The restaurant was abuzz with excitement.
Everyone was delighted by this Christmas gift from God.
The white snake raised its head from Xiao Xiao's wrist, and Little White Fox opened its eyes.
The transparent glass reflected a flash of scarlet and rose red.
Inside, snowflakes drifted down in lazy spirals.
The unexpected snowfall lifted everyone's spirits even higher.
Laughter and cheerful chatter filled the air.
They didn't spend long eating, since the girls couldn't wait to go for a walk outside.
As snowflakes filled the sky, colorful, dazzling lights stretched as far as the eye could see. Nearly every shop entrance had a Christmas tree of a different size, with stars of various colors twinkling on its branches.
They lit up every snowflake.
"Ah, look! What a huge Christmas tree!"
One of the girls exclaimed in delight, excitement bringing a flush to the cheeks mostly hidden behind her scarf.
"Seriously! It's beautiful!"
The girls all started jogging toward it, their eyes sparkling.
"Wow, that really is a tall Christmas tree."
Zhang Bo raised his eyebrows. "Impressive."
"There are lots of presents piled underneath it, too."
Zhuge Yun had sharp eyes. Through the densely packed, surging crowd, he caught a fleeting glimpse of the presents.
"They're probably decorations."
Zhang Bo didn't give it much thought.
"No, they look like real presents."
Zhao Luzheng narrowed his eyes slightly. "I think it's an event run by the nearby mall."
"Mm."
Xiao Xiao caught a few snippets of conversation with his sharp ears and quickly figured out the gist. "Looks like you can exchange shopping receipts from the mall for presents beneath the Christmas tree."
"Each present corresponds to a different price range."
"Whether you pick the most expensive present in that range or the cheapest depends on your luck."