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What in the world is eternal and unbreakable

Yet she still wanted to give it a try. Jiang He once said that she was terrifyingly stubborn; while others would not give up until they reached the Yellow River, she would not relent even upon reaching the Yellow River.

This is not the first time she has encountered the awkward situation of being short on money; she once had her bag and luggage snatched in Rio de Janeiro, yet she managed to survive unscathed.

Zhao Yimei deemed him to be "good," and then turned around, hailing a motorcycle at the market exit to take her back to the hospital

At this moment, Zhao Yimei's heart raced uncontrollably, "thump thump thump," as if it were on fire. She felt that he would bend down to kiss her

At the same time, the person riding the motorcycle loosened the handlebars, and a dark shadow leaped in mid-air, landing steadily behind the scarred man

It was not until she was breathless and had searched the entire market that Zhao Yimei finally saw the man mentioned by the boss

The tobacco was ignited in the faintly flickering flames, quickly revealing a ring of nearly consumed gray ash

Shen Fang was at a loss with her and could only take a cigarette from the pack, bringing it to her lips, which she lazily bit down on. He then picked up the lighter, and with a "click," lit it, bringing it to Zhao Yimei's cigarette tip, and said softly: "Smoke."

Zhao Yimei suddenly felt a strong desire to smoke a cigarette. Habitually, she reached for her pocket, only to remember that she had quit smoking for quite some time.

After taking two more steps, she saw a stall selling gemstone jewelry. The owner, looking quite prosperous, sat round and plump beside it, with a small television set placed in front of him. The signal was poor, the picture flickering intermittently, shimmering in and out.

The other party's expression slightly changed

Here, even birth, aging, illness, and death are left unattended by anyone

Zhao Yimei handed him the money: "Boss, my necklace."

The boss expresses profound gratitude: "May I invite you to dinner, sir?"

After a while, the police rushed over, cursing as they escorted three robbers away

That day, the snow was falling cleanly outside, and it was getting heavier. His eyes, in her gaze, grew increasingly bright.

Is that person... Chen Sha?

The boss quickly waved his hand and said: "How could I possibly want this one? This diamond is broken. I have a larger and better one. Sir, please wait a moment, I will find it and give it to you."

Shen Fang took out his phone again and made a call, lazily saying: "Um, we caught two thieves, could you please come over?"

The other party, furious and stamping their feet, had no choice but to grit their teeth and throw the knife in their hand.

Shen Fang reached out again and took the cigarette from Zhao Yimei's mouth: "Exhale."

The boss raised his head, glanced at Zhao Yimei again, and asked in wonder: "What in the world is eternal and unbreakable?"

His voice was deep and calm, without a hint of breathlessness, saying in English: "Let him go"

Then Shen Fang stepped forward with his right foot, clad in military boots, while bending his left leg, and kicked the joint of the scarred man's leg with his knee. In the moment the opponent staggered with difficulty, he drew the gun from the man's waist.

Then he stood up, took out his wallet, a simple black leather short wallet, estimated the amount of Sudanese pounds, and placed it in front of the stall. Before the owner could react, he clenched the necklace tightly in his palm and walked away briskly

Zhao Yimei smiled, placing the necklace in the palm of her hand, and gripped it tightly, causing her hand to ache intensely. She held on like this, waiting until her palm had grown accustomed to the pain, before slowly releasing her grip

Shen Fang finally stood up, preparing to leave

As if it were not enough, he tossed the silver knife in the air a few times, sneering derisively.

However, this time Zhao Yimei did not negotiate at all; she opened her bag and was ready to take out the money, but then her hand paused

At the same time, Shen held the scarred man with one hand while raising a gun with the other hand and fired a shot into the sky

Sold? Zhao Yimei frowned, knowing that the other party was a businessman. Her mind raced as she suppressed the regret in her heart and quickly asked, "When?"

Shen Fang shook his head in refusal, and the boss seemed to anticipate his reaction. He took out a box from behind him: "If Mr. Shen does not mind, consider it a token of gratitude."

