novelraw Chapter 009 The Necklace in the Shop Window
Chapter 009 The Necklace in the Shop Window
Saturday.
Downtown business district.
Crowds surged.
Wen Ning held a cotton candy in her hand and followed beside Jiang Ci.
The two had just finished watching a movie.
Of course, it was Wen Ning who shamelessly insisted on dragging him along.
She paid for the ticket.
To maintain her "extravagant" persona, she specifically chose the most expensive VIP room for couples.
Jiang Ci seems to be in a good mood today.
Although he still didn't talk much, he always walked on her outside, keeping her away from the crowded flow of people.
[Host, please take note.]
The alarm bells in my mind rang again, shattering this rare harmony.
[The male lead's mood index has increased; the romantic atmosphere is too strong!]
This is extremely dangerous! Immediately execute the "Gold Digger" mission and shatter his illusions about you!
[Task objective: Demand a gift from the male protagonist that costs over five figures.]
[Task Script: "If you truly love me, you should buy me the best."]
Wen Ning almost choked on the cotton candy.
Five figures?
That's tens of thousands of yuan!
She secretly glanced at Jiang Ci beside her.
He was wearing a simple hoodie, jeans, and a pair of clean sneakers.
Despite her refined demeanor, the entire outfit cost no more than five hundred yuan.
In the early stages of starting a business, I was also a student.
Where did he get the money to buy her a gift worth tens of thousands of yuan?
This mission isn't about money, it's about lives.
Are they trying to force him to sell his kidney?
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Ci noticed her gaze and stopped. "It doesn't taste good?"
Wen Ning shook his head.
She looked at a luxuriously decorated jewelry store in front of her.
Inside the huge floor-to-ceiling display window, spotlights illuminated the diamonds and jewelry, making them sparkle.
That's the famous luxury brand, D.
"Jiang Ci."
Wen Ning made a snap decision, reached out and took his arm, stuffing the unfinished cotton candy into his hand.
"Shall we go take a look over there?"
Jiang Ci glanced at the shop.
I didn't refuse.
"it is good."
The two walked to the shop window.
Wen Ning's gaze swept over the price tags.
One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand...
Even a simple ring can cost twenty or thirty thousand.
Her gaze finally settled on a display stand in the very center.
That was a ruby necklace.
The main stone is not large, but the cut is perfect, like a drop of bright red blood hanging on a thin platinum chain.
The price is marked next to it: 58,888.
That's it.
It's expensive enough.
That's unrealistic enough.
That would be enough to make him back down, then he'd call her a "materialistic woman," and finally leave in anger.
Wen Ning took a deep breath and activated her acting mode.
She pressed herself against the glass, her eyes shining, and exclaimed in surprise as she pointed at the necklace:
Wow! That's so pretty!
"Jiang Ci, look at that red one, doesn't it suit my skin tone perfectly?"
Jiang Ci stood behind her.
His gaze passed over the glass, landing on the necklace, and then he looked at Wen Ning's fair and slender neck.
She is indeed very fair-skinned.
That shade of red, worn around her neck, would look stunning.
"Um."
He responded casually, "That's good."
Wen Ning turned around, grabbed his sleeves with both hands, and began to shake him.
Use that extremely vain, irritating tone that makes you want to punch someone:
"Honey~ I want that."
"Look at Xiaoya from the next class, her boyfriend bought her that brand of bracelet."
"Didn't you say you loved me the most? If someone truly loves me, they would definitely buy it for me, right?"
After saying that line, Wen Ning almost threw up.
She prayed frantically in her heart:
Reject me now!
Go ahead and scold me!
They said you couldn't afford it! They said I was vain!
Then we had a huge fight, and you stormed off!
Passersby turned their heads to look.
His eyes were filled with disdain.
Another gold-digging woman who forces poor students to buy luxury goods.
Jiang Ci looked at her.
There was neither the anger nor the embarrassment Wen Ning had expected in those eyes.
He didn't even frown.
He threw the cotton candy in his hand into the trash can next to him.
Pull the sleeve that Wen Ning was holding out of his hand.
Wen Ning was overjoyed.
coming!
I'm going to turn around and leave!
But the next second.
Jiang Ci didn't put his hand back in his pocket, but instead grabbed her wrist with his other hand.
"like?"
he asks.
Wen Ning nodded blankly: "...I...I like it."
"Then let's buy it."
