“No…” The sales clerk shook his head, holding the box.

"Lorna, right?"

"Please issue me the invoice. We'll buy these two pairs of pearl earrings," Sister Fang said calmly, glancing at the name tag of the sales clerk who had previously served them.

"Yes, please wait a moment." Saleswoman Luo Na quickly took out the ticket.

Fangjie looked at the sales clerk who was still clutching the box tightly and gave a provocative smile.

Lu Qiuying sat on a high stool, watching them.

"Aren't you going to put down the earrings?" Sister Fang said calmly, her slender fingers lightly tapping the glass tabletop.

"Why did you put it down? I placed an order..." a woman's voice came from behind.

Mu Fang turned her head and saw the person who came, muttering to herself, "What a small world."

Song Yi's younger sister, Song Zhenzhen.

She had seen him once or twice when she was a child, never expecting that she would see him again more than ten years later…

"Mu Fang?" Song Zhenzhen looked at the woman in front of her in surprise, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

"Miss Song, you've finally arrived. These two pairs of pearl earrings... Miss Song just bought them..." The saleswoman's voice lowered towards the end.

"You're here, and my brother is here too?" Song Zhenzhen asked without even looking at the sales clerk next to her.

Mu Fang wore a light purple cheongsam, her long curly hair casually draped behind her. Her makeup was light, yet it accentuated her beautiful features, making her even more exquisite and charming.

Even though she's almost forty, she still retains her charm and elegance.

No wonder her brother is so infatuated with this woman, Song Zhenzhen thought to herself.

"Hmm, you're looking for him?" Mu Fang's smile faded slightly.

She saw the cashier return from paying, and her finger, which was lightly tapping the glass counter, paused.

Lu Qiuying certainly knew Song Zhenzhen, who was currently the most popular film actress in China.

However, the two were only nodding acquaintances and had no real relationship.

"It's been so many years, and you're still the same as before..." Song Zhenzhen casually picked out a few accessories and asked the sales clerk to write up the order.

Mu Fang ignored her, took the shopping bag, and pulled Lu Qiuying away.

“That’s your sister-in-law, no need for formalities?” Lu Qiuying’s lips curved into a smile.

"I didn't admit it. Pshaw, do you really think I'd be scrambling to curry favor with her just because I married her brother?" Fangjie slowly walked towards the cosmetics section.

Song Zhenzhen is a very vengeful person. In the past, if someone accidentally bumped into her, she would find an opportunity to bump into them back.

At that moment, Song Zhenzhen, who was in the jewelry section, stared at their departing figures with eyes that seemed to be coated with poison.

Now all the family's resources are being allocated to her, and her career has finally started to improve.

However, the Mu family wants to be her sister-in-law? Even if they get married, she'll break them up.

For example, cutting off her brother's financial support from her family.

Or they could seek media exposure of the Mu family's past.

A glint of light flashed in Song Zhenzhen's eyes, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

…

On the other side...

Haibi Village, Haixian County.

The rumors continued in the village and even spread to the neighboring village.

The chubby girl followed Shen Hai to the riverbank, and when she saw the fish being pulled up, goosebumps appeared on her arms.

"Ayan went to Guangzhou and probably won't be back for another two days."

"Before we went, she said that the fish wasn't poisonous, but it was best to get a tetanus shot and take anti-inflammatory medicine after being bitten to prevent the wound from becoming infected and suppurating." After saying that, the chubby girl rubbed the goosebumps on her arm.

Professor Su's eyes widened in surprise, but he didn't say anything more after realizing something.

He just figured out what was going on with the reagent for the edible ice, and so far, the tests on these fish haven't revealed much.

Chen Hai squatted down, picked up a fish with pliers, examined it, his eyes flickered slightly, and he murmured...

"Old Su, the article in the professional journal may be wrong. So far, we haven't found any cases of poisoning after being bitten. We can just write the truth in our report."

They came back to this riverbank today to retest.

Besides this river, similar fish have also been found on the beach near Haibi Village, but in small numbers.

Professor Su nodded. This matter had already alarmed the Beijing Municipal Research Institute.

As for those rumors, since Xu Ling reported the incident to the police and caught the person who switched the fish fry, the police station has already removed the seals from the fish farm.

The chubby girl raised her hand to shield her eyes from the scorching sun, and frowned slightly when she saw someone rushing over.

Secretary Qin almost ran over, his expression solemn.

“One of the children who was bitten by a fish last time suddenly… died,” he said, panting heavily.

Fat girl, "..."

Shen Hai and Professor Su exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.

"The child's parents found your research team's laboratory and even got villagers to surround the fish farm..." Secretary Qin continued after recovering.

This time, the attack wasn't just targeting fish farms, but also aquaculture research teams.

"Ayan hasn't come back yet. Those people may have heard the rumors and are determined to find her." Secretary Qin was unaware of the police station's investigation results; he had only been informed that it had nothing to do with the fish farm.

Just then, Lin Ziyan arrived at Yangcheng Department Store and suddenly sneezed.

"Is the fan here very cool?" Lin Ziyan murmured, rubbing the tip of her nose.

The purpose of this trip to Guangzhou has been achieved, except that there wasn't enough time to recruit Ren Donglai.

She glanced at Lu Yun Shen, her expression indifferent, as if she was still angry.

"Let's go buy a ring," Lu Yunshen said calmly, putting his arm around her shoulder.

The first floor of the department store in Guangzhou is a gold shop.

Lin Ziyan touched the Buddhist prayer beads on her wrist and did not object to his suggestion.

Last time at the Fuzhou Gold Shop, the two of them bought bracelets and necklaces, but didn't like any rings.

Now, almost all the rings in jewelry stores are openwork designs, unlike before her rebirth when jewelry stores followed online trends and had all sorts of popular styles.

She had previously bought a gold bow ring, which she wore on her index finger to bring good fortune.

"Do you want to buy diamonds?" Lu Yunshen suddenly asked.

He looked around but didn't find any styles he liked.

"No," Lin Ziyan immediately refused.

“A diamond is only valuable at the moment of purchase,” she added.

It's not like you're buying a rough diamond; a diamond ring without collectible value is just a waste of money.

Lu Yunshen chuckled softly, his chest heaving with each chuckle.

The gloom between his brows dissipated, and he took Lin Ziyan's hand, their fingers intertwined, and walked towards the customization area.

The market in Guangzhou has long been open, and gold shops that can open stores in department stores generally have a certain level of craftsmanship.

Therefore, we accept custom ring orders here.

"You had already decided to have it customized before you came?" Lin Ziyan raised an eyebrow slightly, and when she saw the gold shop's custom-made sign, the corner of her mouth twitched slightly.

The long-established gold shops in Guangzhou have very skilled craftsmen; as long as they can draw a design, they can basically make it.

"Wedding rings should definitely be custom-made, preferably with engraving." Lu Yun Shen raised his chin slightly, gesturing for her to draw a design.

Lin Ziyan saw an old craftsman's eyes droop down, glance at Lu Yunshen, and then continue wiping his tools.

She turned her head and glanced at the person next to her; it seemed he was a regular customer.

"Yun Shen?"

Lu Yunshen stiffened slightly upon hearing the familiar voice and turned to look in the direction of the sound.

Lin Ziyan followed his gaze, her eyes filled with suspicion, wondering if she had run into an acquaintance.

However, she didn't recognize this person...