Just then, Rong’s Grandma came in. She had already changed into a formal dress, looking very elegant and much calmer than in the morning. Seeing Cheng Leyan’s face full of smiles, she asked, “What’s up, Xiao Cheng? Why are you so happy?”

Cheng Leyan replied, “Grandma, I just met an Old Deng!”

Rong’s Grandma: “…Is it Wangzhi’s dad? Then Little Deng, what did he do again?”

Cheng Leyan: “Huh? Little Deng?”

Rong’s Grandma: “He’s younger than me and very Deng, so I call him Little Deng.”

Cheng Leyan: “No, no, no, Grandma, he’s not Little Deng. We have to believe that everything in the world has its own place. For example, Old Deng is actually a misplaced treasure. He’s my treasure, my God of Wealth!”

Rong’s Grandma: “Oh no, Xiao Cheng has been driven crazy by that Little Deng.”

Cheng Leyan: “I’m really not, I’m genuinely happy! Oh, by the way, Grandma, happy birthday! You look so young today, not like 80, more like my sister. Sister Grandma, when there are more people later, I’ll perform a little show for you to celebrate your birthday. Come on, come on, music!”

Zhuozhuo was super cooperative and immediately played music on the tablet.

Cheng Leyan started singing and dancing to his famous song in this world, “Say Goodbye to All Troubles.”

Golden watermelon, hey! That’s a golden watermelon!

Thinking about it made him laugh out loud.

He was definitely saying goodbye to all his troubles now.

Rong’s Grandma was full of question marks, but her life attitude was “enjoy first, ask less,” so she happily watched the performance and even applauded Cheng Leyan.

The three generations of the family were having a great time, holding a small birthday party.

If there were noodles here, Cheng Leyan would definitely perform a flying noodle show for Grandma.

He hadn’t made noodles in a long time and wondered if his skills were still there.

Later, when the time was about right, Cheng Leyan accompanied Mama Rong for a walk to check on the preparations for each part. Soon, the birthday banquet started on time.

This was the 80th birthday of the Rong Family’s old lady, and those who could attend were the elites of the top wealthy families. The entire Rong Family was decorated with lights and colors today, and the banquet was held in a hall built specifically for events in the old residence’s manor, elegantly and luxuriously decorated, stunningly beautiful.

Rong’s Grandma hadn’t appeared yet, and the second branch of the Rong Family was at the door greeting guests. Rong Zhixian and Li Lili, who were fighting in the morning, now had one with a swollen face, foundation as thick as wall paint, and contouring unrecognizable by their mother; the other was pot-bellied, barely fitting into a suit, with scratches on the face and neck, claiming it was from a cat.

Adding to this was the mischievous child Rong Zihan, running around like a slippery eel, occasionally screaming, perfectly lowering the banquet’s class.

But once inside the banquet hall, the lowered class was elevated again.

Rong Papa and Mama Rong stood in the center of the hall, greeting guests. Cheng Leyan, holding Zhuozhuo’s hand, stood beside Mama Rong.

Cheng Leyan wore a silver-white suit with a ruby brooch, truly dazzling and noble; Zhuozhuo wore a mini version of a white suit, making the little one look exceptionally cute.

The four of them standing together really looked like a family.

Mama Rong didn’t shy away from Cheng Leyan’s identity. When asked, she openly said this was Wangzhi’s lover and child.

After Rong Wangzhi’s car accident left him in a vegetative state, Mama Rong, eager to save her son, arranged a marriage to bring good fortune. This wasn’t a secret in the wealthy circles; everyone knew.

But no one expected Mama Rong to bring the “fortune-bringing” daughter-in-law to such an important occasion!

Even more unexpected was that Rong Wangzhi had a child!

What was going on!?

And this “Cheng Little Young Master” looked like this? Was he really found by matching birthdates? Finding someone with this appearance was as likely as winning the lottery, right?

