CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 117: THE ENGAGEMENT GIFT SHE CAPRICIOUSLY THREW INTO THE TOILET...

Mo Qian took the ornate box and opened it.

Ji Wei stood right beside him, and the moment the box opened, she saw a dazzling pink diamond shimmering under the light. The diamond, shaped like a heart, was surrounded by a circle of pure, tiny diamonds that sparkled brilliantly, each facet refracting an extraordinary brilliance.

This pigeon-egg-sized diamond must be worth tens of millions.

Mo Qian’s attention wasn’t entirely on the diamond itself. He had personally picked out this pink diamond, ensuring its quality and craftsmanship were impeccable—it naturally wouldn’t disappoint.

He picked up the diamond ring and flipped it over to look at the engraving inside.

Engraved were the initials of his and Ji Wei’s names: G.J, followed by a series of numbers: 201X527.

It was exactly as he had envisioned.

"Mr. Gu, are you satisfied with this diamond ring?" the store manager nervously asked.

For a VIP client as prestigious as Mo Qian, they had to be exceedingly cautious in their service.

"Mm, you may leave now."

Mo Qian responded calmly.

"Of course. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call us." The manager gave a signal to the staff nearby, and in no time, everyone in the jewelry store had left the room.

It was only then that Ji Wei snapped out of her daze. "When did you order this diamond ring?"

"I ordered it just before your birthday."

Mo Qian gazed at her, his eyes warm and tender. "I originally intended to give it to you on your birthday, but there was a minor flaw in the design of the ring at the time, so I sent it back to New York for adjustments."

Her birthday—that day was also the day of her rebirth.

Mo Qian had already decided to give her this precious diamond ring at that time?

"Mo Qian, back then I was quite unreasonable. Why did you still want to marry me?" Ji Wei looked at him and asked softly.

"Because apart from you, I never considered marrying anyone else." Mo Qian suddenly reached out and gently took her hand.

"You just went along with what the elders said? You didn’t even resist the idea of marrying me?"

Mo Qian glanced down, his gaze focused intently on her hand.

Ji Wei’s hands were slender and fair, their texture smooth and soft. Her neatly trimmed pink nails added to the overall pleasant appearance.

He raised his brow slightly, and within the depths of his eyes seemed to stir a universe of stars—profound and captivating. "I chose my wife myself. Why would I resist?"

With that simple declaration, Ji Wei was stunned.

So this arranged marriage was Mo Qian’s choice?

Why?

She’d never encountered Mo Qian in her childhood—how did he even know she existed?

"Did we... meet when we were children?" Ji Wei couldn’t help but voice her question.

Mo Qian didn’t respond. He remained silent as his attention fixed on the ring in his hand, slipping it onto her ring finger.

The ring size was neither too big nor too small—it fit just perfectly.

Placed on her tender, slender finger, it looked like a blossoming pink diamond flower—utterly stunning.

Mo Qian curled his lips into a satisfied smile.

Ji Wei was still waiting for his answer when she suddenly felt a faint coolness at her fingertip. She instinctively lowered her gaze and saw the ring now sitting perfectly on her finger.

Was this the ring Mo Qian had just placed on her finger?

"This diamond ring is a substitute for your engagement gift. On our wedding day, in front of all the guests, I’ll solemnly place our wedding rings onto both of our fingers."

Mo Qian held her slender fingertip and spoke in a low, steady yet incredibly reverent tone.

The mention of the engagement gift brought a sudden blush to Ji Wei’s cheeks. She lowered her head in awkward embarrassment.

It had happened when she first visited Shanshui Manor—Mo Qian had prepared a diamond ring as an engagement gift, only for her to impulsively toss it into the toilet...

Thinking back on it now, Ji Wei couldn’t help but mentally chastise herself.

If she wanted to throw it away, couldn’t she have chosen somewhere else? Tossing it into the toilet, where it got flushed away—it was impossible to retrieve even if she regretted it later.

Ji Wei paused for a moment, then finally raised her gaze to look at him. "Mo Qian, I think I’ve done many foolish things in the past. Didn’t you ever once feel like calling off the engagement?"