She stood against everyone, without bowing or being humble.
Aloof yet dignified, cold and pure, like the cold rain in early spring, the first snow in winter, and the snow lotus on an iceberg. It is distant and cold, yet carries a tenacious beauty.
As Lu Huan slowly approached, the discussions among the crowd came to an abrupt halt.
Lu Huan glanced at Su Qingci silently, pretended to look away casually, and then turned his gaze to Xu Wanqing.
He said calmly, "It's Sister Wanqing's birthday today, and I brought a small gift. I hope you won't dislike it."
Xu Wanqing took it with great joy and opened the gift Lu Huan gave her in front of everyone.
Inside was a golden glitter, and there was a golden hairpin inlaid with gemstone beads.
Everyone around complimented it, praising the exquisiteness and gorgeousness of the gold hairpin.
Lu Huan looked at it without any sadness or joy, but in his heart he thought that such a tacky gold item was really suitable for her.
He thought with disdain in his heart, but asked gently, "There is also a set of gilded utensils and a strong drawer box filled with jewelry for my sister. The housekeeper has sent it to my sister's room. Do you want to take a look?"
Xu Wanqing was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly came up to hug his arm, "Thank you, Brother Ziyi, for the gift. I like it very much."
Lu Huan's smile froze for a moment because of her action, and the curve of his mouth also faded a lot. "Then let's go and take a look?"
Xu Wanqing nodded, "Yes!" Then she hurriedly took a group of girls to her yard.
Once everyone who had been joining in the fun left, the place suddenly became much quieter.
Lu Huan didn't know what he was worried about. Maybe he was afraid that she would misunderstand?
At the moment when Xu Wanqing pounced on him, he subconsciously looked at Su Qingci's expression.
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