Yun Zhiyi turned around at the sound of Xiang Man's shocked scream.
When she saw the ring in Xiang Man's hand, she instantly recognized it. It was the star of tonight's auction, the rare pink diamond that everyone had been vying for.
And the person who bought the pink diamond ring was none other than Li Yuye?!
She remembered that while they were together in the hotel room, he'd asked her what kind of gift she liked, to which she'd flatly refused. She hadn't thought he'd actually go through with it.
It turns out that the gift he'd mentioned wasn't just perfume or lipstick; it was this extravagant ring.
"Wow… I'm seriously jealous of this special treatment!"
Xiang Man, an experienced jewelry designer, could tell just how rare and valuable this ring was.
The hallmark on the band confirmed its value: a heart-shaped diamond of 13.14 carats, truly unique and a priceless treasure.
"Zhiyi, try it on!" Xiang Man said eagerly. She took Yun Zhiyi's left hand and slipped the ring onto her ring finger.
"It's stunning! That guy must have put in some real thought to surprise you with something this grand!"
More like a scare than a surprise, Yun Zhiyi thought, feeling overwhelmed. "What does he mean by this? Why would he gift me something this valuable?"
"Maybe he's fallen for you and wants to propose?" Xiang Man joked, then added, "Wait—Su Shen is here tonight. Doesn't he know you're engaged?"
"He knows. He even confronted Su Shen and me in the hallway earlier and… let's just say, he pressured me into something."
Yun Zhiyi felt a chill, and the memory made her uncomfortable. She couldn't let this go on; she had to meet with him and put an end to it. She took off the ring immediately.
"I can't keep this ring; if I do, it'll link us in a way I can't easily explain!"
Xiang Man shrugged. "Well, you're not actually going to marry Su Shen. Having someone pursue you isn't a bad thing! We'll be out of the country after exposing those two scumbags at the wedding. What's there to worry about?"
Yun Zhiyi, determined, stood up. "Regardless of his status, I want nothing to do with him. I only want to settle things with Su Shen and An Yirou."
"If he's still here tonight, I'll find him and clear things up. I'll give the ring back."
Xiang Man didn't try to stop her. "Good idea. Take your phone with you and call if you need anything."
"Thanks," Yun Zhiyi said, and made her way to Li Yuye's hotel room.
But before she could get halfway there, Su Shen intercepted her.
"Zhiyi."
Yun Zhiyi turned around, her expression cold. "Weren't you with my dear sister?"
Su Shen approached her, insisting, "I've already set her up in a room; everything's taken care of. Zhiyi, are you still mad at me?"
Then his eyes zeroed in on her clenched hand. "What's that in your hand?"
Yun Zhiyi tried to hide it, but he grabbed her wrist, prying open her hand to reveal the ring.
"This ring? How did you get it?"
Tonight had been a huge embarrassment for Su Shen; the pink diamond's price had shot up, and a mysterious buyer had swooped in to claim it, leaving people gossiping about how the Su family wasn't as rich as they seemed. Su Shen had felt humiliated.
"Zhiyi, who gave you this ring?" he demanded, his tone severe, gripping her wrist tightly. "You're my fiancée. How could you wear a ring given by another man? It's a slap in the face to our family!"
"Let go," Yun Zhiyi protested, struggling to free herself.
"Yun Zhiyi, you're my woman, and wearing a ring from some other guy is an insult to me!" Su Shen, seething, snatched the ring and threw it into the trash without hesitation.