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The taxi stopped at the entrance of the bustling Nanjing Road pedestrian street.

Jiang Chen paid the fare and plunged into the surging crowd.

The surrounding area is filled with towering buildings, huge GG signs gleam, and the air is filled with the aromas of various delicacies and the smells of luxury goods.

He ignored the flashy shops and headed straight for the Lao Feng Xiang flagship store, which occupied a prime corner location.

The golden signboard gleamed in the sunlight, and two enormous stone lions squatted at the entrance, exuding an extraordinary grandeur.

As soon as you step into the store, a warm breeze mixed with a faint fragrance hits you.

Jiang Chen was momentarily dazed by the scene before him.

Everything in sight is gold!

Under the bright spotlights, various gold ornaments are displayed in the glass cabinets: necklaces, bracelets, rings, pendants... each piece shimmering with the light that represents wealth and power.

There weren't many customers in the shop; most were well-dressed middle-aged men and women who spoke softly, and the whole environment exuded an air of aloofness and prestige.

A middle-aged woman who looked like a manager, wearing a well-fitting black suit and a name tag pinned to her chest, was leaning against the counter talking to another sales assistant.

She saw Jiang Chen come in and glanced at him up and down.

When she saw that Jiang Chen was young and dressed in casual clothes of an unidentifiable brand, a faint hint of disdain unconsciously crept into her eyes and brows.

In her view, most of these young people are just browsing around or buying a small pendant weighing a gram or two for their girlfriends; they are not big customers at all.

She didn't even bother to move, only slightly raising her chin to signal a young guide dog next to her to greet her.

Jiang Chen took all of this in, sneered inwardly, but couldn't be bothered to argue with her.

He's not here to vent his anger; he's here to "print money."

He ignored the manager's arrogant gaze and walked straight to the innermost counter.

The counters here display the most extravagant and heaviest bracelets and necklaces.

"Hello there."

Jiang Chen nodded to the young sales assistant who quickly caught up with him.

"Bring out this heaviest bracelet so I can take a look."

His finger pointed directly at the gold bracelet in the very center of the counter, the one that looked the thickest, the shiniest, and the most "ostentatious."

The young sales assistant paused for a moment, but still professionally put on gloves and carefully took out the bracelet.

"Sir, you have excellent taste."

Just then, the middle-aged woman who looked like a manager strolled over unhurriedly with her arms crossed, taking over the conversation from the young sales assistant.

She placed the bracelet on a red velvet tray and introduced it in a languid tone:

"This is from our 'Wealth and Heritage' series. It's made of 999 pure gold, solidly crafted, and weighs 58.8 grams."

She glanced at Jiang Chen, a faint sneer playing on her lips.

"Based on today's gold price in our store, 608 yuan per gram, that's a total of 35,749 yuan, plus the processing fee..."

She deliberately stated the price clearly, her tone implying that "you definitely can't afford it, just listen and forget about it."

Jiang Chen completely ignored her offer.

He reached out and picked up the gold bracelet directly from the tray.

It feels heavy as soon as you pick it up!

Generous portion!

The cool and heavy touch instantly made him imagine the look of surprise and joy on his mother's face when she put on the bracelet.

"This is it."

Jiang Chen weighed it in his hand and said without looking up.

"what?"

The manager and the young sales assistant were both stunned.

Is that it... settled?

Didn't you even ask about the price?

Before they could even react, Jiang Chen's next words nearly made their jaws drop to the floor.

"I'll also get my mom a gold necklace of the same weight, and the style has to be one that looks luxurious."

Same quantity?

That's nearly sixty grams!

That adds up to over 70,000!

The young sales assistant's eyes lit up instantly, her breathing quickened, and she quickly turned to another counter to find a matching necklace.

The middle-aged manager's disdain and laziness vanished instantly, replaced by shock and disbelief.

She misjudged him!

This is no poor student at all; he's clearly a real tycoon pretending to be weak while actually being strong!

Jiang Chen's gaze then turned to the men's jewelry counter next to him.

"My dad has big hands, so I'll get him the widest gold thumb ring."

His demands were simple and direct.

"I want the kind that looks the most imposing!"

Yes, yes, yes!

The young sales assistant had already pushed the manager aside, her enthusiasm burning like a ball of fire.

She quickly took out a huge gold ring, which was carved with dragons and phoenixes, glittering with gold and exuding a strong "boss" aura.

"Sir, look! This 'Dragon Soaring Across the Seas' thumb ring is our store's prized possession! It's handcrafted and exudes a special air of grandeur befitting the boss! Absolutely impressive!"

Jiang Chen glanced at the tacky yet undeniably gleaming gold thumb ring and nodded in satisfaction.

Although he thought it was incredibly ugly.

But my dad, with his tendency to boast after a few drinks, would definitely love that kind of thing!

Once it's displayed on the card table, it can dazzle everyone within a ten-mile radius!

"Okay, I'll take it too!"

Jiang Chen waved his hand decisively.

Soon, a bracelet, a necklace, and a large thumb ring—three glittering gold "treasures"—were placed on the velvet cloth of the counter, almost dazzling everyone's eyes.

The few customers scattered around were also attracted by the commotion and cast surprised glances at the scene.

The middle-aged manager's expression had completely changed.

She picked up the calculator herself, her fingers flying across the keys, her face plastered with a fawning smile.

"Sir, the total is 112,880 yuan. You are a valued customer of our store, so I'll round it down to 112,880 yuan for you!"

She thought this discount would save face a little.

However, Jiang Chen simply took the bank card out of his wallet slowly.

"Snapped!"

A soft sound.

He gently placed the bank card on the gleaming glass counter.

"No need to round down."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire corner.

"The original price is 112880."

He watched the manager's expression shift from shock to stunned silence, and then to ecstasy, and felt a surge of secret pleasure.

This is exactly the effect I wanted!

I'm not here to buy gold, I'm here to print money!

By rounding down the eighty yuan, the system might lose several hundred or even a thousand yuan in rebates!

He understood this better than anyone else!

"Swipe your card."

Jiang Chen pushed the POS machine in front of him, picked up his bank card, and inserted it without hesitation.

Enter your password.

Click OK.

The entire movement was performed in one smooth, fluid motion.