Chapter 458 244: The World's Only Patek Philippe Watch King

The next day, Zhou Hui from Patek Philippe reported some good news to Qi Sheng.

Just as expected, the Swiss Headquarters couldn't resist the temptation of an above-list-price sale.

They said that a 6300G would be shipped to Shanghai and arrive that afternoon.

Without making a big fuss, Qi Sheng went to the Patek Philippe Mansion alone.

In the familiar VIP room, a beaming Zhou Hui began her introduction for Qi Sheng.

"Mr. Qi, this 6300G possesses twenty complications, including a minute repeater, a grande and petite sonnerie, and a perpetual calendar."

"The movement is also Patek Philippe's top-tier, in-house version, containing 1,366 parts. It represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship you can find in a high-end watch on the market today."

"In light of your sincerity, the Swiss Headquarters has specially offered this unreleased high-jewelry version of the watch. The specific model is the 6300/400G-001."

"In addition to its white gold case, it features a reversible ebony-black opaline dial and is set with 409 baguette-cut diamonds, totaling 31.35 carats."

"You can use the swivel feature at will, as the watch is designed to be worn on either side."

After listening to Zhou Hui's introduction, Qi Sheng couldn't help but feel impressed.

'As expected of the King of Watches!'

'It's no wonder the other brands can't keep up.'

As Zhou Hui helped Qi Sheng put on the 50-million-yuan Patek Philippe, he found he couldn't bear to take it off. The watch was just too damn cool.

The rich never lack for luxury goods.

What they want is scarcity, uniqueness, and being one step ahead of everyone else.

And this diamond-set 6300/400G-001 was, for now, the only one of its kind in the entire world.

"Mr. Qi, what do you think?"

Zhou Hui looked at Qi Sheng with anticipation, though she felt a little uncertain.

She hadn't expected the headquarters to offer an unreleased timepiece.

'Then again, it makes sense. The 6300G isn't that expensive abroad.'

'It's only about 2.2 million US dollars, which many wealthy people can afford.'

'It's only because of the 50% postal tax in this country that the price skyrockets to a terrifying 30 million.'

'They certainly couldn't afford to offend the international buyers who had already placed pre-orders.'

'So, the headquarters brought out an unreleased model to satisfy a powerful new buyer.'

'They made a profit and gave the new buyer plenty of face.'

"I'll take it."

Qi Sheng's interest was genuinely piqued; he didn't want to miss out on this watch.

His previous Vacheron Constantin and Bvlgari could now take a backseat.

Seven million versus fifty million—that was a nearly tenfold difference.

The prestige, naturally, was on a completely different level.

"Excellent! I'll prepare the contract right away."

Ecstatic, Zhou Hui clicked away in her high heels and quickly returned with the purchase agreement.

Seeing the total price of 50 million, Qi Sheng suddenly remembered something.

"This watch's price has to be in the top 10 in the watch world, right?"

"Absolutely. And it would be no lower than the top 8."

Zhou Hui was even more excited than Qi Sheng.

Selling a 50-million-yuan-class timepiece was an immense honor for her.

When it was time to pay, Qi Sheng had to use two cards.

First was his Intelligent Dragon Card, which had been collecting dust for a long time.

Its eight-million-yuan limit was completely maxed out.

For the remaining 42 million, Qi Sheng had China Construction Bank wire the funds to Patek Philippe's designated account.

With the 50 million transferred, Qi Sheng officially became the owner of this "King of Watches."

"Mr. Qi, this is my personal card. You can contact me 24/7. I promise I'll be at your beck and call."

Zhou Hui escorted him all the way to the courtyard of the Yuan Mansion.

Watching Qi Sheng get into the black, extended-wheelbase Phantom, her eyes were filled with expectation.

If Qi Sheng wanted, he would only need to crook his finger, and she would get in the car immediately.

"Alright. I'll contact you if I need anything."

Qi Sheng raised the window and told Gu Feng to drive off.

But the 'need' he was referring to was only the need to buy watches.

'If I had any real physical needs, aren't Zong Rui and Qu Man at home a hundred times better than her?'

...

Now that he was in Shanghai, it would be wrong not to pay the Jiang Family a visit.

After all, the Jiang Family had supported him with 2.5 billion.

Seeing the extended-wheelbase Phantom, the bodyguards at the entrance of Tan Palace quickly waved it through.

This car had been here quite a few times before.

Each time, it headed straight for Villa No. 8.

The man inside, so the rumor went, was the boyfriend of Princess Jiang.

'Tsk, reality is so cruel.'