Everyone had many questions, but few were actually asked. Most people praised how well Cheng Leyan and Rong Wangzhi matched and complimented the little one for being smart and cute.

Many also said it was their first time meeting the little young master today and promised to send gifts later.

Zhuozhuo, attending such an event for the first time, was a bit nervous and could only hold Cheng Leyan’s hand tightly. Cheng Leyan held back firmly.

He, however, acted naturally, showing no signs of fear, with a polite and confident smile, managing his expressions perfectly, and chatting very appropriately.

Mama Rong even gave him a mental thumbs-up, finding this daughter-in-law more and more pleasing to the eye.

Later, Rong’s Grandma made her entrance, guests took their seats, and the banquet officially began.

Cheng Leyan and Zhuozhuo sat at the main table, right next to Mama Rong.

The banquet had a professional host and small celebrities performing, creating a lively atmosphere.

In the middle, there was a segment where the second young master of the Rong Family, Rong Lizhi, who was overseas and couldn’t return for Grandma’s birthday, recorded a VCR to send his blessings.

In the video, Cheng Leyan saw this cousin of Rong Wangzhi, whom he currently suspected of orchestrating the drugging incident.

Rong Lizhi wore a simple white shirt, looking fresh and neat, with a gentle and elegant demeanor, polite and courteous, his voice warm and magnetic, always with a faint smile on his lips.

He was quite good-looking, and true to his name, very polite, paired with his family background, definitely a high, rich, and handsome guy.

But just…

Comparing people can be infuriating!

He was the “pretty handsome” type, while Rong Wangzhi’s face was at a level where he could debut as a star based on looks alone. This cousin paled in comparison, and standing together, he would be completely overshadowed.

However, with Rong Wangzhi now in a vegetative state and the cousin healthy and vibrant, it just showed how unpredictable life could be.

Cheng Leyan sighed inwardly but didn’t let it stop him from eating.

Today’s meal was prepared by a top chef, and the taste was truly exquisite. He ate heartily while also serving Zhuozhuo various dishes, the father and son not missing a beat in their eating.

After the video ended, Rong’s Grandma led the applause. The Second Uncle was also very pleased, going on stage with a microphone, saying that although his son was overseas, he always remembered Grandma’s birthday gift, presenting an antique vase as a gift.

A ceremonial lady presented the vase on-site, clearly very valuable. The applause grew louder, and Cheng Leyan nodded repeatedly, nodding while eating.

Unexpectedly, the Second Uncle then cued him.

The Second Uncle, hypocritically dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief, said, “Seeing Lizhi reminds me of Wangzhi. Before the accident, Wangzhi was also very filial!”

Mama Rong rolled her eyes dramatically, muttering softly, “When Wangzhi was fine, you didn’t even dare to call him by name.”

Cheng Leyan curiously asked, “Oh, what did you call him? Big Nephew?”

Mama Rong: “Big Nephew? He wouldn’t dare call him that. He always called him ‘President Rong.'”

Cheng Leyan couldn’t help but laugh.

Then he heard Rong Zhixian continue, “Although Wangzhi can’t attend today, his lover is here, representing Wangzhi’s filial piety. I wonder what gift the niece-in-law has prepared?”

All eyes instantly turned to him.

Mama Rong’s face changed, about to stand up, but Cheng Leyan quickly held her down.

He first put down the soup spoon, pressed his lips with a white napkin, his actions elegant, table manners perfect. Then he stood up, instructed the butler standing by, and walked onto the stage.

He took the microphone from the Second Uncle, faced the crowd with a slight smile, and said, “Thank you, Second Uncle. You’re right, Wangzhi always respected and loved Grandma, and I hope to convey Wangzhi’s filial piety to Grandma, so I prepared a special gift. I originally planned to give it to Grandma personally after the banquet, but since Second Uncle is so eager to see it, I’ll present it now.”

His demeanor was calm, his speech graceful and confident, showing no stage fright.

