"I didn't say I was great just because I have a master's degree. After all, I never told outsiders, nor did I flaunt my diploma. I don't know where your son heard about it."
"Unlike some people who think they're superior just because they sell milk tea. It's laughable."
"You!"
Seeing that the three women were about to clash, Ke Teng walked over from the right.
He casually placed his hand on Jian Fei's shoulder, revealing his designer watch.
"I only stepped away for a moment, and you're already chatting so lively with others. What are you talking about?"
He glanced at the women opposite them; their expressions were not good.
He had overheard half of their conversation and had a general idea of what was happening, but he pretended to be oblivious.
"Why are they so angry? Are you enemies? Why are they looking at you like that?"
Ke Teng's outstanding appearance turned heads wherever he went.
Standing next to Jian Fei, he immediately boosted her appeal.
Coupled with his expensive, well-tailored clothes and the aristocratic aura he exuded, the two women opposite were instantly stunned.
Jian Fei didn't want Ke Teng to get involved in this conflict.
After all, her situation with Jiang Chuan was unspeakable.
"It's nothing. Are you done with your call? Let's go."
She pulled Ke Teng to leave. Seeing this, they realized she wasn't alone and wasn't as easy to bully as they had imagined. They rolled their eyes and arrogantly entered the mall.
Watching their backs disappear at the entrance, Ke Teng pinched her cheek again.
"Not bad. You didn't embarrass me."
"There's no need to be too polite with people like that. Who are they?"
"Jiang Chuan's wife and mother."
"Oh. So it's them. Speaking of which, Jiang Chuan is quite unfortunate. I hate women like this the most. They can't even tolerate being strangers, yet he has to tolerate being family with them."
Jian Fei hit his hand. "Alright. Stop being sarcastic. Let's go, I don't want to run into them again."
Ke Teng stood still. "Leaving already? You just praised me and now you're backing down. You're really something."
Jian Fei didn't understand him. "What do you want to do? They've already left. Are you going to chase after them and argue?"
"Argue with them? Are they worthy?"
Ke Teng grabbed her hand. "Sometimes I think you're very smart, and sometimes you're incredibly foolish."
"Don't you think about it? These frogs in a well, who think they're arrogant with their little abilities. They can act like this in front of you, but they can't in front of your family?"
"You, on the other hand, argue with them and then just walk away. What if Grandma or your sister runs into them?"
Jian Fei: "..."
"Let's just go all out. Shut their mouths for good. Come on."
Although she didn't know what Ke Teng was going to do, Jian Fei had a feeling it would be satisfying.
Jian Fei obediently let him hug her as they entered the mall.
The future mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were likely there to buy jewelry for the wedding. In smaller towns, it was common to buy gold jewelry. Since Jiang Chuan was busy, his mother was handling it.
They followed them in and saw the two women at the gold counter in the first-floor lobby.
Ke Teng leisurely strolled over with Jian Fei in his arms.
A handsome couple entered, dressed so elegantly. The sales assistant rushed to greet them.
Gold jewelry was rather tacky. Young people in big cities pursued individuality and rarely wore gold or silver. Ke Teng casually scanned the counter but found nothing he liked.
"Let's go look over there."
The most expensive diamond ring at the counter was only a little over 30,000 yuan, and the style was common. Of course, his relationship with Jian Fei wasn't close enough yet to buy rings.
Ke Teng decided to help her pick out a necklace.
"This one, this one, this one. Take them out so I can see."
"Sir, your taste is excellent. These necklaces are all new arrivals in our store and of very good quality. Your girlfriend has fair skin, and she'll look great wearing them."
*You don't need to tell me,* Ke Teng thought. *My girlfriend is so fair and beautiful; these things are beneath her.*
*But there's nothing I can do. I'll make it up to her later.*
Jian Fei was tall and slender, with a long neck and delicate collarbones. Today, she wore a camel-colored turtleneck sweater and a black coat. Wearing the necklace made her look truly stunning, exuding a special elegance.
Ke Teng was very pleased. "I'll take this one. Don't take it off. Also, wrap up this other one."
The necklace Jian Fei was wearing cost over 40,000 yuan, and the other one was likely around the same price. Jian Fei was startled. *To spite them, do we need to be this extravagant?*
Seeing her expression tighten, Ke Teng placed his hand on her mouth as she was about to speak.
"Only you can wear it, and your sister can't? The other one is for her. Stop talking nonsense."
As the sales assistant packed the items, she continuously praised Ke Teng. *He's so good to his girlfriend and generous to her family. Miss is truly blessed.*
Speaking of family, Ke Teng thought of his grandmother again. He had heard that in some folk customs, it was good for elderly people to wear gold bracelets.
"Come, let's pick out a bracelet for Grandma."
Jian Fei could no longer stand it. "Stop buying things. Grandma is old. She won't wear them even if we buy them, and it's not safe. She'll scold us if we bring so much back."
Ke Teng didn't think these items were excessive. However, the mention of safety caught his attention. Indeed, an elderly person wearing a gold bracelet could attract unwanted attention from criminals.
"Then let's buy a silver one. It's similar in meaning and at least represents my good intentions. You're not allowed to refuse again."
Within five minutes, the two of them had spent over 80,000 yuan.
The sales assistant's mouth was practically splitting into a grin, and her compliments flowed endlessly. She was even excited to help carry the items to the car, clearly wanting to gossip about Ke Teng's background and what kind of car he drove.
Ke Teng obliged her.
When they returned and saw the Bentley in the mall parking lot, the sales assistant gossiped with her colleagues.
"That guy just now was so handsome! He's so rich, my goodness! I've really opened my eyes today!"
"I thought he was some nouveau riche, but he's genuinely wealthy. Do you know what car he drives? A Bentley!"
"I've only seen it on TV. This is the first time I've seen one in real life. Oh my god, it's so beautiful! The car paint is so shiny, I could barely open my eyes!"
Jiang's mother and Wang Wanfei stood nearby, their faces turning from green to greener.
As they exited the mall, touching the necklace on her neck, Jian Fei didn't know how to face Ke Teng.
Ke Teng knew what she was thinking. He held her hand with one hand and slowly started the car with the other.
"Don't be like this. I know what you're thinking."
"If you really feel bad about it, take some time in a couple of days and accompany me to Nancheng."
"To Nancheng? What for?"
"My dad is working in Nancheng recently, and he's under a lot of stress. His assistant said he's not cooperating and isn't resting or recuperating properly. His health isn't very good."
Speaking of his father, Ke Teng's expression turned grim.
"My relationship with him has always been strained, and there are some things I can't say. I want you to help me manage him. He always praises you; he'll definitely listen to you."
Finally, she could do something for him, and it was her forte. Jian Fei felt a little better. "Okay."