In a few days, the Grandmaster Hoffen was turning 130 years old, which was kind-of a milestone date.
She had been planning a surprise birthday party for him for a few weeks now, and she had to say she was disappointed the surprise was ruined.
As for why it was a surprise, coming from someone who really didn't care for it (and despite Grandmaster Hoffen looking like someone who would find it troublesome), Althea had a feeling that he actually might like such a thing.
Even now, even if he looked indifferent, one could see with his slightly flushed face and continuous tapping of his knee, showing that he was actually a bit excited for it.
Well, it wasn't too bad. He was happy regardless.
In fact, those people probably didn't mean to blurt out the surprise. She had a guess that it was someone from the pharmacy team. Whenever something non-profession-related happens, their mouths get loose.
