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"I really have no choice," Musheng said. "Let's wait until the day after tomorrow. I'll have some time then and can join you."
Tomorrow's military exercises would keep her busy all day; there was no time to spare.
Hearing this, Ying Zhouyuan's face fell. "We're all busy with our schedules the day after tomorrow..."
It was already a stretch to make time for the birthday celebration.
Musheng: "..."
There was nothing she could do either; she felt quite helpless.
"Xiaoyuan, Sister Musheng does have important things to keep her busy. It's just unavoidable," Ann chimed in soothingly. "Besides, it's not like it's your only birthday; there will be more in the coming years. Anyway, Sister Musheng has already sent you her blessings and gifts, so there's no need to dwell on it too much."
Ann was skilled at smoothing things over, and her words made everyone nod in agreement. Zhouyuan felt a bit better, "Alright then."