'A rich heiress ending up with a poor boy is the kind of stuff only those damn authors dare to write.'

Jiang Wanqiu was idly strolling in the garden out of boredom.

When she saw the familiar Phantom, she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.

"Shanghai A-66888! That's the Phantom from Banyan Tree!"

Overjoyed, Jiang Wanqiu ran to the front of the garage and, just as she'd hoped, saw the familiar figure she had longed for day and night.

"You haven't come to see me in so long!"

Jiang Wanqiu threw herself into Qi Sheng's arms, her voice full of longing and a hint of complaint.

"Ahem, I've been a bit busy lately. But I'm here now, aren't I?"

Qi Sheng didn't dare say he'd been spending all his time with Qu Man and Zong Rui.

Otherwise, Jiang Wanqiu would definitely flip out.

"My dad is insisting I intern at the family company and then get my MBA at Jiao Tong University after graduation."

"But I want to study in Chengdu to be closer to you."

For a rich girl, getting an MBA was standard procedure.

It wasn't like the Jiang Family's business was counting on Jiang Wanqiu to manage it anyway.

Old Jiang was still in his prime; he could hold on for at least another decade or two.

"Listen to Uncle Jiang. There aren't any good MBA programs over in Chengdu."

Qi Sheng put his arm around Jiang Wanqiu and walked toward the villa.

"I'll be gradually shifting the focus of my career to Shanghai, so there's no need to choose somewhere far away when you can be close."

"Really?"

Hearing this, Jiang Wanqiu looked up at him, pleasantly surprised.

"Would I lie to you?"

Qi Sheng chuckled and playfully pinched Jiang Wanqiu's cheek.

'A college student who hasn't even graduated yet... so innocent.'

"Ahem..."

A cough suddenly came from behind them.

Without even turning around, Qi Sheng knew it was his "big brother-in-law."

"Brother Nan, off work?"

Seeing Jiang Nan dressed in a white shirt and black trousers, Qi Sheng couldn't help but marvel.

The once profligate young master of a rich family had become a public servant.

"Just got off work, only to find you two being all lovey-dovey."

Jiang Nan had a sharp eye. He noticed the Patek Philippe on Qi Sheng's wrist and asked in surprise, "What model is that?"

Qi Sheng smiled and said, "A 6300/400G-001."

"That's not right. That model doesn't exist."

Jiang Nan frowned in thought, but he didn't believe for a second that Qi Sheng would wear a fake.

"This model hasn't been released yet, so of course you haven't seen it. I'm just getting a sneak peek."

Qi Sheng took off the watch and handed it to Jiang Nan for a closer look.

"Damn, no wonder. How much?"

The realization dawned on Jiang Nan. He took the Patek Philippe, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

But given his current position, he wouldn't dare wear something like this.

To match his status, he drove a Volvo.

For a watch, he only dared to wear a Longines.

The great young master of the Jiang Family, reduced to this state, was often teased by his friends.

Qi Sheng said nonchalantly, "50 million."

"How much?"

Jiang Nan was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

Qi Sheng smiled and explained, "That's the price with tax. It's not this expensive abroad."

"You're too damn extravagant! Spending 50 million just to buy a watch?"

Jiang Nan was a rich young master himself, but he would never be this extravagant.

'Doesn't a watch in the million-yuan range still have plenty of prestige?'

"I happened to like it, so I bought it on a whim."

Qi Sheng smiled. "If you like it, Brother Nan, I'll get you one as a wedding gift."

"Don't get me in trouble! A Longines is already a luxury. If I wore a 50-million-class watch, you must really want to see me get locked up!"

Jiang Nan admired it for a while before handing the watch back to Qi Sheng.

"My dad's here too. Let's have a few drinks later."

Jiang Nan slung his arm around Qi Sheng's shoulder, about to head inside.

Trailing behind them, Jiang Wanqiu was all smiles, her face a picture of happiness.

She was naturally delighted that her boyfriend got along so well with her family.

"Ah Sheng is here?"

Jiang Haoyuan and Xie Qing, who were watching TV in the living room, were also pleasantly surprised to see Qi Sheng.

As his prospective parents-in-law, they were more than a thousand percent satisfied with this "golden son-in-law."

Distinguished family background, outstanding abilities, tall and handsome.

He was definitely the type of "other people's kid" that all elders adore.

"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Xie."

Qi Sheng greeted them each with a nod and naturally sat down to eat some fruit.

Given his current relationship with Jiang Wanqiu, there was no need to be formal.

"Old Wu, have the kitchen prepare a few extra dishes."

