Chu Lingzhi looked at them curiously. What were they doing here?
The way they looked at her was a bit strange.
"Madam Nangong, please take a look. These are the crown jewels of our jewelry store. Do you like them?" A man placed the black leather case in his hand on the coffee table and opened the lid, revealing a dazzling golden glow.
The case was filled with gold, silver, jewels, and diamond accessories, enough to make anyone's eyes blur.
But... Chu Lingzhi frowned, stunned as she stared at the man.
What had he just called her?
Madam Nangong?
When did she become Madam Nangong?
She turned to look at Nangong Yehen. What was that guy doing?
He was actually smiling!
Smiling at her!
"Pick whichever one you like." He gestured with his chin toward the gold and silver jewelry in the case.
The smile curling at the corners of his perfect lips was like a clear spring, rippling with water.
Chu Lingzhi glanced at the jewelry. "Can I choose not to?"
"You can..."
"Madam Nangong, is there nothing you like? Take a look at these." Another man opened his black leather case, revealing more jewelry of various styles.
These pieces were extremely expensive—none of them could be bought for less than five hundred thousand.
She wasn't particularly interested in gold and silver jewelry, so even with so many pieces before her, the temptation wasn't strong.
But the maids in the living room had their eyes gleaming at the jewelry in the cases. The light radiating from the pieces was almost blinding.
Especially Lin Ling, whose eyes were fixed on the jewelry, her desire completely undisguised.
If Young Master Nangong would give her just one piece, she could live a life of comfort and ease forever.
"Madam Nangong, do you like any?" The man looked up, gazing at Chu Lingzhi expectantly.
Seeing her unmoved, he tried to flatter her. "Madam Nangong is so beautiful, you don't really need to pick carefully. Wearing any piece would make you stunning, unparalleled in elegance."
"Keep them all," Nangong Yehen said, his tone carrying a hint of laziness.
The two men's faces immediately lit up with surprise.
"Yes! Thank you, Young Master Nangong!" They quickly bowed to Nangong Yehen.
"I'll have the money transferred to your boss's account later."
"I'll thank Young Master Nangong on behalf of my boss."
They hurriedly withdrew, afraid Nangong Yehen might change his mind and not buy the jewelry.
"Nangong Yehen, two cases of jewelry—aren't you going to count how many pieces there are?" Chu Lingzhi walked over and stood in front of Nangong Yehen, raising her voice.
Nangong Yehen looked up, a faint smile on his face. "Twenty pieces, ten in each case."
These were all jewelry designed by world-class top designers, including two limited editions priced so high they were hard to sell.
"First the dresses, now the jewelry—what are you up to?" Chu Lingzhi demanded, staring at him.
"Taking you to a banquet."
"What banquet?"
"A businessman's celebration party."
"Is that businessman you?"
Nangong Yehen chuckled. "No."
"If it's not your celebration party, why make such a big deal? It's just a dinner party. You could have just picked out a dress and some jewelry casually. Instead, you went for custom designs and selected gems."
Nangong Yehen looked at her meaningfully, his demeanor elegant. "This is the first time I'm bringing a woman to a banquet, so of course, it has to be grand."
Chu Lingzhi sneered at that. "You're not going to announce to the whole world that you're taking me to that banquet, are you?"