Chapter 81 Snow Ferret’s Thank You Gift
Today, the little ferret appeared at Tong Wanwan's doorstep again.
Unlike the last visit when he came with nothing, the little ferret today prepared a thank you gift—
Around its snow-white neck hung a small scarf with a blue auspicious cloud pattern. A bow tied in front made the scarf look rather heavy. At first glance, it looked like a little elf that had secretly run away from home, carrying its precious luggage to seek refuge with a friend.
"So cute..." Manager Tong was stunned. She opened the door, and the little ferret shook its ears at her and followed in, carrying a small bag on its back.
"Come here," she said with a smile, "Do you need me to help you untie it, Snowball~"
By the time Tong Wanwan reacted, she had already blurted out the nickname she had chosen in her mind when they last met.
Snowball? Qiao Xiuer was stunned for a moment, but didn't object. He just moved closer and raised his head slightly, indicating that she could help untie the bow on her scarf.
The bow was not tied too tightly and it loosened after two pulls. She also took the opportunity to straighten the little ferret's neck, which had been messed up by the small bundle and had a few tufts of white hair.
"Okay." Tong Wanwan helped it untie the small luggage and spread it out on the clean carpet.
The little ferret stood quietly and waited for a moment, but Tong Wanwan still hadn't opened the small bundle herself.
"?" It stretched out its claws and pushed the blue bundle over, staring at her without blinking with its two red crystal eyes.
Tong Wanwan realized belatedly: "This is... for me?"
The little ferret nodded.
The gift inside was bought by Qiao Xuer when he attended an auction not long ago. He thought it was very suitable for the girl, but he felt guilty about not taking advantage of her treatment and help for free, so he spent money to buy it.
Subconsciously, Tong Wanwan turned her head to glance at the little white lion lying next to her.
The little ferret didn't look like an ordinary animal; it must be an orc. Perhaps, it was someone the Marshal knew.
If that's the case, why would he give himself a gift?
Tong Wanwan opened the small bundle with some curiosity and was stunned - the bundle contained a small box of desserts and a jewelry box.
When the box was opened, not only her, but also Savannah and Daya who were watching held their breath for a moment.
Inside the velvet box was a cufflink that, while inconspicuous at first glance, was actually incredibly beautiful. No bigger than a thumb joint, it was inlaid with a red taffeta stone, which shone brightly under the light. Inside the jewelry box was a small card detailing the specific uses of the taffeta stone.
It was this use that made Qiao Xuer interested and he raised his sign to take a picture.
At auctions large and small across the Federation, most items have added value, not just antiques for viewing. This small piece of taffeta stone, though carved and crafted into cufflinks, has added value far exceeding the gem's original value.
Taaffeite incorporates the function of a spiritual energy container. As the name suggests, a spiritual energy container is a vessel that stores only spiritual energy. When the owner of the jewelry needs to use spiritual energy, the container draws the spiritual energy sealed within the gemstone for their use. After use, the container can continue to be used as long as they find someone willing to replenish their spiritual energy.
Because this type of auxiliary equipment can enable F-level people to "possess" spiritual power, many noble families with low levels but abundant financial resources will also use spiritual power containers to cultivate their children.
However, for the sake of fairness, such auxiliary tools are prohibited in the Federal Military Academy. In other words, those who can pass the military academy assessment and officially become students of the Federal Military Academy are those who truly possess mental power and are at level C or above.
Qiao Xi'er gave this gift for two reasons: First, if the doctor was unaware of her own healing abilities and was indeed F-rank, then the Taffi Stone might be helpful in situations where mental power was needed. Second, if the doctor was intentionally concealing her own mental power level, then the Taffi Stone's exposed C-rank energy would be enough to deceive others.
Tong Wanwan stared at the red taffeta stone for a few seconds, her eyes filled with confusion. Under the bewildered gaze of the little ferret, she closed the jewelry box.
Qiao Xiuer: “……?”
He considered everything very carefully, but forgot to consider the most fundamental point -
That is, Tong Wanwan would never accept expensive gifts from outsiders.
"Thank you, Snowball." She tilted her head and curled the corners of her lips. She only accepted the other box of desserts and tapped it with her fingertips. "I like this gift better."
After that, she put the jewelry inlaid with taffeta stones back into the small bag and helped the little ferret tie the knot.
"As for this, it's too valuable. I can't accept it." Tong Wanwan reached out and rubbed the little guy's head, saying, "Thank you for the gift. Give it to someone more important."
Qiao Xuer was silent for a moment.
Will an expensive gift make the recipient feel uneasy?
It seems that he was indeed rash and should have chosen a more suitable gift.
The little white lion originally had a look of surprise on his face, but when he saw the girl refused without hesitation, his expression relaxed.
He had only heard of snow foxes repaying favors, but he had never heard of snow ferrets giving gifts.
and……
Elvis felt a little depressed and aggrieved.
Just give him a gift and he will come.
He just took a quick glance and found that the spiritual power container made of Taffi Stone was indeed very useful to Wanwan.
Next time, he would personally choose a gift for her as "Elvis".
The red taffeta stone does not match Tong Wanwan's temperament.
Pure and deep black, or brilliant and warm gold, would be more suitable for girls.
Despite this, Tong Wanwan was still very happy to receive the dessert as a thank you gift. She saw the little ferret approaching her innocently, its eyes darting between her fingers, obviously wanting her to do something.
Tong Wanwan wanted to laugh: Is this why the other party wanted to give her a gift? To please her?
Unconsciously, Tong Wanwan's psychological bottom line has shifted from rubbing cute little animals to rubbing cute creatures. As long as it has a cute appearance, whether it is a real little animal or the second form of an orc, she will take it.
She stretched out her hand with a happy expression, and the little ferret cooperated by lying down and letting her stroke its back over and over again.
Compared to the last time, when his mental energy had just recovered from a period of turmoil and his spiritual sea was completely depleted, he received "treatment" this time. This time, the comforting didn't make him feel so comfortable that he fell asleep. But... it still made him feel calm and peaceful, as if he had been reborn.
Before leaving, the little ferret put on the scarf bag that Tong Wanwan had tied and tidied for it and left the pet shop.
After a few steps to an empty corner, Qiao Xiuer transformed back into human form, leaned against the wall, and carefully wrote down in his light brain -
"Next time you come back, give the physician a gift that no one will refuse."
There is another update tonight, please continue to collect~
(End of this chapter)
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