Lin Yanran noticed Jiang Zhi's ring—after mentioning Shang Chi's new ring.
Jiang Zhi: Panicked, hid her hand. Lin Yanran: not letting go—grabbed, examined.
Lin Yanran: "Wow!!!"
Jiang Zhi: Confessed, "Actually…."
Lin Yanran: "Where did you buy the fake?"
Jiang Zhi: "???"
She swallowed her words—confused. Lin Yanran: "Understand—social needs, but F 家's original ring costs 20 million. Not suitable for a manager like you."
Jiang Zhi: can't afford to terminate Jiang Xinian's contract—Lin Yanran assumed it was fake. Plus, the 'C' initial—seemed like a fake to avoid lawsuits.
Lin Yanran: "Scammed? How much?"
Jiang Zhi: "Not much—bought it for looks."
Lin Yanran: "Next time—shop with me. Obvious fake."
Jiang Zhi: Awkward, agreed. Valued Lin Yanran—rare friend, since she's introverted.
Lin Yanran: "Bought it to cover the lie to Jiang Xinian?"
Jiang Zhi: "Hmm."
Lin Yanran: "Else—why wear it on your ring finger?"
She remembered—lied to Jiang Xinian about being married. Admitted, "Sort of."
Added, "Actually—registered."
Lin Yanran: Stunned, laughed. "Acting skills—almost fooled me. Good for tricking Jiang Xinian."
Better to tell later.
Shang Chi's office: post-meeting, Zhou Xu brought a report.
He saw the pink lunchbox—mismatched, yet normal for his wife.
Ruthless businessman—secretly a Love-struck brain.
Zhou Xu: "Qin Group's investigation—materials from Linxing Timber. Cheng Shuman's wife (mahjong friend) supplied defective wood after losing money."
Shang Chi: Read, expressionless. Closed the report, Rotate his gold ring.
Zhou Xu: "Handle Linxing Timber?"
Shang Chi: "Yes—Cheng Shuman, I'll handle."
Boss rarely acts personally—Cheng is Jiang Zhi's relative. Considerate of her feelings.
Shang Chi: "Gossip—handle it."
Zhou Xu left—knew the pool scandal was intentional. Boss let it happen—to test his wife. Almost backfired.
As an assistant—worried about his rocky love life. Is this how Passionate Overbearing CEO court women?