Buying Rings at Fengs – Part 1
Tuesday, continued…
After exiting the vehicle after Anna, Hou Yi turned to Assistant Wang and asked, “Could you please arrange for someone from the police to meet us at our apartment, in say 90 minutes, maybe 2 or so hours? Advise them that we are out shopping, but if we are not there when they arrive, we will not be far away. Also, you need to advise the staff to let the police officer in to await for us.”
“Additionally, can you please arrange for a personal shopper from the VIP area at M Mall to assist my wife to obtain some urgently required clothing? Tell them we have no more than 30 minutes; however, my wife requires a semi-formal dress, a couple of casual dresses, a couple of pairs of casual pants, and tops to match, along with the usual miscellaneous items. Also, remind them we want our privacy protected.”
Anna, overhearing what Hou Yi said, turned back and stated, “But I have my own clothes.”
Hou Yi walked over to her and said, “I know you do, but I know my family tonight will be dressed in such a way that a semi-formal dress is needed, and I want to help supplement the items you currently have. Do not worry, anything else can wait.”
“You do not need to spend so much money.”
“Please let me do this, all I want to do is ensure that you feel comfortable.”
Anna wanted to argue with Hou Yi but realized that he would not change his mind. In an exasperated tone, she indicated, “Fine, but do not think that this is the end of this.”
Hou Yi recognized that he had only temporarily won the argument, so he turned to Assistant Wang and said, “Thank you for doing this. As soon as we are finished, I will call you to let you know we are ready to be picked up.”
Hou Yi took Anna’s hand in his own, partially dragged her and partially escorted her through Fengs front door, which had been opened for them. Immediately upon entry, they were approached by a man who bowed to them. “CEO and Madam Hou, I am Manager Yong and am in charge of this store. Please follow me to one of our VIP Rooms.”
Manager Yong turned and walked between two counters, opening a door and motioning for Hou Yi and Anna to enter the room. After entering, Hou Yi and Anna sat down on a pair of comfortable blue chairs, which had a coffee table in front of them and a chair opposite. A young woman entered the room, placing two glasses of water on the coffee table, and bowed before saying, “Please let Manager Yong know if there is anything else that you would like to drink, and I will arrange and bring this to you.”
“Nothing for me,” was Anna’s prompt response.
“Also nothing for me,” followed Hou Yi. With that, he reached over and picked up one of the glasses on the table, handing it to Anna.
Manager Yong turned and started to close the door, and Anna heard someone outside say, “Oh my God. I never thought that I would see the day that CEO Hou would be so caring and gentle towards a woman. All reports I have read or heard say that he does not like women.”
Manager Yong also heard this and re-opened the door he was about to close and exited the room but failed to fully close it behind him. In a raised voice, he could be heard saying, “You have all previously been told, and if I have to repeat it once more, people will be fired. We do not engage in talk about clients or the rumors around them, as it is unprofessional. What makes it worse today is that you know there is another VIP couple due in soon.”
Manager Yong re-entered the room, bowing again. “Apologies, CEO Hou, Madam Hou, that behavior was unacceptable from my staff.” He stopped briefly. “CEO Hou, Assistant Wang telephoned and indicated that you were coming to select jewelry for your wife. How can we be of assistance?” As this was happening, Anna noticed that the door was not fully closed.
Hou Yi turned to Anna and looked briefly at her so she knew she was the focus of what was to happen. He returned his head to look directly at Manager Yong. “Manager Yong, We are seeking an engagement ring for my wife and matching wedding bands for the two of us. As my wife is Australian, my preference would be for the engagement ring, at least, to contain Australian Diamonds. Also, I am …”
Before he could continue further, both he and Anna heard Yang Lin angrily demand, “Tell Manager Yong that we want to see him here now.”
