Chapter 231 - A day before Christmas. (1/2)

Sara woke up feeling refreshed and nervous at the same time.

She hadn't been able to hear from Muchen since the previous day so she had no idea what he was up to or whether he was on his way. Hoy knew nothing either.

It was finally the day they had all been waiting for. The day things would change for the Li family.

She was really eager to see Li Sun's reaction when she joins them. According to what she heard from Hoy, the others thought it was probably a bad idea since she might not like it but she didn't actually think so.

She strolled inside the kitchen to see Jianjun in the middle of preparing breakfast.

”Good morning Papa” She greeted before giving him a quick back hug.

”Good morning. Slept fine?”

She nodded. ”What are you making? It smells nice” She commented.

”Wait for it. It's something new I'm trying out. It's going to be my own special delicacy” He said with a wink.

”Oh.... When do I start making my own special delicacies?” She asked eagerly like a child wanting to know when she'll be given her favourite snack.

Sara watched him chuckle before turning to stir whatever was inside the pan on the fire.

”You can't make simple meals yet you're talking about special delicacies?” He mocked.

”I told you not to look down on me. Tell me.. What do you want me to help you do?” She rolled up her shirt's sleeves and looked at the table that was full of different ingredients.

He used his chin to point at the door ”You should go prepare yourself mentally for tonight.” He advised.

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Sara wondered what her Aunt was up to when she suddenly came to pull her out from the kitchen and led her outside the house.

”Did something happen?” She couldn't help but ask curiously.

”I just received a call now. They've been able to crack the codes in Joreen's principal's system. So I'll be going to get it tonight.” Cixi said to her in a whisper.

”Wow. Finally! What about the IP address? Were they able to track it?” Sara asked.

Cixi shook her head. ”They haven't been able to. But I believe we might be able to find a couple of things that may link us to the person.”

”Wait... What? You're going there this night? Weren't you supposed to go with me to the birthday party?”

An invitation card had been given to her family to be there. But Jianjun had refused to go, claiming it would be uncomfortable and besides, he had to open the restaurant.

She had pleaded with Cixi to go with her and now, this?

Cixi looked at her apologetically. ”They'll be going home for Christmas this evening. I was the one who kept them busy until now. I have to go get it this night else I won't be able to for the next few weeks. You know it's in another town and I cannot promise to make it to the hotel for her birthday party on time”

”Why do I feel that is just an excuse?” Sara gave her a questioning look.

Cixi sighed before patting Sara's head gently.

”I'm sorry Sara. But I really don't wish to embarrass you with my presence there” She sincerely apologized.