Chapter 82 Patek Philippe, A Triumphant Return

"Suzhou, huh? Is it convenient for me to go there and take a look in person?"

The sound of turning pages paused.

After a moment, Kan Jiashu said, "My dad says if you're really interested, come over to my house tomorrow evening. He’ll invite the manor owner as well, so you can talk face-to-face."

"Thank you so much." Ling Yue's mind raced. "It's just such a bother for you... um... does your father have any particular hobbies?"

She couldn't exactly show up for a visit empty-handed.

A burst of laughter came from the other end of the phone. "There's no need to bring gifts; it's just a meal."

"I'd feel embarrassed to show up without bringing something."

The most expensive things are those that are free.

Of course, Ling Yue wasn't overthinking it that much; she simply felt that since they were helping her, it would be bad manners to show up empty-handed, especially since the other party was an elder.

Kan Jiashu felt a bit helpless. He hadn't spent much time with Ling Yue, but he knew she was the type who meant what she said.

Since they were both direct people, there was no need for excessive politeness.

"Then buy a watch for me. Truth be told, I was the one who asked my dad, which gave him the chance to help, so I'm the one helping you here."

Kan Jiashu had originally wanted to say that if she needed additional investment, she should set aside 200 million for him.

But on second thought, they were just acting as intermediaries, and Ling Yue was only buying a manor—it wasn't some profit-making project. Giving too heavy a return gift would seem greedy.

It was better to just ask for a watch. Whether it was cheap or expensive would be up to the person being helped; that was the most appropriate way.

Ling Yue readily agreed.

The call ended.

"Miss, you have news already?" Cheng Jiao remarked, noting she hadn't even decided which connections to look into yet.

"Mm." Ling Yue leaned back against the chair, completely relaxed. She opened Kan Jiashu's social media feed and scrolled down, seeing several posts from last year about him and his father going fishing.

From the captions, it seemed Uncle Kan enjoyed fishing.

"Master Qin, change course to the mall," Ling Yue said to Master Qin after lowering the partition window.

Ling Yue found a comfortable position. "Cheng Jiao, go buy a few fishing rods and some fishing gear in a bit. Also, check if there are any wild waters nearby."

The partition window wasn't closed, and Master Qin overheard. "The boss likes fishing? I know a place!"

He had finally caught an opportunity to show off!

When he went home and told his wife, she would definitely praise him, and maybe she’d stop preventing him from going fishing!

Ling Yue asked, "Where?"

"It's about an hour and a half drive. It's a bit remote—a wild spot some fishing buddies and I just discovered! Last time I went, I caught a twenty-pounder!" Master Qin said excitedly, his face glowing with the memory.

Just thinking about carrying that big fish all the way home and how many heads he turned!

The people in the fishing group tried to trick him into revealing the address, but he refused to say a word!

But the boss wasn't an outsider; it was fine to tell her.

Ling Yue didn't know Master Qin was pledging his loyalty in his heart. She immediately decided, "Then tomorrow, after we eat lunch, we'll head to the place you mentioned."

"The round trip will take three hours. Won't going at noon be too late?" Cheng Jiao asked worriedly.

Master Qin kept his eyes on the road ahead, but his heart had flown to the back to chat. "No, the fish in that area are quite stupid and easy to catch. If a few of us go and spread out, we can definitely pull in twenty or thirty pounds in two hours."

"Boss, I'm not bragging, but I'm great at baiting the spot. Just watch me when the time comes!"

Look at how excited he was.

It made Ling Yue look forward to it as well. "Alright, you can go with Cheng Jiao to pick out the fishing rods later. You can buy one you like for yourself."

"Thank you, Boss!!" Master Qin gripped the steering wheel tightly, his face wrinkling with a massive grin.

Getting another fishing rod... was he just too lucky in this life?

Born into a family with both parents, married to a good wife, father to a well-behaved son, and working for a kind-hearted boss who cared about her employees.

Who could have a better life than him!

Unknowingly, he felt even more energized while driving.

They arrived at the mall.

They took the elevator from the underground garage directly to the first floor.

Ding—the elevator doors opened.

Manager Hong stood outside, bowing slightly toward Ling Yue with a brilliant smile. "Good afternoon, Ms. Ling."

"The VIP room is ready. This way, please."

The room was filled with a faint scent of incense and bright lights. A small cart decorated with fresh flowers held scented tea and exquisite snacks.

On the coffee table lay over thirty Patek Philippe watches in stock. Standing nearby was a Sales Associate from the authorized Patek Philippe dealership.

Ling Yue had contacted Manager Hong before coming.

As a mall VVIP, while others had to queue to buy a watch at the Patek Philippe store, Ling Yue only had to sit here and wait for them to bring the stock to her for selection.

The money she had dropped at the mall previously wasn't in vain; good service indeed brought a more pleasant shopping mood.

"Ms. Ling, these are all the items currently in stock at the store." The SA only smiled and stepped forward after Ling Yue was seated.

Ling Yue scanned the black velvet trays. The styles were varied, with almost no duplicates.

She took the tea handed to her by Manager Hong, took a sip, and asked, "Which one is the most expensive?"

The SA half-knelt and picked up a diamond-encrusted watch set with colored gemstones. "This model, 5260/1455R-001, is the treasure of our store."

"A full-diamond design, this luxury ladies' watch combines high jewelry craftsmanship with a complex mechanical movement. It's suitable for formal occasions like banquets, blending art with fashion, and utility with beauty."

"The retail price is 30,928,400 yuan."

The cool strap wrapped around her wrist, and the colored gemstones sparkled with a flowing brilliance as she gently turned it.

Luxurious, high-profile, and radiant.

Ling Yue liked it very much.

She had the SA remove the strap and set it aside.

She asked again, "What about men's watches? Which one is the most expensive?"

The SA searched the black velvet tray for a moment and held up a brown watch with both hands. "Men's watches sell very quickly. The most expensive one in the store right now is this 5370R-001, a new 2025 model. This men's watch just arrived today, with a retail price of 2,566,300 yuan."

"It features classic split-seconds chronograph technology, a brown Grand Feu enamel dial paired with a rose gold case, exuding a restrained and steady feel. The colors are versatile, suitable for both leisure and business."

"Whether as a gift or for personal use, it's an excellent choice. Although it's a men's watch, many women who prefer a steady style also wear it."

This one was simple.

Not a single diamond.

Compared to the diamond-encrusted watch from earlier, it was more modest, but its sense of quality was even stronger.

"Pack this one separately; I'm giving it as a gift."

At a price of over two million, it was neither too cheap nor too expensive—just right for a gift.

As soon as she spoke, two other SAs stepped forward to busy themselves with the packaging.

Ling Yue's gaze drifted over the tray. Now that the gift for someone else was chosen, it was time to pick gifts for herself.

"This one, this one... this one, and that diamond-encrusted one from before—pack them all up."

For every model Ling Yue mentioned, the SA would recite the model number, and then his colleagues, wearing gloves, would take the corresponding watch to be packed.

The store manager walked up to Ling Yue with a POS machine.

14 watches in total, amounting to 44,390,100 yuan.

It could certainly be considered a full harvest.