Lin Yun had never imagined that the wedding anniversary he had originally planned to spend alone, immersed in remembrance and melancholy, would end up becoming a noisy family outing with two children in tow.
Listening to the clerk's endless explanations alone at the counter had turned into a cheerful conversation among the three of them and the clerk.
Lin Yun was not good at communicating, but he could convey his needs precisely. Lin Xiaolu disliked talking to people, but her cute appearance and hair-trigger temperament made others unable to resist teasing her. Xia Liang was the most talkative of the three; she could always charm the clerk into a good mood, quickly bringing both sides together.
The shopping trip became easy and enjoyable.
Some people misunderstood them along the way, even assuming they were a family and praising Lin Yun. "Your two daughters are both so adorable." Lin Yun had no choice but to offer a brief explanation. Xia Liang looked rather pleased, while Lin Xiaolu wore a stiff little expression. She did not exactly look angry, but no one could tell what she was feeling.
They visited many stores before finally finding a suitable gift in a jewelry shop called Shikuiqi Jewelry Store.
It was a crystal necklace with a silver chain and a pendant made from rose quartz—pink crystal. The rose quartz had been cut into a shape resembling a cherry blossom and encircled with a gold rim, making it look fresh and lovely.
Lin Xiaolu liked the accessory quite a bit, though she could not say why. Xia Liang felt that the design was a little old-fashioned, but she kept quiet after reading the mood. In the end, Lin Yun made the decision and bought it.
There was no other reason. It was simply because of the