"Shen," Shen replied lightly

Shen Fang finally released the gun from the back of Scar Man's head, a moment he had been waiting for a long time. In an instant, as Scar Man turned around fiercely, before his fist could reach, Shen Fang had already kicked him hard to the ground.

As Zhao Yimei turned around, preparing to leave, a flash suddenly caught her eye. She turned back, extended her hand, and pulled out a necklace from a pile of exquisite items.

Boss, I want this

He looked into her eyes

I have given him up

The scarred man's face was pressed between the yellow sand and stones, as Shen placed a foot on his shoulder, then crouched down and whispered a slang phrase into his ear

The boss obediently fell silent, and the man standing in front of the stall gave a glance. He trembled as he stood up and opened the cash box: "It's all here."

At this moment, the silver light flickered under the sunlight, evoking a sudden chill in the air

At the moment she let her hand drop, Zhao Yimei suddenly recalled that her first experience with smoking was when she had threatened Shen Fang to teach her.

Ke Shen did nothing. He simply took the half-smoked cigarette from Zhao Yimei's lips, calmly turned around, rested his arm on the balcony railing, gazing at the deep blue night in the distance, silently finishing it.

Zhao Yimei knew that the boss was not lying; she could certainly recognize that this was a real diamond. However, she was even more curious: "Do diamonds also have cracks?"

She still remembers that night; counting it up, it has been over ten years now

The boss recognized her and waved his hand, saying, "Sold."

The robber holding the boss understood his words, cursed loudly, but tentatively pushed the knife an inch deeper.

Shen Fang seemed to be a bit bored while waiting, so he took the knife he had just seized and twirled it in his hand. His demeanor was relaxed, as if what he held was not a sharp weapon, but merely the most inconspicuous pen from a student’s pencil case. The young man leaned on the table, idly rotating the pen in his hand, which moved gracefully up and down, like flowing clouds and flowing water

The night was deep and dark, the moon shone like water, and no one spoke.

The boss, having tidied up the stall, hurriedly approached him as he was about to leave, introduced himself, and then asked for his name

The fabric of the shawl feels very soft, and Zhao Yimei did not inquire about what material it was, as she could not distinguish between them. Inside the shawl, there is an inconspicuous small label that reads "made in China"

In the next moment, a sudden rumble of "woo woo" echoed, and the motorcycle that had just stopped at the corner with three people came charging straight at us like a runaway wild horse

In fact, Jiang He is mistaken; she does not refuse to give up until she reaches the Yellow River, but rather she has believed since childhood that everything she desires can be obtained.

Is that so? Shen Fang, after all these years, you have finally found someone you love

Shen Fang squinted his eyes and saw the fine cracks deep within the diamond

Just now

He barely caught up to the robber, grabbing with his left hand, hooking with his foot, and forcefully thrusting his elbow into the opponent's back.

Hey, hey, hey, sir, sir!

A diamond of unparalleled magnificence is merely carbon. Yet it is the most durable form of carbon in the world

She is using a simple short leather wallet, a black men's style, which can only hold a few cards and a small amount of cash. Having just spent most of it on a scarf, there is now only a thin Sudanese pound left inside

Shen Fangren is tall, with long legs that exude strength. He squats down casually, his hands resting loosely on his knees, resembling an elegant cheetah

The boss was finally rescued and attempted to escape from the robbers, but unfortunately fell to the ground and landed hard on the gravel, injuring himself.

Zhao Yimei stood in a daze, watching Shen Fang walk out of the bustling market, until his figure disappeared. The setting sun sank in the west, and the twilight merged with the desert, extending all the way to the horizon

He relaxed his brows and eyes, a slight smile playing at the corners of his mouth, and turned to the boss saying: "Boss, sell me this necklace."

In an instant, the entire market was filled with screams and cries, as people fled in all directions, scattering away, having been thoroughly robbed along the way

The other party snatched the money away without saying a word, their gaze fixed menacingly on the boss, the knife in their hand digging deeper by an inch

Zhao Yimei gently exhaled a breath. A grayish-blue smoke ring curled in the air, lingering between her and Shen Fang, before dissipating in the night breeze.

