Ni Sitian felt Xu Tingchuan tighten his grip on her hand, and she cautiously probed, "Is this related to my mother-in-law?"

"It's her..."

Before Xu Tingchuan could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door, and Xu Jiayue's voice came from outside: "Brother, Sitian, let's go to the vegetable garden and pick some vegetables and fruits."

Ni Sitian looked at Xu Tingchuan, who nodded and helped her up.

"You guys go ahead, I'm not going," Xu Tingchuan said with a faint smile.

"Okay, let's talk about it when we get back." Ni Sitian lowered her head and kissed Xu Tingchuan on the forehead before walking outside.

When Ni Sitian opened the door and saw Xu Jiayue, she felt a little strange. After all, she had just learned such a big secret, and she was bound to feel a little different when facing the person involved.

“If your brother isn’t going, let’s go.” Ni Sitian gave Xu Jiayue a big smile and took her arm.

Xu Jiayue was used to Xu Tingchuan's behavior, so she went to the vegetable garden with Ni Sitian.

The two picked some seasonal fruits and vegetables, and as the sun gradually set and the sky was filled with red clouds, they walked back together.

As they entered the house chatting and laughing, Xu Jiayue saw Xu Haicheng already sitting on the sofa in the living room. She immediately went over and hugged Xu Haicheng's neck from behind, acting like a little girl: "Dad, today is Mom's birthday, shall we open that bottle of Medusa?"

"You sure know how to find an excuse. Are you trying to empty my pockets of all the good wine here?" Xu Haicheng said with a doting yet helpless smile, patting Xu Jiayue's head.

Watching from the side, Ni Sitian really couldn't tell that they weren't biological father and daughter. Thinking about Ni Qianshan and her, she could only sigh that everyone has their own destiny.

"That 1985 Medusa is now the only one left; it's a collector's item." Xu Haicheng went to great lengths to buy it from someone else, and even though it's been in his possession for over a decade, he still hasn't been willing to touch it.

"You won't even celebrate Mom's birthday? Is it more important to you than Mom?" Xu Jiayue pouted.

"Provocation won't work on me." Xu Haicheng smiled, then changed the subject: "However, I've agreed to open this wine."

Xu Jiayue gave Xu Haicheng a big kiss, "I knew Dad loved Mom the most."

At this moment, Jin Rulan returned. Upon hearing Xu Jiayue say these words to Xu Haicheng, she said indifferently, "What do you want by using my name again?"

"What do you need? Dad really loves Mom the most. He prepared a wonderful gift for you today." Xu Jiayue smiled with her eyes narrowed, then winked at Xu Haicheng.

Xu Haicheng smiled elegantly, looking at Jin Rulan with gentle eyes.

Jin Rulan turned her head away, her expression somewhat indifferent.

This was the same situation again, and Ni Sitian felt extremely embarrassed. Fortunately, Xu Jiayue acted as a lubricant, taking Jin Rulan's arm as they went upstairs to change clothes and wash their hands.

The housekeeper came to ask Xu Haicheng if it was time to eat, and Xu Haicheng nodded.

Ni Sitian noticed something wrapped in oil paper that looked like a picture frame next to the sofa. When Xu Haicheng saw her looking at it, he smiled and said, "This is a gift I prepared. I heard that you are now learning to paint with Grandpa Wu, so why don't you come and appreciate this painting later?"

“Mm.” Ni Sitian nodded.

People came down from upstairs one after another, and Ni Sitian went up to greet Xu Tingchuan and shook his hand.

Xu Tingchuan led her into the restaurant, and everyone took their seats.

Xu Jiayue took out the cake, placed it in the middle of the table, and said to Jin Rulan, "Mom, my sister-in-law and I made this together."

Jin Rulan's expression softened. She patted Xu Jiayue's hand and looked at Ni Sitian: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."