Jiang Haoyuan sent Jiang Nan to get some liquor, then instructed Housekeeper Wu.

"Yes, Master."

Before bowing and leaving, Housekeeper Wu also smiled and nodded at the Jiang family's future son-in-law.

"I saw in Jinshi Capital's announcements that you recently partnered with Shengxuan Group to acquire Pop Mart?"

Jiang Haoyuan had invested 2 billion himself, so of course he paid attention to Jinshi Capital.

"I'm very optimistic about the designer toy market. Pop Mart is currently designing a new IP."

"I'm planning to leverage a movie from another entertainment company I acquired to get a head start on related merchandise and make a quick profit."

Qi Sheng briefly explained Pop Mart's main business to Jiang Haoyuan, as well as its sales figures and net profit growth over the past few years.

"This business model could run into problems. You should prepare to pivot and go public in advance."

Jiang Haoyuan was old and shrewd; he naturally saw things with great clarity.

How could he not know that a business like blind boxes toed the line and would inevitably face regulation?

However, given Pop Mart's net profit growth rate, completing the acquisition for only 1.8 billion was an absolute steal!

"This Demon Child IP is the first step in Pop Mart's transformation."

"In the future, I'll have the two companies cooperate closely, preparing the design and production of merchandise even before the animated film is released."

"I'll leverage the hype from the movie's release to maximize revenue from merchandise."

Qi Sheng had an unfair advantage; of course he wouldn't stubbornly stick to the blind box business like Wang Ning.

"It's good that you're thinking this way. If you need any support from your uncle, just say the word."

Jiang Haoyuan nodded in satisfaction, greatly admiring Qi Sheng's sharp business acumen.

Expanding into the film industry and making animated movies was indeed a brilliant move.

But whether he could pull it off would depend on Qi Sheng's skill.

"Old Jiang, Ah Sheng rarely visits. Stop talking business and come eat."

Xie Qing came over with a smile, interrupting the two who were deep in conversation.

"Then let's stop for now. We can talk more after dinner."

Jiang Haoyuan patted Qi Sheng's shoulder, feeling very confident in his future son-in-law.

Even if he really lost everything, that 2 billion wouldn't be enough to deal the Jiang Family a major blow.

But if he made a profit, it would all be Jiang Wanqiu's dowry.

"Dad, you guys should drink a little less tonight."

As soon as she sat down, Jiang Wanqiu gave her father and brother a preemptive warning.

"You don't know my and Dad's tolerance for alcohol?"

Jiang Nan gave his sister a speechless look.

"You should be telling Ah Sheng to go easy on us later, so he doesn't drink the two of us under the table."

"This 'little padded jacket' is already taking his side before she's even married off."

Jiang Haoyuan also shook his head with a smile.

This time, they didn't drink as much as they did during Qi Sheng's last visit.

Three bottles of Moutai, no more, no less.

For Qi Sheng, it was no different from drinking water.

But the Jiang father and son were both a little tipsy.

Especially Jiang Nan, whose tolerance was only about half a liter of liquor.

He rambled on to Qi Sheng about how envious he was.

They were both rich young masters, but he had to follow his family's arrangements.

Qi Sheng, on the other hand, was free and unrestrained, without a care in the world.

His girlfriends were also of all types, from curvy to slender, all stunningly beautiful.

"This kid, he always talks too much after a few drinks."

Jiang Haoyuan couldn't watch anymore and had Housekeeper Wu take Jiang Nan back to his room.

He had some more tea with Qi Sheng and played a game of chess.

He saw his usually well-behaved precious daughter giving him looks from time to time.

Only then did Jiang Haoyuan reluctantly put down his chess piece.

Pretending to be overcome by the alcohol, he went back to his room.

'That girl... she isn't even married yet, and already she's so shameless.'

Jiang Haoyuan felt helpless, but he also understood.

Everyone was young once. The two of them were a good match in every way, a true match made in heaven.

Even if he wanted to stop them, he couldn't.

'If things were to become a foregone conclusion... it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.'

'If they had a child and it was raised well, maybe it could even inherit the family business.'

'Given the Jiang Family's situation, even if Jiang Nan had children, they would have to follow his path.'

'A company worth tens of billions would surely be handed over to Jiang Wanqiu step by step.'

'As for whether Qi Sheng would covet the Jiang Family's assets?'

'Old Jiang was not worried at all.'

'Qi Sheng's few companies, full of potential, would be worth at least tens of billions in the future.'

'In terms of on-paper strength, Qi Sheng had already surpassed an old, established wealthy family like the Jiangs.'