Auntie Mo escorted Alix to the bedroom and she changed into a different dress, a red one to match the colors of her grandparents and parents.
When she appeared in the midst of the guests again, most presumed that she had disappeared because she had gone to change her outfit. Soon after she appeared, a big five tier cake was wheeled into the room.
Excited at the sight of cake, all thoughts about Zijia and the ugliness which transpired faded from her mind. Knowing what Alix was like when it came to desserts grandma Tai suggested that the cake cutting be done immediately and it was.
While it was being distributed, a string quartet of four violin players were ushered in, they set up and started playing. It was another surprise for Alix because she didn't expect them. They were a famous group that everyone who enjoyed classical music knew.
