CHAPTER 116: CHAPTER 116: COULD IT BE THAT HE’S BRINGING HER TO BUY A DIAMOND RING?

Xia Duoduo successfully became an artist under Ye Cheng, allowing Ji Wei to finally feel a weight lifted off her chest.

She hoped that after leaving the scumbag Xiao Zhen, Duoduo could have a completely different life, free from the tragedies of her previous one.

As they walked out of Xingyao Entertainment, Ji Wei offered to drive Xia Duoduo home, but she was decisively refused: "I don’t want to be the sparkling third wheel stuck between you two." After saying this, she waved grandly and strode to the roadside to flag a taxi.

Meanwhile, Ji Wei and Gu Moqian climbed into the Maybach parked nearby.

"Aren’t you curious who called me just now?" Gu Moqian suddenly asked as he buckled Ji Wei’s seatbelt.

Ji Wei tilted her head slightly to look at him, a faint smile emerging on her lips. "I wasn’t curious before, but since you asked, now I want to know."

"It was my mom."

Surprise flickered briefly in Ji Wei’s eyes, but she quickly recovered with a smile. "It’s normal for a mother to call her son, isn’t it?"

Although she spoke like this, an uneasy thought lingered in Ji Wei’s mind—was there another reason for Mrs. Gu to call?

Gu Moqian studied her intently for a few seconds. "She said she’ll be returning to Rongcheng in a week."

"Hmm, that’s good," Ji Wei nodded.

Gu Moqian sharing this with her was likely a way to prepare her mentally.

The thought of meeting her future mother-in-law left Ji Wei feeling slightly uneasy. Many TV dramas depicted dramatic conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law; would she face similar troubles?

Noticing the faint tension in her expression, Gu Moqian suddenly grasped her small hand. "Don’t overthink it. If things aren’t pleasant between you and my mom, we’ll move out and live somewhere else."

Ji Wei: "..."

Gu Moqian, are you a mind-reader or something?

"Would you prefer a seaside villa or a luxury home in a prime location?"

Ji Wei blinked, caught off guard by the abrupt mention of housing.

"Xi Nanfeng told me about a stunning private beachfront villa that’s for sale. It spans over 20,000 square meters and offers panoramic views of Banyue Bay’s sea. The private beach is just steps away from the bedroom. If you’re interested, we can buy it."

"How much?" Ji Wei blurted out instinctively.

"Not much, around 300 million."

million isn’t much? Ji Wei’s eyes widened instantly. "Forget it. Since she’s your mother—my mother-in-law—I’ll do my best to get along with her peacefully."

"Don’t force yourself, alright?" He gently tightened his grip on her hand.

Ji Wei looked at him, her gaze clear and heartfelt. "It’s not difficult at all."

Even if Mrs. Gu disliked her, Ji Wei knew she was still Gu Moqian’s beloved family. She would make every effort to earn Mrs. Gu’s acceptance.

Ji Wei thought they were headed straight back to Shanshui Manor, but the Maybach unexpectedly pulled up in front of the largest jewelry store in Rongcheng. Before she could even voice her surprise, Gu Moqian had already ushered her inside.

The store staff, upon seeing Mr. Gu’s vehicle, immediately rushed forward attentively.

"Mr. Gu, Mrs. Gu, please come inside!"

Guided by the staff, they entered the store’s exclusive super VIP area.

Soon after, the store manager personally arrived to receive them.

"Mr. Gu, here is the customized diamond ring you requested. It just arrived from New York via air express—designed by the world-renowned jewelry brand Lorraine Schwartz."

As he spoke, the manager gestured toward an assistant, who presented a velvet box containing the diamond ring.

A... diamond ring?

Ji Wei’s big eyes widened in shock as the realization slowly dawned on her.

Could it be that Gu Moqian brought her here to pick out a diamond ring?