Ouyang Jiahui glared at Xu Xiangbei: "I was just passing by and said hi to you. Do you really think I wanted to talk to you? I don’t even want to pay attention to you."

After speaking, Ouyang Jiahui made a face and ran away.

After Ouyang Jiahui left, Xiao Lin glared at Xu Xiangbei: "So the diamond necklace was a gift from Young Master Shen, but you said it was not good."

"It was given to me by him; I regifted it to you. Saying it was from Young Master Shen is perfectly fine. I said it to prevent Jia Hui from getting jealous."

"Thank you. If Young Master Shen really wanted to give it to me, I wouldn’t have accepted it. Since it’s from you, I’ll take it."

Xu Xiangbei grinned cheekily: "Since you’ve accepted my necklace, that means you’re my girlfriend now. Hehe, what reward will you give me?"

Xiao Lin’s blue eyes sparkled: "What kind of reward do you want?"

"Tonight we..."

"In your dreams! Didn’t expect you’re just like those men who focus only on lust. I’m definitely not doing that with you."

Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly: "I meant we should have dinner together. What did you think I meant? You can’t possibly think I want to do that with you, right?"

Xiao Lin flushed with a hint of red: "What ’this’ and ’that’? I’m hungry. Let’s go grab something to eat."

The jewelry exhibition has a designated dining area, preparing snacks and drinks for the guests. They can sit down to chat and enjoy some pastries and a cup of coffee when tired.

Xiao Lin picked up a coffee and a small cake and sat on the sofa. Shen Congru approached her with a smile: "Miss Xiao, when the tour ends, could you join me in the office if you have some time?"

"Sure, I’m free today."

Xu Xiangbei interjected with a cheeky grin: "Why go to an office? Why can’t you say it here? Let me hear it too."

Xiao Lin helplessly laughed: "Brother Xu, we’re discussing business. You’re being too nosy."

Shen Congru raised his wine glass and smiled: "Saying it here is fine too. After talking with Mr. Calia, we originally planned to exhibit in Earth Sea only. I think this exhibition is a success. Today’s jewelry sales match our half-year sales. I plan to add a location and go to Yanjing for an exhibition tomorrow. I want Miss Xiao to accompany me as our jewelry exhibition spokesperson. How does that sound?"

"Sure, I’m willing to cooperate."

"Then you must protect my girlfriend, or I’ll hold you accountable."

Shen Congru laughed: "Of course, I promise to return her in the same condition after borrowing her for a day."

Xu Xiangbei’s phone rang; it was Jenny calling warmly: "Hey handsome, are you home at noon? I’ll go to yours to treat you to lunch."

Xu Xiangbei asked suspiciously: "Treat me to lunch? What’s your agenda? Must have some ulterior motive, right? If there’s something, just say directly, don’t beat around the bush. I’m terrible at riddles."

Jenny laughed brightly: "I was thinking of staying over at yours for two days."

Xu Xiangbei asked puzzled: "Stay over for two days? Why? Has your place caught fire or were you kicked out by your granddad?"

"What are you saying? Your place is the one on fire. Just say a word, can I stay at yours for a few days or not?"

"Well, alright. They’re not home these days, it’s just me at home. Come stay, but I declare you have to tidy up my room."

"Okay, see you at noon then."

Hanging up the phone, Xu Xiangbei felt uneasy. Why does Jenny want to stay over? What kind of mischief is she planning now? Want to watch me, or put me on the spy list? 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

After the jewelry exhibition concluded, Xu Xiangbei and Xiao Lin returned to the villa. Xiao Lin prepared her luggage for tomorrow’s trip to Yanjing and went to Shen Congru’s office at the bank to discuss the exhibition details.

Xu Xiangbei heard the doorbell and assumed Jenny arrived. Indeed it was Jenny, but to his surprise, a sharply dressed Zuo Mu stood behind her, bowing deeply upon seeing Xu Xiangbei: "Sorry to inconvenience you."

Xu Xiangbei pulled Jenny to the corner: "Why did you bring him along? What’s this show?"

Jenny smiled: "It’s like this, our bureau is tight on budget and manpower. I’m responsible for Zuo Mu’s safety for his trial in ten days. After considering various options, I believe staying at yours is the safest."

Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly: "Knew you said you wanted to treat me to lunch with ulterior motives. Stuffing a grown man at mine, this place is full of beauties. What if there’s an issue with behavior?"

"Behavior issue, who, Zuo Mu? Rest assured, I’ll watch him. He won’t act out. Besides, if there’s a behavior issue, you’re more likely than Zuo Mu."

Xu Xiangbei snorted: "I don’t agree with him staying here. You can stay, he can’t."

Jenny shrugged helplessly: "I initially proposed to our leadership to give you a special consultant award, recommending you as a consultant for our National Security Investigation Unit Nine. Forget it, just meddling."

Xu Xiangbei paused: "What consultant? Sounds prestigious. Does it offer perks?"

Jenny put on a mysterious face: "Of course, there’s power, strong power at that. With your badge, any police station nationwide will treat you like a VIP, even mobilize forces, a real authority."

Xu Xiangbei felt tempted, eyes lit with surprise: "Nationwide police stations will treat me like a VIP, and I can mobilize forces? Such power exists?"

"Of course, that requires leadership to delegate power. Without your cooperation, I’m powerless..."

Xu Xiangbei eagerly grabbed Jenny’s hand, feeling her smooth and soft hand, pinching lightly, with a playful grin: "I’ll fully cooperate. Even if it’s a month-long stay, that’s fine. But here, things go my way."

Jenny’s eyes sparkled with cunning: "Alright, police-civil relations, excellent citizen, good neighbor. Good brother."

Xu Xiangbei winked: "When do I get my outstanding consultant award and the consultant title for Unit Nine?"

"After bringing Lei Ziming to justice, I’ll recommend you to leadership. As the saying goes, you must achieve something to reap benefits. Our leaders reward based on merit, right?"

"Alright, let him in now. He can stay on my floor, while upstairs is the ladies’ rooms. Your choice, which floor you want to stay, any empty room is fine."

"I’ll stay on the second floor, stay close to you all for emergencies."