The evening ball was held at the garden's Observation Tower. Mr. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou, and the children didn't attend. As the hosts, Li Xiu and Zhou Lian moved through the banquet hall. But with Mrs. Ping presiding, Li Xiu's formidable reputation, and a handpicked guest list, the dinner party was a resounding success!
Seeing that Ping'an showed no signs of passive resistance, Li Xiu and Zhou Lian shared a smile. When it came to important matters, that little scamp always gave it his all, whether he wanted to or not. This was precisely why they were so fond of him, and why Zhou Lian—even before remembering her past life—had always found herself inadvertently guiding and shaping him.
