We went to a popular restaurant and ordered a few dishes.

The two sat facing each other, and Chu finally revealed his purpose: "I would like to ask you if there are any people or shops in Shanghai that are good at designing rings?"

Wu Di is a jewelry designer, a professional in this field, so you can't go wrong asking him.

Wu Di raised an eyebrow: "Are you planning to propose?"

“Yes.” He nodded. “We’ve been together for so long, it’s time to take the next step.”

"Does Sister Zhong know?"

Chu Fang rolled his eyes: "How could I let her know about something like this?"

Although I knew Zhong Tingyue was in a very calm state of mind, I still wanted to give her a surprise.

Naturally, the other party cannot know.

Wu Di asked, "What are your requirements for the ring?"

"Dignified, poised, elegant; possessing both regal bearing and originality, while also exhibiting a refined and graceful spirit..."

Wu Di: "... ..., you have a lot of demands."

“I know,” Chu Fang nodded, “but I have plenty of money.”

That's fine.

As long as the money is right, even glass will shatter.

Compared to money, what do those demands matter?

After lunch, during their lunch break, Wu Di took Chu Fang to a custom-made ring shop.

Looking at the shop, which was over 100 square meters in size, Chu Fang asked doubtfully, "Is this the one?"

“The shop may be small, but it has substance.” Wu Di said as he walked inside, “The owner has an impressive resume. He graduated from a prestigious foreign university and has won many well-known design awards at home and abroad. I think only this owner can meet your requirements.”

The receptionist approached and asked with a smile, "Gentlemen, how may I help you?"

“We came here specifically to visit Professor Cheng,” Wu Di responded.

Do you two have an appointment?

"No, but we came with sincerity and hope to see Teacher Cheng."

"Then I'll ask Teacher Cheng. Please wait a moment."

The saleswoman went deeper into the shop and came out shortly after, saying, "Teacher Cheng happens to have some time, please come with me."

Chu Fang and his companion followed the receptionist deeper into the building and entered a room.

There were three people in the room at that moment: a young couple, a man and a woman, and an elegant middle-aged man.

The elegant middle-aged man said to the couple, "I'm sorry, you two, I've been very busy lately and really can't design or make your rings."

“Teacher Cheng, we can pay more,” the boy said.

"It's not about the money, it's just that I'm really busy. I'm too old to do so much work," the elegant middle-aged man shook his head.

Chu Fang raised an eyebrow; it seemed that Teacher Cheng had stopped designing rings.

The girl asked anxiously, "Is it really not possible?"

"Feel sorry."

Upon hearing this, the couple looked disappointed, stood up, and gave their seats to Chu Fang and Wu Di, but did not leave, remaining standing at the back.

"What can I do for you two?" the elegant middle-aged teacher Cheng asked softly.

Chu Fang got straight to the point: "I want Professor Cheng to design an engagement ring for me that is unique and charming."

Teacher Cheng smiled, glanced at the couple behind her, and declined, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm very busy right now and really can't find the time."

"Name a number."

"It's not about the money."

"One hundred thousand."

"If I were to design this for you, the two people behind me wouldn't be happy. Everything in the world should be fair; without fairness, there is no justice..."

One million.

Teacher Cheng took the contract out of the drawer: "Then please sign it."

Chu Fang sent the contract to his private lawyer, checked that the contents were correct, signed it, stood up and shook hands: "The money will be transferred to your card immediately."

Teacher Cheng smiled and said, "It's a pleasure to work with you!"

Once the money was in the account, Teacher Cheng saw Chu Fang and Wu Di out of the store until they disappeared from sight.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, and asked the couple with a smile, "Is there anything else you two need?"

The couple looked at each other, shook their heads, and hurriedly left.

As Teacher Cheng watched the two leave, he said angrily, "Money is a damn bastard, a devil in the abyss, leading people astray."

"I am ashamed to admit that I too have been blinded by money! Cheng Li, you are unworthy of being a scholar!"

The saleswoman at the counter just now spoke up: "Manager, you did nothing wrong."

"Wrong, utterly wrong!" Cheng Li clutched his chest. "If I had known he was so rich, I should have asked for more design fees."

Counter clerk: "... ..."

They've lost all sense of shame!

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... ...

Chu Fang drove Wu Di back to the company, where the latter said, "Actually... there's no need to spend so much money; 500,000 at most will do."

He's a jewelry designer, so he naturally knows the market prices.

Even the works of so-called world-renowned design masters are not worth that much money.

Chu Fang drove off, waving his hand and saying, "A thousand pieces of gold can't buy my happiness."

Wu Di thought for a moment.

That's right!

Compared to a million dollars, happiness was more important and crucial to Chu Fang.

Back downstairs at the company, Wu Di got out of the car, and Chu Fang opened the window and said, "By the way, I don't know anything about rings. Could you teach me sometime?"

Chu Fang didn't care about spending more money, but he did care whether the ring he gave to Zhong Tingyue was genuine and whether it had any flaws.

“I’ll keep an eye on it for you,” Wu Di replied. “I guarantee there won’t be any problems with that ring.”

"Okay, bro." Chu Fang patted Wu Di on the shoulder. "Why do you look so tired? Did something happen?"

"It's nothing serious."

Chu Fang didn't mind: "Come to me if you need anything. I can't help with big things, and I'm not willing to help with small things, but remember to come to me."

Wu Di laughed: "Get lost."

Only after Chu Fang's car disappeared from sight did Wu Di turn his gaze away and say with some emotion:

"The difference between people is greater than the difference between a person and a dog. Some people will spend a fortune on a ring, while others are still worried about their jobs."

"If all else fails, I'll just ask Chu Fang to help me find a job. It'll be simple and easy, wouldn't that be great?"

But he quickly abandoned the idea.

Zhong Tingyue and He Yi are best friends, and he and Chu Fang are friends, but Wu Di also has his own pride and will never ask for help unless absolutely necessary.

When Wu Di returned to the company, he saw 'Rakshasa' with his arms crossed, looking at him with an unfriendly expression: "It's working hours now, where have you been?"

"Meeting a client," Wu Di replied.

"Be more careful next time," Manager 'Rakshasa' threatened before leaving.

Wu Di, on the other hand, focused his energy on his work.