Chapter 412

Xiao Qiu handed the apple, which she had shaped into a little rabbit, to Xiaoxia and then explained:

"Little Red... said she's going to training. She can't participate in the competition this time, which is a big blow to her. As for Xiao Chun..."

Yu Muqiu paused for a moment, a gentle smile appearing on his lips:

"She's probably preparing a birthday party for Fang Ming."

"Ah... tomorrow is Fang Ming's birthday..."

Xiaoxia vaguely remembered that this had indeed happened.

But then he asked Xiao Qiu with a puzzled look, "Why didn't you go and prepare?"

Xiao Qiu is Fang Ming's cousin.

Xiao Qiu smiled and said, "I'll send my birthday wishes to Brother Fang Ming tomorrow, but before that..."

Xiao Qiu peeled another apple. Looking at the white apple without its peel, she murmured to herself, "... I'll leave the space for them."

It's unclear who she meant by "them."

Volume 4 <Magic Autumn> Theatrical Edition and Season 3: Chapter 445 Xiao Chun and Aurora's Gift

There was a gift box in front of Xiao Chun.

Inside the gift box was a fountain pen that she had carefully selected for Fang Ming.

This pen is no ordinary pen; it's a specially signed pen that she obtained from a literary master through her parents' connections.

If it were put at an auction, it could probably fetch tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of yuan.

This is a gift that Xiao Chun prepared for Fang Ming.

Because she knew that Fang Ming was a writer. Although Fang Ming didn't usually use a fountain pen to write books, a fountain pen wasn't just for use; it was a symbol of status and position.

Xiao Chun knew that Fang Ming was a world-renowned writer, which was why he chose such a fountain pen, and it was even possible that this fountain pen was not worthy of Fang Ming.

However, it was thanks to Fang Ming's identity that Xiao Chun was able to obtain this fountain pen.

Otherwise, her parents wouldn't allow her to spend so lavishly to please a... complete stranger.

"Will Brother Fang Ming like it? Hmm... he probably will... Honestly, I should have just asked him directly... Xiao Chun, why don't you dare to ask him..."

Xiao Chun held the gift box containing the fountain pen with trepidation.

She wasn't sure what Fang Ming liked, and she didn't have the courage to ask. She had originally planned to make some pastries for Fang Ming that day, which was one of her best skills.

But after learning that Fang Ming's cooking skills were exceptionally high, Xiao Chun didn't dare to show off her limited abilities in front of Fang Ming.

All she could do was offer Fang Ming what she considered to be her most precious and valuable possessions.

She hoped that Fang Ming accept her feelings and that their relationship could become closer.

More than half of the 17th had passed. Gazing at the sunset outside, Xiao Chun cheered herself up, hoping that her Fang Ming would accept her gift.

"Okay... I've decided, I'll go find Brother Fang Ming and give him my birthday wishes as soon as midnight is over!"

Logically, birthday wishes should involve preparing a cake and candles, and at an appropriate time, having everyone offer their blessings and gifts together; only then should it be considered a proper birthday celebration.

But Fang Ming probably knew what the Magical Girls were thinking, so he told Magical Girls in advance that they didn't need to go to great lengths for his birthday.

No one knows when the Demons will arrive. If possible, he Hope Magic girls can focus their energy on improving themselves.

Even taking a day off to relax is better than celebrating his birthday.

In other words, Fang Ming doesn't like this kind of ritual. He's happy as long as the Magical Girls give him a gift and say 'Happy Birthday'.

That's why Xiao Chun planned to go find Fang Ming after midnight.

She wanted to be the first person to Fang Ming a happy birthday and the first person to give Fang Ming a gift.

But... she's not the only one who thinks this way.

"Hey, Cow Girl, you didn't go to training? Planning to sneak away?"

At Xiao Chun's bedroom window, Aurora, who had just finished training, stood on the edge of Xiao Chun window, covered in sweat.

Xiao Chun smiled, but a vein throbbed on her forehead as she turned to Aurora and said:

"First of all, don't call me 'Cow Girl,' and secondly... are all people from the Americas District this rude? Get out of here!"

Xiao Chun pointed to the doorway.

Aurora nonchalantly shrugged and jumped out of the window.

"I've already come in through the window, it's too much trouble to go through the door again... Hmm? Is this the gift you're planning to give to the old man?"

Aurora, with her sharp eyes, immediately spotted the gift box in Xiao Chun's hand and guessed its purpose.

Xiao Chun raised her chin slightly, looking a little smug, and said:

"Of course, this is the most precious gift I can prepare. It's a fountain pen signed by a famous artist. Brother Fang Ming will definitely love it!"

"Hmph, when it comes to fame, no one is as famous as this old man," Aurora scoffed, pulling out a gift she had prepared from behind her back.

She actually brought a gift.

Although the gift wasn't for Xiao Chun...

The gift in Aurora's hand was a small box about the length of her arm. She twirled it with one hand, as if spinning a stick, until it came to rest steadily in her palm. Then, she smiled at Xiao Chun, her eyes narrowing:

Guess what this is?

