Chapter 127 - 127: It’s The Thought That Counts

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“Thud, thud.”

Someone knocked on the door to Lu Zhi’s office.

Lu Zhi said in a clear voice, “Come in.”

Ah Man pushed open the door, entered and said respectfully, “Sir, the old master called and asked you to go back to the old residence.”

“Okay.”

Lu Zhi figured that it was about the incident with Pan Qi and was prepared long ago.

‘Til go later.”

“Noted.”

Lu Zhi took some a little time to settle the matters at hand before he stood up and said, “Send Yining a message and tell her that I’ll be home late.”

He would take care of whatever problem at the old residence. Jiang Yining needn’t get involved.

“Yes,” Ah Man replied with a slight nod.

Lu Zhi took a car from his office to the old Lu residence.

Classes ended at two in the afternoon for Jiang Yining.

Seeing that it was still early, she made an appointment with Ye Xiaoxi to go out and buy Lu Zhi a gift on the way.

She wanted to thank him for helping her deal with Pan Qi and Tao Siyuan.

But just saying thank you seemed a little superficial.

Doing that with a gift seemed more sincere.

Ye Xiaoxi was very happy to go with her.

Xiao Yeyu saw the two of them chatting happily about what gift to get Lu Zhi and invited herself thick-skinnedly to tag along, “It just so happens that my parents’ wedding anniversary is coming up. I want to be a good daughter and would like to go shopping with you to get them a gift.”

Since she had said that, the two of them couldn’t really refuse.

“Sure, you can come along.” Jiang Yining said coolly.

“Great!” Xiao Yeyu answered happily with a smile.

When they arrived at the mall, Xiao Yeyu kept giving Jiang Yining ideas. “Look at this watch. It costs more than five hundred thousand yuan. Men don’t like fancy things, but they liked watches and cars. This style suits Mr. Lu very well.”

She held the watch and couldn’t put it down.

Jiang Yining listened quietly for a while before she said indifferently, “He already has many watches. Even if he wears a different one every day, he can’t finish wearing them.”

Xiao Yeyu’s heart stirred when she heard this.

As expected of someone from a century-old prestigious family in the billionaire category, he spent so lavishly!

Lu Zhi must have given Jiang Yining a lot of money too.

“True. Besides, the meaning behind giving someone a watch is also not good.” Ye Xiaoxi added.

“Then, let’s not buy this.” Xiao Yeyu took the opportunity to fish for information and changed the subject, “By the way, Yining, what’s your budget? Give us a ballpark so we can discuss and find something suitable.”

Jiang Yining frowned slightly.

She didn’t have much cash on hand now. If she wanted to buy anything, she would need to swipe her credit card first.

She would find a way to make money in the next few days.

“Maybe a few million yuan?” Jiang Yining said casually.

Xiao Yeyu’s eyes widened in shock.

Ye Xiaoxi gasped. “Yining, isn’t that a little extravagant? Do you have to buy him such an expensive gift?”

She would never be able to earn that kind of money over her lifetime!

“I only have a budget. What I buy in the end depends on fate.”

Jiang Yining rarely bought gifts for the opposite sex.

She had once carefully prepared a piano piece for Gu Zhanqing on his birthday.

Unfortunately, before she even finished playing the piece, he slapped her in anger and scolded her for being improper to pay such decadent music.

From then on, she never prepared gifts for anyone else.

Jiang Yining collected her thoughts and reminded herself to not think about the past.

Ye Xiaoxi thought for a while and said, “Yining, actually, when preparing a gift for your husband, you don’t have to focus on the monetary value of the gift. It’s the thought that counts. Why don’t you surprise him with a gift that you made yourself? It’s probably more meaningful that way.”

Lu Zhi wasn’t short of money.

A gift that cost a few million yuan wouldn’t appeal to him.

“Hm.” Jiang Yining felt that what Ye Xiaoxi said made sense.

“Make him a ceramic mug! That’s quite popular recently.” Xiao Yeyu suggested.

“I don’t know how,” Jiang Yining said honestly.

