Before heading out today, Ruan Jie was sternly instructed by the Ruanlin Family matriarch, only then allowed to leave the house. Shu Jiao, feeling somewhat uneasy, reminded Xiu Xi after getting into the car: "Xiaoxi, auntie might be a bit preoccupied today. Could you help auntie keep an eye on Jiaojiao, alright?"
Xiu Xi naturally agreed.
This was Ruan Jiaojiao's first time attending such a banquet. To say she wasn't nervous would be untrue, but with Shu Jiao by her side and Xiu Xi holding her hand the entire time, she managed to keep herself steady.
The Xin Family and Jiang Family lived in the same compound. The Jiang Family inhabited a traditional courtyard-style residence, while the Xin Family resided in a small villa with front and back gardens. Thus, this birthday celebration wasn't held at an external hotel but directly at their home, with invitations extended to Beidu's upper social circle.
