appear on screen, or if she did appear, her scenes were not written. Lu Qi, who was present, said, "It seems that not having a job is not a very important thing."

At the time, Ms. Yun did not understand Lu Qi's meaning. The novel then describes him calling his secretary to deal with their family, but the outcome is not explicitly stated.

By the end of the novel, their family had never appeared again, and Cheng Qicai guessed that it was very likely that the secretary had used the method Lu Qi was talking about to handle it.

But now nothing makes sense.

She discovered that although the plot became a mess because of her involvement, the outcome of the events described in the novel would not change.

For example, even if she helped Gu Liji, Yun Suni would not change her feelings for Lu Qi, or the warning she gave to Ms. Yun before, which was not to talk about the male and female protagonists' families, still came.

She also realized that Lu Qi's long speech was merely a warning to Ms. Yun, and that he would not do what he mentioned later for the time being.

She breathed a sigh of relief; at least it was a little better than the original result.

Back at the table, Ms. Yun remained as quiet as a chicken, only giving a dry reply when Yun Rucheng asked her a few questions.

Yun Rucheng noticed something was wrong. "Beixiu, what's wrong? You don't look well."

"It's nothing, my mom's just having a bit of an upset stomach," Cheng Qicai answered for her.

Yun Rucheng asked with concern, "Are you alright? Should we go to the hospital?"

Ms. Yun was still not in good spirits and could only manage to reply, "I'm fine, I'll be alright after a rest."

Yun Suni glanced at the time and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Auntie, Lu Qi and I also arranged a get-together with friends..."

Ms. Yun: "Then you guys go ahead, I'll play with your parents for a while and then go back."

Yun Suni nodded, got up and put on her coat, then looked at Cheng Qicai, "Qicai, do you want to come play together?"

Cheng Qicai glanced at Ms. Yun, whose face was still pale, with concern, and declined with a smile, "I won't go."

To everyone's surprise, Ms. Yun nudged her and said, "You and Su Ni go have fun. It's your birthday today, young people should have more fun."

Cheng Qicai was still worried and watched her closely. Mr. Cheng chimed in, "Go ahead, I'll take care of your mother. Have fun with Su Ni and the others."

Seeing how persistent they were, Cheng Qicai really wanted to apologize to the female lead and the others. She got up, put on her coat, and went out with them.

Cheng Qicai apologized to Yun Suni in the car, feeling guilty. "I'm sorry, sister. I didn't expect my mom to say such hurtful things. I want to apologize to her and to you all."

Yun Su Ni pursed her lips and replied in a muffled voice, "I know that's the kind of person my aunt is."

She seemed still angry. Cheng Qicai didn't know what to say, but simply promised, "My mom will never say such things again."

Seeing how frightened Ms. Yun was today, she probably won't say it again in the future.

"Sis, don't hold it against me. My mom says those things not only about you, but also about me. I just ignore them." Cheng Qicai tried to lighten the mood. "Look, I ruined the blind date she introduced me to, and she was so angry."

Yun Su Ni burst out laughing.

Hearing her laugh, Cheng Qicai immediately said, "Since you laughed, don't be unhappy. Forget what my mom said. Look, if you're unhappy all night, all the handsome things Brother Lu did today will be for nothing."

Yun Su Ni's mood improved.

Seeing that Yun Su Ni's mood had improved, she breathed a sigh of relief. After all, anyone would be angry after hearing what Ms. Yun said on their birthday.

Now that things have been discussed openly, there should be fewer conflicts later on.

Upon arriving at their destination, they found a large group of people in the private room. Some were people Cheng Qi knew, while others were people Cheng Qicai didn't.

She only recognized Gu Liji and Xu Wuruo; she didn't recognize the others.

Young people's gatherings are not as formal as family gatherings; there's singing in the private room and a lot of snacks on the coffee table.

Upon seeing Yun Su Ni and Lu Qi enter, they surrounded them and sprayed them with confetti cannons.

Amidst a series of "bangs," everyone shouted "Happy Birthday!" as sequins and flower petals filled the air, landing on their heads, faces, and clothes. Cheng Qicai was thankful that she was at the back and hadn't been hit the hardest.

A girl walked in, singing "Happy Birthday" and pushing a cake. The cake had three tiers and was much more luxurious than the one they shared.

Yun Su Ni closed her eyes and made a wish.

Cheng Qicai did not step forward. Although it was both of their birthdays today, this gathering was clearly for Yun Su Ni's group, and she would not go up and steal the spotlight.

During the wishing moment, Cheng Qicai saw Lu Qi gazing at Yun Su Ni with extremely gentle eyes.

It seemed as if Yun Su Ni was the only person in his world at that moment.

Cheng Qicai said that there is nothing that makes her happier than watching her favorite couple being affectionate in front of her.

Yun Suni opened her eyes and waved towards Cheng Qicai, "Qicai, let's cut the cake together."

Cheng Qicai declined, saying, "I won't."

“Come on,” Yun Suni introduced to everyone, “As I mentioned before, this is my younger sister, and she shares the same birthday as me.”

Yun Su Ni held her hand, and together they cut the cake again.

The cake was too big to finish, so everyone started playing a game of spreading cake on it.

In the end, everyone had some cream on them, but Lu Qi had the most.

Amidst the chaos, Cheng Qicai saw that, apart from the little bit the female lead had smeared on Lu Qi's nose, most of the rest had been smeared on by Gu Liji in retaliation.

His initial target was Lu Qi's face, but Lu Qi dodged very well, giving him no chance. So Gu Liji shifted his target, and it became much easier to smear the substance on his body.

Unexpectedly, Xu Wuruo also secretly rubbed Lu Qi several times during the battle between Gu Liji and Lu Qi.

It seems that a love rival is hated by everyone, no matter who they are.

Then they played games, everyone was happy, and they drank without restraint.

With Lu Qi protecting Yun Su Ni, they didn't have a chance to get her drunk, so they turned their attention to Cheng Qi Cai, using the excuse that she was also the birthday girl, and all came to toast her.

By the end, everyone was completely out of their minds.

When Gu Rongqi arrived, the room was a mess, with a large group of drunkards lying haphazardly on the sofa. He found Gu Liji, who had called him, in the crowd.

"Liji! Wake up!" He nudged the unconscious Gu Liji.

There was no reaction at all.

He gestured to the driver who had followed behind to pick up Gu Liji and take him away.

Stepping through the crowd, Gu Rongqi saw the person who had been slumped over the table stagger to their feet—it was Cheng Qicai, who was circling around the table, seemingly confused.