83: A Rencounter with Zhang Wenzhi

Stepping out of the clothing store, the trio passed a jewelry shop, and the two beautiful women's eyes instantly lit up.

Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao’s gazes locked onto a brilliant blue gemstone adorning the neck of a mannequin in the display window, their faces revealing that uniquely feminine look of awe.

“Xiao Xue, don’t you think that aquamarine is absolutely stunning?” Liu Xiaoxiao remarked.

“Mhm,” Su Muqing nodded in agreement. “How about we go inside and take a closer look?”

With that, the three of them entered the Hong Kong Jewelry Store.

Inside, the lighting was soft, illuminating the myriad of gold and silver ornaments, jade artifacts, necklaces, and rings displayed across the counters. The selection was dazzling, sparkling brilliantly.

Beauty was an innate desire for women, and with the company's fashion exhibition in Italy next month, Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao would need to be elegantly dressed. They couldn't afford to let the company lose face.

Buying some exquisite jewelry was certainly not excessive.

A young male salesperson enthusiastically approached them, greeting Shen Yifei with a smile. “Sir, are you looking to buy a ring or other jewelry for your girlfriend?”

At the mention of "girlfriend," Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao's pretty faces took on a rather odd expression.

Shen Yifei, too lazy for further explanation, simply nodded.

“Which one is your girlfriend, if I may ask?” The salesperson couldn’t help but feel a surge of envy. Both Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao were exceptionally beautiful women, one with a cold, elegant demeanor, the other radiantly ethereal, each with a distinct style.

Shen Yifei chuckled playfully. “Both of them.”

At his words, the two beauties glared indignantly at Shen Yifei, never expecting him to utter such a thing. However, this wasn't the place for a scene, so they couldn't openly react.

The salesperson froze for a moment, then looked at Shen Yifei with an envious gaze.

Damn, the lives of these trust-fund kids were just too sweet these days! Having one stunning beauty as a girlfriend was already over the top, but two?

It was enough to make anyone burn with envy. Clearly, their quality of life was on an entirely different level.

Liu Xiaoxiao pinched Shen Yifei’s shoulder, her voice hushed and annoyed in his ear. “Shen, you better explain yourself! Who said I was your girlfriend?”

Su Muqing tugged on Liu Xiaoxiao’s sleeve, huffing, “Alright, Xiaoxiao, just treat it as a joke from that scoundrel. Do you want to cause a bigger commotion by shouting like that?”

Liu Xiaoxiao shot Shen Yifei another glare before falling silent. A little bewildered, she couldn't shake the feeling that Su Muqing’s attitude towards Shen Yifei seemed to be improving. Just now, when buying the suit, Su Muqing hadn't even blinked an eye before purchasing such an expensive outfit for him.

Could it be that Su Muqing was genuinely interested in Shen Yifei? Her heart skipped a beat at the thought.

“Ahem… So, sir, what would you like to buy for your girlfriends?” the salesperson inquired.

“You should ask them,” Shen Yifei said, gesturing to the two beauties beside him.

Su Muqing’s fair cheeks flushed slightly, and she spoke formally, “The aquamarine pendant on the mannequin outside, may we take a look at it?”

The salesperson’s eyes brightened, naturally unwilling to miss a chance at a significant sale. He quickly responded, “This young lady truly has excellent taste! That aquamarine pendant on display is exceptionally beautiful. Please, come with me.”

With that, the salesperson led the trio towards the gem.

Arriving at a counter further inside, the salesperson retrieved an exquisite presentation box. The dazzling aquamarine pendant lay nestled within.

This aquamarine pendant seemed to possess an unparalleled allure, immediately drawing the eyes of the other women in the jewelry store. Upon seeing the price tag on the pendant, several women nearby couldn’t help but gasp.

The price was five hundred thousand (Hong Kong Dollars).

Liu Xiaoxiao arched a delicate eyebrow, unable to resist commenting, “Aquamarines aren’t usually this expensive, are they? This price is comparable to a diamond.”

