Huo Yuntang was somewhat surprised: "Why would you think that? It's just a joke. This set of jewelry was passed down to me by my grandmother. I can give it to whomever I want without having to report to anyone, right?"

In her words, she had clearly categorized Xie Zi'an as being on the same side as Xie Ziyuan, and felt that Xie Zi'an was speaking up for Xie Ziyuan.

Xie Zian opened his mouth, feeling somewhat at a loss for words.

He wasn't speaking up for Xie Ziyuan, but rather felt that Xie Li couldn't accept the gift.

Everyone knows about Huo Yuntang's relationship with Xie Ziyuan, and the Huo family even plans to propose to Xie Ziyuan at tonight's banquet.

Why did Xie Li want to get involved in their relationship and become cannon fodder? He was worried that Xie Li would be blinded by Huo Yuntang's sweet talk.

Huo Yuntang smiled even more charmingly. After all, he was born with good looks and had been raised in luxury since childhood, so his manners were impeccable.

With his control of the Huo Group, he was very confident. Even though he already had Xie Ziyuan, an excellent fiancée, countless women still flocked to him.

He simply couldn't believe that a young girl like Xie Li wouldn't be moved.

Moreover, by giving this gift, both in terms of its value and the timing, he could easily win Xie Li's favor.

Xie Li will definitely accept this gift, and thus her heart will be captured by him.

"You don't need to care about what others think. This imperial green jadeite suits you very well. Shall I put it on you?"

Under the light, the imperial green jadeite placed on the black velvet cloth has a rich and lustrous color that could make any woman's heart flutter.

Xie Li yawned lazily, feeling like she hadn't had enough sleep. "No, I don't need it, I don't like it."

She said no three times in a row. Seeing Huo Yuntang's face stiffen slightly, she thought for a moment and kindly added, "If you really want to repay me, then donate the cash to the Tiandushan Protection Station."

After all, it was Huo Yuntang and his group who led the way to the forest fire that day.

If you really have that intention, you should donate money to protect the primeval forest of Tiandu Mountain; that would be a way to make amends for your past mistakes.

Huo Yuntang quickly realized what was going on, "I will donate money." He'll just donate a little bit as a token of his appreciation.

"But this jade jewelry set is a gift specifically for you... You see, it's not good for your neck to always be so bare..."

The assistant couldn't help but speak up: "Miss Xie Li, this set of jewelry is worth more than eight million yuan—of course, the main issue isn't the money, but rather how rare it is."

"This set of jewelry was a gift from the palace to the Huo family, and it has been passed down for over two hundred years..."

His seemingly explanatory tone, though feigned respect, inevitably carried a hint of arrogance.

He was afraid that Xie Li, being from a rural background, had never seen top-tier jewelry and wouldn't recognize the treasures, so he couldn't help but speak up.

Of course, the main reason was that Huo Yuntang did not stop him, and even had a slight smile in his eyes, clearly satisfied with his actions at this moment.

Huo Yuntang certainly wouldn't be comfortable saying this kind of self-praise, as it would seem a bit beneath him; but it's perfect for his assistant.

Xie Li patiently waited for the man to ramble on before calmly asking, "Are you done? Now it's my turn to speak, isn't it?"

She gave him a strange look. "Who said I don't have any jewelry to wear?"

She had previously taken a box from under the coffee table and played with it in her hand. Now she opened the box, casually took out a necklace, and put it on herself.

This necklace was a gift from Luo Zhihan.

“I just took it off because I found it cumbersome and put it here for a while.” After a pause, she added, “This natural pearl jewelry used to belong to a foreign royal family. By the way, the last time it was auctioned at Christie’s, it sold for $12 million.”