Su He, who was busy preparing for her wedding, had no idea that her studio had suddenly gained several capable helpers. At this moment, she was accompanying Tang Jiaojiao on a shopping trip.
"Mom, we have enough bedding at home, why do we need to buy more?" Su He's legs were sore from being dragged by Tang Jiaojiao through several stores.
"Can this be the same?" Tang Jiaojiao asked, stroking the fabric. "This is for your wedding!"
"But this red is too gaudy!" Su He's head ached looking at the bright red sheets and duvet covers.
"It's a wedding, of course, we need red!" Tang Jiaojiao insisted. "It looks festive!"
Su He pursed her lips and said no more.
Fine! You're paying, you call the shots!
At most, she'd use it once on the wedding day and then pack it away at the very bottom of the closet.
Tang Jiaojiao picked and chose, finally buying two sets. One with a dragon and phoenix design, and another with a "lovebirds enjoying their nuptials" motif, both with auspicious meanings. The fabric felt comfortable too, though the price was a bit inflated.
"Hello, that comes to forty-eight thousand eight hundred," the sales associate's face bloomed with a smile as she accepted the bank card.
Su He felt speechless at her mother's extravagance!
Tang Jiaojiao, however, was unfazed and pulled her to the next store. "The Lu family's betrothal gifts are generous. We must reciprocate and not be stingy. The dowry gold jewelry should be at least a hundred catties!"
Su He was stunned at the number. At the current gold price, a hundred catties would be over twenty million!
Ms. Tang Jiaojiao, calm down!
You have more than one daughter!
You have other adopted children, and you'll need to marry them off and find brides for them in the future. If you treat them all equally, will your fortune be enough to squander?
While Su He was lost in thought, Tang Jiaojiao had already arrived at a jewelry store.
"Are these gold bracelets the only ones you have? They're so thin," Tang Jiaojiao asked the sales associate after looking around, unable to find anything she liked.
Seeing their attire, the sales associate immediately stepped forward enthusiastically. "This is only a portion of our collection; some styles aren't on display yet. Madam, what kind are you looking for? We can do custom orders."
"I have no other requirements, as long as it's big and heavy," Tang Jiaojiao said with her chin raised, stating her preference.
"We have a treasure of the store, weighing over a thousand grams. Would you like to see it?" The sales associate, seeing a high-value customer, dared not delay and immediately invited them to the VIP room.
"We also have other jewelry here. Our diamonds are as big as quail eggs."
"How about jade bangles? Jade is nourishing!"
Tang Jiaojiao was surrounded and fawned over, her face beaming with satisfaction. "Then bring them all out for me to see."
"Please wait a moment!"
The store manager greeted the staff to serve tea and snacks to the two customers while calling the manager to explain the situation.
The sudden appearance of such a significant client immediately alerted the higher-ups.
The customer account manager hurried over and solicitously attended to them.
Half an hour later, Tang Jiaojiao swiped her card and left.
The jewelry store employees were all smiles. The day's sales revenue was equivalent to half a year's normal sales, and their commissions alone were in the five figures. How could they not be happy?
Su He maintained a single expression throughout: a smile, and more smiles.
Back at Hua Jing Yuan, Tang Jiaojiao still felt unfulfilled.
"Today was too rushed, and there are still several stores we haven't visited. Su Su, are you free tomorrow? Come out with Mom again."
Su He almost spat out her water. "Mom, are you trying to empty out the house?"
"What's a little money!" Tang Jiaojiao touched the jade bracelet on her wrist. "Besides, the money Old Su earns is for us mother and daughter to spend!"
"That's not how you spend it!" Su He said, torn between laughter and tears.
"You don't need to save money for him. He specifically told me to use up all the money in this card!"
Su He rubbed her temples, feeling like communication was impossible.
She had been so frugal in the past, thinking of saving money to buy them a new house. And for what? All her good intentions were wasted! Tang Jiaojiao's casual bag could cost hundreds of thousands!
Su He felt a bit depressed, like she was living in an unreal dream.
Meanwhile, Tang Jiaojiao was still talking to herself. "Oh, right, a dowry can't be without a car! The Lu family provided the house, so the bride's family must provide a car!"
"Sweetheart, what brand of car do you like?"
"I think this Maserati is suitable for a girl to drive, what do you think?"
"Or, a Bugatti?"
Su He covered her ears with a pillow.
I won't listen, I won't listen.
*
Suddenly becoming rich, Su He needed some time to adapt.
Although Lu Yanbei had also given her a bank card and told her to swipe it as she pleased, she rarely had any need for money and never used the card, so she hadn't experienced the joy of being wealthy.
One evening, Su He suddenly remembered this and, wrapping her arms around Lu Yanbei's neck, asked, "Husband, how much money is in the card you gave me?"
Lu Yanbei tried to recall and replied, "That card is linked to my main card. There's no spending limit."
No-limit!
"Indeed, poverty limits my imagination!" Su He lay in his arms, lost in thought.
"What, have you seen something you want to buy recently?" Lu Yanbei asked with a light laugh.
Su He thought for a moment. "With the money in there, I could probably buy an entire building, right?"
"Probably, I've never tried," Lu Yanbei's answer was indeed in line with his personality.
Su He: ...
"Why are you suddenly asking about this?" Lu Yanbei stroked her long hair gently, as if afraid of hurting her.
"No reason, I just suddenly have money, and I'm not used to it!" Su He said glumly.
Lu Yanbei was amused by her words. "Well, then you need to learn how to spend it. Otherwise, how am I going to spend all the money I earn?"
"Aren't you afraid I'll squander your entire fortune?"
"I'm truly not afraid! Your husband's family is vast and prosperous, with countless assets. It would take ten lifetimes to spend it all!"
After hearing his words, Su He jokingly asked, "Does your family have a gold mine?"
"Well... we have two gold mines in Africa... and another one that hasn't been developed yet..." Lu Yanbei thought for a while before answering, given the vastness of the Lu Corporation's industries.
Su He: ...
She felt it was better not to ask any further.
"So, don't think about saving money for me," Lu Yanbei kissed the corner of her mouth and pulled her down onto him. "If you find it difficult, perhaps consider having a few more children to help you spend it!"
What is Versailles, this is it!
Before falling asleep, Su He genuinely considered his suggestion.
She might not be good at spending money, but she was definitely good at having children! He had too much money to spend, didn't he? Then she would have three or five, and see if he'd be anxious then!