“It’s easy. I’ll teach you.”

Ye Xiaoxi used to work part-time at a pottery studio. She was very familiar with handmade ceramic mugs.

“Sure.”

“Come with me.”

Ye Xiaoxi brought them to a nearby shop.

After three to four hours, they had finally shaped their ceramic mugs.

Jiang Yining’s face was stained with clay, like a dirty pig in a mud puddle.

Ye Xiaoxi giggled and said, “Yining, why don’t you carve yours and Lu Zhi’s names on the mug?”

“Nah,” Jiang Yining refused without hesitation.

That would be too mushy.

She was only in a cooperative relationship with him. It was not good to be so intimate.

“Oh, come on. Do it.” Ye Xiaoxi kept persuading her.

“You’re so annoying.” Jiang Yining refused.

Ye Xiaoxi pouted and snatched away her mug. “If you don’t want to do it, I’ll do it for you.”

“Ye Xiaoxi!”

Jiang Yining wanted to snatch the mug back, but Ye Xiaoxi was quick.

In no time, she had carved their names and even added a heart in the middle on the mug.

“Here you go. If you’re not satisfied, I’ll buy this mug as a gift for you and your husband. You can make another one as your gift to him.”

Make another one?

Wouldn’t she be here until night?

Her back was already aching, and she didn’t want to move at all.

Jiang Yining glared at Ye Xiaoxi and took the mug from Ye Xiaoxi.

Ye Xiaoxi smiled and said, “I’m going to give it to the shop owner for further processing. Yining, come with me.”

Jiang Yining snorted but followed Ye Xiaoxi.

The two of them had walked a few steps when they noticed that Xiao Yeyu did not follow them.

Ye Xiaoxi turned her head and asked, “Yeyu, are you not done yet?”

“I’m almost done. You guys go ahead first. I’ll come after I’m done carving.”

“Okay.”

Ye Xiaoxi and Jiang Yining left first.

Xiao Yeyu picked up the carving knife and carved hers and Lu Zhi’s names on her mug with nervousness as well as anticipation.

One day, she would openly give this mug to him!

Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi put on their coats and waited outside the shop for Xiao Yeyu.

Xiao Yeyu ran out after a few minutes.

“Yeyu, what did you carve on your mug?” Ye Xiaoxi asked curiously.

Jiang Yining looked over indifferently.

Xiao Yeyu said guiltily, “Just some well wishes for my parents.”

“I really envy you.”

Ye Xiaoxi’s eyes were filled with envy.

She grew up in an unhappy family and was especially envious of Xiao Yeyu for having such loving parents.

Xiao Yeyu smiled but didn’t say anything.

“Let’s go home.” Jiang Yining urged.

“It’s already six o’clock. Why don’t we have dinner together before we go home? I’ll treat you to some hotpot.” If Xiao Yeyu wanted to build a relationship with Jiang Yining, of course they would have to spend more time together.

“My stomach doesn’t feel well. I need to go home.” Jiang Yining said.

“Another day. I still have to go to my part-time job at the shop later.”

Ye Xiaoxi was also in a hurry.

Xiao Yeyu said sulkily, “Alright then, let’s meet another day.”

After a pause, she said, “Oh right, you two must come to my tea party at home this weekend.”

“Sure.” Jiang Yining nodded.

“Bye now!” Ye Xiaoxi waved her hand.

After saying their goodbyes, Xiao Yeyu left in a car while Jiang Yining and Ye Xiaoxi took the bus home.

Jiang Yining had just stepped into the house when the housekeeper came over and said hesitantly, “Young Madam, Sir isn’t home yet.”

“Yes, I know. All Man has already sent me a message to say that he will be back late for dinner.” Jiang Yining took off her coat and said as she walked.

“That’s right… But I heard from the servants at the old residence that people from the Tao family seemed to have gone to the old residence.”

Jiang Yining’s expression changed slightly as she stopped in her tracks.

She thought about the incident with Tao Niannian today and said coldly, “Please get the car ready.”

The housekeeper immediately replied, “It’s ready!”