226: No sign board

No sign board

Lu Yaran approached with a light-up sign singing the birthday song. The guests gathered on both sides. They clapped their hands and quickly joined in.

"Wow! What a big cake!"

Tong Tong almost started dribbling. Moreover, the cake was really beautiful. It was a light pink color with a lacy chocolate buttercream border. Sitting on top, was a cute black doll. The doll was dressed in a white dress, and its hair was tied up like a fairy.

Nei Yehai laughed and patted her on the head. "I'll buy you a better-looking one later."

"Okay!" Tong Tong nodded.

Meanwhile, Ye furrowed his brows.

"That doll is ugly! It's not pretty at all!"

"Ye! Watch what you're saying." Lin Shuang furrowed her brows unhappily and tugged on him.

Lu Yaran happened to hear this and her smile froze. But when she realized who had said it, she took a deep breath and tolerated it.

She grinned and waved at Qin Muran, "Precious, come here and blow out the candles!"

"Happy birthday~"

"Muran, happy birthday!"

"Another year older! May you grow more and more beautiful!"

Numerous gazes fell upon her. Under the moonlight, her face was fair and she had a slight smile, With so many people looking at her, she lowered her head shyly and said, "Thank you for attending my birthday party."

"Come, blow out the candles and make a wish!"

Mu Yuyin pushed Qin Muran forward.

She closed her eyes and quickly made a wish. Just as she was about to blow out the candles, Qin Yicheng spoke up and interrupted her.

"Wait! Where's Yan Yan? Also…"

He was not pleased. He looked at the doll on top of the cake which represented Qin Muran. Didn't he instruct the baker to put two dolls on top? How did it disappear in front of so many people?

The crowd fell silent.

"What Yan Yan? What are you talking about?" Lu Yaran looked at Qin Yicheng and pretended not to understand. She was certain that he wouldn't embarrass her in front of so many people.

Qin Yan had humiliated her and restricted her from seeing her son.

There was no way she would let Qin Yan live in peace! If she had the guts to come here, then she was asking to be humiliated back!

"Lu Yaran!"

Qin Yicheng gritted his teeth and took a deep breath. He looked around and finally spotted Qin Yan sitting in the distance reading a book.

He breathed a sigh of relief and waved at her.

"Yan Yan, come here. Make a wish and blow out the candles."

Everyone was shocked. Although they controlled their expressions well, their hearts were full of queries.

What was going on with the Qin Family?

Although they had heard that Mr. and Mrs. Qin were really biased and didn't love their daughter, hearing the rumors and actually witnessing it in real life was different.

Children were sensitive at detecting adult emotions.

Tong Tong hugged her father's neck and slumped unhappily against his shoulder. "Daddy, that Big Sis looks so pitiful!"

Just like her brother, she no longer liked that doll on the cake. The doll was nowhere near as pretty as the big sister who was sitting in the distance reading.

While everyone waited for Qin Yan to respond, she completely ignored them.

Lu Yaran was reaching the limit of her patience.

Although the crowd didn't understand what had happened, they did not mind joining the commotion as they began studying her.

The girl was sitting on a chair and Qin Yicheng was approaching her. As her quiet atmosphere was interrupted, she closed her book and looked up.

"What's the matter?"

Qin Yicheng's temples twitched and anger appeared in his eyes.

Great! She wouldn't even call him father.

"Today is your birthday. Go over and blow the candles with your sister."

Qin Muran noticed that everyone was looking at Qin Yan with admiration and secretly clenched her fists. She turned her head and said gently, "Sister, everyone is waiting to eat the cake. Hurry over! Stop whining."

"Yes."

Qin Yicheng nodded, "Yan Yan, there are so many people here today. Can you give me some face?"

His words made Qin Yan laugh. She tilted her head and asked, "I simply agreed to attend this party. When did I say that I would celebrate my birthday with Qin Muran?"

They didn't invite her friends, nor did they prepare any presents for her.

