Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence-Chapter 381 - 180: New Intel: Old Du’s Fake Watch and the Special Item Holly Tree!
After settling Jiang Xue, Jiang Yi looked at Jiang Tao in the driver’s seat, lowered her voice, and softly said:
"Thank you for today, Jiang Tao. I’m heading back."
"See you tomorrow."
"Mm, I’m sorry to trouble you again tomorrow."
"No need to feel bad, I have nothing to do anyway, I’ll just drop by for fun."
"Okay, then... it’s getting late, you should take Xiao Xue home to rest early too. Goodbye."
After saying goodbye to Jiang Tao again, Jiang Yi gently opened the car door, got out, and gently closed it.
"Goodnight, Teacher Jiang, see you tomorrow~"
Jiang Tao rolled down the window and bid Jiang Yi farewell, then slowly started the car and drove towards the entrance of the community.
"What a gentle and thoughtful father."
Jiang Yi watched as the taillights of the Mercedes G-Class disappeared into the night before slowly retracting her gaze.
But her mind was filled with the image of Jiang Tao, lingering without end.
"Jiang Yi, Jiang Yi, don’t overthink, please. He’s already married..."
"And, he’s Xiao Xue’s father."
Jiang Yi rubbed her face until it was red, then shook her head to regain her senses.
Only then did she turn and walk towards the entrance of the building.
...
On the other side.
By the time Jiang Tao drove back home, it was already past 10 PM.
He found a free spot downstairs to park the car.
He opened the door, got out, opened the back door, and carried Jiang Xue out, letting her continue to sleep on his shoulder.
Jiang Xue was just 6 years old this year, with a constitution just like her mom’s — no matter how much she eats, she doesn’t gain weight, weighing just over 40 pounds.
For Jiang Tao, whose constitution was already at 79 points, carrying her over his shoulder was easy, as if it was nothing.
When he brought Jiang Xue home, it was already past ten o’clock.
His parents and Third Brother hadn’t slept yet; they were all waiting in the living room.
Xu Li was still at the hospital accompanying Du Enan tonight.
Jiang Bing took Jiang Xue, who was drowsy, to freshen up briefly, then took her to the room to sleep.
His parents had a brief chat with Jiang Tao and then also went back to their rooms to sleep.
Jiang Tao glanced at the treadmill on the balcony.
"Forget it, it’s too late today, I’ll rest for a day."
In the dead of night, Jiang Tao, though tempted by the 1-point constitution reward, couldn’t bring himself to disturb his family’s rest in the middle of the night.
He turned and took a shower in the bathroom, then returned to his room to first activate [Deep Sleep Mode] for his parents, Jiang Xue, and Third Brother.
He then casually chatted on his phone with Xu Li, who was accompanying Du Enan in the hospital, until midnight.
After the new day’s intelligence update, he bade goodnight to Xu Li.
Ending his chat with Xu Li, Jiang Tao focused and opened today’s intelligence overview.
[Daily Intelligence 01]:
You had contact with Du Taoming yesterday and obtained related intelligence —
The Vacheron Constantin 30020/000P-7596 watch Du Taoming was wearing was a high-quality replica bought by his nephew Sheng Weilun.
Timely reminders may help Du Taoming recognize Sheng Weilun’s true nature sooner, avoiding significant losses in the future!
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"Old Du’s nephew is ruthless! Daring to give his uncle an A-grade replica of a Vacheron Constantin, which costs millions!"
Jiang Tao was both surprised and speechless upon seeing the first piece of intelligence refreshed today.
In the luxury watch collection world, in an era where anyone on Douyin seems to own a Green Water Ghost,
the market for replica watches is full of vitality.
The Vacheron Constantin 30020/000P-7596 watch on Du Taoming’s wrist, valued at five to six million.
Entry-level replicas are priced between 700 to 1800 and can be replicated for you.
These replicas generally use ordinary 316L stainless steel and mineral glass materials.
The movements are based on domestic 2824 or 2836 movements, with a realism of about 60%.
At this price level, you can wear them to make videos or skits.
But in reality, if you meet someone knowledgeable, they can tell it’s fake at a glance.
Surely Old Du’s nephew wouldn’t use replicas of this price level to fool his uncle.
A step up from entry-level is the premium replica, priced between 3000 to 5000.
At this level, craftsmanship is more meticulous, strictly following 1:1 original mold dimensions.
The case will use the same 904L austenitic steel as the genuine articles, with sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Even the engravings on the crown will maintain micron-level similarity to the genuine pieces.
The quality of the movements will also rise a notch, typically equipped with the Shanghai 7750 chronograph movement or the Dandong 3235 movement.
This level of replica can perfectly replicate complex features like moon phase and tourbillon, with realism crossing the 80% threshold.
Such a level of replicas can be mistaken for genuine by Xiao Bai, who isn’t very knowledgeable.
Above the premium level, there’s the final level, which is the "Swiss Copy."
Generally, these replicas are priced between 6000 to 8000.
These creations will use ETA2892 movements sourced from the same origin as the genuine pieces, with dials employing enamel firing techniques.
The alligator leather straps secretly bear the same water ripple pattern as the counter goods.
Some top workshops can even replicate the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony series’ minute repeater function.
Its spring frequency error is controlled within 3%, making it a mirror image of mechanical art.
Jiang Tao estimated that Old Du’s nephew probably bought replicas of this final price level, as for why...
The profit to be made between replicas that cost thousands and genuine pieces that cost millions is just too great!
"I’ll find a day to mention this to Old Du!"
About "snitching" on Sheng Weilun, Jiang Tao didn’t have any mental burden.
He didn’t know the other party at all.
After analyzing the first piece of intelligence, Jiang Tao focused and continued to look at today’s second piece of intelligence.
