"Er Zhu Ge, you're too good to me!" Wang Xiaofeng didn't notice Miss Miao's malicious gaze. She hooked Er Zhu's arm, her eyes filled with affection.
She had thought Er Zhu would just give her a casual gift, but she hadn't expected jewelry so expensive!
Did this mean she held an important position in Er Zhu's heart!
Even more, Er Zhu might have feelings for her!
Wang Xiaofeng grew more excited, her grip on Er Zhu's arm tightening. Just as her ample chest was about to brush against him, Er Zhu quickly pulled away.
"I've been quite busy lately, so I didn't prepare a gift for you. This gift was prepared by Grandpa Fang on my behalf."
Er Zhu's words were like a bucket of cold water dousing Wang Xiaofeng's enthusiasm. Her face instantly fell, a flicker of embarrassment in her eyes.
"Oh..." After a long silence, Wang Xiaofeng finally replied. But that single word made the atmosphere even more awkward...
"Where is it? Where is the sapphire necklace? Who dares to steal my things!"
A cold female voice shattered the awkward silence. Wang Xiaofeng remembered the Miss Chen whose gift had been stolen. She turned and saw Miss Chen, dressed in a qipao, approaching furiously.
Miss Chen was furious. She had been being questioned by Zhang Qiang and others when she suddenly heard someone nearby had found the sapphire necklace. She had thought Wang Xiaofeng had found the culprit and came to see, only to discover that the so-called culprit was someone she knew!
"Er Zhu, why are you here?"
"Xiao Zhu, was the sapphire necklace lost by you?"
As Chen Xiaozhu approached and saw Er Zhu, they both asked simultaneously.
"Er Zhu Ge, you know Miss Chen?"
"Er Zhu Ge, you really are endlessly charming, even Miss Chen knows you?"
As soon as Wang Xiaofeng finished speaking, Miss Miao, standing nearby, cast a hostile glance at Chen Xiaozhu and asked sarcastically.
"Miss Miao, please call me Mr. Wang. We are not that familiar." Just as Miss Miao was about to speak again, she was surprised by Er Zhu's impolite words.
Miss Miao was filled with shame and anger. She glared at Er Zhu, wanting to curse him, but in front of the Wang family, she held back.
However, it didn't matter. As long as he was in Liuzhen, she would have plenty of opportunities for revenge!
"Yes, I am the owner. I originally intended to give it to Xiaofeng, but it got lost as soon as I arrived at the venue."
Just as Miss Miao was seething with resentment towards Er Zhu, Chen Xiaozhu frowned and stepped forward, speaking with a mix of anger and anxiety.
"Er Zhu Ge, you haven't answered my question yet. Do you know Miss Chen? How long have you known each other?"
Seeing Chen Xiaozhu also hooking Er Zhu's arm, Wang Xiaofeng, unwilling to be outdone, leaned in and asked anxiously.
She had originally thought her love rival was only Li Mei, but now it seemed Chen Xiaozhu also had a good impression of Er Zhu!
Although she didn't know Chen Xiaozhu's identity, she knew she came from a prominent family, and even her grandfather treated her with respect. Could she really snatch Er Zhu away from a woman of this caliber? The more Wang Xiaofeng thought about it, the more panicked she became. She even wanted to drive Chen Xiaozhu away, but she dared not.
After all, Chen Xiaozhu was a distinguished guest invited by her grandfather!
"Er Zhu saved my life. He is my savior. We haven't known each other for long, but I admire and idolize him!"
Before Er Zhu could speak, Chen Xiaozhu stared intently at him, her cold gaze even carrying a hint of tenderness!
The men present looked at Er Zhu with envy, and some had already begun to consider him a love rival!
Although Chen Xiaozhu was not from Liuzhen, she was one of the top socialites in Liuzhen's upper class. The wealthy second-generation heirs who liked her could fill the streets from east to west, yet she had never looked at anyone else, her eyes only on this young man who looked like a nouveau riche!
In an instant, Er Zhu became the focus of the banquet hall!
"Well, none of that is important. Let's focus on finding the sapphire necklace first."
Feeling the affectionate gazes of the two women, a blush crept onto Er Zhu's face. He cleared his throat and shifted the topic back to business.
What was with him? Wherever he went, he seemed to attract romantic attention. Maybe he should change his name to Wang Taohua from now on...
Er Zhu mused to himself while subtly withdrawing his hand.
"Er Zhu, you must help me. Captain Zhang has been searching for a long time with no clues!"
Speaking of the missing sapphire necklace, Chen Xiaozhu frowned slightly, a hint of urgency flashing in her eyes.
Although her sapphire necklace wasn't an exceptionally valuable gift, the matter was too embarrassing. If she couldn't catch the thief, she would be ridiculed by the wealthy people of Liuzhen.
Of course, being ridiculed wasn't that big of a deal. But if her grandfather found out about this, she really didn't want to be dragged home by him...
Thinking of her grandfather's stern face, Chen Xiaozhu couldn't help but shiver and felt even more anxious.
"Yes, Er Zhu Ge, please help Miss Chen. This happened at my birthday banquet after all. If it can't be found, I won't be able to explain it to Miss Chen."
Seeing Chen Xiaozhu's anxious expression, Wang Xiaofeng nodded and chimed in with persuasion.
"Er Zhu, I really can't find it. It's up to you." Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, he saw Zhang Qiang and two others run over, panting.
As police officers, failing to find even a petty thief was a great humiliation for them. But this thief was different from ordinary ones. This person was experienced and agile. They had searched the banquet hall several times but couldn't find a single trace!
Zhang Qiang was both anxious and angry, scanning everyone present. He wished he could pinpoint the truth with just one glance like Er Zhu, but alas, he didn't have such capabilities...
Er Zhu remained silent. A divine light flashed in his eyes. All the guests appeared to him as mere skeletons. Not only their ailments but also what they were carrying could be seen clearly!
In the crowd, a man in a suit and tie, exuding an extraordinary aura, looked at Er Zhu with a sinister smile. Er Zhu stared fixedly at him and suddenly pointed at the young man.
He was the thief!
Following the direction of Er Zhu's finger, everyone's gaze converged on that young man. Upon seeing him, Old Wang, Wang Xiaofeng, Chen Xiaozhu, Zhang Qiang, and others looked bewildered, their eyes filled with shock and confusion!
"Er Zhu, are you mistaken? Han Mingsheng is the eldest son of the Han family, and the Han family is the second largest aristocratic family in Liuzhen. How could he steal Miss Chen's belongings?"
As soon as this was said, all the guests watched Er Zhu with a "wait-and-see" attitude, while Han Mingsheng slowly walked towards him.