The texture of the wooden pendant was very fine and it felt warm and nice being held.
Su Wan loved it so much that she couldnât put it down. She looked at it repeatedly and her love for the wooden pendant only grew stronger.
Jiang Xuecheng saw Su Wanâs eyes lingering on the wooden pendant and knew she had taken a fancy to it.
âWan Wan, if you like the pendant, just buy it.â
Jiang Xuecheng thought Su Wan would pay for it directly but she held up that pendant and showed Jiang Xuecheng the poem on it.
âMy grandfather has been praising you. He says youâre a scholar and understands the studies of Chinese ancient civilization. You should know the origin of this poem, shouldnât you?â
Jiang Xuecheng raised his brows, not expecting Su Wan to make things difficult for him using this poem. Was she taking revenge on him for ridiculing her for being too heavy and causing the broken bicycle chain?
When Su Wan saw Jiang Xuecheng keeping silent, she thought he didnât know the answer. So, feeling pleased with herself, she raised her brows and smiled.
âThis poem is very famous and you donât know it. It shows youâre a fake scholar. Let me tell you, the author of this poem is...â
Before Su Wan could provide an answer, Jiang Xuecheng beat her to it.
âThe author is Fan Chengda, a poet of Southern Song Dynasty. The source is from âCar Far Away.ââ
âWan Wan, not only do I know its source but Iâve also memorized the whole poem. Do you believe me?â
When the clear and melodious voice entered her ears, Su Wanâs eyes widened.
She glanced speechlessly at Jiang Xuecheng. Actually, Su Wan knew the source and the author of this poem because she had a special liking for ancient poetry.
However, she had never seen a single book of ancient poetry on his book shelves!
Jiang Xuecheng smiled elegantly and its radian was exceptionally charming. âYour husband has the ability to remember whatever he has read. Wan Wan, you donât have to display your slight skill in front of me.â
This narcissist!
Su Wan pouted in frustration. âAlright, youâre the smartest in the world. I admit defeat.â
Even if Jiang Xuecheng could memorize âCar Far Awayâ in its entirety, Su Wan believed he would not know every poem. She would pick a few ancient poetries which werenât as famous a few days later to test him.
âWomen always say what they donât mean.â
Totally unconcerned, Jiang Xuecheng looked up. His dark and deep eyes curved up a little and his elegant demeanor was compelling.
No matter from which angle one looked at this man, he was perfect and flawless.
Suddenly, Su Wanâs heart skipped a beat. To cover her obsession, she lowered her head to tidy her hair, pretending to groom herself.
âAlright, all I know is that I like this pendant. Letâs pay!â
Jiang Xuecheng looked at her steadily. His eyes were sparkling and he showed a clear smile. He could see Su Wan was bashful through her red ears but did not expose her.
Those who were familiar with Su Wan could read her like an open book.
âLetâs go.â
Jiang Xucheng put his hands into his pocket and walked toward the cashier quickly.
Su Wan caught up to his pace. She took the wooden pendant carved with the ancient poem carefully and joyfully.
This shop was very small. Before both of them walked to the cashier, the lady shop owner saw Su Wan staring at the pendant.
It looked like she could make a business deal today!
The lady shop owner smiled immediately and started to promote non-stop.
âAh, so, both of you like pendants. Would you like to buy a few more? We have many other pendants like zodiac pendants, little fish pendants...â
Su Wan didnât like the lady shop ownerâs persistent manner of selling. She pursed her lips and her smile was faint.
âNo thank you, just this please. How much is it?â
The middle-aged shop owner examined their dressing once again. She couldnât see the brand of their clothing but instinctively felt that they both dressed well.
The lady shop owner tried showing her two fingers, âSince youâre the first two customers to visit our shop today, Iâll give you a special price. This pendant is two hundred dollars.â
The moment she finished talking, she grasped her fingers and a sense of uneasiness appeared in her eyes.
She wouldnât tell them that the wholesale price of the pendant was less than fifteen dollars. Looking at this little couple, she thought they should be ignorant of the market price...
Jiang Xuecheng and Su Wan did not speak and the lady shop owner misunderstood that they felt it was too expensive. So, she started to ramble again.
âPlease donât think itâs expensive. This pendant is made of black walnut tree and itâs handmade. If you buy this, itâs absolutely worth your money!â
She paused and then continued, âLook at the words âTo be united foreverâ carved on the pendant. Both of you would definitely grow old together!â
Jiang Xuecheng heard the shop owner chatter away and felt she was irritating. He couldnât help frowning.
âWeâll take it.â
Upon hearing him, the lady shop owner was surprised. After regaining her senses, her face lit up with happiness. âSure!â
Just as she excitedly went to look for a gift bag, Su Wan stopped her.
âAunty, Iâm sorry, I think I donât want this!â
As Su Wan spoke, she looked at Jiang Xuecheng. A sly smile appeared on her face as she said, âXuecheng, I think this pendant is too expensive. Letâs go to the next shop to take a look.â
Jiang Xuecheng raised his brows as he looked at Su Wan. He was uncertain as to what Su Wan was thinking.
Didnât she like that pendant just now?
It was only two hundred dollars. To Jiang Xuecheng, even if the amount had a few more zeros behind the two hundred, he didnât mind.
The lady shop owner heard Su Wan grumble that the pendant was too expensive and panicked. How could she let them go so easily when she finally had customers?
She tugged Su Wanâs sleeves. Besides having urgency, she had a sullen look.
âHow could you do this? Just now, Mr. Handsome said heâll have it. How could you go back on your words now?â
âWe have not paid.â
Su Wan frowned as she reminded her. She had always disliked strangers touching her and immediately wished to push her hand away.
Unexpectedly, the middle-aged woman was fierce. She seized Su Wanâs sleeves and didnât want to let go.
âNowadays, people donât practice buying and selling by force, do they?â
The low and deep male voice sounded in the shop. The person who spoke was like a born king. Just a light sentence uttered by him with his powerful tone made one wish to submit to him.
The lady shop ownerâs body trembled and she unconsciously loosened her grip on Su Wanâs hand.
This handsome man looked so gentle when he stood beside Su Wan. How could he turn into a terrifying man in the blink of an eye?
The shop owner murmured in her heart for a while and her fierce look was replaced with a warm smile of a business woman.
âWhy donât I give you a fifty percent discount? This is a small business. I really canât lower the price anymore...â