Su He, who was busy preparing for the wedding, was unaware that her studio had suddenly gained several capable assistants. At this moment, she was accompanying Tang Jiaojiao on a shopping spree at the mall.
“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.
“Is this the same?” Tang Jiaojiao, while feeling the fabric, chided, “This is for your wedding!”
“But this red is too garish!” Su He’s head was swimming at the sight of the bright red sheets and duvet covers.
“Of course, you have to buy red for a wedding!” Tang Jiaojiao insisted. “It looks festive!”
Su He pursed her lips and offered no further opinion.
Fine! You’re paying, you make the decisions!
At most, she’d use it once on the wedding day and then tuck it away at the bottom of the closet.
Tang Jiaojiao picked and chose, finally buying two sets. One with a dragon and phoenix pattern, symbolizing prosperity, and another with a flower and moon design, both with auspicious meanings. The fabric also felt very comfortable, though the price was a bit inflated.
“Hello, that will be forty-eight thousand eight hundred,” the salesperson’s smile bloomed as she took the bank card.
Su He felt speechless at her mother’s extravagance!
Tang Jiaojiao, however, was unfazed. She pulled Su He along to the next store. “The Lu family’s betrothal gifts are generous. In return, we can’t be stingy either. The dowry of gold jewelry should be at least a hundred jin!”
Su He was stunned at the mention of this figure. At current gold prices, a hundred jin would be over twenty million yuan!
Ms. Tang Jiaojiao, please calm down!
You have more than one daughter!
You have other adopted children, and you’ll need to marry them off and find spouses for them in the future. If you treat them all equally, will your fortune be enough to sustain such extravagance?
While Su He was lost in thought, Tang Jiaojiao had already arrived at the jewelry store.
“Are these gold bracelets the only thin ones you have?” Tang Jiaojiao asked the salesperson after a brief look around, unable to find anything she liked.
The salesperson, seeing their attire, immediately stepped forward enthusiastically. “This is just a portion of our collection; some styles haven’t been displayed yet. Madam, what kind are you looking for? We also offer custom orders.”
“I have no other requirements, just that it’s big and heavy,” Tang Jiaojiao said, tilting her chin, revealing her preference.
“We have a town treasure here, weighing over a thousand grams. See if you like it.” Recognizing a high-value customer, the salesperson dared not delay and immediately led them to the VIP room.
“We also have some other jewelry here; these diamonds are as big as quail eggs.”
“What about jade bracelets? Jade is good for one’s health!”
Tang Jiaojiao was surrounded and pampered, beaming with satisfaction. “Then bring them all out for me to see.”
“Please wait a moment!”
The store manager, while instructing the staff to serve tea and snacks to the two women, called the manager to explain the situation. The sudden appearance of such a significant customer had immediately alerted the higher-ups. The client manager hurried over, serving them attentively.
Half an hour later, Tang Jiaojiao left after swiping her card. The jewelry store employees were all grinning from ear to ear. Today’s sales had reached their usual six-month turnover, and their commissions alone amounted to five figures. How could they not be happy?
Su He maintained a single expression throughout the entire ordeal: a smile, and then another smile.
Upon returning to Hua Jing Yuan, Tang Jiaojiao still felt like she hadn’t had enough.
“Today was too rushed, and there are still several stores we haven’t visited. Su Su, are you free tomorrow? Accompany your mother out again.”
Su He nearly spat out her water. “Mom, are you trying to empty out the house?”
“What’s this little bit of money?” Tang Jiaojiao patted the jade bracelet on her wrist. “Besides, isn’t the money Old Su earns meant for us, your mother and daughters, to spend!”
“That’s not how you should spend it!” Su He said, caught between laughter and tears.
“You don’t need to save money for him. He explicitly told me that I must use up all the money in this card!”
Su He rubbed her temples, feeling it was impossible to communicate. She used to be so frugal, thinking of saving enough money to buy them a new house. And now? All her efforts were in vain! Tang Jiaojiao’s casual purchase of a single bag cost hundreds of thousands!
Su He felt a bit depressed, as if she were dreaming and it wasn’t real.
Meanwhile, Tang Jiaojiao was still muttering to herself. “Oh right, how can there be no car for the dowry! The Lu family is providing a house, so the bride’s family must provide a car!”
“Darling, what brand of car do you like?”
“I think this Maserati is quite suitable for a girl, 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 wealthy, Su He needed some time to adjust. Although Lu Yanbei had also given her a bank card and told her to spend freely, she rarely had any need for money and never used the card, thus never experiencing the joy of being rich.
One evening, Su He suddenly remembered this and, wrapping her arms around Lu Yanbei’s neck, asked, “Husband, how much money is on that card you gave me?”
Lu Yanbei thought for a moment and replied, “That card is linked to my primary card, so there’s no spending limit.”
No-limit!
“As expected, poverty limits my imagination!” Su He mumbled into his chest, lost in thought.
“What, is there something you want to buy recently?” Lu Yanbei asked with a chuckle.
Su He thought for a moment. “With the money in there, I could buy an entire building, couldn’t I?”
“More or less, I’ve never tried,” Lu Yanbei’s answer was as characteristic as ever.
Su He: …
“Why did you suddenly ask about this?” Lu Yanbei gently stroked her long hair, as if afraid of hurting her.
“No, it’s just that I’ve suddenly become rich, and I’m not used to it!” Su He said listlessly.
Lu Yanbei was amused by her words. “Well, then you need to learn how to spend money. Otherwise, how am I supposed 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 wealthy and has countless assets, enough to last ten lifetimes!”
After hearing his words, Su He asked jokingly, “Does your family own a gold mine?”
“Um… we have two gold mines in Africa… and another one that hasn’t been developed yet…” Lu Yanbei thought for a while before answering, as the Lu Corporation had too many industries.
Su He: …
She decided it would be better not to ask any further questions.
“So, don’t think about saving money for me,” Lu Yanbei kissed the corner of her lips and pressed her down beneath him. “If you find it difficult, perhaps consider having a few more children. They can help you spend the money!”
What is Versailles, this is it!
Before falling asleep, Su He seriously considered his suggestion. She might not be good at spending money, but she was definitely good at having children! Didn’t he have too much money to spend? Then she’d have three or five, and see if he’d be anxious then!