Chapter 80 I Donst Like Nita (1/2)
At six o'clock, Angela left the hospital and went to the supermarket.
She was going to cook Arvin a birthday bowl of ”long-life” noodles, noodles that were supposed to ensure a robust and fulfilling life.
She was an experienced cook, and she had cooked this birthday dish for Chuck and Daisy too.
Although Shengfeng Mansion was located downtown, the insulating soundproofing made it a shelter from the hustle and bustle of the busy street.
She opened the creaky door of Arvin's room to discover it was still immaculately clean inside.
Angela looked at her watch; it was almost 7pm. She put her bag on the sofa and went straight to the kitchen.
Arvin's black Porsche drove out of Yao Hospital, carefully coming to a stop at an intersection. Suddenly, a ringing phone jolted him. Arvin clicked his bluetooth headset to answer. ”Mum?”
”Arvin, when are out of work?”
”Just now. I'm literally pulling out of the car park.” On his way to Shengfeng Mansion, or so he thought.
”Arvin, come back home right now! It's urgent!” Arvin had never heard Teresa's voice sound so strangulated. He frowned and looked at his watch. Twenty minutes to go till seven o'clock.
”Can't it wait? I've got plans tonight. I can call in some time...”
”No! It's an emergency! Come back right now!”
”...”
In the House of Family Gu
Several different high-spec cars packed the parking spaces in front of the Gu family's house. Arvin groaned as he turned the car around. He had to parallel park on the roadside.
Within a few bounding strides, Arvin was at the large door. It was open. He found it was dark inside. Curious, he thought, and crept inside. Just as he was about to turn on the light, a song suddenly played to his ears.
”Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!”
In the middle of the song, Arvin cast his eyes about and discerned a large cake with lighted candles, surrounded by a group of acquaintances...
In the center, Nita wore a white dress, holding a serving knife and paper plate. Her singing was among the loudest.