The guests present hurried over to the cake!

Mu Beiting walked to Ye Anxin’s side and held her hand with his broad hand.

The other three, Huo Junmo, Gu Xingchen, and Xiang Qingshi, also went to their respective wives, holding their hands, their long arms shielding them to prevent them from being squeezed by the surrounding crowd!

Ling Yueyue glanced over to Huo Junmo’s side and, not seeing her beloved daughter’s figure, puzzledly asked, "Where’s Tiantian?"

Huo Junmo replied, "Tiantian said she was bored and went outside to play with other kids!"

Ling Yueyue worriedly asked, "There are a lot of people here, will it be dangerous for her to go out alone?"

Huo Junmo gently comforted her, "It’s fine! Qinghan sent a servant to accompany her! When she’s done playing and tired, she’ll naturally come back!"

"Oh!" Hearing Huo Junmo’s words, Ling Yueyue finally felt reassured.

After everyone gathered, the Yan Family’s old man made a wish amid the flattery of the crowd, and after blowing out the candles, the servants cut the cake into small pieces, giving each person a piece!

After eating the cake and drinking wine, everyone reverted to how it was before the Yan Family’s old man appeared. People gathered to chat! The men talked about business and careers, while the women chatted about household matters and entertainment gossip!

The only difference was that everyone was now gathered around the Yan Family’s old man, trying various ways to get his attention, hoping to build a relationship with the Yan Family for future business support.

Today’s banquet was nicely called an 80th birthday celebration, but bluntly put, it was just an opportunity for those who usually don’t have the chance to get closer to more prominent figures! The 80th birthday was just a legitimate excuse!

After the Yan Family’s old man was surrounded, Yan Qinghan took Guan Nuannuan and Yan Chuxia, and withdrew!

The other four young masters also took their wives out!

Yan Chuxia, who had been held in Yan Qinghan’s arms all along, suddenly struggled a bit and pouted, "Daddy, I’m so bored, I want to find Sister Tiantian to play!"

Guan Nuannuan immediately stopped her, "Chuxia, no horsing around! Today is not the time for that!"

Seeing her mother didn’t agree, Yan Chuxia blinked her pitiful eyes at Yan Qinghan, "Daddy...!"

Yan Qinghan chuckled, put Yan Chuxia on the ground, "It’s okay, go play! Anyway, there’s nothing for you here!"

Guan Nuannuan frowned at Yan Qinghan’s indulgence and discontentedly said, "It’s not long before it’s time to pay respects for the birthday! As a granddaughter, how can she be absent!"

"When it’s time for the birthday respects, I’ll have someone find her and bring her back! It’s fine!" He said, gently patting Yan Chuxia’s little head with a smile, "Chuxia, after you find Sister Tiantian, don’t run around, got it? I’ll have a servant follow you, and if there’s anything, have them come to me!"

"I know!" Yan Chuxia nodded obediently! As long as she could go out and play now, escape from a place she didn’t like, she’d agree to any of her parent’s requests!

Yan Qinghan nodded satisfactorily, gestured for a servant, and instructed sternly, "You accompany Miss Sun to find Miss Huo! Remember, wherever Miss Sun goes, you must stick to her like glue, and don’t allow anyone to harm her! If anything happens to her, I’ll have your hide!"

The servant was startled but quickly nodded in agreement, "I understand!"

"Then go!" Hearing this, Yan Qinghan finally smiled with satisfaction, waving for them to leave.

Gu Xingchen glanced at the young women around the Yan Family’s old man and teased, "Qinghan, your old man, even at this age, hasn’t changed at all! He always has pretty young girls by his side!"

Yan Qinghan shrugged and half-jokingly, half-seriously said, "It’s been my old man’s lifelong hobby; even if he ends up in the grave, he won’t change this habit!"

Gu Xingchen raised his eyebrows, mischievously said, "Are you cursing your old man to die?"

Yan Qinghan grinned, unconcernedly said, "Need I curse? At his age, it’s only a matter of time!"

As his words fell, everyone present couldn’t help but stifle laughter!

Gu Xingchen laughed, "Bad boy, if your old man hears you say that, he might just be angered to death by you on the spot!"

Yan Qinghan grinned, spread his hands, jokingly said, "Don’t worry! He’s been angered by me for so many years, by now he’s developed immunity! So, no matter what I say or do, he won’t be angered to death!"

"Oh... you..." Seeing that he didn’t take Yan Family’s old man seriously, everyone couldn’t help but shake their heads.

Just as everyone was having a great time chatting, a woman in her fifties walked over! Her hair was black, simply tied back, her face without makeup, and her clothing was not as grand and elegant as other wealthy ladies! In such a grand setting, she stood out with a simple and elegant demeanor!

The woman walked to Yan Qinghan’s side and smiled, "Qinghan, what are you chatting about with everyone? Having so much fun?"

Seeing the woman, a hint of surprise flashed in Yan Qinghan’s eyes, "Mom, why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be by the old man’s side at this time?"

Hearing this address, Ye Anxin, Ling Yueyue, and Xia Yunmo Lin Shengxia all curiously looked over at this lady!

Upon closer examination, it became apparent that although the mother called by Yan Qinghan was already in her fifties, her exquisite features suggested she must have been a striking beauty in her youth! However, her face showed more wear than her age would suggest! Her eyes were not as lively as those of other wealthy ladies but appeared dim and lackluster!

From her appearance alone, it was clear that Yan Qinghan’s mother did not lead a happy life in the Yan Family!

Yan Qinghan’s mother lowered her eyes, saying sadly, "There are already many people by your father’s side, one more or less makes no difference! He doesn’t care if I’m there or not anyway!"

Her words undoubtedly confirmed Ye Anxin and the others’ first impression!

This woman lived a far more bitter and pitiful life than they perceived!

Yan Qinghan glanced at the women surrounding the Yan Family’s old man, pursed his lips, and helplessly said, "Forget it, he’s never going to change that fault, so many decades have passed, don’t let it upset you anymore!"

Yan’s mother nodded, "I’ve already gotten used to it! But you, without me by your side, you must take good care of yourself! Especially, be good to Nuannuan, don’t let her down, don’t let her be sad! Otherwise, I won’t forgive you!"

Yan Qinghan wrapped his arm around Guan Nuannuan’s shoulder and confidently said, "Mom, don’t worry! I’m not like that old man, I’m not that unfaithful! In this life, I’m only marrying Nuannuan, and I’ll only be good to her!"