"Sister-in-law, where did you and Brother go? I've been searching for ages and couldn't find you both. Later, I heard from the security guard that Brother took you out, but how could you leave without saying a word? Today is my birthday, you two wouldn't have gone off to enjoy your own little world and forgotten my birthday, would you?"
Before Lin Shu could speak, Xiaoxiao's teasing voice came through the phone, tinged with a sense of loss.
Lin Shu chuckled, wanting to tease her a little.
"I'm really sorry, Xiaoxiao. I was dragged away by your brother. Let Grandpa and Tangyuan and Xiao Wenyue keep you company for your birthday. We can celebrate together next time."
"You can't be serious? Sister-in-law, do you have the heart to do this?"
Hearing the profound sense of loss in Xiaoxiao's voice, Lin Shu couldn't bear to tease her any longer.
"Alright, I was just teasing you. Wait for us, we'll be back soon."