Nangong Ze's gaze momentarily swept over Song Enyan, who stood next to Vane. He hid the unease flickering in the depths of his eyes, maintaining his characteristically irreverent and devilishly charming smile on his face. "Thank you for your 'blessings', brother. Cheers!" He exclaimed.
Bound by the rules of courtesy, Song Enyan had to extend well wishes to the birthday celebrant.
But seeing Lin Yingying, smiles blooming as she clung to Nangong Ze's arm standing by his side, an inexplicable sourness welled up within her, stinging her eyes. She found it unbearable to look too long at the "model couple".
Furthermore, with Vane present, Song Enyan had to suppress all her girlish feelings, not daring to openly show her attention to Nangong Ze.
She simply raised her glass towards Nangong Ze, looking down and avoiding eye contact with him.
With simple words of goodwill: "Happy Birthday!"