The colorful gemstone necklaces, bracelets, and rings were casually placed around. Zhao Yimei casually picked up a ruby bracelet and slipped it onto her wrist, but her wrist was too slender, and it fell off immediately.

Zhao Yimei found it rare and asked the boss, "Boss, what kind of stone is this"

The gunman, frightened and weak in his limbs, released the boss's neck. Shen Fang merely tilted his head slightly, his eyes unmoving, effortlessly evading the sneak attack from behind, and then seized the dagger, thrusting it back fiercely.

With extremely short hair, wearing a black tank top, light-colored camouflage military pants, and a pair of black military boots. His tall and upright figure outlines smooth muscular lines, exuding a cold aura that even causes women by the roadside to turn their heads repeatedly.

The boss stared at the television, waved his hand, and did not express whether it was good or bad

Really, Zhao Yimei rolled her eyes in her heart, sending a diamond necklace like that, does it not seem shabby

On that New Year's Eve, when he took her home for the reunion dinner, wasn't it with the intention of marrying her?

Do you still remember who made the purchase? Zhao Yimei pressed on, Was it a man or a woman? What were they wearing?

It is Shen Fang

Shen Fang did not raise his eyes, merely responding with a low "mm" to his boss, and then fell silent.

The gentleman is holding a diamond necklace, intending to gift it to his beloved woman, isn't he? How could a woman accept such a small diamond, especially one with a flaw? The boss waved his hand, saying, "No, no, sir, isn't this just to provoke someone?"

The boss was intently watching television, glancing at the necklace: "Diamond."

Ah, ah, ah, the boss chased after, his gaze sincere and earnest, "Sir, please do not look down upon me"

Shen Fang dragged three people back to the stall where they had just been, clapped his hands, and asked the boss, who had just gotten up from the ground: "Do you have any rope?"

Is that so? Shen Fang said calmly, "I think it looks quite good."

With a flick of his toes, a flash of silver light appeared as he held a gun in his right hand and caught the knife that was flying through the air with his left hand

The boss's legs trembled, yet he dared not speak, fearing to provoke the other party. The leading man tucked his gun into his waistband, squatted down, and with a cold smile, grabbed the gems from the stall and stuffed them all into the snake-skin bag of his companion behind him

It was a necklace adorned with a diamond, strung together with a slender black leather cord, appearing rather incongruous. She held it up to the sunlight and was surprised to see a crack running through the center of the diamond

You too have finally learned to feel joy, pain, and sorrow for someone, to pray for her smooth and auspicious journey, and to wish for white hair overnight.

Shen Fang looked into his eyes and finally stopped. The boss let out a sigh of relief, just as he was about to hand the box to him, but saw Shen Fang crouching down.

Zhao Yimei stared motionlessly at his back; just a moment ago, the boss had said that it was meant to be a gift for his beloved.

She strolled leisurely and came across a stall selling scarves and shawls. Zhao Yimei bent down and selected a dark red shawl, which had no fancy patterns, with a deep blue outline at the hem.

Everyone is filled with fear, and the vendors at the market stall hurriedly roll up their belongings and flee. Friends who usually support and call out to each other do not step forward at this moment.

Zhao Yimei left discreetly; she had just caught a ride when three motorcycles turned out from the alley of the market. Three locals, their skin tanned dark, jumped off the bikes. The leader, wearing sunglasses and holding a gun, had a scar across his face and strode confidently ahead. The two men behind him were tall and muscular, their arms displaying fierce tattoos, clearly indicating their affiliation with gangs and their status as thugs.

Zhao Yimei fell silent, which indeed posed a bit of a problem. Zhao Yimei thought that if it were just for fun, she could easily pay a high price to acquire it. However, if emotions were involved, it could be a different story

By the time the accomplices came to their senses, Shen Fang had already pressed a gun against the scarred man's head

The man, in unbearable pain, fell to his knees with a thud.

During the weekend, Zhao Yimei, rarely having free time, ventured out to the market under the blazing sun. In South Sudan, where smoke of conflict rises, there are still fearless travelers on the streets of Khartoum, smiling brightly at the camera.

