This was already the second time Ye Ning had run into Xu Weier today, but her beauty still left him momentarily stunned.
She didn't need makeup or flashy clothes—just standing there, she naturally became the center of attention.
People nearby couldn't help but pause, captivated by her charm.
It wasn't necessarily because they hoped for an encounter with her. Just admiring her from a distance was already a visual treat.
"Please bring me another ladies' watch, something around 200,000 yuan," Ye Ning suddenly said to the saleswoman, who had yet to walk away.
"Of course, sir. Just a moment," the saleswoman responded with surprise and delight. She hadn't expected that simply chasing after him to return a receipt would bring such a pleasant surprise.
He Manman, standing nearby, naturally heard Ye Ning's words. Her excitement surged.
So that's why he gave that watch to my best friend—he thought it was cheap!
I almost cried over that!
At this rate, I shouldn't bother asking for a wedding gift. Just give me three million and a 200-square-meter house—that will do.
Within a minute, the saleswoman returned, this time accompanied by a more mature-looking woman. The younger one carried a large box filled with a dozen high-end mechanical watches for women.
"Good afternoon, sir. I'm Tu Min, the manager of this Vacheron Constantin boutique. Please, take a look—do any of these styles appeal to you?"
Ye Ning glanced over them. "Which one's the most expensive?"
To him, they all looked similar. He might as well pick the priciest one.
If the price is high, it must be good.
"This one," Tu Min said, pointing to a watch with a delicate pastel-toned movement. "It's one of our newest models—and it's a limited edition."
Just then, Xu Weier walked by with her phone in hand, passing within five meters of Ye Ning.
She instantly recognized him—the handsome young man she had accidentally bumped into earlier outside.
She was tempted to say hello, but seeing the small crowd, she hesitated.
"Hey, little anchor, over here," Ye Ning called out, waving.
"Are you talking to me?"
"I'm not calling your mom—I'm calling you," he teased with a grin.
Pfft! Xu Weier couldn't help but laugh and walked over to him. "I didn't expect you to be this cheeky. Alright then, what do you want?"
"Here, put it on her," Ye Ning said to the store manager.
"Huh? Oh! Of course," Tu Min responded, caught slightly off guard.
Even though she'd dealt with countless wealthy clients, this scene was still unusual. From their casual exchange, it was clear that Ye Ning and Xu Weier knew each other—but not very well.
He's really giving her a watch worth over 200,000 yuan just like that?
If she doesn't want it, I'll take it!
Xu Weier's mind was spinning. It wasn't until the cool metal of the watch touched her wrist that she snapped out of it.
"Mmm, it suits you," Ye Ning said with satisfaction.
He wasn't just being polite. The watch genuinely looked stunning on her.
"Sir, you have excellent taste," Tu Min chimed in. "This piece is a perfect match for the lady. Her beauty really brings out the elegance of the watch—it's a flawless combination."
"Hahaha, right? Let's do the payment," Ye Ning said, handing over his bank card.
"Wait—what's going on here?" Xu Weier asked, still in disbelief.
"What, you really can't figure it out?" Ye Ning replied with a grin. "I'm giving it to you."
"Huh? Giving it to me?"
Seeing her wide-eyed, stunned expression made Ye Ning chuckle inwardly.
Meanwhile, He Manman's expression darkened.
"Ye Ning, what's the meaning of this?" she snapped.
"What's the meaning?" Ye Ning's smile turned cold. "What, you thought you were worthy of something like this?"
"Do you even know what brand this is?"
"This is Vacheron Constantin! Watches from this brand go for hundreds of thousands. Do you think you deserve something like this?"
His words struck He Manman like icy needles, sharp and unforgiving.
"You bastard, Ye Ning!" she shouted.
"Scram. Don't bother me again," he said, waving her off, entirely uninterested in further interaction with someone like her.
At last, Zhao Na gave Ye Ning an apologetic glance and pulled the fuming, teary-eyed He Manman away.
Once they were gone, Tu Min returned with a printed receipt.
"Sir, the total is 268,000 yuan. Here's your receipt. Please keep it safe."
Ye Ning took it and handed it to Xu Weier.
"No, no, no! This is way too expensive!" she said, shaking her head and reaching to take the watch off.
Though she did like the watch, its price tag was simply too shocking.
She came from an ordinary family. She'd never seen that much money in her life.
More than 200,000 yuan—that's nearly enough for a down payment on a property in Jiangcheng.
She couldn't accept something like this, especially not from a man she'd just met and whose name she didn't even know.
She'd graduated from flight attendant school, but instead of joining the airline industry, she became a livestreamer.
Why? Because an airline executive tried to pressure her for favors. She refused, and they kicked her off the candidate list.
She had always relied on herself. Now, someone was handing her a luxury watch like this—it was hard not to suspect ulterior motives.
And to be fair, she wasn't wrong.
Faced with a woman whose beauty was practically flawless, Ye Ning was definitely moved.
But he wasn't the kind of man who forced things. He'd only make a move if the woman was willing.
"It's fine," Ye Ning said gently, stopping her hand. "Just wear it. You can repay me by agreeing to a small favor later."