"I'm already hiding from my grandfather every day because he's so stubborn," Luo Beichen sighed deeply, his voice tinged with helplessness. "But fortunately, my dad is there to counterbalance him, so the flames of conflict haven't spread to me yet."
Soon after, Ning Xue entered the room with two women. Upon seeing the Crown Prince, they immediately fawned over him with sycophantic eagerness. The reason Jing Yan wasn't called over was the fear that her lack of propriety could ruin things.
Luo Beichen wasn't particularly fond of women of loose morals, but since his two good friends enjoyed their company, he would turn a blind eye—as long as they didn't get too close to him, he was indifferent.
"Happy birthday, Beichen," Ning Xue suddenly played a rendition of "Happy Birthday" during the meal, followed by her well-wishes.
"Thank you," Luo Beichen responded indifferently.