The Second Uncle’s face turned a bit ugly, forcing a smile. He had assumed this was someone from a small family, certain he hadn’t seen much of the world, intending to embarrass him publicly, but didn’t expect…

He might have just handed someone else a wedding dress.

But what kind of gift could someone like him possibly have? Thinking this, the Second Uncle straightened his back again.

Over there, the butler walked onto the stage with a tray. One side of the tray was covered with a cloth, the other had a greeting card.

Cheng Leyan picked up the card and said, “Grandma, I found this card in the storage room. It was written by Wangzhi when he was very young, right? The handwriting is a bit childish. He wrote: I hope Grandma has delicious food every day. Grandma likes to eat cherries, grapes, and ground cherries. I hope Grandma eats happily!

“However, he misspelled the word ‘cherry’ in the middle, so Wangzhi discarded this card, leaving it in the storage room, where I found it. I’m sure Wangzhi once gave Grandma a card without any spelling mistakes.”

Below the stage, Rong’s Grandma’s eyes turned red.

She remembered this card. At that time, Rong Wangzhi was only in first grade. She received a card without spelling mistakes and a drawing from Wangzhi.

The child used crayons and tender strokes to draw a plate full of her favorite fruits.

This wish, simple and sincere, still touched her deeply after so many years.

The entire room fell silent, all eyes focused on Cheng Leyan.

Cheng Leyan calmly finished reading the card and continued, “Grandma, besides this card, I also found the gift Wangzhi prepared for you last year. Last year, he couldn’t give it to you personally on your birthday, so I’ll present it today. It’s been twenty years since this card, and over a year since this gift. But I believe Wangzhi’s blessings for you haven’t changed. He hopes you eat well, drink well, and are happy every day.”

With that, he lifted the velvet cloth on the tray.

Underneath was a crystal-clear Hetian jade bowl filled with jade stones carved into cherries, grapes, and ground cherries, a full bowl, pure and bright, the green vibrant, the red fiery, the yellow radiant.

This gift was displayed on the big screen through the camera, causing a low murmur of amazement throughout the room.

Below the bowl was another card, written in an adult’s handwriting.

The handwriting was excellent, elegant and unrestrained, with the same content as the childhood card, signed “Wangzhi,” dated just before Rong Wangzhi’s car accident.

The two cards placed together, the child’s naive and simple handwriting had become steady and composed, reflecting the passage of time, the changes of the world, but the respect for elders had not been worn away by time, still shining brightly.

Rong’s Grandma looked at it, unable to hold back her tears.

Last year, when the family had a series of incidents, she naturally wasn’t in the mood for a birthday celebration. She didn’t know that her grandson had already prepared a gift and written a card before the accident.

This belated blessing was finally received by her today.

Rong’s Grandma finally stood up, walked onto the stage, and personally took the two cards and the dazzling bowl from Cheng Leyan.

“Thank you, child, for your thoughtfulness,” she said.

Below the stage, there was a long-lasting applause.

Cheng Leyan helped Rong’s Grandma off the stage.

After sitting down, Mama Rong wiped Rong’s Grandma’s tears, her own eyes red, jokingly complaining, “Xiao Cheng, don’t use Wangzhi’s knife to kill people. Look, you’ve made Grandma cry.”

Cheng Leyan smiled, “Grandma is happy. Grandma, don’t cry. When Wangzhi wakes up, let him personally give you another bowl.”

He added, “Actually, I planned to give it to Grandma after the banquet, but I didn’t expect to be cued by Second Uncle. Second Uncle, your filial piety to Grandma is also touching.”

The Second Uncle’s face, already ashen, turned even darker.

He had organized this banquet, intending to pave the way for his son Rong Lizhi, but that kid refused to come back from abroad, as if he had a screw loose.

Fine, a VCR would do, better than a vegetative state.

He had planned everything well, but who knew that all his efforts would benefit this Cheng Leyan who appeared out of nowhere!

