Sang Ji opened her suitcase and took out an exquisite box, placing it open on the table.
When she turned eighteen, her eldest brother Shang Xu—her stepbrother—commissioned G&D’s master watchmaker Ivan to design a wristwatch as her coming-of-age gift.
G&D, under the Shang Yin Group, consistently ranked first among ultra-luxury watch brands, its value speaking for itself.
Sang Ji had once considered it too precious and stored it away, treasuring it as a keepsake.
However, her eldest brother told her that this watch was neither a commodity nor a collectible. No matter how much it was worth in the eyes of the world, it was simply a gift.
The purpose of a watch’s creation was not to be displayed for admiration but to be used.
That was the meaning behind this gift.
After that, Sang Ji no longer treated it as a luxurious piece of art but wore it as an ordinary watch year-round.
Still, this didn’t stop Sang Ji from feeling that wearing it on the show might come across as too flashy, so she had temporarily put it away during the journey.
But now—
The game wasn’t over yet. If the Jiang siblings scored a point in this round, they could still tie with her later.
And as it happened, she wasn’t particularly fond of this pair of siblings.
Jiang Siwei went without saying—from the investigation, it seemed Shen Ci had received quite a bit of his “special attention.”
As for this internet celebrity, she had heard that she made a fortune by copying Xinyi’s clothing designs.
In that case, whether it was flashy or not wasn’t so important. After all, it was just a watch.
…
When netizens saw Sang Ji also take out a wristwatch, they were eager to see what other million-dollar watches looked like.
【I’m not worthy of recognizing such luxury items. Can someone knowledgeable explain?】
【I don’t know how much it’s worth, but it’s really my dream watch—so beautiful!】
【Wow, so many diamonds and gemstones. Are they real? How much would that cost?!】
【The design looks like G&D’s style, but I don’t think they’ve ever sold this model.】
【There really aren’t many watch series priced over a million from major brands, and none of them look like this.】
【Huh? So are you saying hers is a fake?】
【But it looks really exquisite. Could it be a collector’s item that ordinary people can’t buy?】
【I checked, and none of the high-priced watches auctioned off include this model.】
【Could she be using a fake to fool people?】
Jiang Rui wasn’t sure if Sang Ji was bluffing her.
She recognized watches worth hundreds of thousands or even millions, but she had never seen this one before.
Still, based on her discerning eye, the craftsmanship and design did resemble G&D’s.
Just as she was about to ask Sang Ji to explain the watch’s origin directly, Cheng Yu’s eyes lit up as he leaned in excitedly and asked, “Can… can I pick it up and take a look?”
Sang Ji didn’t refuse.
Cheng Yu picked up the box, carefully and meticulously examining it from all angles.
Sure enough, he spotted the pattern in an inconspicuous place.
It was a unique pattern found in watches designed by Master Ivan. He had once seen a watch by this master in a collector friend’s possession, so he was certain.
Cheng Yuan, seeing the look in Cheng Yu’s eyes, knew he must have recognized the watch’s origin.
She prompted him, “You’ve been looking at it for so long. What did you find out?”
Cheng Yu snapped back to reality but didn’t speak immediately. Instead, he took out his phone and searched for a long time.
Then he placed the phone and the watch box side by side on the table.
Everyone glanced over—the screen displayed a picture of a watch, identical to Sang Ji’s.
Jiang Rui’s expression turned unpleasant. “What does this mean?”
Cheng Yu looked at Sang Ji and, seeing she had no intention of speaking up, didn’t keep everyone in suspense. He explained, “Ivan, the finest watchmaking master at G&D, designed only a little over ten watches in his lifetime. Half of them are in the collections of queens or princes in royal families across various countries, while a few others are in the hands of private collectors. The lowest auction price for one of his watches is sixty million.”
“Sang Jiejie’s watch is the master’s final work before retirement. This image was shared by Master Ivan on his personal social media account, explicitly stating it was a private custom piece. That’s why there’s little information online, and aside from avid collectors, almost no one knows about it.”
He spoke fluently and confidently about his passion.
He never expected to have the chance to feast his eyes on such a piece today, and couldn’t help but look at Sang Ji with a touch of fervor.
Shen Xi and Shen Ci, standing nearby, were displeased by the look in his eyes.
Why was he looking at their sister like that?
And why did he also call her “Jiejie” earlier?!
Shen Xi leaned forward slightly, blocking his line of sight.
…
After listening, Cheng Yuan summarized, “So this watch is worth at least tens of millions? Then they’ve won.”
Jiang Rui was accustomed to being praised. In her eyes, even female celebrities were nothing, yet now she had been upstaged by an ordinary person.
She couldn’t quite accept it. “There’s no direct evidence to prove this watch is worth tens of millions, right? After all, it doesn’t have a clear selling price and hasn’t been auctioned.”
There are plenty of people who’d want to buy it!
Just as Cheng Yu was about to refute her, his phone on the table suddenly rang with an incoming call.
He glanced at the caller ID—what a coincidence.
“Perfect, let someone tell us exactly how much this watch is worth.”
With that, he answered the call, exchanged a few words with the person on the other end, and put it on speakerphone.
On the other end was a professional collector who expressed his desire to acquire the watch for eighty million, asking if the owner was willing to discuss it.
Cheng Yu had just casually sent him a message, so the collector, upon learning about it, wished he could rush to the scene immediately, though circumstances didn’t allow it.
