mchenry-crisis.org Chapter 92 Buying a Da Philippe is like buying vegetables
Chapter 92 Buying a Da Philippe is like buying vegetables
Chapter 92 Buying a Patek Philippe is like buying vegetables
The next day at noon, at the Jingzhaoyin Restaurant.
Huang Tian arrived ten minutes early and was led by a waiter into the private room he had reserved in advance.
This Michelin three-star vegetarian restaurant, located next to the Yonghe Temple, boasts a tranquil and elegant environment with a secluded courtyard, giving it a sense of being a hidden gem in the city.
Huang Tian had booked a private room at Maitang, and tea was already prepared when the waiter led him in.
At exactly twelve o'clock, the door to the private room was pushed open.
Peng Ruoxuan peeked in first, and after seeing Huang Tianhou, she breathed a sigh of relief and pulled someone in.
"Cousin! Have you been waiting long?"
Peng Ruoxuan smiled sweetly, then turned to the side to introduce herself.
"This is my best friend, Wang Jinyu."
Huang Tian stood up, his gaze falling on the girl behind Peng Ruoxuan, his eyes filled with undisguised amazement.
Huang Tian has never seen anyone more beautiful in person than in a photo.
Wang Jinyu wore a beige knit sweater, light blue jeans, and her hair was tied in a simple ponytail.
She wasn't wearing makeup, but her skin was naturally fair and delicate, and her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting.
Especially those eyes, clear and calm, with a natural aloofness when they look at people.
"Jinyu, this is my cousin, Huang Tian."
Peng Ruoxuan then introduced, "Cousin, this is Jinyu."
"Hello there."
Huang Tian extended his hand, his smile gentle.
Wang Jinyu hesitated for a moment, but still reached out and gently shook hands with Huang Tian.
"Hello there."
Wang Jinyu's voice is very pleasant, clear like a mountain stream.
"Please sit down."
Huang Tian gestured for the two to sit down, then signaled to the waiter to serve the dishes.
"I ordered their 1399 set meal, I don't know if it suits your taste."
Peng Ruoxuan quickly replied, "That's perfect, cousin, you're too kind!"
Wang Jinyu frowned slightly and whispered to Peng Ruoxuan, "Why did you order something so expensive—"
"Oh dear, it's rare for my cousin to come to the capital."
Peng Ruoxuan clung to Wang Jinyu's arm and said coquettishly, "Just consider it keeping me company, okay?"
Wang Jinyu glanced at her helplessly and said nothing more.
The meal was fairly pleasant.
Peng Ruoxuan was the one who kept the atmosphere lively, chattering about interesting things at school.
Huang Tian doesn't talk much, but every time he speaks, it's perfectly timed, and his responses are very natural.
Wang Jinyu listened most of the time, occasionally nodding or smiling slightly.
Wang Jinyu eats very elegantly, chewing slowly and gently, which shows that she has a good family upbringing.
No lady from a prominent family in ancient times could be more refined than this.
"Cousin, do you have any plans for this afternoon?"
Halfway through the meal, Peng Ruoxuan asked, seemingly casually.
Nothing special.
Huang Tian took a sip of tea and casually said, "I'm planning to take a stroll around Qianmen East Street."
"Jinyu and I don't have classes this afternoon, how about we go together?"
As Peng Ruoxuan spoke, she touched Wang Jinyu's arm.
"Right, Jinyu?"
Wang Jinyu glanced at her best friend, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Having already eaten, she couldn't refuse, so she could only nod.
After the meal, the bill came to 4617 yuan for the three of us, including service charge.
Of course, this doesn't include the 1000 yuan surcharge for private rooms.
It sounds exaggerated, but that's how popular the Prefect of the Capital is.
It's impossible for Huang Tianneng to book a private room in such a short time without spending money.
Huang Tian didn't even blink when he swiped his card, which made Peng Ruoxuan and Wang Jinyu feel even more favorably towards him.
No woman dislikes a generous man.
As I walked out of the restaurant, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was already waiting at the door.
The driver got out of the car, opened the door, and waited respectfully to the side.
When Peng Ruoxuan saw the car, her mouth dropped open in surprise.
It was too dark last night. She only saw a Mercedes logo and thought it was just an E. She didn't expect it to be an S!
