Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Auntie Ji looked first at Lu Zhanting and then at Yun Wei before saying, “Okay, I’ll help you keep your secret.”

“Thank you, Auntie Ji.” Yun Wei gave her a dazzling smile.

Then Auntie Ji started busying herself with tidying up Yun Wei’s bedroom.

Lu Zhanting moved closer to Yun Wei.

When his powerful, masculine body leaned over her, Yun Wei felt a tad intimated.

“Master Ting, what are you doing?” Yun Wei asked in a panic.

Lu Zhanting held her hand and slid something onto her finger.

“A ring?” Yun Wei’s lips trembled as she asked, “Master Ting, your grandmother’s already given me her jade bangle, so is this ring really necessary?”

“To be more precise, this is a self-defense ring,” Lu Zhanting replied, eyebrows raised.

Yun Wei took a closer look at it and realized that this definitely was no ordinary ring.

The ring was designed to look like a cluster of crystals, but they were actually barbs. So, anyone who tried to grab her hand would be stung by them and bleed.

Smiling brightly, Yun Wei said, “Awesome! I like this gift. Thank you, Master Ting.”

Her dazzlingly radiant smile warmed Lu Zhanting’s heart.

At that moment, Yun Wei thought she saw a hint of satisfaction in Lu Zhanting’s eyes. Or maybe she was only seeing things.

However, a brief moment later, she lowered her head and happily toyed with this special ring that so entranced her.

It was now noon.

Auntie Ji and Yun Wei returned to the apartment next door. Shortly after, Bai Wenping and Hua Shasha turned up.

Trying to get into Auntie Ji’s good books, Hua Shasha said, “Auntie Ji, I’ve helped Yun Wei pack all her jewelry and put them in the safe deposit box.”

“Okay.” Auntie Ji packed up all of Yun Wei’s jewelry and, noting that the number of pieces seemed about right, looked satisfied and said, “I’m going to return to the Yun family now. It’s about time these pieces got a good cleaning.”

Hu Shasha followed Auntie Ji around, fawning all over her.

Hua Shasha set her tote bag to the side. Inside it was a replica of Yun Wei’s diamond necklace.

To make sure no one could tell that the necklace was a fake once they swapped it out for the real one, she’d spent a lot of money to hire a talented street professional to make an exact replica.

Her plan was to wait until Auntie Ji left the apartment before switching Yun Wei’s genuine necklace with the replica.

However, while Bai Wenping was in the bathroom and Hua Shasha was busy cozying up to Auntie Ji…

Yun Wei opened up Hua Shasha’s tote bag and placed her genuine necklace inside. She then removed the fake necklace from the bag and slipped it into her pocket.

Once that was done, Yun Wei smiled cunningly.

“Let me take you to the airport when you’re ready to leave, Auntie Ji,” Hua Shasha offered, continuing to ingratiate herself with her.

“There’s no need for that. I’ll make my own way to the airport,” Auntie Ji replied as she securely packed Yun Wei’s jewelry and picked up her luggage to head out.

Before she stepped out of the apartment, Auntie Ji gave Yun Wei a look.

Yun Wei motioned for her not to worry.

After Auntie Ji left, Hua Shasha snapped her fingers, happy that Yun Wei’s necklace was now hers for the taking.

She walked over to Yun Wei and sat down beside her. “Yun Wei,” she asked, “Has Auntie Ji given you the diamond necklace yet?”

“Oh yes, she has,” Yun Wei smiled sweetly as she slipped her hand into her pocket and retrieved the fake necklace she’d just swapped with the real one.

She dangled the fake necklace in her hand for Hua Shasha to see.

Hua Shasha’s eyes gleamed. “Let me see, let me see.”

By this time, Bai Wenping had come out of the bathroom. When he saw the diamond necklace, he was immediately overjoyed.

The necklace that Yun Wei was holding in her hand was actually the replica that Hua Shasha had gotten someone to make.

However, because the pair were so happy about making some serious money, they couldn’t even tell that this was actually the fake necklace.

“It’s so luxuriously chic. Absolutely beautiful. The color and brilliance of the diamonds, the perfect workmanship, and its shine…” Hua Shasha let out a series of sighs.