CHAPTER 1048: CHAPTER 1046 YOU DESERVE THEM TO BE GOOD TO YOU (2)

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"Youman..." Xia Wan’an stopped in front of Song Youman, called out her name, and then bent over to play with Little Muxi in her arms.

Nestled in her mother’s embrace, Little Muxi did not feel shy at all, staring with his big black eyes at whoever spoke to him, occasionally breaking into a grin.

"An’an..." Song Youman lowered her head, staring at Little Muxi in her arms for a while, then called out Xia Wan’an’s name.

Although Song Youman didn’t say anything, Xia Wan’an could tell through her tone what she wanted to say next. She reached out to pinch Little Muxi’s cheek, stood up straight, and met Song Youman’s eyes: "Youman, have you made up your mind?"

Compared to her past desolation when Han Zhijin’s whereabouts were unknown and his life or death uncertain, Song Youman was now much calmer: "Yes, I’ve made up my mind..."

"Good, I’ll go find my sister-in-law now. I’ll find you an unoccupied room upstairs for a good talk..." Xia Wan’an reached out, tidied up the hair in front of Song Youman’s chest that Little Muxi had tussled, paused for a moment, and then spoke again: "Youman, I thank you on behalf of my sister-in-law."

After sending Song Youman and Lu Yangui upstairs, Xia Wan’an stepped out.

Just as she reached the corner of the staircase, she saw Han Yixiao who had returned, Zhang Te was talking to Granny Han in Han Yixiao’s company, Xie Lin was whispering something to Han Jingnian’s side, and perhaps realizing her gaze, Han Jingnian glanced over and quietly nodded to her across the noisy room.

Xia Wan’an knew that Han Jingnian was indicating that everything was ready, just waiting for tonight’s capture of Q.

Granny Han’s birthday banquet started at 7:30 PM.

Around 7:20 PM, as everyone took their seats, Song Youman and Lu Yangui came downstairs, with Lu Yangui now holding Little Muxi. Although both tried to look normal, Xia Wan’an noticed their reddened eyes, probably from bringing up Han Zhijin, leading them to tears.

Once both were seated, the mansion’s servants began serving dishes. At 7:30 PM, the birthday star, Granny Han, although weakened by age, symbolically thanked everyone present.

About half an hour into the banquet, Aunt Zhang leaned over to Granny Han’s ear. Sitting beside Granny Han, Xia Wan’an, despite Aunt Zhang keeping her voice low, overheard her saying: "Granny, the Miss has come, should we let her in?"

Xia Wan’an distinctly felt Granny Han’s displeasure upon hearing the word "Miss," but ultimately, she nodded, "Let her in."

"Yes," Aunt Zhang withdrew.

After a while, Han Qingqing in a wheelchair, aided by Aunt Zhang, approached.

Han Qingqing’s wheelchair stopped next to Granny Han, "Mom."

Granny Han paused for a few seconds before turning to look at Han Qingqing.

"Today is your birthday, this is your birthday gift," Han Qingqing presented a wooden box.

Aunt Zhang glanced at Granny Han, who nodded, quickly took the box, and then politely asked: "Miss, would you like to stay for dinner?"