"Hmm..."

Xiao Chun tilted her head, staring intently at the gift Aurora had prepared, deep in thought.

This gift box doesn't look like it can hold anything too big. It's too small to be a weapon, but it's also too big for stationery like pens or calligraphy brushes...

So what could it be?

Xiao Chun thought for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

Aurora then triumphantly revealed the answer:

"It's a spatula!"

"?"

Xiao Chun froze, staring in astonishment at Aurora.

Aurora repeated even more proudly, "It's a spatula! I think the uncle will definitely like it!"

"Wait a minute! So why is it a spatula!?"

Xiao Chun exclaimed in surprise, but the next second, Xiao Chun froze, suddenly recalling the scene of Fang Ming preparing dinner last night.

While cooking, Fang Ming glanced at the spatula in his hand and complained, "This spatula isn't very good quality..."

It was just a casual complaint...

But to everyone's surprise, Aurora seized on this and gave Fang Ming a gift!

Xiao Chun's eyes widened, and she pointed at Aurora, saying:

"Playing the cheater!!!"

"Hmph, you just didn't expect that, so don't blame me for cheating!"

Now, the smug one has changed from Xiao Chun to Aurora.

(Hahaha, the fountain pen that Xiao Chun went to so much trouble to get seems to be inferior to Aurora's spatula wwwww)

(That's how cultured people are; Xiao Chun really suffered from being too cultured.)

(I can't help but laugh. Xiao Chun's family is a scholarly family, so the first thing that comes to mind is literature.)

(Plus, my cousin is also a famous writer, so I guess he's quite popular with Xiao Chun's family, lol)

(This is a huge victory for the uncultured Aurora www)

([Aurora]: Who are you calling uncultured?! Give me your address if you dare!!)

(Wow, I've finally appeared! www)

(Www got anxious)

"Little Red! Calm down! Calm down--!"

In the Witch's Garden, among the Magical Girls who had temporarily stopped to rest and admire the Sky Screen, Yu Muqiu was tightly holding Aurora, who was about to execute the barrage of bullets in the Sky Screen, to prevent her from actually causing a scene.

Aurora was so angry that her face turned bright red.

She wasn't angry about her lack of education; everyone knew she hadn't received much formal schooling, and the Americas District were a place that believed in "happy education," so Aurora was indeed uneducated.

What angered her was that the comments on the Xiao Chun stream were saying that Xiaochun was uncultured!

So what! Just because that Cow Girl educated doesn't make her superior! She still lost to her when it came to choosing a gift!!

However, Sky Screen, please don't display gifts!

That's great, it's given that wretched Cow Girl a shortcut!

Aurora was very angry.

Having already been scolded by a certain Witch all day and harboring a lot of resentment, seeing what Sky Screen said only added fuel to the fire!

However, Aurora's anger was immediately interrupted by the Witch:

"Quiet down, everyone! Focus on your anime! Anyone who makes a sound will have their training doubled today!!"

"... yes."

Aurora regained her composure.

Although it had only been a day, the Witch had clearly established absolute authority among them.

This is like a teacher scolding a student...

No one is unafraid of their homeroom teacher!

Even Yu Muqiu couldn't help but tremble when he heard the Witch's reprimand.

This makes one wonder what exactly the Witch Lesos did to these Magical Girls.

The argument between Xiao Chun and Aurora didn't last long.

Since the gift has already been prepared, the question now is who will be the first person to give Fang Ming the gift at midnight.

Upon realizing this, Xiao Chun and Aurora's gazes sharpened.

Their gazes met in mid-air, the sparks of electricity in their eyes colliding and crackling.

After exchanging glances for a while, Xiao Chun suddenly smiled and said softly to Aurora:

"Little Red, you still have training to do, right? After all, you want to participate in our battle against the Demons, right?"

"I have my own training plan, so you don't need to worry about it, 'senior'."

Aurora returned Xiao Chun's smile.

Despite their apparent smiles, the atmosphere between the two was as cold as the dead of winter.

The two smiled at each other for a moment, then Xiao Chun's smile suddenly vanished, and she glared at Aurora, saying:

"I will absolutely not hand over this 'first place' to you!"

"What a coincidence, that's what I was thinking too!"

After Aurora finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the room again.

But in the next instant, the two of them leaped towards the window almost simultaneously!

Aurora intended to leave through the window, but Xiao Chun held onto Aurora's arm tightly, preventing her from running away through the window.

"Seriously! I already said I wanted to use the door!"

Xiao Chun gritted her teeth and said to Aurora.

Aurora struggled and said, "Then let me go! Let me through the door!!"

"No! This is my room! So if anyone's leaving, I should be the one leaving first!!"

"Do you even want to hear what you're saying! Leaving a guest alone in your room is much stranger!"

"You're not a guest!"

"It's even stranger to leave a stranger in your bedroom!! Get out of my way, Cow Girl!!"