Xiao Tong, Something Happened

An Xiaotong quickly walked over to the watch counter, her light brown eyes filled with concentration as she stared unblinkingly at the rows of watches beneath the glass display.

She remembered that Bai Ye often took out a gold pocket watch to check the time.

And Bai Ye hated wasting time most of all.

She remembered what he liked and what he disliked.

So An Xiaotong decided to give him a watch as a birthday present. She thought Bai Ye would definitely like it. That way, he would not need to take out his pocket watch whenever he wanted to check the time.

Bai Ye hated trouble.

Just then, the persistent saleswoman caught up with her again.

"Honored lady, your taste is truly exceptional. Starshine watches are all handcrafted masterpieces, renowned for their outstanding quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and innovative technology. They are the finest choice for every successful individual.

"Please allow me to presumptuously recommend this watch to you..."

"Please take out the first one on the second row. Thank you." An Xiaotong interrupted the saleswoman's endless sales pitch.

"Of course, ma'am. The first one on the second row, correct? Just a moment."

The saleswoman put on white gloves, carefully removed the watch, placed it on a wooden tray, and presented it to An Xiaotong.

An Xiaotong picked up the dark gold watch and examined it closely in her hand.

The watch face was not a flashy bright gold, but a warm, understated dark gold. Only under the light did it quietly reveal a delicate, gilded sheen.

The hour markers were adorned with tiny pear-cut white diamonds, like stars hidden behind clouds in the night sky—never deliberately showing off, yet impossible to conceal in their refinement.

She had picked out this watch long ago. It was also the most understated