The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

The color of the bracelet is as pure as water. Under the soft and warm lights in the store, it exudes an enchanting luster, as if it contains endless spiritual energy of heaven and earth, leisurely telling the vicissitudes and legends of the years.

"This bracelet is so beautiful." Leng Ruofei couldn't help but exclaim softly, her eyes filled with unconcealable amazement and deep love.

Xiao Yiyang stood aside and said tenderly, "Fei'er, try it on."

Leng Ruofei nodded slightly, and put the bracelet on her wrist with full expectation. At that moment, the bracelet fit her wrist perfectly, as if it was tailor-made for her by fate. The warm luster of the bracelet set off her slender wrist, highlighting her elegant demeanor and charming charm. She gently turned her wrist, and the bracelet flashed a soft and charming light, as if it had merged with her soul.

"Beauty, this bracelet is a perfect match for you. If you like it, just buy it." The owner said with a smile on his face and seized the opportunity.

However, Leng Ruofei hesitated for a moment, and finally put down the bracelet reluctantly. A hint of imperceptible disappointment flashed in her eyes, but was soon replaced by a determined light. She thought to herself that now was not the time to enjoy herself to the fullest, as her career had just started, and there were still many unknowns and challenges in the future, so she could not squander money at will.

Xiao Yiyang took in all these subtle changes. He knew Leng Ruofei's thoughts and concerns. He gently took her hand and said firmly and gently, "Fei'er, don't think too much. If you like it, buy it. Your husband can't even afford to buy you a piece of jewelry!"

Leng Ruofei shook his head and said softly: "Yi Yang, although this bracelet is beautiful, it must be expensive. Let's think about it again. I know you have money, but I want to use my own money."

Xiao Yiyang pretended to be displeased and did not respond to her words. Instead, he turned to the shop owner and said, "Boss, please wrap this bracelet carefully."

The shop owner's face immediately broke into a smile, and he quickly responded, "Okay, sir, you have a discerning eye. This bracelet is a perfect match for your wife." The bracelet was worth more than 10,000 yuan, and Xiao Yiyang paid for it without any hesitation.

After paying for the bracelet, Xiao Yiyang's eyes did not stop there. He carefully selected items in the store again. After a while, his eyes were firmly attracted by an exquisite jade pendant necklace. The jade pendant was in the shape of a round water drop, and the whole body was crystal clear, just like the first drop of pure dew on the leaves in the morning. The jade pendant was inlaid with fine and delicate silver wires, exuding an elegant and noble atmosphere.

Xiao Yiyang asked the shopkeeper to take out the necklace, walked up to Leng Ruofei, and said affectionately: "Fei'er, this necklace also suits you very well, let's wear it together."

Leng Ruofei looked at the necklace in his hand, his eyes full of resistance. It was obviously made of top-quality jade: "Yi Yang, this is too expensive."

Xiao Yiyang gently put the necklace on her slender neck, and said with a burning gaze: "In my heart, nothing in the world is as precious as you." This jade pendant necklace was half as expensive as the bracelet, and Xiao Yiyang paid for it just as readily.

After leaving the store, Xiao Yiyang and Leng Ruofei thought about their family members and carefully selected several jade articles. They chose a jade pendant with the meaning of peace for Xiao Yiyang's mother Qin Lan, a pair of exquisite jade earrings for Qiao Chu, and a small jade rabbit pendant for their lovely niece Chenchen.

Leng Ruofei was still immersed in full of emotion. She stared at the exquisite gift in her hand, and said with a firm and tender look: "Yi Yang, I will cherish these two gifts and work harder to make our future as bright and beautiful as this beautiful jade."

Xiao Yiyang held her hand tightly, his eyes full of trust and affection, and said: "Fei'er, I have full confidence in you. No matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side."

After returning from Yangzhou, Leng Ruofei plunged into the design world of ethnic cheongsam, like a stone thrown into the sea, stirring up waves of dreams and starting a busy and fulfilling journey of pursuing dreams.

For Leng Ruofei, the trip to Yangzhou was like a baptism that touched the depths of her soul. The long and quaint streets seemed to be deep traces left by the years, carrying countless stories and memories; the buildings with pink walls and black tiles stood in a staggered manner in the long river of time, quiet and solemn; especially those women in cheongsams with graceful figures, their light steps and swaying postures were like a flowing painting. All of this was deeply engraved in Leng Ruofei's heart and became an indelible and beautiful memory in her heart.

