Soft classical music played from hidden speakers, and the air carried a subtle fragrance of roses and something else, maybe vanilla? The lighting was warm and flattering, designed to make everyone look their best, and the overall effect was one of understated elegance that spoke of serious money and impeccable taste.
It was open at such an early hour, seven fifteen in the morning, which suggested they either catered specifically to unusual situations or Li Feng had called ahead to arrange special access. Probably the latter, knowing Li Feng's thoroughness.
Zhou Yuxi didn't waste time gawking at the surroundings. Her eyes were immediately drawn to a certain ring in the nearest display case, and she moved toward it with the single-minded focus of someone who had just found exactly what she was looking for. The ring was really beautiful, with the best combination of elegance and meaning she could have hoped for.
