Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Such a Big White Lotus Flower

Xia An'an, clad in a water-blue gown that lent her a faint ethereal aura, seemed oblivious to Xi Beiyang's words as she offered a sweet smile and said, "Beiyang, happy birthday."

"Miss Xia, it would be more appropriate to call me Young Master Xi." Xi Beiyang returned the smile, his flat voice tinged with disdain, "I don't recall us being that familiar with each other."

His remark was a direct slap in the face of Xia An'an, and it was loud enough for nearly everyone nearby to hear. Xia An'an's face turned a ghastly pale; she pursed her lips tightly, her gaze soft and feeble as she looked towards Xia Wanwan standing beside Xi Beiyang, "Sister..."

At this moment, with this tone and look in her eyes, Xia An'an was clearly indicating to everyone that Xi Beiyang was treating her this way because of her.

"Beiyang." Gu Junhan wrapped his arm around Xia An'an and frowned slightly as he regarded the trio before him, "That was a bit too much."