The Bound Between Us

Chapter 28

At first, Herman didn’t get it. He was holding a mask, looking at Anastasia with a puzzled expression.

Anastasia helplessly said, “You’re too good–looking. Those girls don’t even dare to approach you, how am I supposed to do business?”

Realizing her words could be misconstrued, she quickly added, “Honey, I’m not complaining about you. In fact, the more wonderful something is, the more people tend to respect it and not dare to be disrespectful If your handsome face attracts other girls‘ attention, then I’m the one at a loss!”

This was the first time Anastasia had voluntarily called Herman “honey” except when necessary.

Feeling delighted, Herman put on his mask and said, “Alright then”

Anastasia smiled contentedly and then turned to the passersby saying, “Ladies, take a look. These accessories are one–of–a–kind, made by my own

hands.”

“Miss, I also take custom orders. Whatever you want, just tell me. All these accessories are handmade..”

Anastasia was very enthusiastic when attracting customers. Her sweet talk quickly drew the attention of some girls. Every piece of jewelry Anastasia made was very delicate, unique, and interesting, with various styles. Whether it was earrings, hair clips, or rings, they were all very beautiful

To showcase her jewelry, Anastasia also wore some of her own creations on her head and hands. She was very beautiful, with lovely brown hair and smooth skin. The jewelry on her only added to her beauty, attracting a lot of customers.

Girls loved these unique accessories, and Anastasia’s prices were quite reasonable, 30 dollars for one, and 50 dollars for a more complex design.

Even the simplest piece took Anastasia an hour to make, while more complex pieces required half a day. Her selling point was handmade crafts, and coupled with the good designs, these female students who were not short of money were willing to buy

Herman watched from the side, calculating the cost of Anastasia selling jewelry. The materials for these pieces were not expensive, but they took a lot

of time to make

If Anastasia wanted to earn a few hundred dollars a day, she would have to sell more than a dozen pieces of jewelry, which would probably take her a whole day, or even two, to make.

Calculated this way, the profit was quite small.

After a group of customers left, Herman suggested, “Anastasia, your design skills are great. You could totally become a jewelry designer. You like designing, but if you rely solely on your own handmade production, the efficiency will be very low.”

“I’ve thought about it, but those big companies all require degrees,” Anastasia said. “Degrees are the threshold for entering big companies. I don’t even have a bachelor’s degree. I only know how to design, have no work experience, haven’t won any awards, and don’t have a good portfolio. They won’t want me”

Anastasia looked at the billboard on the side of the road and said wistfully, “My biggest dream is to become an outstanding jewelry designer like her.”

Following her gaze, Herman saw the woman on the billboard who was the lead designer for the jewelry brand under Elysian Technologies, Selena.

Herman said, “You’re better than her”

Anastasia laughed and said, “She’s unparalleled in the jewelry design industry. She’s been to France for further studies and won several awards there. She’s the lead designer for the jewelry brand under Elysian Technologies. You both work at the same company, have you met her in person?”

“I haven’t Herman answered honestly. As the CEO of the company, he didn’t have time to meet a designer.

The jewelry brand was just one of the industries under Elysian Technologies, a side business that Herman had developed.

Anastasia said regretfully. That’s true. You’re a programmer, and she’s a jewelry designer, you guys probably wouldn’t cross paths.”

Herman said, “The jewelry company under Elysian Technologies is hiring new designers, you should give it a shot”

Anastasia was about to speak, but Herman interrupted her, “How will you know if you don’t try? Elysian Technologies needs real talents, not just people with degrees

With Herman’s encouragement, Anastasia felt more confident. “Elysian Technologies is really hiring new designers? I thought they didn’t hire externally”

Herman dodged a bit, “I got some inside info. The company says they’ll hire externally this year”

This wasn’t a lie. Whether or not to hire externally entirely depended on Herman’s will.

Anastasia was very trusting “Right, you work at Elysian Technologies. Knowing some inside info is normal”

In her mind, she wondered if Herman encouraging her to apply was because he wanted her to work at the same company and struggle together?

She was now making a living by setting up a stall, but she couldn’t keep doing this forever. Working alone had very low efficiency, she preferred designing and hoped that more people could wear her jewelry.

She and Herman were already married, he was a successful white–collar worker, and they should progress together and work hard together. She couldn’t drag him down.

If the economic power between two people was not synchronized and the gap widened, problems would inevitably arise sooner or later.

“Alright, I’ll give it a shot, Anastasia said. “Are you hungry? I’ll go get something to eat”

Neither of them had had dinner yet, and Herman was indeed hungry.

“Sounds good,” Herman said I go get it! What do you want to eat?”

He felt bad for her because money wasn’t easy to come by, so he didn’t want her to spend it.

“I’ll go, you don’t know the area, Anastasia said, getting up. “There are some good restaurants on this street. There’s a Mexican place that’s really good, I

bet you’ve never had it. You watch the stall, I’ll be back soon”

Herman was left watching the stall, while Anastasia headed off

After she left, Duncan from the next stall came over, pulling out a pack of cigarettes Bro, want a smoke?”

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He took one, expressing his gratitude “Thanks”

Duncan sat on the bench, saying. “Dude, you’re so lucky Anastasia is amazing, she’s talented and frugal, not to mention pretty, and has a heart of gold. You’re super lucky to have scored such a great wife!”