Yuan Xinyi had grabbed the birthday cake, lighting the candles, walking towards Yuan Shun while singing happy birthday. The rest of the crowd sang along with her. Yuan Xinyi then paused to his side, placing it close to Yuan Shun's face.
Shi Yen was in front of him, smiling directly, and Yuan Shun grinned at her.
Yuan Shun blew the candles, and the guests went wild, raising their glasses, cheering him on. Behind the celebratory chants, there was a sudden sound of booming thunder that startled them.
Yuan Shun's smile died.
Shi Yen, who was smiling widely, frowned as she realized something was off. She darted her glance between him, Yuan Xinyi and Fang Qi, finding that they were not smiling either. Fang Qi and Yuan Xinyi looked as if they were shaking with rage and anger welling inside them.
"Who the fuck did that?" shouted Fang Qi. He stormed through the crowd, pushing through, heading outside—another boom.
Fireworks.
