Shen Youjin looked at the logo on the handbag. It was not only extremely expensive but also only available to top - tier VIPs who had reached a certain consumption amount.
She thanked him and asked him to wait a moment. A few minutes later, she returned to his sight with a tie in her hand.
"I was thinking about when to give this to you. It should match your dark blue shirt perfectly," she said.
At this moment, the evening glow had faded, and her pure beauty was reflected in his eyes. Her clear eyes, like a spring, were looking at him with a smile, making his heart flutter.
He suddenly had a strong urge to kiss her, but he was restrained by the seat - belt, and it was too late to untie it.
"Good night in advance. Go to bed early," he said.
Shen Youjin let go and turned away before he could even open the car door.
She was wearing a burgundy dress, like a slowly blooming rose under the night sky, captivating and alluring.
Damn it! Why did he make her run away in anger back then?
If not, she would surely be in his arms now...
When she got home, Shen Youjin opened the cabinet and stared at the remaining gift that she hadn't given away. She felt a bit troubled.
She wasn't lying to Fu Qingye. He was truly the only one who had the safety amulet from her. However, she had prepared different gifts for others as well.
It couldn't be blamed on her. For most people, getting investments was extremely difficult. An investment opportunity worth millions just from a single competition was truly one - of - a - kind, so of course she had to seize it.
But how could she find Li Nanchuan and give him this black crystal bracelet?
Before this bet was made, she had said some harsh words to him. If she went to him now, would he even bother to talk to her?
Shen Youjin rubbed her temples. As the saying goes, "Leave a way out for others, and it will be easier to meet them in the future."
After thinking for a long time, she still didn't have the courage to dial that phone number. She just put the bracelet back into the box.
The next morning, Shen Youjin went to the company to resign. While packing her things, Lin Tang was quite reluctant to let her go and said that they must have dinner together often in the future.
Shen Youjin didn't reject the offer. She didn't dislike Lin Tang. She felt very relaxed when she was with Lin Tang and actually liked her company.
However, their relationship was limited to having meals and going shopping. She didn't plan to let Lin Tang get involved in her private life. Perhaps it was a self - protection mechanism developed over the years, and she didn't dare to let down her guard easily.
When she left the company, Bai Beichen called her again, saying that his arm hurt and he would only feel better if he had dinner with his sister.
Shen Youjin made an excuse and declined politely. Bai Beichen sounded a bit disappointed, but she just pretended not to notice.
She drove to the orphanage. On the way, she specially bought a lot of things that the kids liked. She stayed at the orphanage until the sunset and was reluctant to leave.
Maybe it was because she was pregnant, but she looked at the kids around her with extra tenderness. Her eyes were filled with overflowing motherly love, making people's hearts soften.
Just as she was about to leave, the orphanage director stopped her and said that her missing earring had been found.
Shen Youjin was slightly stunned. She didn't understand why the director hadn't sent her a message these days even though the earring had been found.
"Mr. Gu, who came to do charity last time, picked it up. It's with him. He asked me to tell you that you can go to him to get it."
Shen Youjin was dumbfounded. She recalled that when Gu Zhiyuan first saw her that day, his first reaction was to look at her earlobe. So that's what he was up to!
This old fox was really patient!
"Okay, thank you, Director," she still said with a smile on her face. "I'll contact Mr. Gu when I have time."
The director didn't know about the feud between the two of them. She nodded and saw Shen Youjin off.
All the way back to her place, she sent a message to Gu Zhiyuan, but there was no response.
Helpless, she had to dial his phone number. This time, Gu Zhiyuan's gentle voice came through the phone quickly.
"You finally deigned to call me. I thought you were so immersed in your sweet life that you had already forgotten about your old teacher."
Shen Youjin rolled her eyes. This man just wanted her to call him first, right?
"My earring is with you. What do I need to do to get it back?"
She had long known Gu Zhiyuan's character. If something fell into his hands, she had to pay a price to get it back.
"Hmm?" Gu Zhiyuan chuckled softly. "It's originally yours. If you talk like this, it makes me seem like a robber."
You're not a robber. You're a cunning merchant, Shen Youjin thought to herself.
"Then when will you return it to me?" she asked, following his words.
"Anytime. As long as you want, you can come right now," Gu Zhiyuan said, looking at the already dark sky outside.
Shen Youjin was speechless, but she still endured her temper and said, "Are you free tomorrow morning? How about we meet at that noodle restaurant?"
"I'm not available tomorrow morning," Gu Zhiyuan looked at the moon and a meaningful smile curled up on his lips. "Wait for my call, okay?"
"..." Shen Youjin really wanted to curse. If it wasn't up to her, why did he say anytime? There was hardly a single truth in this man's mouth. However, she still agreed.
There was nothing she could do. Since the earring was in his hands, it was just a meeting. He wouldn't take this opportunity to imprison her!
That night, she had a chaotic dream. In the dream, her baby was born, but it was surrounded by five men. Before she could even see the baby's face clearly, she was pushed further and further away, not even getting a glimpse.
She was very panicked in her heart, but she was helpless. Time flew backwards rapidly, and she was back to her childhood.
Her mother was still alive, and everything was fine. She leaned in her mother's arms, begging her mother not to believe that man's words. The company would go bankrupt, and she didn't want to lose her mother.
Her mother gently hugged her, like a bright light that wouldn't burn her.
It was not until the alarm clock rang and rang again that Shen Youjin was still immersed in her mother's embrace. Her clear eyes were hazy, as if covered with a layer of mist.
She looked at the time. It was already nine o'clock in the morning. She had slept half an hour longer than she originally planned.
She turned off the alarm clock and was about to get up to wash up when her phone rang again. It was an unfamiliar number.
She had a bad feeling in her heart. She directly hung up the call and went to the bathroom.
When she came out, the phone was still ringing. Only then did she answer it.
"Miss Shen, I'm Chi Tingwan's mother. Can I make an appointment to meet you? We..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Shen Youjin interrupted her directly. "Sorry, no."
"Miss Shen, I haven't even said what it is," the woman on the other end paused, and there was a hint of imperceptible anger in her voice. "As long as Miss Shen is willing to help me with this, you can name your price..."