Cecilia Gu made up her mind and immediately said to Molly Yun, "I'm not due to give birth for a few days anyway. Could I ask you a favor?"
Molly Yun immediately replied seriously, "Of course you can."
"Here's the thing. My uncle has a greenhouse, and my cousin cultivates some very important flowers there." Cecilia Gu smiled and said, "You know I love orchids most. Could you pick a few pots from my cousin's greenhouse and bring them back for me? The doctor said staying cheerful before giving birth helps with labor."
Without hesitation, Molly Yun agreed, "Sure, I'll go right now."
"Oh, there's no rush! No rush!" Cecilia Gu waved her hand and quickly added, "Besides, my cousin is here too! You can go together later—it'll save you the trouble of finding the door. My uncle's house isn't like the traditional mansion over here; it has its own unique style. It's easy to get lost if you're new there."
Molly Yun's lips moved, but she didn't say anything.
"Let's wait for Charles and the others to finish talking, then we'll eat together. After lunch, you can go over—it won't be too late." Cecilia Gu reminded, "Take your time, and be careful with the flowers."
"Understood," Molly Yun's eyes trembled slightly.
She seemed to understand what Cecilia Gu was getting at.
No matter what she did, Cecilia Gu would never blame her.
Charles Yin strode in from outside, smiling as he entered, "Cecilia, Uncle just called me. He said we're not eating at home for lunch today; everything's ready over there, so we're invited to eat at his place."
Upon hearing this, Rona Muir immediately stood up and said, "Alright, you all go ahead! I just need to go home for a bit. After the news of my pregnancy, my parents are worried sick—they insist I come back for another check-up."
Cecilia Gu could only nod and say, "Alright then. Be extra careful during your first three months—it's your first pregnancy, so don't go showing off everywhere."
"Got it, got it," Rona Muir waved to Charles Yin and Molly Yun. "I'm leaving, bye!"
Jiro Hirayama happily accompanied Rona Muir back to the Muir family home.
Cecilia Gu smiled at Molly Yun and said, "Since it's such a coincidence and Uncle is inviting us to lunch, you should come along too."
"Is it appropriate for me to go?" Molly Yun gave a bitter smile. "It's just a family meal, and Xiao Wang is enough for company. Do I really need to go too?"
Xiao Wang guessed what Cecilia Gu was thinking and smiled, "You and I are different. I work for the Yin Family, but you belong to Cecilia Gu. Naturally, you should go with her."
Charles Yin also caught on and immediately said, "Well, since Cecilia says it's fine, you should come along."
And so, the group happily decided on the lineup to head to the Jiang Family's house.
Fortunately, the Jiang Family's house isn't far from the Yin Family's.
Besides, Cecilia Gu can't travel far these days; just visiting relatives is already her limit.
So, the Jiang Family just arranged a simple family dinner—nothing too extravagant. They didn't want to put any pressure on Cecilia Gu.
After a short rest, everyone got ready and headed for the Jiang Family's house.
Eric Jiang couldn't help but smile when he saw Molly Yun had come along.
When Cecilia Gu noticed the smile at the corner of Eric Jiang's mouth, she knew she'd made the right call!
Well, since they're such a good match, it's best to let them spend some time together.
Molly Yun also noticed the smile on Eric Jiang's lips, but she pretended not to see it.
So what if she saw it?
With her current status, how could she possibly be worthy?
If it were her old status, maybe things would have been different.
Unfortunately, she'd already hurt him once before.
How could she be so selfish this time?
Molly Yun quickly looked away, pretending not to have noticed anything.
The convoy soon stopped at the Jiang Family's gate.
As soon as Cecilia Gu got out of the car, she saw the butler standing at the door, greeting them with a big smile.
Charles Yin personally helped Cecilia Gu out of the car. Cecilia Gu, holding onto Charles Yin's arm, asked the butler, "What delicious food did Uncle and Aunt prepare today? They even called us specially to come over!"
The butler replied with a smile, "Today is indeed a special day! Everything prepared is what the young master and young madam like most."
Cecilia Gu laughed and turned to the others, "So what exactly is so special about today?"
The others all shook their heads.
Eric Jiang looked puzzled. "I have no idea! Maybe it's an early New Year celebration?"
Molly Yun couldn't help but laugh, then quietly explained to Cecilia Gu, "Today's occasion is both big and small. Most people don't celebrate this holiday. The sixteenth day of the twelfth lunar month is a festival, but it's so minor that most people aren't aware of it. It's called Dao Ya Festival, also known as 'Da Ya Ji'. In ancient times, when living standards were low, people would treat themselves a little on this day, whether they were wealthy or not."
