Shen Congru showed a satisfied smile: "Looks like everything is ready, just missing the final push, and it’s not in vain that I brought this bottle of champagne to celebrate success."

On the coffee table was an unopened bottle of gold-label champagne, exactly the same as what was given during the moving last time, ten thousand US dollars a bottle.

Xu Xiangbei chuckled: "It’s truly lucky to be friends with Young Master Shen. I often receive such nice gifts, thank you so much, Young Master Shen."

Shen Congru laughed and said: "There’s one more thing I want to tell you. The school has already started; my sister will be returning to Jiangcheng University the day after tomorrow. If you want to ask her out, you better hurry."

Xu Xiangbei said cheekily: "Young Master Shen, you’re not only giving me gifts but also trying to send your sister to me. I, Xu Xiangbei, really can’t handle this."

Xiao Lin shot a disdainful look, Shen Congru corrected him: "I’m not sending Xiao Ran to you; I’m just giving you a chance. Whether you can seize it, that’s not my concern."

Xu Xiangbei grinned at Xiao Lin: "Hehe, Young Master Shen, we’re all men. I know what you’re thinking. You’re trying to send your sister to me so that you can openly date my girlfriend, right? You’re sly."

Pfft, Xiao Lin almost spilled her drink, laughing in exasperation: "Brother Xu, can you stop mentioning me all the time? Besides, I’m not your girlfriend. If Young Master Shen really wants to ask me out, it has nothing to do with you."

Shen Congru’s eyes flashed with cunning, smiling: "Miss Xiao says she’s not your girlfriend, so if I ask her out, I don’t need your permission. Miss Xiao is so beautiful, which man wouldn’t be interested in her? But don’t worry, I’m known for being upright; I won’t do anything sneaky."

"So you’re just here to hang out and chat today?"

Before Shen Congru could answer, Xiao Lin was holding an invitation between her slender fingers: "There’s a jewelry exhibition at the museum tomorrow showcasing a 100-carat diamond, Heart of the Ocean. Young Master Shen invites us to attend. Do you have time to go? If not, I can go alone."

The cover of the invitation featured a blue diamond as big as a baby’s fist, shining brightly under the lights. Though the image was processed, the neatly delicate facets were as graceful as mirrors.

Xu Xiangbei looked a bit enchanted: "Heart of the Ocean?"

Apparently, being drawn to jewelry isn’t just a woman’s thing. Even men’s eyes can be captivated by its brilliance and allure.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei’s mesmerized expression, Shen Congru laughed: "This is a jewelry exhibition event by our commercial bank; the main attraction is a diamond dredged from deep-sea rock layers, as blue as the ocean. It’s valued at billions and is extremely beautiful. I believe once you see it, you’ll be deeply intrigued by its charm. Do you have time to appreciate it?"

"Tomorrow? Sure, I’d also love to see what this Heart of the Ocean is all about."

Shen Congru stood up from the sofa: "Then see you at the jewelry exhibition tomorrow morning. Goodbye, Miss Xiao."

As Shen Congru headed into a nearby villa, Xu Xiangbei laughed: "When did this big flirt arrive?"

"He’s the young vice president of the bank; don’t assume everyone’s like you, full of impure thoughts."

"He himself said, which man wouldn’t be drawn to you? Don’t be fooled by his seriousness; he’s worse than me. I show it on the outside; he hides it inside. Hehe, your red trench coat looks really nice today. Did you just come back from outside?"

Xiao Lin sipped her champagne lightly, her face glowing with excitement that made her skin shimmer like a gem: "I just got an endorsement; guess who asked me to be their spokesperson?"

Xu Xiangbei looked at Xiao Lin with suspicion: "Wouldn’t it be Shen Congru asking you to endorse his jewelry?"

"You’re quite smart, guessed it right away. Shen Congru asked me to be the spokesperson for his jewelry exhibition. I spent the morning taking photos at the commercial bank."

Xu Xiangbei put on a resentful face: "You were with him all morning? You guys came back together? I thought he was just visiting. I knew this guy wasn’t sincerely nice, pretending to want me to date his sister while actually stealing from under my nose. I’m going to settle this with him."

Xiao Lin laughed at Xu Xiangbei’s antics: "Stealing? I have nothing to do with you. Someone asking me to endorse jewelry isn’t stealing."

Xu Xiangbei smirked: "How did my acting come across earlier, did I seem like a jealous boyfriend?"

Xiao Lin shook her head, looking at him disdainfully: "No, you seemed more like a brainless fool. I need to go upstairs and rest, taking photos all morning left me sore."

"Hehe, do you want a warm massage?"

"Thanks, but no need."

The doorbell rang, and Xu Xiangbei sneered: "That rascal Shen Congru is non-stop, disturbing again."

But instead, it was Chu Xiaoran dressed in a pink tight-fitting sportswear, woven from a very supple fabric, light as feathers, outlining Chu Xiaoran’s graceful figure.

She held a pair of badminton rackets in her hand: "Want to go play badminton with me? The weather is great today, no wind, and the badminton court in the community is empty."

Seeing Chu Xiaoran with badminton rackets, Xu Xiangbei recalled watching her play at Jiangcheng University; her vibrant style while playing deeply attracted him.

"Sure, just wait a sec, I’ll change and come."

Usually, the badminton court in the community is often crowded with elders and children playing, but today it was empty, as if specially prepared for just the two of them.

"How did you know where I lived? Did your brother tell you?"

Chu Xiaoran’s face flushed slightly, her ponytail swinging in the breeze: "My brother said you wanted to see me; your straightforwardness is too much, telling everything to my brother."

Xu Xiangbei hesitated for a moment, realizing Shen Congru was behind it and couldn’t expose it, so he went along: "Hehe, I just said it directly, what’s wrong with that?"

"If you want to see me, call me and arrange to meet; I want my brother to know these things."

Chu Xiaoran made a powerful smash, the shuttlecock hitting Xu Xiangbei’s nose, making him yelp in pain.

Chu Xiaoran giggled, her smile blossoming: "Sorry for hurting you. You’re too slow though; the shuttlecock was coming, couldn’t catch it, didn’t dodge either."

Xu Xiangbei rubbed his nose, chuckling: "Seeing a beauty makes my reaction naturally slow."