The mascot of the wishing shop is a cat.

Chapter 497 Two Dolls

In reality, a transparent bubble was floating leisurely behind Meros's tail.

The two dolls were encased in this bubble, like tethered balloons, swaying and floating over with Meros's steps.

"Let me check it first."

As soon as Lin Xiyue saw the bubble, she excitedly reached out to take the doll out of it.

She simply reached into the bubble, gently grasped the two cotton dolls, and then slowly pulled them out of the bubble.

Once they're fully out, you can see that these two cotton dolls are incredibly well-made!

As Heheluo looked at them, he couldn't help but admire himself in his heart, thinking that his money was well spent.

Their hair is incredibly detailed, and their eyebrows, eyes, clothes, and jewelry are all exquisitely crafted, showcasing the maker's dedication and ingenuity in every detail. One glance is enough to tell that these two cotton dolls are certainly valuable.

“I remember Conch ordered three from me back then, right? They were for your family of three.”

As Lin Xiyue spoke, she carefully examined the two dolls in her hands.

"However, when I got to the second one, I found some obvious problems, so I only completed two for now."

She sighed softly, seemingly quite dissatisfied with the sudden problem that had arisen.

Lin Xiyue held the cotton doll and carefully examined every detail. Her gaze fell on the doll's eyes and found them somewhat dull. She then looked at the clothes and found a loose thread.

She couldn't help but frown, inwardly blaming herself for not noticing these problems at the time.

"I worked on it seriously for a long time back then."

Lin Xiyue said with some annoyance.

"Oh right, I'll finish the last one for you too! A family should have everything!"

She suddenly became excited and spoke up immediately.

"I will do this even better, and I'm sure you'll be satisfied!"

"It's a pity, it was supposed to be three done together, but now I can only give you two for now. But it's okay, I'll finish the third one as soon as possible!"

At this point, Lin Xiyue showed a hint of regret, but then remained enthusiastic.

"Hmm... I feel like you're right. I'll wait until you finish the third one, then I'll come pick them up and take them home."

He Hailuo originally wanted to ask some other questions, but when he heard Lin Xiyue say that, his thoughts were immediately diverted.

He subconsciously considered Lin Xiyue's thoughts for a moment, then nodded.

Lin Xiyue breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that He Hailuo had agreed, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

"Okay, it's settled then. You can pay the balance after everything is finished."

Lin Xiyue happily finalized the matter, as if she could already see three perfect cotton dolls placed in front of her.

"By the way, although I can't let you take it back right now, you can take a look here first."

After a moment's thought, Lin Xiyue handed the cotton doll to He Hailuo.

Upon seeing this, He Hailuo's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile. She eagerly took the doll, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

These two cotton dolls were made based on photos of her parents that she provided, and she had been looking forward to them for a long time.

Although the two dolls were initially made because she was bewitched into using them as part of a ritual, she chose cotton dolls as the material because Hehelo really loved these soft and cute little things.

Lin Xiyue watched as He Hailuo excitedly examined the doll, looking so enamored with it, and a feeling of joy welled up in her heart as well.

After all, the satisfaction and joy of having one's own handmade crafts appreciated by others is immense for any creator.

"You can talk to us while you watch us."

Lin Xiyue smiled and said to He Hailuo, although she felt a little helpless, she knew that some things still had to be said.

Upon hearing this, He Hailuo was slightly taken aback at first, then quickly composed himself, straightened his expression, and turned his gaze to Lin Xiyue, looking at her intently.

Of course, Heheluo was still tightly holding the two adorable cotton dolls in her hands; they were her current favorites.

"As I told you before, while wishing shops can help people fulfill their wishes, they also need to charge a certain fee. However, this fee is not collected when making a wish, but after the wish is actually fulfilled."

"So, I want to ask you now, do you think your wish has been fulfilled?"

Lin Xiyue took a deep breath and continued.

Lin Xiyue's tone was very serious. She stared intently at He Hailuo, as if trying to see through her eyes to understand her truest thoughts.

Her amber pupils were like a bottomless lake, calm yet mysterious, with He Hailuo's figure appearing and disappearing within them, as if sealed within amber, completely bound.

He Hailuo sensed Lin Xiyue's seriousness, and she couldn't help but become serious as well, staring intently at Lin Xiyue, trying to glean some information from her eyes.

Just then, she suddenly realized that she could see her own reflection clearly through Lin Xiyue's pupils, which made her somewhat confused.

"It's done, it's finished..."

He Hailuo's voice seemed to have been ripped out, light and weightless.

Her gaze was fixed on Lin Xiyue's eyes, in which she saw her own reflection.

However, that familiar face now seemed somewhat unfamiliar, and Heheluo couldn't help but feel a sense of disorientation.

Her thoughts drifted away, as if she had forgotten where she was and that there was someone beside her.

"Clap clap~"

Suddenly, a crisp clapping sound rang in her ears, pulling He Hailuo back to reality.

She snapped back to reality and realized that she had been daydreaming. The clapping sound belonged to Lin Xiyue, who was sitting next to her.

Okay~

Lin Xiyue's face was beaming with a bright smile, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons as she looked extremely happy.

Looking at her bright smile, He Hailuo's confusion gradually dissipated, replaced by an indescribable warmth.

Lin Xiyue's clapping was like a clear spring, flowing through He Hailuo's heart and completely waking her from her daze.

"What...what just happened to me?"

After regaining consciousness, He Hailuo looked completely bewildered. She stared at Lin Xiyue, seemingly having no recollection of what had just happened.

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