I just want to be a salted fish quietly Chapter 011

Wang Lan drove her BMW MINI, skillfully navigating through the traffic, and soon arrived at Jingnan West Road.

Jingnan West Road was one of the most bustling commercial streets in Modu. Even though it was noon and the scorching sun was overhead, the streets were still bustling with people and endless traffic.

Stepping out of the car, Wang Lan asked with a half-smile, “Lin Xian, what watch do you want to buy?”

She really wanted to know how Lin Xian would cover up his lie this time.

Lin Xian didn’t think much about it; he just felt that Wang Lan was a bit too enthusiastic.

Pointing to the storefront ahead, Lin Xian smiled and said, “That’s it!”

With that, he took the lead and walked towards it.

Besides Vacheron Constantin, there were several other adjacent watch boutiques on the street ahead, such as Audemars Piguet, IWC, and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

But Wang Lan knew very well that no matter which one it was, the prices were not cheap. Even the entry-level watches from Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC would probably start at least at twenty to thirty thousand yuan.

And Yan Xiaoman knew nothing about watches; she was simply in a shopping mood.

“It’s too hot outside, come in quickly.”

Lin Xian turned to call out, then, under Wang Lan’s surprised gaze, walked into the Vacheron Constantin boutique.

In fact, there were many top watch brands: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Blancpain, and so on.

The reason he chose Vacheron Constantin was purely because of its appearance.

Vacheron Constantin truly lived up to its name as an international top watch brand, covering an area of over two thousand square meters. The store’s decor was very minimalist, with only a string of English letters on the sign, yet it gave off an inexplicable sense of high-end luxury.

As the three entered the boutique, the cold air from the air conditioning immediately enveloped them.

At the same time, a woman in a black professional suit walked gracefully towards them.

“Good afternoon, sir, and two beautiful ladies. My name is Sherry. How may I help you?” Sherry appeared to be in her thirties, her features weren’t delicate, but she exuded a faint scholarly aura. Her long hair was neatly coiled, making her appear elegant and generous, instantly inspiring a good impression.

Lin Xian smiled and said, “Hello, I’d like to pick out a watch from your esteemed store.”

Although his attire wasn’t branded, Sherry’s smile didn’t diminish in the slightest.

This was not only because Vacheron Constantin had strict training for its employees, but also because there were simply too many wealthy people in Modu.

Just the wealthy individuals with assets exceeding one hundred million yuan could line up from here all the way to the Huangpu River.

Don’t think it’s an exaggeration, because this is Modu!

Furthermore, customers who dared to walk into their Vacheron Constantin flagship store were rarely ordinary people.

“May I know your surname, sir?” Sherry asked, maintaining her smile.

“My surname is Lin.”

“Alright, Mr. Lin, please have a seat here for a moment.”

Sherry didn’t immediately start introducing watches but guided the three to the sofa in the reception area. She asked, “What would you three like to drink?”

“A glass of ice water will do,” Lin Xian replied.

“Two cups of black tea.”

Yan Xiaoman said, then looked around the store with interest.

Soon, Sherry brought the ice water and black tea.

Yan Xiaoman took a small sip and exclaimed in surprise, “Oh, the black tea in this shop tastes quite good.”

Wang Lan secretly pouted. A watch sells for hundreds of thousands to millions; how could the tea not taste good?

To be honest, at this point, she was also starting to feel conflicted.

She had initially thought Lin Xian was showing off, but seeing his calm expression, it didn’t seem feigned; he truly seemed to be here to buy a watch.

“As long as you like it!” Sherry smiled, then said, “I wonder if Mr. Lin has any particular watch models in mind?”

Lin Xian shook his head and said, “Not yet, could you please recommend a few?”

Sherry nodded, pondered for a moment, then said, “Given Mr. Lin’s age, I wouldn’t recommend dress watches, because dress watches are characterized by seriousness, solemnity, and meticulousness, which don’t quite match Mr. Lin’s current demeanor. If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Lin should still be in university. Men at this stage represent youth, a longing for adventure, and full of passion. So I would recommend a sports watch for you.”

As expected of a flagship store employee, her eloquence and discernment were impeccable.

After a pause, Sherry continued, “Speaking of sports watches, of course, our Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection is highly recommended. It’s no exaggeration to say that the Overseas collection sports watches are tailor-made for Mr. Lin’s age group and can perfectly match your demeanor.”

“Can I take a look?” Lin Xian asked.

“Of course, please follow me, all three of you!” Sherry smiled slightly.

Arriving at the display case, Sherry took out three watches and introduced them one by one: “Mr. Lin, please see, these are our new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time watches.”

The moment the three watches were brought out, Lin Xian was drawn to one of them, automatically ignoring the other two.

The case of this watch was entirely silver-white, but the dial was sapphire blue, like a calm lake, serene and elegant. Yet, its shape also gave a sense of impact, like a turbulent sea.

This bizarre yet perfect combination instantly captivated Lin Xian.

Seeing this, Sherry very thoughtfully focused on introducing this particular watch to him: “The model number of this watch is 7900V/11…”

Lin Xian waved his hand, interrupting her, “No need for introductions, how much is it?”

In fact, the configurations of top-tier watches are almost identical, and even many brands use the same movement. Moreover, the manufacturing cost is fixed, so there isn’t much difference in quality. He didn’t know much about watches, and even if Sherry explained, he wouldn’t fully understand.

The key was that he liked it, and that was enough.

So Lin Xian directly asked for the price; if the price was suitable, he would buy it immediately!

“Uh…”

Sherry was slightly stunned, then quickly said, “The current price of this watch is 224, 000 yuan.”

224, 000 yuan?

Hearing this price, Wang Lan was somewhat okay, as she had some understanding of the prices of high-end watches.

But Yan Xiaoman, who knew nothing about them, was instantly startled.

In her perception, watches cost at most a few hundred or a thousand yuan. Suddenly hearing over two hundred thousand made it difficult for her to accept at once.

However, Lin Xian’s next words shocked her even more.

“Alright, I’ll take it!”

With that, Lin Xian pulled out his bank card from his wallet and handed it over.

He only had 230, 000 yuan in his bank card; if it were any more expensive, he really couldn’t afford it.

At this moment, Sherry’s smile became even more enthusiastic.

Having worked at the Vacheron Constantin flagship store for so many years, she had only encountered such generous and direct customers two or three times. “Mr. Lin, please come this way to pay.”

Lin Xian followed Sherry to make the payment, while also beginning to use his prop.

“Ding~”

“Your current consumption is 224, 000 yuan. Do you wish to use the [Consumption Rebate Critical Strike Card] for this specific consumption?”

“Confirm!”

Without any hesitation, he confirmed directly.

“Successfully used [Consumption Rebate Critical Strike Card]. The critical rebate will be issued after you complete this consumption!”

It seemed this system was very strict, giving no opportunity to exploit loopholes.