A Day of Reunion

Gao Ming, seeing so many people ganging up on his best friend, rushed forward to bolster their forces. Puffing up his small chest, he shot a glare at Wang Qiang and his crew. "You lot are so annoying! You didn't get any cake, so now you're throwing tantrums? Too bad! We couldn't care less about your nonsense. Su Li, let's go inside and finish the cake. We haven't even touched the mango one yet!"

Without waiting for a reply, Gao Ming grabbed Su Li by the arm and started pulling him toward the house. As they turned to leave, Gao Ming stuck out his tongue and made a goofy face at Wang Qiang and his lackeys.

The defiant gesture made their blood boil. Their faces twisted in frustration as they stomped away in defeat, muttering curses under their breath.

Inside the house, Gu Zi watched it all unfold from the doorway. She couldn't help but beam with pride and relief as Su Li firmly turned away from the kind of people she'd warned him against.