Moreover, amidst the thoughtful birthday decorations, which part belonged to her?

"Yan Yan!" Qin Yicheng was furious. There was a trace of ridicule in his smile, but no happiness in his eyes.

In front of all these people, he had no way of backing down.

He lowered his voice and complained, "If you're unhappy with something, why can't we talk in private? Why are you whining now?"

"I'm not whining."

Qin Yan furrowed her brows in confusion.

She pointed at the cake and the lights.

Qin Muran, who was surrounded by people, was dressed in a formal dress like a princess.

"This is Qin Muran's birthday party, not mine. Look, there is only one figure on the cake which represents her, and the lights only have her name. So, why should I go over there?" Qin Yan asked.

Displayed on the light-up signs, were the words, 'Princess Muran, Happy Birthday'.

Qin Muran's favorite lilies decorated the dessert table and the floral scent filled the air.

After they heard what Qin Yan said, the guests began to look around for a light-up sign with Qin Yan's name.

But…

There was nothing!

"She's right! There really is no sign! Do you see it anywhere?"2

"Nope! The lawn is only so big. Don't tell me they shoved it in a corner where no one could see it!"

"Sigh! I must say that the Qins aren't very sincere this time! They gave birth to both girls, but the treatment is too different!"

"This is impossible!"

Qin Yicheng shook his head as he interrupted their discussions. "I clearly watched the staff hang it up. How could it not be around?"

He spoke with certainty. In fact, to prevent Lu Yaran from destroying it, he had given the staff special instructions.

Yet, something still went wrong!

He was dizzy and about to spew blood in anger.

Lu Yaran, that idiot! Had she any idea why he invited Qin Yan?

He could dismiss the fact that Lu Yaran didn't dote on Qin Yan, but at least, he hoped she would pretend in front of everyone…

Yet, she did this openly!

Nei Yehai didn't know why but he felt a pang of heartache seeing what was happening with Qin Yan. This was the first time someone outside his family was able to incite any emotions in him.

Qin Yicheng gritted his teeth and glared furiously at Lu Yaran.

Lu Yaran was surprised, "Why are you looking at me like that? Are you suspicious of me?" she asked unhappily.

Apart from the cake, she didn't know about anything else.

Qin Yicheng narrowed his eyes, "I watched the sign being hung up with my own eyes. How could it not be here? Everyone, go search for it. I'm sure it's here somewhere!"

He waved his hand, instructing the servants to search for the sign.

If they didn't find it today, who knew how these two-faced guests would ridicule him behind his back.

As the boss of a company, how could he be so bad at managing his own family affairs? Moreover the person he was concerned the most about was Nei Yehai.

Qin Muran's eyes darted.

When she saw the servants start searching, she did not panic.

As she expected, they returned 10 minutes later, shaking their heads. They did not find it.

Qin Yicheng's expression darkened.

This was when Qin Muran said gently, "Daddy, since that's the case, why don't you remove my sign and my figure on the cake as well then. The baker must have made a mistake. Sister, don't be mad. We can be the same now!"

She stretched out her hand in a friendly manner and revealed a bright smile.

Her actions were very appealing.

Qin Yan approached and looked down condescendingly at Qin Muran.

As their eyes met, she suddenly laughed…

Qin Muran had become quite interesting.

But…

…she was still as stupid and hypocritical as ever.

"I know where the sign is!"

At that moment, a cute little voice sounded.

The suited Ye raised his arm, pressed his lips together, and looked at Qin Muran.

Qin Muran remained calm. She even asked, "Little one, did you see it?"

Her voice was soft, and her tone was gentle.

But Ye instinctively disliked her and leaned against Lin Shuang.

Lin Shuang was surprised, but she patiently asked, "Ye, do you really know where the sign is?"

"Yes, Mommy!"

Ye nodded his head and hesitated for a moment before he looked at Qin Muran, "I saw her throw it in the pool over there…"

He lifted his hand and pointed toward the direction from which he had returned when everyone was looking for him.

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