Xinghua was also thrilled for her brother. Growing up, she had always seen him in poor health and watched her mother weep in secret. Her greatest wish had been for her brother to get well so their mother would no longer be sad. Now, that wish had come true, and she felt like life was full of hope.
After they finished eating, Gu'er brewed some tea. Everyone sat down to talk again and didn't leave until after ten o'clock at night.
When it was time for Jiji's full moon celebration, the Sun Family booked a banquet at a restaurant. If it were up to Gu'er, she wouldn't have wanted a big affair; a simple meal with her own family would have been enough. But Cao Qiu insisted, saying she wanted everyone to know she had a grandson. She believed such a happy occasion deserved a proper celebration. She invited many people, and Gu'er felt she couldn't refuse, so she went along with it.
