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  Chapter 201: The object returns to its rightful owner

  Han Lu's words did not take root in Gu Meng's heart, and the two chatted and laughed without continuing on this topic.

  Gu Mei had long been thinking of buying another house, and now that her grandfather was injured and the house was so small, she felt that there was always a bit of inconvenience. Taking advantage of this meeting, she asked Han Lu to help her ask around.

  The intermediary company also contacted Gu Mei, but she never found one that satisfied her.

  She wants to move in as soon as possible, so all the newly launched buildings are excluded by her. She knows that many high-end communities have been bought but not lived in, and she wants to buy that kind.

  The houses in the high-end community are a bit expensive, but the environment there is really nothing to say, and the security system is also well done, which is one of the points that Gu Xiang attaches importance to.

  The petty bourgeois mentality is like this, after having money, they naturally think of places related to food, clothing, housing and transportation.

  Han Lu heard that Gu Bao wanted to buy a house and immediately agreed, saying that the neighborhood she was living in now seemed to have some vacancies, and she would go back and ask around.

  Rich people like to live in villas, and Han Lu's family is no exception. However, Han Lu thinks it's a hassle, she has her own place outside and spends most of her time there, occasionally returning to the villa at home.

  Because Gu Mei didn't take Han Lu's words to heart, when Tang Ming really came looking for her, it actually gave her a small surprise.

  Because Gu Meng had nothing to do for the time being, and Professor Wang had already set off to Shaanxi to meet with Mr. Qiao, she had nothing much to do except sorting out some documents, and most of her time was spent at home or in the hospital.

  Tang Ming found her in the hospital.

  "What's up, Mr. Tang?" Gu Ming and Tang Ming sat in a coffee shop not far from the hospital, which was also quite famous in the city. Tang Ming ordered a Blue Mountain coffee, while Gu Ming had a latte.

  "There's nothing special, I just thought it's been a long time since we last met Miss Gu, so I wanted to meet with you and not let our relationship become distant." Tang Ming picked up his coffee and took a light sip, his eyebrows slightly raised, seemingly quite satisfied with the coffee here.

  "Lately, I've been quite busy, so I rarely go out with people. You don't have to come all the way here, a phone call is just as good." Gu Mian didn't think much about whether Tang Ming would come find her or not, and whether their relationship would become distant or not.

  But everyone says so, and she can't say anything unpleasant either.

  "It's different, some things are inconvenient to say over the phone." Tang Ming took out a small box from his pocket and placed it on the table, pushing it towards Gu Mian.

  "This is..." Gu Mei looked at the small box in front of her, looking at Tang Ming with some confusion.

  "This is yours, open it and take a look." Tang Ming said with a smile.

  What's hers?

  Gu Mei felt a bit dizzy, when did she leave something on Tang Ming's body?

  With a question in her mind, Gu Mei raised her head and glanced at Tang Ming, finding that he didn't have any unusual expression on his face. Only then did she carefully open the box.

  At the moment she saw what was inside the box clearly, Gu Meng couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Isn't this already given to Mr. Smith? Why is it returned to me again?"

  Inside the box was something that wasn't anything else, but rather what she and Qin Sheng had won as first prize at the Y Country Exchange Competition - a pair of exquisitely crafted silver rings.

  "This thing is useless to Robert now, it's better to return it to you than to let it gather dust in his place. This was the prize for your first win, it has some commemorative significance." Tang Ming smiled harmlessly.

  Looking at the ring in the box, Gu Mei was truly delighted. Tang Ming was right, this ring may not be worth much money, but it had meaning to her. She had promised Robert that she would give it to him, and even if she didn't want to part with it, there was no way out. Now that he was willing to return it to her, of course, she wouldn't refuse.

  "Thank you, how has Mr. Smith been lately? I'll definitely go thank him in person another day." Gu Ming returned with a happy mood but didn't forget his manners.

  "He's been busy with something lately and left here yesterday, if you want to thank him, you'll have to wait a while." Tang Ming saw Gu Mian so happy, his mood improved a lot.

  However, he didn't forget the purpose of visiting Gu Mian today. He looked down at the coffee on the table and asked softly, "Have you seen the Starlight Blue Sapphire that's been very popular recently?"

  Gu Mei was taken aback for a moment, then regained her usual expression and nodded: "Coincidentally, I saw it once, the day Miss Pan wore the Starlight Blue Sapphire to the gathering, I happened to be there too."

  Pan Rufeng only wore the Starlight Blue Sapphire on that day and never wore it again in subsequent social interactions, making it seem as if the Starlight Blue Sapphire had never appeared at all, leaving people to speculate.

  However, this guess has become a reality to some extent. At least everyone is certain that it's not someone intentionally spreading false information for hype. The only regret is that those who didn't attend the celebration couldn't see the extreme starlight blue sapphire with their own eyes, and could only watch videos or look at photos.

