Chapter 50: Is This Person Out of His Mind?

At dinner, both Xia Rusheng and Su Xi found themselves unable to savor the food. Su Xi had finally managed to get Lu Siyang to come out, so there was no way she would let the evening end so easily. After finishing their meal, she persisted, “The jeweler is sponsoring some pieces for me to choose from today, but I didn’t drive here. Second Young Master, could you give me a ride? You could also help me pick something out.”

“Sorry, Miss Su, I already sent the driver away,” Lu Siyang replied. Everyone knew this was only an excuse—Su Xi wanted to spend more time alone with Lu Siyang. But his expression remained cool and distant, showing no sign of acquiescence. Then he turned to Lu Siyun, as if to say, “Why don’t you go?”

Xia Rusheng, unwilling to endure the awkward atmosphere any longer, was about to find an excuse to leave. Before she could speak, Lu Siyun said, “Xiao Ruo is about to return to the country. We’re planning to pick out a gift for her too. Miss Xia, why don’t you join us? At the engagement banquet, I saw the jewelry you wore—it was very beautiful. You have great taste and could help us decide.”

Lu Siyang glanced at Xia Rusheng subtly. Though he said nothing, his narrowed eyes were sharp and intense, as if waiting for her response.

Xia Rusheng felt like biting down on her silver teeth. Was Lu Siyun determined to drag her along?

“All right, just a casual stroll then, to help digest the meal,” she finally agreed.

Unable to refuse, she had no choice but to accept. The four of them soon arrived at the most upscale custom jewelry mall in City A. As soon as Su Xi entered, a designer led her into a private studio to preview some unreleased pieces, while the others stayed outside.

There were sixteen independent display booths, each showcasing a full set of custom jewelry. Each piece was enclosed in a pristine, expensive crystal case, with the name and description attached. Xia Rusheng browsed around and finally stopped in front of a set of green diamonds named “Depth.”

This was a truly authentic natural green diamond collection, with a forest-inspired theme and lively designs. It was also the most expensive set in the entire showroom—33 million yuan!

“Do you like this one?” Lu Siyang approached from behind, holding a cup of coffee. His fair, slender fingers grasped the cup with an effortless elegance and noble air. After casting a glance at the display, he asked casually.

“Yes,” Xia Rusheng nodded, captivated, unaware of who had spoken.

Lu Siyang’s lips curved slightly. Before Xia Rusheng could react, he had already signed the order and swiped his card. When she came to her senses, only Lu Siyun remained behind her, so she naturally assumed it was he who had spoken.

“This jewelry is indeed noble and magnificent. Xiao Ruo will surely like it,” Lu Siyun commented.

At those words, Xia Rusheng noticed the staff had come to retrieve the green diamond set with gloved hands.

“Is that Xiao Ruo the rumored girlfriend of Second Young Master Lu?” Xia Rusheng asked, curiosity piqued. She had heard the name before: Xiao Ruo’s full name was Ruan Ruo, niece of Ruan Ling. She had grown up alongside Lu Siyun and his brothers, especially attached to Lu Siyang. When Lu Siyang settled abroad, she had followed him without hesitation and had not returned since.

Their rumored relationship had long circulated among City A’s elite, yet no one expected Lu Siyang would not marry her, but instead marry Xia Rusheng.

After Xia Rusheng’s death, the rumors flared up again and persisted until now.

“Rumored girlfriend? That’s a vague term. We grew up with Xiao Ruo, so naturally our relationship is special, but it’s not as others speculate. Xiao Ruo owes us brothers a favor, so Siyang treats her better than other girls,” Lu Siyun explained, seemingly casual but clearly clearing Lu Siyang’s name.

Xia Rusheng pursed her lips, somewhat disappointed.

Su Xi liked Lu Siyang; if he truly loved someone else, it would be a good thing.

Seeing her expression, Lu Siyun smiled thoughtfully. After the staff finished packaging the “Depth” set, Su Xi returned, holding an exquisite shopping bag, presumably containing the sponsored jewelry.

Aside from the green diamond set, Xia Rusheng had little interest in the others. Su Xi was different. These high-end custom jewels were beyond the casual reach of a second-tier wealthy heiress like her. Although she often wore expensive pieces, they were always sponsored and never truly hers. So, with the Lu brothers present, she pretended to consider purchasing and circled several booths before stopping at a blue diamond set called “Memory,” praising it lavishly.

“Miss Su, you have excellent taste. This blue diamond set is also one of our bespoke masterpieces this year. Many wealthy young ladies have come to see it, but none have taken it home due to the high price. Would you like to buy it? Since you’re about to become our company’s spokesperson, we can offer you more discounts,” the agent approached personally to explain the design concept and pointed out many details even Xia Rusheng had missed, prompting her to glance at it again.

Yet in the end, Su Xi shook her head. “Over 20 million yuan—it’s quite expensive. Seems I’m not destined for it.”

With a hint of sadness, she cast a sidelong glance at the Lu brothers.

Those two men were so shrewd they surely understood her intentions. Still, Lu Siyang maintained a cold and indifferent demeanor, seated on the sofa sipping coffee. The setting sun cast a shadow on the right side of his high nose, which shifted subtly with the movement of his thin lips and adam’s apple. Su Xi felt a strong stirring in her heart but also inexplicably embarrassed.

“Since Miss Su likes it, I shall present this gem to the lady, hoping to win a smile,” Lu Siyun once again played the role of the younger brother’s scapegoat and gentleman, paying the bill.

Though Su Xi ended up with the jewelry she wanted, her heart was already disillusioned. Lu Siyang had invited her out but flirted with another woman during dinner. He accompanied her to the jewelry mall but only paid for Xiao Ruo’s purchase.

To him, Su Xi was nothing at all.

Not even a substitute for Xia Rusheng.

“Could I trouble Young Master Lu to give me a ride? I came straight from the studio in a hurry and didn’t drive,” Su Xi asked Lu Siyun directly this time, knowing there was no chance Lu Siyang would take her. From start to finish, she had been nothing but a prop, even a joke. Since that was the case, why continue to humiliate herself?

Lu Siyun naturally agreed. After they drove away, Xia Rusheng prepared to tell Lu Siyang goodbye. But instead, he got into her car, his deep eyes flashing sharply as he fixed her with a gaze. “Miss Xia, could you give me a ride?”

He closed his eyes to rest immediately after speaking.

Xia Rusheng endured her anger all the way home, hoping never to meet him again. But upon arriving, she discovered Lu Siyang had left the green diamond set in her car!

Without Lu Siyang’s phone number, she planned to call Lu Siyun to inform him. Just then, her phone chimed with a message from an unknown number: “No need to return it. I don’t want it.”

What—

Is this man insane?