Guo Ran pulled Su Yin directly to the largest jadeite shop in the mall, where the display cases in front of them showcased dozens of transparent-colored jadeites, each obviously worth a fortune.
Guo Ran turned to Su Yin and said, "I've bought a piece of jadeite from their store before, and the quality was very good."
A staff member came over to greet them warmly, but when they noticed Su Yin's simple casual attire, a flash of contempt crossed their eyes.
They deal with these kinds of customers every day, who can't afford but love to look; it's such a waste of time.
The sales associate said with a forced smile, "Ladies, are you looking to choose a piece of jadeite? Our shop uses only the finest materials, with excellent colors. You won't find a second place in the entire capital with better finished jadeite than ours."
Su Yin glanced casually at the display case: "I want a piece of jadeite suitable for an elderly person's birthday celebration. Could you recommend one for me?"
The sales associate drew out her words: "For a birthday celebration, this jadeite bracelet we have here is excellent. The color is especially bright and lush; the elderly person will certainly like it."
As she spoke, she pointed to a jadeite bracelet deep inside the display case.
Upon hearing this, Guo Ran examined it carefully.
"Indeed, as she said, the color of this bracelet is quite good; it's presentable enough to give to the old lady."
Su Yin smiled and nodded, "Indeed, it's very nice."
The sales associate looked somewhat speechlessly at the two plainly dressed women. They have no money but are looking at such expensive bracelets; were they out of their minds?
The next moment, the sales associate continued with a forced smile, "Ladies, this bracelet costs thirty-nine million nine hundred ninety-nine thousand, not three hundred ninety-nine thousand, not thirty-nine thousand, and certainly not three thousand nine. Are you sure? If you're not buying, there's no need to waste everyone's time."
Su Yin and Guo Ran's expressions darkened instantly. Guo Ran scoffed coldly, "Looking down on people, are you? Even if I can afford it, even if I can't, am I not even allowed to take a look? What? Is this what your boss demands of you? Call your manager out. I want to have a word with him. If this gets out, I'd like to see how your business copes!"
Guo Ran's hand slammed down on the edge of the countertop with a bang, causing the clerk's complexion to change.
But the next moment, she scoffed coldly. These two could say they could afford it now, but they would probably say the bracelet didn't meet their satisfaction and not buy it in the end. She had seen too many such poor schmucks before!
The next moment, the server didn't even bother to keep up a smile, saying indifferently, "I'm sorry, but it doesn't matter who you ask for; besides, I was just asking whether you were sure about buying. There's no need to waste everyone's time if you're not buying. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Guo Ran sneered, "Alright then, call your manager out. If we can't see your manager today, don't expect to keep doing business in this store properly!"
Saying this, she took out a voice recorder, and the server's expression changed in an instant, "You... you...!"
Just now, it was words without evidence, but now with a voice recorder, if this got out, it would be the end for her. With such high wages, if the manager fired her, she'd be done for!
But how could she swallow her pride and apologize to two poor schmucks?!
Su Yin, on the other hand, examined the young girl in front of her. She was in her early twenties, neatly dressed with heavily made-up features, which lent her a more mature air.
"Forget it, Sister Guo." Guo Ran frowned and looked at Su Yin, who took her hand, "We're only here to buy a bracelet today, not for anything else."
There was no need to stoop to the sales associate's level.
Guo Ran frowned and eventually exhaled deeply, putting away the voice recorder. Seeing the relief on the sales associate's face, Guo Ran said coldly, "My treasure Su Beibei is sparing you this time, so I won't lower myself to your level. Now, bring out the bracelet for me to see!"
The sales associate clenched her teeth in frustration but dared not act rashly. Swallowing her anger, she carefully retrieved the bracelet. Since the bracelet was fragile, she couldn't just throw it down, and this suppression of her rage was very uncomfortable for her.
Su Yin took the bracelet and scrutinized it carefully, satisfaction growing in her eyes.
"Wrap this bracelet up…"
Before she could finish her sentence, an arrogant and overbearing female voice rang out from behind her.
"I'll take this bracelet, wrap it up for me."
Su Yin looked up toward the source of the sound, and there they were—Su Beibei and her little sidekick had hurried over.
Both were panting unevenly, having apparently followed her as soon as they spotted her.
Su Yin couldn't help but raise an eyebrow—going to such lengths to compete with her for a jade bracelet, they were really putting in the effort.
As for her little sidekick…
A cold smile flickered in Su Yin's eyes. She was called Cui Tao, and used to lick her boots at every moment. But when she realized that the real lady of the house had returned, Cui Tao immediately switched sides and couldn't wait to cling to Su Beibei's thigh, becoming her exclusive bootlicker. In the last lifetime, when Su Beibei was scheming against her, Cui Tao had even helped come up with quite a few ideas.
Su Yin's lips curled, her gaze filled with profound meaning.
Since they had delivered themselves to her doorstep, she wouldn't be blamed for not being polite.
The sales associate, who had been extremely irritated just moments ago, suddenly had a twinkle in her eyes!
Look, it wasn't that she thought these two had an issue—this new customer was obviously targeting them! Justice really does come to those who wait!
Cui Tao strode over, looked at the sales associate with dissatisfaction, tapped on the counter with an imperious air, "Didn't you say to wrap up the bracelet just now? What are you still standing there for?"
Guo Ran's expression instantly darkened as she eyed the woman in front of her decked out like a nouveau riche. She sarcastically retorted, "Where did such an ill-mannered thing come from? Don't you know about first come, first served?"
Cui Tao immediately furrowed her brows and turned her head, "Who are you to show up out of nowhere? What right do you have to speak here?"
As she said this, she sized up Guo Ran from head to toe. Not waiting for Guo Ran to respond in anger, Cui Tao sniffed disdainfully through her nose, "Su Yin is already a down-and-out dog, and to think she still has bootlickers following her. Your friendship is truly precious."
Su Beibei silently lowered her head, the corners of her mouth lifting in an arc, feeling utterly delighted.
Although Cui Tao wasn't the smartest, her sharp and acerbic tongue was exactly what Su Beibei liked. With Cui Tao around, she could say what she really thought through her mouthpiece.
Moreover, Cui Tao used to lick Su Yin's boots every day, and now she was constantly mocking Su Yin—the stark contrast must be amusing, haha…
The next moment, Su Beibei pretentiously stepped forward, tugging at Cui Tao's arm and speaking in a hushed voice, "Xiaotao, you're going a bit too far with your words. After all, she's technically my family. Even if she was foolish and fell out with the family, running away from home, I still want to cherish this hard-won sisterly bond."
Cui Tao immediately looked at her as if she were a disappointment, "Beibei, you're just too soft-hearted and kind, that's why she's been able to bully you. Have you forgotten who pushed you down the stairs?"
Su Beibei's eyes instantly reddened, and she subconsciously looked up at Su Yin, then quickly diverted her gaze, biting her lip.