Young Master Gu, unaware of the nuances, sent her a diamond bracelet. It had a whole row of small diamonds surrounding two particularly bright oval diamonds.
Although those two diamonds were not top luxury, they were still quite valuable.
The entire bracelet was probably worth around one million.
For Gu Shiting, it would be pocket change, but Sheng Tang couldn’t accept it with peace of mind.
She coughed awkwardly, "I can’t accept this, it’s too expensive."
Gu Shiting’s eyes dimmed slightly, "Did I not choose well?"
"No, you chose very well, it’s beautiful and thoughtful!" Sheng Tang said, "It’s just too expensive. I can’t accept such an expensive gift from you."
"It’s not expensive."
"If I accept this bracelet, I’ll have to return the favor on your birthday with a gift of equal value." Sheng Tang smiled, "Think about it again, can I afford that?"
Gu Shiting: "...."
"Do you think it’s expensive now?" Sheng Tang asked again.
Gu Shiting: "...."
He was dejected, not even being able to handle such a small thing right.
Sheng Tang’s eyes shifted, "You know how to paint, don’t you? How about painting something for me? Would that be okay?"
Gu Shiting thought that was too casual.
Today was Sheng Tang’s 18th birthday, the day she came of age, the most important day, more important than any future birthday.
It was Song Chen who had the bracelet custom-made, and Gu Shiting personally selected the diamonds.
His sister had countless sets of diamond jewelry, an array of dazzling pieces, hardly worth anything at all.
Sheng Tang would become his wife in the future, she would spend her life with him, so how could such a gift be too expensive?
Gu Shiting sighed softly, "I spent a long time choosing and preparing this gift..."
Sheng Tang: "...."
She was caught in a dilemma.
If she didn’t accept it, it would be disregarding Gu Shiting’s sincere intentions, which was truly inappropriate; if she accepted, she would feel particularly uneasy, as it was no small amount.
She had already received many benefits from the Gu Family.
"I didn’t do well." Gu Shiting said, "I’m sorry, Tangtang, I made it difficult for you."
Sheng Tang: "...."
His pitiable appearance really made Sheng Tang unable to bear it.
She reached out her hand, with a resigned look, "Put it on for me then!"
Gu Shiting suddenly looked up.
The slight dullness in his eyes disappeared, they became bright again, like a clear spring falling on Sheng Tang’s face.
His joy was so obvious, burning like fire, almost igniting Sheng Tang.
Turns out, a person could be this happy!
Sheng Tang couldn’t help but smile along.
Gu Shiting took the bracelet and gently put it on her wrist.
Her wrist wasn’t exactly chubby, it showed a trace of slenderness; her skin was snow-white, like condensed frost.
With this bracelet, her lush wrist became radiant, her charm immediately apparent.
Gu Shiting held her hand and examined it, finding it exceptionally beautiful, the bracelet perfectly matched her hand.
His heart felt as if a little swallow had brushed by, causing a slight ripple.
He couldn’t resist leaning down, placing a gentle kiss on the back of her hand.
Sheng Tang: "..."
Gu Shiting watched her slightly stunned expression, and suddenly a fire ignited in his heart again.
He desired to lower his head and kiss her.
This thought flashed by, but he stopped himself in time, it wasn’t the right moment to confess yet.
Sheng Tang would have various reasons to reject him, like needing to focus on preparing for the college entrance and art exams.
"Wait a little longer." Gu Shiting suppressed his inner restlessness, Sheng Tang was worth his patient waiting.
He gently tucked her stray hair behind her ear, his voice soft, "Tangtang, happy birthday!"
Sheng Tang’s wrist felt heavy, and her heart felt heavy too.
Having received such a big favor, how could she repay him?
She turned the bracelet, smiling, "Thank you for your gift, I’m very happy."
Gu Shiting returned to his seat.
He picked up his crystal glass to toast her.
Sheng Tang clinked glasses with him and drank half a glass in one go. The wine stained her full lips an even richer red, reigniting Gu Shiting’s desire to kiss her.
He could barely stand it anymore.