CHAPTER 803: CHAPTER 803: AN EX DEEPLY IN LOVE?

"Of course, no problem," Zhong Min laughed. "Back then, Fu Shu would always touch the ring when speaking; it was obvious she was in the midst of a passionate romance, so I couldn’t help but take a few extra glances."

Lin Zhiyi quickly grabbed pen and paper.

Then, under Zhong Min’s description, she drew the ring bit by bit.

However, Zhong Min couldn’t remember some of the details clearly.

"The pattern here seems a bit off. I remember the pattern was linked with letters. It looks simple but has many details."

"No worries, take your time thinking. If you can’t recall the pattern, try recalling the letters," Lin Zhiyi reminded.

Zhong Min closed her eyes to remember the ring.

"The letters are... YX. There’s a small flower on the X, yes, that’s it."

Lin Zhiyi quickly finished the drawing, thinking the ring looked very familiar.

She tried altering the pattern and suddenly recognized it.

"Looks like you guessed right. Fu Shu is indeed dating; this is from a niche foreign brand that specializes in custom couple rings. This pattern is their signature, and the letters should be the initials of the couple’s names. But..."

"What is it?" Zhong Min stared at the image and asked.

"Fu Shu is wearing the women’s ring; logically, it should have her initials, but this has nothing to do with her name. Could it be her English name?"

"Her English name doesn’t contain these letters either. Could it be the man’s initials?" Zhong Min speculated.

"Maybe, I’ll ask around, but Mrs. Jiang, don’t tell Fu Shu about this."

Lin Zhiyi didn’t trust Fu Shu.

"I understand."

Zhong Min chuckled lightly.

After finishing their chat, Lin Zhiyi saw her out.

When they reached the door, Zhong Min held onto her.

"Zhiyi, you and Gong Chen must take good care of each other."

"Mm."

After sending off Zhong Min, Lin Zhiyi returned to the office and picked up the drawing she had completed.

While she was lost in thought, Gong Chen’s call came through.

"Did Auntie look for you?" he asked directly.

"How did you know?" Lin Zhiyi asked curiously.

"There’s been so much happening lately, I’ve arranged bodyguards around you and Xingxing. Whenever there’s any movement, they will inform me."

"You’re spying on me? And so self-righteously."

"I wish I could personally keep an eye on you," Gong Chen said confidently.

Lin Zhiyi knew Gong Chen meant well, teasing him: "You came, and my place has turned into a tourist spot."

Gong Chen spoke in a low tone: "What did Aunt say?"

"She hopes you’ll let Fu Shu off the hook and reconcile with Old Master Jiang, but I didn’t promise anything. This matter should be your decision," Lin Zhiyi replied.

"I understand."

"I also found out something special: Fu Shu once dated abroad and was close enough to wear a couple ring with the partner."

Lin Zhiyi looked again at the drawing on her desk.

Gong Chen asked, "Why do you consider it special?"

"Just a gut feeling; any man who can make her wear a couple ring is certainly not ordinary."

"Who is that man?" Gong Chen asked.

"I don’t know, but I do know they wore custom couple rings. This brand keeps customer records, so maybe investigating could reveal who he is."

"If the other person is abroad, then probably there isn’t much connection with what Fu Shu does domestically," Gong Chen speculated.

Lin Zhiyi said, "Although the brand is niche, it’s not cheap. Average young couples couldn’t afford it; I believe the other party must have economic power. Could he be helping Fu Shu out of past affection?"

"An ex-boyfriend? Helping her have someone else’s child?"

Gong Chen didn’t believe there could be such a good ex-boyfriend in the world.

Lin Zhiyi pondered, "It’s not impossible. What if the man deeply loves her? Likes her so much he’s willing to help with anything?"

On the other end of the phone, Gong Chen was silent for a long time.

"Lin Zhiyi, are you hinting at something?"

"Hinting at what?" Lin Zhiyi asked, confused.

"Sang Li."

Someone’s voice expressed a bit of discontent.

"That was a long time ago. We’ve been out of touch for quite a while."

Gong Chen’s voice relaxed slightly: "Not everyone is like Sang Li, but what you said makes sense. At least we can learn about Fu Shu from another perspective. Give me the ring’s design, I’ll ask someone to inquire with the brand."

"Alright. Let me get on with my work first."

"Go ahead."

After saying that, Lin Zhiyi was about to hang up when a soft cough came from the other end.

Last night, his throat was already feeling a bit uncomfortable.

Lin Zhiyi had asked him about it; he just said he was too tired and needed to rest well.

Unexpectedly, it had progressed to coughing.

Lin Zhiyi was about to express her concern when Gong Chen hung up.

She quickly sent him the picture and also inquired about his health.

"Are you okay?"

"I’m fine."

Lin Zhiyi sighed, knowing that would be his answer.

As she was pondering, her assistant knocked and entered.

"Miss Lin, the new stock has arrived. You need to inspect it."

"Alright, I’m coming."

Lin Zhiyi rose and led the assistant and security to inspect the stock.

After exchanging a few greetings, the opposite party opened the safe.

"Miss Lin, your designs have become more challenging; the previous gold dress was extravagant enough, but now you’ve made a dress with irregular gemstones."

Lin Zhiyi donned gloves and sat under the light, examining the gemstones and inlays.

Smiling: "Doing business always calls for innovation."

"Miss Lin’s designs are truly unique. I think they’ll quickly become renowned."

"Thank you, everything looks fine."

"Alright. Just sign here."

The person handed over the document.

After Lin Zhiyi signed it, she and her assistant found a display stand, planning to exhibit it sometime at Vic.

After all, the gemstones on this dress aren’t just pricey; they’re particularly rare.

Excessive display would only lose its mystique.

So she intends only to showcase it to some customers who can afford it.

As the assistant wiped the exhibit stand, her eyes were glued to it.

"Miss Lin, aren’t you planning to try on this dress? If Vic clients buy it outright, it won’t be available anymore."

"Try?" Lin Zhiyi gently touched the dress.

"I saw you kept looking; would you like to try it on? You’re so beautiful; wearing this dress would be stunning. I’ll take a photo, and you’ll definitely look better than the model in the exhibit," the assistant said.

Lin Zhiyi glanced at her: "Such eloquence, being just an assistant is wasted talent."

She grinned broadly and cheerfully.

"I’m serious. Let me prepare."

Before Lin Zhiyi could stop her, she ran off.

In the end, Lin Zhiyi put on the dress.

The gemstones remained dazzlingly intricate, so the hem was designed simply.

Featuring pleated layered tulle.

Not only framing a woman’s curves, but a side slit subtly revealed a woman’s long legs.

The upper part’s gemstones were supported by fishbones, making it not feel heavy after wearing.

As Lin Zhiyi stood before the mirror, the assistant was continuously snapping photos.

"This looks amazing."

Lin Zhiyi raised her hand to block: "Enough, enough, I’m not a celebrity."

The assistant set her phone down: "I’m appreciating beauty."

"Seems I should give you a bonus, I need to change, and I have errands to run. This place is in your care," Lin Zhiyi instructed.

"Where are you headed? I’ll arrange a car for you."

"Going to see Third Young Master."

Lin Zhiyi still felt uneasy about Gong Chen’s condition.

Li Huan had also mentioned that back when Ye Feifei administered a strong dose, Gong Chen forcibly quit the medication in a very short period.

This led to some irreversible damage to his health.

As Lin Zhiyi was about to change clothes, the assistant held onto her.

"Miss Lin, why not wear it over?"