What Changed Her?

***DAYS EARLIER***

The gentle hum of the Chinese restaurant filled the air as Pan An waited in the private room, his anticipation mingling with a sense of apprehension.

The aromas of sizzling dishes and the tantalizing scent of spices wafted through the air, a familiar comfort that had long been intertwined with the fabric of his family's legacy.

As he fidgeted with the intricate details of the table setting, his mind drifted to the impending conversation that lay ahead, a dialogue that held the potential to shape the course of his relationship with Shu Xian.

The door creaked open, and in stepped Cai Li, his elegant mother, followed closely by Ru Shi, his older sister, her demeanor exuding a blend of warmth and authority.

Pan An's heart swelled at the sight of his beloved family members, a sense of nostalgia tinged with a glimmer of hope for understanding.