The Lei mansion.
Huang Ling was personally scrutinizing all the arrangements related to her and Lei Junshan's engagement. She wanted to make sure that everything would be perfect in the engagement and this wish of hers was the reason behind her stress right now.
"I want the seating to be arranged right away," She instructed, "Also, I want to inspect every piece of the cutlery before the party. And make sure to place a big crystal vase on the center table which is meant for my and Brother Junshan's seating."
Lei Junmo and Lei Juncheng sat in a corner of the living room and observed the arrangements done by Huang Ling. They watched her instructing the staff members to ensure that everything would be perfect on her engagement ceremony.
"Brother Juncheng, there are only 15 minutes left for the explosion," Lei Junmo commented.
Lei Juncheng gazed at the front, "I think the explosion will take place after half an hour."
"Okay, let's make a bet," Lei Junmo suggested.
"Fine."
Both the brothers then shifted their attention back to Huang Ling who was still busy in the arrangements.
"Where is our engagement cake?" Huang Ling asked the wedding planner.
The wedding planner smiled, "Just a moment ma'am."
She then signaled for one of her employees to bring the cake for Huang Ling to taste. The maid brought the cake but before Huang Ling could taste it, she received a phone call.
On the other side, Lei Junmo said, "Brother Juncheng, only five minutes are remaining for the explosion to occur."
"No, it will still take time," Lei Juncheng commented.
"What are you two talking about?" Lei Junshan walked towards his brothers.
Lei Junmo smiled and pointed towards Huang Ling, "Brother Junshan, we are talking about the explosion that is about to happen."
Lei Junshan looked in the direction of Lei Junmo's finger and asked, "Are you two talking about Huang Ling?"
"Yes," Lei Junmo nodded.
Lei Junshan sighed, "Juncheng, Junmo, why don't you like Xiao Ling? What is your problem? Engagement is a very special occasion for every girl. And Xiao Ling also wants to make it perfect. What is the problem in this? And where did an explosion come from?
"Xiao Ling is very calm. She is very composed…"
"Yikes!" Huang Ling shouted even before Lei Junshan could complete his sentence. "Do you call this a cake? It would be better if you gave me poison rather than tasting this rubbish cake. Now GET LOST!"
Huang Ling was so angry at the wedding planner that her chest heaved up and down. She threw the wedding planner out of the Lei mansion.
"Brother Junshan, you were saying something like calm and composed!" Lei Juncheng teased Lei Junshan.
Lei Junshan: "…"
"I won the bet," Lei Junmo cheered, "Brother Juncheng, I want my car till today evening."
"Okay," Lei Juncheng promised.
…
In a small living room of the Mu house, Xin Yue busily transformed the space for her little Haoran's birthday celebration. Her resourcefulness shone as she adorned the living room with affordable decorations. Colorful paper streamers danced across the walls, and handcrafted banners proclaimed birthday wishes. Balloons, though fewer in number, added a touch of festivity, their vibrant hues contrasting with the modest setting.
Xin Yue had just finished placing the string lights and Mu Haoran was about to test if they were working or not, when Chen Rui entered the house.
Chen Rui had gone to her friend's house when Xin Yue and Mu Haoran were doing the decorations. After all, with Chen Rui present, how could they even think of spending money on these things!
As soon as Chen Rui saw the decorated living room, her temper flared, "What the hell is this? Are you throwing a party for this little imp's birthday? How can you even think of celebrating his birthday? He is a jinx who sent his own mother to hell when he arrived in this world."
Xin Yue clasped her hands together in front of Chen Rui, "Aunt, please. Don't say anything to my brother at least for today. It is his birthday today."
"Why shouldn't I say anything?" Chen Rui roared, "I got shocked to see how much you have spent on this little imp's birthday party. Can't I even express my shock just because it is this little bastard's birthday?"
Chen Rui's anger erupted at the perceived extravagance of Xin Yue's efforts, and in a fit of rage, she began to tear down the carefully arranged decorations. Xin Yue, with desperation in her voice, pleaded for restraint, but Chen Rui remained deaf to her pleas.
As Mu Haoran, a blend of frustration and protective instinct etched across his face, observed his aunt's destructive rampage nearing the string lights, a mischievous idea sparked in his mind. Clenching his jaw, he swiftly and defiantly flicked the switch, sending a sudden surge of electricity through the string lights.
This sent a jolt through Chen Rui and causing her to recoil from the electric shock. The room flickered momentarily as the lights illuminated the chaos. As the electric shock coursed through Chen Rui, a sudden surge of energy made her hair stand on end.
As Mu Haoran switched off the lights, Chen Rui stumbled backward, her trajectory leading her to an unfortunate collision with the table holding the birthday cake. In a final stroke of misfortune, her face landed directly in the cake, leaving a messy tableau of ruined decorations and a spoiled cake.
Chen Rui had fainted from the electric shock which brought a sense of joy to Mu Haoran.
"What did you do, Haoran?" Xin Yue sighed as she looked at the spoiled birthday cake.
Mu Haoran laughed, "What did I do? Didn't she say that she was shocked to see our extravagance? I gave her a literal shock, that's it!"