Clinging to Devoted Fiancé, Heiress Slays the World!-Chapter 787: Unexpectedly Locked in the Room!

There was a clear warning hidden in that glance.

William moved his lips, but swallowed all the words back down.

He had unfinished business to attend to in Rongcheng; offending Gu Moqian was not a wise choice.

"It seems like my presence here is quite unnecessary, so I’ll leave you two alone." William curved his lips into a faint smile, placed the ornate box he was about to offer back into his suit pocket, then turned and walked away.

It wasn’t until William disappeared into the crowd that Gu Moqian withdrew his gaze and looked down at the petite woman in his arms. His eyes softened, brimming with affection: "Dad and Grandma should be arriving soon. Let’s go meet them."

"Really?" Ji Wei straightened up in surprise, her eyes lighting up at once.

She hadn’t expected Gu Moqian to invite Ji Yunli and Old Madam Ji.

"Mm." Gu Moqian nodded indulgently. "It’s your birthday tonight, and they’re the people closest to you. Of course, they should be here."

Ji Wei couldn’t conceal her delight. Her bright eyes lingered on him for a long moment before she suddenly blurted, "Thank you, my husband!"

With a smile, Gu Moqian extended his arm toward her. Ji Wei immediately hooked hers through his, the smile on her face never fading.

William glanced back toward the crowd once more, noticing Ji Wei, bubbling with excitement, holding onto Gu Moqian as they walked toward the hall’s entrance. His expression became difficult to read.

His sharp eyebrows rose slightly, his lips curling into a barely perceptible smirk. William casually grabbed a wine glass from a passing waiter’s tray and sipped from it.

Ji Wei personally assisted Old Madam Ji at the front of the group as they approached the birthday cake.

The hall gradually quieted down. As the tune of the birthday song began to play, everyone instinctively joined in. The large space dimmed, and the candles on the cake were lit one by one.

Twenty-two candles formed several circles, their flickering flames illuminating Ji Wei’s joyous smile.

Her hand clasped tightly onto Gu Moqian’s, their fingers intertwined. Her other hand held onto Old Madam Ji’s arm, with Ji Yunli standing beside them.

The feeling of having family by her side on her birthday—it was wonderful!

After blowing out the candles, Ji Wei closed her eyes to make a wish.

In her heart, she sincerely hoped that those she loved and those who loved her would all be safe and happy.

The warm glow of the candles lit up her delicate face, making it even more stunning. As she closed her eyes, her long lashes fluttered slightly, her expression one of earnest prayer.

Quiet yet beautiful, she resembled an angel unsullied by the world.

Gu Moqian gazed at her silently, unwilling to move his eyes away for even a moment. The affection in his expression was almost overflowing.

Once her wish was made, Ji Wei pulled her grandmother alongside her to cut the birthday cake.

The sweet cake was carefully distributed to the guests present. Balloons floated in the air, and streamers danced about, creating a lively and festive scene in the hall.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you..."

Even the upstairs rooms could faintly hear the birthday song echoing from the hall.

Ji Shanshan, having just finished changing into her gown, stepped out of her bedroom, frowning as she caught the congratulations from downstairs.

What’s going on? They started without her? She’d better hurry down—she couldn’t afford to let the plan be delayed!

But after taking just two steps, Ji Shanshan realized that the staff members who had been surrounding her and attending to her needs earlier had all disappeared.

Stomping her foot in anger, she quickened her pace in her high heels toward the door. Reaching out, she grabbed the doorknob and twisted—

The door wouldn’t budge an inch!

Ji Shanshan yanked at the handle forcefully, but it wouldn’t budge. She was locked in the room!

"Open the door! Open it this instant! How dare you lock me in here! Do you know who I am? Who gave you the guts?!" Ji Shanshan banged on the door and shouted angrily at the top of her lungs.