Chapter Three Hundred and Eighty-Nine
The bracelet featured a few blue gemstones that resembled cat’s eyes. After Long Xiaoshan’s refining, the bracelet gained so lively colors, and even with its simple style, it felt extraordinary.
Chun Tao happily accepted the bracelet and put it on, saying, "It feels so comfortable."
The slight chill from the bracelet seed to wash over her body, bringing a pleasant comfort.
"Wear it every day from now on, even when you sleep or take a bath; it can protect you for ," said Long Xiaoshan earnestly.
"Okay, I will definitely wear it," Chun Tao believed Long Xiaoshan was speaking romantically, not really thinking the bracelet could actually protect her.
"It’s really beautiful," Li ngjie admired the bracelet in Chun Tao’s hands.
Her face showed both envy and fondness. She had many bracelets, but she felt none of her own could compare to the one Chun Tao wore. Though the bracelet looked simple, it gave off a very special feeling.
She couldn’t help but ask, "Long Xiaoshan, where did you buy this bracelet? I want to buy one too."
"I didn’t buy it; I made it," Long Xiaoshan said.
"You made it?" Li ngjie was taken aback, not having expected Long Xiaoshan to be capable of crafting bracelets, as jewelry making is a highly specialized craft. Hearing that Long Xiaoshan had made it himself,
she felt too embarrassed to ask for one.
She and Long Xiaoshan weren’t close; she couldn’t exactly ask him to make one for her too.
But she really did like the bracelet Chun Tao had, and she couldn’t stop looking at it.
Seeing Li ngjie’s longing gaze, Chun Tao said, "Xiaoshan, why not make one for ngjie too? She has been a great help to at school, tutoring in many subjects."
"No, no, I should buy it," Li ngjie quickly interjected.
Long Xiaoshan looked uncomfortable.
This was no ordinary item.
It was made with materials for spiritual artifacts; to be honest, its value was imasurable, at least far more expensive than the jade bracelets sold at auctions.
This was an item worth millions, how could he possibly give it away.
Although he indeed had so materials left, he had several other people to gift, and having only t Li ngjie for the second ti, he couldn’t bring himself to part with it; he was generous but not to that extent. And buying it was out of the question; even if Li ngjie was a wealthy second-generation, she could not afford his Magical Bracelet.
Long Xiaoshan’s troubled look did not escape Li ngjie’s eyes.
Li ngjie felt sowhat embarrassed and even more displeased; she was the belle of the Business School, usually courted by nurous n. She had received expensive jewelry worth tens of thousands, which she often didn’t accept.
Now, she was willing to buy one, and Long Xiaoshan was showing such difficulty.
Her proud self-esteem was also wounded.
Looking at the bracelet in Chun Tao’s hands, it didn’t seem to be made of particularly expensive materials; even if it was more expensive, it wouldn’t cost that much money, and she wasn’t asking for it for free.
"If it’s not possible, then forget it," said Li ngjie with a hint of displeasure in her tone.
Seeing that Li ngjie didn’t look too pleased, Chun Tao quickly tugged on Long Xiaoshan’s sleeve and said, "Xiaoshan."
Long Xiaoshan gave a bitter smile inwardly, realizing Chun Tao truly did not know the true value of the item.
But now that Chun Tao had spoken, it would seem inappropriate not to offer it. It might even cause discontent between Li ngjie and Chun Tao.
He thought for a mont, then took out a jade bead bracelet and said, "Li, I truly don’t have another one like Chun Tao’s, but I still have this bracelet here for you. Although the design is different, the effect is similar."
Li ngjie took the bracelet, which was obviously less refined in its crafting compared to Chun Tao’s, but it did have a lively luster that made her feel comfortable, distinct from ordinary jade artifacts. Plus, when she put it on, her body felt several degrees lighter, though she wasn’t sure if it was just her imagination.
She had wanted to proudly say she didn’t want it, but once she put it on, there was a feeling that made it hard to take off. She said, "How much money, I will pay you."
"No need, just consider it a gift. In return, just take a little more care of Chun Tao."
"That won’t do, I must pay. This is ice-like level, right? It should be worth two to three hundred thousand, I suppose. I have over three hundred thousand in this card; is that enough? If it’s not, I’ll withdraw more." Li ngjie, still agitated by Long Xiaoshan’s attitude, shoved a card into his hand, refusing to accept the bracelet for free.
Long Xiaoshan couldn’t help but marvel at just how wealthy students were nowadays.
Being able to co up with over three hundred thousand just like that.
But the value was still far less than that of the bracelet. At an auction, a similar bracelet was sold for one hundred million. Even accounting for auction price inflation, this bracelet could easily fetch tens of millions on the market.
Three hundred thousand wouldn’t even cover the cost.
Seeing Li ngjie’s insistence, it seed impossible not to accept, so he didn’t persist and said, "It’s enough, no need to withdraw more."
Seeing that Long Xiaoshan truly accepted the money.
Even though it was she who insisted, Li ngjie felt a bit like Long Xiaoshan was sowhat stingy, lacking the generosity expected of a man.
It was as if he couldn’t wait to take the money, accepting it as soon as it was offered.
Could he really be the small-ti farr Chun Tao spoke of?
That Bentley last ti was an anomaly.
She was starting to doubt again.
A few of them arrived at the parking lot, where Li ngjie said, "Are you driving? If you are, I’ll just ride with you, so we don’t need to take two cars."
Long Xiaoshan replied, "My car can’t fit everyone."
Li ngjie thought to herself, didn’t you drive a pickup? How can it not fit? Could it be that he simply does not want to take along? Then why did he invite in the first place—just to be polite?
Li ngjie’s opinion of Long Xiaoshan soured further as she said coldly, "If it’s not convenient, let’s forget it. I actually have sothing to do this afternoon. Taozi, you go eat with your boyfriend."
"Oh, ngjie." Chun Tao, who was rather thin-skinned, quickly grabbed her and said, "Don’t go. Xiaoshan, did you change cars or sothing? Even if our car is a bit old, it can still seat people, right?"
"I happened to bring a two-seater today," said Long Xiaoshan.
Li ngjie looked around and did not see a two-seater, except for a brand-new convertible Ferrari parked at a distance, which was a super expensive car. Even her family wouldn’t dare to buy such a car. She wondered whose it was; it certainly couldn’t be that miser Long Xiaoshan’s. Enjoy more content from .Côm
Thinking that Long Xiaoshan was making up excuses not to take her, her inner princess temperant flared up, challenging him to a point of no return, "Alright, go ahead and drive. I have my own car."
Li ngjie took out a car key and opened the door to a MINICOOPER.
Long Xiaoshan said, "Then I’ll go get my car."
He walked to a remote corner, took out his keys, and got into the Ferrari, then drove the car over.
Li ngjie’s eyes widened as she saw Long Xiaoshan actually driving the convertible Ferrari over, and she was speechless, while Chun Tao exclaid in surprise, "Xiaoshan, is this your new car?"
Although Chun Tao wasn’t too knowledgeable about car brands, the Ferrari’s ultra-sleek sports car design alone was enough for anyone to recognize that the vehicle was incredibly expensive.
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