Chapter 1289 Recordings of Birthday Wishes


    “Well, you said it yourself.” Oscar didn’t seem pleased.


    He believed in keeping one’s word and actions consistent. Changing one’s mind like this wasn’t the


    right way to do things; itcked integrity.


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    Seeing Oscar’s displeasure, Sonia dared not refuse anymore and said, “I’ll do it, Old Mr. Ryker. Please


    don’t be upset.


    “Woof! Woof!”


    Everyone erupted inughter as Sonia’s face turned beet red, wanting nothing more than to bury


    herself.


    “Emmeline, I didn’t know you were hiding such talents.” Oscar turned to Emmeline. “That said, I like


    your role. We can write together whenever you’re free.”


    “I dare not, Grandfather.” Emmeline smiled. “I’ve merely adopted the alias of Aurora Winters for


    entertainment and participated in a fewpetitions. I honestly didn’t think I’d win any of them. It was


    purely by chance.”


    “Don’t be so modest!” Oscar was delighted. “Your achievements bring honor to the family. It reflects


    well on me as well.”


    “Thank you for your encouragement, Grandfather!” Emmeline replied happily.


    Abel held Emmeline’s hand with suppressed ecstasy and said, “How dare you keep this from your


    husband? You better be ready for what I’ll do-” To you tonight.


    Emmeline hurriedly covered her husband’s mouth, not letting him finish his words. “There are a bunch


    of people around!” she reprimanded in a whisper.


    So, Abel could only whisper in her ear, “Once we’re home tonight…”


    Emmeline blushed.


    While Emmeline and Abel were yfully teasing each other, Sonia was seething with anger. First, they


    treat me like a thespian, and then they make me bark like a dog! How dare they bully me like this?!


    “Mom,” Sonia whispered to Micha. “When are we going to pull our trump card out?! I can’t take it


    anymore! I want that Emmeline to be done with. I don’t want to wait a minute longer!”


    “Soon,” Micha whispered back. “When everyone’s birthday wishes start ying, ours will follow suit.


    Be patient. Emmeline won’t stay smug much longer.”


    The garden was filling up with more and more guests, eaching to wish Old Mr. Ryker a happy


    birthday.


    In previous years, some guests would bring banners with congrattory messages, often with well-


    wishes from their businesses or personal connections. These banners were vibrant and eye-catching,


    adorning the garden and creating a festive atmosphere. However, with the advancement of technology


    in recent years, these traditional banners have been reced by congrattory videos. Now, various


    companies, individuals, and families would prerecord their greetings and send them on USB drives as


    part of their gifts.


    As the USB drives were collected, the emcee, with Old Mr. Ryker’s approval, began to project the


    videos onto the stage backdrop.


    The guests watched the prerecorded birthday wishes as if they were watching a movie, creating an


    exciting and immersive experience. This modern approach not only reduced post-event waste but also


    proved to be more convenient and engaging.


    It began with the Harrowgate family from Struyria. The head of the family stood alongside. his children,


    grandchildren, and children-inw, totaling about ten people. They all stood together and offered their


    blessings, wishing Mr. Ryker a life as abundant as the eastern sea and longevity exceeding the


    southern mountains.


    Oscar was delighted, squinting his eyes as he chuckled and nodded repeatedly.


    Next came the Harrowgate family members, who were also present at the gathering. They had met


    with Old Mr. Ryker in the hall earlier, and their gift had been listed on the gift registry in advance,


    ensuring everything was in order.


    Following this pattern, most of the video greetings yed out. Some videos even came from overseas,


    containing gifts and well-wishes, but the senders themselves were absent. For such cases, the Ryker


    family would send acknowledgments afterward, as there was no formal. reception for these guests.


    Micha and Sonia sat together, their hearts pounding. With each video yed, they couldn’t help but


    hold their breath.


    They had no idea where their USB drive was in the queue, as it could have been copied to any


    position. Perhaps the next one would be theirs.


    After four or five more video greetings, the moment they had been waiting for finally arrived -their video


    greeting started ying!