Jin Yiheng was reminded of An Xiaoning.
"Yes, Mommy and I share the same birthday. I turn seven today."
Long Xiaoxi began clapping her hands and singing him the birthday song, "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Yiheng…"
Jin Rongyan also sang and applauded along in the midst of the quiet jungle.
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It was the start of the Hungry Ghost Festival.
The gates of Hell would be opened on the 15th of July, and a spooky vibe filled the atmosphere, especially at night.
Apart from making a conscious effort to refrain from staying out late at night, most people would not make much changes in their normal routine and were generally unaffected by the festival.
However, it was an inauspicious date for some extraordinary individuals.
