After Riley got permission from the manager to use the VIP access, she invited Shen Ci and Shen Li into the private room.
The other salesgirl, Katia, noticed with shock that they were being escorted into the VIP room. Unable to sit still, she saw the manager walking over with drinks to serve them and hurried forward to help.
But the manager shifted aside slightly, looking displeased. “What are you doing? Those are Riley’s clients.”
“Manager, they were originally my customers,” Katia said anxiously.
The manager, who had worked her way up from sales herself, immediately heard something off in that explanation.
She narrowed her eyes. “Then why is Riley serving them?”
“I…” Katia hesitated. She couldn’t admit what she had done.
The manager let out an exasperated sigh. “You’ve been here two or three years already. How could you make such a rookie mistake? Didn’t training emphasize this? Many wealthy clients are low-key. You mustn’t judge by appearances. Did you forget everything?”
“It’s not that, Manager, it’s because she…”
Because the customer herself had said it was too expensive. That was why Katia had…
But she couldn’t finish her excuse.
“This deal is no longer yours. Stay away. The customer is clearly ready to buy—don’t get in the way.”
The manager glared at her before heading into the VIP room with the drinks.
Katia stomped her foot in frustration. The commission that should’ve been hers had flown away. How stupid could she be!
Inside the VIP room, there were drinks and fruit. The manager even asked if they’d like cake or afternoon tea, since VIPs often spent a long time choosing jewelry.
But Shen Ci only replied calmly, “No need, we’re in a bit of a hurry.”
Soon, Riley came over carrying an elegant tray. Kneeling gracefully on one knee beside Shen Li, she began professionally introducing the jewelry on display. She had realized that the younger sister was the true focus today.
Shen Li felt a little uneasy at such treatment, but the dazzling jewelry on the tray quickly drew her attention.
Shen Ci noticed that the high-luxury collection designs were more ornate, set with larger and more radiant diamonds.
But such extravagant necklaces and rings weren’t suitable for everyday wear. Shen Li was only a freshman with few occasions to wear them.
However, one bracelet caught Shen Ci’s eye. Its design was unique and simple yet still opulent. Five diamonds were set into it, accented with colorful gemstones—it was striking and beautiful.
“What do you think of this one?” Shen Ci picked it up and asked her sister.
Shen Li’s eyes sparkled as she nodded. “It’s beautiful.”
Riley quickly added, “This is a new release this year. Limited to two thousand worldwide. Each diamond is 1.86 carats, all top-grade natural South African stones, with genuine gemstones for accent.”
Shen Ci slipped it onto her sister’s wrist, then tried it on herself. It looked equally good either way.
“We’ll take two.”
She turned to her sister with a smile. “Sisters’ bracelets. One each.”
Shen Li beamed happily.
Riley exchanged an excited glance with the manager. Each bracelet was priced at 98.8888 yuan, nearly one hundred each!
In total, Shen Ci spent over 200 yuan at the store. In her mind, she converted it—over 200 yuan here equaled more than two million in her past life.
And spending it from her WeChat balance now? Practically nothing.
The manager and Riley escorted them to the door with enthusiasm. Shen Ci turned back and immediately spotted the first salesgirl.
Katia flinched under Shen Ci’s gaze, averting her eyes, looking awkward and guilty.
But Shen Ci only smiled faintly. With her wealth now, there was no need to fuss over a salesgirl.
Besides, salespeople cared most about commission. What should’ve been hers had been earned by someone else. That alone would gnaw at her plenty. That was punishment enough.
Afterward, Shen Ci took her sister to buy clothes, shoes, and bags. Seeing them carrying Cartier shopping bags, sales staff in other stores served them with great enthusiasm.
And Shen Ci didn’t disappoint—she rewarded their attentiveness with generous purchases. By the end, the sisters had so many bags they could hardly carry them and finally sat down at a restaurant.
“Are you happy?” Shen Ci asked.
Shen Li’s smile was serene, her eyes filled with emotion as she nodded. “Happy. Thank you, Jie.”
Shen Ci smiled too, then hesitated before transferring ten yuan to her sister. “From now on, if there’s anything you want, just buy it. If it’s not enough, tell me.”
When Shen Li saw the WeChat transfer of ten yuan, she was so shocked she didn’t dare accept it right away.
“Jie, that’s too much. I only need twenty cents a month,” Shen Li said.
“It’s not too much. Just accept it. From now on, I’ll transfer your living expenses every month. Don’t take anything from Mom anymore.”
After a moment’s hesitation, Shen Li nodded.
The restaurant specialized in French cuisine. It was the first time either of them had eaten there. Shen Ci ordered plenty of seafood, her sister’s favorite, along with a bottle of red wine.
One by one, beautifully plated dishes were served, each one mouth-watering to look at.
As Shen Li picked up her knife and fork to taste the escargot baked with cream and cheese, the handle of her knife accidentally bumped into the tall wine glass beside her.
Crash!
“Ah—!”
The glass shattered on the floor with a crisp sound, followed immediately by a sharp cry.
A woman passing by turned on them with a furious expression, glaring at Shen Li. “What’s wrong with you? Can’t you watch where you’re going?”
“I’m sorry, jiejie, I didn’t mean to!”
The man walking with her was about to join in, but when his eyes landed on Shen Li, he froze in surprise. Then, seeing Shen Ci stand up, a look of admiration flashed across his face.
“Oh, it’s fine. Just splashed a little on the toe of her shoe,” he said quickly, trying to smooth things over, suddenly playing the gentleman now that the sisters’ beauty had disarmed him.
The woman shot him a glare, furious. “Fine? How is this fine? These are brand-new shoes, nearly 2 yuan a pair! It’s my first time wearing them. The material can’t touch water or stain. Now they’re ruined!”
The man winced—if they cost nearly 2 yuan, that meant it had gone on his card. His heart ached at the thought.
The woman turned back to Shen Li, still fuming. “Do you think ‘sorry’ is enough? What are you going to do about it?”
Shen Ci glanced at the woman’s white high heels. Indeed, the red wine had soaked into the tips, and since it had been her sister’s accident, they were at fault.
So even though the woman was overreacting, Shen Ci still spoke politely: “Don’t be upset. We’ll compensate you. Show me the order for the shoes, or the official price, and I’ll reimburse you at full value.”
(End of Chapter)