Damn it, why does this Cheng Leyan have to oppose him, why ruin his plans!!

And in the morning, if it weren’t for him, how would he have been scratched by a cat—no, how would he have been scratched by that crazy Li Lili on the face!

He could barely control his expression, looking a bit twisted, accidentally pulling the wound on his neck, wincing in pain, baring his teeth.

Cheng Leyan pretended not to see his reaction, then said to Rong’s Grandma, “Actually, it was Zhuozhuo who found Wangzhi’s old card, and it was Zhuozhuo who told me that Wangzhi had already prepared a gift for Grandma last year.”

Mama Rong said, “I never sorted through Wangzhi’s things, didn’t know he had prepared this.”

Rong’s Grandma also said, “The jade bowl is one thing, but finding all these jade beads must have taken some time. That child, usually quiet, but his heart is full of us…”

Both were touched and saddened.

Cheng Leyan said, “Grandma, Mom, Wangzhi will definitely wake up, it’s just a matter of time.”

Rong Zhixian said sarcastically, “Ha, you wouldn’t say your fortune-bringing really works, would you?”

Cheng Leyan: “Second Uncle, why are you being sarcastic? Don’t you want Wangzhi to wake up?”

Sincerity is the ultimate weapon.

Rong Zhixian and Li Lili were embarrassed by the direct question. The couple inexplicably united in this moment.

Li Lili was the first to say, “Xiao Cheng, what kind of attitude is this? Even Wangzhi wouldn’t talk to us like this back then, right? Do you have any respect for us elders? I don’t mind, I won’t hold it against you, but what do we elders mean to you?”

Cheng Leyan: “At least you know your place.”

There were some distant relatives at the table, and one of them laughed out loud, while others had amused expressions. Li Lili was furious, slamming the table, “You—”

Cheng Leyan interrupted her spell, “Second Aunt, your ruby necklace today is nice, very pretty.”

Li Lili was stunned, rolling her eyes, “Playing this game? Really from a small family, tsk.”

Cheng Leyan calmly looked at her and said, “I’ve heard that Grandma gave you the family heirloom yellow diamond necklace, why didn’t you wear it today?”

Rong’s Grandma also said, “Yes, Second Daughter-in-law, haven’t seen you wear it in a long time.”

Second Aunt was stunned again, her face turning pale after a few seconds.

Impossible, impossible, how could he know about this? It must be a coincidence…

She kept telling herself, but her momentum had already dropped. She said, “It doesn’t match today’s outfit,” then lowered her head to eat, pretending nothing happened.

Rong Zhixian frowned, thinking what’s wrong with this woman, a useless piece of trash, can’t rely on her, have to rely on myself!

Then he looked at Mama Rong and said, “Sister-in-law, I said before that matching birthdates wasn’t right, what kind of upbringing is this, how can he be worthy of Wangzhi. You should educate him more, look how well we’ve educated Zihan.”

But as soon as he finished speaking, Zihan was next to him shouting, “I’m Ultraman, I’m going to kill you,” and then “bang bang bang” shooting at him, adding, “Grandpa, you’re dead, hahaha!”

Then said, “No, Grandpa, you won’t die, because Grandma always says you’re ‘old and won’t die.’ Grandpa, you’re alive again! Biubiubiu~”

Rong Zhixian: …

Li Lili: …

Everyone: …

Zihan was only four years old, couldn’t sit still, and had reached his limit. He climbed off the chair and ran elsewhere. The butler, quick-witted, soon caught him and took him to play somewhere else.

Rong’s Grandma couldn’t help but hold her forehead.

Rong Zhixian was determined, with a strong sense of conviction, stubbornly continuing, “Sister-in-law, you should also guide his table manners. After all, his current identity is Wangzhi’s lover, and although this marriage won’t count once Wangzhi wakes up, he represents the Rong Family’s face now, with no respect or manners for elders, what kind of upbringing is this.”

