Chapter 264: The Old-School Tyrant CEO 8

But was Shen Xiuyan spending money on Mingyue the same as spending it on her?

Mingyue was such a silly girl. It was lucky she had run into her; if it had been anyone else, they would surely be plotting how to get their hands on her future husband.

No, she had to protect the best bestie in the entire world.

Feeling the intense gaze from the person across from her, Su Mingyue tilted her head. “Why are you staring at my face? Is there something on it?”

Ying Qing shook her head. “No, I just feel like this beautiful head of yours is missing a bit of IQ.”

“Oh, you! I’m giving you a gift, and you’re mocking my intelligence?” Su Mingyue laughed and swatted at her.

Ying Qing shrugged. “There’s no logic in giving an outsider such an expensive gift.”

Su Mingyue asked, “Are you an outsider?”

Ying Qing immediately broke into a silly grin. Well, of course not.

Mm, this proved that her babe loved her and treated her as one of her own. That was why she was so generous!

The store manager soon returned. “Miss Su, the items have been wrapped. Would you like to look at any other jewelry?”

Su Mingyue nodded. “Yes! Has that jewelry set I looked at last time been sold yet?”

The manager’s smile grew even more attentive. “Of course not. Who else in this city but you could possibly be worthy of that set?”

With a price tag of thirty million, even a wealthy person would have to consider the cost-effectiveness before buying; they couldn’t just act on a whim.

These rich people didn’t do losing business. Naturally, they wouldn’t prioritize anything without collection value.

Unfortunately, that set was one of the pieces they wouldn’t prioritize.

That wasn’t to say it wasn’t good. Jewelry at this price point was naturally a one-in-a-ten-thousand masterpiece, but it carried a heavy designer premium.

It was the pinnacle work of a French designer and his final piece before he passed away. Consequently, the price had tripled or quadrupled beyond the value of the gems themselves. If one truly wanted to collect it, it might take a very long time to see a return on the investment.

Such a long wait was something most people wouldn’t consider.

Unless it was a lady who truly loved the work, they wouldn’t be interested in purchasing it.

Furthermore, there were very few socialites in this city who could ignore those external factors and truly throw money around like water.

Though they were all daughters of prestigious families, their standards of living varied wildly.

The manager couldn’t think of a second person who lived as freely and unrestrained as the woman in front of her.

Hearing the manager’s words, Su Mingyue’s smile widened.

She gave a reserved nod. “Please take me to see it again.”

“It would be my pleasure.” The manager made a gesture of invitation. “Please follow me to the VIP room.”

The manager led the way.

Ying Qing whispered to Su Mingyue from behind.

“That manager has a sweet tongue, but she’s telling the truth. Besides our Eldest Miss Su, who else could be worthy of such jewelry?”

Su Mingyue tapped her on the head. “You talk about her having a sweet tongue, but you’re just as bad.”

“Hehe, aren’t I just a loyal lackey? No one can snatch away my throne as the number one lackey under Miss Su’s seat.”

Su Mingyue laughed and shook her head.

Who talked about themselves like that?

The two entered the VIP room, and the manager smiled. “Miss Su, look. Is it this set?”

“Yes, that’s the one.” Su Mingyue stared at the jewelry inside the glass case for a few moments with satisfaction. “Take it out so I can check the quality.”

“Certainly.” The manager gave a quick look to an assistant, who used a key to open the jewelry cabinet.

Wearing black velvet gloves, the manager carefully placed the jewelry onto a tray.

“Please, have a look.”

“Mm.” Su Mingyue picked it up casually and held it against the light. A dazzling brilliance poured forth.

Ying Qing gasped. “As expected of a master’s pinnacle work. The design is so ethereal.”

“Right? I fell in love with it at first sight last time, but unfortunately, I didn’t have enough pocket money left…”

Su Mingyue held the jewelry out to Ying Qing like she was showing off a treasure. “Quick, take a look.”

Ying Qing rubbed her hands together nervously. “Ah, why are you showing it to me? Waaa, I’m so scared I’ll break it…”

Su Mingyue pursed her lips and smiled. “It’s not that easy to break. Just look.”

The manager also signaled with a smile. “Miss Su is right. Please, feel free to examine it, Ma’am.”

Even if it really slipped from her hands and caused damage, the manager believed Miss Su would definitely buy it. This was the confidence that a VVVVVVIP customer gave them.

Looking at the jewelry already placed in her hands, Ying Qing could only bite the bullet and begin to examine it.

Not far away, Zhao Yixin, who was also biting the bullet while shopping in the VIP room, witnessed this scene.

She frowned. Why did they come in here too?

And what was that in their hands?

Wait!

Wasn’t that the fifty-million-yuan jewelry set she had just seen?

They were actually touching it with their bare hands?

Just now, she had wanted to see a slightly cheaper set of jewelry, but the sales assistant wouldn’t even take it out for her. Now, they were letting those two touch that one?

In an instant, Zhao Yixin’s blood boiled. Did this person think she couldn’t afford it? Was she judging people by their covers?

She turned around and demanded, “How come they can take things out to look at them, but I can’t? What? Do you think I can’t afford it?”

Facing the aggressive Zhao Yixin, the sales assistant, who had only recently started her job, broke into a cold sweat from anxiety.

She didn’t know how to answer without offending the customer in front of her.

Was she supposed to tell her directly that she looked down on her?

She had already figured it out. This person couldn’t afford anything in the VIP room at all. The only reason she was in here now was to save face after being embarrassed earlier.

From the moment she entered the VIP room, she had started nitpicking everything.

One moment she said this gemstone wasn’t good enough, the next she said that master designer’s style wasn’t trendy enough.

Did she even know what “designer style” meant?

Not trendy enough?

How could she even say such a thing?

Someone who didn’t even understand jewelry couldn’t possibly afford something this expensive.

She had overestimated this minor star earlier, thinking she had a powerful background or a sugar daddy. Looking at her now, she was just a joke.

Seeing the sales associate remain silent, Zhao Yixin assumed she was feeling guilty.

Believing herself to be in the right, Zhao Yixin continued her aggressive interrogation. “What? Did I hit the nail on the head? Now you’re too scared to even speak?”

Her voice echoed through the spacious interior, once again drawing everyone’s attention.

Zhao Yixin stood there with her arms crossed, wearing a haughty, superior expression that made the onlookers frown in distaste.

The store manager cursed inwardly. Why hadn’t this woman left yet? She did nothing but cause trouble. If she upset their VIP guest and caused them to lose the sale, who would cover the loss?

The manager offered an apologetic smile. “I am so sorry, Miss Su. I apologize for the scene today. I’ll go see what’s happening. Why don’t you and Selena head to the private lounge to rest for a bit? If there’s anything you’d like to see, just let her know and she’ll bring it to you. Would that be alright?”

Su Mingyue looked over at the commotion and lost interest in browsing out in the open. She nodded. “Fine, let’s go inside.”

“Wonderful. Selena, take Miss Su and her companion to the lounge. Have someone bring in some refreshments and coffee.”

“Of course. Miss Su, please follow me this way.”

The other sales associate immediately stepped forward to lead the two of them toward the private room.