Chapter 1643

Zoe’s eyes gleamed haughtily. The village chief took her cue and politely unwrapped the gift. In the next second… A delicately woven handmade basket was revealed. The basket was made of distinct red and blue-colored bamboo. It was not a traditional basket, however; Zoe crafted the basket from a smaller bottom to a bigger top. I looked like a dainty vase with an exquisite shape. On the surface of the basket were some flowers sculpted using bamboo. They looked very much alive like actual flowers. Most astonishing of all was the two words carved onto the basket’s outer layer that read, [Happy Birthday.] Everyone was amazed at the sight, and praises began to chorus among the crowd. “Gosh! You made this beautiful flower basket, and by hand?” “So pretty! You’re very talented, Zoe. You truly are the goddess of our Mount Village!” “How delicate! This basket can even make it to the museum.” “This handcraft is perfect, Zoe. Your craft can apply to become a national heritage a