The old man has a kind of awe-inspiring temperament.

This person must be Mr. Gu from the Gu family, and today’s birthday boy is Gu Songnian.

Anxing was also led out by Gu Huaiye and squatted obediently beside him.

The puppy's wet eyes stared in the direction of Xia Zhining.

Gu Huaiye followed Anxing's gaze and looked at him.

Everyone else's eyes were on the main table.

Xia Zhining stared at the lobster sashimi on the plate with shining eyes.

She eats quickly but very elegantly.

This was all forced upon her by the high-pressure environment of the Xia family in the past. Her schedule was filled with various learning contents, and her meal time could only be controlled within ten minutes.

Gu Huaiye rubbed Anxing's pointed ears and said, "I don't know what's so special about her that you like her so much."

Just then, Xia Cheng pushed Xia Qingqing's wheelchair back to the banquet hall.

Xia Qingqing had changed into a light purple dress and was dressed neatly.

She greeted Old Man Gu with a sweet look on her face: "Grandpa Gu, do you like the birthday present I gave you today?"

Old Master Gu obviously liked Xia Qingqing very much, and a kind smile appeared on his face.

"like!"

Old Master Gu nodded: "I didn't expect that young people nowadays would still be interested in such an unpopular Chinese culture."

Xia Qingqing smiled gently and generously: "Learning these things can calm my heart."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Gu's expression of admiration deepened.

Xia Qingqing then looked at Gu Huaiye: "Mr. Gu, I heard that you rejected Xia Zhining's offer to be Dark Star's doctor."

"Would you consider me?"

Gu Huaiye was staring at Xia Zhining, surprised at how fast she ate.

At this time, his gaze turned to Xia Qingqing, and his eyes suddenly became cold.

Xia Qingqing instantly felt like she was being scrutinized, and she tried her best to maintain her expression.

"I did use a synthetic endorphin analogue before."

"This is just a step in my treatment of the dog, to get it close to me first."

Xia Qingqing said firmly, "I can guarantee that what I use is harmless to dogs."

When Mr. Gu heard this, he immediately came to his aid and said, "The little girl is brave enough to fight for it. She is a real hero!"

"Huaiye, since you haven't found a suitable veterinarian, why don't you give Qingqing a chance?"

However, Gu Huaiye did not give Mr. Gu any face at all.

He glanced at Xia Qingqing lightly.

"Sorry, you're out."

Xia Qingqing's face turned pale.

Upon seeing this, Xia Cheng took out a small box from his arms and opened it. Inside was an extremely beautiful ring with a phoenix pattern.

"Mr. Gu, is the marriage agreed upon between our two families still valid?"

Old Master Gu looked at the phoenix-patterned ring, a flash of reminiscence in his eyes.

Back then, the Gu family was betrayed by their partner and was severely damaged. The Xia family took the initiative to extend an olive branch to help, and the two families concluded a marriage, arranging a marriage between the eldest son of the Gu family and the only daughter of the Xia family.

Now the Gu family's development speed has far surpassed that of the Xia family.

The circumstances involved are quite complicated.

Old Master Gu glanced at Gu Huaiye with guilt in his eyes, then nodded to Xia Cheng: "It counts, of course it counts."

Xia Cheng smiled and said, "Xia Zhining, who was engaged to Mr. Gu, is not related to me by blood."

"Now that everything is clear, shouldn't we..."

Xia Cheng rubbed his hands when he said this.

Gu Huaiye's face turned cold when he heard this: "I really should break off my engagement with Xia Zhining."