Salty tears streamed down Huang Ling's cheeks as she sobbed, "I should not have shouted on the wedding planner. I am so sorry baby."
Lei Junshan patted her back softly as he consoled her, "It's okay, Xiao Ling, don't feel bad."
However, Huang Ling did not stop sobbing. She said, "I have done a bad karma. I am a bad person. I should say sorry to her immediately."
Huang Ling tried to get up from her seat when Lei Junshan stopped her, "Xiao Ling, it's not your fault. If she had worked properly, then you wouldn't have scolded her. Please don't feel bad about her mistake."
Lei Junshan consoled Huang Ling as he signaled Lei Juncheng to bring a cup of calming chrysanthemum tea for Huang Ling.
Lei Juncheng nodded before gently handing Huang Ling a cup of tea. The treatment that she received from the two Lei brothers finally brought a smile on Huang Ling's face.
However, a certain someone who had witnessed the whole scene was not happy.
…
Lei Gang walked into Lei Juncheng's room with a dark face.
"I saw you with Lei Junshan today. It feels weird to know that you don't know the difference between a brother and a servant."
Lei Gang was talking about the time when Lei Junshan signaled Lei Juncheng to bring tea for Huang Ling and Lei Juncheng did what he was ordered by his brother.
Lei Juncheng obviously understood what his father was talking about. He turned back to look at Lei Gang, "I also feel weird that you don't know the difference between a servant and a brother."
Seeing Lei Juncheng's ignorant behaviour, Lei Gang's anger rose, "Don't you realize that Lei Junshan treats you like his personal servant? He literally gives you orders."
"It is called right, Mr. Lei. Brothers have rights on each other. But you won't understand this."
"Try to understand my point, Juncheng. When power comes into picture, at that time your brother will turn out to be your biggest enemy."
"My grandmother has taught me that a brother is your closest friend in the whole world."
"These things are kind to ears but they have no truth in it," Lei Gang took a deep breath before saying, "Listen to me carefully. Lei Junshan has chosen a girl for himself who will instantly make him the owner of 150 billion yuan. He will move far ahead of you in this race."
"And the farther he gets, the happier I will be," Lei Juncheng said, "Life is not a race, Mr. Lei, and if it really is a race, then I will run in this race to make my brother a winner."
"Try to understand my point, Lei Juncheng," Lei Gang roared in frustration.
"You try to understand my point, Mr. Lei," Lei Juncheng rebuked in a loud voice, "You have already ruined my childhood, but I won't ever let you ruin the bond between me and my brother."
Saying this, under the furious eyes of Lei Gang, Lei Juncheng stormed out of his own room. He did not wish to argue with his father anymore and he also did not wish to be in the same space with him.
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Mu house.
After the chaos settled, Mu Haoran and Xin Yue surveyed the wreckage caused by Chen Rui.
"She has suffered a great electric shock and I don't think she will regain her consciousness for next two hours," Mu Haoran commented before his little face contorted with anger, "It is a good thing that she fainted; however, she spoiled my entire party by ruining my birthday cake."
With a shared look of disappointment, the siblings huddled together to discuss their next steps.
"We can't serve this cake now," Xin Yue remarked, "But don't worry, I will take care of everything. I will prepare another cake for you."
Mu Haoran's face lit with hope, "Really?"
"Yes," Xin Yue was determined to salvage the celebration. She got up immediately and rushed into the kitchen.
In her modest kitchen, Xin Yue began the process of crafting a chocolate cake. She gathered the necessary ingredients – flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla essence. With a sense of determination, she measured each component meticulously, blending them together in a large mixing bowl.
The rhythmic sound of a hand mixer filled the air as Xin Yue whipped the ingredients into a smooth, velvety batter. The aroma of cocoa and the sweet scent of vanilla intertwined, wafting through the kitchen and transforming it into a temporary haven of warmth.
However, lacking a microwave oven, she decided to take the batter to a nearby bakery for baking. Pouring the batter into a cake tin, Xin Yue ensured every drop was carefully placed. The anticipation of a delightful treat radiated from the bowl.
With the unbaked cake in hand, she gave the cake to the nearby Sweet Delight bakery for baking. Since the bakery was preparing for other orders, Xin Yue was told that she could return home and her cake would be delivered to her within an hour.
Thinking of the wreckage in the house, Xin Yue decided to clean up the mess in the living room before the cake arrived, so that they could immediately start the party as soon as the cake got delivered.