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Chapter 374: Distributing Gifts
Chapter 374: Distributing Gifts
The Qi King sensed a slight disturbance in the atmosphere among the children.
However, it wasn't a problem; he just needed to shower them with more affection.
"Someone save me, anyone!" Feng Xuanbo cried out.
"No more tests, please! I'm done for!"
Unfortunately, no one came to his rescue, and the Queen of Qi even smiled at him, saying, "Little Five is answering well; it seems like you've studied hard."
Feng Xuanbo:...
"Not at all, Mother."
There was no need to force the praise.
The entire household, full of these academic underachievers, knew the truth, and their brothers were no exception.
However, it was normal for parents to have a biased view of their children.
After experiencing a heart-pounding examination administered by their father, the young masters of the Qi Manor were left deflated.
They even lost interest in playing games and could only manage to dote on their sister, looking like fairies who had their energy drained.
Su Su didn't understand and looked left and right, thinking that her brothers were unhappy. She quickly took out the things she had kept and distributed them to her brothers.
These items were rewards given by the palace.
When Aunt Xiang was organizing them, Su Su watched from the sidelines, and for some items that she thought would suit her brothers, she asked Aunt Xiang to set them aside.
Now, the little girl started rummaging through Aunt Xiang's things: "This is for Eldest Brother, this for Third Brother, this for Fourth Brother, and this for Fifth Brother..."
After taking out the items, Su Su laid them out on a table nearby, whispering as she sorted them into piles for each brother.
Feng Xuanrui, the eldest, had been worrying about his father testing him again. But upon hearing his sister's mutterings, his attention shifted immediately.
As for his father's examination?
He didn't know, didn't care, and would just let things be.
At worst, he could just muddle through.
After all, it wasn't the first day his father knew that he was an academic underachiever.
His sister was the most important thing right now.
So, Feng Xuanrui moved closer.
Feng Xuanbin couldn't hold back anymore. He had originally wanted to bite Sixth Brother, but now he forgot about that, and the two heads squeezed closer, raising the temperature around Su Su.
However, she didn't feel uncomfortable; instead, she happily held her two brothers' hands, saying, "Eldest Brother, Seventh Brother, come and look at the gifts I picked for you."
Su Su had Aunt Xiang bring mostly small items, as larger ones were inconvenient to carry. Aunt Xiang suggested that they could be wrapped as gifts for future festivals or the young masters' birthdays.
Since the eldest brother's birthday was approaching, Su Su had already been thinking about what to give him.
So, she brought mostly small items.
The largest were several wolf-hair brushes and a brush washer.
They looked old but were exquisitely crafted and appeared very luxurious.
Among Feng Xuanrui's gifts were various gemstones, uncut rough gems of small sizes, and a packaged ink block.
However, Feng Xuan Cang's gift included a wolf-hair brush that looked familiar.
Feng Xuanrui looked left and right and muttered, "This brush looks strangely familiar."
Upon seeing that the children had prepared gifts for each other, the Qi King quickly waved his hand and said, "Go and see what your sister has prepared for you."
Hearing this, Feng Xuan Cang heaved a sigh of relief and moved closer with Feng Xuan Jie and Feng Xuanbo.
Su Su's eyes lit up when she saw her brothers approaching, and under the candlelight, they looked especially lively and adorable. "This pile is for Third Brother, that one is for Fourth Brother, and this is for Fifth Brother..."
Su Su didn't understand the true value of these gifts; she just thought that some items looked nice and suited her brothers, and a particular brush looked good and would be suitable for Third Brother.
The brush washer was nice and would suit Fourth Brother well. So would the handheld jade.
...
The little girl divided the items into piles depending on who she thought they were suitable for.
The brothers were unexpectedly touched that Su Su had prepared gifts for them, and their hearts were filled with warmth upon seeing the items.
Feng Xuan Cang smiled and thanked Su Su, stroking her soft fur, "Thank you, Third Brother, for your kindness."
Su Su happily lifted her little head, "You're welcome, Third Brother."
Feng Xuan Jie was not much of a talker, but he felt less restrained when among his siblings.
After receiving a pile of gold and silver beads and two jade handheld pieces from Su Su, his eyes stung with emotion as he softly said, "Thank you, little sister."
Su Su still proudly lifted her adorable little head, "You're welcome, Fourth Brother. You should smile more often; you're so handsome."
Feng Xuanbo received two exquisite jade pendants and a pile of small beads, among other gifts.
Although Feng Xuanbo was accustomed to fine things, the gifts from his little sister felt especially unique.
He carefully put away the items with a smile, "Thank you, my dear sister."
Su Su happily narrowed her cute round eyes, "You're welcome, Fifth Brother. Don't forget to study hard!"
Feng Xuan Cang secretly regretted not adding the word 'cute' earlier.
How could he have forgotten such an important adjective when his little sister was so adorable?
But it was too late now, as Little Five had already seized the opportunity.
He had forgotten to praise her additionally, all because of the unexpected gift!
It was indeed a moment of lapse!
Feng Xuan Jie also felt a little regretful, but there was no turning back now.
After squeezing past Feng Xuan Rui, he smiled and said, "Little sister, little sister, where's mine? Where is mine?"
Feng Xuan Rui was overjoyed to receive various jade trinkets, the largest being a purple jade hairpin that was crystal clear and seemed to have flowing water within.
Feng Xuan Rui happily put away the gifts, fearing that he might drop or damage them, and specifically asked Qing Shan to help him carry them.
Qing Shan carefully put away the items, holding each one tightly in his hands.
After Feng Xuan Rui had put away the gifts, he expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, my dear and adorable Su Su. May you always be safe and filled with joy."
Su Su, upon being thanked, excitedly nodded her head, "Yes, yes, I will listen to my brother."
The interaction between the two made the others' teeth sore.
They knew that Feng Xuan Rui and Su Su had met first and shared a life-and-death experience, a bond that they could never catch up to.
It was normal for the siblings to have a closer relationship, but it still made them jealous!
Why couldn't it be them instead?
Especially Feng Xuanbo, who couldn't help but think: At first, Little Six broke his head and ran away. If he had fought back then, would the one running away be him instead? Would the one who first met Su Su be him?
Alas, time couldn't be turned back.
In fact, Feng Xuanbo had thought carefully and felt that even if time could be turned back, he wasn't sure if he would accept this little girl when they first met, as Feng Xuan Rui had mentioned that she looked rather pitiful and dirty at first glance, though not ugly.
Feng Xuanbo wasn't a fan of ugly things, even though Su Su wasn't ugly.
However, at their first meeting, Su Su probably didn't look as lovely as she did now.
Hence, sometimes, fate seemed to be predetermined.
What was meant to be would be.
Jealousy was futile.
(End of Chapter)
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