The sudden darkness in the private room startled everyone. I was sitting on the sofa with Liora beside me when the lights went out. Startled, Liora jumped closer to me, intertwining her arm with mine tightly. No matter how much I tried to pry her away, she wouldn't let go. Resigned, I allowed her to cling to me.
Could it be Mad Kun? This fleeting thought crossed my mind, but before I could contemplate further, music drifted in from the entrance.
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you…”
The guests in the room began clapping their hands and singing along. Shortly after, a few waitstaff pushed a serving cart through the doorway, on which rested an enormous cake.
Now it became clear—this was a surprise organized by Elysianne and the staff for Su Mei.
As with all birthday celebrations, there would be wishes, candle lighting, and cake cutting. Su Mei had just made her wish when, unexpectedly, a loud voice interrupted:
“Wait a moment, don’t rush…”