"The Sixteenth Day Festival is the last Da Ya Ji of the year, so it carries some extra meaning. Nowadays, everyone's living standards have improved, so this festival has gradually faded and merged into daily life." Molly Yun explained softly, so only those nearby could hear.
Molly Yun's explanation made quite a few people look at her with newfound respect!
To know such obscure facts—her knowledge is truly impressive.
Cecilia Gu vaguely remembered something about the Dao Ya Festival, but she didn't know as much as Molly Yun.
With such a wealth of knowledge, aside from Yun Nuo, probably only Molly Yun could match it!
Even the butler couldn't help but take another look at Molly Yun and gave her a thumbs up, "You're the only expert I've heard today! Young madam, you truly have talented people around you!"
Cecilia Gu couldn't help but say, "Her knowledge leaves me in the dust!"
"Alright, let's not stand around talking—come inside!" Eric Jiang couldn't help but smile at Molly Yun, then said to Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu, "It's not your first time here, so don't act like guests!"
Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu both burst out laughing, and the group slowly walked inside.
Just as they reached the doorway, laughter and cheerful voices drifted out. Cecilia Gu smiled and said, "Wow, do we have guests today?"
"Looks like it," Charles Yin replied. "Auntie always loves a lively house."
Everyone stepped inside. Cecilia Gu led the way, changed her shoes, and saw several people coming to greet them.
Mrs. Jiang dragged an unfamiliar young woman over. Cecilia Gu immediately greeted her, "Auntie, you always think of me when there's good food—I'm so touched!"
Mrs. Jiang laughed, "Of course! If I don't think of you, the old lady would scold me to death. Here, let me introduce you—this is my friend's daughter, Yehe. She's twenty-four and just returned from studying abroad."
Yehe?
This girl's reason for coming doesn't seem so simple.
Cecilia Gu couldn't help but glance at Yehe, then at Eric Jiang, and finally at Molly Yun.
Yehe greeted everyone politely, "Hello, Mrs. Yin. Hello, everyone!"
Eric Jiang's expression changed slightly, but he didn't show anything else.
Molly Yun looked completely calm, not bothered at all.
Cecilia Gu responded immediately, "Hello. Nice to meet you."
Yehe nodded shyly. When she turned to look at Eric Jiang, her admiration was impossible to hide.
Seeing her expression, Cecilia Gu understood everything.
This girl is probably the one Auntie wants to introduce to Eric Jiang.
What unfortunate timing.
She was just thinking about matching Molly Yun with Eric Jiang.
Forget it, let's just wait and see what happens.
No matter whom Eric Jiang chooses, Cecilia Gu will give her blessing.
Mrs. Jiang invited Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin to the dining room.
Mr. Jiang came down the stairs, saw Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu, and laughed, "It's really not easy to get you two to come over for a meal!"
Charles Yin gave a wry smile. "Uncle, you know how busy I am these days. And I can't let Cecilia go out alone—I worry too much."
Mr. Jiang chuckled, "I knew you'd say that, so I waited until you both were free to invite you together. The doctor says there's still some time before the baby comes, but you're already so nervous. When the child is born, you'll be even more anxious!"
"Uncle, please stop—I’m already nervous enough." Charles Yin admitted honestly, "These days I pay attention to every little sound Cecilia makes. If she even turns over in bed, I notice. I'm just afraid she'll feel uncomfortable and not say anything."
Mrs. Jiang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"You silly boy, if she's uncomfortable, she'll know herself. You're just worrying too much!" Mrs. Jiang advised Charles Yin.
Cecilia Gu turned to Charles Yin, "Did you hear that? Don't be so nervous—you're making me anxious too."
Laughing and chatting, the group entered the dining room and took their seats.
Cecilia Gu noticed that Molly Yun was still standing outside and called her over, "Molly, come sit down too."
Eric Jiang immediately said, "Miss Yun, please..."
Eric Jiang personally pulled out a chair for Molly Yun, looking at her expectantly.
Cecilia Gu said to Mr. and Mrs. Jiang, "Look at me, I almost forgot to introduce you! This is Molly Yun, she's from my family and came especially to help me out."
Mr. and Mrs. Jiang suddenly understood and promptly invited Molly Yun to take a seat.
Molly Yun hadn't expected Cecilia Gu to introduce her like that; she felt a little overwhelmed.
She had originally planned to decline.
But when she heard Cecilia Gu introduce her as family, she knew she couldn't refuse.
If she declined, it would embarrass Cecilia Gu.
So Molly Yun sat down gracefully. "Thank you."
Molly Yun sat to Cecilia Gu's left, with Eric Jiang to her left, then Yehe, and finally Mrs. Jiang.