"Mr. Liang, these are our products and the large diamonds I've collected. I can guarantee that these are the best I have on hand. Naturally, the price will be one-fifth lower than in places like Antwerp or New York."
After placing the diamonds on the table, Mr. Walmar made a welcoming gesture, his face showing pride as he spoke to Liang En and Jeanne d'Arc.
"I can assure you that even in places like Antwerp or New York, you won't find many diamonds of this quality. Moreover, for the sake of design, I've taken a few significant raw stones from the family's vault."
"These diamonds are excellent. The ones I saw at the Count's place are of similar quality," Liang En said, examining a diamond with a magnifying glass.
As a jewelry designer, inspecting raw materials is essential. Even the largest diamonds he had seen at the Count's place were about the same size, around 40 carats.
Liang En was one of the few designers in the company who could use gems of this grade. Unfortunately, the previous diamonds didn't meet his design requirements, so he hadn't used them.
The diamonds in Mr. Walmar's possession mainly came from Australia, Russia, and Africa, with African diamonds being the primary source.
Without their own diamond mines, making a profit in this business would be minimal. Through a series of collaborations and transactions with international diamond giants, Mr. Walmar managed to own a few small diamond mines in Africa.
Of course, these mines couldn't even meet his own needs, and most of the diamonds he processed still needed to be purchased externally. However, having mines ensured a baseline supply, no matter how bad the situation got.
These small-scale diamond mines were the limit of what international giants could tolerate. This was why Mr. Walmar hadn't chosen to expand upstream but rather extended into downstream industries.
"A new company must have a product that can make a sensational impact," Mr. Walmar said in a pleading tone while Liang En carefully inspected the gems. "Jewelry needs enough fame to attract customers."
"So, I hope you can design a piece of jewelry that is captivating enough. It doesn't matter if it can't be replicated, as long as it leaves a lasting impression."
"In that case, do you have any budget requirements?" Liang En asked, looking at Mr. Walmar's bearded face.
"Of course, one thing is certain: achieving good results requires spending money. I can only promise to make every rupee you spend worthwhile."
"If that's the case, I hope you can do your best. Don't worry about the raw materials," Mr. Walmar said to Liang En. "If you think it's necessary, you can use all the gems here. If that's not enough, tell me what you need, and I'll help you find it."
Mr. Walmar had absolute trust in Liang En, partly because of his decade-long cooperation with the Count, which had built enough trust, and partly because of Liang En's reputation.
"Thank you for your trust. However, I would like some photos of these diamonds and a room with internet access to think things through," Liang En said with a smile. "I have some ideas, but I need a quiet environment."
"No problem," Mr. Walmar replied with a smile. "I'll have a clean house prepared for you immediately, ensuring you have a comfortable stay."
Liang En and his companions moved into a nearby mansion. Although the house was in the suburbs, it was as luxurious as a palace.
To be precise, it was one of the many palaces and properties of the local ruler's family, now owned by Mr. Walmar, who used it to host important guests.
Currently, the mansion, which could accommodate at least 20 guests, housed only Liang En and his two companions, along with 12 servants to ensure their comfort.
Mr. Walmar's efforts were evident, as a guest room had been temporarily cleared and equipped with all the tools and materials a jewelry designer might need, clearly prepared for Liang En.
"Everything looks complete," Liang En said after thoroughly inspecting the equipment. Besides the computer and photos he requested, there was wax, molds, carving knives, crystal glass diamond models, and even a small 3D printer.
In truth, the equipment here was far superior to the small design studio Liang En had at home, which didn't even have a 3D printer.
This was partly because the legacy Liang En inherited came from masters who lived decades ago when personal computers didn't even exist, let alone high-tech equipment like these.
"Fan Meng, Jeanne, I'll need your help from now on. Please ensure my room stays quiet for the next few days, as I need a secluded space to complete my design work," Liang En instructed.
"Don't worry, leave it to us," Jeanne replied seriously. "We'll make sure no one disturbs your work."
After hearing Jeanne's assurance, Liang En entered his room to begin his design work. The first thing he did was search on his computer for an unusual piece of jewelry designed by an Indian.
After searching online with multiple keywords, he discovered that the peculiar piece of jewelry hadn't been designed in this world yet, meaning he could use that idea.
He intended to borrow the concept because he had only seen photos of the original in the news and couldn't replicate it exactly.
Moreover, after inheriting the skills of several masters, Liang En realized that the Indian designer's work was purely a show of skill, with mediocre overall design.
Therefore, he planned to draw inspiration from the Indian designer's idea and complete the design using the skills of masters like Gaudi and Mucha, ensuring Mr. Walmar's company made a stunning debut.
With this decision made, the design process became much simpler. The "Primal Geek (R)" skill card enhanced his computer skills, allowing him to use modern tools to expedite his work.
Even so, it took him three days of seclusion to complete the design. When he finally opened the door, Liang En emerged with a jewelry model in a box.
"Let's go see Mr. Walmar," Liang En said to Fan Meng at the door. "I've come up with a new design, and I hope he likes it."
"I believe in you," Fan Meng replied with a smile. "I may not understand art, but I can see beauty in your designs, and I think others will too."
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