"Oh, is the supply channel usually a kind of trade secret? Or is it an open secret in the industry? "
Jacob seemed to be interested in this question.
Alice thought it was just Jacob's hobby and didn't take it seriously. "Well, usually stores just publicize
the news of their purchasing, but they would never tell where did they purchase these goods. It's a
well-recognized business secret."
Jacob frowned and looked serious. "I see. Uncle once said that he wanted to open a jewelry store to
live a peaceful life in old age. After all, uncle is very interested in jewelry. It seems that he couldn't
manage to do that. "
Alice was suddenly enlightened. It turned out that James wanted to open a shop. This was an excellent
opportunity to please James and Jacob. Alice felt complacent, but she pretended to be serious. "That's
indeed a problem. Usually people won't disclose their supplying channels."
James sighed and put down his chopsticks. His eyes seemed to be a little disappointed. "I've told you
that it won't work, Jacob. I'm just a layman. How can I open a jewelry store? "
Jacob sighed, "I've thought it too simply. It seems that you'd better stay in the company."
Seeing that the two were a little disappointed, Alice was a little anxious. "In fact, there is also a way.
Where there is a will, there is a way."
A delighted expression flashed through the eyes of James. For a person who was more than fifty years
old, finding his own career, and the career he really liked and was not easy.
"In fact, it's very simple. Money makes the mare go. Some items in jewelry industry were not allowed to
be sold openly, so there was an underground black market. Maybe you can go to there and ask. It was
always rewarding. The people inside are omnipotent, they have relationships in both black and white
world. " Alice said confidently. She had never been to the black market, but she had heard it from
Thompson by chance.
After all, when peers were together, even a word said carelessly might become a business opportunity.
At that time, Alice just kept it in mind secretly. She didn't expect that the news would be used so soon.
"Oh, where is the black market?" Jacob asked hopefully. He always felt something was wrong with
Alice today, but he didn't know what's wrong with her.
"The time and place of opening the black market are not fixed. Only the insiders could get the
information and do business there. Black market couldn't be seen, you have to find it yourself. I'm sorry
but I'm not one of the insiders. " Alice said slowly. Even if she had the information, she wouldn't reveal
everything today. After all, she needed to leave room for further movements.
"I see. Thank you for letting me know all these, Alice. " James held up the wine glass in the air. It was
enough for him to know this information today.
Alice also stood up with a glass of wine. In her eyes, James's behavior was meant to show
appreciation. But Alice had to be modest, "Uncle, I'm flattered. I didn't really tell anything useful."
Jacob also said calmly, as if he was talking to himself, "That's already enough. Thank you, Alice. Uncle
can finally realize his dream of jewelry."
With a smile on his face, James said, "Jacob was right, I'm really lucky today to talk with you."
Alice was a little complacent, with a contented smile on her face. She just said a few words and didn't
reveal any business secrets, but was greatly rewarded. It was obvious that they were really laymen.
"Why are you becoming so polite, Jacob. Uncle, if you have any further questions about jewelry, just
ask me. I will tell you everything I know. " Alice picked up the glass and drank it up. Putting the glass on
the table, she felt delighted in her heart.
James burst into laughter, "Interesting. I like you, Alice. Come on, have some food." James picked up a
piece of sea cucumber for her.
Alice blushed and said timidly, "I'm flattered. It's my honor to help you." But she was hesitating about
how to throw the sea cucumbers away. She couldn't stand an unfamiliar old man picking up food for
her.
Of course, James didn't know what was on Alice's mind. He kept picking up food for her. He didn't stop
until Jacob frowned and looked at the food in her bowl.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I was so excited that I picked up too much." James exclaimed.
Alice took a deep breath and said politely, "It's okay, uncle. Thank you for your enthusiasm."
Jacob frowned and called Winnie. Then Winnie changed a new bowl for her.
Alice felt warm in her heart, Jacob's gentility was most charming for her.
The three of them chatted a lot and ate till late unconsciously. Alice burst into laughter from time to
time, and Jacob echoed.
However, the sadness in Jacob's heart didn't decrease. Instead, he was becoming even sadder. He
didn't expect that this meal was enjoyed with Alice in such a manner.
It seemed that James had read Jacob's mind. He said slightly, "Life could be strange sometimes. I
didn't know Alice before today, but now I know her well. "
Jacob nodded without saying anything. Alice, on the other hand, felt very happy. She thought that at
least, she didn't come here in vain. At least James was satisfied with her performance today.
After dinner, the three of them came to the living room to have a rest. It had been a long time since
Alice had dinner so happily. Even if her happiness was more likely to be pretended. Since she moved
out of the villa, Jacob had turned a blind eye to her. But today, everything had been relieved.
But the next question shocked her.
"Alice, I've been always want to ask you a question." Jacob lay in the sofa, slightly narrowing his eyes.
This was a relieved gesture before acquaintance, which made Alice feel happy.
"Go ahead." Alice looked calm. She thought Jacob was going to say something important, so she was
a little worried.
"Do you know Thompson?" Jacob said slowly, as if he had a dull pain.
James was sitting aside, holding a book and wearing a pair of glasses, without saying anything.
Alice was shocked in her heart. But she pretended to be calm. This was a false question. If she
admitted that she knew him, then what would Jacob think about her? If she said that he didn't know
him, Jacob was unlikely to believe her. After all, Thompson was a tycoon in the jewelry industry. It was
impossible for her not to know him.
Alice thought quickly. She wondered if her secret was exposed to Jacob. It seemed that Jacob would
be angry if he knew her relationship with Thompson. He wouldn't have asked her out for dinner again.
Even if she didn't expose herself, he must have found some clues. She was still in danger. No, she
couldn't let Jacob know what had happened between her and Thompson.
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