Chapter 66 A Hidden Gem

The president of the fashion chamber of commerce stood in the corner of the VIP room, his hands folded in front of him, a polite smile on his face, but his gaze couldn't help but wander back and forth between Shangqiu bamboo and the pearl necklace.

He had just witnessed Shangqiu Zhu hurrying into the main venue, his eyes cold and stern, with a rare hint of urgency, as if he wanted to find that person immediately.

At that moment, several waiters were carefully escorting a velvet tray through the corridor, carrying the jewelry and walking very slowly, which conveniently blocked his view.

This business tycoon suddenly stopped in his tracks and, contrary to his usual behavior, sat in the VIP room, patiently examining every detail of the necklace.

On a champagne-colored velvet tray, the sky-blue pearl necklace was carefully presented.

Each pearl is lustrous and full, with a soft and dazzling luster. The central pearl is about the size of a thumb and is surrounded by tiny diamonds, making it even more noble and luxurious, breathtakingly beautiful.

“These pearls were discovered in the deep sea off Norway,” the president explained cautiously. “They were hidden in the darkest trenches, where they had been nurtured for at least a century, yet they had never been discovered before.”

Shangqiu Zhu's fingertips gently caressed the main bead, and under the light, the bead's luster flowed like moonlight pouring down.

“This main bead is so pure that it has no impurities. The designer deliberately preserved its natural shape without excessive cutting or polishing, just to show that…” He carefully chose his words, “the beauty that is forgotten by the world, yet still shines brightly.”

The pearl layer grows year after year, layer by layer, settling down on its own while everyone else chases after superficiality.

In the deepest part of the ocean, where there is no light, it still grows into the most perfect form, wrapping the sand and gravel in brilliance.

Just as no one knows how much darkness she has experienced, no one has seen how she has honed herself into a radiant figure in the years when no one cares.

"The most precious pearls are hidden in the deepest sea, so we named it 'The Pearl Lost in the Sea'."

Shangqiu Zhu's eyes flickered slightly.

The president was taken aback, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

"Therefore, this necklace can be said to be priceless, worthy of someone who truly cherishes it."

Priceless treasure.

"Mr. Shang, what do you think of this necklace...? Are you satisfied?" the president asked tentatively.

Shangqiu Zhu's voice was deep: "Mm."

That single word made the president even more certain that this necklace was probably meant for an extremely important person.

He couldn't help but wonder which family's daughter could have someone like Shang Qiuzhu personally choosing a gift for her? This pearl necklace was priceless, one of a kind in the world, and not something that money could buy, much less something that everyone was qualified to wear.

The president felt a growing sense of anticipation.

He had seen too many wealthy men spend lavishly on their female companions, but Shang Qiuzhu was different. He never got close to women and rarely appeared in public with women.

But now he stopped for this necklace, even personally checking every single detail...

It seems that the person Mr. Shang is going to meet is the future owner of this necklace.

The president couldn't help but imagine what kind of beautiful woman would walk in later.

Is she a glamorous socialite, or a refined and elegant artist? Or perhaps... a mysterious figure who has never appeared in the public eye before?

Just then, Shangqiu Zhu straightened up and said, "Wrap it up."

The president immediately snapped out of his daze and hurriedly replied, "Yes, I'll have someone prepare it right away."

Shang Qiuzhu accepted the beautifully packaged gift box, and the bodyguard quickly stepped forward and whispered, "Mr. Shang, Miss Shuang is in the music wing."

He nodded slightly, but as he took a step, he caught a glimpse of a furtive figure out of the corner of his eye.

The jewelry section was dimly lit, and a man in a waiter's suit was bending down to approach the glass display case, his right hand hidden inside his clothes, revealing a faint metallic gleam.

Shangqiu Zhu's eyes suddenly turned cold.

He raised his hand subtly, and the bodyguard behind him immediately understood.

Before the man could react, his hands were twisted behind his back and he was forced to the ground, his pistol smashing against the marble floor.

"Mr. Shang!" The president rushed over in a panic. "This is..."

“Your security system,” Shangqiu Zhu coldly glanced around, “is practically useless.”

The president broke out in a cold sweat and quickly apologized.

Shangqiu Zhu turned to leave, but her sharp ears caught the person on the ground whispering into a Bluetooth headset, "...After succeeding in the side hall, we'll leave..."

He whirled around, grabbed the man by the collar, and demanded, "Did the others carry guns?"

The man trembled at the ferocity in his eyes and honestly replied, "Yes, there is one..."

Shangqiu Zhu's pupils instantly turned pitch black and lifeless.

Yan Shuang has studied Taekwondo, so she might not be at a disadvantage in a hand-to-hand combat situation.

But what if the other side has a gun...?

He didn't dare to think any further.

"Mr. Shang!" The bodyguard hurriedly followed, only to see that his boss had already rushed out.

The man, who was elegant and dignified just a moment ago, had bloodshot eyes and rushed straight to the emergency exit, not even waiting for the elevator.