But as his daughter grows old, her loneliness will increase, just like he is now.

Such a large mansion and inexhaustible wealth could not conceal the loneliness in his heart.

All he wants now is for his children to be by his side, to enjoy a meal together, and to have a happy time.

As for any birthday banquet, he, as an outsider, had no interest in it!

“It’s already like this, Father, you don’t need to say these things.” Xiao Nian knew that there was regret in talking about the past, but there was no way to change it.

Old Master Xiao sighed and shook his head.

He glanced at the untouched pastries on the stone table and said with a smile, "Nian'er, your elder brother sent some pastries from Xinglong Restaurant. They taste very good. Take them back and try them."

Xiao Nian's face stiffened. Not wanting Old Master Xiao to see it, she quickly covered it up. "I heard that Xinglong Restaurant is going to prepare a birthday banquet for you? And it's that female owner who's coming. If others see this, I'm afraid it will make the Xiao family lose face."

"This is your older brother's decision. I believe he can handle it and won't let me lose face."

Grandpa Xiao disliked businessmen, but he didn't dislike Wan Qiqi, perhaps because the children she raised were well-behaved and sensible, achieving what he hadn't.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Nian's expression darkened, and she lowered her head. "Father, I've been out for a while now, I'll head back first!"

Old Master Xiao wanted to say something more, but seeing Xiao Nian's expression was not right, he didn't say anything more. He just told the housekeeper to pack up the pastries and give them to Xiao Nian to take back and eat.

Xiao Nian didn't want to accept it, but didn't want to go against her father's wishes, so she could only let Shuang'er accept it.

As soon as she reached the courtyard gate, she glanced at the dog and said coldly, "Shuang'er, give it some snacks. How can such things be worthy of being served on the Xiao family's table!"

Shuang'er hesitated for a moment, but still did as Xiao Nian asked.

Seeing the dog enjoying its food, Xiao Nian was instantly enraged again.

How could Wan Qiqi, a vulgar woman, be worthy of attending the Xiao family's birthday banquet?

So many people are speaking up for her; they must have put some kind of drug in her snacks.

After thinking it over, Xiao Nian decided to meet Wan Qiqi in person. "Shuang'er, prepare the carriage, let's go to Xinglong Restaurant!"