At that moment, Guo Ran was already walking around another part of the mall with Su Yin, and just thinking about Su Beibei's manipulative behavior made her feel sick.
"I just wanted to have a happy shopping day, but instead, we ran into these two lunatics. By the way, did you really let them have that jadeite bracelet? It must have been made of very rare jadeite material," she asked.
Su Yin responded indifferently, "It's just jadeite. If they want it, let them have it. We'll find some other birthday gifts."
Guo Ran furrowed her brows, feeling that Su Yin's words didn't quite match her usual character, which made her more suspicious as she thought about it.
She looked doubtfully at Su Yin, "That's not right! Although you are usually quiet and seem gentle and considerate, you are actually quite cunning."
Su Yin grimaced wordlessly, "Guo Ran, how can you misunderstand me like this?"
Watching Su Yin's almost tearful expression, Guo Ran suddenly stretched out a hand, "Stop! What are you really up to?"
Seeing Su Yin smile lightly, Guo Ran reaffirmed, "You never planned to give the jadeite from the start, did you?"
Su Yin chuckled, "Guo Ran, you seem to read my mind like a worm in my stomach now, guessing whatever I think."
Guo Ran smiled proudly, "Of course! We've been friends for so long, I do understand you a bit. What are you planning to do next?"
Su Yin raised her index finger to her lips, making a shushing gesture, "The show has just begun, it wouldn't be fun if I spill everything now. You'll see later."
Guo Ran huffed, "Playing the mysterious card again!"
Su Yin linked arms with Guo Ran, smiling without a word.
The two wandered around for a while before each headed home.
Su Yin didn't rest either, she organized documents until late into the night before finally stopping.
...
The next day, afternoon.
Su Yin was still organizing documents in the study when her phone suddenly rang. Without hesitation, she answered the call.
"Guo Ran."
"Little Qing Luan, get ready, Fu Yanting just called me, he's invited us out for a meal and to sign a contract," Guo Ran said.
Guo Ran sent the restaurant's address to her phone.
When Su Yin arrived, Guo Ran and Fu Yanting were already there.
Fu Yanting had switched into a light-colored suit with a bow tie today, which made him look even more gentlemanly and refined.
When Su Yin appeared, both Fu Yanting and Guo Ran's eyes subtly shifted as they stared at her.
The form-fitting dress wasn't particularly luxurious, but it prominently showcased her figure and especially the enchanting look in her eyes, making it hard for anyone to look away.
Guo Ran's eyes lit up, at an angle unseen by Fu Yanting, she gave Su Yin a big thumbs up.
Her darling was just too beautiful!
Fu Yanting's dark eyes deepened, his lips slightly curved, "Our Lawyer Qing Luan has arrived."
Su Yin, with a light smile on her face, explained, "Sorry, I was a bit late due to traffic."
"We only just arrived too."
Guo Ran pulled out the chair next to her, and Su Yin came over to sit down. Guo Ran immediately leaned in and whispered, "This is a great choice of dress for today, but didn't I tell you to wear some light makeup?"
Su Yin whispered back with a helpless look, "I didn't have much time. Today's focus is on collaboration, not matchmaking."
"Hmph."
Guo Ran hummed softly, sitting up straight, while a smile flickered through Su Yin's eyes as she pushed the documents she brought to Fu Yanting.
"Mr. Fu, this is a document I prepared in the last two days with extended analysis and thoughts on the case. Please have a look," she offered.
Fu Yanting flipped through the document, scanning a few lines, then his normally languid gaze suddenly brightened.
This was an impeccably thorough case analysis, even the professional jargon was clear.
Su Yin, a professional lawyer, had a unique and proficient process for case analysis, clear-cut for every point of entry and counterargument, which would enlighten even someone who knew nothing about law.
fU Yanting's eyes showed undisguised admiration and appreciation as he complimented, "You are indeed fitting for Qing Luan, your professional capability is far ahead of your peers. No wonder you continue to sit at the top of the industry despite not accepting cases for three years."
Su Yin casually adjusted a stray hair by her ear and humbly replied, "I'm glad Mr. Fu is satisfied."
Fu Yanting pulled out a contract from the briefcase by his side, handing over a pen as well.
"I've already brought the contract, take a look, and if there are no issues, we can sign it today."
...
Meanwhile, a man and a woman suddenly appeared just below their hotel.
Su Beibei linked arms with Qi Jincheng as they entered the restaurant.
She had dressed up in a little white dress and makeup that mimicked a bare face; as they got into the elevator, she smiled sweetly at Qi Jincheng, "Jincheng, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to have dinner with me."
Qi Jincheng replied nonchalantly, "It's fine."
Su Beibei was visibly more delighted as she casually brought up the events of the previous day, "The doctor said I've been resting well and suggested that I should get out more, so I went to pick a birthday gift for grandma yesterday morning, but…"
Suddenly, Su Beibei's eyes showed a hint of difficulty, she hesitated then bit her lip and sighed softly.
Qi Jincheng looked at her with some confusion, "What happened?"
Su Beibei quickly shook her head, "It's...it's nothing…"
Lowering her head, her hands unconsciously clenched tightly, she appeared to be greatly distressed.
Qi Jincheng's gaze darkened, "Beibei, being hesitant isn't like you, just speak your mind?"
Su Beibei seemed a bit panicked, fearing Qi Jincheng's dissatisfaction, she hastily spoke up, "I... I ran into Su Yin at the mall, and she…"
Qi Jincheng's eyes deepened as he saw her troubled and silent demeanor, he immediately frowned, "What did she do again?!"