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Chapter 199: Chapter 102: Yuyu, I Have an Idea…_2

Chapter 199: Chapter 102: Yuyu, I Have an Idea…_2

If it weren’t for the Freeloading Feature, which meant no need to spend his own money, Su Huai would definitely turn around and leave—I’m obligated to buy an Audemars Piguet? Isn’t Patek Philippe fragrant?

But now, he just wanted to give Pei Shuyu a female watch from the same series in return.

Couples’ watches, huh? Girls eat this stuff up.

Anyway, since he wasn’t spending his own money, the harder it was to get, the more it would reflect his sincerity and strength, and he could even push the Favorability Rating up a notch.

So he didn’t bother haggling anymore.

“Fine, I won’t beat around the bush with you.”

Su Huai didn’t think much before he blurted out something shocking.

“A flat rate of 4 million, you decide how to allocate or deal with it, just let me see the watch in 3 days, I’ll pay directly after verifying it at the boutique, simple, right?”

Maitreya was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed.

“You mean… I can do as I please?”

“Right.”

Su Huai nodded briskly and said meaningfully, “How you and Manager Sun split the money is none of my business. I’m merely acquiring a return gift for the leader. 4 million isn’t the upper limit of my authority, but the leader didn’t specify Audemars Piguet… deal?”

“Man, that’s some style!”

Maitreya slapped his thigh vigorously and immediately agreed with a laugh: “Then it’s settled. Please leave me a deposit of 100,000, and I’ll get to it right away!”

It’s no wonder he was elated; if he sourced the watch through alternative channels, it’d cost around 3.7 million, netting him a tidy profit of 250,000 in three days.

If he got it from Manager Sun, obtaining it officially at the retail price, it’d be just over 3.4 million, and both parties could pocket a cool 300,000 each.

Officially speaking, there aren’t supposed to be any watches available, at least that’s what all the boutiques claim, but this line is only meant to deceive ordinary customers interested in basic models.

There’s supposedly no stock in boutiques worldwide, everyone needs to join a waiting list. However, there’s a glaring contradiction: if Audemars Piguet was really that sought after, why would a 95% new second-hand watch covered with a film be discounted so much?

Millenary models at a tad more than a 20% discount, classic models at over a 30% discount, Offshore models over 50%, and Royal Oak Concept at mostly 20% off…

Only the extremely popular Royal Oak and Offshore models would experience price surges, being snapped up eagerly and hard to come by.

Thus, the situation where you have to buy unpopular models to qualify for the hot ones arises.

Of course, they don’t say this outright; the indirect hints like those Manager Sun gives—vague suggestions—are the proper play. Every now and then they post on social media about what models have arrived at the store, and those who understand know that’s when they should open their wallets.

Buy a few of those trashy watches costing tens or hundreds of thousands, and you’ll be next in line for the desirable one.

And for those who foolishly wait in line after registering, sorry, there really isn’t stock—if I’m lying, I’m a dog!

As for the existence of second-hand dealers like Maitreya…

On one hand, they help the official brand maintain price support and secure their market base, while on the other, they make a fortune off the popular models.

It’s just like how the secondary market in big A shares exists for the ‘leeks’ to be harvested, full of schemes and ploys.

But no matter the ruse, the ultimate goal is still to make money. Su Huai put the money in the right place, and not directly to the officials but to the right person, hence he could definitely get the watch he wanted.

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It’s always such a fantastical society; quite often, having money doesn’t necessarily mean you can spend it. You need to penetrate the essence of things to truly apply your skills.

Pei Shuyu is a typical example of someone not very adept at spending money, so she ended up using 4.5 million to get the same watch.

Su Huai, on the other hand, went straight for the jugular, each stab making them tremble.

Maitreya certainly wanted to ask for more, but the phrase “the upper limit of my authority” was so perfect, it extinguished any undue greed he might have harbored.

“Mr. Su, wait for my good news. Three days is a rough estimate, the latest by three days!”

“That’s up to you now, well, I’ll take my leave, no need to see me out.”

Su Huai walked away with his boxes, leaving behind nothing but a deep and inscrutable silhouette…

Maitreya stood at the door for a long while, returning to the store shaking his head and muttering, “Damn, how bizarre… Whose kid is this? Only 19 and already so savvy?”

Su Huai had retrieved his photocopy of his ID, but Manager Sun had already seen his birth date.

19 years old, not yet an adult, the age for attending university.

Yet the amount and capability of controlling wealth he displayed deterred Maitreya from even entertaining the idea of any monkey business.

That watch, after all, needed official certification and warranty cards…

Forget it, forget it, he was already making a handsome profit through legit means, and Old Sun would never go along with any shenanigans. It’s better to secure the bag quickly.

Maitreya returned to his shop and rang up Manager Sun’s phone, not to discuss business but to arrange dinner for the night.

…

Su Huai, having taken the rare trip out, decided to pick up a few autumn outfits at Jianwai Soho.

Two tracksuits, Li-Ning’s.

One casual outfit, Septwolves.

A dozen ice silk underpants turned out to be the most expensive, at 129 each.

Now was the time to accumulate wealth, so Su Huai didn’t want to spend too much on luxury goods.

The premium underwear was due to his, well, impressive development, where only highly elastic fabric could provide the snug yet non-constrictive protection he needed—he who understands, understands; those who don’t should quickly reflect on whether they’re just too small.

Carrying bags large and small, he decided to try the number one ranked fast food in the Imperial Capital—McDonald’s.

McDonald’s, Domino’s, Nan Chengxiang, Micun, Pizza Hut… these brands had accompanied Su Huai through his tough working years.

One would think he wasn’t short on money for dining now, yet after cobbling meals together at the cafeteria for over half a month, the rice was tasteless, steamed buns joyless, vegetables flavorless, and what he found himself missing were McDonald’s and Hot Pot fragrances.

Pretty hilarious.

Stuffing himself with three burgers and various snacks, Su Huai toted his haul back to campus, finding his dormitory deserted.