Chapter 44

Chapter 44

Wang Ming closed his eyes, returning Zou Shuqing’s passionate kiss.

It wasn’t until Zou Shuqing grew breathless that she gently pushed him away.

“It’s all your fault. Ever since we kissed that last time, I’ve fallen for you completely.”

Wang Ming teased with a smile, “I feel like you might be a match for me. Why don’t we put that to the test tonight?”

Zou Shuqing gave him a playful, sidelong glance. “In your dreams! Hurry up and open it. See if you like it.”

Wang Ming was also curious about what gift Zou Shuqing had prepared for him.

He opened the bag to find an exquisite white gift box. Pulling it out and opening it, he saw a warm, white jade bracelet lying inside.

The color was lustrous and delicate, without a single flaw, faintly emitting a white glow. One look was enough to tell it was incredibly valuable.

“This bracelet is quite precious, but you want a grown man like me to wear a bracelet?”

“What’s wrong with a man wearing one? Jade nourishes the wearer. I’ve had this bracelet for twenty years; it carries my essence. But it’s too big for me! I’m giving it to you so that when you wear it, it’ll be like I’m always by your side.”

Wang Ming gently stroked the smooth, translucent jade. “This must have been expensive, right?”

“Ten thousand yuan.”

Wang Ming’s tone was one of shock. “Ten thousand yuan twenty years ago was a fortune!”

Zou Shuqing shook her head. “It was bought in the seventies. My mother gave it to me.”

Wang Ming was truly stunned. In the seventies, he wasn’t even a tadpole yet! What did ten thousand yuan mean back then?!

“Ten thousand in the seventies… that has to be worth at least a million today!”

“The year before last, I took it to an appraisal show. They offered two point six million on the spot, but I didn’t sell.”

Wang Ming froze again, swallowing hard. “A lot of those appraisal shows lowball people to trick them. If they offered that much, this bracelet must be worth nearly ten million. You’re giving something this valuable to me?”

Zou Shuqing smiled tenderly. “You’ve been so generous to me, so I want to show you my heart as well. Besides, once we’re married, this bracelet will be passed down to our children sooner or later. We’ll be family; there’s no need to distinguish between what’s mine and what’s yours.”

Hearing these words, Wang Ming felt a warm current surge through his heart. In over three years with Zou Mengmeng, he hadn’t felt even a fraction of the emotion he felt at this moment.

[Zou Shuqing has proactively given the host three gifts (1/3)]

The System task panel updated.

Wang Ming gripped Zou Shuqing’s hand and pulled her into his arms. “Darling.”

The two embraced passionately again, their lips locked tight. Their breathing intertwined, growing increasingly heated.

After the kiss, Wang Ming slowly pulled back. “This bracelet is too precious. I can’t accept it.”

Zou Shuqing leaned gently against his chest and said softly, “I’m going to give my whole self to you in the future. What does a bracelet matter?”

She took the white jade bracelet from the box in Wang Ming’s hand. “Look, this bracelet is too big for me. My mother’s wrists were like a man’s; it fits perfectly on a man’s wrist!”

Seeing the sincerity in Zou Shuqing’s eyes, Wang Ming stopped refusing.

“Once I’m done with the business I have on hand, I’ll start a company for you. You can create your own cheongsam brand.”

Zou Shuqing was slightly taken aback, then laughed. “How much would that cost? Starting a brand from scratch might just be throwing money down the drain.”

Wang Ming squeezed her hand, his voice full of confidence. “I will definitely help you achieve it.”

The corners of Zou Shuqing’s mouth curled up into a sweet smile. “Then I’ll be waiting.”

She never imagined that in the near future, she would indeed establish her own brand. With Wang Ming’s help, she would take it public and become a wealthy socialite in her own right.
Zou Shuqing stared at the bracelet on Wang Ming’s wrist. “It’s settled then. From now on, it will stay with you in my place. You have to wear it wherever you go.”

After saying that, she turned around and picked up a large bag from the table, pulling out a photo album.

“What’s this?” Wang Ming asked as he took it. He gently opened it to find photos of Zou Shuqing from her childhood through to the present.

In every photo, Zou Shuqing radiated a different youthful charm, ranging from innocent and carefree to gentle and elegant.

As he flipped through them, Wang Ming became more and more captivated.

“Ah… so you started developing in college…”

“Wow… you were already a D-cup back then…”

He muttered to himself as he looked…

Zou Shuqing covered her mouth and giggled shyly. “It’s a gift for you, so you can get to know me better.”

[Zou Shuqing has proactively given the host three gifts (2/3)]

The System task was almost complete. The gifts he had received were far beyond his expectations in terms of both meaning and value.

Wang Ming thought to himself, *If she’s already this devoted to me with an Infatuation Value of 99, what will she be like when it’s maxed out?*

He pulled Zou Shuqing into another tight embrace.

Zou Shuqing had just closed her eyes and parted her lips, intending to kiss Wang Ming again, when his phone suddenly rang.

He picked up his phone. Although he had already deleted Zou Mengmeng’s contact information, he knew the number all too well.

His brow furrowed, and his tone was extremely impatient when he answered: “What is it? Did you lose your baby?”

Zou Mengmeng’s angry cursing came from the other end: “Screw you! You’re dead meat! Do you dare come to Siheng Road?

Aren’t you supposed to be so strong? Just say whether you have the guts to show up or not.”

Wang Ming snorted coldly, guessing that Liu Guohua was looking for revenge.

He asked coldly, “Siheng Road, right?”

Zou Mengmeng said viciously, “Yeah, right by the Happy Days Supermarket.

Liu Guohua told me to tell you: whoever calls the police is a coward!”

Wang Ming didn’t hesitate for a second and replied decisively, “Fine. I’ll be there soon. Just wait.”

With that, he hung up the phone.

Seeing Wang Ming’s fierce expression, Zou Shuqing asked with concern, “What’s wrong, honey? Who was that?”

Wang Ming gritted his teeth. There was no need to tell Zou Shuqing about what had happened with Liu Guohua and Zou Mengmeng earlier that day; knowing would only make her worry.

“It’s nothing. I have to go.”

Zou Shuqing anxiously grabbed Wang Ming’s hand. “But you haven’t eaten yet.”

Wang Ming looked at Zou Shuqing, his lips curling into a smile that carried a hint of chilliness. “You can pack it up and take it back for Zou Mengmeng. Though, I doubt she’ll have much of an appetite when she gets home tonight.”

After saying that, he planted a kiss on Zou Shuqing’s forehead. “See you another day. I’ll get that qipao brand sorted out as soon as possible.”

Wang Ming put the photo album into the bag and headed for the door.

“Alright then, bye-bye.”

Zou Shuqing waved her hand reluctantly.

She watched Wang Ming’s retreating back and didn’t think much more of it.

She simply muttered to herself, “Wang Ming has been so busy lately…”

Wang Ming walked out of the restaurant and hailed a cab on the street.

Sitting in the taxi, he recalled the tone of Zou Mengmeng’s voice on the phone and thought to himself: *It looks like they’re definitely planning to get physical.*

Even though he was physically strong, the other side had undoubtedly made full preparations.

Going alone would definitely put him at a disadvantage.

But the only brother he had in West Guan who would go through hell for him had already passed away.

He couldn’t exactly call Li Zhixuan to come and fight for him, could he?

Suddenly, Lin Qi flashed through Wang Ming’s mind.

That’s right! Lin Qi had promised him that he could ask her for help if he ever ran into any trouble.

Now, that was a heavy hitter!