SFS Chapter 141 Liuli Pavilion
Chapter 141 Liuli Pavilion
After Lu Tingyan finished buying silk, she said to Lu Tianyu and Jun Moyuan excitedly, "Let's go! Let's go to Liuli Pavilion! I hope we won't meet that arrogant and domineering young lady again this time."
The three of them walked through the bustling streets and soon arrived in front of the Liuli Pavilion. The Liuli Pavilion looked simple yet elegant, with a carved wooden plaque hanging on the lintel, with the three characters "Liuli Pavilion" written on it in powerful strokes, exuding an extraordinary aura.
When the shopkeeper saw the guests coming in, his face was immediately filled with smiles, his eyes almost narrowed into slits. He took small steps and hurriedly came forward to greet them warmly. He bowed slightly and said in a flattering tone: "Dear guests, welcome to the Glass Pavilion. Our store has all kinds of gold and silver jewelry with novel styles and exquisite craftsmanship. You will definitely be satisfied."
Lu Tingyan smiled and said, "Boss, let's take a look first. We'll call you if we need anything."
The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly, bowed and said: "Okay, please feel free to choose. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me." Then he stepped aside and quietly observed their actions.
As Lu Tingyan looked at the jewelry, she exclaimed sincerely: "These jewelry are so beautiful, every piece is irresistible." Her eyes revealed her love for these exquisite accessories.
Lu Tingyan was attracted by the dazzling array of jewelry in the Glass Pavilion, but she still couldn't find the one that completely moved her. She carefully browsed every piece of jewelry, from delicate earrings to gorgeous necklaces, all of which showed the craftsman's exquisite craftsmanship and unique design concept. However, while appreciating them, she couldn't help but feel a little expectation in her heart, hoping to discover more beautiful things she had never seen before.
So, she turned to the shopkeeper beside her, and with a look of inquiry and expectation, she explained: "Shopkeeper, the jewelry here is indeed very exquisite, but I wonder if there are other more special or more precious styles in the store besides these on display?"
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper showed a mysterious smile on his face. He stroked his beard gently and said slowly, "Young girl, you have a good eye. Our Liuli Pavilion has more treasures than these. If you are interested, you may follow me to the second floor. There are many treasures of our store, each of which is unique and priceless."
Hearing the shopkeeper's words, Lu Tingyan's eyes suddenly sparkled with excitement. She couldn't wait to see those legendary treasures, so she quickly said, "That's great! Please take us upstairs to have a look."
Jun Moyuan and the others also agreed upon seeing this. They followed Lu Tingyan and stepped onto the stairs leading to the second floor. As their steps gradually rose higher, they seemed to be about to unveil a mysterious veil and enter a world full of surprises and miracles.
The shopkeeper led a few people to shuttle between the dazzling shelves on the second floor, introducing the characteristics and meanings of each piece of jewelry from time to time.
Lu Tingyan's eyes were deeply attracted by a hairpin inlaid with colorful glass beads. The hairpin was simple in shape yet gorgeous. The glass beads were shining brilliantly in the sunlight, as if they could capture all the beautiful colors in the world.
"Shopkeeper, does this hairpin have a name?" Lu Tingyan asked, pointing at the hairpin.
The shopkeeper smiled and explained, "This hairpin is called 'Beautiful Dreams and Flowing Lights' and is one of the treasures of our Glass Pavilion. These colorful glass beads are taken from the purest ore in the deep sea and are carefully polished through dozens of processes. It means that the wearer can have a beautiful life like a dream."
After hearing this, Lu Tingyan's eyes flashed with love. She stared at the exquisite jewelry, her heart full of desire for it. However, when the shopkeeper quoted the price of "five hundred taels", she couldn't help but hesitate. This price was far beyond her original budget, which made her feel a little embarrassed.
"Five hundred taels..." Lu Tingyan repeated the price softly, frowning slightly. She looked at Jun Moyuan with a hint of inquiry and help in her eyes.
Seeing this, Jun Moyuan's lips curled up into a gentle smile. He knew that Lu Tingyan loved this jewelry, and he also understood her dilemma at the moment. So, he gently patted Lu Tingyan's shoulder and said in an encouraging tone: "If you like it, buy it. You can make money again, but it's not easy to find something you like."
When Lu Tingyan heard Jun Moyuan's words, a warm current surged in her heart. She looked at Jun Moyuan gratefully, then took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind. She looked at the shopkeeper again and said firmly: "Okay, then this is it. Shopkeeper, please help me pack it up."
Upon seeing this, the shopkeeper quickly responded with a smile: "Okay, miss, you are so straightforward! I'll pack it up for you right away." As he spoke, he swiftly put the jewelry into a brocade box, carefully wrapped it with silk, and then handed it to Lu Tingyan.
At this time, Lu Tianyu, who was standing by, took a fancy to a pair of glass earrings carved with plum blossom patterns. He picked them up gently and said to Lu Tingyan, "Sister, how about this pair of earrings? The plum blossoms are so beautifully carved, I think mother will like them."
