If it weren't for true love, Lin Xiao Ke wouldn't believe Qi Tian could create such a perfect piece.
"Finished looking?"
Qi Tian said irritably, hastily putting everything away. "These two items are actually the result of multiple revisions. When I was younger, despite my high talent and rapid cultivation progress, I couldn't achieve perfection in the details of wood carving and model making. Over the years, I've refined them with meticulous care each year."
"You update them every year?" Lin Xiao paused, surprised.
"Yes, this is the work from the most recent modification a few days ago," Qi Tian said, still engrossed in playing with the product in his hands.
Seeing him like this, Lin Xiao couldn't help but say, "I don't know about anything else, but you definitely can't let Yue Wan Wan see this. Otherwise, she might think you're a pervert."
The way he was stroking the wooden model in his hand, someone not in the know might suspect he had some peculiar fetish.
"Ahem."
Qi Tian immediately put the two items away. He said seriously, "Of course. Lin Xiao, this is the Young Sect Master's appreciation for his perfect work. There are no other intentions."
"I know, of course," Lin Xiao nodded.
He could tell Qi Tian had no ulterior motives, simply thinking his own work was excellent. However, while Lin Xiao understood, others might not.
In many people's eyes, Qi Tian's actions would be seen as perverse.
"It's good that you know."
Qi Tian's expression twitched slightly.
"Alright, we'll talk about it back home. I'm not very good at chasing women. We'll go find an expert when we get back," Lin Xiao said, stepping on the accelerator.
"An expert? Who?"
"You'll know when we get there."
...
Upon returning home, Luo Qing Han was a little displeased with Lin Xiao.
"During the New Year, you didn't even sleep with Xun Er."
"Wife, wasn't I accompanying our distinguished guest to experience the prosperity of Sha City? We went out for a bit and came right back. I'll go see Xun Er now." Facing his slightly unhappy wife, Lin Xiao quickly said in a gentle tone, using Qi Tian as a shield.
After all, he was a guest, and as the host, it was natural for him to take his guest around.
"Hmph," Luo Qing Han snorted.
"Of course, I, I've been thinking that after so many years, I can finally celebrate the New Year at home. I had people prepare a gift for me earlier. I went out just now to get your gift," Lin Xiao said, presenting a small gift box.
"A gift?"
Luo Qing Han looked at Lin Xiao in surprise, not expecting him to prepare a gift for her.
"Naturally. Not only a gift, but also a big red envelope for my wife, and New Year's money for Xun Er," Lin Xiao said, taking out another red envelope with blessings already written on it and handing it to Luo Qing Han.
He then handed her the gift and said expectantly, "Wife, take a look. Do you like this gift?"
Luo Qing Han, half-believing, opened the gift box.
When the box was opened, it revealed a necklace.
A clear ruby dangled below the necklace.
"I remember you really like rubies, but you never had the time to pick out jewelry for yourself, so I specifically prepared this."