Chapter 7: I Will Compensate at the Listed Price

Chapter 7: I Will Compensate at Full Price

After Riley applied for VIP access with the manager, she invited Shen Ci and Shen Li into the VIP lounge.

The sales associate named Katia, who had seen them enter the VIP lounge, finally couldn't sit still. Seeing the manager approaching with drinks to serve them personally, she hurriedly ran over.

She reached out, making a gesture as if to help the manager.

The manager tilted her body slightly, looking at her with displeasure: "What are you doing? Those are Riley's clients inside."

"Manager, they were originally my customers," Katia said anxiously.

The manager had worked her way up from a sales associate, and years of experience allowed her to immediately sense that something was wrong.

She narrowed her eyes and asked, "Then why is Riley serving them?"

"I..." Katia hesitated, clearly unable to voice her own actions.

The manager sighed, looking speechless: "You've been working here for two or three years; how could you make such a low-level mistake? Didn't we cover in training that there are many wealthy but low-key customers, and you must never judge a book by its cover? Have you forgotten everything?"

"It's not that, Manager, it's her..."

It was the customer herself who said it was too expensive, and she only...

Otherwise, she wouldn't have acted that way.

"Forget about this commission. Stay away; the customers have a strong desire to buy right now, so don't cause any trouble."

The manager glared at her, pushed open the door to the VIP lounge, and walked in with the drinks.

Katia stomped her feet in frustration. The commission that was almost in her hands had just flown away; she was truly such a fool!

Inside the VIP lounge, there were drinks and fruits. The manager even asked if they needed any cakes or afternoon tea, as VIP customers usually took a long time to select jewelry.

Shen Ci replied calmly, "No need, we're in a hurry."

Before long, Riley walked over with an exquisite tray. She knelt on one knee beside Shen Li, having discerned that the younger sister was the protagonist of the day. She professionally introduced the jewelry on the tray to Shen Li.

The kneeling service made Shen Li feel a bit uncomfortable, but the beautiful jewelry on the tray instantly captured her attention.

Shen Ci also noticed that the high-end designs were significantly more intricate and luxurious, with larger and more sparkling diamonds.

However, the overly extravagant necklaces and rings didn't seem very suitable for daily wear. Shen Li was just a freshman in college and wouldn't have many opportunities to wear them.

But one bracelet caught Shen Ci's eye. The design was unique and minimalist, yet very gorgeous. It was embedded with five diamonds and accented with various colored gemstones, making it very eye-catching and beautiful.

"How about this one?" Shen Ci picked it up and asked Shen Li.

Shen Li’s eyes sparkled as she nodded: "It's pretty."

Seeing this, Riley quickly said, "This bracelet is a new arrival this year, limited to two thousand pieces worldwide. Each diamond is 1.86 carats, using top-grade natural South African diamonds, and the gemstones are also completely natural."

Shen Ci put it on her sister to see, then put it on herself to check. The effect on the wrist was excellent.

"I'll take two of these."

As Shen Ci spoke, she looked at her sister and smiled: "Matching sister sets, one for each of us."

Shen Li nodded happily.

Riley and the manager exchanged excited glances. The price for a single bracelet was 98.8888 yuan—nearly a hundred!

In the end, Shen Ci spent over 200 yuan at the store. She secretly calculated in her mind that 200-plus yuan was equivalent to over 2 million in her previous life.

Spending it from her current WeChat balance felt like nothing at all.

The manager and Riley enthusiastically saw them to the door. Shen Ci paused and looked back, immediately spotting the sales associate from earlier.

Katia felt Shen Ci's gaze and instinctively dodged it, feeling very awkward and embarrassed.

Shen Ci just smiled slightly; she didn't bother to make things difficult for the associate. With her current wealth, there was no need to compete with a sales clerk.

Besides, for a salesperson, the commission is what matters most. The commission that originally belonged to her had already been earned by someone else; she probably wouldn't be happy for a while.

That was enough.

Afterward, Shen Ci took her sister to buy clothes, shoes, and bags. Seeing the Cartier shopping bags in their hands, the sales associates in other stores showed immense enthusiasm, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

Of course, Shen Ci didn't let those associates down. Enthusiastic service was rewarded with generous commissions. Finally, when they couldn't carry any more, they found a restaurant to sit down.

"Are you happy?"

Shen Ci asked, looking at her sister.

Shen Li had a serene smile on her face and nodded, moved: "Happy, thank you, sister."

Shen Ci smiled too. She took out her phone, hesitated for a moment, and transferred ten yuan to her sister: "If you want anything in the future, just buy it. If it's not enough, tell me."

Shen Li looked at the WeChat notification for the ten-yuan transfer and was so startled she didn't dare to accept it at first.

"Sister, this is too much. Two mao is enough for me for a month," Shen Li said.

"It's not much. Accept it quickly. From now on, I'll transfer your living expenses every month; don't ask Mom for money anymore."

Shen Li hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

This restaurant specialized in French cuisine. It was the first time for both of them. Shen Ci ordered many of the seafood dishes her sister liked, along with a bottle of red wine.

Dish after dish of exquisitely plated food was brought out, and just looking at them was enough to whet one's appetite.

Shen Li picked up her knife and fork, about to eat the escargot covered in heavy cream and cheese, when she accidentally knocked the handle of her knife against a wine glass nearby.

*Clink.*

"Ah—"

The glass hit the floor with a crisp shattering sound, accompanied by a sharp scream that suddenly echoed through the restaurant.

A woman passing by their table looked furious. She turned to look at Shen Li and scolded: "What are you doing? Are you blind?"

"I'm sorry, miss, I didn't mean to!"

The bespectacled man accompanying the woman was about to flare up, but his eyes lit up the moment he saw Shen Li, and then he saw Shen Ci standing up, a flash of amazement crossing his eyes.

"Oh, it's fine, it just got a little bit of wine on the toe of the shoe." The man had originally wanted to make a scene to stand up for his woman, but seeing that both sisters were so beautiful, he subconsciously became a gentleman.

The woman glared back at him, angry: "What do you mean it's fine? These shoes are brand new, they cost nearly two yuan a pair, and this is my first time wearing them. Plus, this material can't get wet, let alone stained. These shoes are ruined!"

When the man heard they cost nearly two yuan, he knew it must have been his card that paid for them, so he couldn't help but feel a sting in his heart.

The woman turned back to Shen Li and snapped: "What's the use of saying sorry? What are you going to do about it?"

Shen Ci glanced at the woman's white high heels. They were indeed stained at the toe by the red wine, and since it was her sister's accidental doing, they were at fault.

So, even though the woman's reaction was a bit over the top, Shen Ci said very politely: "Please don't be angry. We will compensate you for the shoes. Show me the order for these shoes, or the price on the official website is fine. I will compensate you at the listed price."