Ancestral Wealth Inheritance System

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This was an exceedingly simple diamond necklace, the kind that didn't need to be paired with a formal dress to reveal its distinctive luxury. Instead, it had a warm appeal that made it suitable even for ordinary occasions.

The most unforgettable aspect was the pendant composed of an angel wing-shaped blue gemstone and a heart-shaped red gemstone, sculpted with a craftsmanship akin to divine artistry. This necklace could truly be called the store's crowning treasure.

Fang Jueyu noticed the flash of awe in Guo Xinyu's eyes when she saw the necklace. Although she quickly suppressed it, his keen eyes captured the moment.

"Do you like it?"

Guo Xinyu shook her head. It was clear from the first glance that this necklace was worth a fortune. She didn't want Fang Jueyu to spend so much money to buy it.

"Guo Xinyu, you're a terrible liar!" Fang Jueyu playfully tapped her nose.

"Is this necklace for sale?" Fang Jueyu asked directly.

"I'm sorry, sir, this is the treasure of our store and is not for sale. You may look at other necklaces. We have some similar pendant styles."

"Please call your manager for me!" Fang Jueyu took out a VIP card once more. He knew that some decisions in the store couldn't be made by the employees, but perhaps the manager could request permission from higher up.

This was meant to be the first Valentine's gift for Guo Xinyu, and he was determined to muster all his power to buy it. If all else failed, he was even willing to purchase this store or the entire group behind it!

"This..." Seeing the card, the employees knew this matter was beyond their control, and they quickly called the manager. It so happened that on this special day, the manager was nearby.

Soon, a man in his thirties rushed over. His apparent role was the store manager, but only a few people knew that he was one of the candidates to inherit Hong's Jewelry!

Hong's Jewelry was an old store that had existed for over a hundred years. The whole family was in the jewelry business, choosing the best candidate from each generation as an heir. The selection method naturally depended on ability, and performance was the best measure of ability!

This generation of the Hong Family had six outstanding young members, each assigned to manage a store. The year's performance would serve as their final assessment!

To prevent vicious competition, none of the candidates were allowed to use personal connections. They could only think of ways to maximize their store's profits through management strategies or other means.

Hong's Jewelry focused on high-end pieces, so most items were expensive and were hard to sell. The relatively lower-end pieces couldn't bring substantial earnings.

Hong Yang's current situation was dire. Most of the year had passed, yet his performance ranked fourth. His cousin, Hong Yu, had sold several necklaces valued at millions and even tens of millions in the first half of the year. His revenue was at least double Hong Yang's—creating a gap of tens of millions or even over a hundred million!

Each store had a crowning treasure meant to attract customers, and in principle, those treasures weren't for sale. Losing such a piece meant losing the store's most eye-catching attraction, naturally reducing revenue.

So when Hong Yang heard of someone wanting to buy their store's crowning treasure, he rushed over. Firstly, he wanted to see who dared to make such a bold offer. Secondly, if the person truly had the financial means to buy it, they might be worth befriending.

Although the family prohibited the use of personal relationships, clients met during business dealings didn't count!

"Sir, our manager has arrived!" An employee pointed at the sharply dressed man hurrying through the door.

"Manager, this gentleman wants to purchase our crowning treasure."

"Got it, you may tend to your work. I'll handle this customer," Hong Yang instructed.

"Hello, are you the manager of this store? My girlfriend really likes this necklace, so I'd like to know if there's any way to purchase it?" Fang Jueyu asked directly.

"Sir, if I may, let me introduce the necklace first!" Hong Yang was in no rush to close a deal.

Fang Jueyu nodded; he was indeed interested in the details of this necklace.

"This diamond necklace is called Angel's Heart. The pendant features two 13.5-carat blue diamonds and a 20.6-carat red diamond crafted together using a fusion technique, making it nearly seamless!"

"Angel's Heart, what a lovely name!" Fang Jueyu nodded. He had initially thought they were rubies and sapphires, but to his surprise, they were rare colored diamonds, making the price likely astronomical.

He recalled that the pendant of the necklace dubbed the Heart of the Ocean was more than a 40-carat blue diamond, a virtual national treasure. And of course, the gryphon diamond statue on his Sun God was priceless.

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"The necklace contains 208 diamonds, designed by an international master. Once completed, it was placed in Hong Group's headquarters, valued at 38 million US Dollars!"

"So expensive!" Guo Xinyu couldn't help exclaiming at the price; it was astronomical.

"It's too expensive! Let's look at something else." Guo Xinyu tugged on Fang Jueyu's sleeve, trying to pull him away.

"It's alright, as long as you like it, the price isn't too steep!" Fang Jueyu patted Guo Xinyu's head. "I could earn back this amount of money in moments!"

Fang Jueyu glanced at his liquid assets. Since the task began a month ago, the 500 billion US Dollar balance had become 503.2 billion. He honestly wished the necklace had a couple more zeros on its price tag.

To Hong Yang's ears, this was thunderous. Someone actually claimed 38 million US Dollars was nothing, even earning it back in moments. Did this young man think he was the world's richest?

"Manager, may I have your name?"

"To be honest, my surname is Hong, and this Hong's Jewelry is my family's enterprise," Hong Yang candidly replied.

"That's great, so you should have the authority, right? I'll take the necklace. Name your price!" Fang Jueyu said with grandiosity.

"Sir, I'm afraid that's not very convenient. This Angel's Heart is our store's most valuable piece, meant to attract customers. If you were to buy it, we'd likely lose a lot of business," Hong Yang smiled wryly.

"How about this, let me put it another way. What conditions would Manager Hong need to sell me the Angel's Heart?"

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"My surname is Fang."

"Mr. Fang, to be honest, the Angel's Heart isn't unsellable. It's just that I need it to bring revenue to this store." Hong Yang opened up.

Fang Jueyu had shown a prestigious VIP card from Plaza Square, so there was no questioning his financial capability. To certain individuals, some things weren't off-limits to discuss. Hong Yang explained his family's situation to Fang Jueyu.

"I'm really sorry, but the Angel's Heart can't be sold to you now. If you're truly interested, you can check back with me at the end of the year. By then, the Angel's Heart wouldn't bear such importance," Hong Yang explained.

"I see." Fang Jueyu understood what Hong Yang meant and found the internal selection process of these big families genuinely unique.

Suddenly, Fang Jueyu had a lightbulb moment. He might just put some of his money to good use this time!

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