Chapitre 28: 90 million is indeed very cheap (2)
As a girl who was born into poverty, Su Wanwan felt as though her tongue would go numb while discussing 60 million. Even if it was Mengrui's money, it was a hefty amount. She was really suspicious whether Minghao was saying the correct price.
"Ma'am you seem to be a new costumer, I can offer you exclusive free gifts on your first purchase." Minghao said scratching his chiseled chin. "I'll give you an invitation to attend the global gathering that our partner, The Vault Nightclub will be hosting. Plus, artiste Meng Rui is so pretty, I have seen her on social media, it will be an honour to have her wear our premium jewellery. Especially this one, which appears to be specifically designed for her."
The cracks formed in her distorted smile started repairing as she heard that and the bubble of doubt in her heart dissipated. "What really?"
Everyone in high society knew that the global parties organised by Vault Nightclub were all phenomenal events attended by celebrities from different countries.
For a rising star such as Xia Mengrui it will be a golden opportunity to attend a social gathering to establish international relations. The benefits outweigh the drawbacks!
Plus, his charm and sweet-talk was doing wonders on her.
"Yes, should I ask them to pack it up for you?"
Su Wanwan was so ecstatic that she failed to catch the mirth reflected in Kang Minghao's eyes. "Yes please! I'll take it."
She took out Xia Mengrui's credit card to pay for it and enthusiastically exited the store with a satisfied glow.
As soon as Su Wanwan was gone Kang Minghao headed to the large hydrangea themed VIP fitting room at the back of the store where Lihua sat comfortably, indulging in the gentle tranquility of the moment, savoring the aromatic embrace of a steaming cup of tea.
Kang Minghao's presence added a touch of vibrancy to the room, his arrival injecting a subtle energy that intertwined with the serene atmosphere.
"You are having a great time here." Ming Hao picked a cup for himself and sat across Lihua.
Li Hua curled her lips in a devious way. "Hmm, a good cup of tea was just what i needed. So how did it go?"
He chuckled gently when he spotted the sly glimmer in her deep eyes. "It's exactly what you expected. She lacks a foundational understanding of jewellery; those were just ordinary obsidian combinations. The tiny emerald wasn't even worth that much. Although the price on the market was just 20 million, I was able to sell it for three times the amount."
"She may be a miser at times, so I didn't believe you'd be able to squeeze three times as much out of her." Xia Lihua grinned as she sipped from her cup. "Well, she had it coming."
"It was really easy, I'm a handsome man you know. Negotiations fuelled by sweet-talk are always successful."
Su Wanwan had colluded with Meng Rui and Li Yan, with their hidden agenda, conspired in a plot aimed to bring her down. She was a poor girl who had never received a thorough education; how would she know how gems are valued? It was so simple to debase her.
Of course as Xia Lihua's trusted confidant and dear friend, Kang Minghao harbored an unwavering loyalty. Deep within his heart, a steadfast resolve took root, ready to spring into action and retaliate against those who had caused harm to his cherished companion. Kang Minghao's commitment to avenging Lihua's grievances knew no bounds, for he understood the weight of her pain.
Kang Ming Hao pouted and said, "By the way, I still didn't get a warm greeting. How could you not hug an old friend? Give me a hug right away!"
Xia Lihua put her cup back on the little tea table and bent forward to give him a warm, long hug. "Why are you here in China anyway?"
"I have made the decision to expand my jewelry business, focusing on Asia's major cities. I won't just limit myself to staying in Europe; it's boring." While Lihua was hiding somewhere in Milan, Kang Ming Hao met her. In Europe, he was one of her close pals. The true extent of his business empire remained shrouded in secrecy to the majority of people. Few were aware of the colossal scale of his operations and the extraordinary power he held within his grasp. As a man of mixed heritage, his lineage bore the fusion of Korean and Chinese roots, endowing him with a unique cultural background that further contributed to his enigmatic aura.
Kang Minghao had embarked on a quest to start his own company and set a foothold in European market. Coincidentally he met Lihua who was in a miserable state. Because of their similar thought process and business-like mindset they became friends instantly.
Xia Lihua furrowed her brows and asked, "Did you visit a beach somewhere?"
"Yes, I went on a tropical vacation in Morocco! I wanted to go together with you, I even contacted sister Wang but she said you are busy."
"Nuo Zhi didn't even inform me! I think she just forgot. This explains the dark shade on your face."
"Yes, I got tanned.", Kang Minghao said as he patted his cheeks with both hands. "Sister Wang has a lousy memory, tsk. She didn't even have a magazine shoot scheduled at the time...How could she forget?! You'll be joining me on my next holiday to New Zealand. There are several adrenaline-pumping sports activities to enjoy."
Normally, she becomes enraged anytime someone disparages Wang Nuo Zhi in front of her, but she knew he was kidding and had a foul mouth; after all Nuo Zhi was her saviour. "Okay, I'll think about it. Why did you change your hair colour again? This silver colour will make me go blind."
"I got bored of red."
Xia Lihua rolled her eyes. "You get bored of everything easily."
"You know it, baby." Ming Hao, snorted. "Now, quickly pick a necklace that you like."
Lihua looked at all the exquisite pieces displayed in front of her. Ming Hao had asked his female assistant to select the best necklaces in his spring collection and bring them to the fitting room.
"I don't see the Mariposa del infinito-"
Ming Hao waved his hands, "It's still in Spain, I have reserved it for you, do you want to take a look at Lacrime eterne instead?" With a tender touch, he delicately fastened the tear-drop shaped necklace around Xia Lihua's slender neck. The pendant, suspended gracefully, glimmered softly against her skin, its ethereal beauty accentuating her natural grace and elegance.
"It just got shipped from Italy. The teardrop-shaped rare royal blue sapphire pendant accentuates your delicate collarbone, and the golden chain glows brightly on your fair neck. It looks fantastic on you." In an effort to provide Lihua with the same revelation stirring within him, he gently grasped her hand and led her towards a nearby mirror.
"High quality blue sapphires are indeed a rarity, I'll take it along with a pair of gold earrings." Lihua gasped, her fingers gently grazing the pendant, a surge of warmth surged through her, intertwining with the joy and contentment that radiated from his gaze as their reflections merged in the mirror.
Ming Hao gave her a thumbs up. "Good choice, baby!"
Meanwhie, chaos was occurring in the annexe villa owned by the Xia family. Meng Rui was furious that 70 million on her credit card had been used up; this was a huge blow for her. Su Wanwan coaxed her that it was worthwhile since she received an invitation to a global event. They wouldn't suffer much damage from it.
They had no idea how shocked they would be to learn that the invitation was a regular one and not a VIP one.
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