Chapter 44: Buy Your Own Cheongsam Jewelry
From the way Zou Muwan addressed them, the three of them knew it all: the one she valued most was He Liangcong, followed by Dai Hengxin, and finally, Xiao Yingchun, who was mentioned along as a sideline.
However, Zou Muwan would never have imagined that when she saw Xiao Yingchun again at the auction, she would already have such a great influence...
This is a story for later, so let's not talk about it for now.
A few people checked the schedule for tomorrow and went to eat.
The meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests. Zou Muwan had a very high emotional intelligence and was very considerate of the emotions of those present, not letting a single word fall by the wayside.
Dai Hengxin was also very good at socializing, and He Liangcong was even better at blending in with the crowd.
Only Xiao Yingchun, in front of the three emotionally intelligent masters, was as weak as a pure little white flower.
It would be a lie to say that she didn't envy Zou Muwan's ability, but Xiao Yingchun also knew that a girl like her must come from a well-off family, and should be from a well-educated family.
Some people were born in Rome, while others never made it to Rome in their entire lives. They couldn't compare.
Feeling deeply moved, Xiao Yingchun listened attentively to the three of them chatting.
Zou Muwan suddenly brought the topic back to Xiao Yingchun: "If you're willing, you can wear those jewels tomorrow."
"They might even like them more when they see how they look on you."
Xiao Yingchun backed off: "No! I don't have the aura to hold it together." They
were all gold and gemstone-encrusted, suitable for the sophisticated and elegant, the wealthy and beautiful. She was, at best, a simple, beautiful girl.
How could she possibly be worthy of such heavy, gold-encrusted jewels?
Zou Muwan pursed her lips and smiled: "Actually, aura can be faked. With practice, you get used to it, and it will come naturally."
Xiao Yingchun still refused.
Dai Hengxin, however, was intrigued by this remark. He took a closer look at Xiao Yingchun's appearance, recalled how she looked in a cheongsam, and offered some pertinent advice.
"If you wear a cheongsam tomorrow, pearl jewelry will suit you well."
Xiao Yingchun finally nodded. "Then I'll go buy a set of pearls later."
Zou Muwan immediately followed: "Shall I go with you?"
Xiao Yingchun thought for a moment and nodded: "Then Miss Zou
, thank you for your help!" "No problem, no problem! Girls love shopping!" Zou Muwan laughed again.
The mall was right next door, and the jewelry counter was on the first floor. Dai Hengxin and He Liangcong accompanied her.
Xiao Yingchun was dazzled by the array of pearls, large and small.
The salesperson recommended a set: earrings, a necklace, and a ring.
The beads weren't particularly large, but they looked gentle and delicate.
Xiao Yingchun thought it looked pretty and immediately asked for it after trying it on.
Dai Hengxin hurried to help pay, but Xiao Yingchun insisted on buying it herself.
The whole pearl set cost tens of thousands of yuan, and Xiao Yingchun didn't want to take advantage of such a deal.
Dai Hengxin had no choice but to let Xiao Yingchun pay.
Zou Muwan was slightly surprised by this: she had clearly not expected Xiao Yingchun to reject Dai Hengxin's gift.
Dai Hengxin was considered quite capable for a young man, and while not as wealthy as the He family, he was still quite capable.
Why wouldn't Xiao Yingchun, who clearly didn't socialize much with high society, accept Dai Hengxin's advances?
On the other hand, He Liangcong offered to give Zou Muwan a pearl necklace, and Zou Muwan accepted it with a smile.
She wouldn't refuse a gesture from Mr. He. Everyone stayed in the hotel that night and there was no conversation.
The next afternoon, after a few people had a quick bite to eat, Xiao Yingchun appeared at the auction wearing a cheongsam and pearls.
The guests had not arrived until the evening, and now they needed to confirm whether there were any omissions in the entire process.
Xiaomei was busy at the venue in jeans and white sneakers. When she saw Xiao Yingchun walk in in a cheongsam, she was stunned for a moment.
Obviously, this Xiao Yingchun was completely different from the one she had seen before.
Zou Muwan also walked in later. She was also wearing a cheongsam today, and she was wearing the necklace given by He Shao around her neck.
The difference from Xiao Yingchun was that she had put on a delicate full makeup, which was very different from Xiao Yingchun who only drew eyebrows and lipstick.
Seeing Xiao Yingchun's appearance, Zou Muwan was slightly surprised. Then, she took Xiao Yingchun's arm and
said, "Mr. Xiao, your skin is so beautiful! You look so beautiful even without makeup." Without waiting for Xiao Yingchun to be humble, she smiled and said, "But today's occasion is quite formal. If you don't mind my poor skills, I can help you touch up again."
Xiao Yingchun's makeup skills were not very good, so she immediately agreed.
The two of them went to the dressing room. Soon, Xiao Yingchun looked at herself in the mirror and her eyes widened in surprise. "You are so good!"
Xiao Yingchun usually only applied eyebrows and lipstick. Seeing her good skin, Zou Muwan didn't use foundation. She only used some eyeshadow, eyeliner, and false eyelashes.
Xiao Yingchun's eyes suddenly became full of affection.
Zou Muwan was also good at hairstyling, and quickly put Xiao Yingchun in a high bun on her head.
Although it looked casual, it perfectly complemented Xiao Yingchun's face shape and complemented her cheongsam.
Zou Muwan was stunned. "Look at your face! With this makeup... what man wouldn't be confused?"
Xiao Yingchun laughed at her words. "How can I be so exaggerated? You're truly beautiful."
Zou Muwan tapped her nose. "My beauty is made up, yours is natural..."
Well, flattery is a bit cheesy, so Xiao Yingchun tactfully changed the subject. "Let's go see the items being auctioned tonight..."
The two of them walked away arm in arm, unaware that Xiaomei, in the corner, was looking at Xiao Yingchun with a look of deep sorrow.
It was one thing to look at the catalog and the description; seeing the actual items was another.
Zou Muwan was stunned as she unpacked the jewelry.
She hadn't seen many sets of antique jewelry so exquisitely crafted, gold and gemstones.
Hairpins, hairpins, combs, earrings, bracelets, rings...
"This is so beautiful..."
"Why is there a scratch on this hairpin? That's so careless..." Zou Muwan suddenly noticed a flaw and sighed with regret.
Xiao Yingchun laughed dryly: "Yeah, that's too careless..."
Dai Hengxin was right. Putting everything in the box at once would easily cause them to bump into each other and get scratched...
After confirming everything, Zou Muwan stopped chatting with Xiao Yingchun. She took the manuscript she had written and got into work mode.
She was going to familiarize herself with the manuscript and the order again.
Xiao Yingchun had nothing to do, so she sat on the stool at the bottom and waited.
At this time, Dai Hengxin hurriedly led someone in. It was Mr. He.
Xiao Yingchun stood up in shock: Doesn't the auction start in the evening? Why did he come so early?