The girl did not speak much the entire time and only listened quietly. As she followed behind him, she casually sized up the nearest counter.
Ji Lin thought that she was here to buy clothes, so he took the initiative to say, "Miss Qiao, the ladies' clothes are on the third floor. I'll bring you up."
"No need. I'm not buying clothes." Qiao Nian had already seen what she was looking for and strode over. "I'll buy that."
Ji Lin looked in the direction she was walking in and saw that it was SEVEN, a high-end design brand that had recently become popular.
As a man, he was not interested in jewelry, but he was always surrounded by women, so he knew a little about this brand.
Seeing that Qiao Nian was going there, he knew that it was going to be expensive.
He calculated the estimated cost of this trip and followed her generously.
…
"Welcome."
The SEVEN counter was mainly black-and-white and minimalist. The lights were also minimalist. When they shone on the dazzling diamonds, it highlighted the jewelry's beauty.
Seeing a customer, the staff walked forward, neither servile nor overbearing. She did not show disdain and neglect just because Qiao Nian was dressed inconspicuously and was young. She still maintained a polite smile. "Customer, how can I help you?"
Qiao Nian slowly walked around the counter and saw a cat's head brooch made of black diamonds in the gla.s.s window. She pointed and said, "h.e.l.lo, take this out for me to see."
Ji Lin came in a little slower. Then, he saw Qiao Nian choose an exhibit-level piece from the wall cabinet. The staff put on the gloves and carefully took out the brooch on the velvet tray.
Glancing at the price, Ji Lin realized that the display cabinet where the brooch was placed did not have a price label.
A counter of this level usually did not mark the price… Collectible jewelry.
The price was at least an eight-figure sum.
Ji Lin had already raised his budget from the money he brought from his wallet to whether he had enough money in his bank account. He walked closer and looked at the brooch. The brooch was beautiful under the light, like something a child would wear.
"Miss Qiao likes this style?"
His expression became indescribable as he stole a glance at the girl.
Qiao Nian was still wearing a hoodie and a baseball cap. Her overall style was strong and cool. No matter how Ji Lin looked at her, she did not look like the kind of person who would like cute cartoon pets.
But she was a girl. No one could say for sure if she had the heart of a little girl.
Ji Lin took the initiative to cla.s.sify her as the type who looked cool on the surface but was secretly girly. He pointed at the brooch on the tray and looked up to ask the counter lady, "How much is this?"
The staff was as gentle and amiable as ever. "This is our brand's treasured jewelry, so you have to be a VIP to buy it."
Ji Lin looked at the girl again.
Qiao Nian was still looking at the brooch. Her lowered eyelashes hid emotions, and she looked quite serious.
He could only ask the staff again, "… How can I become a VIP?"
"This…" The staff looked troubled. It seemed that he could not buy a VIP members.h.i.+p just because he wanted to. Moreover, the conditions for becoming a VIP were very strict.
At this moment.
Done sizing up the black diamond kitten brooch on the tray, the girl looked up, took out a card from her pocket, and handed it to the counter lady. She did not even ask for the price. Her tone was gentle and arrogant. "Please wrap it up for me."