There was a pattern on the bottleneck, which was actually the tree's original grain pattern. It looked natural and euphemistic, as it complemented the vase perfectly, making it look like a work of art.
Li Du stared at the vase. "Was this really carved by you?" he asked. "On your own?"
The little blue-eyed girl nodded, and whispered, "Well, do you like it?"
Li Du kissed the vase. He then squatted down, gave her a hug, and kissed her on the forehead. "Yes, I like it very much. It's so well-made."
He was not patronizing her; the vase was exquisite. He marveled at the little girl's carving skills.
He might be an adult, but if he were given a trunk to make a vase out of, he would definitely not be able to do half as well as she had.
The little girl gave a shy but contented smile. She then took out a small container from her backpack and said, "I also brought gifts for Ah Meow and Crispy Noodles."