The traditional charm of Yangzhou is like a melodious ancient song, with lingering sounds; its profound cultural heritage is more like a thick history book, with every page filled with wisdom and heritage. In this city full of poetry and history, Leng Ruofei has a deeper understanding and love for the traditional dress of cheongsam. The exquisite tailoring, delicate embroidery, unique buttons, every detail seems to be telling an unknown story. She is intoxicated by this unique beauty, and a burning flame is ignited in her heart. She is determined to pass on this beauty and culture, so that more people can appreciate the charm of the national cheongsam, and let this ancient art bloom more brilliantly in modern society.

On the first day back at the studio, the morning light had just broken, and the city was still slowly waking up in the baptism of morning dew, but Leng Ruofei couldn't wait to start her design work. The morning sun, like golden silk threads, gently sprinkled through the window onto her workbench piled with drawings and fabrics. She sat there quietly, her posture upright but revealing a sense of concentration and persistence, her eyes bright and firm, like the twinkling stars in the night sky. The pencil in her hand quickly outlined the lines on the white paper, making a rustling sound, like the sound of drizzles moistening the earth in spring.

The exquisite cheongsam patterns and amazing details she saw in Yangzhou kept coming to her mind, and she tried to incorporate them into her designs ingeniously. Every stroke of her pen was filled with her deep affection and love for cheongsam; every turn of the line and every design of the pattern carried her respect for traditional culture and pursuit of innovation.

As time went by, Leng Ruofei's design work gradually deepened, and she became more and more immersed in this world full of challenges and creativity. However, one person's power is ultimately limited. Faced with increasing orders and high demands from customers, Leng Ruofei realized that she needed a capable assistant, a partner who could understand her design concepts and fight side by side with her.

Just when Leng Ruofei was worried about this, a call from Qiao Liu brought her new hope. On the other end of the phone, Qiao Liu's voice was full of concern and expectation: "Ruofei, I heard that you are concentrating on designing ethnic cheongsams. I am not doing well now, and I want to come back to help you."

When Leng Ruofei heard the news, he was touched and happy: "Liuliu, it's great that you can come back! I need your help. However, I'm just starting out, don't you worry..."

"What are you talking about? I believe in you! You have the strength and ability, I am willing to help you." Qiao Liu vowed.

A few days later, Qiao Liu quit his original job and came to Leng Ruofei's studio. When the two met, there was no excessive greeting, only a smile of tacit understanding and a firm belief in the future.

In the studio, Leng Ruofei and Qiao Liu sat in front of a table piled with drawings and fabrics and began an in-depth conversation.

"Ruofei, I've seen your recent designs, they're really great, but I think we can put more effort into marketing so that more people can know about our brand." Qiao Liu said seriously, her eyes full of longing for the future.

Leng Ruofei nodded and responded: "I have the same idea, but I have been busy with design and don't have much energy to think about marketing. Do you have any specific ideas?"

Qiao Liu picked up a design drawing and pointed at the pattern on it and said: "We can start with social media to showcase the production process and design concept of our cheongsam and attract a group of loyal fans. Then, we can participate in some fashion exhibitions to increase our popularity."

Leng Ruofei said thoughtfully: "This is a good direction, but participating in the exhibition requires a lot of capital and manpower investment, and our current financial situation may be a bit tight."

"Funds? Isn't your husband the president of Tianjiao Group? This little expense..." Qiao Liu's eyes widened. This rich woman must be kidding her. Everyone knew that Xiao Yiyang doted on her and gave her all his wealth.

Leng Ruofei smiled and said, "I'm not a freeloader. I want to use my own money. Currently, the economic situation is declining. Tianjiao Group is large in size and there will be many places to spend money in the future. I don't want to make him worry about such a small matter."

"Oh, Ruofei, I really admire you. You had this attitude before you two confirmed your relationship. Now that you and he are already a legal couple, I didn't expect you to still care about him so much. My God, what good fortune did President Xiao have in his previous life!"

Leng Ruofei responded with a smile: "Don't tell Sister Qiao Chu, otherwise if Big Brother knows about it, Yi Yang will also know about it."

Qiao Liu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "As for funding, we can try to find some partners or investors first. Maybe we can contact those contacts we had before."

Leng Ruofei looked at Qiao Liu gratefully: "Yes, I think so too. Liuliu, however, in the process of looking for partners, we must also stick to our design principles and brand concepts and cannot compromise for the sake of funds."

Qiao Liu nodded firmly: "Of course, our original intention is to inherit and carry forward the charm of the national cheongsam, and this must not change."