Meanwhile, Su Jiameng was pondering how to apply for tasks to earn Plane Points, when Gu Ningzhi returned with loads of shopping bags. Seeing him almost buried by the pile, Su Jiameng seriously doubted how celebratory this potentially chaotic scene would turn out to be.

"Doesn’t seem like anyone here is a child, right? Why’d you buy all these drinks and juices?" Su Jiameng squatted down, picking over the items Gu Ningzhi had bought with an expression full of disdain. But with the bandages in the way, Gu Ningzhi couldn’t see it.

Gu Ningzhi smugly hummed twice, lit a cigarette, and slowly exhaled a circle of white smoke. Su Jiameng frowned in displeasure, she absolutely hated smoking, even more so passive smoking. If the situation allowed, she would have loved to throw a shoe at him.

"They’re obviously for you, little one..." Gu Ningzhi said, casting a provoking glance at Su Jiameng and lingering around the area below the neck and above the abdomen for a couple of seconds before cracking an annoyingly sly smile, "Besides, aren’t you supposed to be feeding your two little buns at home? Drinking isn’t good for your health, be careful your babies won’t want you."

Su Jiameng’s face darkened, nearly reaching for a drink to throw at him. Does this guy think drinking is harmful but passive smoking is healthy?

This person’s brain is definitely miswired, it’s a pity he doesn’t get it checked or go for a brain scan.

"Say one more obnoxious word, and I’ll make sure you regret it," Su Jiameng muttered under her breath, then suddenly raised her voice, asking, "I heard from Li You earlier that you’re celebrating... with all these basic things?"

"Don’t be so dismissive. As someone who wanders alone and sleeps rough, I’m lucky to afford these things with Credit Points. If today’s event hadn’t been so uplifting, I wouldn’t have splurged my savings."

Gu Ningzhi grinned, his neat white teeth almost blinding Su Jiameng, "Oh, actually just below us, there’s an entertainment room, perfect for celebrating."

Su Jiameng fell silent, deciding it was best not to converse with such a cheeky, unserious guy, or she’d risk a heart attack.

"By the way, are we really not going to get caught having a celebratory party here just like that?"

Luo Xin, now a loli, crossed her arms with a slightly annoyed expression. When her gaze landed on Gu Ningzhi, the expression intensified, "And honestly, celebrating’s pretty boring. If there’s nothing else, I think I’ll take off first."

"Luo Xin, don’t say that. You know they say the most dangerous place is the safest. No one will suspect we’re having a party here. Besides, after being exhausted for so long, playing and celebrating can really ease the nerves."

Though Gu Ningzhi didn’t move to stop her, his words were clear: no one’s leaving, "Plus, the effects of the previous drugs haven’t worn off yet; it’ll be trouble to head out like this."

Luo Xin’s expression shifted but she ultimately sighed with resignation, joining this self-confessedly boring "celebration."

Below this floor was a large entertainment hall. From the desolate and unfrequented look around, it didn’t seem like a public place but rather someone’s private little space. Faced with her questioning gaze, Gu Ningzhi warmly provided an explanation.

As he sorted the large pile of bags beside him, he remarked with a touch of nostalgia and sentiment, "This place is very safe; it’s a private spot I set up back during school days, highly confidential. I often came here for some peace and quiet in the past."

Gu Ningzhi got up to switch on all the equipment, while Su Jiameng and the others lounged on the sofa, staring into space. After a while, she noticed Gu Ningxuan was staring intently at a certain spot, and couldn’t help but ask, "What’s up?"

Startled back to the present by Su Jiameng’s voice, Gu Ningxuan awkwardly pulled his gaze away, trying to maintain his poker face, "Oh, nothing."

Su Jiameng scratched her nose, not pressing further since he didn’t want to explain. Only when no one was watching did Gu Ningxuan sneak another glance at that spot, noticing an inconspicuous pattern on the edge of the coffee table... the Gu Family crest...

"Everything’s ready, everyone. Let’s all enjoy ourselves while we have the time. I’ll cover all the expenses, so don’t hold back," Gu Ningzhi offered. Having been away from here for decades, he was a bit rusty with the long-unused equipment, spending some time to reacquaint himself.