Qin Manshu paused, calmly looking at the ring on her hand, slightly adjusting it to be in place. Without even glancing at Yu Jingchen, she smiled and said, "How did you know it was me who asked her to come?"

"Oh, when you told her this news, her first reaction was to contact me—" Yu Jingchen seemed unaffected, even smiling and saying gently, "Miss Qin, you overestimate the girls around me. You should know that we started out as a mutually beneficial arrangement. If they do anything that displeases me, I will cancel all the promises I made."

Qin Manshu said calmly, "Being Mrs. Qin is much more than what you promised."

"That depends on whether they can handle it. They've already made it in the entertainment industry for fame and fortune, so they should have some discernment. I told them straight from the beginning that I just need a steady female companion. Of course, I can't control whether they choose to see themselves as girlfriends. I have no objection to how they define themselves, but I won't go any further." Although Yu Jingchen was smiling, his words sounded cold and indifferent.

He knew how to cultivate his image in front of others. Even though he was being so cold-hearted, he still whispered in Qin Manshu's ear in an extremely gentle tone, making everyone else think that they were a very loving newlywed couple who had come to choose a ring.

The saleswoman at the ring stand had a keen eye. At first, she was surprised by the newlyweds' wealth, but she quickly recognized that the man who came to choose the ring was the son of the Yu Group. She also recognized that Qin Manshu, who was next to Yu Jingchen, was the current heir of a leading pharmaceutical group in the country and was active on the big screen. This was no ordinary rich person.

After recognizing Yu Jingchen and Qin Manshu, the saleswoman immediately told the manager about the situation. Once the manager learned that the eldest son of the Yu family had come to choose a ring, he immediately called the jewelry headquarters in S City. There was no need for the two of them to come out and say anything. The headquarters even sent the designer and the manager of the distribution department to come over.

Yu Jingchen originally intended to use the ring incident to subtly warn Qin Manshu. He knew Qin Manshu was stalling for time, and he wanted to know why she was doing so. Old Madam Qin was satisfied with him, and Qin Manshu was already in a semi-compromising state. He had invested too much time, energy, and money in Qin Manshu, and he hoped to recoup his investment with interest as soon as possible.

Coming to pick out a ring was just a spur-of-the-moment decision. Now that he saw Qin Manshu had actually investigated him, Yu Jingchen wasn't angry at all. Instead, he smiled very intimately and said, "Miss Qin actually investigated the girl next to me. I can only assume that Miss Qin is jealous. Don't worry, I will be more discreet about these things after we get married. After all, Miss Qin has someone else in her heart. I don't want to force her unless it's absolutely necessary."

Although Yu Jingchen didn't say it directly, Qin Manshu could understand that it was a last resort. She smiled at Yu Jingchen but didn't say anything.

There's never a loser in a marriage between a man and a woman, especially for a wealthy man like Yu Jingchen. If he can use Qin Manshu to elevate his status, then even if they divorce later, he'll still be a highly sought-after bachelor. He's calculated this very well; this man is truly shrewd.

Qin Manshu didn't speak, seemingly focused on choosing a ring, but in reality, she wasn't concerned about the ring at all. If this was just a frivolous wedding, Qin Manshu had no idea what style of ring it was.

The saleswoman continued to enthusiastically introduce the rings, seemingly afraid that her carelessness might displease the two distinguished guests. She smiled and said, "Is Miss Qin dissatisfied with these rings? A socialite like Miss Qin should be more accustomed to custom-made rings and not like to have the same style as others."

She immediately laid out the different styles of diamond rings designed by various designers and said kindly and considerately, "These are our designers. Ms. Qin, do you have one that you like? Our manager from headquarters has already brought the chief designer over. You can wait a moment and tell the designer your needs."

Qin Manshu raised an eyebrow. "You recognize me?"

"Of course I recognize her. Miss Qin is beautiful inside and out. Qin's Company has sponsored so many patients from impoverished families and participated in so many charitable organizations. In our hearts, it has always been a reputable pharmaceutical company. I've also seen many photos of Miss Qin participating in activities. She's even more beautiful in person than in the photos, and her temperament is also excellent." This saleswoman really knows how to talk, and every word she says hits the nail on the head.

Qin Manshu said with a smile, "Your family certainly knows how to do business."

Even Yu Jingchen, who had just casually wandered in, couldn't help but laugh and say, "You're quite clever."

Soon, someone from headquarters came over. When they learned that Yu Jingchen and Qin Manshu might choose their ring, the brand immediately and cleverly tried to win over the couple. Both of them were celebrities in the business world. Although it was unclear why they would specifically come to choose a ring instead of directly commissioning a designer, the brand cleverly seized this opportunity. If they could become the couple's wedding ring, the value of their ring could be raised to another level, and it could even reopen the socialite market.

The brand's chief designer arrived at the counter very quickly.

Qin Manshu glanced at Yu Jingchen and said, "Forget it, just buy any one you like. There's no need for someone to make the trip. I don't really need a ring."

"How can that be?" Yu Jingchen said meaningfully, "After all, they've come all this way. Since we're getting married soon, it's good to pick out a ring now. I have a good eye for fashion, and if you don't mind, I can help you choose one."

Since Yu Jingchen had said so much, how could Qin Manshu not give him face? She could only nod with a smile.

Taking advantage of a break, Yu Jingchen went to a secluded place and answered the phone call of the young actress who had been tricked by Qin Manshu. The young actress was trembling and said worriedly, "Mr. Yu, I didn't tell them. They found out about me. I don't know what happened. Don't worry, Mr. Yu, I won't do anything to upset you."

She knew Yu Jingchen too well. He looked refined and was very generous to girls, but if you did something he didn't like, this man could be all smiles one second and send you to hell the next.

Unexpectedly, Yu Jingchen was in a very good mood. He said with a smile, "You did very well today. I am very satisfied. I will not treat you unfairly after you have been with me for a while. In a while, I will have someone look out for suitable resources for you. Just continue to be obedient and listen to me in advance if there are any issues."

The young artist breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Yu Jingchen's words.