  Last time, Gu Ying already knew that Tang Ming had a special obsession with the Starlight Blue Sapphire. Coupled with her previous suspicion that Tang Ming might know about the top-grade Starlight Blue Sapphire that was not sold at auction some time ago and its connection to her, when Tang Ming asked questions in this regard, she quietly raised an alarm in her heart.

  "What a pity I didn't go that day, I didn't have the good fortune to see it." Tang Ming sighed and looked up at Gu Mian: "From your professional perspective, Miss Gu, what do you think of that top-grade Starlight Blue Sapphire?"

  Long Lao Ban opened his business and invited many people, but they were all relatively close acquaintances. The Tang family was also a well-known wealthy family, but Tang Ming had only recently returned to the country and didn't have a deep foundation, so he didn't receive an invitation. Regarding this point, Tang Ming actually felt a little bit dissatisfied in his heart.

  Whether he goes or not is his business, but whether others are invited or not is a matter of face.

  Although he didn't see the top-grade Starlight Blue Sapphire worn by Pan Rufeng with his own eyes, from the photos taken by others, he could also confirm that this Starlight Blue Sapphire was absolutely not the one that had failed to be auctioned off previously.

  Liu Xing She and Shi Er Xing She, he hasn't reached the point where his eyes are dim and can't tell things apart, but others don't know that he is the owner of the Starlight Blue Sapphire who sent a photo to the company.

  The starlight blue sapphire worn by Pan Rufeng is not as good as the previous one that has lost its trace, but it is similar to the starlight blue sapphire they originally owned and later sold.

  Such a starlight blue gemstone is also very attractive to the Tang family and Tang Ming.

  It's not that he didn't want to find a better one, but the perfect one had disappeared since the auction and no matter how hard he looked, he couldn't find it.

  Hanging oneself on a tree is not the style of the Tang family, and the starlight blue gemstone worn by Pan Rufeng is also extremely rare, if it can be bought, it's not bad.

  Tang Ming's attitude is good news for Gu Mian. With Pan Rufeng's top-grade Starlight Blue Sapphire, she is indeed safer. If Tang Ming can shift all his attention to her, that would be even better.

  It's too early to be happy now, why did Tang Ming ask her, and it seems that he already knew she was there that day, so it's better to be careful in case this guy is trying to test her.

  "I'm not a professional jewelry appraiser, so what I say may not be very accurate. However, since Mr. Tang asked, I'll just share my personal opinion. Don't take it too seriously." Gu Mian said cautiously.

  "It's nothing, we're just chatting between friends." Tang Ming understood.

  "That starlight blue sapphire is indeed very beautiful, unfortunately I couldn't touch it with my hands, but from the eyes' view, it's pure enough, almost no impurities, the color hasn't reached the level of a chrysanthemum, but also not bad in any way, and the twelve-star rays are obvious, shining brightly, can be called absolutely beautiful." Gu Xiang simply expressed her opinion on that starlight blue sapphire that caught everyone's attention.

  Tang Ming gently stirred the spoon in his coffee cup, carefully listening to Gu Ning's account and seriously sizing up Gu Ning's expression.

  But if he wanted to find something from Gu Mian's face, then he would be destined to be disappointed. Gu Mian remained calm and did not add any personal tone when narrating, what she said could have been said by anyone who had studied gemstones.

  "I'd like to invite Miss Gu to be my consultant, I wonder if Miss Gu is interested?" Tang Ming listened to Gu Cang's words and didn't immediately discuss the Starlight Blue Gemstone, but instead changed the subject to other matters.

  Gu Xiang's reaction was surprisingly quick this time, and he looked at Tang Ming with a half-joking expression: "What consultant? I only have some knowledge of appraising antiques, but as for financial management, I don't understand it."

  "If I were looking for a financial advisor, I wouldn't have looked for you, Miss Gu. What I'm actually looking for is an antique appraisal consultant." Tang Ming gently stroked his coffee cup, smiling at Gu Mei: "I think I get along with you quite well, and I trust your abilities. Robert also has high praise for you. I hope you'll consider it carefully. Of course, when it comes to compensation, I won't be stingy."

  "I'll consider it." Gu Mian didn't immediately refuse Tang Ming, nodding her head.

  "But before that, I have a small request, and I hope Miss Gu will agree." He put down his coffee cup, leaned forward slightly, and looked straight at Gu Tian.

  (I'll be updating a bit later~~~ I originally wanted to update earlier, but the cat's typing speed was a bit too slow~~~~ Thanks to YaYa1987 and ZhuangZhuang's dream for sending me a peace amulet, thanks to XianJiaYouTian for sending a Christmas hat, thanks to YiHongMeiLan and XiLiYa for casting pink votes, thank you all for your support~~~~~~~~~)