From the perspective of the second wife of the Wen family in Macau, Chen Rou is actually quite annoying.
Just like in the popular movie "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella" from a few years ago, they were a perfect match, why did you, a monster, have to interfere?
In the eyes of the second wife of the Wen family, her son and daughter-in-law were living a good life, and Chen Rou was the one who was causing trouble.
But she was, after all, just one of her husband’s four wives. Although she held many titles, she was certainly no match for Chen Rou, because she was the true vice chairman of the board of directors of the Nie family. Once Nie Zhao fell, she would be the head of the Nie family.
Furthermore, the list of guests attending the Hong Kong handover ceremony was published in the newspapers some time ago.
Wen's second wife naturally paid attention and discovered that Chen Rou's name was actually before her husband's.
In the magical world of Hong Kong and Macau, the wealthy also come up with all sorts of creative ways to make money.
While some people were still enforcing the laws of the Qing Dynasty, marrying wives and taking concubines, even having multiple wives and concubines, others were directly placing their wives ahead of them in official rankings, blatantly showing respect for their wives, which was quite astonishing.
But since Nie Zhao could submit to his wife, the second wife of the Wen family sent their housekeeper to visit. Naturally, the housekeeper not only brought generous gifts but also acted with extreme humility. Upon meeting, he cupped his hands together, and if Uncle Ming hadn't helped him up, his bow would have turned into a kowtow.
After the greetings were completed, the butler introduced himself: "My second wife has long admired you, Mrs. Nie, and has been eager to pay you a visit. I happen to be in Hong Kong on business, and she specially asked me to bring you a gift, a set of emeralds from her collection."
He was accompanied by servants, and was carrying a large box. He gestured for the servants to take away the outer cover of the box, which contained a completely transparent glass box with a set of jewelry that was not only extremely green but also dazzlingly beautiful.
When it comes to weapons, Chen Rou can name them all, from knives to guns to cannons.
But of course, there are areas she's not good at, such as jewelry, watches, bags, and other luxury goods.
Although Nie Zhao and Nie Han often talked to her and explained to her what kind of clothes she usually wore.
But just like yesterday, she only found out yesterday when she was taking stock of her watch at Matilda Hospital that the watch she usually wore was called Chopin. Of course, not the Chopin who played the piano, but a famous watch worth HK$700,000.
Today, the gift from the second wife of the Wen family was a set of jewelry. At first glance, Chen Rou recognized it; it should be emeralds.
However, there are many types of emeralds, such as tourmaline, emerald, sapphire, demantoid garnet, and peridot. They vary in variety, rarity, and price. Although the butler said it was emerald, it was actually blue.
Ordinary people may have difficulty distinguishing between real and fake jewelry, but with enough experience, they can tell the difference at a glance.
It was midday, and the sunlight streamed into the living room, illuminating the blue gemstone set, making it sparkle.
The reason Uncle Ming couldn't make the decision was actually because of the preciousness of this set of gems.
Seeing his wife's nonchalant expression, and guessing she didn't understand, Uncle Ming explained indirectly, "Madam, as you know, this set of gemstones is Paraiba blue tourmaline, which is extremely rare. The other day, Third Master told me that Miss is getting married soon and asked me to keep an eye on the auction house. If there are any, I'll order a set for Miss for you."
Nie Han plans to hold her wedding on July 2nd, the day after her comeback.
As Chen Rou's aunt, of course she had to give a gift.
Nie Han also said that she has everything else, but she just wants a set of blue tourmaline.
When someone delivers what you want to your door, Uncle Ming doesn't know if his wife wants to accept it, but he has to remind her.
If he hadn't reminded her, Chen Rou wouldn't have recognized him and wouldn't have understood the Second Madam's purpose in coming.
But once she learned the value of the jewelry, she understood the second wife's intention. She looked at the housekeeper and said, "I am deeply grateful for your second wife's kindness in giving such a luxurious gift. By the way, is your second young lady of marriageable age?"
Butler Wen beamed with delight: "Exactly, exactly, and he should be about the same age as your young master Jiajun."
The son of the second wife of the Wen family was not very successful, but he had a daughter who was exceptionally outstanding.
As a family still living in accordance with the laws of the Qing Dynasty, the second wife married Bao Yuyan, who was a member of a political alliance, and at the same time wanted her daughter to marry into another family to strengthen her family's power.
If she were only pleading for her son, she wouldn't need the housekeeper to send such a precious blue tourmaline. However, if it's for a marriage alliance, this gift would be more appropriate.
In other words, after missing out on the ocean shipping business, the second wife of the Wen family, that seasoned businesswoman, immediately adjusted her strategy and prepared to marry her daughter into the Nie family. In this way, she could get at least half of the ocean shipping business.
But Chen Rou actually found it a bit unbelievable, and even felt that the second wife was a bit too cruel.
As everyone knows, Nie Jiajun has a well-known nickname: Gay!
So, for the sake of business and a marriage alliance, is the second wife planning to marry her daughter to a gay man? Is she sure?
Uncle Ming was unaware of his wife's thoughts, but something the housekeeper had just mentioned to him had stirred his interest.
You know, Nie Rong has been lying in the hospital for almost a year, seriously ill and unable to get out of bed, which is really worrying.
Traditionally, according to superstition, getting a wife for the eldest grandson might ward off bad luck for the old man.
Furthermore, Nie Jiajun is already twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Uncle Ming thinks it's time for him to settle down and start a family, even though the emperor isn't worried.
That's why, after chatting with Butler Wen for a while, he quickly brought Chen Rou downstairs.
Butler Wen came to propose marriage, and Uncle Ming liked the second daughter of the Wen family.
But he was clearly only enthusiastic about it; Chen Rou was obviously not interested in the marriage and refused outright.
She smiled and pushed the jewelry on the coffee table, then said, "My Jiajun has a girlfriend and they'll probably get married in a year or two. I remember your second daughter... she's almost thirty, she should be getting married soon too."
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