Unlike Shen Sangruo, Bai Mumu did not grow up by his side from a young age, and he owed her too much.
It's only natural that he treats Bai Mumu differently now.
There were reasons why he declined the sect's affairs.
"Today is Mu Mu's birthday, so of course I should come and be with her..."
He stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence.
If Shen Sangruo knew what he was thinking about, a sarcastic smile appeared on her lips.
At this moment, Shen Daochen's expression was grim.
Shen Sangruo's birthday is the same day as Bai Mumu's.
In his memory, apart from when Shen Sanruo was young, after she began cultivating, he had never celebrated her birthday with her again.
He even prevented her from celebrating her birthday, believing that as the future young sect leader, she would inevitably have to put in more effort than others.
Not to mention that he specially put aside his sect affairs to spend her birthday with her.
Such a stark contrast seemed to finally make him realize that her treatment of Shen Sangruo was inappropriate.
His mind was filled with Shen Sangruo's words again, and his emotions were somewhat complicated.
He looked at Shen Sangruo, whose face showed no extra emotion.
There was no disappointment, no sadness, and no resentment or bitterness.
Just as she said those words, she was simply stating a fact calmly.
Under Shen Daochen's insistence, Shen Sanruo had long since given up the habit of celebrating her birthday.
If she hadn't met these two people today, she wouldn't have remembered that it was her birthday.
Seeing this scene, she didn't feel much; all she felt was frustration at being held back.
Shen Daochen's gaze was complex.
I finally felt a pang of guilt.
In his memory, Shen Sangruo would always be saddened by his kindness towards Bai Mumu, feeling that Bai Mumu would steal his attention from her.
She must be feeling incredibly upset about what happened today.
Thinking about it carefully, he had indeed neglected Shen Sangruo somewhat in the past two years.
As if suddenly having a change of heart, Shen Daochen temporarily ignored her "outrageous" words and decided to take this opportunity to celebrate Shen Sangruo's birthday properly.
Thinking that this way I could consider it fulfilling the responsibilities of a father.
But he still habitually blamed Shen Sangruo first, "Don't overthink it. Mumu has suffered for many years outside. I'm being nicer to her to make it up to you."
"After all, you took up several years of her life. I'll make it up to her and also to prevent others from gossiping about you."
Shen Daochen's "I'm doing this for your own good" attitude was practically written all over his face.
If Shen Sangruo just wants to laugh, what does it mean to make amends for her?
He's the one who mistook his own child for hers; what does that have to do with her?
It's a shame she didn't stand up and shout when she was born, "Old Deng, you've got the wrong baby! I'm not your child!"
He always liked to use these high-sounding reasons to cover up his mistakes.
“Since we’ve run into each other today, why don’t you come with us? It’s been a long time since I celebrated your birthday,” Shen Daochen continued.
That tone made it sound as if he were rewarding Shen Sangruo.
In Shen Daochen's eyes, this was indeed the case.
In the past, when Shen Sanruo was cultivating, he would always tell her what goals she had to achieve before he would reward her with time to spend with her.
In his subconscious, his companionship had somehow become a reward for her.
However, he never had such thoughts when facing Bai Mumu, and Shen Daochen never realized this problem.
He remembered that Shen Sangri was always very happy whenever she received such a "reward".
He felt that this time would be no exception.
He even felt that his companionship was the best birthday gift, which would deeply move Shen Sangri.
Because she had never had such a birthday before.
But what he didn't know was that Shen Sangruo was no longer the same Shen Sangruo.
She doesn't even need them anymore, so why would she need everything they give her?
She coldly refused, "No need."
"Are you sulking again?" Shen Daochen's face darkened, and he spoke almost without thinking.
"I don't mind, Senior Sister Shen. Please come with us. Don't let Father's good intentions go to waste," Bai Mumu said, seizing the opportunity.
"If Mu Mu doesn't mind, why are you unwilling?" Shen Daochen was very puzzled.
He felt that the opportunity to celebrate her birthday with her was so rare that he could only think that Shen Sanruo was being silly again.
"I just don't want to spend my birthday with people I don't want to see," Shen Sangruo said bluntly.
"You dislike Mumu that much?"
However, Shen Daochen thought that the "person she didn't want to see" she was referring to was Bai Mumu, and his voice was slightly angry.
"Let me tell you, if you want to stay for your birthday, put away your temper. You and Mumu are sisters, how can you be so hostile towards her? Where did you learn this behavior?"
Shen Daochen wanted to use celebrating her birthday as a threat to correct her "bad habits".
He was certain that she would compromise on this.
Shen Sanruo just smiled and said, "Who said there's only one person she doesn't like?"
"I've made myself clear enough. I should go back and prepare for the Young Sect Master's competition. I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Shen Daochen's reaction.
Shen Daochen never expected that she would actually leave like this, giving up the opportunity to celebrate her birthday with them.
He wasn't the type to indulge Shen Sangri, so naturally he wouldn't chase after her to beg her to come to his birthday party.
However, it seemed that Shen Daochen only realized what she meant by "I've made myself clear enough" after she had walked quite a distance away.
They left so decisively and cleanly, without a trace of regret.
Does the person she doesn't want to see include him?
Realizing what he was thinking, Shen Daochen frowned, thinking that he was getting senile.
I shook my head. Oh well, maybe it's just that the kid is going through a rebellious phase.
What child would hate their father? They've had a father-daughter relationship for so many years. No matter how much Shen Sangruo makes a fuss, they are still an inseparable family.
Their relationship was much deeper than her relationship with Zhenlinfeng. She was willing to leave Zhenlinfeng, but she would never sever ties with him.
He watched Shen Sangruo's departing figure and said to Bai Mumu, "Don't follow her example. She went astray while gaining experience outside."
"She even said she would prepare well for the Young Sect Master competition. How can someone who can't even deal with her personal biases honestly be completely impartial when facing the entire sect?"
When he mentioned the words "favoritism and bias," Shen Daochen paused slightly.
Shen Sangruo's words undoubtedly touched him and left a mark on his heart.
"I want to see how she performs in the competition for the young sect leader."
"Don't worry, Father, I will try my best not to disappoint you," Bai Mumu said firmly.
Shen Daochen's thoughts returned, and he said to Bai Mumu with affection, "Daddy's Mumu is still the most sensible."
"Let's go, Daddy will continue to celebrate your birthday with you."
Bai Mumu smiled and agreed.
She was already used to Shen Sangruo's changes.
As long as it doesn't affect her strategy, she can save her for last.
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