People are watching American TV shows, and they are also watching American-style iaido.

Having returned for less than a day and rested for a while, Ding Ze felt incredibly energetic again by this time of day.

So, I went to the bathroom to relieve myself, then went back to bed, and naturally, it was time to play games.

Soon, Janet was forced to wake up, gave Ding Ze a resentful look, and then began to demonstrate her ventriloquism.

I played for a while.

"What are your plans for today?" Ding Ze asked Janet. "Do you need me to go with you to do anything?"

Janet smiled slyly. "Actually, there really is."

"Oh? What is it?" Ding Ze asked, a little curious.

“Come with me to sign some contracts. My dad is retiring, and he’s handing over all his businesses to me,” Janet said with a smile.

Ding Ze was genuinely surprised to hear this.

After all, Diamond Austin is only in his fifties this year, not very old, so why would he choose to retire so early?

Ding Ze thought of a possibility, "Did you force him to retire?"

Janet was taken aback, then glared at Ding Ze decisively, "What nonsense are you talking about? Would I do such a thing? He wants to retire himself, and more importantly, he feels that those businesses would be more suitable for me because of you."

It turned out to be the case.

Ding Ze laughed, "So, doesn't that mean I've gotten a bunch of assets for free?"

Janet rolled her eyes at Ding Ze. "It's me, not you."

"Since you're all mine now, doesn't that mean your businesses are mine too?" Ding Ze asked with a smile.

Janet actually understood what Ding Ze meant just now, but understanding is one thing, and arguing is another; the two are not contradictory.

Janet raised her right hand and waved it at Ding Ze. "See? There's nothing on my fingers, so how am I yours?"

Ding Ze is very smart, of course he understands, "This is simple."

As he spoke, Ding Ze moved slightly and slapped Janet's shin. "Let's go, let's go buy something to put on your finger."

The voice reached my ears.

Janet's head immediately started buzzing.

that's it?

It's that simple?

This is unreasonable!

Not long after, the two went downstairs.

Ding Ze had left a Rolls-Royce in the parking lot beforehand. The two got in the car and headed straight to a shopping mall in Miami, where they found a diamond ring store.

“Ms. Austin, you choose. My taste is terrible,” Ding Ze said, having no real interest in shopping and passing the task to Janet.

Janet was in a good mood and didn't care at all, happily making her selections.

The shop owner recognized Ding Ze and Janet at a glance and was so panicked that he didn't know what to do. He didn't dare to say much and only mustered up his courage to say a few words when it was time to speak.

The fear on the shop owner's face was still quite obvious, which Ding Ze naturally noticed. He then grinned broadly and said, "Don't worry, we're just here to buy things, don't panic."

Upon hearing this, the shop owner quickly responded with a very stiff smile, "Okay, you two take your time choosing."

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Janet was already used to the reactions of ordinary people when they met Ding Ze. Not only was she not surprised, but she also found it quite amusing. She glanced at the shop owner with a smile, then pointed to a diamond ring in the cabinet, "Sir, I'd like to try this ring on."

"Okay, right away," the shopkeeper hurriedly opened the cabinet and took out the ring.

After choosing for almost an hour, Janet made her decision and smiled at Ding Ze, "Mr. Ding, I've made my choice, it's your turn."

Ding Ze smiled, and without further ado, reached for the ring on the counter, knelt on one knee, and said to Janet with a big smile, "My dear Janet Austin, marry me."

The moment the words entered the air.

Even though they knew that there would probably never be a wedding, and that the two of them would probably never actually register their marriage, that statement was more than enough.

Janet couldn't hold back her tears, and then nodded repeatedly, extending her right hand, "Okay."

Ding Ze smiled and put the ring on Janet's finger before getting up.

At that moment, the boss, whose heart was pounding and who could hardly believe what he was seeing, snapped back to reality and immediately clapped, "Congratulations to you both..."

In an instant, the boss rattled off a string of congratulatory words.

