As night fell, the stars scattered across the sky like chess pieces that had been nudged, appearing slightly weary.
However, Mr. Gu Bei was full of energy, pulling out an indigo Tang suit he hadn't worn for a long time. It took three servants to help button up the intricate frog buttons one by one.
"Sir, you look so vibrant today. Is there a special guest coming to celebrate your birthday?"
"Of course, my granddaughter has finally come to the capital. It's been nineteen years since we've seen each other; I have to make a good first impression on her."
"Didn't you secretly go to the countryside to see her six months ago and take a lot of supplies with you?"
"Well, I didn't see her that time. She went with her adoptive parents to the mountains to offer incense for some Brother Dog next door..."
"Brother Dog? The young lady is really down-to-earth..."
