'' Master Chang 5 Million Yuan is a very fair price."
Song Xia had agreed to sell the jade to Master Chang and they made small talk while the assistant transferred the money to Song Xia's account.
Now that Chang Xiaosi focus had shifted from the jade to Song Xia he noticed how young she was. She looked like a pretty 16 years old girl but her presence was very mature and stable.
"Little girl is this jade pendant a family heirloom ?''
Chang Xiaosi was slightly concerned that Song Xia was selling the jade without permission but she didn't seem like a troublesome child.
''No, Master Chang, I coincidentally acquired the jade at a thrift store- I have a little knowledge of jade so I was sure it was real.''
Chang Xiaosi was surprised on hearing that a valuable jade was lying around in a thrift store as well as marveled at Song Xia's luck and intellect. At her age being able to differentiate between fake jade and real jade was quite an achievement. Look at that fool Yuan Kang! He hadn't been able to tell that Song Xia's jade was real and he had been working in the pawn store for 15 years.If he hadn't come today Jin Mei Pawnshop would have suffered a loss.
As they spoke for a while he began to admire Song Xia's quick mind and intelligence. She was also rather eager to learn ,unfortunately their time was cut short when he received a call from an old friend whom he had plans with.
"Old Ming, yes... l'm fine.I will see you soon at our usual room at Ruo Lan Teahouse."
''Xiao Xia, you must come and visit Grandpa Chang when I come to G City again."
Song Xia had taken a liking to this kind and knowledgeable gentleman so she agreed to his request easily.
On her way out of Jin Mei Pawnshop she bought the two items that had ' summoned ' her.
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There was a slight breeze, the air humid and dark storm clouds gathered.Song Xia was still contemplating what to do.She had never earned so much money so quickly and easily .Logically she knew she had to save most of the money and invest it in stocks.
It looked like it was about to rain so she entered a small cafe that had a good atmosphere but was not overly crowded.
After a quick meal of a club sandwich and lemonade she got a call from Shi Qi.
"Song Xia are you still shopping? Did you find a dress you like yet?" Shi Qi asked cheerfully.
''Aunt, no I haven't found a dress that I like yet...still shopping " . Song Xia concluded that she had to do a bit of shopping or her aunt would become a bit suspicious.
"Xiao Xia, there is a Store 'Fan De' that specializes in formal woman's clothing. The manager of the store is a good friend of mine maybe she can help you find a dress."
Her aunt was fashion conscious so most of the time Song Xia would probably like what Shi Qi recommended.
The store was located close to her so it was an 15 minute walk away.
'Fan Da' was a top tier brand in S city and had numerous branches over the country but it was only mildly popular in G City. It was elegant, classy but not strictly formal. This attracted many young women to the brand as some strictly formal clothing felt restricted and boring.
The colour scheme for the store was a black, silver and a brilliant red.There were not many people in the shop at that point as they were about to close. It was 15:45 p.m. and the store closes and 16:00 p.m. on a Sunday.
Only the manager and a male clerk were in the store.
The manager was an attractive woman. Her light brown hair pulled up in a high bun; cat eyed glasses enhanced her seductive phoenix
eyes and she wore a bright red lipstick.
"Hello , you must be Song Xia . I am Su Qigang, the manager of Fan Da G City Branch."The women greeted her warmly before shaking her hand.
"Hello, nice to meet you Manager Su."
Song Xia replied and realized that Shi Qi must have contacted her and told her she was coming.
"So tell me Song Xia what kind of dress are you looking for?"Song Xia was a gorgeous girl just like Shi Qi had mentioned so it might be difficult to find her a dress as there were many styles that suited her.
Su Qigang gestured Song Xia over to the dress section.
"I am looking for a ball gown , an A - line dress or an off the shoulder evening gown."Song Xia replied while looking at the different dresses in the shop.
Su Qigang looked around the shop and found a baby pink ball gown with a silver flower bodice,an emerald green satin a-line dress with an elegant gold belt around the waist, a silver ball gown that was bedazzled with rhinestones as well as one of her favorite dresses- an evening dress that was champagne colored with gold beading.
Manager Su instinctively knew that the champagne- gold dress would be perfect for Song Xia's tall and slender frame as well as bring out her hazel eyes.
Song Xia loved the champagne colored evening gown.The sleeveless bodice was sheer embellished with alternating gold and silver beading that enhanced a lovely sweetheart neckline. The skirt was more simplistic but elegant.The fabric a glittery champagne that was fitted towards the waist but flared towards end - almost like a mermaid dress.
She had decided to get Jin Yu the pink and silver ball gown because it would look absolutely lovely on her for Shen Xue's party.
In order not to make Jin Yu feel awkward and to show appreciation for her aunts she also bought them gifts . For Shi Qi she bought a pair of 'Walk of the Women' heels from Fan Da who had recently launched that collection and for Shi Chen a few silk scarf to wear with her suits.