Chapter Twenty-Nine: Bad Intentions

Bi Ying'er's face flushed red in anger. 

She had always been a proud woman, and she'd just been humiliated in public. All she could do was vent her rage on the culprit, Hua Tang. 

She raised her hand to hit Hua Tang but was stopped by the person beside her. They pointed at the surveillance camera and told her to calm down.

Bi Ying'er glared at Hua Tang hatefully and snapped, "What's so great about marrying a good-for-nothing? I hope you enjoy your life in poverty!" With that said, she turned around and left.

Hua Tang looked at Bi Ying'er's pissed-off figure as she retreated and curled her lips slightly. It looked like today was the end of her peaceful days in the company. She had to plan ahead.

When Hua Tang appeared at the company the next day, she was different from before. She usually didn't wear makeup, but she went through the effort to put on light makeup before showing up at work that morning. She also had something extra on her finger; it was a large emerald ring.

Everyone stared at it with wide eyes. The ring shank seemed to be made of pure gold, and there were delicate carvings on the surface. The emerald on the ring was transparent, and, all in all, the ring looked magnificent. However, its design seemed a little old-fashioned; it looked like an antique.

Hua Tang caressed the ring gently. She had taken it out of the box last night. 

It was a little big for her finger. Mu Chi said they should go to the jewelry store and have the ring resized, but she couldn't wait any longer.

Didn't Bi Ying'er and her sycophants say that her husband couldn't even afford a ring? She would let them take a good look at what she was wearing today!

"Hua Tang, your ring is really beautiful." Some of her female colleagues gathered around and studied the ring curiously. "I've never seen a ring like this before. Is it custom-made?"

"It looks a little old."

"Did your husband give this to you? Did it belong to your mother-in-law? A family heirloom?"

Everyone had numerous questions about the ring, but Hua Tang smiled and said nothing.

Bi Ying'er was passing by and could tell that the ring was extraordinary. However, she didn't believe that Hua Tang could own something of such value. She snorted coldly. "It is not a fake, is it?"

In an instant, everyone fell silent and awkwardly returned to their seats.

Bi Ying'er gave Hua Tang a side glance and said, "Hua Tang, we were schoolmates once, so I feel I must inform you. The design of this ring is so old, and that emerald is obviously colored glass. You probably got cheated by your husband."

Hua Tang met her gaze and said calmly, "I'm only wearing the ring to prove I'm married. I don't care what the materials are. What I do care about is my husband's sincerity. Men like him are the rarest nowadays."

Bi Ying'er gritted her teeth as she said, "With such sentiments, you'll never succeed in life."

Hua Tang just turned around and continued to work. 

In the afternoon, she heard Wu Qian muttering softly, "She's so desperate to sign orders she's bringing all kinds of people to the company."

Hua Tang paused and turned to look at her.

Wu Qian signaled with her eyes, and following her gaze, Hua Tang saw that there were indeed many people coming in and out of Bi Ying'er's office. If memory serves, this was the seventh client appointment Bi Ying'er had this afternoon.

Hua Tang smiled indifferently and continued to prepare her proposal. However, she heard Bi Ying'er suddenly come out and call, "Hua Tang, come in for a moment."

Hua Tang frowned and met eyes with Wu Qian.

Wu Qian looked at her nervously and worriedly said, "Why did she call on you? She definitely doesn't have good intentions. Be careful."

"I will," Hua Tang assured her and calmly walked into Bi Ying'er's office.

Bi Ying'er had opened all the shutters around her office. Even the door was kept open so everyone could see and hear what was happening inside.

Hua Tang was a little puzzled. It seemed that Bi Ying'er didn't plan to bully her; too many eyes were watching.

"Hua Tang, this is Mr. Zhang, President of Craftsman Jewelry. Mr. Zhang," Bi Ying'er introduced Hua Tang with a smile, "This lady is our top salesperson of the month."

Hua Tang smiled in acknowledgment, but the more she studied Bi Ying'er's expression, the more she felt that the woman had ill intentions.

Zhang Jiang was a fat middle-aged man. He had noticed the ring on Hua Tang's finger ever since Hua Tang entered the room. After all, he was in the jewelry industry and was very interested in these things.

Bi Ying'er smiled and said, "Hua Tang, you're lucky today. Mr. Zhang is also the permanent director of the Jewelry Association. His eyes are as sharp as precision tools. He can tell if the jewelry is real or fake with just one look! " 

She then turned to look at Zhang Jiang. "Mr. Zhang, can you help our Hua Tang take a look at the ring on her finger?"

Hua Tang subconsciously covered the ring on her finger.

Zhang Jiang stood up and smiled politely, "Miss, may I have a look?" 

Hua Tang was a little hesitant. There was already a small crowd of curious colleagues outside the door. Bi Ying'er crossed her arms, enjoying the show.

"Mr. Zhang, this ring of mine isn't worth much. I'm just wearing it for fun. It's not worth troubling Mr. Zhang over." Hua Tang said softly.