After dinner, Father Chu excused himself and left, as Old Master Chu's 80th birthday was just two days away. He needed to return in advance to make the necessary preparations. After all, this was an event of supreme importance.
Mother Chu collected the dishes and chopsticks, while Jing Xiaoxi helped from the side.
Huang Xiaolong went to the balcony to smoke, and Chu Tingting followed him out.
"Little Long...whatever my father said about showcasing social connections...please don't take it to heart," Chu Tingting sheepishly said. "I don't want to put you in a difficult situation or cause any trouble for you. The fact that you can accompany me back home for my grandfather's 80th birthday is more than enough for me."
Chu Tingting knew that Huang Xiaolong had made quite a name for himself in Binhai and had garnered a significant network of acquaintances. However, she was not entirely clear about the extent of his connections.
