"My God, am I hearing you right? When did you start to get it? You actually know to send Hou Mingzhu a gift. Don't tell me you've fallen for her?"
In response to Xiao Pang's question, Ye Tiancheng threw a punch, hitting Xiao Pang's chest and making him grunt in pain.
"Mind your own business, or I'll hit you."
After taking the punch, Xiao Pang felt his breathing become much smoother. It turned out Ye Tiancheng wasn't just trying to punish him, but was helping him clear a blockage in his heart.
"Thank you, Brother Ye. I was about to complain about you earlier. You asked me for a favor, but your attitude was still bad."
"Hurry up, stop wasting time. I'm worried about what to give Hou Mingzhu as a gift. Don't bother me now."
Xiao Pang could tell that Ye Tiancheng was genuinely anxious. He didn't dare to joke around anymore, fearing that if he slacked off, Ye Tiancheng would beat him even harder later.
"Brother Ye, leave it to me. This is not a difficult task. Just give it to me, and I guarantee I'll solve it for you."
"Alright, here's the money. You're responsible for buying it for me. I don't know what to buy. Who knows what women like? They're all so troublesome."
Naturally, someone who gets paid to do things is very happy. Since Xiao Pang didn't have to pay himself, he immediately told Ye Tiancheng that Hou Mingzhu was just a materialistic woman and should be easy to handle. Xiao Pang planned to casually buy some bags and jewelry that girls liked.
"Xiao Pang, don't you have any creativity? Didn't you buy these things before? Remember, we bought a lot of luxury goods to please Hou Mingzhu before. Can't you think of something new?"
"If you want something with meaning, how about buying the 'Tears of the Ocean'? There are only two of that necklace in the world right now, and one necklace costs tens of millions."
Hearing Xiao Pang say this, Ye Tiancheng felt it was not bad. He could still accept the price of tens of millions. If it were any more expensive, he would feel a bit strained.
"Okay, I'll start figuring out how to buy it."
"Alright, I'll give you a red envelope when the job is done. Thank you for your trouble."
Ye Tiancheng knew that such precious gifts were usually not easy to buy. Obtaining them would definitely require some complicated procedures. He felt a little bad about always bothering Xiao Pang, so he could only compensate him financially.
"Brother Ye, if you're so polite with me, I'll feel embarrassed."
Ye Tiancheng punched Xiao Pang again: "Alright, stop being so indecisive. I hope to see your 'Tears of the Ocean' within three days."
It didn't even take three days. The next day, Xiao Pang delivered the Tears of the Ocean to Ye Tiancheng.
At this moment, Ye Tiancheng was feeling frustrated: "Xiao Pang, you're here just in time. You say Su Muxian ignores me. What should I do? Women are really too troublesome."
"Brother Ye, I worked so hard to bring the Tears of the Ocean to you, and you don't even look at it. You have no idea how much effort I put in."
"Oh, I'm so distressed. If I had known I would need Su Muxian, I wouldn't have offended her like that. I'm as stupid as a pig."
As Ye Tiancheng spoke, he opened the exquisite box. The Tears of the Ocean lived up to its name, instantly capturing everyone's attention. Ye Tiancheng, who had no interest in jewelry, couldn't help but praise it.
"This Tears of the Ocean is indeed beautiful. It's not just women who like it; I quite like it myself."
"It cost sixty million, so of course it's good. There are only two such necklaces in the world. I don't even know who the other one was sold to, because it's too precious."
"Anyway, I'm definitely not buying it." Ye Tiancheng couldn't handle Su Muxian, so he decided to deal with Hou Mingzhu first. "Xiao Pang, help me give the necklace to Hou Mingzhu. I'm busy. I still need to figure out how to win over Su Muxian."
"Brother Ye, you're truly my brother! You spent sixty million to buy a necklace, and you're not even going to give it to her yourself? You want someone else to deliver it for you. Are you crazy?"
"Oh, the item has been bought. The most important thing is the item. I've got the necklace. Nothing else matters. Those are just formalities, and I'm too lazy to deliver it."
"Brother Ye, you don't understand women. I suggest you book a high-end restaurant. After you finish eating, you should give it to Hou Mingzhu in person. This is the proper procedure."
What Xiao Pang said made sense. His current approach was too perfunctory; he should pay a little more attention.
"Alright, although it's a bit troublesome, I can't let sixty million go to waste. I should pay more attention to the ceremony."
When Ye Tiancheng brought Hou Mingzhu to the high-end restaurant, Hou Mingzhu felt a bit uncomfortable. Both of them were used to a more down-to-earth lifestyle.
"Brother Ye, is there something you need? Why did you bring me here?"
"I brought you here because I want to give you a gift, but you'll have to wait until after dinner for me to reveal it. I can't tell you now."
"Okay, this place seems quite expensive. Let's focus on eating first."
Hou Mingzhu was very well-behaved throughout the meal, speaking little. She only occasionally praised the food, giving a thumbs-up after tasting delicious dishes.
Hou Mingzhu had indeed changed a lot compared to before. Previously, Hou Mingzhu always liked to look down on Ye Tiancheng from a high position, as if Ye Tiancheng was always beneath her. But now, they were equals, with no gap between them. Instead, they got along more harmoniously.
