A Lifetime With You [Jenlisa]

Chapter 142

The boss of the watch shop stared at Jennie in surprise.

Had he heard her wrong? She wanted to get a clock as a gift?

Was she trying to pay her respects to someone? [1. Giving a clock as a gift when read in Chinese is like paying respects to a dead person.]

"Ahem... Miss... Hold on. Let me confirm this. Do you want to get a watch or clock as a gift?" The boss sounded uncertain.

He had never met a customer who wanted to buy a clock as a gift.

"A clock. Boss, you heard me right. I'm giving the clock as a gift."

The boss surveyed Jennie with a quizzical look on his face.

This young lass was a fierce and feisty one.

"Pretty lady, what particular requirements do you have?" asked the boss.

"First, it must be cheap. Secondly, it must be huge," recited Jennie dully.

"You should get a new clock then. The vintage ones are valuable and expensive. New clocks are cheap," explained the boss patiently.

"Then I'll get a new clock. I want the cheapest one," said Jennie with a grin.

After she paid, the boss asked, "Pretty lady, do you need us to deliver it?"

Jennie deliberated for a moment before nodding. "Okay. Boss, I'll tell you the details again."

"Sure," the boss replied, "I will arrange for a deliveryman to bring it to you."

...

Sungjae, who was eagerly waiting at Cloud Manor, bolted over to Jennie the moment he spotted her.

"Sister-in-law! How was it? Have you bought the gift?"

She nodded as she studied his excited expression. "Everything is done."

"Is it big enough?" asked Sungjae.

"Rest assured. It definitely is." Jennie nodded at him.

"Is it significant?" probed Sungjae.

"Extremely," answered Jennie curtly.

"Is it unique and stylish?"

"It's very unique and artistic. Everyone's eyes will sparkle when they see your gift. It's uncommon," Jennie replied grimly.

Sungjae got suspicious. "Sister-in-law... Why do I have a feeling that you're not being serious?"

"Don't you trust me?" Jennie frowned at him.

"No, no, no! I have absolute trust in you, sister-in-law! Thank you!" He beamed at her.

"That sounds better. Do you have any idea how much I walked just to get the gift?" She rolled her eyes at him.

"Sister-in-law, it's been hard for you! Where is the gift? Show me!" Sungjae eyed Jennie eagerly.

"Why are you so anxious? How could I lug something so heavy with me?" replied Jennie.

"What did you buy? Sister-in-law, can you just tell me so that I'm mentally prepared?"

"Don't be so anxious. You'll know when the day comes. It's meant to be a surprise." She grinned.

Sungjae nodded furiously and replied, "Alright then. How much was the gift? I'll pay you."

Jennie fell silent for a second before she chuckled. "You can pay me after the dinner."

"Oh yeah, Sister-in-law..."

Sungjae recalled something and halted in his tracks. He turned around to face Jennie once more.