Chapter 131 "You did it."
Listening to the lively and noisy sounds below, He Jinzhao stood on the second-floor railing and looked down, his expression nonchalant.
"Congratulations."
There was no one else there, only Shen Yanci standing side by side with him. He had his hands in his pockets and was also looking at the girl who was attracting so much attention. Hearing this, he glanced at him and raised his voice at the end.
"What?"
"Aren't you supposed to be engaged?"
"..."
Shen Yanci remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.
"yes."
His expression was no different from before, his voice was gentle and warm, and when he looked over, his eyes became a little darker than before.
"You don't seem surprised at all."
He Jinzhao remained silent.
Shen Yanci stared at him, a slight twitch at the corner of her lips, as if she were scoffing.
"You did it."
There was no doubt, only certainty.
He Jinzhao met his gaze without flinching.
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
"Now that you've made the decision, you should live a good life with that girl from now on."
He Jinzhao reached out and patted his shoulder, as if he had said everything, yet also as if he hadn't said anything at all.
Shen Yanci didn't move. After a few seconds, he raised the corners of his lips and nodded in response, "Of course, isn't this what you wanted to see?"
He Jinzhao paused for a moment, then said, "...I'm sorry."
This statement is tantamount to his admission.
He thought Shen Yanci would be very angry and argue with him.
He was also prepared.
To my surprise, the other party just smiled faintly, as if they didn't care.
"You're being too polite. We're good brothers."
He looked up at the dreamlike crystal chandelier and sighed, "My dad locked me up for half a month, and I've figured things out."
"What is not mine will never be mine. Rather than letting her become more distant from me and our paths drift further apart, I'd rather let her be happy."
He turned to look at He Jinzhao and joked, "If that person wasn't you, I would have taken her away no matter what."
He Jinzhao felt that something was wrong. He frowned, his thoughts deepening. Just as he was about to grasp the thread, the person next to him put his arm around his shoulder and laughed heartily.
"Don't stay here, go down and keep her company. I'll also introduce you to my fiancée."
Upon hearing Song Shiyi's name, He Jinzhao's attention was instantly diverted. He caught a glimpse of the smile on Song Shiyi's lips and couldn't help but shake his head.
I guess I'm just overthinking it.
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After meeting all the elders with her father, Song Shiyi returned to her own social circle.
Ji Siyu, Si Yue, Le Wanqing, and their classmates were all in this place.
Lu Tianyun held her wine glass, a gentle smile on her face, her gaze appreciative as she sincerely praised, "Song looks even more charming now that she's out of school."
"Happy birthday to you."
Song Shiyi smiled politely and said, "Thank you."
Hope you have fun tonight.
Song Shiyi raised her wine glass and gently clinked it against his. A flash of brilliance appeared between her fingers, but it immediately drew his attention.
"...This is...a gift from him?"
As soon as he said that, everyone else looked in the direction he was looking.
Her eyes were stunning, and her voice was amazing.
"Holy crap, such a huge diamond?! And it's pink?! Oh my god!"
"This looks expensive, doesn't it? It's more than the price of an apartment in Beijing, right? Waaah, I hate rich people."
"Wait! None of you have noticed the important point! The important point is who gave it to you! And it's worn on your ring finger!"
"Who else could it be? The bag belongs to He Jinzhao."
"Isn't the meaning clear enough? It's a declaration of sovereignty."
"..."
Song Shiyi overheard these whispers to some extent. She subconsciously touched her fingers, lowered her eyes, and smiled gently.
"Yes, a birthday present."
Si Yue elbowed the man next to her and whispered something to him.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I don't even want to talk about He Jinzhao's little schemes. Is he afraid that those unmarried scions of noble families might have some improper thoughts about Yi Yi?"
"However, it really works; this pink diamond is just too dazzling."
"They're such a perfect match for my baby!"
Xie Lin chuckled: "Nonsense, it took me a lot of effort to do this."
Si Yue looked him up and down, and asked suspiciously, "You?"
What? You're questioning me?
Si Yue denied it: "I didn't say that."
She pursed her lips and muttered to herself.
She has been fulfilling her obligations for a month now.
I also know a little about Xie Lin's daily life.
He's either sleeping or looking at his phone.
He would occasionally go to the classroom when he had classes, and when he didn't have classes, he would go to check on his shop.
He would either ask her to run errands or have meals with him.
In a sense, it can be considered very self-disciplined.
Seeing her staring at the ring in silence, Xie Lin thought for a moment and casually asked, "Do you like it?"
Si Yue snapped out of her daze, looking completely bewildered: "Huh?"
Then realizing what he was asking, she waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "What girl doesn't like sparkly gems?"
"But it's too expensive, I'll just look at it and leave it at that."
"oh."
Xie Lin seemed to be deep in thought and didn't say anything more.
Ji Siyu looked on with a hint of envy and joked, "To be honest, it's quite interesting to receive a diamond ring as a birthday gift."
Tsk, I guess he's preparing for a marriage proposal later?
Sigh, I'm really envious.
Immediately, she shook her head, feeling it was somewhat unnecessary.
Every living being has its own ferry crossing and its own boat to return home.
Some are born with a galaxy at their feet, while others reach for the stars with their bare hands.
Live your life well, and a gentle breeze will naturally embrace you.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, a slender figure suddenly entered their territory.
"Hello, Shiyi. I am Ren Xiangxue, Shen Yanci's fiancée."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the area turned to look this way, and the previously unusually noisy noise gradually quieted down.
Ji Siyu's expression suddenly changed, her fingers unconsciously tightened around the wine glass, and she stared straight at the person, remaining silent.
Lu Tianyun, standing beside her, noticed her unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Senior Sister Ji, do you know her?"
After saying this, he suddenly stopped.
In fact, he overlooked one thing.
Ji Siyu broke up with Shen Yanci just over a month ago, and news broke that he was getting engaged.
Moreover, in his opinion, this Miss Ren did not seem to be a rich girl from any family.
Don't ask him how he knew.
The daughters and sons of wealthy families are usually immersed in the rules of the world of fame and fortune from a young age. Their every move carries an inherent nobility that cannot be built up simply by wearing designer brands.
Standing before them was Miss Ren, whose slender figure was accentuated by a haute couture gown, and whose dazzling diamond necklace was almost blinding.
But her fingers, holding the champagne glass, tightened slightly, and when she met their scrutinizing gazes, the smile on her lips seemed somewhat unnatural.
As he continued to speculate about the connection between the two, Ji Siyu's calm and indifferent voice rang in his ears.
"I don't know him."
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