The most expensive?
Xu Xiaoyue blinked, then looked at the sales associate beside her.
"Can you show me your most expensive item?"
After saying this, Xu Xiaoyue felt a little embarrassed, having browsed for so long without buying anything.
The sales associate hesitated, thinking, "Let's give it one more try. If she still doesn't buy, I'll leave. Today is a weekend and peak season, and I've already spent nearly an hour with this student. I've done my best. If she doesn't buy this time, I'll have to find another customer, as we rely on commissions."
This sales associate was also new, so she was still patient. If it were an experienced salesperson, they wouldn't have bothered chatting with Xu Xiaoyue based on her appearance alone.
The sales associate led Xu Xiaoyue to a small private room on the second floor. This area was different from the main floor; every piece of jewelry sold here cost over a million, belonging to the luxury category. This was the special service the jewelry store offered to high-end customers.
Initially, based on Xu Xiaoyue's attire, the sales associate hadn't planned to bring her here. Bringing her now was a long shot, hoping that the extremely beautiful woman on the phone could afford something here.
Looking at the dazzling array of jewelry, Xu Xiaoyue's eyes felt a bit blurry. Even with her discerning taste, she could tell that the items here were vastly different from those outside, both in design and materials. The pieces outside still showed the presence of gold, while here, not a single piece with gold was visible; the lowest grade was diamonds.
"Xiao Yun, why did you bring a student up here?"
Just as Xu Xiaoyue was holding her phone for Su Mojin to choose, a sales associate standing nearby walked over. Her gaze inadvertently fell on Xu Xiaoyue, who was holding her phone.
However, the moment she saw Xu Xiaoyue holding the phone, her expression changed drastically, and she pulled the sales associate behind Xu Xiaoyue aside.
"What's wrong, Sister Dan..."
The sales associate, pulled abruptly, stumbled and took two shaky steps back, her slender high heels barely keeping her steady.
"No, why did you bring a student up here? Don't you know the second boss is coming for inspection today? Ordinary people aren't allowed on the second floor."
The sales associate, named Sister Dan, glanced around and whispered to the sales associate called Xiao Yun.
"Ah? No way, Sister Dan, this... she's here to pick something."
"Pick something? She looks like a student. What could she pick? She's probably just here to take photos and buy fakes. Let me tell you, Xiao Yun, you're too new to this industry. There are many tricks of the trade. You can't trust students like this. Aren't there many university students who buy high-end luxury goods to pretend to be socialites? Did she tell you the more expensive, the better?"
Sister Dan, like an old hand, chattered incessantly to Xiao Yun, who nodded frequently.
"Xiao Jin, have you picked anything yet? My arms are sore. And after browsing all morning, my legs are sore too. When are you going to fulfill your promise of a big meal!"
Xu Xiaoyue, while holding her phone, shifted her feet, trying her best to get the phone's lens to capture every corner of the display cases. Despite being busy, Xu Xiaoyue didn't forget to complain to Su Mojin.
"Alright, I know, Miss Xu. I've already sent someone to pick you up. They should be here soon. I'll treat you to a big meal at noon!"
Su Mojin couldn't help but laugh. Her greedy sister was only thinking about food as soon as they went out.
"Xiao Yue, move a little to the left. I think the one I saw earlier is quite nice. Miss Xu, a little to the left, a little to the left! That one, yes!"
Soon, Su Mojin's gaze locked onto a corner of the display case.
It was a ring, entirely silver-white. The material was unknown, but that wasn't important. Su Mojin was drawn to its craftsmanship: the inlay setting. As the name suggests, diamonds were inlaid within the ring, and the surface was polished smooth, integrating the diamonds with the band. Utilizing the diamond's transparency and the difference in color with the band, a pattern was formed. This pattern was a silver-white dragon, its long claws and scales encircling the entire ring, perfectly befitting Lin Yan's status.
What touched Su Mojin the most was that items made with this craftsmanship were very smooth, just a simple ring without any sharp edges. Su Mojin knew her man well; he even wore a ring during competitions. A smooth ring would be the most suitable for her husband.
Seeing this ring, Xu Xiaoyue's eyes lit up. While this ring might not be the most beautiful, it was definitely the most simple and stunning, and also understated. Who would have thought that a dragon inside a ring was actually inlaid with diamonds?
"This is it. Xu Xiaoyue, go pay!"
Su Mojin decisively made her choice over the phone. Although the prices weren't displayed here, she wasn't worried. If her prize money wasn't enough, she still had the bank card Lin Yan gave her, which she hadn't touched a single cent from. While it might not be ideal to buy a gift for Lin Yan with his own money, she could always repay him later.
"Hey, sales associate! I want..."
After making her decision, Xu Xiaoyue prepared to call the sales associate to help her retrieve it. She planned to examine it up close and pay if there wasn't much difference. As she turned, she saw the sales associate walking towards her.
But before she could speak, the sales associate grabbed her arm and began to pull her towards the adjacent staircase.
"Hey, hey, hey! What are you doing! I've picked that one, get it out for me to see, I'm going to pay! Hey, don't pull me!"
The sales associate, Xiao Yun, no longer had time to say much. She had just heard from Sister Dan that the second boss was coming today, and the second boss hated seeing unqualified people on the second floor. If he saw her, her job could be lost with a single word.
Xiao Yun had been completely brainwashed by Sister Dan, now viewing Xu Xiaoyue as a student who came to take photos and buy fakes to pose as a socialite. Su Mojin on the phone was Xu Xiaoyue's accomplice. At this point, she couldn't believe anything Xu Xiaoyue said.
"To think I spent over an hour showing you around. Not only do you not repay me, but you're also trying to get me in trouble," Xiao Yun thought to herself. She couldn't help but increase her grip, intending to drag Xu Xiaoyue to the staircase.
Xu Xiaoyue was not as obedient as Su Mojin. After a few fruitless words, she exploded.
"Let go of me! I'm here to buy something, why are you pulling me away... Let go!"
A furious roar echoed through the second floor. With that, Xu Xiaoyue exerted force, preparing to break free from the sales associate's grip. Xu Xiaoyue was considered quite strong among girls. Her twist almost made Xiao Yun stumble.
After breaking free, Xu Xiaoyue straightened her clothes. Fortunately, they weren't torn, or she would have been embarrassed to have dinner with her best friend later.
She turned to glare at the sales associate who had pulled her, preparing to unleash a string of curses. How dare she pull her? She wasn't someone to be trifled with.
However, as she turned, Xu Xiaoyue found the sales associate frozen at the staircase, trembling, seemingly terrified.
"Second... Second Boss!"