It drizzled a little in the port city in the evening, and a gentle breeze was blowing, which was very comfortable.
When they arrived, someone was already waiting downstairs.
It should be closing time now, and the lobby is bustling with people.
This place is different from Haicheng; there are more than a dozen companies in one building.
The floor numbers and company names hanging on the wall look a bit dated.
Everything turned out differently than Sun Lifang had imagined.
However, it also shows the economic prosperity of the port city in 1998.
Over the past decade or so, Hong Kong has developed a well-established company registration system and procedures, ahead of the mainland's rapid economic growth.
This includes the private collection company they came to look at the diamond rings with today.
"Sir and Madam, this way please."
After the receptionist entered the elevator, she stood on the side with the buttons.
Because it was the time to leave work, everyone was heading out.
So only the three of them went up in the elevator.
Sun Lifang looked at the man beside her with some curiosity.
In her past life, she was so bored taking care of the kids at home that she watched soap operas.
In domineering CEO dramas, aren't they always the ones where the CEO takes women shopping?
However, Sun Lifang was soon drawn to this place.
After passing through three security doors at the company entrance, they were greeted by a row of display cases.
Elegant and solemn, with black velvet as the base, it gleams under the spotlights.
Money, it's all about money.
Among the rows of display cases, Sun Lifang stood there, unable to move from the gold ornaments.
However, the layout here is also quite strange.
You said you're going for a Western minimalist style, but why are you putting a money tree and a God of Wealth in the house?
Even more outrageous, they even displayed toads.
It's neither truly traditional nor truly modern.
Zhou Yunshi told her, "That's a Pixiu."
"Eating without spitting out is considered auspicious in Feng Shui, as it helps business and attracts wealth."
Attracting wealth?
Sun Lifang's eyes lit up; she quickly spotted a Pixiu bracelet in the display case.
How about we get one?
That's what she was thinking, and Zhou Yunshi naturally guessed it too.
But he pretended not to see it.
"Let's buy two, one for you and one for me, okay?" Sun Lifang felt she was being incredibly flattering at that moment, but her taste was just so-so.
Shining gold is the most beautiful.
But I don't like Zhou Yunshi just by looking at him.
Sun Lifang was still pushing the sales pitch hard, embellishing her sales pitch with extra details: "The Pixiu is the ninth son of the dragon! It can ward off disasters and evil spirits, and bring wealth and good fortune. Aren't you tempted?"
"It brings good fortune!"
Zhou Yunshi's gaze was deep and serious. "No need."
"Those meanings are all false."
He was a staunch materialist and didn't believe in any gods or Buddhas.
They don't believe in any meaning.
Those are just advertising gimmicks used by merchants to sell their products.
I only mentioned it casually to my wife, I didn't expect her to like it so much.
Sun Lifang said "Oh," and could tell that Zhou Yunshi didn't like the bracelet because—
The design is too ugly.
Men, they always wear a watch on their wrist.
Wearing a suit all the time is too monotonous.
Thinking about it, Sun Lifang was willing to understand.
You can't force people to have certain aesthetic preferences.
After all, not everyone is like me, used to being poor and loving gold.
Once inside and seated, the salesperson turned into an old man and pulled out a huge book.
There are two layers of glass inside; once you open them, you can see the ring clearly.
Pink, yellow, and blue diamonds do look beautiful under the lights.
Sun Lifang also admired it.
She was willing to give Zhou Yunshi the choice.
Because in her eyes they were all the same.
Things here aren't cheap. Since the big boss is paying, you can just follow along and buy what he offers.
I am such a gentle and considerate wife.
That was the original plan, but when Sun Lifang heard the other party's asking price, she instantly lost her composure—
"Fifty thousand yuan? Why don't you just rob someone?"
A stone costs 50,000 yuan. What's the difference between that and a glass bead?
Sun Lifang couldn't understand it.
Moreover, the price of diamonds is inflated by speculation; they are not a form of readily available "hard currency."
Is it worth spending 50,000 yuan on a rock?
One costs 50,000 yuan. If they buy a pair, that would be 100,000 yuan.
Is something wrong with you?
They've suddenly become nouveau riche, but that's not how you spend money.
The old salesman noticed her mood and said with a smile, "A diamond is forever."
"Diamonds are the most durable thing in the world, and they represent your love."
Sun Lifang: "......."
We're all in sales, do you think I can't understand what you mean?
Let's take another look.
She quietly tugged at the man's clothes from below, begging him to come with her.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yunshi said directly, "Wrap it up."
wrap up?!!!
Sun Lifang could not accept this price.
It was 100,000 yuan in 1998.
Brother, it's not easy for us to make money.
Didn't we agree that all those meanings were fake?
You actually believed that?
Sun Lifang tried to pull again from below, but her hand was grabbed.
The man over there had already handed over the card.
One hundred thousand, one hundred thousand yuan...
Even though it wasn't her own money, her heart was breaking.
It's a tax on people's intelligence!
If you stack 100 yuan bills together, the sum of 100 yuan bills would be as tall as your calves.
Feeling a pang of sympathy, the old salesman's smile became even more genuine after swiping his card. "Sir, you really love your wife."
"This red diamond is extremely rare."
As he spoke, he shone a flashlight in his gloved right hand. "Look, doesn't this look like a beating heart?"
A beating heart?
Or rather, it's my wounded heart.
Looking at the resolute man, Sun Lifang decided to retract her thoughts from the meal.
What does "well-behaved and obedient" mean?
not at all.
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