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Chapter 113 Buying a Gift Reveals True Feelings

Meanwhile, in a boutique jewelry store, Zhu Suosuo pulled Jiang Nansun to the men's jewelry counter and asked, "Nansun, can you help me see which of these two items looks the best?"

"I think this tie is nice, and this scarf is also quite pretty."

Jiang Nansun pointed to two of them, "Both of them are beautiful, but the styles are understated, which suits Teacher Han's temperament very well."

Zhu Suosuo nodded upon hearing this, turned to the saleswoman behind the counter, and asked with a smile, "Hello, how much are this tie and this scarf?"

"Hello ma'am, this tie costs 1850 yuan, and this scarf costs 1150 yuan."

The saleswoman pointed to the tie and scarf in Zhu Suosuo's hands and politely replied, "You have excellent taste. Both of these are the most popular styles this year and are very well-received."

Speaking of which, you've come at just the right time today; usually, we have to order and restock a week in advance!

Zhu Suosuo nodded, becoming more and more satisfied with what she saw, but then her brows furrowed slightly as she thought of something.

After accompanying Nan Sun to buy gifts, she now wanted to use her own money to buy Han Tao some gifts as well, so that she could truly express her feelings.

Unfortunately, she only had a budget of 2000 yuan, which meant she could only buy one item at most. However, she particularly liked scarves and ties and wished she could buy them all.

Although she still had the money Han Tao had given her, she only had 2000 yuan in her own bag. That was a little bit of savings she had saved each month. She originally had more than 10,000 yuan, but she spent most of it yesterday on work clothes.

Thinking of this, she pulled Jiang Nansun aside, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then lowered her voice to say, "Nansun, I don't have enough money. Can you lend me 1000 yuan? I'll pay you back once I start working at Jingyan Group and get my salary!"

Jiang Nansun glanced at her and asked curiously, "Suosuo, didn't Teacher Han give you money?"

"He gave me money, but I can't just use his money to buy him gifts."

Zhu Suosuo gently shook her head: "Although I can't afford anything too expensive, I must use my own money to express my feelings."

As she spoke, she counted on her fingers: "Tie 1850, scarf 1150, total 3000 yuan."

But I only have 2000, so I have no choice but to ask you for help in this emergency!

"I'm sorry, Suosuo, I only have a little over 500 left." Jiang Nansun shook her head helplessly and frowned. "After our last argument, I returned my bank card to my dad. I gave half of the remaining cash to Zhang Anren, and the other half was almost used up just now when I bought a gift."

As you know, Zhang Anren is just a teaching assistant and doesn't have much money. If the gift is too meager, I'm afraid my dad will say something disapproving and embarrass Zhang Anren.

Upon hearing Jiang Nansun say that the money had all been given to Zhang Anren to buy gifts, Zhu Suosuo frowned: "Doesn't Zhang Anren regularly deposit some money in the bank every month? How could he possibly want your money?"

"It's not a gift, it's a loan!" Fearing that she might misunderstand Zhang Anren, Jiang Nansun quickly explained, "I lent him that money voluntarily, and he will pay me back a portion of it each month as basic living expenses after he receives his salary."

"You know I spend money like water, so it's best to let Zhang Anren manage this money. That way, it'll be a long-term, sustainable income!"

After listening, Zhu Suosuo said speechlessly, "He pursued you when he was in graduate school, right? So you've been dating for almost three years."

Even if he saves two thousand every month, he should have at least fifty thousand in his bank account. Why would he need to borrow money from you to buy things?

"Hehehe, that's what makes Zhang Anren so reliable and dependable!" Jiang Nansun said proudly. "He once said that you should always leave room for maneuver and prepare a backup plan so that you won't be left with nowhere to retreat."

So saving some money every month is Zhang Anren's way of planning a fallback for us. We won't take this money unless absolutely necessary, and we can only use it when there's really no other way.

I'll lend him the money to buy the gift first, and then he'll pay me back a portion each month.

That way he won't have to touch that money, and I can get two thousand yuan to spend every month for six months. Isn't that great!

Hearing Jiang Nansun's answer, Zhu Suosuo sighed helplessly, "Zhang Anren is really rational. Only a naive and innocent person like you would be proud of that."

Saving money is important, but making money is even more important. Money isn't something you save; you have to find ways to earn it. Increasing your income is the only real way to make money!

"That's still better than just spending your own family's money," Jiang Nansun retorted instinctively. "I admire Zhang Anren's hardworking spirit; how much money he earns doesn't matter!"

"My dear Princess Jiang, you don't know how lucky you are. You'll have your share of hardship later. When you can't even afford clothes that cost a few hundred yuan, you'll realize how valuable money is!"

Zhu Suosuo sighed and rubbed her forehead. Without waiting for her reply, she turned around and said, "Never mind, I'm not talking to you anymore. I'll just buy Brother Han that scarf."

The remaining money is enough to buy a decent water bottle; he talks a lot during lectures every day, so it will come in handy.

After saying that, she walked back to the counter and looked at the smiling saleswoman: "Excuse me, could you give me a discount on that tie?"

The saleswoman replied sweetly, "Madam, don't you want the scarf?"

To celebrate our store's anniversary sale, we can only offer a maximum discount of 5% on single items, but you can get 15% off when you buy two items together!

Zhu Suosuo was pleasantly surprised upon hearing this. When her gaze fell on Jiang Nansun's hands, her eyes suddenly lit up: "It's settled! This tie and that scarf, 3000 yuan, 15% off, 2550 yuan!"

After saying that, she looked at the dumbfounded Jiang Nansun and said, "Nansun, let me use your five hundred-odd yuan; it's just enough!"

"More than five hundred? Let me do the math—" Jiang Nansun took out his wallet and rummaged through it. "I have exactly five hundred and eighty yuan here. Add your two thousand, and it's two thousand five hundred and eighty. There's still thirty left. I'll treat you to milk tea later."

Zhu Suosuo nodded happily: "Nan Sun, then you can cover it for me, and I'll pay you back with interest later."

"Oh dear, we were talking about whether I'd pay it back or not," Jiang Nansun said with a smile, handing over the money.

Zhu Suosuo turned and walked to the counter, placing 2,580 yuan on it: "Could you please wrap both of these up for me? I'll give you a 15% discount, right?"

"Yes, ma'am, that's 2550 yuan in total."

The saleswoman skillfully operated the cash register, deftly packed the two items, and handed them over with both hands: "Here are your items, please take them. Welcome to visit us again."

Zhu Suosuo took the exquisite shopping bag, her eyes and brows filled with a satisfied smile.

She gently patted the bag and said to Jiang Nansun, "Didn't Zhang Anren say he was coming? Why hasn't he arrived yet? It's already noon."

Jiang Nansun smiled and said, "The department head had something to discuss with him. He just sent me a message. Let's meet at the cafeteria."

"Alright, whatever makes you happy." Zhu Suosuo glanced at him, hesitated, and finally just sighed, "Let's go, I'll ask Brother Han if he wants to come along, we can give him the gift then."

Jiang Nansun nodded, and the two walked out of the jewelry store side by side. Zhu Suosuo's steps were much lighter.

Although he had spent all his savings and was in debt to Jiang Nansun, he felt particularly at ease knowing that the gift was bought with his own money.