Chapter 946: Beneath the Floral Cloth

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Huang Fei’s smile widened as she said, “You’re still young, yet you sure know it’s important to save yourself from embarrassment. Of course, this cake is for you! Don’t be shy; everyone has their first time. Not having eaten cake before is nothing to be embarrassed about. Go ahead, take it and try it! This isn’t just any cake; it’s an expensive one. I bet the cake your family ordered today isn’t as good as this. If you’re interested in getting one from this bakery, I can give you the address.”

Su Li, even with his limited understanding, could see that Huang Fei wasn’t there to celebrate his birthday; she was simply trying to outshine his mother.@@novelbin@@

He didn’t like the idea of Huang Fei overshadowing his mom, especially since he had eaten birthday cake before. Why did she insist he hadn’t?

Before they got the new oven, his mother had made small cakes for him and his siblings to enjoy. Those cakes were not only delicious but also beautifully crafted—nothing a bakery could produce could compare!

Despite his upbringing, Su Li didn’t take the cake Huang Fei offered. Instead, he firmly stated, “Auntie, I’ve really had cake before. I don’t want your cake. My family didn’t order one today because my mom is making a cake for my birthday herself. Later, she’s going to bake with everyone, and her cakes are way prettier and tastier than yours!”

Gu Zi had initially thought this little matter was hardly worth a comparison. Huang Fei seemed intent on making a scene, and in light of Su Li’s birthday, she could have her moment. But now, with her son unwilling to let Huang Fei take the spotlight, Gu Zi felt no obligation to indulge her.

She couldn’t understand what was going through Huang Fei’s mind. Here she was, hosting a birthday party for her son, and this woman still tried to steal the limelight.

It was no surprise that Huang Fei ended up embarrassed.

Without hesitation, Gu Zi echoed Su Li’s words to Huang Fei and the crowd, saying, “Su Li is right; the cake is homemade. I’ve already made two, and we’ll bake more together in a bit. There will be plenty of cake today!

“Today, we don’t lack for cake, Huang Fei, but your gesture is appreciated. Su Li thinks my food is the best, and with what you’ve said, he surely won’t want to accept your gift. I apologize for that.”

Huang Fei was taken aback by Su Li’s rejection; she hadn’t expected it at all. She couldn’t believe he had truly eaten a real birthday cake before. Did Gu Zi really think she could bake something worthwhile? Ridiculous!

Huang Fei scoffed, “Gu Zi, I’m not trying to be rude, but you’re being quite stingy. You invite everyone over to celebrate Su Li’s birthday and can’t even buy a decent cake? You want to make one yourself? Do you think cake-making is that simple?”

Coming from a privileged background, Huang Fei had consumed her fair share of exquisite cakes but had never baked one herself. To her, making a cake was a complex task meant for professional pastry chefs. The idea that Gu Zi could make a decent cake was laughable; she probably just threw something together to fool everyone.

The murmurs among the other parents began to rise. “So they’re having the kids come over to bake cakes instead of just enjoying them? That seems a bit petty, doesn’t it? If we had known, we could have brought a cake for Su Li too. It’s all about making the kids happy, after all.”

“Why are you speaking so loudly? You think Mrs. Su doesn’t care about appearances? I heard the Su family is expanding their pig farm, so maybe they’ve poured all their funds into that. Financial struggles are common in business, and we can all understand that. But honestly, if it’s about making cakes, it’s a great opportunity for the kids to practice their skills. They’ve all had real cakes before; why fuss over this?”

“Let’s not even mention practicing skills. I’ve heard baking isn’t exactly easy; it’s not as simple as it sounds. We’re just here to let the kids have some fun and build a rapport with Mrs. Su. Let’s all try to be supportive and not come off as dull.”

Gu Zi listened to the chatter and felt relieved that these parents still had some sense. However, she was surprised to hear about the pig farm’s expansion. It seemed that Su Shen was making significant moves lately. Fortunately, the older man was skilled at concealing his financial strength, and there wasn’t really any cash flow issue at all.

Not feeling the need to rush her response, Gu Zi walked over to the cake cart and slowly pulled back the floral-patterned cloth covering the cakes.

Today, she wore a simple yet elegant dress, exuding beauty and grace.

Su Li and Gao Ming quickly followed her, walking proudly behind her like two little sentinels. The other parents, drawn by curiosity, turned their attention to the reveal, eager to see what treasures lay beneath the floral cloth.