Chapter 111: Mall Stroll

"Is it tasty?" Murong Wan smiled, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Hmm."

Jiangnan nodded, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned.

The two exchanged a smile, everything conveyed without words.

After finishing the ice cream, the two continued to stroll around the mall.

They passed a cinema, and Murong Wan stopped.

The two bought tickets and entered the theater.

The film began, light and shadow shifting on the screen, telling a love story.

Murong Wan nestled beside Jiangnan, feeling the warmth radiating from him, a sense of safety rising in her heart.

After watching, the two walked out of the theater.

A satisfied smile spread across Murong Wan's face.

Night fell, the city lights just lit up.

The two strolled through the mall.

They passed a jewelry store, its window displaying a variety of dazzling jewels.

Murong Wan's gaze was drawn to a sapphire.

The sapphire was a deep blue, like a brilliant star, emitting an enchanting glow.

She stopped, standing to admire it.

"Do you like it?"

Jiangnan noticed her gaze and asked softly.

"Hmm."

Murong Wan nodded, her eyes flashing with affection.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Jiangnan took her hand and entered the jewelry store.

Inside, the bright lights made the jewels even more dazzling.

A sales assistant approached with a smile:

"What would the two of you like to see?"

"I'd like to see that sapphire."

Murong Wan pointed at the sapphire in the window.

The sales assistant took the sapphire out and placed it on a black velvet cloth.

Under the light, the sapphire shone even more brilliantly.

Murong Wan picked up the sapphire and examined it carefully.

Its color was pure, the cut exquisite, each facet sparkling with dazzling light.

"This sapphire is truly beautiful."

"You have great taste; this sapphire is our store's flagship treasure, sourced from Sri Lanka, weighing 10 carats, a rare gem."

The sales assistant introduced.

"How much?"

"One million."

The sales assistant finished speaking, about to mention a promotion, but saw Jiangnan nod and hand over a black card.

"Go ahead and swipe."

The sales assistant nodded, about to swipe, when a sudden abrupt voice cut her off.

"I want this sapphire."

At the same time, a young man in a floral shirt, wearing a thick Gold Chain around his neck, hugged a heavily made‑up female college student and walked in.

The man wore an arrogant grin, his eyes flippant, clearly a dandy.

"Ren Shao, you're here."

Seeing the man, the sales assistant instantly put on a flattering smile.

"Hmm."

Ren Yang replied casually, his gaze falling on the sapphire,

"This sapphire, Young Master wants it, wrap it up."

"This…"

The sales assistant showed a reluctant expression, looking at Murong Wan and Jiangnan,

"This gentleman and lady have already taken a liking to this sapphire first."

"So what?"

Ren Yang glanced at Murong Wan and Jiangnan, a hint of contempt in his eyes,

"Since Young Master has set his eyes on it, it must be bought!"

The air in the store seemed to thicken.

Ren Yang's gaze swept over Murong Wan, greedy, then landed on that sapphire.

He pulled a bank card from his pocket and slapped it onto the counter.

"This sapphire, Young Master will pay ten times the price, ten million."

His voice rang high, bearing unquestionable dominance.

Other patrons turned their heads, eyes showing amazement.

Ten million, to them, is practically an astronomical figure.

The sales assistant's eyes lit up, breathing rapidly.

At ten times the price, this commission could drive her crazy.

She looked at Murong Wan, a hint of apology flashing in her eyes.

"Miss, please take a look…"

Murong Wan's brows twitched slightly, a wave of disgust rising in her heart.

She wasn't short of money; she liked this sapphire simply for its own sake.

"I won't allow it."

Murong Wan's voice was cold and decisive.

Ren Yang's complexion darkened, a trace of gloom flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't expected this woman to dare refuse him.

In Qingzhou Province, no one has dared to defy him!

"Beauty, stop being shameless."

Ren Yang's tone was icy, laced with threat,

"Young Master has set his eyes on something; nothing is beyond his reach."

Murong Wan's gaze was firm, showing no retreat.

"This sapphire, I was the first to eye it."

"And I've already started paying for it."

Ren Yang sneered, contempt filling his eyes.

"Paying?"

"The little money you pay, in Young Master's eyes, doesn't even count as a fart."

He pulled out a bank card again and tossed it onto the counter.

"Twenty million, this sapphire, Young Master wants it."

The sales assistant's eyes were feverish, breathing rapidly.

Twenty million—that's really twenty million!

She hesitated hardly at all, picked up the sapphire, and handed it to Ren Yang.

"Ren Young Master, this sapphire is yours."

Murong Wan's complexion changed, a flash of anger in her eyes.

"You…"

She hadn't expected the sales assistant to be so mercenary.

Jiangnan's gaze turned cold, a chill spreading outward.

He stepped forward, blocking in front of Murong Wan.

"We bought it first."

Jiangnan's voice was low, bearing unquestionable authority.

Ren Yang narrowed his eyes, scanning Jiangnan from head to toe.

"Kid, what are you?"

"How dare you snatch something from Young Master?"

Jiangnan's gaze was indifferent, saying nothing.

He simply stared quietly at Ren Yang, the cold in his eyes deepening.

Ren Yang felt a shiver under Jiangnan's stare, a sense of unease rising within him.

But he quickly suppressed the unease, his face once again showing an arrogant expression.

"Kid, I advise you to be more sensible."

"Not even in the petty Jinghai City, let alone the whole Qingzhou Province, has anyone dared to oppose the Ren Family."

"You don't even inquire, I Ren Yang am what kind of person?"

Jiangnan still said nothing, merely watching him quietly.

The atmosphere inside the shop was tense to the extreme, like a tightly stretched string ready to snap at any moment.

Others retreated one after another, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

The sales assistant stood aside, trembling, unable to speak.

The air inside the jewelry store seemed to solidify into ice.

The oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe.

Murong Wan inhaled deeply, her chest heaving violently.

She gripped Jiangnan's hand tightly, her knuckles turning white.

"Let's go."

Murong Wan's voice trembled slightly, carrying a barely perceptible compromise.

She didn't want to cause trouble, especially not to drag Jiangnan into it.

Jiangnan watched Murong Wan quietly, his gaze deep, revealing no emotion.

Ren Yang, seeing this, curled a smug smile at the corner of his mouth.

He stepped forward, blocking the two's path.

"Want to leave?"

Ren Yang's gaze was flippant, his eyes wandering wantonly over Murong Wan.

"Beauty, what's the point of being with this kind of trash?"

He pointed at Jiangnan, his tone full of contempt.

"Why not follow the Young Master? As long as you keep the Young Master happy, whatever you want, the Young Master will give you."

Ren Yang's eyes grew greedier, as if he were about to devour Murong Wan whole.

Murong Wan's face turned ashen, her body trembled slightly.

She had never seen anyone so shameless.

"You…"

Murong Wan was about to speak, but Jiangnan gently pulled her back.

Jiangnan stepped forward, shielding Murong Wan behind him.