“Jie, let’s not go in. Let’s leave.”
The salesgirl’s attitude only made Shen Li more timid. She tugged lightly at Shen Ci’s sleeve, her face full of unease.
But the moment the word “leave” was spoken—before Shen Ci could even reply—the salesgirl gave a quick perfunctory bow and said in a rushed tone, “Thank you, please come again.”
Then she turned to her colleague inside the counter and called out, “Riley, it’s your turn on rotation.”
And just like that, she left the sisters standing at the entrance, walking off without even a backward glance.
Shen Ci actually laughed from anger.
So those videos online about snobbish luxury salespeople weren’t skits after all—they were real.
What exactly was she showing off?Cartier was expensive, not her.
Just then, Riley came to take her turn at the entrance. Unaware of what had just happened, she quickly stepped forward when she saw Shen Ci and Shen Li.
“Welcome to Cartier. I’m Riley. I’m very happy to serve you.”
But Shen Li, already completely put off by the earlier salesperson, hurried to apologize. “Sorry, we’re not buying.”
“Jie, let’s go. It’s really too expensive. There’s no need.”
It wasn’t that she thought her sister couldn’t afford it—she just felt from the bottom of her heart that spending several yuan on jewelry was far too extravagant. After all, online handmade jewelry shops sold beautiful designs for just a few cents.
Yet Riley, hearing her words, simply smiled politely. “That’s alright. You can just look around first, try on some styles. If you like something, you can keep it in mind and reach out to me later.”
Shen Ci studied the pretty-faced salesgirl in front of her and suddenly asked, “What did you say your name was?”
“You can call me Riley.”
Shen Ci nodded lightly, then took her sister’s hand and looked straight at Riley. “Riley, is it? Today, I’ll make sure you earn a full ten yuan in commission.”
“Ah?”
Riley froze in disbelief. Had she heard right? But seeing the two sisters already heading inside, she hurried after them.
At the ring display counter, Shen Ci pulled Shen Li into a seat. Her gaze swept over the cases. The designs were varied, but most were priced under ten yuan—clearly the basic models.
But she wasn’t in a rush. Shopping was about emotional satisfaction. If she maxed it out too quickly, the fun would be gone. She wanted her sister to take her time choosing.
Shen Li, however, was even more restless now that she had seen the prices.
Even a plain band with nothing on it cost nearly two yuan?
She knew Cartier was high luxury, but now that she was actually sitting inside the boutique, she couldn’t even pretend to be calm. She just wanted to escape.
“That one. Let my sister try it.”
Shen Ci tilted her chin toward the most expensive ring in the display. The price tag: 8.8888 yuan.
“This one? Of course!”
Wearing pristine silk gloves, Riley carefully took out the ring and set it before Shen Li, smiling as she explained, “This is a Carlock diamond ring. Platinum band, 0.58-carat diamond.”
She gently slid it onto Shen Li’s finger. “See? It’s very beautiful.”
But Shen Li could no longer tell if it was beautiful or not. It just felt burning hot.
She barely glanced at it before quickly slipping it off and shaking her head. “N-no, not this one.”
“Wrap it up.”
Shen Ci’s calm voice stunned both her sister and the salesgirl.
“Jie, I—”
“Your jie is spending this money. No refusing. Today, you listen to me.” Shen Ci’s tone was warm, but there was no room for argument.
Shen Li had always adored and obeyed her sister. Of course she was happy to receive gifts from her. But this was just too expensive.
“So expensive…”
She felt distressed on her sister’s behalf.
But Shen Ci only took her hand and smiled softly. “No matter how expensive it is, if it’s for you, I’ll never hesitate.”
The first salesgirl, who had been watching from afar, had expected them to leave humiliated. Instead, she suddenly saw Riley packing a purchase.
A sale?That fast?
Another colleague, who was friendly with Riley, walked over with a smirk. “So this was your ‘unlucky client’? Funny, you barely had to say a word, and she just bought a Carlock ring.”
The first salesgirl stood frozen, regret flooding her. The commission from one Carlock sale was nearly 0.2 yuan—and now it was Riley’s.
But it didn’t end there.
Shen Ci then led Shen Li to the necklace display.
Necklaces were even pricier—most were over ten yuan, with the cheapest at around five.
“You’re spending money anyway. Choose what you like.” Shen Ci encouraged her.
Realizing her sister was determined to spend, Shen Li finally calmed down a little. She nodded and carefully looked through the choices.
In the end, she picked a 16.9888-yuan platinum diamond Begonia necklace. It wasn’t among the priciest, but Shen Ci could tell she truly liked it, so she had it wrapped without hesitation.
The first salesgirl once again watched in shock as the customer she had scorned made another purchase.
The commission on that necklace alone was nearly 0.5 yuan!
Riley, for her part, had sharp instincts. Although Shen Ci’s outfit earlier had made her hesitate, two quick high-value purchases convinced her that this woman was an invisible VIP client.
So after packing the necklace, Riley said respectfully, “Miss, the items displayed here are our brand’s classic and basic pieces. But we also have exclusive high-luxury designs reserved for VIP clients. Since you seem to be here for serious shopping, I can request special permission from the manager to let you view them and enjoy our VIP service.”
Shen Ci arched a brow. “Perfect. I did say I’d make sure you earn ten yuan in commission. If I only buy basics, it would take too many.”
Riley smiled. “Miss, no need to think of me. The most important thing is that you like what you buy. Please wait a moment—I’ll speak to the manager.”
As soon as Riley left, Shen Li whispered anxiously, “Jie, these are too expensive. I won’t even dare keep them in my dorm.”
“Then wear them every day.”
Shen Li’s lips trembled, her eyes brimming with tears of emotion.
For two years, her sister had stayed away from home because of a fight with their mother. Shen Li had always worried about her, afraid that she was struggling in Long City.
But now she realized—her sister was doing very well. She must have made a lot of money.
(End of Chapter)