Now it was her turn to shield him from the storm.
Shen You'an held his hand, sensing the gradual tremor beneath the teenager's calm exterior.
She whispered gently, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Thus, amid the impending tempest, his tension was easily soothed.
Madam Gu's birthday banquet was bustling with cheer. She sat happily in the main seat, waiting for each of the younger generation to come forward and wish her well. Madam Gu loved young people the most, watching one stylish girl after another, grinning from ear to ear.
The eyes of these girls were not on her, the birthday star, but all turned toward the teenager standing beside her.
"Grandmother, this is my cousin, Lin Xiaoxiao. It's the child's first time experiencing such a grand event, she's a bit nervous. Please forgive her."
Gu Suqiu pulled Lin Xiaoxiao forward.
Madam Gu said to Lin Xiaoxiao, "Raise your head."
