Gift Giving

The new addition to Su Qingtang's wrist seemed to add a splash of life to her outfit, all while highlighting her slender wrist, and pale hands. Su Rui really has good taste, ah. The system commented.

This was a token of love between siblings and the atmosphere seemed to get impossibly warmer.

"Little Sister Qing-er" Lu Yeluo exclaimed. "Did you miss me?"

Su Qingtang looks at him and remembers his hasty escape last time. There was now a faint dark circles under his eyes and he seemed tired and overworked. It seemed he really wasn't living it up and was actually working hard. As expected of Prince Charming Yeluo. He never slacked when filming, This was why so many of his fans loved him.

"Miss who?" Su Qingtang giggled a bit as she teased him.

Lu Yeluo pouted adorably, his eyes looking like an abandoned puppies, before his eyes shine with a mysterious light. "How could you forget such a handsome face like mine? I'm not the nation's husband for nothing. You should be happy to ride on my coattails."

"How much is your face worth, ah? I've been looking for ways to make quick money." Su Qingtang joked, seeing him wallowing in vanity.

This comment did not faze Lu Yeluo, and he seemed to smile even brighter. His eyes shining in undisguised pride. "Billions, ah. Who wouldn't want a face like mine? Such a handsome face, what's these to not want?"

Su Qingtang giggles and they both laughed, creating a pretty picture, before Su Qingtang is pulled away again to socialize with other people.

Kim Suho, on the other side of the party looked at his boss who hadn't gone to congratulate the birthday girl even though it was obvious he wanted to and sighed. He looked down at the box in his arms and smiled. He wondered if this would really work after all.

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Su Qingtang left the hall for a breath of fresh air. She felt as though if she stayed inside for more time she would suffocate on the smell of perfume. Individually, the smell wasn't so obnoxious but imagine standing in a crowd of flowers, each stronger than the other. It's a miracle she didn't faint.

While Su Qingtang left the hall, she didn't dare to go outside so she stood by a window to look. Her dress didn't offer any protection from the cold. It would be suicide to go out there without a coat.

She watched the trees as the stubborn leaves that wouldn't let go finally relinquished their hold on the tree to follow the wind to where it would lead them and smiled. Leaning against the wall and losing herself to her thoughts as she stared indefinitely outside.

Ehem.

Someone cleared their throat. Su Qingtang looked up surprise, before hurriedly fixing her posture into one that looked more presentable instead of the slouched position she had unknowingly relaxed into. She hadn't heard anyone coming, how had they managed to sneak up on her?

Lu Yexuan watched her swiftly fixing her position in mild amusement. He tapped the box in his hand thoughtfully.

"Hello."

"Hey."

Awkward silence. They didn't really seem to have a lot to talk to each other about. Lu Yexuan wasn't much of a talker, and Su Qingtang didn't know how to start conversation.

Lu Yexuan handed her a small box. Looking at the box Su Qingtang noticed many holes dotting the top and sides. It was strange, and not easy to discover unless one carefully looked at the box at close range. What kind of designing went into making such a box? She was stunned as she shuffled the heavy box around in her hands. Why would a box need ventilation?

"Open it." Lu Yexuan urged. His eyes twinkling a bit. He seeming faintly exited?

Su Qingtang lowered her head and examined the box, trying to find an opening. Her hair falling in waves and framing her face. She wasn't extraordinarily beautiful, but she was still a catch.

Thump.

Su Qingtang almost dropped the box in surprise and mild horror.

"System! Did the box just move?" Su Qingtang screeched in her heart. Damn! I'm sure I felt something move. I wasn't hallucinating was i?

The system rubbed its eyes hard. It seemed to be seeing things. Both the system and host seemed to be sharing symptoms of hallucinations, they concluded.

Su Qingtang found a hidden flap and opened the box carefully. She was ready and prepared to defend against all sneak attacks.

Large doe eyes stared up at her. Su Qingtang stared back. A large creature and a larger small creature stared at each other in surprise.

"Do like it?" Lu Yexuan asked, his voice carrying a hint of uncertainty.

Two pairs of eyes moved to stare at him. Su Qingtang who was still shocked didn't register what he said until a few seconds later.

"Bunny!" She exclaimed, her eyes lighting up in joy. Not caring about looking proper. Su Qingtang hurried and put down the box before scooping up the creature inside.

Not expecting such a large reaction from her Lu Yexuan watched mutely as she hugged the rabbit to her chest.

Frightened out of his mind, the little black bunny tried to escape and launched himself to Lu Yexuan for fear for its life. It was just living its normal bunny life when it was placed in a box and shipped to a mad man. What wrong did it commit in this past? Little Bunny will change!

Su Qingtang froze looking at the bunny that had run away from her as a wave of sadness washes over her… That's right. That's not her bunny, her Bun Bun would never run away from her like that. It seemed she had gotten a bit over-exited at the prospect of seeing her Bun Bun again.

Mistaking her expression as one that displayed her sadness that the bunny escaped. Lu Yexuan pats her head and returns the reluctant bunny back to its new owner.