They didn’t go far before they arrived at the jewelry shop in a department store. Most of the department stores were designed with a specific floor dedicated for jewelry and cosmetics.
After all, those two items were mainly for women. On top of that, women were excellent consumers.
Brucille raised his head and saw all kinds of women were shopping around. The jewelry accessories they had on seemed to resemble the value of each woman.
A woman who could afford to wear jewelry worth millions would definitely attract more stares and admiration.
The employees of the jewelry stores were top sales experts. They would always try their best to help customers find the piece of jewelry that they were most satisfied with and then pay for it with a pleasant smile.
When Tyrion and Brucille approached one of the stores, a good-looking lady with a perfect figure approached them. “Gentlemen, what do you have in mind?”
“Oh, my father-in-law here wants to buy a gift for his wife. Could you recommend something for him?” Brucille asked.
The lady studied Tyrion. “You look like you have great taste, sir. I think that your wife must have great taste too. Both of you must love each other very much.”
Brucille was befuddled by her words. The more he listened to her, the more he himself want to buy a gift.
When they were selecting a gift, a man entered the store. He was Fabian Chao, the son of Donald Chao, director of the hospital. Therefore, Fabian was well aware that Donald had once gone to Tyrion’s house in the middle of the night to pick up Tyrion’s god forsaken son-in-law.
Holding his girlfriend’s hand, Fabian approached Tyrion from behind and asked, “Mr. Ching, are you buying something?”
Tyrion raised his head and realized that it was Fabian.
“It’s you, Fabian. I’m buying a present for my wife. Are you buying a ring for your girlfriend?”
“Yes, Mr. Ching. I know that you don’t have much money after you have retired. Furthermore, you have to take care of your son-in-law who doesn’t earn a penny. This store is owned by my friend. If anything catches your eye, just say it. I’ll ask my friend to give you a discount.”
Tyrion’s expression immediately darkened. He did not expect that a young chap like him would dare to say such words to him.
Nonetheless, Brucille coldly retorted, “Mr. Chao, I think you should mind your own business. Besides, I think the prices in this shop are quite cheap. There’s no need for any discount.”
Fabian said to the lady beside him, “Jessie, pick whatever you want. It’s a gift from me.”
“I’m not like a certain ex-dean who put a patient into a vegetative state after performing an operation on him with his poor medical skills.” Then, he shifted his glance toward Tyrion, adding, “An incompetent doctor like that should retire early. To be honest, he doesn’t deserve any pension.”
Tyrion was so furious that his face turned blue. Brucille defended him in a low voice, “Mr. Chao, please check your facts before you spout rubbish. The vegetative man you’re speaking of has been cured. Furthermore, you know nothing about the situation at that time. I suggest that you speak less, otherwise you will be in trouble.”
Brucille’s dignified stance did not reveal the slightest attribute of a coward. In fact, when Fabian met Brucille’s eyes, Fabian felt a little fearful.
After hearing Brucille’s threat, he shut his mouth and focused on tending to his girlfriend.
His girlfriend tried on a sparkly diamond ring. “Fabian, I want this.”
“Alright. It’s just a hundred and twenty thousand. I can afford it,” Fabian replied.
“Well, money makes the world go round. Hey, if I’m not wrong, Mr. Chao over here is a classic example of impotent man. You’ll just be a lonely stay-at-home wife when you’re married,” Brucille commented to Jessie.
Jessie’s face flushed red instantly, because Brucille was right on point.
Fuming, Fabian glared and pointed at Brucille, threatening, “Don’t make such irresponsible remarks or I’ll cut off your tongue.”
“Your limbs are weak, and both your hands and feet are cold. I can tell that your body has been affected by cold energy. Also, there’s a yellowish coating on your tongue, and your gaunt face is an obvious sign of a lack of vital energy. You can use money to secure the woman’s heart, but you may not be able to secure the woman’s body. So, please be wary of other potential love interests.”
“Oh, yeah. By the way, have you been feeling a headache on the left side of your head recently? I suggest that you go and consult your father quickly. Otherwise, it might be too late.”
Fabian trembled with anger. Brucille had blurted out all of his health issues.
Then, Brucille promptly turned around and remarked to Tyrion, “Dad, I think this necklace will definitely match Mom.”
Although the price was five hundred thousand yuan, Tyrion still bought it. Part of the reason was to spite Fabian.
Throwing a mocking glance at Fabian after the purchase, Brucille advised, “The Chao family is not the only rich family in this world. I just want to remind you that all the money that you and your father have comes from crooked sources. Therefore, I advise you to stop the crooked means. You might end up losing your life if you continue your ways.”
Brucille’s words were meaningful and impactful. Fabian looked at Brucille’s retreating figure, enraged. Yet, he couldn’t say anything to refute him.
When they returned to their car, Tyrion questioned, “Brucille, was all of that true? Is Fabian really sick?”
“It was just some basic judgment. If you were not with me just now, I would have hit him,” he replied.
Full of sentiment, Tyrion sighed, “I’ve noticed recently that you have become more like your father. He was our squad leader back then. During training, he would always be the first to rush forward. He wouldn’t even blink when flinging a grenade!”
The two of them spent almost the entire day outside. Therefore, although Sabrina had prepared dinner, they were still not home yet.
Tyrion took out the precious gift and walked toward his wife as soon as he entered the house.
Sabrina’s was like a brewing storm. Her expression reflected her feelings inside, a grenade about to explode. If it exploded, there would be no sign of life within her vicinity.
Just as Sabrina was about to scream and swear at him and lash out with her tongue, Tyrion opened the red packaging and produced a delicate red box.
With deep affection, he declared, “Sabrina, it’s been hard on you for the past many years, because I’m not a capable man. I even retired early and caused you much anger by staying idle at home. When we were married, I was poor and promised that I would buy you an expensive present in the future.”
“Now, thirty years have passed. My promise will finally be fulfilled today. You see…”
Sabrina froze completely, like a statue at the sudden confession. She had never expected that Tyrion, an old man, would make an honest and touching confession of his true feelings.
Monique, who was sitting on the couch, shed tears uncontrollably. It was true happiness.