Chapter 141: Smooth-Talker

Time passed quickly; in the blink of an eye, it was already the eighth day after the New Year.

Just now, Liu Liu Yifei in the workshop sent word that the first batch of five hundred glass vessels had been completed.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu naturally rushed over at the very first moment; immediately, he saw the warehouse piled high with piece after piece of glass vessels.

After carefully inspecting the quality of the glass vessels, Jiang Jiang Mingyu nodded very satisfiedly at Liu Liu Yifei.

"Liu Yifei, you've worked hard after all this time."

Then, he pretended to suddenly remember something.

"By the way, this official has another gift to give you."

"A gift?" Liu Liu Yifei, her face wearing fatigue, asked somewhat surprised.

"What gift?"

Jiang Jiang Mingyu didn't explain much; he directly took out an exquisite brocade box.

"Open it and see."

Immediately, a deep-red glass pendant necklace appeared before Liu Liu Yifei.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu smiled lightly.

"You said you liked this color, so I personally designed it and had someone make it for you. Try it on and see if you like it?"

This was a pendant necklace made of glass; its color was deep red, like the luster of blood jade.

The shape of the pendant was a square plaque, upon which was carved a flying phoenix, symbolizing noble status and auspicious meaning.

The phoenix's feathers and eyes used glass of different colors, appearing brilliant and colorful.

The four corners of the pendant were also inlaid with four pearls, adding a touch of magnificence and elegance.

The chain of the necklace was woven from golden silk threads, complementing the color of the glass, and embodying a kind of softness and tenderness.

Liu Yifei looked down, her cheeks warmed: "Why are you always like this, so unexpected..." Jiang Jiang Mingyu smiled: "Because I just want to make you happy."

After helping Liu Liu Yifei put on the necklace, Jiang Jiang Mingyu's eyes immediately brightened.

The glass pendant hung before Liu Liu Yifei's chest, set off by her thin cloth robes to appear even more enchanting and captivating.

That glass was nearly transparent, enclosing a wisp of hazy red luster.

Under the light, it flickered bright and dim, adding a unique charm to Liu Yifei.

Her usually expressionless face suddenly gained a trace of indescribable, alluring fascination.

Framed by her simple short hair, her long, white, tender neck invited reverie.

Her slender collarbones were like fine glass craftsmanship, their beauty residing in what went unsaid.

The pendant hovered between visible and invisible, revealing a wisp of faint, ambiguous fragrance.

Liu Yifei lowered her head slightly to look; the half-face reflected within the pendant was also dyed with a touch of mystery.

An inexplicable joy in her heart was an experience she had never known before; being solemnly gifted by someone who cherished her, her heart was nothing but warm and melting.

Being treated so carefully by someone important, Liu Liu Yifei was overjoyed inside.

Seeing Liu Liu Yifei's shy appearance, Jiang Jiang Mingyu's heart softened.

He gently smoothed her hair and asked softly, "Do you like it?"

Liu Liu Yifei raised her head, her watery eyes like two pools of clear spring water.

Her cheeks were flushed crimson, her voice very, very light: "I like it... I like it very much." Her tone revealed the sweetness of happiness.

Seeing a blush fly across Liu Liu Yifei's cheeks, Jiang Jiang Mingyu felt a surge of joy and continued: "This is just a small gift; in the future, I will give you more and better ones."

Liu Liu Yifei waved her hands and said, "No need for you to go to such great lengths; I am already very satisfied."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu took her hand and said earnestly, "Liu Yifei, I want to give you the best in the world, because... because you are very important to me."

Liu Liu Yifei's face turned red like an apple; she stammered, "Smooth-talker."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu gently pulled Liu Liu Yifei into his arms and whispered words of love in her ear.

Liu Liu Yifei's face flushed crimson; she nestled shyly in his embrace.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu's fingers slowly stroked her neck, feeling the slight tremor there.

He planted a string of wet, hot kisses behind her ear; Liu Liu Yifei trembled slightly, and her breathing became rapid.

"Don't... there are still people outside..." Liu Liu Yifei softly protested, yet her body softened within Jiang Jiang Mingyu's embrace.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu's hand slid to the edge of her clothes, his fingertips grazing her skin as if present yet absent.

Liu Liu Yifei let out a soft gasp, a flush rising on her face.

"Let's go back... let's go back and then..." Her voice carried restrained longing, yet the hand pushing him away had lost its strength.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu understood without words; he gave a light peck on her lips and smoothly swept her up in his arms. "As you wish, my Princess."

Liu Liu Yifei glared at him playfully, yet she still smiled sweetly, leaning against his chest.