Novel Square
chapter 1643
chapter 1643
Chapter 1643
Zoe’s eyes gleamed haughtily.
The village chief took her cue and politely unwrapped the gift. In the next second...
A delicately woven handmade basket was revealed.
The basket was made of distinct red and blue-colored bamboo. It was not a traditional basket, however; Zoe crafted the basket from a smaller bottom to a bigger top. I looked like a dainty vase with an exquisite shape.
On the surface of the basket were some flowers sculpted using bamboo. They looked very much alive like actual flowers.
Most astonishing of all was the two words carved onto the basket’s outer layer that read, [Happy Birthday.]
Everyone was amazed at the sight, and praises began to chorus among the crowd. All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
"Gosh! You made this beautiful flower basket, and by hand?” "So pretty! You're very talented, Zoe. You truly are the goddess of our Mount Village!" "How delicate! This basket can even make it to the museum." "This handcraft is perfect, Zoe. Your craft can apply to become a national heritage art!" "You're the pride of our village!"
There were only ten or so of them originally, but the basket attracted a bigger crowd.
They all gasped at the sight of this beautiful flower basket, and the prideful Zoe crossed her arms at her chest, enjoying everyone’s praise-filled words for her.
She regained her status, just like that. 1
The village chief adored her gift, happily thanking, "Thank you, Zoe. You’re too kind." "You’re welcome,” said Zoe humbly. "It's nothing. It's something simple."
In other words, if she made it seriously, it would even be better.
Everyone gasped and looked at Zoe with admiration.
Feeling their eyes on her, Zoe arched her chin proudly and looked at Charmine opposite her.
Hmph!
'All you have is some money. What else have you got? You'll never be able to master my craft, i 'Get out of my village!’
Charmine met Zoe's provoking gaze, and her alluring lips curled into a halfsmile.
Following that, she casually helped the village chief to pack up the gifts that everyone sent her.
Zoe smiled and turned to look at the girls around her.
The girls were all below 20 years old. They regarded Zoe as their leader, followed her around, and did everything she asked them to.
Noticing Zoe's cue, they began.
"Zoe, you're so clever, You made such a beautiful basket!" "Yeah, not like those who came from the city. All they have is money, yet they act like they're above us all!" "Yeah, and I don’t know what’s so good about them. She came here to give us benefits, but it's not for free. The money she'll earn from this is way more than what all of us will get!" "She hasn't even spoken much until now. How arrogant. She's probably mentally ridiculing us villagers, thinking she's better!"
After the girls spoke, Zoe looked at Charmine mockingly and said, "Ms. Jordan, our village chief is so kind to you. I assume you prepared a gift for her sixtieth birthday, right?"
Everyone turned to look at Charmine.
Due to her status, none of them said anything, but their thoughts were apparent.
'Yeah, right! Our village chief helps her so much. How could she not have prepared anything for her?’
Charmine pursed her lips and looked at Zoe. "How do you know if I prepared anything for her?”
Zoe crossed her hands and scoffed, "If you have it, bring it out, then! Why? Is it just a stack of money? Does our village chief lack money? How thoughtless and disrespectful!" 2
When the village chief saw the change of atmosphere, her smile froze as she looked at Zoe, annoyed.
She asked Charmine to come in hopes of giving her and Anthony some time together, not for her to be ridiculed.
The village chief held Charmine's hand and gave her a reassuring look. She then turned to look at Zoe, about to argue when...