C10 I'm Sorry I Am Afraid That I Am Going to Steal Your Love Today!

Shi Qing and Qiao Jing were lounging at home watching TV, chatting about the unusual connection with Gu Chengxi. Suddenly, a message from an unknown number popped up.

"Hello Miss Shi, this is Wanwan. Tomorrow's my birthday, and I feel like we have some misunderstandings to clear up. I'd like to invite you to my birthday party."

Qiao Jing, curious, leaned over to read the message. When she saw it was from Wanwan, she exclaimed, "Is she a glutton for punishment? The more you criticize her, the more she clings to you."

Shi Qing deleted the message. She remembered Wanwan as someone who had climbed the ranks at a young age, not someone who would act so immaturely. Despite some harsh words Shi Qing had said, Wanwan still reached out, leaving Shi Qing puzzled.

"Instead of wasting time with her, let's go shopping. I'm in a good mood today, so it's on me," Shi Qing said, pulling Qiao Jing towards the door. She had no interest in any birthday party.

The two headed to the most famous jewelry store in town, but as soon as they walked in, they spotted Lu Sinian and Wanwan.

Qiao Jing was instantly annoyed. "Just our luck, running into them."

Shi Qing couldn't help but laugh at Qiao Jing's reaction. Instead of leaving because of their presence, Shi Qing led Qiao Jing to a nearby sofa to sit down.

The sales associate warmly prepared refreshments for them. Qiao Jing decided to ignore the others and pulled Shi Qing along to start picking out jewelry.

“Wow, this one is gorgeous.”

Following Qiao Jing's gaze, Shi Qing saw a yellow diamond necklace in the display case. Under the lights, it sparkled so brightly it was almost blinding. She knew Qiao Jing loved dazzling things like this.

“Could you wrap this one up...”

“Sinian, look, this one suits me perfectly.”

Shi Qing was about to ask for the necklace to be wrapped when Soong Wanwan walked over with Lu Sinian.

Clearly, Soong Wanwan was surprised to see Shi Qing here, considering this store wasn't one just anyone could afford.

“Miss Shi, what a coincidence.” Soong Wanwan greeted her with a smile.

Shi Qing finally looked up at the pair. This must be true love; otherwise, why would someone who always put work first be shopping during office hours?

“Miss Soong, it is quite the coincidence.”

Soong Wanwan asked softly, “Did you get the message I sent you, Miss Shi?”

With no need for pleasantries, Shi Qing replied coolly, “I saw it. I deleted it.”

The atmosphere turned a bit awkward, though it was only awkward for Soong Wanwan. Lu Sinian, standing beside her, hadn’t expected to run into Shi Qing here either. He was supposed to be at work but had given in to Soong Wanwan’s persistent coaxing.

Even after three years of marriage, he rarely paid attention to Shi Qing. In his mind, she was always gentle and compliant. Now, it was as if another personality had taken over her body, making her feel like a complete stranger.

At this moment, the sales associate chimed in. These were all important people, and if she could sell this necklace today, she wouldn't have to worry for months. "You both have excellent taste. This necklace is one of only ten in the world, valued at eight million dollars. It's the only one available here in the city."

Hearing the price, Soong Wanwan couldn't help but gasp a little. She had thought it would be at most one or two million. However, seeing Shi Qing's interest, she felt determined to have it.

"Sinian, this necklace would look great on me," she hinted to Lu Sinian, then turned to Shi Qing. "Miss Shi, I'm sorry, but I might have to take what you love today."

The phrase "take what you love" was used cleverly by Soong Wanwan. Shi Qing hadn't been that interested in the necklace initially, but hearing this made her feel a bit competitive.

If a man was taken, so be it. But something that could be bought with money shouldn't be snatched away by someone else.