"I didn't say having a master's degree makes me superior. After all, I never mentioned it to outsiders, nor did I flaunt the diploma. I don't know where your son heard about it."
"Unlike some people who feel superior just because they sell milk tea. It's laughable."
"You!"
Just as the three women were about to clash, Ke Teng walked over from his right.
He casually rested his hand on Jian Fei's shoulder, revealing his designer watch.
"I stepped away for just a moment, and you're already having such a lively chat. What are you talking about?"
He glanced across at the two women, whose faces were both contorted with displeasure.
He had overheard half of their conversation and had a rough idea of what was going on, but he pretended to be oblivious.
"Why are they so angry? Are you enemies? Why are they staring at you like that?"
Ke Teng's striking appearance was always a head-turner.
Standing beside Jian Fei, he immediately added significant charm to her.
Coupled with his expensive, well-fitting clothes and the aristocratic aura he exuded, the two women opposite were instantly stunned.
Jian Fei hadn't intended to involve Ke Teng in this conflict.
After all, her situation with Jiang Chuan was complicated.
"It's nothing. Are you done with your call? Let's go."
She took Ke Teng's arm to leave. Seeing this, they realized she wasn't alone and wasn't as easy to bully as they had imagined. They rolled their eyes inwardly and arrogantly entered the mall.
Watching their backs disappear through the entrance, Ke Teng pinched her cheek again.
"Not bad for you. You didn't embarrass me."
"There's no need to be too polite with people like that. Who are they?"
"Jiang Chuan's wife and mother."
"Oh. So it was them. Speaking of which, Jiang Chuan is quite unfortunate. I detest women like that. They can't even tolerate strangers, yet he has to endure them as family."
Jian Fei batted his hand away. "Alright. Stop being so sarcastic. Let's go, I don't want to run into them again."
Ke Teng remained still. "Leaving already? You praised me and then immediately backed down. You're quite something."
Jian Fei didn't understand him. "Then what do you want? They've already left. Are you going to chase after them and argue?"
"Argue with them? Are they even worthy?"
Ke Teng grabbed her hand. "Sometimes I think you're very smart, and other times you're as foolish as can be."
"Don't you think about it? These frogs in a well, who think they're so arrogant with their meager abilities. They can act like this in front of you, but what about in front of your family?"
"You, on the other hand, argue with them and then just walk away. What if Grandma or your sister runs into them?"
Jian Fei: "..."
"Let's just go all the way. Shut them up for good. Come on."
Although she didn't know what Ke Teng intended to do, Jian Fei had a feeling it would be satisfying.
Jian Fei obediently let him put his arm around her as they entered the mall.
The future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were likely there to buy jewelry for the wedding. In smaller towns, it was customary to buy gold for weddings.
Jiang Chuan was busy, so his mother naturally handled the task.
Following them in, they saw the two women standing at the gold counter on the first floor.
Ke Teng, with Jian Fei by his side, casually strolled over.
A handsome couple entered, dressed so stylishly that a sales assistant rushed to greet them.
Gold jewelry was too vulgar. Young people in big cities pursued uniqueness, rarely wearing gold or silver. Ke Teng glanced at the counter casually; nothing caught his eye.
"Let's look over there."
The most expensive diamond ring at the counter was only a little over 30,000 yuan, and the design was rather common.
Of course, his relationship with Jian Fei wasn't yet intimate enough for them to buy rings.
Ke Teng then helped her pick out a necklace.
"This one, this one, this one. Take them out for me to see."
"Sir, your taste is excellent. These necklaces are all new arrivals in our store and of very good quality. Your girlfriend has fair skin, so they will surely look good on her."
Do I need you to tell me that? Ke Teng thought to himself.
My girlfriend is so fair and beautiful; wearing these things is beneath her.
But there was no help for it. He would make it up to her later.
Jian Fei was tall and slender, with a long neck and delicate collarbones.
Today, she wore a camel-colored, high-neck sweater under a black coat. Wearing the necklace made her look truly stunning.
She exuded exceptional elegance.
Ke Teng was very pleased. "I'll take this one. Don't remove it. Also, wrap up this other one."
The necklace Jian Fei was wearing cost over 40,000 yuan, and the other one was likely similar in price. Jian Fei was startled.
She didn't think it was necessary to be so extravagant just to spite them.
Seeing her expression tighten, Ke Teng placed a hand on her mouth as she was about to speak.
"Only you can wear it, and your sister can't? The other one is for her, so no more nonsense."
As the sales assistant packed the items, she lavished praise on Ke Teng.
He was so good to his girlfriend and generous to her family; the young lady was truly blessed.
Speaking of family, Ke Teng remembered his grandmother.
He had heard that according to some folk customs, it was good for elderly people to wear a gold bracelet.
"Come, let's pick out a bracelet for Grandma."
Jian Fei could no longer stand it.
"Don't buy any more. Grandma is old; she won't wear it even if we buy it, and it's not safe either. She'll scold us if we bring so much back."
Ke Teng didn't think these items were excessive, but her comment about safety caught his attention.
Indeed. An elderly person wearing a gold bracelet could attract the attention of criminals.
"Then let's buy a silver one. It's similar in meaning, and at least it represents my good intentions. You're not allowed to refuse anymore."
Within five minutes, the couple had spent over 80,000 yuan.
The sales assistant's smile stretched from ear to ear, and her compliments flowed endlessly.
She was even so excited that she offered to help carry the items to their car.
Carrying such small items to the car clearly indicated her desire to gossip about Ke Teng's background and what kind of car he drove.
Ke Teng indulged her.
Upon seeing the Bentley in the mall's parking lot, the sales assistant returned to her colleagues, gossiping.
"That guy just now was so handsome! So rich, my goodness! I've really opened my eyes today!"
"I thought he was some nouveau riche, but turns out he's genuinely wealthy. Do you know what car he drives? A Bentley!"
"I've only seen it on TV. This is the first time I've seen it in real life. Oh my god, it's so beautiful, the car paint is so shiny, I could barely open my eyes!"
Jiang's mother and Wang Wanfei stood nearby, their faces turning green with anger, over and over.
As they exited the mall, Jian Fei touched the necklace around her neck, unsure how to face Ke Teng.
Ke Teng knew what she was thinking. He held her hand with one hand and slowly started the car with the other.
"Don't be like this. I know what you're thinking."
"If you really feel bad about it, then come with me to Nancheng in a couple of days."
"To Nancheng? What for?"
"My dad is working in Nancheng recently, and he's under a lot of stress. His assistant said he's not cooperating and isn't resting or recuperating properly. His health isn't very good."
Speaking of his father, Ke Teng's expression darkened.
"My relationship with him has always been strained, and there are some things I can't say. I want you to help me manage him. He always praises you, so he'll definitely listen to you."
Finally, she could do something for him, and it was her forte. Jian Fei felt a bit better. "Okay."