Imagine a high-ranking official like a vice-minister going shopping at a mall. It would be a lie to say the mall manager wasn't nervous. In fact, he was so nervous that his vest and palms were covered in cold sweat.

“Deputy…” The mall manager’s smile was forced. It wasn’t that he couldn’t smile anymore, but he was too nervous in front of the deputy… so much so that he didn’t even know how to smile. “What do you want to buy? I’ll have someone prepare it right away. Please come to my office for some tea first.”

Although the deputy was a woman, she was known for being approachable. After all, she was a high-ranking official, so the mall manager felt that he couldn't be careless.

The deputy... originally came to the best shopping mall in B City by himself to stroll around, so that he could bring back a gift for Yuanyuan when he went back tomorrow.

Since taking five-year-old Yuanyuan from the orphanage in B City to live with him twenty years ago, the deputy... every time he goes on a business trip, no matter where he goes, he brings Yuanyuan a gift.

Gradually, as the number of gifts increased, Yuan Yuan's initial surprise turned into taking it for granted. Once, when she was away on a business trip, she suddenly felt unwell and forgot to bring Yuan Yuan a gift, which made her very angry.

This is Huiwen's only bloodline left behind. For this reason, she even had to stay in the orphanage for five years. The guilt in her heart was indescribable. Every time, she could only express it through her actions.

Ever since Yuanyuan threw a tantrum because I forgot to buy her a gift, the vice president... no matter how busy he is or how unwell he is, he will personally go to the most famous shopping mall in the area to choose a gift for Yuanyuan.

The name Yuanyuan always reminded her of her short-lived mother-daughter relationship with Huiwen, which she disliked very much. She had wanted to change Yuanyuan's name, but she couldn't resist her crying and fussing, so she had to give up.

Zhang Yuanyuan, Zhang is Huiwen's surname, and Yuanyuan takes Huiwen's surname.

"No need." The deputy waved his hand at the mall manager. "I bought the gift for my niece. It's better if I choose it myself."

Upon hearing what the deputy said, the mall manager dared not say anything more and could only follow behind the deputy step by step.

The deputy... took a few steps forward, then, as if remembering something, turned to the manager behind him and asked, "Can we still buy cloth tigers now?"

The mall manager was taken aback, somewhat confused. "A cloth tiger?"

The deputy nodded, "Yes, cloth tiger. I remember my daughter loved playing with cloth tigers when she was little. Since her mother likes them, I think Yuanyuan will like them too."

The mall manager said with difficulty, "Deputy... I'm afraid it will be difficult to find a cloth tiger now."

The deputy took a deep breath. "Never mind, I was just asking casually. There's no need to go out of your way to find it."

Before the words had even finished, the deputy... had already started walking forward with faltering steps. Judging from her back, she looked like an elderly woman, and you couldn't tell at all that she was in a high position.

The mall manager secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that this deputy manager was indeed as approachable as rumored.

The deputy... This time when she went shopping, although she brought that female bodyguard, she didn't let her come into the mall. She wanted to choose a gift for Yuanyuan like an ordinary grandmother buying something for her niece.

Over the years, her health has deteriorated, and she doesn't know how many more years she can stay with Yuanyuan. She wants to do everything she can to make her happy.

Yuanyuan was spoiled by her, and her taste was incredibly picky. Having studied abroad for so many years, she had seen all sorts of expensive things, but there was nothing she particularly liked. Suddenly, she thought of the cloth tiger that Huiwen loved most when she was little. Maybe Yuanyuan would like it.

Mother and daughter, even if they are separated by death shortly after birth, it cannot sever many things that are carried in their blood.

I don't know where to buy a plush tiger.

The deputy... walked towards the exit of the mall, thinking to himself.

As soon as she stepped outside, she heard a familiar voice. Looking closely, she realized it was the little girl who had helped her up in the bathroom.

An inexplicable feeling of affection, along with a deep-seated fondness for the girl, made her unable to resist walking towards her.

Xu Moran was unaware that the deputy was walking towards her, still engrossed in talking to the street vendor.

She immediately spotted a small toy being sold by a vendor and was asking him how much it cost.

Don't let the fact that this small vendor is just a shrewd businessman who sets up stalls everywhere. He immediately noticed that Xu Moran really liked the plush tiger and started asking for an exorbitant price. "Little girl, don't underestimate this tiger just because it's small. Look at the craftsmanship, it's so exquisite, and the fabric is full of childhood memories for our generation. The reason I'm asking for two hundred is because my eighty-year-old mother sewed it stitch by stitch. I'm only asking two hundred because I see you really like it. If it were anyone else, I wouldn't sell it to them for less than five hundred."

Xu Moran pondered for a moment. Two hundred yuan was a bit expensive for such a plush tiger, but as the saying goes, "a thousand pieces of gold cannot buy what the heart desires." Although it was just a plush tiger, Xu Moran liked it very much.

If she couldn't afford even one toy she liked when she was little, now, even though she doesn't earn a lot of money, she can still buy what she likes. There's no way around it; she's never been demanding and is easily satisfied.

"Alright." Xu Moran really liked the plush tiger so much that she gritted her teeth and nodded, "Two hundred it is, I'll take this tiger."

"Miss." Just as Xu Moran was about to take out the money, a voice came from behind her.

She turned around and saw that it was the vice president calling her. A little surprised, she looked around to make sure there were no other girls besides her, then tapped the tip of her nose and asked uncertainly, "Are you talking to me?"

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