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    Moist Inkstone, also known as


    Tail-End In ne, was known for its


    hard and fir texture, fast ink S


    absorptign, protection of brush tips,


    and rea tance to ink drying. Among


    thengsthose with Ripple and +*


    Eyebrow patterns were considered


    best.


    ----


    The inkstone that Cheryl gave was a Moist Inkstone with a


    “Ripple” pattern.


    ----


    “Miss Locke, you’ve been very thoughtful," Giancarlo said


    with a smile.


    “As long as you like it, I’m happy. It’s just a small gesture of


    our appreciation as juniors," Cheryl said with both humility


    and respect.


    “Mr. Locke, your granddaughter is quite impressive."


    Giancarlo smiled as he nced at Tim, thinking that


    Cheryl’s gift had indeed touched his heart.


    “Tim smiled and nced at Danielle. "Yes, Cheryl has


    always been a filial child," he said, unable to resist praising


    his granddaughter for standing out at the banquet.


    "Grandpa," Cheryl said shyly.


    Just then, Emma suddenly said, "I wonder what gift Miss


    Darling has prepared for Mr. Barnes?”


    ----


    All eyes turned to Danielle.


    Danielle nced at Emma calmly. She had spared her at


    school before, but now Emma dared to show off in front of


    her again and again.


    Seeing that Danielle hadn’t moved, everyone began to


    whisper at each other.


    “They spected that Danielle hade to this birthday


    party without bringing a gift, which made her seem


    somewhatcking in grace.


    ----


    Just momentsago, they saw the


    head of the-Gharrington family had


    praised her so highly, but now it Oo


    seemed Danielle was nothing S


    speciah unlike Cheryl who truly<


    embodied the grace and poise of a


    thy heiress.


    ----


    “Miss Darling, you didn’te without a gift, did you?”


    Emma said sarcastically.


    Asharp look shed across David’s eyes, but Danielle


    gently patted his hand, calming him.


    Danielle chuckled. "Of course, I brought a gift to wish


    Giancarlo’s birthday. But I’m a little curious, what gift did


    you bring?"


    Emma was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and


    said, "Is this an excuse you’re making up?”


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