"This is a token of their regard. Bi'er, just accept it. That way, you can make a judgment on who to dance with!"
Seeing his daughter's brows knit together, clearly reluctant to accept the gifts, General Zhi Yao laughed heartily.
"Dance?"
"I heard that there'll be a ball after this banquet. Miss Bi'er will personally choose someone as her dance partner..."
"Really? If that's true, that would be wonderful! I must fight for this opportunity!"
"Fight for it? I'm afraid you have no chance. Didn't you hear what General Zhi Yao just said? Miss Bi'er will choose her dance partner based on the value of the gifts. I wouldn't even spare a glance at the thing you brought—do you think Miss Bi'er would like it?"
"Uh... what a pity. If I'd known there would be this part, I definitely would have prepared a proper gift. Even if I can't win Miss Bi'er's heart, being able to dance with her would make this trip worthwhile..."
"Haha, blame yourself if you must. I believe my gift will surely take first place and make a stunning splash!"
"I'm confident as well. When the time comes, we'll see who takes first..."
General Zhi Yao had not lowered his voice, and it rang throughout the entire hall. Everyone was stunned for a moment, then their faces flushed red with excitement.
Many people already knew there would be a ball after the birthday banquet. If they could have Miss Bi'er as their dance partner, it would be an immense honor. Even if they could not win the beauty's heart, their status in Zhi Yao Camp would surely rise with the tide.
Hearing her father say this, Bi'er understood his intentions and did not object. She could only accept the jade box Fan Zhong handed over,