Lost and Spy

Chapter 821
The 5-story Xian Shi Company, which is the first-class department store in the Far East.

In the words of their chairman, Ma Yingbiao, the founder of Xianshi Company, the first department store in China, in his department store, there must be only products that customers can't think of, and there are no products that cannot be bought.

All kinds of department stores from the United Kingdom, the United States, and France are available here.

You can find American canned food, French perfume, and Scotch whiskey here.

What's especially remarkable is that this is the first company in China to use female salespersons.

Xianshi Company was first opened in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. Women at that time were influenced by the "three obediences and four virtues" and were reluctant to show their faces. As a result, no one applied for the job for more than a month.

So Ma Yingbiao's original wife, Ms. Huo Qingtang, became a salesperson in the cosmetics department herself. She is the daughter of a pastor. Stand at the counter.

Later, there were more female salespersons, and all of them wore uniform clothes, light makeup, smiling faces, and all of them were beautiful.

This was a sensation in Shanghai at the time.

As soon as Jobrina stepped into Xianshi Department Store, she was really curious about it.

In her previous impression, China was a closed and backward country, but since she came to Shanghai, this impression has been completely changed.

And for foreigners to come here, whether it is a salesperson or a customer, they have long been accustomed to it.

Jobrina wore a veiled hat, so no one else could see her beauty, and naturally she didn't cause any commotion.

What she didn't know was that among the customers around, a large number of military command agents were mixed in to protect her and Meng Shaoyuan's safety.

It has it all.There were even some perfumes that were hard to find in Rome, but Jobrina found them in Xian Shi department store.

"Chinese businessmen are very shrewd in doing business." Meng Shaoyuan introduced it this way: "The person in charge of a department store like this will send many people to station in big cities in Europe or the United States. , they will know it immediately and make purchases, so most of the products in the domestic and European and American markets are almost synchronized."

It turned out that when someone told Jobrina these words in Italy, she would not believe it, but now that she saw it with her own eyes, she no longer doubted it.

Meng Shaoyuan began to show his generosity in a small way.

Anything, as long as Jobrina showed some interest, someone would buy it for her immediately.

For perfume alone, I bought more than [-] bottles of eight brands.

That's how Jobrina likes to shop.

If you like it, buy it.

Never think about price or anything like that.

Unfortunately, her husband?Well, Jobrina actually felt that her husband had some financial problems, and his actions were not the same as before.

But now in Shanghai, she once again felt the joy of shopping.

Walking around Xianshi Department Store, the accompanying people have already delivered the purchased goods to the car twice.

The 1st to 3rd floors of Xianshi Company are all spacious shopping malls, with 24 shopping mall departments, and each floor is connected by huge stairs.

The company installed large glass cabinets in the shopping mall, which have both display and storage functions, so that customers can freely browse the products and reduce the sense of oppression.

The fourth and fifth floors of the building are attached with the East Asia Hotel and the luxurious East Asia Hotel on the first floor.

There is also a playground on the roof, which was the first comprehensive large-scale store opened by Chinese in Shanghai at that time, integrating department stores, restaurants, hotels and entertainment facilities.

Customers who entered the department store building initially only intended to buy clothing and daily necessities, but unexpectedly entered a place full of food, drink, play, and fun. This is a store format that has never been seen in Shanghai. The design of the building is such that even foreigners are welcome. Breathtaking, call it the market of the world.

Next to the East Asia Hotel on the fifth floor, there is a gold and jewelry store called "Shengheng", which has always been known for selling expensive luxury goods.

As soon as Jobrina saw it, a fiery light flashed in her eyes.

What woman doesn't like jewelry?
Meng Shaoyuan saw through the other party's mind, and while asking his subordinates to go to the hotel to book a private room, he accompanied Jobrina into Shengheng.

The manager here is a Cantonese. From the look of the person who came in, he guessed that he was a big customer.

First a conversation in English, and then switched to Chinese: "Dear Sir, Ma'am, what can I do for you?"

Meng Shaoyuan only said: "The best, the most expensive."

The best and the most expensive.

This sentence is more useful than anything else.

"Okay, sir, ma'am, please allow me to invite you to the VIP room."

When they came to the VIP room, the manager served coffee, and then personally took out some jewelry.

To be honest, the jewelry is pretty good, and it still satisfies Jobrina.

"I want everything." Meng Shaoyuan said directly.

"Oh, yes, sir, you have a good eye."

The manager complimented me.

