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Gathering up the little pearls, there were as many as half a pouch full.
Looking at so many nourishing and health-preserving products, Qian Yixiu felt both elated and guilty, hugging Pearl Kid and kissing her twice. Pearl Kid giggled and kissed Qian Yixiu back twice, smearing her face with pastry crumbs.
Seeing Sister Squirrel looking at her with eyes as big as soybeans, Qian Yixiu hugged and kissed her too.
After playing with the three for a while, Qian Yixiu checked her pocket watch and saw it was past four o'clock in the afternoon, so she coaxed them into the Clam Shell House, not daring to put red covers on them, and instructed them not to speak.
She changed into a rose-red butterfly-patterned brocade jacket and a carmine pleated skirt with scattered flowers, and wore a gilded filigree with pearl inlaid jade fortune and double happiness step shake. Once ready, she took Cai Yun with her to Wanshou Hall.