The Matter of the Birthday Banquet, the Reactions of the Women

Lin Yu didn't refuse and made room for her by shifting aside halfway.

As Aunt Qimeng stood up,

the other girls all felt a bit embarrassed.

They wanted to join in and help, but Aunt Qimeng gently persuaded each of them to stay seated.

The space was already cramped.

If everyone crowded in to assist, it would only make things more chaotic.

While Aunt Qimeng helped serve the noodles alone,

Lin Yu noticed

her eyes occasionally darting toward the girls chatting at the table.

She seemed worried—if she said something now, would the others overhear?

Lin Yu's damnable curiosity was thoroughly piqued.

What was this about?

Why the need for such cautious observation?

Waiting for Aunt Qimeng to speak up might take forever.

So,

Lin Yu pulled up her information panel.

[Chen Qimeng (Acting Sect Leader of the Joyous Sect)]

[Birthday Banquet (Urgent MissionNew): The Holy Son's birthday approaches, and the acting sect leader is racking her brain over how to host a grand celebration!]

[Heirloom (Urgent Mission): The acting sect leader possesses a family heirloom passed down through generations…]

Lin Yu: "!!!"

So that was it!

The thing Aunt Qimeng was so cautiously trying to discuss was Lin Yu's birthday.

Thinking back to his past life,

birthdays—supposedly warm and lively occasions—had held little meaning for Lin Yu after entering the workforce.

In fact,

whenever the day came, he’d inexplicably feel a pang of sadness.

Because the reminder never came from family, but from the company’s OA system, notifying him to collect a cake voucher.

He did claim the voucher every year, but never used it for his own birthday.

Instead, he spent them all on cakes to charm girls.

But now, with Aunt Qimeng around,

she always prepared a feast and a special gift for his birthday.

Unconsciously,

Lin Yu began looking forward to it again.

He was eager to hear how Aunt Qimeng would broach the topic.

With so many girls around lately—all getting along well with Lin Yu—

it made sense

that Aunt Qimeng hesitated to mention it openly.

She probably didn’t want to pressure anyone.

Saying it aloud might come off as hinting for gifts.

To give her the perfect opening,

Lin Yu leaned in slightly.

The small gesture worked like a charm.

After confirming no one was paying attention,

Chen Qimeng whispered to Lin Yu:

"Xiao Yu, your birthday is in seven days."

"Do you want to celebrate at home or outside?"

"I’ll make arrangements in advance—just wanted to hear your thoughts."

Lin Yu wore a nostalgic expression:

"Next weekend? Huh… you’re right!"

"Aunt Qimeng, thank you for remembering. I’d completely forgotten."

A faint blush colored Chen Qimeng’s cheeks.

How could she forget such a day?

Lin Yu continued:

"How about we celebrate at home?"

"Lately, I’ve been getting along well with everyone. If they’re free, it’d be nice to have a lively gathering."

"Just you and me… cooking for everyone. What do you think?"

[Ding!]

[Masterstroke Move: Working alongside your Dao Companion for the sect’s benefit fills her heart with longing!]

[Reward: 50 Spirit Stones]

Lin Yu almost laughed to himself.

He’d said so much,

yet all Aunt Qimeng heard was "just you and me"?

She really was easy to please.

"Of course. I wasn’t sure… who you wanted to invite,"

Chen Qimeng admitted honestly.

"Which is why I didn’t dare bring up your birthday in front of everyone."

Her consideration was spot-on and showed deep respect for Lin Yu.

Lin Yu replied cheerfully:

"Since we all live under the same roof, of course everyone’s invited."

"If someone can’t make it, that’s fine too."

But inwardly, he knew—

no one would miss it.

A birthday was a significant personal milestone.

None of his Dao Companions would willingly skip his celebration.

While serving the others,

Chen Qimeng asked Lin Yu a few more birthday-related details,

fully clarifying his wishes.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host! Urgent Mission "Birthday Banquet" completed!]

[The Acting Sect Leader now understands the Holy Son’s desires and will begin preparing for the celebration!]

[Reward: 200 Sect Contribution Points, 400 Spirit Stones]

What a wonderful Aunt Qimeng.

First thing in the morning, she’d handed him a generous gift.

Only with her could such an effortless mission be completed.

As bowls of Qingfeng Noodles were served, everyone finally got to enjoy Lin Yu’s cooking.

For a moment,

[Ding!]

[Masterstroke Move…]

[Masterstroke Move…]

[Masterstroke Move…]

[…]

A relentless stream of system notifications exploded in Lin Yu’s mind.

Whether they’d tasted his food before or not,

everyone had to admit—it was amazing!

Chi Qingshui: "It's hard to imagine that such delicious food was actually cooked by Lin Yu in the kitchen. Well, I have to give you a compliment."

Chi Qingchi: "I'll give the other ninety-nine compliments. Is there still some left in the pot?"

Xia Yiwei: "Mmm! Little Lin Yu, do you usually eat this well?"

Maomao: "Yu, the one you made last time was also very delicious."

Tang Yimian: "Junior Lin Yu, with just this cooking skill, if you open a breakfast shop, it will definitely be full of customers. I've never eaten such delicious noodles in Pingchuan!"

Ye Mengfu: "Delicious..."

Listening to the compliments from everyone.

Lin Yu smiled proudly and said,

"I'm starting to feel embarrassed."

"You're all in for a treat. Here, I'd like to announce something..."

Hearing that Lin Yu had something to say to everyone.

All the pretty girls cast their gazes over.

"Next weekend is my birthday."

"I hope you can do me the honor and come to my birthday party.

It'll be right here in the apartment, and we'll have a big meal together.

I and Aunt Qimeng will cook for everyone ourselves."

Hearing it was Lin Yu's birthday.

All the girls: "!!!"

Especially some of his close friends who had a deep relationship with Lin Yu. Their looks were even more complex and thought - provoking.

Of course.

There were also girls who weren't surprised by the news.

Chi Qingshui calmly lowered her head and took a bite of the noodles.

She already knew about this!

The two of them had been "online dating partners" for many years. How could she forget Lin Yu's birthday?

She had originally planned to find an opportunity to ask Lin Yu if he wanted to go out alone with her for lunch or dinner to celebrate his birthday.

This was the first birthday she was going to celebrate with Lin Yu after they met in person.

Naturally, it couldn't be done casually and had to be taken extra seriously.

Unexpectedly.

Lin Yu announced his birthday in public, disrupting her original plan.

On the other side.

Ye Mengfu placed her hands on her legs, and her expression showed a little bit of joy.

She also knew that Lin Yu's birthday was next week.

Last time when they had a group dinner on the food street.

They all added each other as QQ friends.

Ye Mengfu's daily life was very simple, with not many entertainment activities.

Since adding Lin Yu as a QQ friend, checking Lin Yu's QQ space every day had become a great form of entertainment for her.

It was also during this process that Ye Mengfu found out when Lin Yu's birthday was.

Originally, she thought that.

On such an important day, Lin Yu would definitely spend it with "family" like Aunt Qimeng.

As his "girlfriend" who had just started dating him, she probably wasn't qualified to attend his birthday party yet.

So, she had already prepared a gift and planned to quietly give it to Lin Yu on that day.

Unexpectedly.

She was also on the list of the invited guests.

How could she not be happy?

At the same time.

Chi Qingshui put down her chopsticks, stood up, and said loudly,

"Lin Yu, I don't agree with your proposal."

Lin Yu: "???"

All the girls present: "???"

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