Lu Tingyan examined them carefully and nodded in praise, "It's really good, both grand and elegant, suitable for my mother's status." After that, she turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, I want this pair of earrings too."
The shopkeeper was smiling and was about to respond when he saw Jun Moyuan walk to a necklace made of colored glass beads and stop. He gently picked up the necklace and said to Lu Tingyan, "Tingyan, this necklace matches the clothes you are wearing today very well. Why don't you try it?"
The necklace is based on a silver chain, strung with glass beads of different sizes and colors. Each one is like a carefully selected work of art, which is both independent and harmonious, exuding an indescribable charm. Lu Tingyan took the necklace and put it on gently with the help of Jun Moyuan. The person in the bronze mirror seemed to be lit up instantly, and the whole person became lively.
"So beautiful." Jun Moyuan exclaimed sincerely. His eyes fell on Lu Tingyan's fair and slender neck. The dazzling diamond necklace exuded a charming light, as dazzling as the twinkling stars in the night sky.
Lu Tianyu looked at it carefully, nodded and praised: "This necklace suits you very well. It will make you even more lovely when you wear it." There was a hint of pampering and pride in his eyes, as if he was appreciating a precious work of art.
Jun Moyuan also smiled and said, "She is indeed very beautiful, and it suits your temperament very well." His voice was low and magnetic, with an indescribable charm.
After hearing their compliments, Lu Tingyan felt very happy and her face was filled with a happy smile. She stroked the necklace gently, feeling the silky touch, and her heart was filled with joy. She turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Shopkeeper, I want this necklace."
The shopkeeper quickly responded: "Okay, you have good taste. This necklace is the treasure of our store, it's one-of-a-kind." His face was full of flattery, and there was a shrewdness in his eyes.
Lu Tingyan nodded with satisfaction, carefully put the necklace back into the jewelry box, and continued to choose other jewelry. Her eyes moved among the many exquisite jewels, and finally stopped at a pair of earrings. The earrings were uniquely shaped in the shape of two butterflies, with colorful gems inlaid on their wings, lifelike, as if they could spread their wings and fly at any time.
Lu Tingyan picked up the earrings and examined them carefully, with a satisfied smile on her face. She turned to look at the shopkeeper and asked softly, "Shopkeeper, how much do these earrings cost?"
The shopkeeper took the earrings with a smile, a shrewd look in his eyes. He carefully examined the earrings and slowly said, "Dear guest, this pair of earrings is a fine product of our store! They are of high quality and exquisite craftsmanship, so the price... naturally won't be too cheap."
Lu Tingyan frowned slightly, put the earrings back to their original place reluctantly, and sighed softly: "Alas, it is indeed a bit expensive. Shopkeeper, can you lower the price a little bit? After all, I really like this pair of earrings."
The shopkeeper showed an embarrassment, shook his head gently, and said: "Dear guest, I have already quoted you the most favorable price. The operating costs of our store are quite high, and it is really difficult to make concessions. But seeing that you like it so much, I can consider giving you some small gifts as compensation."
Lu Tingyan was silent for a moment, and after secretly calculating in her heart, she finally made up her mind and said, "Well, since the shopkeeper insists so much, I will buy this pair of earrings."
At this moment, a clerk suddenly came to the shopkeeper's ear and whispered something. The shopkeeper's face changed slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Dear guest, I just heard from the clerk that you were interested in buying jewelry from our store last time, but Miss Liang bought it first. In this case, I will give you some discounts, just to make a good relationship with you."
Hearing this, Lu Tingyan's face was filled with joy. She quickly thanked the shopkeeper, her voice full of gratitude: "Thank you, shopkeeper. You are so kind! Not only did you help me choose such beautiful jewelry, but you also gave me such a favorable price."
Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper smiled even more brilliantly. He nodded to show that he accepted the thank you and continued, "Little girl, you have a good eye. The jewelry you picked are all the best in the store. The total is 2,682 taels. Since you are so satisfied, I will give you a small change and give you 2,600 taels."
After hearing this, Lu Tingyan felt even more satisfied. She readily agreed to the shopkeeper's price and paid the full amount. After the transaction was completed, she told Qingfeng to take the jewelry box handed over by the shopkeeper.
Jun Moyuan couldn't help but smile when he saw Lu Tingyan's happy face. He knew that these jewels were not just decorations for Lu Tingyan, but also a testimony of her good mood and happy life. So, he gently patted Lu Tingyan's shoulder and said softly: "Sister Yan'er, I'm glad you like it. Let's go, there are still many places waiting for us to visit."
Lu Tianyu smiled and said, "Yes, as long as my sister is happy. But we haven't given gifts to dad and brothers yet."
Lu Tingyan nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She took Jun Moyuan's hand and skipped out of the Liuli Pavilion.