Jiang Ci pulled her along and headed straight for the shop's entrance.
Push the door open.
The wind chimes rang crisply.
"Welcome to D's house."
The saleswoman, dressed in a crisp uniform, came to greet us.
His gaze swept over the two of them.
A beautiful girl dressed head-to-toe in designer brands but looking completely bewildered.
A handsome young man dressed simply but with a powerful aura.
Usually, people who buy or view these combinations are just looking and not buying.
The saleswoman maintained a professional smile, but wasn't particularly enthusiastic.
"What would you two like to see?"
Jiang Ci didn't waste any words.
He pointed in the direction of the shop window.
"That ruby necklace. Give it to me."
Wen Ning was still in a daze.
She tugged hard at Jiang Ci's sleeve and lowered her voice:
"Jiang Ci, are you crazy? That's fifty-eight thousand, not five hundred and eighty!"
"I...I don't actually want it that much, let's just see..."
"If you don't have money, we can..."
"Who says I have no money?"
Jiang Ci interrupted her.
He turned his head and glanced at her.
There was a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Didn't you say that anyone who truly loves you would buy it for you?"
Wen Ning: "..."
I made that up!
Are you genuinely not understanding or just pretending?
The sales assistant, already wearing gloves, took the necklace out and placed it on a velvet tray.
It's even more beautiful up close.
It's intoxicatingly red.
"Sir, you have excellent taste. This is a limited edition item in our store, symbolizing 'a sincere heart'."
The saleswoman started making sales pitches.
Jiang Ci ignored all that nonsense.
He picked up the necklace and held it up against Wen Ning's neck.
A ruby rested in the hollow of her collarbone.
It's breathtakingly beautiful.
"Should we wrap it up?" the sales assistant asked.
"No need for a bag."
Jiang Ci put down the necklace.
He pulled a black cardholder out of his jeans pocket.
Draw a card.
It's not some kind of black gold card; it's just a very ordinary bank savings card commonly found on the University of A campus.
But he handed over the card too readily.
Too composed.
"Swipe your card."
Two words.
It was a resounding statement.
Wen Ning's eyes widened.
My heart was about to stop.
That must have been his startup capital, right?
Or is it his living expenses?
After this, will he be broke next month?
No, that would mean eating dirt for a year!
"Jiang Ci! Farewell!"
Wen Ning reached out to stop her, "I don't want it anymore! I really don't want it anymore!"
Jiang Ci blocked her with one hand and handed the card to the saleswoman with the other.
The saleswoman took the card and hesitated for a moment before swiping it on the POS machine.
She actually doubted whether the card could actually hold 50,000 yuan.
"drop--"
Transaction successful.
The hissing sound of the printing bills was particularly clear in the quiet shop.
Wen Ning was completely dumbfounded.
The saleswoman's attitude instantly became incredibly enthusiastic, handing over the bank card and invoice with both hands.
"Sir, please keep your card safe."
"You're so good to your girlfriend. We've never seen a customer buy so readily before.
Jiang Ci took the card and casually stuffed it back into his pocket.
His face was expressionless, as if he had just bought a pound of cabbage instead of a luxury item.
He turned to look at Wen Ning, who had already turned to stone.
"Let's go."
Wen Ning was led out of the store by him.
He was still holding that flimsy invoice in his hand.
The number above: 58,888.00.
The wind outside blows.
Wen Ning regained consciousness.
It’s over.
The script fell apart.
Where's the poor boy I was promised?
What happened to the hardship and difficulties in the early stages of starting a business?
Where did he get so much money?
and……
Looking at Jiang Ci's tall and straight back, Wen Ning felt a surge of immense panic.
He used all his savings to buy her gifts.
If they break up in the future, how will she be able to pay back this money?
I owe this person a huge favor.
"Jiang Ci..."
Wen Ning's voice was trembling.
Jiang Ci stopped and turned to look at her.
"What's wrong now?"
"you……"
Wen Ning swallowed hard, pointed at the necklace, and asked, "Did you sell your kidney?"
Jiang Ci: "..."
He looked at her as if she were an idiot.
Then he reached out and flicked her forehead.
"Wen Ning, what's going on in your head?"
"This is a bonus. It's legitimate."
"But……"
"No buts."
Jiang Ci took her hand again and held it in his palm.
His hands were warm, dry, and strong.
"Since you've bought it, it's yours. Stop with the nonsense."