Even a hotel car would cost thousands of dollars, right?
Wang Jinyu didn't react much, but there was a thoughtful look in her eyes.
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After getting into the car, Huang Tian instructed the driver, "Go to the Patek Philippe Mansion."
"Okay, Mr. Huang."
The car started smoothly, and the driver remained silent.
Sitting in the back row, Peng Ruoxuan couldn't help but whisper, "Cousin, are you going to Patek Philippe to buy a watch?"
"Hmm, there's a watch I really like, and this store in Beijing happens to have it, so I came to take a look."
Huang Tian glanced at Wang Jinyu in the rearview mirror. "If it feels right, just buy it."
Upon hearing this, Wang Jinyu's gaze instinctively fell on his wrist.
That green gold Diorite was somewhat dazzling under the sunlight.
Wang Jinyu recognized it as a Rolex Daytona, which is quite expensive.
Wang Jinyu saw several similar watches in her father's watch cabinet.
Wang Jinyu doesn't particularly like watches and politely declined her father's offer to buy her a Patek Philippe.
Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a European-style building.
Above the door, the words "PATEKPHILIPPE" are understated yet luxurious.
As the group got out of the car, a man in his thirties wearing a black suit was already waiting at the door.
"Mr. Huang, welcome."
The man strode forward, extending his hand with a warm smile.
"I am Song Qi, the sales consultant assisting you today. Would you like to tour the exterior of the residence first, or would you prefer I take you inside to see the watches?"
"It's quite hot outside, let's go inside."
Huang Tian noticed their nervousness and said, "Come in and take a look, just to help you digest your food."
Peng Ruoxuan appeared very reserved, following closely behind Huang Tian.
Although she knew Patek Philippe was a top-tier luxury watch brand, this was her first time actually visiting such a place.
Wang Jinyu comes from a well-off family, yet she remained remarkably calm.
Stepping inside the store, the atmosphere immediately changes.
Dark wood display cases, soft lighting, and a faint sandalwood scent in the air.
Inside the display case, watches are quietly arranged, each one resembling a work of art.
Song Qi led the three into a VIP room.
The room wasn't large, but it was decorated very elegantly.
After questioning the three people, the mahogany tea table was soon filled with tea and snacks.
Authentic Wuyi rock tea, freshly squeezed orange juice, and coffee made with imported coffee beans.
"Mr. Huang."
Song Qi personally poured tea, saying, "I've prepared the style you mentioned you wanted to see on the phone last time."
"Let's take it out and have a look."
"OK."
Song Qi took a dark brown watch box from the safe and presented it to Huang Tian with both hands.
Upon opening the box, a wristwatch lay quietly on the off-white velvet.
The watch features an 18ct white gold case with a dark dial, hand-engraved with a horse motif.
The design is simple yet sophisticated.
Those in the know can immediately tell that the quality and attention to detail are far superior to ordinary watches.
"This is the limited edition Calatrava Minute Repeater watch launched by Patek Philippe in 2025, equipped with the RCHR27PSQI automatic movement, featuring complex functions such as perpetual calendar, moon phase, and chronograph."
Song Qi put on white gloves, carefully took out the watch, and handed it to Huang Tian while explaining it to him.
"How much is this watch?"
Huang Tian felt pretty good, unlike Green Gold Di who was so flamboyant.
"The Swiss headquarters has priced this watch at 1028 million."
Song Qi spoke calmly, as if he were stating a very ordinary number.
"Currently, there are only two available in China; the other one has already been pre-ordered."
"Pfft—cough cough."
Peng Ruoxuan, who was drinking orange juice next to her, covered her mouth and coughed violently, her face turning bright red.
How many?
1028?
This one watch is worth ten houses in her hometown?
Peng Ruoxuan looked at Huang Tian, then at the watch, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Wang Jinyu was also stunned.
Although she wasn't particularly interested in luxury goods, this figure still exceeded her expectations.
1028 million yuan is enough to buy a decent house in Beijing.
But now, this man wants to wear it on his hand?
Song Qi seemed oblivious to the two girls' reactions and continued his professional presentation.
"If you are interested, you can try it on. Although this watch is expensive, it is top-notch in terms of both collectible value and wearing experience."
Huang Tian nodded and put the watch on his left wrist.
