bayedsolid Chapter 283 Hitting Someone Rejected
Chapter 283 Hitting Someone Rejected
"I...I'll pay the money back." Wu Xinrou felt a little timid as she listened to the shopkeeper's stern words.
"Then please." The shopkeeper's expression softened considerably.
"I don't know...maybe...wait a moment, I don't have enough silver with me, I'll have the maid go back and get some." Wu Xinrou bit her lip, suppressing the shame in her heart before she finally said these words.
"Of course, we're not in a hurry." The shopkeeper had already figured out that Wu Xinrou didn't have any money, which was why he said that. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so hesitant and made a fool of himself.
Wu Xinrou instructed the maid beside her to go back, and then hid to the side.
The shopkeeper, seeing that everyone in the shop was watching the commotion, said, "I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment. There's nothing else here. Please, gentlemen, do you wish to see or buy anything? Let my assistant show you around."
Seeing that there was no more excitement, everyone went back to their own business.
The same shop assistant approached Xiao Siyue apologetically and said, "Miss Xiao, I'm very sorry, the jewelry set we had before is no longer available."
"It's okay, let me see what else you have." Xiao Siyue shook her head, not caring.
"Thank you for your understanding, Miss. We have another set of jewelry here, somewhat similar to the one you saw before. Let me show it to you." The shop assistant looked at Xiao Siyue's understanding manner and secretly compared them, thinking to himself, "Both are young ladies from prominent families, how come there is such a big difference?"
The shop assistant quickly brought Xiao Siyue a set of jewelry. Xiao Siyue looked at it carefully and found that it was even more exquisite than the previous set and more suitable for her mother. Xiao Siyue was satisfied.
"Miss, the jade used in this set of jewelry is even more precious than the previous red jade, and the craftsmanship is also more complex, so the price is also higher, requiring 21,000 taels of silver."
"Yes, it's really nice. I'll take this set. Chun Tao, pay for it." Xiao Siyue nodded. This headpiece was worth the price, and the emeralds on it were understated yet still luxurious.
"Miss, our manager said that what happened earlier disturbed your enjoyment, so we'll round down the price of this jewelry set to 20,000 taels." The shop assistant returned the 1,000 tael silver note.
Xiao Siyue was even more satisfied with Linglong Pavilion. As expected, it was the largest jewelry shop in the capital, and its way of dealing with people was truly worth learning from.
In conclusion, Xiao Siyue had a good experience today. She not only watched a play but also bought something she was happy with. She left Linglong Pavilion with the shop assistant watching her go.
What Xiao Siyue didn't know was that Wu Xinrou's gaze as she left was very complicated, filled with resentment and jealousy. Why was it that she couldn't afford the money, not only was she humiliated, but she was also left here, while Xiao Siyue could casually buy jewelry worth 20,000 taels without even blinking an eye?
She considered herself superior to Xiao Siyue and intended to suppress and ridicule her, but in the end, she became the one who was ridiculed.
Just as Wu Xinrou was filled with resentment, her maid returned.
"Xiao Yuan, have you brought the silver?"
"I've brought it, Miss," Xiao Yuan replied breathlessly.
Wu Xinrou was in a great hurry to pay off the debt and leave; she simply couldn't stay any longer.
“Miss, Madam said…” Xiao Yuan hesitated to speak, recalling how angry Madam had been when she went to see her.
"What did you say?" Wu Xinrou's heart sank. She knew her mother's temper; she was proud and stingy.
This time, he not only lost so much money but also lost face. He had completely crossed the line. He didn't know what kind of punishment he would receive when he got back.
"Madam said that once you've paid the money, you should go back immediately. You don't need to see her. Go back to your room and reflect on your actions for a month. You're not allowed to go out again, and your monthly allowance will be reduced by half from now on." After Xiao Yuan finished speaking, she looked at Wu Xinrou with great trepidation.
"What? I can't go out for a month? What am I going to do if I have to attend a banquet in a couple of days?" Wu Xinrou was very excited. A few days later, it would be the 60th birthday of Yu Taiwei's wife. She had begged her mother for a long time before her mother finally agreed.
"Madam said you don't need to go to the banquet; she will take the second young lady with her."
"Why? Mother knows perfectly well that we don't get along, so why did she still take her? I'm going to ask Mother." Wu Xinrou said, and started to walk out.
But before he could take two steps, he was stopped by the waiter.
"Miss, you haven't paid yet, you can't leave."
"Get out of my way." Wu Xinrou was furious. When she saw someone blocking her way, she immediately slapped the person across the face. The waiter didn't expect Wu Xinrou to make a move and didn't dodge, taking the slap squarely.
"Miss Wu really doesn't take Linglong Pavilion seriously at all. She actually dared to hit our staff without cause. Is she trying to provoke us on purpose?" The manager walked over angrily.
"Miss, Miss, please don't get agitated." Xiao Yuan quickly comforted Wu Xinrou, fearing that her young mistress might act impulsively and do something that would be difficult to control.
Looking at the waiter who was covering his face, Wu Xinrou knew that she had made a mistake because she was too excited, but she was too embarrassed to apologize.
"Xiao Yuan, give the silver to the shopkeeper, and let's leave."
Xiao Yuan took out a silver note from his sleeve and handed it to the shopkeeper: "Shopkeeper, I'm really sorry, this is a silver note for 18,000 taels of silver. Please take a look."
The shopkeeper took the silver note, checked it, and, finding no problems, put it away: "Give the customer that set of ruby jewelry."
The shopkeeper immediately packed the broken jewelry into the box and gave it to Xiao Yuan along with the remaining pieces. Xiao Yuan accepted it somewhat awkwardly.
Wu Xinrou looked on angrily, but didn't know what to say. She was about to get up and leave, but the shopkeeper called her back.
"Is Miss Wu leaving like this?"
"What? I've already paid back the money, what else do you want to do?"
"Miss Wu hit our employee, are you just going to let it go like this?"
"What? He's just a young shop assistant. What more does he want? Does he want to fight back?" Wu Xinrou scoffed.
"Xiao Yuan, give that shop assistant ten taels of silver."
"Take it. Ten taels of silver for one slap. You've made a profit." Wu Xinrou's words were full of sarcasm and contempt, as if she were giving alms.
"Ha, I don't care about your silver, take it away." The shop assistant was also hot-tempered. He was filled with anger after being insulted like this, and threw away the silver that Xiao Yuan had handed him.
"Since Miss Wu looks down on our Linglong Pavilion so much, then there's no need for her to come again. Linglong Pavilion can't accommodate such a big shot as Miss Wu." The manager spoke up at this moment, clearly disgusted with Wu Xinrou.
Wu Xinrou was shocked. She had been expelled from Linglong Pavilion because of a young shop assistant.
She's the eldest daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue.
The words had already been spoken, and although Wu Xinrou found it very difficult to accept, there was nothing she could do.
"If you don't want to come, then don't come. Do you really think you're the only jewelry shop in the capital?" Wu Xinrou said and immediately left Linglong Pavilion.
"That would be best."