The 5-storey Sincere Company, which is the first-class department store in the Far East.

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

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

American cans, French perfumes, and Scottish whiskies can all be found here.

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

When the company first opened in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, women at that time were affected by the "three obedience and four virtues" and were reluctant to show their heads, and as a result, no one applied for more than a month.

So Ma Yingbiao's original wife, Ms. Huo Qingtang, personally started as a salesperson in the cosmetics department, she is the daughter of a pastor, she was smart and studious when she was a teenager, and she likes to catch up with the new trend of the times.

Later, there were more female salesmen, all of whom were wearing uniform clothes, light makeup, smiling faces, and everyone looked like a peugeot.

This caused a sensation in Shanghai at the time.

As soon as Joblina stepped into the Sincere Department Store, she was really curious.

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

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

Joybrina wore a veiled hat, and no one else could see her beauty, so naturally she would not cause any commotion.

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

It's got it all here. There are even a few perfumes that are difficult to buy in Rome, but in Sincere Department Store, they were actually found by Giobrina.

"Chinese businessmen are very shrewd in doing business." Meng Shaoyuan introduced: "The person in charge of a department store like this will send a lot of people to be stationed in big cities in Europe or the United States, as long as there is any new trend and new product in the local area, they will know it as soon as possible, and purchase it, so most of the products are almost synchronized with the domestic and European and American markets." ”

It turned out that when she was in Italy, someone told Giobrina that she would not believe these words, but now that she has seen it with her own eyes, there is no doubt about it.

Meng Shaoyuan began to show his generosity a little.

Anything, if Jobrina showed some interest, someone would buy it for her at once.

For perfume alone, more than thirty bottles of eight brands were purchased.

That's how Jobrina likes to shop.

Fancy it, buy it.

Never think about price or anything like that.

It's a pity that her husband? Well, Jobrina actually sensed that her husband was having some financial problems, and he didn't act like before.

And now in Shanghai, she once again feels the joy of shopping.

After a turn in the Sincere Department Store, the accompanying ones had already delivered the purchased goods to the car twice.

Floors 1 to 3 are spacious shopping malls with 24 shopping mall departments, connected by a huge staircase.

The company has placed large glass cabinets in the mall, which has both display and storage functions, so that customers can freely browse the goods and reduce the sense of oppression.

On the fourth and fifth floors of the building, there is a hotel on the east side and a luxury hotel on the first floor.

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

Customers who enter the department store building initially only intend to buy clothes and daily necessities, but unexpectedly enter a place where they can eat, drink, play, and have fun, which is a form of store that has never been seen before in Shanghai, and the design of the building is so amazing that even foreigners are amazed and call it the world's market.

On the fifth floor, next to the hotel on the first floor of Dongya, there is a gold jewelry store called "Shengheng", which has always been known for selling expensive luxury goods.

As soon as Giobrina saw it, a fiery light immediately appeared in her eyes.

What woman doesn't love jewelry?

Meng Shaoyuan saw through the other party's thoughts, and while asking his subordinates to go to the hotel to book a private room first, he accompanied Jobbrina into Shengheng.

The manager here is a Cantonese person, and as soon as he saw the posture of the people who came in, he guessed the big customer.

First in English, then in Chinese: "Dear Sir and Madam, what can I do for you?" ”

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

The best, the most expensive.

This phrase is more useful than anything else.

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

Coming to the VIP room, the manager had coffee served to him, and then took out a few pieces of jewelry himself.

To be honest, the jewelry is good, and it is quite satisfactory to Giobrina.

"All of them." Meng Shaoyuan said directly.

"Ah, yes, sir, you have a lot of vision."

The manager complimented.

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

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

"What do you mean, sir?"

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

"Of course you will." The manager smiled: "Shengheng will always make all customers satisfied." ”

He called an employee and whispered a few words.

"Shengheng" began to clear the venue and closed the door.

This means that they are coming up with something really valuable.

This time, even Jobbrina's heart was full of curiosity.

"Please wait, sir, ma'am."

The manager walked out of the VIP room.

After a while, escorted by two security guards, the manager solemnly brought out an inconspicuous box.

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

Jobrina immediately let out an exclamation.

Inside the box is a necklace. Dazzling in brilliance, it exudes the most enchanting brilliance.

"This necklace is made in Hong Kong and is personally made by Mr. Kent, a master of British jewelry." The manager introduced without being humble or arrogant: "The whole body is made up of 26 pigeon's blood rubies, each of which is set with four diamonds, please see, each ruby looks like a blooming flower." The unbeatable design coupled with the expensive jewellery was purchased from Mr. Kent by our chairman who personally traveled to Hong Kong three years ago. ”

It can be seen that Giobrina is completely fascinated by this necklace, her eyes are fixed on this necklace, and she will not take it off for a second.

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

Meng Shaoyuan said, and picked up the necklace as if no one was around.

The manager hesitated for a moment, and could see that he had tried to stop it, but as soon as his hand moved, he quickly restrained himself.

Meng Shaoyuan personally wore this necklace around Giobrina's neck.

Jobrina found herself breathing heavily.

The manager immediately had a mirror brought in.

Jobrina only glanced in the mirror, and then couldn't help moaning:

"Oh my God, it's so beautiful."

"Madame is truly flawless with this necklace."

Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette: "Wear it, you don't have to take it off." ”

"What?"

Jobrina and the manager blurted out at the same time.

"It's too precious." Giobrina knew very well that the price of this jewel was far beyond the reach of her husband Rolrigani.

Although Meng Shaoyuan said that no matter what she fancies, someone will pay the bill.

But something so valuable?

The manager was equally surprised.

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

"Sir."

The manager said cautiously: "This necklace is worth a lot of money. ”

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

"You know, this necklace could have been sold for a higher price." The manager did not answer directly: "But now that the war is breaking out, people are more willing to store more cash in their hands for a rainy day, so this necklace has no price." The most important thing for a businessman is honesty, and I don't want to hide that from you. But in any case, it should not be less than $30,000. ”

Giobrina's face turned slightly pale.

It's too expensive.

This is equivalent to a middle-class American who has to go nearly 30 years without eating or drinking to be able to afford it.

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

To put it another way, the rent of the entire Sincere Company is only 22,000 US dollars a year!

Jobrina was ready to untie the necklace.

"Madam, I said, she is very worthy of you."

Meng Shaoyuan wrote a check and pushed it forward: "HSBC, you can call and check it now." ”

"Yes, sir, madam, please wait a moment."

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

"Charles."

Jobrina had already begun to call Meng Shao as Charles Meng: "I thank you for your kindness, and I am even more shocked by your generosity, but this is really too precious for me to accept such an expensive gift." ”

"Swords for heroes, necklaces for beauties. Madame, this necklace, in my opinion, is designed for you at all. Meng Shaoyuan said casually: "Are you really willing to take it off?" ”

He saw through it at a glance, and of course Giobrina was reluctant to take it off, even if she had to pay everything, she would get this necklace.

When I return to Italy and wear this necklace to the ball, I will become the brightest star.

God, how much property does His Majesty King Charles have, it is as if he has a treasure trove, and no matter how much money he needs, he can take it out.

The manager hurriedly walked in:

"Congratulations, ma'am, now you are the owner of this necklace!"