The hours slipped by amid laughter, toasts, and lively conversation, until the most anticipated moment of the party finally arrived: cutting the birthday cake.
When the gigantic cake was wheeled into the center of the hall, even the great Celestial Emperors rose from their chairs.
These were legendary beings, some of them over a million years old. Yet there they stood, setting aside all their airs and pride just to watch a little girl blow out her candles.
Lingxi puffed out her cheeks, her little eyes shining with concentration, and blew with all her might.
The flames flickered and clung on for a moment before going out, releasing thin wisps of smoke that carried the smell of burnt wax.
The entire hall erupted in applause.
As the birthday girl, she had the right to choose who would get the first slice. Her choice, of course, was Elize.
After all, Elize had baked the cake, and she was also the one who always prepared the little girl's meals.
