Chapter 2302

Peony flowers and tree peonies look very similar. However, tree peonies have more leaves. This makes them look less unique and proud than tree peonies. Instead, they seem friendly and approachable.

Xie Xinlian was not a proud person. Naturally, she liked the look of tree peonies.

"This peony ring is nice. Let me see it." A familiar stranger appeared. It was Jia Yao.

Zhu Yanyi did not expect Jia Yao to be here. A young man stood beside her. Their relationship was clearly special. It looked like a sugar daddy and a kept woman. Given Jia Yao’s current situation, having a sponsor was quite normal.

"Miss, this is a tree peony design," the salesperson reminded her. The salesperson did not look down on her for confusing the two. After all, tree peonies and peonies looked very similar.

"Tree peony? So it is not a peony. I do not want it. Show me the peony one. Only rural people buy tree peonies." Jia Yao spoke while looking at Zhu Yanyi. She looked down on them.

Zhu Yanyi ignored her completely.

Xie Xinlian asked Zhu Yanyi, "Do you know her?"

Zhu Yanyi said calmly, "This is Jia Yao."

Xie Xinlian understood. This was the actress who tried to force her way into Cheng Chen’s life. Xie Xinlian did not look down on actresses, but she disliked Jia Yao. She said directly, "Salesperson, I will buy this tree peony ring. Also, show me a square ring." Once she decided, no one else could buy it. This was a common practice.

As expected, the salesperson put the ring away to package it. Then, she returned with a square ring. "May I ask who this is for?"

Xie Xinlian smiled lightly. "The flower ring is for me. The square ring is for my husband." She began looking for a square ring suitable for Zhu Shun Yao.

"Mom, how about this square ring? The style is generous. The gold weight is also appropriate. It is not too luxurious, but people will not look down on it." Zhu Yanli pointed to a square ring with a pine tree pattern.

Xie Xinlian looked at it and nodded slightly. "Good. Let’s take these two. Please issue the invoice. I will go pay."

"Mom, we came out with you. Do we still need you to pay? You are losing face." Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

Taishu Yuanxiang laughed lightly. "Indeed, Mom. We will pay for this."

Zhu Yanyi pointed to a tree peony bracelet and a wide character bracelet nearby. "Salesperson, please wrap these two items too. Since the brother and sister-in-law are buying the rings, we will buy the bracelet and chain. It is to celebrate Mom and Dad’s thirty-second wedding anniversary."

"You two are so playful." Xie Xinlian looked at her two daughters speechlessly.

Zhu Yanli said, "We mean it sincerely. When you and Dad celebrated your pearl wedding, Ani was studying away, and I was raising Xiaozhi. You did not celebrate at all. This time, we must celebrate properly for you."

Zhu Yanyi nodded with a smile. "Exactly." She was happy that her parents had a good relationship.

Zhu Shun Yao laughed and scolded from the side. "So you two insisted on going shopping for this reason?"

"Pretty much." Zhu Yanyi stuck out her tongue.

The salesperson had already issued the invoice. The sisters did not go to pay. Taishu Yuanxiang and Yan Aohan had gone to pay one after another. So, they did not need to worry too much.

Jia Yao watched them ignore her. She felt embarrassed. "Salesperson, where is my ring?"

Another salesperson hurried over and took out a peony-shaped ring. "Miss, the peony is elegant and noble. But it does not suit your age. It is usually suitable for women over forty."

Jia Yao said directly, "Are you afraid I cannot afford it? Don’t worry. I do not care about this little money."

Zhu Yanyi was speechless at Jia Yao’s intelligence. The salesperson was kindly telling her that the style did not suit her age. It was only for women in their forties. Jia Yao was unhappy. Did she want to pretend to be old?

The man beside her looked unhappy. she clearly understood the salesperson’s meaning. she said directly, "Forget the peony. Let’s take this small daisy design."

"Why not the peony?" Jia Yao looked unwilling.

The man looked at Jia Yao. "I am paying. I decide which one. If you want the peony, pay for it yourself."

Jia Yao saw the man was angry. She did not dare to say more. Her expression became even more embarrassed. This was mainly because of Zhu Yanyi’s group. If they were not here, Jia Yao would not compete. Because they were here, she wanted to compete. After all, the gold rings and bracelets they bought were heavy.

However, neither Zhu Yanyi nor anyone else cared about Jia Yao. Or rather, they did not mind if a person named Jia Yao was there or not.

After buying the jewelry, they walked out of the gold shop. Xie Xinlian sighed. "That girl does not look like the one I saw when she was young. She is too vain."

"Her career is acting. In the entertainment circle, if you do not have ability or backing, who is clean?" Zhu Shun Yao comforted her.

"But Jingyun is also in the entertainment circle. Will she be okay?" Xie Xinlian worried.

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Mom, you worry too much. Uncle Yijun is a famous director. Aunt Manqing is a best actress. Jingyun has their protection. Nothing will happen to her. Others will only protect Jingyun more. This is different from Jia Yao. Jia Yao does not have such connections. Do you think why she wants to cling to Brother Cheng Chen? It is because she is a small boss now. If someone invests in her, her path will be steadier."

"Tsk, such girls are not good." Xie Xinlian shook her head regretfully. "She does not respect herself."

Zhu Yanli smiled lightly. "Mainly because Jia Yao’s acting skills are only average. If she had good acting skills, she would not be in this situation."

Xie Xinlian believed this. Then she looked at Zhu Yanli. "Ani, you also perform on stage occasionally. Do not become like her?"

"Mom, do not worry. I have Yuanxiang protecting me. Besides, I rarely perform outside now. I only go when invited for festivals. So, their level is different from mine." Zhu Yanli explained quickly.

Zhu Yanli was now a famous performer. Not everyone could hear her perform.