Mama Rong didn’t argue, her expression unchanged. She realized that Cheng Leyan wasn’t the kind of delicate flower needing her protection, Cheng Leyan could stand on his own.

That’s good, just right for Wangzhi.

Sure enough, the next second Cheng Leyan took over, “Second Uncle, talking nonsense is a sign of dementia, you should be careful.”

Rong Zhixian angrily said, “You—”

Cheng Leyan directly interrupted, “But I have to admit, Second Uncle knows how to educate and guide, look at Zihan, taught so well by Second Uncle, all thanks to Second Uncle’s excellent teaching. Speaking of which, Second Uncle, you and Zihan really look alike, those eyebrows and eyes, look exactly the same. Truly like father, like son, oh no, truly like grandfather, like grandson. Zihan must have inherited from you.”

Others thought he was mocking, but Second Uncle’s face turned pale.

Does he know something? Could he really know? How is that possible, who leaked the information? How could it be!?

Did his big brother and sister-in-law know? What about Lizhi, did Lizhi know?

Many thoughts swirled in his mind.

The odd couple was both panicked, silent, their faces colorful, each quietly eating.

Other relatives at the table, observing the situation, changed the subject, talking to Rong Papa and Mama Rong, “Zhuozhuo is so cute, grown so tall. You used to hide him, didn’t bring him out for us to see. He’s about the same age as our Anan, next time bring them out to play together!”

Mama Rong said with a smile, “Sure! It’s just that Zhuozhuo isn’t in good health, too thin, but our Xiao Cheng is taking care, slowly fattening him up. I said I found a good daughter-in-law, since he married in, even Wangzhi’s health has improved. The doctor said during the last check-up that Wangzhi’s brain waves are very active, the chances of waking up are high.”

Casually dropping a bombshell.

The people at the table were surprised and delighted, with mixed feelings, but all with smiles, wishing Rong Wangzhi a speedy recovery, treating Cheng Leyan and Zhuozhuo with even more enthusiasm.

Finally, the table had the effect of a joyful host and guests.

Cheng Leyan continued eating, chewing, and in his earpiece, Rong Wangzhi’s calm and steady voice came through:

“Rong Zhixian is overreaching. Mr. Cheng, making him behave is simple, I’ll tell you later. Also, thank you for giving Grandma the birthday gift on my behalf. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, I’ve received it. I’ll wake up as soon as possible. It’s because of the hope of meeting you that I believe, no matter how winding the path, it’s the right way.”

That last sentence…

Cheng Leyan “tsk”ed, blurting out, “Clunk.”

Rong Wangzhi: …

Clunk.

Clunk…

Quickly cutting off the device, Rong Wangzhi took a deep breath and said, [Two, Five, Zero. I asked you to find words for me, what did you find! I should have just improvised, awkward chat would have been better, now he’s clunking!]

The system was also wronged, [It’s not my fault, host, I think it’s your problem, you read too seriously. Be more casual, frivolous, greasy!]

Rong Wangzhi: […I can’t.]

System: [Then learn from your Second Uncle!]

Rong Wangzhi: [Am I sick?]

System: [Got it! Host, how about after sweet talk, add “just kidding,” then Cheng Leyan won’t misunderstand.]

Rong Wangzhi: [Am I sick!?]

System: [Then I don’t know. I’m going to play.]

Ran away.

Rong Wangzhi: …

Cheng Leyan’s “clunk” was just a casual remark, but the Sugar Daddy went silent, as if broken.

He really couldn’t imagine the “work machine” like Sugar Daddy breaking over something like this, so he kept a mysterious smile of suppressed laughter on his face.

His mouth curved up several times, then he pressed it down hard, but it kept curving up…

Finally, when the banquet ended, he found a place where no one could see, quietly muttering, “Not clunking, really not clunking, not clunking at all, when you think about it, there’s a bit of artistic conception, really not clunking, pfft…”

Rong Wangzhi: Enough.

You might as well not say anything.