When they started to cut the cake, Lu Jue stood next to Ningzhi and leaned close to her.

The heat on his body hadn't completely subsided yet, and he greedily took in the coolness from Ningzhi's body. His hand hanging by his side wanted to hold Ningzhi's hand.

Ningzhi's attention was focused on Mother Lu cutting the cake, so she didn't notice Lu Jue's longing beside her.

He lowered his eyes and his gaze fell on Ningzhi's hand. Her fair and slender fingers gently rested on the gown, making them look even fairer.

Lu Jue didn't know what looked good, but he liked this kind of hand.

He tried to reach out his hand and put it on the back of Ningzhi's hand, a little carefully.

Feeling the touch on her hand, Ningzhi turned around and saw Lu Jue looking down. His eyelashes were trembling, and under the light, the tips of his ears were a little red.

Ningzhi held his hand back and smiled as she moved closer to his ear and asked, "Do you want to eat the cake?"

Lu Jue pursed his lips slightly and nodded gently. There was an obedient look on his face.

On the other side, Lin Tien-tien kept her head down and seemed very quiet. Beside her, Lu Changshen's expression was a little complicated. Now that all the guests' gazes were on Lu Jue and Ningzhi, no one noticed Lu Changshen's abnormality.

The happiest person present was Mother Lu. Even though she had just fallen ill and looked tired, seeing her youngest son appear at her birthday party to celebrate for her, even if he didn't say any congratulatory words, even if he just lowered his head and stood at the side, this was a huge improvement.

Since Lu Jue was young, Mother Lu had arranged for him to go to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, and university like other children. Now that he was married, she had always hoped that her son would live like a normal person.

Mother Lu made the same birthday wish every year: that her Xiaojue would be safe and happy.

The moment Mother Lu blew out the candle, Ningzhi saw the light in the corner of her eyes under the dim yellow light.

Ningzhi held Lu Jue's hand tightly. She could roughly guess Mother Lu's wish.

After cutting the cake, Lin Tien-tien suddenly said that she was not feeling well and wanted to go back first.

Lu Changshen didn't say much. He just told her to rest well.

"Wait a minute." Ningzhi stopped Lin Tien-tien from leaving.

She smiled and looked at Lin Tien-tien meaningfully. "Doctor Jin hasn't left yet. If you're not feeling well, I can ask him to take a look at you."

Lin Tien-tien forced a smile. "It's okay. I'm just a little tired. I want to go back and rest."

"That's good."

Ningzhi nodded. "If you're sleepy, you can rest in the lounge for a while. After the banquet, we have something important to discuss."

Lin Tien-tien was shocked. The smile on her face became even more forced. "What's the matter?"

"It's very important."

Ningzhi was a little naughty. She deliberately wanted to make Lin Tien-tien guess and make her feel uneasy. "If you leave the banquet, you might not even have a chance to explain yourself."

With that, Ningzhi smiled and turned to walk back to Mother Lu's side.

Lu Changshen saw that her expression was ugly. He was concerned about her. "What's wrong?

Are you two having a fight? "

"No."

Lin Tien-tien held Lu Changshen's hand tightly. "My appearance will be restored. I will also repair my figure. Don't be angry with me."

She could clearly feel that Lu Changshen minded the sudden change in her appearance.

Lu Changshen sighed and patted her head. His tone was still gentle. "Don't think too much."

Lin Tien-tien looked at Lu Changshen attentively. "If someone bullies me, will you stand on my side and help me?"

If it was before she lost her halo, Lin Tien-tien's eyes would become big and beautiful under the effect of the halo. As long as she looked at Lu Changshen, no matter what she asked, Lu Changshen would helplessly agree to it dotingly and helplessly.

But now, her eyes had returned to their original shape. She looked more like Papa Lin. Her eyes were a little small and lifeless.

Even when she looked at Lu Changshen with deep admiration, he didn't feel touched.

Lu Changshen smiled. "No one will dare to bully you. I will protect you."

He liked her because she was kind, not just because of her appearance.