She was certain that Qin Jing was going to like the gift, and she wanted the latter to admit it in front of everyone.

  This way, they could avoid getting accused of coming to the party uninvited, or worse, kicked out.

  Determined, Yao Ranplucked her gift box from the table and gave it back toQin Jing.

  She proceeded to flutter her eyelashes expectantly, like a character from one of those ridiculous, vintage cartoons.

  Qin Jing remained unfazed, however.

  At this point, a handful of people had gathered around them after overhearing the kerfuffle. They, too, wanted to see what the present was.

  Pretty soon, the small group grew into a crowd.