Song Qi immediately handed over a magnifying glass, "You can take a closer look at the details of the dial, and the movement through the case back—"
Peng Ruoxuan stared blankly at this scene.
She had initially suspected that the man was acting.
But this is Patek Philippe Gentlemen, one of the most prestigious watch boutiques in China.
Do the sales consultants here act out a scene with a customer?
Absolutely not.
Therefore, there is only one answer.
This man who claims to be her cousin is really rich!
So rich that you can casually buy a luxury watch worth tens of millions.
Peng Ruoxuan suddenly thought, how wonderful it would be if she really had such a rich cousin!
Unfortunately, their relationship was just a facade.
Peng Ruoxuan secretly turned her gaze to Wang Jinyu beside her. But what if Jinyu became his girlfriend?
As her best friend, shouldn't I also benefit from this?
Once this thought arose, it grew wildly in Peng Ruoxuan's heart like weeds.
At this moment, Wang Jinyu was quietly looking at Huang Tian, completely unaware that her best friend was already thinking of selling her to the man in front of her.
Watching Huang Tian calmly try on the watch and listening to the sales consultant's professional explanation.
Wang Jinyu was certain that Huang Tian's composure was genuine.
Rather, it is the natural demeanor that comes from truly controlling wealth.
Wang Jinyu didn't look at it much, but for the first time, she felt curious about her best friend's cousin.
It was nearly three o'clock when I left the Patek Philippe Maison.
Huang Tian put on the new watch and raised his wrist to check the time.
The movements are natural and casual, without giving the impression of a nouveau riche showing off.
This seemingly ordinary action had completely different meanings in the eyes of Peng Ruoxuan and Wang Jinyu.
Because that watch is worth 1028 million!
This amount of money is enough to buy a decent two-bedroom apartment in Dongcheng or Xicheng District of Beijing!
It's enough for an ordinary family to work hard for decades, and even enough for several generations to live comfortably.
But now, Huang Tian casually wears it on his wrist.
This stark contrast made Peng Ruoxuan secretly swallow.
His gaze was almost glued to Huang Tian's wrist, unable to look away for even a moment.
Wang Jinyu was much more restrained, only glancing at it before looking away.
But her heart was far from as calm as it appeared.
Her father also enjoys collecting watches, and there's a dedicated watch cabinet in the house.
The most expensive one is Patek Philippe's 5271.
It cost more than three million yuan when it was bought, and my mother kept nagging about it for half a year.
Although her father is not a top-tier tycoon, his net worth is still over 100 million.
She has 5 yuan in pocket money every month, making her a well-off young lady.
Seeing Huang Tian buy a multi-million dollar watch without even flinching, as if it were easier for her than buying a piece of clothing.
Wang Jinyu couldn't help but develop a strong curiosity about Huang Tian.
"By the way, Manager Song."
Huang Tian stood at the shop entrance and turned to Song Qi, who had seen them out, saying, "I'd like to ask you to help me find two more watches."
"Please speak."
Song Qi immediately and respectfully took out his phone and opened the memo app.
"Patek Philippe 6104R, black starry sky dial, and 6104G, blue starry sky dial."
Huang Tian calmly stated his requirements, "I want brand new ones, preferably ones that no one has ever worn. The price is negotiable; I can accept up to 800 million for both watches combined."
Song Qi's finger paused on the phone screen for a moment, then his eyes lit up.
"Don't worry, I will find it for you as soon as possible!"
Song Qi's voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"There aren't many 6104 series watches on the market right now, especially brand new, unworn ones. But I have a few channels that should be able to find a collectible watch that meets your requirements."
"Then I'll have to trouble you."
Huang Tian nodded in satisfaction, "Contact me on WeChat after you find it."
"Okay, okay!"
Song Qi responded repeatedly, his mind already racing with calculations.
If we can acquire these two watches for 800 million, after deducting the cost of purchasing the watches and various bribing expenses...
He can earn at least 400,000 to 500,000 yuan.
This is almost half a year's income for him!
"Mr. Huang, please take care. I will report any progress to you as soon as possible."
Song Qi escorted the three of them to the car, bowing as he watched the Mercedes S-Class drive away. His attitude was impeccable, and he had no doubts whatsoever.
This guy can casually buy watches worth tens of millions!
Buying two more watches worth three or four million is a piece of cake.
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