Belle of the Ball

Now, Jian Zhifei didn't really like Hua Shasha. Besides, Hua Shasha was always hanging out with Yun Wei.

So Jian Zhifei was initially reluctant to accept her offer.

But she really liked the diamond necklace, and she became even more attracted to its exquisite design the longer she looked at it.

After thinking about it, she said, "Okay. I'll borrow it for tonight."

Thrilled, Hua Shasha immediately handed the box to Jian Zhifei.

Hua Shasha had approached Jian Zhifei with an agenda.

Compared to Jian Zhifei or Yun Wei's, her own family background was ordinary.

And her personal qualities were subpar compared to Jian Zhifei or Yun Wei's.

The only reason why she'd ended up becoming Yun Wei's bestie was because of her purpose-driven fawning and her pandering to Yun Wei's whims and fancies in order to get into her good books.

After she witnessed the little rich girl Yun Wei's lavish lifestyle, she'd become envious and yearned for more, even though she'd been accepted into a reputable university.

Despite the fact that she would have excellent job prospects after graduating...

She wasn't satisfied.

She wanted more. A lot more.

She desperately wanted to be the pampered daughter of a wealthy family and live a life of luxury with nice clothes and delicious food.

So, when Yun Wei suffered a head injury in that traffic accident, she'd turned greedy and used lies and deception to steal from her.

But she knew that these were just one-off gains and that she'd need a long-term strategy to reach her goal.

Besides, having stolen Yun Wei's boyfriend Bai Wenping and her diamond necklace, she knew that her days as Yun Wei's friend were numbered, and that it was only a matter of time before they'd split ways.

And that was the reason why she had decided to cozy up to Jian Zhifei and, through the latter's connections, work her way into higher social circles.

To Hua Shasha, as long as she could build a good relationship with Jian Zhifei, breaking ties with Yun Wei wouldn't be so daunting.

Hua Shasha personally helped Jian Zhifei with the diamond necklace, neatly arranging it around her neck.

Unaware that this necklace was the replica that she'd gotten made, Hua Shasha was excited that she'd made good progress on her plan to get close to Jian Zhifei.

Jian Zhifei really liked the style of the necklace.

Although it was a replica, around her neck the unique yet minimalist necklace enhanced her entire outfit.

Since she'd done her a favor, Hua Shasha had earned a place by Jian Zhifei's side, something that Jian Zhifei silently acknowledged.

Jian Zhifei and Hua Shasha appeared at the top of the stairs, and Yun Wei, who'd been waiting for them, quickly captured a shot of them together.

Watching the scene unfold, Yun Wei smiled coldly.

Soon after, the party venue was filled with many guests, and Jian Zhifei's necklace dazzled amidst the crowd.

Many of the guests complimented, "Zhifei, you look very beautiful today. That necklace suits you perfectly."

"Oh my, those diamonds are exquisite. They must be worth a fortune."

"Obviously. Who do you think Zhifei is? Would she wear anything ordinary? That piece definitely must be worth a lot of money."

At that moment, as the center of attention, Jian Zhifei was the belle of the ball.

While Hua Shasha stood by her side, like a lady in waiting.

Since it was her birthday party, Jian Zhifei had invited many friends in her age group as well as her classmates. The elders in the Jian family had opted not to make an appearance, giving her a lot of freedom.

So, there were no older people at the party, just young people in the same age group as Jian Zhifei and a smattering of slightly older social acquaintances like Lu Zhanting.

To officially announce the start of the party, the master of ceremony invited Jian Zhifei on stage to make a speech.

When he noticed Jian Zhifei's necklace, the master of the ceremony couldn't resist complimenting her. "Zhifei, your necklace is indeed beautiful, a perfect accessory that takes your beauty to another level."

Yun Wei's ears rang with compliments about Jian Zhifei and her necklace.