“My lady, our Hong Kong Jewelry Store is the largest jewelry establishment in the country. Our standing ensures we never exploit our customers. This aquamarine pendant was cut from the finest quality aquamarine found anywhere in the world. Its value absolutely surpasses that of a diamond. We only have two pieces like this in our entire store; one is currently on display. The pure gem weighs ten carats!” the salesperson explained excitedly. If he could sell such a valuable treasure, he would earn a considerable commission.

“My goodness, ten carats!”

“Oh my god, if a man bought me this pendant, I’d marry him on the spot!”

Several women’s gazes were fixed on the gem.

The aquamarine pendant was exquisitely crafted and exceptionally brilliant. Shen Yifei found it quite appealing.

Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao’s eyes were also involuntarily drawn to the aquamarine pendant. Jewelry simply held immense attraction for women.

“It’s a bit pricey. Let’s forget about it,” Su Muqing said, frowning slightly. Although she had money, she wasn’t one to waste it. Five hundred thousand for a pendant seemed truly not worth it.

Shen Yifei raised an eyebrow. Just five hundred thousand? He had thought Su Muqing would simply buy it. After all, she had so readily bought him a one hundred thousand (Hong Kong Dollars) suit earlier.

Now that he thought about it, he might have misunderstood Su Muqing’s intentions. Perhaps she was generous towards him but frugal with herself.

A strange feeling stirred in Shen Yifei’s heart at the thought. He was not the kind of man who lived off a woman’s purse.

Liu Xiaoxiao’s lips curved into a sly smile, and she turned to Shen Yifei. “Shen Yifei, since you’re our boyfriend, it’s your turn to pay this time. Oh, by the way, Shen Yifei, didn’t you say you’d compensate our Director Su for a car last time? I think this pendant could serve as a good substitute.”

“Xiaoxiao, stop messing around. Where would Shen Yifei get that much money? This one item alone is almost half a year’s salary for him,” Su Muqing quickly tugged on Liu Xiaoxiao’s clothes.

“That’s not necessarily true!” Liu Xiaoxiao arched a delicate eyebrow, glancing at Shen Yifei. She hadn’t forgotten the incident where Shen Yifei had swindled a million (Hong Kong Dollars) from her last time.

Shen Yifei was about to speak when—

“Zhang Wenzhi, this pendant is absolutely gorgeous! Buy it for me!” A seductively beautiful woman with dyed golden hair approached, leaning intimately against a young man in an expensive custom suit, speaking in a cloyingly sweet voice.

The golden-haired woman rudely shoved her way past Su Muqing and Liu Xiaoxiao, a look of disgust on her face as she exclaimed, “Move aside! If you think it’s too expensive, why are you even looking?”

Su Muqing was pushed to the side, stumbling and nearly losing her balance.

Shen Yifei immediately stepped forward to steady Su Muqing, his gaze turning to the golden-haired woman, his brows furrowed.

“Yan Yan, what caught your eye?” A flippant voice drifted over, and the young man in the lavish custom suit strode over.

It was none other than Zhang Wenzhi.

After completely abandoning his pursuit of Su Muqing, Zhang Wenzhi had started casually dating around.

His father used to be strict, so Zhang Wenzhi was all lust and no courage. But now that he was the heir, he had no qualms about chasing women, though his vitality would likely need some time to recover from his indulgences.

The golden-haired beauty Zhang Wenzhi had set his sights on was still in college. Her family owned a hotel business, and she was a shallow, pampered young woman from a wealthy family.

“It’s this pendant!” The golden-haired woman’s eyes sparkled as she turned to Zhang Wenzhi and called out.

Liu Xiaoxiao retorted angrily, “You just bumped into us, and you’re not even going to apologize?”

The golden-haired woman’s eyebrow arched, and she scoffed disdainfully, “What’s all the fuss about? You look like an ill-mannered hussy anyway.”

“You!” Liu Xiaoxiao’s face flushed crimson, and she pointed at the golden-haired woman, too furious to speak.

“Xiaoxiao, let’s not stoop to their level,” Su Muqing stepped forward, gripping Liu Xiaoxiao’s hand, and said in a hushed tone.

Shen Yifei looked at the golden-haired woman, a cold smile playing on his lips. “Who’s truly ill-mannered, I wonder?”

“Holy hell, it’s you!” Zhang Wenzhi walked closer, looked at Shen Yifei, and was suddenly startled.