"Shut up." The other party lowered their voice

The boss was drenched in cold sweat, realizing that he had fallen victim to a robber. In Africa, theft and open robbery, as well as fighting and brawling, are certainly not uncommon occurrences

Zhao Yimei suddenly came to a halt, and the person behind her unexpectedly collided with her, glaring at her with anger and uttering a harsh word in English, but she remained oblivious to it

As the years have passed, without the interference of this malicious female antagonist, have they finally achieved a joyful and fulfilling conclusion?

When Zhao Yimei returned, the chubby boss was finally not watching television, sitting in front of the stall while yawning

The plump boss heard the scream, just lifted his head, and before he could react, a cold knife was pressed against his neck

The boss guessed Zhao Yimei's thoughts, shook his head, and said: "You cannot buy it back."

Why? I can offer ten times the price

Zhao Yimei casually negotiated a third off the price to purchase the shawl. She wore a white camisole and white wide-leg pants, draping the shawl over her shoulders, with fine golden threads spreading like flowing clouds, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight

The assailant cried out in pain, but Shen Fang finally smiled. He then beckoned to the robber still standing in the tent with a gesture of his finger

The gems for sale by the boss are casually displayed outside, but this particular piece is solemnly placed in a box, undoubtedly worth a fortune. However, Shen Fang has no curiosity to even take a look inside; he bypasses the boss and prepares to leave

On this scorching summer day in the desert, I recall that cold, snowy winter night

Then she stood up and, following the direction pointed by her boss, strode through the bustling crowd.

Zhao Yimei smiled, as Sudan, due to sanctions imposed by the United States, rarely has countries willing to engage in trade with them

Zhao Yimei shrugged, put her wallet back in her pocket, and said to the boss: "Can you hold this necklace for me while I go back to get the money?"

The man at the forefront had no time to evade, relying on instinct as his muscles tensed. He shouted loudly and reached out to block the motorcycle

Thus, she quit smoking and gave up all things that made her addicted and dependent

The boss said it was a tall Chinese man wearing a black vest, very easy to recognize. Zhao Yimei weaved through the crowd, her gaze quickly searching, not here, not here, still not here

Rubies, emeralds, sapphires, tourmalines, tanzanite... Africa is rich in gemstones, yet Zhao Yimei does not favor these stones, feeling that their colors are too dull. Women's accessories must be dazzling and bright, as they are the finishing touch that brings a painting to life

The crowd of onlookers also shifted the battleground, gathering in front of the stall, curiously peering in and pointing. The plump and prosperous-looking owner finally regained his senses, spitting at the three robbers with a fierce "Bah!" and taking advantage of the situation to kick them a few times to vent his anger, before repeatedly expressing his gratitude to Shen Fang.

At the same time, the man who had just taken the boss hostage turned and ran. Shen Fang took two steps forward, pushed himself forcefully off the table, and leaped into the air, swiftly crossing the stall, chasing after another kidnapper like a nimble leopard.

He then reported the coordinates, hung up the phone, casually pulled up a chair, slapped the gun down on the table, and sat down in a carefree manner.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye; before the onlookers could return, it had already come to an end

With a bang, the earth trembled, and yellow sand was stirred up

With a clang, the knife landed right beside Shen Fang's foot

At that time, Shen was smoking on the balcony when she caught him in the act. Zhao Yimei used this as leverage to threaten him, demanding that he teach her how to smoke, or else she would inform Shen Zhao.

Shen Fang shook the chain in his hand again, watching the diamond sway back and forth in the air. He curled the corners of his mouth into a smile, as if recalling something amusing. When he smiled, his brows relaxed, and the corners of his eyes inadvertently lifted, making him appear exceptionally handsome

He casually rummaged through the assorted gems and noticed a necklace placed in the corner. He picked up the black leather strap, and the diamonds swayed in the air, their beautiful light refracting into his eyes

The boss glanced sideways and quoted a price. Zhao Yimei could not gauge the weight of the diamond, yet she knew that his offer was not low, especially considering that it had flaws.

The motorcycle fell to the side with a "thud," sliding several meters away.

It is meant to be given to the beloved.