Cheng Yu explained, “This is a friend of mine. He currently owns one of Master Ivan’s watches and is a passionate enthusiast of G&D.”
Sang Ji hadn’t expected this turn of events and politely declined, “I’m sorry, this was a gift from my family.”
The implication was that it wasn’t for sale.
Though disappointed, the collector understood completely and said that if she ever changed her mind, she could contact him—he was willing to wait indefinitely!
After the call ended, Shen Xi remarked casually, “Now there’s a buyer. Can it be proven?”
Finally, the director announced the results: Sang Ji’s team earned one point, while the Jiang siblings lost one point.
By then, Jiang Rui had already discreetly put her own watch away when no one was paying attention.
She seethed inwardly. Who was this woman?
Not only had she stolen her spotlight, but she’d also made her lose face.
And this Shen Xi!
Was he mocking her now?
She hadn’t joined the show to be someone else’s supporting act!
…
Sang Ji took the watch out of the box. The facets of the diamonds and gemstones gleamed with dazzling brilliance.
Since she had taken it out, she simply put it back on her wrist.
It felt strangely unfamiliar to have it empty.
[She, she, she… she actually wears eighty million just like that on her wrist?!]
[She’s wearing a luxurious villa in downtown Beijing on her wrist!]
[Not just that, she even dragged it over in her suitcase…]
[Is this the world of the rich? I don’t understand, and I’ll never have the chance to in this lifetime.]
[Hahaha, so satisfying! I just can’t stand Jiang Rui’s pretentious attitude.]
[Why the double standard? Isn’t Sang Ji showing off her wealth too?]
[She was keeping it hidden, okay? If it weren’t for Jiang Rui, would she have taken it out?]
[She just wants to win, hahaha.]
[If it were me, I’d take it out too. If you can win, of course you should!]
[Maybe for her, it really isn’t some luxury item (shedding tears of envy).]
[Back when the private jet was mentioned, people said she wasn’t ordinary. Turns out, it’s even more than that.]
[What kind of background or family does she have? Didn’t they just say only a queen from some country has a watch like this??]
[Is this what a truly wealthy person looks like, dressed in sportswear like her?!!]
[Or should they be like Jiang Rui, wearing their entire fortune on their body?]
Of course, some were unconvinced and raised doubts.
[Someone this wealthy couldn’t possibly be unknown. Are there any wealthy families with the surname Sang?]
[Hehehe, she said it was a gift from family. Who knows what kind of “family” that is?]
[Maybe she’s some big shot’s mistress or kept woman.]
[Given her looks, it’s really hard to say.]
Passersby who liked Sang Ji couldn’t stand it anymore.
But before they could speak, Shen Xi and Shen Ci’s fans took the initiative to fire back.
[Are some people only capable of insulting girls with such remarks?]
[If your heart is dirty, everything you see is dirty.]
[Don’t go too far, I’m telling you. Does her being rich bother you?]
On screen, Shen Ci was staring at the watch on Sang Ji’s wrist, lost in thought.
This was a gift from Sang Ji’s older brother, and both he and Shen Xi knew it.
But he hadn’t expected it to be something so valuable.
Sister just said family…
Yes, Sister and Mom had a new family long ago…
He noticed Shen Xi’s gaze was also fixed on the watch.
Their eyes met, and unconsciously, they exchanged a look—
They were her biological brothers!
How could they lose to family without blood ties?
Damn it, they had to work hard and earn money.
To buy Sister the best gifts!
Meanwhile, viewers who had been paying close attention to them sensed something off.
[Shen Xi and Shen Ci haven’t spoken a single word to each other since the show started, but what are they doing now?]
[Are they communicating with their eyes??]
[Encrypted speech? Telepathy?]
[Is this the legendary twin telepathy?]
[So, are they on good terms or not?!]
The comments began exchanging opinions on this issue.
Meanwhile, the game in the show continued.
Although Sang Ji’s team’s score was already guaranteed to be the highest, the last place hadn’t been decided yet.
For Liang Shiyu’s team, Su Tang didn’t have any particular ideas and seemed indifferent to winning or losing.
So, she decided on her own to perform a difficult dance move.
She figured that among those present, aside from Shen Xi, who could dance, no one else would be able to do it.
If Shen Xi couldn’t do it, then she wouldn’t end up in last place.
If Shen Xi could pull it off, it would give them a shared topic of conversation, and they could seize the opportunity to buy a trending search.
Sang Ji assessed the situation—it was doable, but there wasn’t much point—
They had already won.
She was tired and wanted to wrap things up quickly.
Meanwhile, Shen Xi was feeling uncertain.
He could manage the move, but he thought about the company’s original plan and wasn’t keen on getting involved with Liang Shiyu.
They would definitely buy a trending search afterward.
But Shen Ci had just scored a point—how could he not contribute?
If he scored another point, would his sister be even happier?
So he looked at Sang Ji, his eyes conveying that he could do it.
If his sister wanted him to go, he would!
Sang Ji noticed Shen Xi’s gaze and fell silent for a few seconds.
Did he really want to go up and perform?
So she asked, “Do you want to give it a try?”
Shen Xi wasn’t sure. “Do I… want to?”
“Oh, then you probably don’t.”
She didn’t want Shen Xi to have any chance of interacting or communicating with Liang Shiyu.
The audience was speechless, utterly speechless.
[Even though they’re speaking Chinese, why can’t I understand what they’re saying?]
[What strange way of communicating do they usually use at home?!]