[Bonus Chapter 6]
At the abrupt action, Hu Lijing all but jolted as he reeled back, eyebrows raised in question as he looked between the delicately covered box and Li Xinyuan, frowning. "Just what in the world?"
Realising that he might have overreacted, Li Xinyuan cleared his throat, took a deep breath and without a word just simply shook his head.
Disbelieving, Hu Lijing looked at him, the box and then the beautiful, snow-white bird, taking in its delicate appearance and the long tail that swished about. "Who is it from?" He gestured at the box.
However, before Li Xinyuan could so much as think of how to answer, the bird perched on his forearm spoke up. Yes, it spoke. In human language, its voice, regal and calm.
"This gift is given to Doctor Li from His Highness the Crown Prince. I too am part of the gift," said the bird, bowing its head slightly.