The following day, at noon.
Nian Yuyu finally arrived at the restaurant for lunch amidst a series of urging messages from her mother.
Looking at the luxurious hotel in front of her, she harbored doubts as she was led by the waiter to the private room.
Her paternal uncle's family was not extremely wealthy, merely comfortable, yet this birthday celebration was quite a grand affair.
Upon reaching the private room's door, Nian Yuyu thanked the waiter, knocked on the door, and pushed it open to enter.
Inside the private room, the conversation among the people halted momentarily as their gazes were drawn to the entrance.
Nian Yuyu walked in with a light, appropriate smile on her face, greeting everyone in turn.
First, she looked towards her gentle aunt and uncle, "Aunt, Uncle."
Next were a middle-aged couple around fifty, dressed in flashy, shiny clothes.
"Paternal Uncle, Aunt."
Last were a young couple with a slightly cold demeanor.
"Cousin, Sister-in-law."