Jobrina was also very happy in her heart, she is really a generous man, she didn't ask the price at all.

But Meng Shaoyuan then said slowly: "Mr. Manager, is there only so much?"

"Sir, what do you mean?"

"Everything is pretty good." Meng Shaoyuan glanced at these pieces of jewelry: "But it's still a little too common. 'Shengheng' is a time-honored brand, and it also has business in Nanyang, isn't there anything more exciting? ?”

"As you wish, of course." The manager smiled: "Shengheng will always satisfy all customers."

He called an employee and gave some instructions in a low voice.

"Shengheng" began to clear the field and closed the gate.

This means that they are going to come up with something of real value.

This made even Jobrina full of curiosity.

"Just a moment, sir, ma'am."

The manager finished speaking and walked out of the VIP room.

After a while, under the escort of two security guards, the manager brought out an inconspicuous box with a solemn expression.

He put down the box, put on white gloves, and opened the box carefully.

Jobrina immediately let out an exclamation.

Inside the box was a necklace.The brilliance is dazzling and exudes the most charming brilliance.

"This necklace is made in Hong Kong, and it was personally designed by Mr. Kent, a British jeweler." The manager introduced in an unassuming way: "The whole body is composed of 26 pigeon blood rubies, and each ruby ​​is surrounded by four diamonds. Please see , which makes each ruby ​​look like a blooming flower. Unparalleled design coupled with expensive jewellery, which our chairman personally traveled to Hong Kong to purchase from Mr. Kent three years ago."

It can be seen that Jobrina is completely fascinated by this necklace, her eyes are fixed on this necklace, and she is unwilling to move away for a second.

"Ma'am, I think you can wear it."

As Meng Shaoyuan spoke, he picked up the necklace as if no one else was around.

The manager hesitated for a moment, and it was obvious that he wanted to stop it, but he just moved his hand, and quickly restrained himself.

Meng Shaoyuan personally put the necklace on Jobrina's neck.

Jobrina found herself breathing heavily.

The manager immediately sent for a mirror.

Jobrina only glanced at the mirror, and couldn't help moaning:
"Oh my god, it's really beautiful."

"Madam is truly perfect with this necklace."

Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette: "Put it on, don't take it off."

"what?"

Jobrina and the manager blurted out at the same time.

"This is too expensive." Jobrina knew very well that the price of this piece of jewelry had long been far beyond what her husband Rory Gani could afford.

Although Meng Shaoyuan said that no matter what she likes, someone will pay for it.

But something so expensive?
The manager was equally surprised.

He has received countless guests, but like this guest in front of him, he didn't even ask the price?
"gentlemen."

The manager said carefully: "This necklace is worth a lot."

"Tell me, how much is it?" Meng Shaoyuan took out the checkbook.

"You know, this necklace could have sold for a higher price." The manager didn't answer directly: "But now that there is a war, people are more willing to save more cash in their hands for emergencies, so this necklace There is a price but no market. The most important thing a businessman pays attention to is honesty, and I don’t want to hide this from you. But no matter what, it can’t be less than [-] U.S. dollars.”

Jobrina's complexion turned slightly pale.

too expensive.

This means that a middle-class American has to go without food or drink for nearly 30 years to afford it.

This is equal to the worth of three popular movie stars or singers.

To put it more vividly, the rent of the entire Xianshi Company is only [-] US dollars a year!
Jobrina was ready to take off the necklace.

"Madam, as I said, she is very suitable for you."

Meng Shaoyuan wrote a check and pushed it forward: "It's from HSBC, you can call now to check."

"Okay, sir, ma'am, please wait a moment."

When the manager took the check, his hands were trembling.

"Charles."

Jobrina has already begun to call Meng Shaoyuan Charles Meng: "I am very grateful for your kindness, and I am even more shocked by your generosity, but this is really too expensive, and I cannot accept such an expensive gift."

"A sword is given to a hero, and a necklace is given to a beauty. Madam, in my opinion, this necklace is designed for you." Meng Shaoyuan said nonchalantly, "Are you really willing to take it off?"

He saw through it at a glance. Of course, Jobrina was not willing to take it off. Even if she had to pay everything, she would still get the necklace.

When I return to Italy, I wear this necklace and appear at the ball, and I will become the most dazzling star.

God, how much property does His Majesty King Charles have? He seems to have a treasure house from which he can take out no matter how much money he needs.

The manager hurried in:

"Madam, congratulations, you are now the owner of this necklace!"

(End of this chapter)