Everything that could fit the ring became a suspect, and they instantly transformed into famous detectives, their eyes scanning everything like scanners.
Shen Yan didn't seem to realize that there was anything wrong with what she was doing. She frantically rummaged around, asking, "Where are the tissues? Zhenzhen, didn't you bring any?"
She quickly shoved and dispersed the pile of personal belongings, displaying them like an exhibition, leaving them completely exposed.
Qiao Zhen didn't stop her or remind her. She simply pulled out a few tissues from the tissue box in the corner and slowly wiped the stains off her skirt. She watched coldly as Chen Yan impatiently picked up a small, square velvet box.
The size and style of the box clearly indicate that it is designed to hold small pieces of jewelry.
It can even hold an 18-carat diamond ring.
When Chen Yan saw the box, she almost exploded with anger. If she hadn't restrained herself in time, she would have crushed the box on the spot.
After returning home and asking her grandfather for clarification, she learned that the Eternal Heart, which Lu Zheng had bought at great expense and which had amazed and envied countless people, was not actually for her. Instead, it had been returned to its original owner as a way of repaying the so-called original owner.
She also knew that Lu Zheng's female companion at the charity auction was Qiao Zhen.
Lu Zheng's actions were tantamount to slapping her twice!
She could not tolerate the lowly Qiao Zhen repeatedly challenging her status.
Shen Yan gritted her teeth, opened the box, and a gentle silver light entered her eyes.
"..." She froze, then looked abruptly at Qiao Zhen.
Her almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright like a stream, yet she sensed a hint of mockery in them.
Feeling mocked, her beautiful features gradually twisted and contorted, and she raised her hand, wanting to smash the box into Qiao Zhen's face.
“Miss Chen,” Qiao Zhen said gently, reaching out to take the box.
Shen Yan jolted, quickly regaining her senses. She lowered her hand and said with an embarrassed smile, "I misread it, I thought it was a tissue. Your skirt..."
"Miss Shen, I'm fine, you don't need to worry." Her slender, fair fingers slowly turned the box, letting everyone see what was inside.
Everyone was greatly disappointed.
There was only one pearl bracelet in the box.
It wasn't the eternal heart they had hoped for, and the show didn't turn out as expected.
"I need to go to the restroom to change, excuse me." Qiao Zhen took out a spare shirt and suit skirt from the drawer.
Chen Yan looked into the bag, unwilling to give up.
She shook her bag quite hard just now, so theoretically everything should have fallen out, but she still held onto a sliver of hope.
Qiao Zhen deliberately shook her bag again in front of Chen Yan.
Shen Yan stared intently as the zipper bumped against the metal trim on the edge of the bag, making a "clink" sound.
She still couldn't find what she was looking for.
Qiao Zhen stuffed the spare clothes into the empty bag, got up and walked to the bathroom, leaving a table full of odds and ends for people to see.
"Qiao Zhen!" Shen Yan shouted sharply, grabbing Qiao Zhen's wrist abruptly.
Qiao Zhen's heart skipped a beat, and she secretly gripped her bag strap. "Is there anything else, Miss Chen?"
Shen Yan quickly looked Qiao Zhen up and down. The fitted dress accentuated her slender waist. To avoid ruining the aesthetics, this type of dress doesn't have pockets.
Her tone changed completely, and she said softly, "I'm sorry..."
“Miss Shen, there’s really no need to apologize. It was just a small accident.” Qiao Zhen felt awkward and uncomfortable, and gently shook off Shen Yan’s hand. “I still have a lot of work to do.”
Chen Yan exclaimed, "Zhenzhen, you're so kind."
"..." Qiao Zhen walked towards the restroom without turning her head.
Shen Yan looked at Qiao Zhen's desk again, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and said softly to her assistant, "What I did was very rude. Go to the car and get the new set of jewelry I just bought. Apologize to Zhenzhen."
My colleagues looked at each other.
Ultimately, the fear of getting into trouble overcame the urge to remind Chen Yan.
The gaze directed at Chen Yan became even more sympathetic.
Shen Yan feigned pitifulness, but failed to attract a clever person to tip her off, and a hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes.
Lu Zheng wasn't in his office at the moment; the door was locked, so she couldn't get in and went to wait in the conference room.
She must find out who has the Heart of Eternity!
Qiao Zhen hid in a restroom stall, changed her clothes, opened the hidden pocket of her bag, and took out a ring box.
This bag looks simple, with only one large pocket, but it actually has a hidden pocket inside. The zipper is very small and the same color as the lining, so it is hard to find. Naturally, the priceless ring is placed in this most inconspicuous place.
Fortunately, Shen Yan didn't notice.
Qiao Zhen felt a wave of fear, unable to imagine what the consequences would be if she took out the Heart of Eternity in public.
Hopefully, Shenyan has already realized that the Heart of Eternity is not in her hands.
Now, all she wants is to get off work quickly, go home, and lock herself in the safe under her bed!
Qiao Zhen tore off a wad of toilet paper and put it into the hidden pocket along with the ring box. With the toilet paper as cover, it was difficult to feel the shape of the ring box from the outside. She also deliberately let the zipper get stuck in the fabric. Even if Chen Yan used any tricks and messed with her bag, she would not be able to take out the ring box after discovering the hidden pocket.
After tidying up, she returned to her office with a normal expression.
Her colleagues offered her a few words of concern, but their gazes towards her were full of hidden meaning.
Qiao Zhen looked at her desk and asked her colleague next to her, "Where is Miss Chen?"
A colleague said, "President Lu just returned and is talking to Ms. Shen in the conference room."
"Oh." Qiao Zhen swept her scattered personal belongings into her bag, then put on a serious face and buried herself in her work, adopting the demeanor of a bossy office lady.
Seeing this, even the most curious colleagues fell silent.
In the conference room, Chen Yan's eyes were slightly red, and she twisted her fingers in grievance, "Everyone outside is saying that you bought the Heart of Eternity for me..."
Lu Zheng stood with his back to her in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his face cold and aloof. "I've tried my best to suppress the news. Not many people should know about it. Discussions about this kind of thing in the industry always pass quickly. You don't need to worry about losing face."
Shen Yan grew anxious and rushed to Lu Zheng's side. She looked up at him, sunlight falling into her eyes, which glistened with tears, making her look exceptionally pitiful. She said coquettishly, "It's all your fault for not explaining things clearly from the beginning!"
Lu Zheng remained unmoved.
“Lu Zheng, since you’ve already returned them to their original owner, I won’t force you to take them back, but you can borrow them! If we don’t bring these rings when we get married, it will definitely cause some bad gossip.”
Shen Yan looked worried and grabbed Lu Zheng's arm.
"You know, even someone like Song Ruyi is the subject of much gossip, let alone a top-tier wealthy family like ours. Every move we make is watched, and any slight disturbance will be discussed for a long time. They will speculate about who you gave the ring to and doubt whether our relationship is real or fake!"
It wasn't just about the Eternal Heart; she also wanted to remind Lu Zheng not to play tricks outside, as neither family could afford to lose face and they didn't want to see any negative consequences.
"You spent seventy million, so the original owner has no reason to refuse us using it, right? If you're too embarrassed to ask the original owner, I'll go!"
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