Wen Baozhu lowered her eyes and kept silent.
Wasn't it true?
Because she was so sensible and well - behaved, she could still be his caged bird even when kept in the dark.
Even though Wen Baozhu had only met Shu Na once, she could feel that she was a wild - tempered woman.
A wild sparrow was not meant to be caged.
Unlike her, locked in a cage in complete darkness, only able to get a little food and affection by chirping every day.
No wonder Shu Na was in favor.
It wasn't that she was likable; it was just that she was too easy to deceive.
Words could easily expose one's emotions. She thought she had hidden herself well, but the other party was an excellent hunter.
Every move of hers was under his surveillance.
Wen Baozhu bit her lip. Under the man's cold gaze, she finally conceded, "Sorry, Mr. Fu. I've spoiled your mood."
Fu Lian frowned slightly, stared at her intently for a while, and just regarded it as her being spoiled. "Don't let it happen again."
He loosened his arms around her and took out a handbag from the other side. There was a string of French words on the bag that Wen Baozhu couldn't understand.
Inside the bag was a square blue velvet box. Judging from its size, it should be jewelry like a necklace.
Wen Baozhu took it over with a puzzled look in her eyes.
Fu Lian said, "Open it and have a look."
The moment the box was opened, the shiny light inside couldn't wait to start twinkling. In the poorly - lit car, it was even a bit dazzling.
It was a whole diamond necklace.
The diamonds inlaid on the necklace were plump, probably high - quality natural diamonds from South Africa.
Moreover, the cutting process of each diamond was extremely perfect, so that no matter from which angle you looked, it was bright and shiny without any dullness.
"I bought it at an auction some time ago. It was supposed to be a Christmas gift, but I missed the time."
Wen Baozhu bit her lip. The more nonchalant he seemed, the more certain she was that the necklace was extremely valuable.
The things bought at an auction were not something an ordinary person could imagine the price of.
The words "Christmas gift" instantly reminded Wen Baozhu that she had been skiing with Zhou You in another place at that time and even lied to him.
But he had been preparing a Christmas gift for her.
No wonder he had been so angry that he even flew back from Switzerland overnight to catch her red - handed.
Anyone would feel heart - broken in such a situation.
Wen Baozhu felt ashamed and embarrassed for a moment. "… Sorry, Mr. Fu. I didn't prepare a gift for you."
"Didn't you already give me one?" Fu Lian twitched his lips. "A 'surprise' that no other gift could match."
He was referring to the baby.
If Wen Baozhu had looked up at Fu Lian at this moment, she would have noticed that there was no trace of a smile in his eyes, let alone any sign of surprise.
"Okay, let me put it on for you."
Fortunately, she was wearing a one - shoulder knitted sweater today, which could perfectly show off this beautiful necklace.
The moment the cold diamonds touched her skin, Wen Baozhu shivered.
Along with it came the heavy weight.
There was no hand - held mirror in the car, so Wen Baozhu had to bend over and look closely at herself in the rear - view mirror.
Wen Baozhu turned around, nervously asking, "Do I look good?"
"Very good. It suits you well." Fu Lian smiled slightly. "Do you like it?"
Wen Baozhu pursed her lips and answered honestly, "I like it."
Which woman didn't like beautiful jewelry?
And at this moment, as Fu Lian watched her, he thought to himself: Sure enough, little birds like shiny things.
The joy of receiving the gift was only short - lived. Wen Baozhu soon became a bit worried. "Won't it be too exaggerated to wear this necklace tonight?"
It wasn't a high - class dinner party, nor the main venue of any event. She was very worried about attracting others' attention.
Fu Lian smiled. "How could it be? Our Baozhu should wear a necklace like this and watch a romantic fireworks show."
His sweet words came so easily that Wen Baozhu's ears couldn't help but turn red.
The car drove to the port. Wen Baozhu got out of the car following Fu Lian. Looking at the empty port with only a few giant cruise ships, she was a bit surprised for a moment.
Normally, there were a large number of cargo ships and passenger ships here, and there were always countless people on the shore and the deck, bustling for their livelihood.
But now it was cold and quiet, and Wen Baozhu wasn't quite used to it.
Fu Lian told her that, first, they had cleared the venue in advance; second, as the New Year was approaching, everyone had already closed the wharf in advance to celebrate the New Year happily.
Wen Baozhu stuck out her tongue. "The latter sounds more human - friendly."
Clearing the entire Victoria Harbour for a fireworks show was a bit too overbearing and unreasonable.
But the rich could be so unreasonable.
Fu Lian knew what she was thinking. "It's just a temporary shutdown. Tourists are allowed to come to the port to watch the fireworks show at night."
What he meant was that he wasn't that arbitrary.
"Let's go. Board the ship."
Wen Baozhu's eyes passed over the yacht docked at the port and recognized it at once.
This was not an ordinary private yacht, but a luxury yacht that one could only board when their status and power reached a certain level.
The white hull was tall and majestic. The huge shadow of the ship fell on the sea, rippling with the waves.
She never thought that she would have to watch the fireworks show on a luxury yacht.
This was beyond Wen Baozhu's expectation.
She had originally thought that when Fu Lian said he would take her to watch the fireworks, it would just be a private cruise ship under the Fu family's name, and sitting in the cabin to watch would be enough.
However, seeing the handsome men and beautiful women on the ship, Wen Baozhu subconsciously let go of Fu Lian's arm.
Feeling the weight on his arm lighten, Fu Lian turned his head. "What's wrong?"
Wen Baozhu bit her lip. "There are so many people?"
"What are you afraid of?" Fu Lian laughed and held her palm instead. "I'm here."
The man's broad palm covered hers. Wen Baozhu subconsciously looked up, worried that someone around would notice her.
However, this kind of behavior was just self - deception.
Fu Lian lowered his eyes, looking at her nervous and on - guard expression, and couldn't help but smile. "Come on, cheer up."
"You look really gorgeous tonight. Be more confident." He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You're my female companion. Don't let me down."
Female companion.
Which gentleman's female companion would be his own younger brother's wife?
Wen Baozhu couldn't voice her bitterness.
But since she had already boarded the "bandit ship", there was no chance to get off.
Wen Baozhu was forced to follow Fu Lian into the banquet hall and greet some big shots she had never met, those she was familiar with, and those she wasn't.
Everyone, without exception, showed a strange and meaningful look on their faces when they saw Wen Baozhu, but then quickly regained their composure. "Is this Mr. Fu's female companion? She's very beautiful."
Fu Lian naturally accepted the compliment on her behalf and would urge her lovingly, "Baozhu, thank the gentleman."
Wen Baozhu reluctantly followed suit. "… Thank you, sir."
Finally, after going through a round of socializing, Wen Baozhu let out a sigh of relief. Seeing that there was no one around, she whispered to Fu Lian, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"