Dongfang Yi’s temples were already covered with sweat; he was the primary person responsible for the Heart of the Ocean, tasked with its protection. If it were snatched away, his hard-earned security company would lose all reputation, and his career would come to an end.

Fortunately, Xu Xiangbei retrieved the Heart of the Ocean, saving both him and Shen Congru.

When Dongfang Yi placed the Heart of the Ocean back into the vault, Shen Congru nearly cried as he hugged it.

In the VIP section of the museum.

Xu Xiangbei held a glass of XO with ice in one hand and a Cuban cigar in the other, while Shen Congru sat beside him, full of gratitude.

Xu Xiangbei curiously asked, "Is this diamond Mr. Calia’s? Is he the Italian businessman I know?"

Shen Congru blushed slightly: "I think so, Mr. Calia mentioned you, and I also know Mr. Thomas. They said you were a hero, defeating Boxing King Jason and Xiangbei Takashi, so I wanted to befriend you. I was right, if it weren’t for you today, my life might have been over."

Xu Xiangbei grinned cheekily: "I helped you retrieve the diamond today. How do you plan to thank me?"

Shen Congru casually pulled out a checkbook from his chest pocket and wrote a check for five million: "Though talking about money seems tacky, we’re not immortals, just mere mortals, so we still need a bit of the mundane. Consider this money a little gift from me. Besides, among the jewels at the exhibition, apart from the Heart of the Ocean, you can pick whichever you fancy."

Xu Xiangbei smiled as he accepted the check: "This is what we call refined, the vulgar is also elegant, pleasing both the refined and the common."

The two laughed heartily together.

After the upheaval, the jewelry exhibition reopened. Xu Xiangbei and Xiao Lin roamed among the various jewelry display cases, admiring the intricately crafted, stunning jewels.

Xiao Lin was drawn to a heart-shaped necklace made of dozens of small emerald diamonds, exquisitely flawless, with a price tag of five million.

"This heart-shaped necklace is so beautiful."

Xu Xiangbei chuckled: "Do you like it? If you do, I’ll buy it for you."

Xiao Lin’s beautiful face showed a hint of surprise and she shyly said, "Just looking is enough, it’s too expensive, five million. Even if you dare to give it, I wouldn’t dare to accept it."

"Hehe, it’s fine. I’ll buy it, but since I can’t wear it as a man, such a beautiful necklace is only meant for a beauty. Waiter, I want this necklace."

Qin Daming and his girlfriend happened to walk by, and his girlfriend also took a liking to that heart-shaped necklace. Seeing Xiao Lin’s intimate demeanor with Xu Xiangbei, Qin Daming was consumed with jealousy and said to the nearby salesperson, "I want this necklace too."

The beautiful salesperson recognized Qin Daming as Young Master Shen Congru’s good friend and couldn’t offend him. However, Xu Xiangbei had claimed the necklace first.

She awkwardly said to Qin Daming, "Young Master Qin, this gentleman already wants this necklace."

Xu Xiangbei disdainfully said to Qin Daming, "Fatso, you just like to go against me, don’t you? Want me to beat you up right now?"

Qin Daming was somewhat afraid of Xu Xiangbei, but today he had three bodyguards with him, making him bolder: "I’m not afraid of you because I’ve hired three martial arts-trained bodyguards."

Xu Xiangbei laughed disdainfully: "What about your judo team bodyguards? Didn’t I throw them all on the ground? Even if you hired thirty bodyguards, I could still knock them down."

Hearing the commotion, Shen Congru walked over with a smile: "Daming, Dr. Xu, what are you arguing about?"

Qin Daming, the villain, was the first to complain: "I chose this necklace, but this kid insists on competing for it."

Xu Xiangbei argued: "Clearly, we picked it first. Ask the salesgirl for fairness."

Qin Daming coldly glared at the salesgirl: "Speak up, who picked this necklace first?"

Not wanting to offend anyone, the salesgirl was so anxious her face flushed, and she nearly cried. Shen Congru smiled and said, "Alright, stop arguing, and don’t make it hard for the salesgirl. I have two necklaces, identical. Whoever wants one can have it."

Shen Congru lightly opened the display box, gently pushed under the base of the heart-shaped necklace, revealing another identical necklace. He took both necklaces out, giving one to Xu Xiangbei and the other to Qin Daming.

He patted his hands, smoother than a woman’s: "There, happy ending, one for each. No more fighting."

Qin Daming glared at Shen Congru, tossed the necklace back into the display box: "I don’t like having the same thing as others, not buying it." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

His girlfriend, on the verge of tears, didn’t dare say a thing as he dragged her away.

Xu Xiangbei personally put the necklace on Xiao Lin. The dazzling necklace around her snow-white, slender neck was a perfect match, complementing each other. The jewels added a touch of nobility to Xiao Lin, while her beauty made the jewelry shine even more.

Qin Daming’s girlfriend glanced back, seeing Xiao Lin already wearing the diamond necklace, secretly wept in frustration.

Shen Congru couldn’t help but praise Xiao Lin once she wore the diamond necklace: "Didn’t I have great taste? Having Miss Xiao as our jewelry spokesperson will surely boost Shen’s jewelry sales. Haha, Miss Xiao is truly a beauty."

Xu Xiangbei smirked at Shen Congru: "Jealous, huh? But she’s my girlfriend, you better not get any ideas about her."

"I’m just marveling at something beautiful, not trying to own it. Dr. Xu is misunderstanding."

Xu Xiangbei pulled Xiao Lin aside, away from Shen Congru, sneering: "I’m not mistaken. You’ve been drooling over her for a long time. Don’t say such nice words about marveling at beauty and not wanting ownership. Even if you wanted, you couldn’t have her."

Xiao Lin pinched Xu Xiangbei’s arm: "Young Master Shen is a gentleman. Don’t assume the worst of him."

"See, you’ve already been swayed by his sugar-coated bullets, speaking up for him."

"I’m just asking you not to speak so harshly."

Ouyang Jiahui walked over with a smile: "Hey, what are you talking about? Wow, Xiao Lin, your jewelry is so beautiful. Did Brother Xu buy it for you? I want one too."

Xu Xiangbei smiled bitterly: "I didn’t buy it; Young Master Shen gave it to her. I didn’t spend a dime."

Ouyang Jiahui laughed mockingly: "I was just saying, I’m not interested in jewelry, look how scared you got, didn’t even dare to breathe."

Xu Xiangbei urged: "Are you done with work? Get back to work, don’t bother us here."