Ding Ze watched with a smile, finding the still flustered boss quite amusing. "Thank you, how much is the ring?"

The boss dared not accept the money. Upon hearing this, he immediately shook his head repeatedly, "No money, no money. It's enough to know you two."

Ding Ze had already pulled out his checkbook. Hearing this, he decided to tease him, "Boss, do you think I can't afford to pay?"

Swish!

The boss's expression changed drastically, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Janet saw this and couldn't help but laugh. She then stopped Ding Ze with a smile, "Alright, on such a happy day, don't fool around."

“Okay,” Ding Ze smiled brightly and gave a straightforward reply, then turned to the boss, “Boss, I was just kidding, don’t mind me, hurry up, we still have to get busy after you pay.”

Upon hearing this, the boss instinctively raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. Then, his mind raced, and he reluctantly quoted a price.

It's just a ring. Although the diamond is a bit big, it's only worth a little over ten thousand US dollars, which is nothing to mention.

Ding Ze quickly wrote a check and handed it to the boss.

After they finished, the two left with smiles on their faces.

They came into the sunlight.

Bathed in sunlight, the diamonds sparkled brilliantly and looked quite beautiful.

Ding Ze glanced at it and suddenly remembered that Dongfeng Security had a diamond robbery operation in South Africa. He hadn't asked about it for so long and didn't know how it was going.

I'll have to ask later.

That operation could make a lot of money, so it's worth paying attention to.

Ding Ze thought to himself.

Suddenly, Janet spoke, "Mr. Ding, thank you."

Ding Ze blinked upon hearing this, and said, "You're welcome."

The two chatted and laughed as they got into the car and drove to the home of Janet's parents, Margaret and Diamond.

Both Diamond and his companion are at home today.

The four met.

As a woman, and a successful and intelligent one at that, Margaret had incredibly sharp eyes. She immediately noticed the ring on Janet's right hand and was so surprised that her eyes widened.

However, it returned to normal in a short while.

Not being an ordinary woman, Margaret didn't rush into asking any questions. She planned to find an opportunity to talk to Janet alone later. (End of Chapter)

Chapter 231 Austin Group

Soon, Margaret found an opportunity, pulled Janet aside, and, with a gossipy look on her face, took Janet's right hand, silently watching her with a grin.

This Margaret was nowhere near the decisive and efficient lawyer she usually was.

Janet chuckled at her mother's reaction. "Mom, what are you trying to do?"

"What do you think? Aren't you going to give me an explanation?" Margaret asked with a smile.

Janet knew exactly what Margaret wanted to ask, but pretended to be nonchalant and gently shook the diamond ring on her right hand. "Oh? You mean this? I bought it on the way here."

Margaret knew her daughter all too well. Seeing Janet's arrogant reaction, she raised her hand and slapped Janet on the back of the head.

"You brat, speak properly."

Janet was displeased. "Mom, that's enough! Why are you hitting me?"

“You’re my daughter, so what if I hit you?” Margaret said in a serious tone.

Janet was at her wits' end. "Alright, alright, you're so old, yet you're still acting like a child."

As soon as she said that, Janet received another slap on the back of the head.

"..." Janet was helpless with such a mother. She dared not talk nonsense anymore and had to quickly and honestly tell the story in detail about going to buy a diamond ring not long ago and Ding Ze proposing to her.

Margaret was very surprised. She never expected that someone like Ding Ze would actually propose.

"Have you decided on a wedding date yet?" Margaret asked hurriedly after a moment of surprise.

Janet simply smiled and shook her head, then glanced at Ding Ze, who wasn't too far away, before replying to Margaret, "That's enough. I didn't mention it, and he didn't say anything either."

Margaret could actually understand.

But Janet is still my daughter...

“You’re like a fool,” Margaret sighed.

Janet chuckled. "I used to be a fool. Now, I'm living a much smarter life."

Margaret was speechless for a moment when she heard this.