"That's right, Jessica, I'm officially inviting you to today's children's gathering. Father is going to cook so much delicious food for us." Amy nodded with Ugly Duckling in her arms. She looked at Jessica with anticipation in her eyes, and said, "Hurry up and open your present. I think you'll love it."
"You're going to a party?" Jessica's eyes lit up as she looked at the dark-colored bag in her hands with curiosity and anticipation. She looked up at Rebecca, and asked, "Mother, can I open it?"
"Of course." Rebecca looked at her with an encouraging expression.
Jessica held the bag with both hands as she made her way over to the bed. She then carefully untied the little bow that Amy had tied onto the bag. She tipped it over gently, and a little beige dress fell out. There was a colorful butterfly embroidered on the chest of the dress, and it spread its wings as if it were about to fly into the sky.
"Wow! What a beautiful dress! " Jessica's mouth gaped open at the sight of the little dress on the bed. She was stunned for a while before turning around and hugging Amy tightly.
"Jessica, do you like it?" Amy asked nervously.
"Yes, yes, I love it! I have my own little dress now, and it's the most beautiful yellow one. Thank you, Amy! "Jessica nodded as she hugged Amy tightly with tears welling up in her eyes.
Rebecca turned her head away and wiped the corners of her eyes. She raised her head and blinked.
"Then … Can you let go of me first? Ugly Duckling looks like it's about to die …" Amy said in a quiet voice.
"Meow ~" Ugly Duckling let loose a cry of despair.
"I'm sorry, Ugly Duckling. I forgot you were here." Jessica took a step back and stroked Ugly Duckling's head apologetically.
"It's alright, its head is very tough," Amy said nonchalantly.
"Meow ~" Ugly Duckling looked at Amy with a resentful expression. I'm the one who's about to die.
"Then I'll wear this dress to the gathering this afternoon. It's so beautiful; I've never received such a beautiful gift before." Jessica looked at Amy with elation.
"Sure, sure. You can also wear that beautiful butterfly hair clip. You'll look really good." Amy nodded in agreement.
Meg watched as the two young ladies discussed the clothes and the delicacies that they would be able to eat in a while. A smile appeared on his face as the gloominess in his heart dissipated. As expected, as long as he was with his young lady, his mood would slowly improve.
After playing for a while, Meg saw that it was about time to go back and prepare for the party, so he took Amy and said goodbye.
"I really don't know how to thank you." Rebecca stood at the door and looked at Meg with gratitude.
"Then let's let Jessica play with Amy more. She also wants to find someone to play with on her days off." Meg said with a smile. He told Amy and Jessica to say goodbye, and then he slowly pushed his bicycle out of the alley.
The work at the Gray Temple and the city lord's castle was still going on, but most of the corpses and blood had already been cleaned up. There were a few puddles of blackish-red water that indicated that something had happened here, but no one knew if the old man who had been killed by the car would be given a proper burial.
The people who were eating bread looked at Meg and Amy with gratitude in their eyes. Even though they didn't say anything, their gratitude was written all over their faces.
"Father, they all seem to be very grateful to you." Amy smiled as she exited the alleyway.
"Half of them are grateful to Amy. If it weren't for the fact that Amy wanted to invite Jessica, we wouldn't have come here," Meg said with a smile as he got onto his bicycle and rode toward the restaurant with Amy.
The autumn breeze was still as pleasant as ever, and the autumn sun was still as warm as ever. Hopefully, it would be able to warm the hearts of those people as well.
…
In the conference room of the city lord's castle, the atmosphere was extremely cold.
All of the city lord's castle officials had different expressions on their faces. Some were angry, some were concerned, and some were fearful.
Brandli put down the piece of paper in his hand, and remained standing with reddened eyes.
Michael sat at the head of the table with a cold and solemn expression on his face.
"From now on, Alva will be removed from his post and investigated. All of the information in the logistics department will be sealed, and a thorough investigation will be conducted into the embezzlement of the miners' compensation.
"Seal off the news, and ask the Gray Temple to assist in investigating all of the patrolmen's manors in Chaos City. Conduct a thorough investigation into those who use the law as a shield to oppress the citizens of Chaos City! Punish them severely!
"Raise the compensation standards for the families of the deceased miners and soldiers, and set up a department specifically to deal with this matter. Don't let the same thing happen again!
"Let me emphasize again: the laws of Chaos City are set up to ensure freedom and safety for everyone. If anyone dares to use them to oppress the citizens of Chaos City for personal gain, then I'll make them pay a price that's worse than death, regardless of who they are."
Michael's hawk-like eyes swept over all of the officials present as he spoke in a cold voice.
A tall and portly official sitting off to the side instantly paled, and he slid down from his chair onto the ground. No one dared to help him up.
"City Lord, I'll report this to the higher-ups right away!" Brandli said respectfully before quickly departing.
"If those who uphold the law sit at the same table as those who destroy it, then the ones who will suffer are those who are supposed to be protected. Novan told me that back when he refused to enter the city lord's castle. I didn't quite understand what he meant back then, but I suddenly understand now. The most destructive forces come from within. "Michael took a glance at Alva with a self-deprecating smile on his face.
…
"Father, can I invite Big Sister Xixi and Big Bear one last time?" Meg and Amy were about to reach home, and Amy was looking at the magic potion shop beside them.
"Of course, but I don't know if they'll have time to come." Meg stopped the bicycle with a smile.
"I'll go ask them." Ai Mi climbed down from the car and greeted Charcoal and Green Pea. Then, she walked towards the magic potion shop with her short legs.
"Stupid fat cat, are you carsick again? Look at you lying on your back! You're so stupid, hahaha … "Black Coal looked down at Ugly Duckling, who was lying on its back in the basket of the bicycle, and jeered.
"Meow!" Ugly Duckling raised its head and let loose a cry at Black Coal. However, it had only just gotten up and extended its little paws when its body fell back uncontrollably. It was sprawled on all fours and looked up at the sky with a helpless expression, drawing another round of jeers from Black Coal. Even Meg couldn't help but burst into laughter.
In the shop, Xixi was holding two bottles of magic potion as she looked at Amy with an elated expression, and said, "Are you inviting me to a party?"
"That's right, and Big Bear can come as well. Father will prepare a lot of delicious food." Amy nodded. She paused momentarily before extending a little finger, and said, "They'll also have your favorite braised chicken."
"Then I'm going!" Xixi's eyes lit up, and she immediately raised her hand. However, she quickly lowered her hand with a hesitant expression, and said, "But Master Julian went out this morning, and the shop has to be looked after."
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