Mu Yuze was silent for a moment, then shook his head.
Recently, the company had been busy with a new exhibition, and everyone from top to bottom was in a complete tizzy. He really had no intention to think carefully about how to hold his own birthday party.
Normally, he would avoid such events if he could. If he couldn't get out of it, he would just leave it to Mu Ziyue.
Mu Ziyue immediately chimed in, "I'll take care of my brother's birthday party! I'll definitely throw a grand, elegant and beautiful party for him, and make all the elders look at us with new respect!"
Ding Muyun nodded. Her eyes flickered over to Lu Xue as she spoke.
"In that case, it's just right. Lu Xue should also attend this birthday party. There will be many elder celebrities from all walks of life and many influential figures in the industry. It's the most suitable time to publicly announce Lu Xue's identity."
Mu Yuze was silent for a moment. The chopsticks in his hand paused in mid - air, but he didn't say a word.
Mu Ziyue seemed to catch on to something. Her eyes lit up as she said, "You mean, we can take advantage of this dinner party to officially introduce Lu Xue to everyone and let them know that she's the daughter of the Mu family?"
Ding Muyun nodded and said, "That's exactly what I mean."
Mu Ziyue slapped the table and said to Mu Yuze, "Brother, I think it's really a good idea! Since Lu Xue came to our family, she hasn't been formally recognized. Although we in the family have acknowledged her, people outside don't know. We might as well introduce her to everyone on this formal occasion. I think everyone will like Lu Xue."
Mu Yuze was weighing this idea in his mind. He didn't say it was good, nor did he say it was bad.
Mu Ziyue, however, was a bit impatient. She turned to Lu Xue and asked, "Do you want to attend this dinner party?"
Lu Xue was happily eating the rice in her bowl. Only then did she notice that everyone was discussing something about her.
She looked up, with a momentary look of confusion in her eyes. Mu Ziyue immediately explained enthusiastically.
"It's going to be my brother's birthday party soon. There will be a big party. Do you want to come?"
While Lu Xue was still hesitating, Ding Muyun beside her spoke softly.
"After all, it's Mu Yuze's birthday party. It would be impolite not to attend."
Lu Xue thought about it. It did make sense, so she simply nodded in agreement.
Mu Ziyue let out an excited cry.
"I'll take care of everything! I'll arrange a grand entrance for Lu Xue. She'll be like a dazzling princess, attracting everyone's attention at the party! After this night, everyone will know that there's a new young lady in the Mu family!"
Ding Muyun lowered her eyes, but there was a hint of secret pride in them. Her purpose for coming here had been achieved, so she had no intention of staying longer.
After dinner, she exchanged a few words with the aunts and then got up to leave.
Mu Ziyue was excited about planning the party all night, while Mu Yuze had already gone back to his study to deal with the day's work.
Lu Xue returned to her studio. She pulled open the curtains. From the third - floor window, she could see the flowers in full bloom in the garden outside. There were still a few dewdrops on the lawn from last night.
She crossed out another date on her calendar and counted the remaining days of this month in her mind.
She heard that Mr. Chen had recovered and been discharged from the hospital. So, perhaps the meeting they had agreed on would be soon. She had to make some preparations as soon as possible.
Soon, Mu Yuze's birthday dinner party was held as scheduled.
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Mu Ziyue had put a lot of effort into this party. She had screened the teams and personally selected all kinds of materials and supplies. She had invited a well - known event planning company to handle every detail. It could be said that she had spent a great deal of effort.
Mu Ziyue invited the elders of several close - knit families they usually associated with, and also sent out invitations to some business partners who had connections with the Mu family.
That evening, Mu Ziyue dragged Lu Xue into the dressing room. She stuffed a bunch of clothes into Lu Xue's hands.
"These are the clothes you'll wear tonight. Remember to change into the evening gown later, and put on all these accessories too!"
Looking at the armful of things in her hands, Lu Xue said with some difficulty, "Isn't this too formal?"
Mu Ziyue pulled Lu Xue to look outside and pointed to the bustling first - floor hall of the party below.
"Look at how many people are here today. They're all big shots! If you dress too simply, people will criticize you. Tonight is not only my brother's birthday party, but also a very important day for you. Do you understand?"
But Lu Xue didn't listen to what Mu Ziyue said next. She just took the clothes into a small cubicle in the dressing room and started to change.
Mu Ziyue peeked in and stamped her foot in frustration.
Why was Lu Xue so indifferent to her own affairs? Tonight was the occasion when she would be formally introduced to the family elders and enter the sight of all the upper - class families. It was a very important coming - out ceremony.
How could she be so nonchalant about it?