Chapter 155: Chapter 108: Happy Troubles (Part 2)

However, it wasn’t as good at holding its value.

But for a man of his immense wealth, discussing something like resale value was a bit of a joke.

It would make him a laughingstock.

"Good afternoon, and welcome to Vacheron Constantin."

As soon as the three of them entered, a woman in a black professional suit came forward to greet them warmly.

"My name is Zhou Qiong, a sales associate here. How may I help you?"

Zhou Qiong looked to be around twenty-five.

Her hair was tied up, and she had an elegant and competent air about her.

The perfectly measured smile on her face was pleasant and put people at ease.

"We’re just looking."

Qi Sheng smiled and replied casually.

"Of course, sir. Please feel free to look around, and if any particular watch catches your eye, don’t hesitate to ask."

Although Qi Sheng hadn’t shown any direct intention to buy, Zhou Qiong remained perfectly courteous.

The reason was simple: she recognized the Roger Dubuis on Qi Sheng’s wrist. It was a model with a list price of 1.58 million.

Someone who could afford a watch of that price...

...was naturally the ideal client for salespeople like her.

"We have coffee, tea, and juice. May I offer the three of you something to drink?"

"I’ll have a glass of orange juice with ice."

Qi Sheng was completely at ease, not a trace of discomfort on his face.

The over seventy million in his account was the source of his confidence.

"We’ll also have orange juice, with ice. Thank you."

Xu Ying and Pei Yinyin, on the other hand, were a little nervous.

This was their first time stepping into such a high-end watch boutique.

The price tags, easily running into the hundreds of thousands, were honestly making their hearts pound.

They were afraid of accidentally knocking a watch onto the floor and having to pay for it with everything they owned.

"Of course. Please wait just a moment."

Zhou Qiong nodded with a smile and turned to get their juice.

Meanwhile, Qi Sheng led Xu Ying and Pei Yinyin on a casual tour of the store.

He had to admit, even though Vacheron Constantin had always been overshadowed by Patek Philippe...

...its design aesthetic was still excellent.

If Patek Philippe was a king of extraordinary stature...

...then Vacheron Constantin was an elegant, understated gentleman.

Qi Sheng had only been looking at the display cases for a short while...

...when Zhou Qiong walked over, carrying a tray.

After handing each of them a glass of iced juice, Zhou Qiong fixed her attention on Qi Sheng.

Having worked in luxury sales for a long time...

...it was especially easy to tell which clients truly had the means to buy.

Qi Sheng’s calm and composed demeanor was the best proof of his standing.

"Sir, I haven’t gotten your name yet."

"My surname is Qi."

Zhou Qiong smiled and nodded. "Mr. Qi, it seems you haven’t found a model that catches your eye. Could you perhaps describe the type of watch you’re looking for?"

"Hmm, don’t bother recommending anything too inexpensive."

"I’m looking for a formal business watch, something I can wear to important events, but that’s also suitable for daily wear."

"As for the price, I can accept anything with a list price under ten million."

Satisfied with her service, Qi Sheng stated his needs directly.

Zhou Qiong was secretly astonished, and her attitude became even more fervent.

Million-yuan sales weren’t a daily occurrence, even at their store.

"Alright, I understand. Mr. Qi, what do you think of this one?"

Zhou Qiong nodded and retrieved a watch box from the safe.

She presented it to Qi Sheng and began her introduction in a soft, refined voice.

"This is the Malte Tourbillon Openworked, model 30135/000R-8973. It features a skeletonized design and a tourbillon, paired with our exclusive 2790 SQ calibre..."

"The tonneau-shaped case and deep brown color scheme are very suitable for a man of your age."

"The strap is made from Mississippi alligator leather. It’s soft to the touch yet durable, making it a perfect choice for daily wear..."

There was nothing wrong with the appearance or design of the watch Zhou Qiong had recommended.

But it was too conventional; it failed to truly wow Qi Sheng.

Qi Sheng studied it for a moment before shaking his head. "Too ordinary."

An unusual glint flashed in Zhou Qiong’s eyes.

Qi Sheng’s reaction was somewhat unexpected.

This Malte tourbillon watch...

...while not exceptionally unique in its design...

...was still a high-end Vacheron Constantin piece, with a price tag of 1.45 million.

She hadn’t expected Qi Sheng to be unimpressed.

Zhou Qiong asked tentatively, "Mr. Qi, I was wondering, was it the functions you were dissatisfied with, or its appearance?"

"A bit of both, I suppose. And please don’t recommend any more tonneau-shaped watches. They remind me a bit of Richard Mille."

Qi Sheng asked bluntly, "Do you have any more expensive models? I can accept something in the five to ten million range."

"If your budget is that high, then yes, we do have a few watches that would be perfect for you."

Zhou Qiong replied with a smile, "Mr. Qi, how about I bring you a catalog first? If you see anything you like, I can give you a more detailed introduction."

"Alright."

After getting Qi Sheng’s approval, Zhou Qiong quickly brought over a thick watch catalog.

She pointed out the watches valued at over five million, one by one, for Qi Sheng to look over.

Qi Sheng gave the pages a cursory flip-through.

Then, his eyes suddenly lit up when he saw one particular watch.

"30030/000P-8200. Do you have this one in stock?"

"Yes, we happen to have one in the store."

After seeing the picture Qi Sheng was pointing to, Zhou Qiong hesitated for a moment before replying.

"However, the price is a little high. The list price is over 6.8 million."

6.8 million?!

Hearing that number, Xu Ying, who was sipping her juice on the side, nearly choked.

She couldn’t help but look over at Pei Yinyin, only to see Pei Yinyin staring back at her, equally stunned.