Chapter 301: Chapter 301: Boss Finding Fault Again
Lin Qi knitted her brows, walked over, and hooked her arm through Huo Tingdong’s, saying, “Husband, let’s go!”
She didn’t like other women staring at her man!
Huo Tingdong was somewhat surprised.
After all, it was rare for her to call him “husband.” Could it be that this little lady was feeling jealous because others kept staring at him?
A smile involuntarily curved up the corners of Huo Tingdong’s mouth, and he wrapped his arm around her waist, bent down, and kissed her between the eyebrows.
Everyone was caught off guard and got a mouthful of public display of affection!
Although they had seen public displays of affection before, seeing such a handsome man and beautiful woman showing affection like this was both pleasing to the eye and envy-inducing, like eating a lemon!
Lin Qi, arm in arm with Huo Tingdong, left the counter. She checked the time—there were 15 minutes left until the end of the lunch break, and the drive would take about a quarter of an hour. It looked like they were going to be late!
She sighed.
Huo Tingdong raised an eyebrow: “What’s wrong?”
Lin Qi said, “I’m going to be late for the end of lunch break.”
Huo Tingdong: “What happens if you’re late?”
Lin Qi looked up. “Being late will deduct from my bonus!”
Huo Tingdong chuckled, pinched her puffed-up cheek, and said, “Since we’re going to be late, let’s just stroll a bit longer.”
They passed the Cartier counter.
Huo Tingdong suddenly paused, pulled her hand, and looked pensively at her bare hand.
Lin Qi asked blankly, “What’s wrong?”
Huo Tingdong turned around, gazing towards the Cartier counter.
He wanted to gift her jewelry.
Such beautiful hands as hers would look even better adorned with a diamond ring, wouldn’t they?
Huo Tingdong led her to the front of the counter.
Only then did Lin Qi realize that he wanted to buy her a diamond ring, which was a bit unexpected.
The sales clerk warmly greeted them: “Sir, madam, are you here to choose a diamond ring?”
Huo Tingdong “Hmm”ed, and began to seriously inspect the designs.
He looked over each design one by one.
Lin Qi, meanwhile, was captured by the alluring price tags.
29888…
39888…
Cartier, a widely renowned luxury jewelry brand, even the simplest entry-level diamond rings have hefty price tags!
A Trinity style for 17988 yuan was just a platinum band with two tiny embedded diamonds.
The brand’s markup really was outrageous.
Being used to scrimping and saving, she always looked at the price tag first when buying anything.
If it were her, she definitely wouldn’t have the heart to buy it.
But for Huo Tingdong, these prices must be nothing!
Huo Tingdong’s gaze finally settled on a Reflection de Cartier series diamond ring: “This one.”
The clerk smiled, put on black velvet gloves, and carefully took it out: “Madam, let me try it on for you!”
Lin Qi glanced at the price tag from the corner of her eye.
—Price upon inquiry.
This one must be very expensive!
Lin Qi extended her hand, and the clerk first measured her ring finger, found the size just right, and then carefully slid the ring onto her ring finger.
The entire ring is set with 36 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 18 trapezoid-cut diamonds, weighing 1.58 carats and 2 carats in total respectively.
At a glance, the brilliance of the diamonds dazzles under the light.
Her fingers are fair and slender, making the diamond ring look particularly beautiful on her.
The salesclerk said, “The gentleman really has great taste, this diamond ring suits you perfectly!”
Lin Qi asked, “How much is this one?”
Seeing the Reflection de Cartier series diamond ring being brought out, the store manager immediately came over with a smile and introduced, “Hello, ma’am, this diamond ring is priced at 460,000. It looks wonderful on you, and this is your husband, right?”
Lin Qi gave a hum in response.
The store manager then asked, “Is it for an engagement?”
Lin Qi looked towards Huo Tingdong.
Huo Tingdong said, “No.”
If he were proposing, he wouldn’t use this kind of ring.
Cartier rings look great for everyday wear, but if he were proposing, he would definitely have a designer create a unique set of rings just for the occasion.
Huo Tingdong looked at Lin Qi and asked softly, “Do you like it?”
Lin Qi said, “Pretty… like it.”
Blushing, she looked at the diamond ring on her ring finger.
This was the first time she received a diamond ring from Huo Tingdong and she liked it even more as he personally chose it.
Huo Tingdong handed his card to the store manager: “We’ll take this one.”
The store manager smiled and immediately went to take the ring off Lin Qi’s hand to package it.
Huo Tingdong raised his hand and stopped her, “No need, she can just wear it.”
The store manager internally marveled at the man’s generosity while her face wore a full smile, “Then I’ll just remove the tag.”
Huace Tower.
Lin Qi returned to work half an hour late.
As soon as she got back to her seat, Maeve, sitting opposite her, seized the opportunity to start reprimanding, “Where did you go for lunch? Why did you come back just now? Do you know the office hours? Disregarding company rules by leaving without permission, you haven’t even been made permanent yet and you dare to be late!”
Lin Qi was in a good mood and didn’t want to argue, “I know, I was late. Sorry.”
She knew Maeve was nitpicking.
Leaving during the lunch break was staff’s freedom; she was just a bit late, no need to exaggerate.
But when one wishes to condemn, any excuse will do.
She couldn’t be bothered with Maeve.
Maeve huffed, “I’ve already reported to the manager, your tardiness today will result in a deduction from your perfect attendance and bonus.”
Lin Qi just responded with a “Oh.”
Seeing no reaction on her face, Maeve’s eyes were suddenly drawn to a dazzling sparkle on her finger!
On her ring finger, there suddenly appeared a diamond ring!
Maeve had been observing her all day, so it was clear what she wore on her neck and fingers. This morning when Lin Qi arrived at the office, her hands were bare. After lunch break, a diamond ring appeared!
Han Na also noticed the diamond ring on Lin Qi’s hand and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Lin Qi, your ring is so beautiful! What brand is it?”
Lin Qi replied, “Cartier.”
Han Na said, “Aren’t Cartier’s rings very expensive? Did your boyfriend give it to you?”
Maeve recognized it too; it was a Cartier Reflection de Cartier series ring. The last time she was at the mall, she glanced at the counter and inquired about the price, which was around 460,000!
Did her boyfriend give her an engagement ring?
Maeve narrowed her eyes, sourly remarking, “I say you were gone so long during lunch, you went on a date with your boyfriend during work hours?”
Lin Qi looked up, seeing Maeve clinging to this issue, and started getting a bit impatient, “I was late, it’s my fault, but haven’t you already reported to the manager? My full attendance and bonus were deducted, right? I’ve been punished already.”