With Lu Bao's words, Xu Anning's memories surged.

Looking back, when she was still Luo Ningxi, Yan Jun did have such a tradition. But at that time, she was not favored by the Yan family. Attending a birthday party was more just etiquette and no one cared about it.

There was even a few unpleasant experiences at a banquet.

Xu Anning's eyebrows frowned.

Xiao Lubao paid attention to the expression of his mother's sister, and was a little confused. He quickly opened his mouth and said, "Miss Mommy, what's wrong with you? In fact, grandpa's banquet is not too boring, and it's not long. It's just a meal! Lu Bao really hopes that Mommy can come to attend. Lu Bao always stays with Mommy, and doesn't want to be separated!"

Xu Anning looked at Lu Bao with anticipation and felt sad.

In fact, if I don’t mention the past, I really have no reason or perspective to attend a family gathering like the Yan family.

I have no longer any relationship with Yan Liheng. If I have to say that there is, it can only be my ex-wife. Which woman would attend the ex-husband’s father’s birthday party? What’s more, her relationship with Yan Jun has not reached that level.

However, this means that I have to break Xiao Lubao's expectations.

Somewhat can't bear it.

"Lu Bao, you heard from my mommy that your grandfather's birthday party is a very private family banquet, and outsiders cannot be allowed to attend..."

"But, Miss Mommy is not an outsider, she is my Miss Mommy!"

Lu Bao said seriously.

"Well, I am indeed Lu Bao's mother's sister." Xu Anning looked at Lu Bao's eyes and explained patiently, "But Miss Mommy is no longer comparing with your father. I can't attend private banquets like the Yan family anymore. This is a question of the boundaries of socializing. Does Lu Bao understand?"

Lu Bao leaned down with his chubby little face and listened carefully to Xu Anning's explanation. A look of disappointment gradually appeared on his fair little face.

Lu Bao was very smart. He understood Xu Anning's reasons and realized that Miss Mommy was right.

The mommy girl who is not as good as her father is actually considered an "outsider" of the Yan family. Unless her grandfather's birthday party is public, Xu Anning has no reason to attend.

Thinking of this, Lu Bao suddenly had an idea.

"Then... what if Lu Bao can convince grandpa to make the banquet public? That is... no longer hold private banquets, so that everyone can attend. In this way, can Miss Mommy go with Lu Bao?"

The look of anticipation reappeared on Lu Bao's little face.

Xu Anning couldn't bear it, but...

She shook her head gently: "I'm sorry, Lu Bao, even if your grandfather's banquet is open, Miss Mommy cannot attend. The situation here is a bit complicated, I hope Lu Bao can understand it."

Xiao Lubao blinked his big watery eyes and pouted his little mouth.

Lu Bao could understand what Xu Anning meant, and he really didn't want to see Miss Mommy make things difficult, so he lowered his head and whispered: "Okay... But...My Mommy doesn't go, and Lu Bao doesn't want to go..."

Xu Anning sighed softly, stretched out his hand, rubbed Lu Bao's fluffy little head, and said softly in a gentle tone: "Although Mommy can't go, Lu Bao is going. Because the birthday is Lu Bao's grandfather, grandfather loves Lu Bao very much, and he must hope to see Lu Bao on his birthday, just like Lu Bao hopes to see his mother. Birthday is an important day for grandfather. Lu Bao is a good child. Do you have the heart to make his grandfather sad on this day?"

The reason why Xu Anning persuaded Lu Bao was because Lu Bao was the descendant of the Yan family after all, and this bloodline inheritance could not be cut off.

The conflicts between adults should not really affect children.

Lu Bao looked at Xu Anning with a serious look on his face, thought carefully about what she said, and finally nodded obediently.

"Miss Mommy is right, then... Lu Bao will leave for a while. When grandpa's birthday party is over, Lu Bao will come to accompany Miss Mommy again."

"Lu Bao is so good!"

Such a well-behaved and sensible child moved Xu Anning's heart. She hugged Lu Bao in her arms, gently "booji" on his chubby little face, and printed a kiss.

Lu Bao was very satisfied with the kiss from his mother and showed her cute little face.

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At noon the next day, Yan Liheng called.

Xu Anning picked it up.

The voice on the other end of the earpiece was silent for a moment before explaining: "An Ning, that's right. My father will hold a family dinner tomorrow. I... need to pick up Lu Bao."

"Well, I know. I will pack up for Lu Bao and wait for you to come."

Xu Anning replied calmly, without saying much.

The other end of the earpiece was silent for a moment, and then said, "An Ning, I don't know that it's appropriate to ask this question. But... can you invite you to attend this birthday party together?"

Yan Liheng's tone was very sincere.

In fact, the invitation to attend a birthday party is not the most important thing. What is important is that he wants to see her and wants to get along with her more.

"No need for this, my identity is not suitable for participation."

Xu Anning refused very simply.

Yan Liheng had expected this kind of refusal, and he remained silent and said nothing.

"I will help Lu Bao clean up early."

Xu Anning emphasized again and hung up the phone.

An hour later, Yan Liheng's car stopped at the door of Xu Anning's residence.

The bodyguard knew Yan Liheng, so he did not stop him. The maid at the door gave him to the room and asked him to sit on the sofa and wait.

Soon, Xu Anning took Lu Bao with a small schoolbag and walked down from the building.

"Dad, compare!"

Lu Bao opened his little arm and gave Yan Liheng a big hug.

"Lu Bao misses his father! What about his father? Do you miss Lu Bao?"

This is Lu Bao’s most commonly used opening remark.

"Yes, Dad misses Lu Bao more than he has."

Yan Liheng bent down, picked up the cute little creature, and hugged it in his arms.

His eyes turned to Xu Anning who was walking over, his deep eyes were filled with gentleness, he opened his thin lips lightly, and said slowly: "Are you... okay these days?"

Xiaolubao couldn't help but want to cover her face in her father's arms.

Dad, why do you say this every time?

"Yeah, that's fine."

Xu Anning reached out and pulled Lu Bao for wrinkled clothes because he was picked up.

"Lu Bao has had lunch. He has caught a little cold due to the change in temperature these two days. Although it is fine, he should still be careful not to give him any cold food."

"Well, I'll notice."

Yan Liheng nodded.

"It's almost time to get off work, so you can go first to prevent traffic jams!"
Chapter completed!