Poe Vaughn went through security and boarded the plane. His phone vibrated in his palm, and he picked it up to see an unread message on the screen. His fingertip moved slightly as he opened the message. Ethan Ainsworth: [There’s one more thing I think you should know. After you left, your half-sister, with whom you share neither mother nor father, came to look for Zhou, inquiring about you. Zhou didn’t tell her about you and Ava Sterling, only that he didn’t know. But I think your sister is not someone to be underestimated. It’s better to be wary of her.] As a friend, giving a heads-up was already quite considerate. Poe Vaughn finished reading the message without replying, put away his phone, and directly walked into the cabin. Ava Sterling carefully learned from Mrs. Wei how to water the flowers and plants, along with some simple precautions, all of which she noted down. When it comes to money, Ava Sterling becomes particularly spirited. Even things she doesn’t like can become likable, so that night she busied herself with the flowers and plants, even thinking of Poe Vaughn’s reward, which made the flowers seem especially charming. Without work, Ava Sterling ate and slept on time, and in the blink of an eye, it was the next day. Early in the morning, she got up to water the plants, feeling invigorated, then went out for a leisurely walk to enjoy the scenery and breathe fresh air, considering it her morning exercise. Mrs. Wei made breakfast, and after eating, having nothing to do, Ava trimmed the duck feathers she had dried earlier to make handicrafts. When she was young, life wasn’t easy at home, especially with a father who didn’t care and a mother who didn’t love her. Only her grandmother showed her any affection, so she didn’t have toys to play with like other children. Her grandmother felt sorry for her, and since toys outside were too expensive to afford, her grandmother made them for her. Using duck feathers to make shuttlecocks, small balls, bracelets, and little accessories. Even though she puts on a tough front as a queen now, she was just an ordinary little girl back then. She also liked those small items and trinkets, especially things meant for girls, which she particularly loved. The shuttlecocks her grandmother made were pure and beautiful, better than anything available for purchase outside. The small balls were also fluffy and particularly pretty, and the headbands to wear on the head were more exquisite than those seen on TV. She cherished and treasured them dearly. She also learned to make these things with her grandmother, and even though more than ten years have passed, she still remembers how to do them. These are the fondest memories in her heart, ones she can remember for a lifetime. "Madam’s hands are truly skillful." Ava Sterling sat cross-legged on the carpet, with scissors, tweezers, some beads she found somewhere, thin strings, and small wires laid out on the coffee table. With both hands, she picked up these materials, sometimes cutting with the scissors, sometimes wrapping the string, sometimes threading in the beads. By the time Mrs. Wei had tidied up the house, Ava had already finished making a small fluffy ball with feathers, pure and pretty. It was the first time Mrs. Wei saw such an item, and she walked over curiously, quite amazed. Ava Sterling curved her lips in a triumphant smile, lifted her chin, and weighed the finished small ball in her palm: "How is it? Looks good, right?" Mrs. Wei nodded: "Looks good." "This feather ball is fluffy, its color is pure, and it looks very pretty." Receiving the compliment, Ava Sterling’s eyes sparkled with pride: "Of course! My grandmother taught me this. Her hands were exceptionally skilled, and she could transform the mundane into extraordinary. I only picked up a bit of the basics." "But even these basics are pretty good, more than enough for me." Saying this, Ava twirled the little ball in her fingertips, playing skillfully. Mrs. Wei saw the simple, clean, even innocent smile on her face, like a child, and she laughed: "Then teach me, Madam; once I learn, I’ll make them for you to play with." Ava Sterling never hesitated to share things she liked; instead, she loved sharing a lot. Learning with Mrs. Wei felt like having a shared interest and topic, which made her very happy. She immediately pulled Mrs. Wei down to sit on the carpet with her and began teaching her how to make them. Mrs. Wei listened earnestly and then slowly practiced. And so, time flew by to noon. Mrs. Wei made lunch, and the two of them ate together. Thinking she needed to make them prettier, Ava realized she needed more materials, so she decided to drive and buy some. Mrs. Wei mentioned that it might be inconvenient for her due to her current injury, suggesting someone else could go, but Ava insisted on going herself, wanting to choose the materials personally—it was part of the fun. So before Mrs. Wei finished speaking, Ava grabbed the car keys and rushed out the door. By the time Mrs. Wei came outside, the pink sports car was already zooming away, exceptionally fast. Mrs. Wei stood on the steps, watching the car disappear in an instant, feeling both helpless and amused. The more she got to know Madam, the more she realized how simple she truly was, easy to get along with, easy to talk to, just like a child—quick to anger but also quick to calm down, getting over it very soon. Madam was truly wonderful. Ava Sterling drove straight to the SP Mall in Aurelia, the largest shopping mall in the city and a hub for upper and middle-class global products. Usually, many people visit SP Mall, making it a lively place. Ava Sterling went to the SP Mall not to join the crowd but to buy some beads, scarves, and other items she needed for crafting. SP Mall was comprehensive, meeting all her needs. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by novel※fire.net After an hour’s drive, the car parked steadily in the parking lot. Ava got out, took the car keys, and walked straight into the mall. The mall had a total of thirty-six floors, with the bottom sixteen floors dedicated to mid-range products, and the top sixteen floors to high-end products. Ava was looking for mid-range items, so she didn’t need to go upstairs; the first floor sufficed. Having been there before, she was not unfamiliar, so she headed straight into a three-hundred-square-meter accessory store and started picking out items. Within half an hour, Ava had selected two shopping bags and went straight to the cashier to pay. The expenditure wasn’t much, just a few tens of thousands. Ava paid and left promptly. However, just as she was about to step out of the mall, a voice came to her from behind.