After the meal, Ye Tiancheng took out the gift box and gave it to Hou Mingzhu, stating that this was the gift he wanted to give her. When Hou Mingzhu opened the box and found the Tears of the Ocean, she was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes.
"This is so expensive. There are only two in the world. People have been guessing who bought the one that was sold recently. Was it some popular celebrity? I never expected it to be you, Brother Ye. This is too precious."
Seeing the tears in Hou Mingzhu's eyes, Ye Tiancheng finally understood why men would go bankrupt to buy gifts for their beloved women. It was for this moment. The gratitude in a woman's eyes gave a man a sense of fulfillment.
"I'm glad you like it. You deserve a precious gift. It would be a waste to give it to someone else, but it's worth it to give it to you."
Ye Tiancheng's seemingly ordinary sweet words struck Hou Mingzhu deeply, making her very grateful.
"Then I'll accept it. It's because I'm your fiancée that I feel comfortable accepting such a valuable gift. Even if I were just your girlfriend, I wouldn't dare to be so bold as to accept such a grand gift."
Ye Tiancheng took out a tissue and wiped away Hou Mingzhu's tears: "Alright, you put on such beautiful makeup to see me, and now it's all smudged from crying. You look like a little kitten. Stop crying."
Hou Mingzhu immediately burst into laughter through her tears: "I understand. I won't cry anymore. I'm very happy with you, Brother Ye."
When Ye Tiancheng returned home that night, he received a call from Su Muxian on the way. Afraid that Hou Mingzhu would misunderstand, he answered the phone discreetly.
"What is it? Have you thought it through and want to see me?"
"The Tears of the Ocean was bought by you, Brother Ye. Are you giving it to some woman?"
Ye Tiancheng didn't know how Su Muxian got the news, but it was clear that if the news leaked, it would be impossible to hide.
"It's Su Muxian. It's just a necklace. If you want it, as long as you agree to meet me, I can give you one."
"Okay, then I only want the Tears of the Ocean. Unless you give me the necklace, I won't meet you."
Ye Tiancheng only had a box containing fragments of the Fuxi Qin, and without a key, he couldn't open it after trying many methods. At this moment, he was eager to see Su Muxian.
"Okay, then it's a deal. Don't go back on your word."
"I'll be waiting for your good news."
After hanging up the phone, Ye Tiancheng didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly contacted Xiao Pang.
Ye Tiancheng asked him to get the other Tears of the Ocean necklace, but at this time, Xiao Pang gave Ye Tiancheng some bad news: "Brother Ye, why didn't you say so earlier? About five minutes ago, the other Tears of the Ocean necklace was already bought by someone."
Just now, he thought no one might buy it because it was too expensive, but it was bought so quickly. Ye Tiancheng could guess with his toes that the person who bought the necklace might also be Su Muxian.
Su Muxian was doing this on purpose. Now that the other one was gone, only the one Hou Mingzhu had just received was left.
If Ye Tiancheng wanted to meet Su Muxian, he could only borrow Hou Mingzhu's. It was too unethical to take back something he had just given away so quickly.
No matter who it was, they would think this approach was unmanly. However, Ye Tiancheng was used to taking unconventional paths, and besides, the current Hou Mingzhu was very easy to talk to.
When they went to sleep that night, Hou Mingzhu came over with a pillow. Seizing this opportunity, Ye Tiancheng made his request to Hou Mingzhu: "Hou Mingzhu, I want to borrow the necklace I gave you."
"Okay, but that necklace is very precious, Brother Ye. You can use it, but you can't break it. You must return it to me as soon as possible, and I'll feel at ease. Even if you gave it to me, it's not okay. I have to protect it well, or your kind intentions will be wasted."
Hou Mingzhu's words were quite touching. Her thoughts now were always so pure.
It was a good thing that Hou Mingzhu valued the gift he gave her. The main thing was that she didn't make things difficult for him and was willing to lend him the necklace temporarily. Ye Tiancheng was actually very grateful.
"Don't worry, Mingzhu. I'll take good care of your necklace and return it after I'm done."
After hearing Ye Tiancheng's promise, Hou Mingzhu finally hugged his arm and slept peacefully.
"I knew it, Brother Ye is the best to me. Brother Ye never lies to me. I believe everything you say."
Hearing Hou Mingzhu's trust, Ye Tiancheng felt a little guilty. He wasn't even sure if he could get the necklace back.
After obtaining the Tears of the Ocean necklace in this way, Ye Tiancheng took the necklace to meet Su Muxian.
They met at a high-end restaurant. Su Muxian's temperament was completely different from before. Previously, she was as ethereal as a little fairy. Now, her features were still beautiful, but she had an added air of nobility.
"Ye Tiancheng, I didn't expect you to be so heartless. You took back the gift you just gave someone."
Ye Tiancheng found it difficult to mention this, but he decided to appease Su Muxian first. Ye Tiancheng urgently needed the key.
"Xian'er, I've given you the item. I wanted to ask you if you know anything about the secret of a key."
Ye Tiancheng also brought the box containing the fragments of the Fuxi Qin and placed it in front of Su Muxian.
"Take a look. Does it seem familiar?"
"Brother Ye, if you're talking about a key, then yes, there is such a thing. However, that key is a family heirloom, and I won't give it to just anyone. You only gave me a Tears of the Ocean necklace, so why would I give you the key directly?"