Chapter 105: I Am Zheng Yuechan’s Nephew
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After filling out a form, Bai Jie glanced at it and said, “Sir, you can just call me Xiaojie. You’re looking for the 5270G series, right?”
“Yes.”
Before coming, Cheng Yao had already been briefed in the car. There was no need to go too extravagant; watches costing tens of millions were a bit absurd. There was a saying that poor people play with cars, while rich people play with watches. No one knew where that line came from, but it must have had some basis.
It was said that in some circles, watches worth tens of millions were everywhere, and many celebrities liked collecting them.
“Please come with me.”
He followed behind her and went upstairs.
Xiaojie stopped in front of the display counter. “Sir, this is our Patek Philippe Super Complication Timepiece Series 5270G white-gold watch...”
Looking at the platinum-toned watch, Cheng Yao’s eyes lit up. It looked excellent. It was indeed more refined and luxurious than a Cartier piece, yet not ostentatious.
“Let me introduce it to you...” Xiaojie gave him a concise explanation of the watch’s craftsmanship and materials.
The 18K white-gold case measured 41 millimeters in diameter. The sapphire crystal window on the case back revealed the artistry of mechanical watchmaking. Paired with a hand-stitched matte black alligator strap, it wore very comfortably, and the 18K white-gold folding clasp lent it an air of elegance within its nobility.
“Sir, this watch may make you look a little more mature.”
“So someone like me who just lies flat and does nothing wouldn’t suit it?” Cheng Yao teased.
“You must be joking.” Xiaojie smiled faintly. “Shall I take it out and let you try it on?”
She had seen every kind of customer in her long career. She had long since developed an even temperament, keeping a perfectly practiced smile.
A watch worth over a million yuan made him a serious customer. She had no reason to doubt him; after all, someone without the means would not have the nerve to come in and browse.
“Sure.”
Wearing her snow-white gloves, she took the watch out of the display case and, lowering her head, helped Cheng Yao put it on his wrist. As she did, she brushed back a stray lock of hair, looking almost tender.
“Sir, is it tight?”
“A little...”
“Alright.” Xiaojie loosened the strap. “How about now?”
“Perfect.”
Cheng Yao flexed his wrist. It fit just right. “I need to take a call.”
“Of course.”
“Hello?”
“Hello, is this Cheng Yao?”
“And you are...?”
“Aunt Zheng asked me to come pick you up. Where are you now?”
“I’m out shopping, on Zhongshan East 1st Road. I’ll send you my location.”
“...Alright.”
After ending the call, Cheng Yao said, “No need to keep introducing it. I’ll take this one.”
“Certainly. This way, please.”
Host: Cheng Yao
Appearance: 85
Skills: Guitar, Superhuman Hearing, Voice of Heaven, Piano, Acting King, Racing God, Photography, Dance
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Wealth: 150,177,500
Girlfriends: Zhang Ya (bound), Lu Mengyao (bound)
Items: Disruption Capsule x1, Cupid’s Red Thread x1
For a watch worth 1.28 million yuan, Cheng Yao did not even blink. After paying, he signed his name beneath the saleswoman’s enthusiastic smile, tucked the little gift into his bag, and headed for the door.
“Did you add that gentleman’s contact information?”
“I didn’t get the chance...” Bai Jie’s expression stiffened. The main reason was that the other party had been far too quick.
A saleswoman from another team joked, “What a shame. That was a huge spender...”
Bai Jie was also deeply frustrated. Cheng Yao had completely thrown her off.
A watch worth over a million yuan, and you couldn’t even hesitate for a moment? Even if you were in a hurry, you didn’t have to be this rash!
...
Leaving Patek Philippe, Cheng Yao came to the intersection.
Soon after, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan slowly approached and stopped at the corner. The window lowered. “Cheng Yao?”
“Hello.”
“Get in.”
Name: Xia Shiqi
Appearance: 87
Figure: 80
Special: 92
Cheng Yao’s eyes lit up at once. He opened the door and got into the front passenger seat. “You’re the current rising star Xia Shiqi. I’m your fan!”
In truth, he had only seen Xia Shiqi a few times on trending news.
A fan?
He did not follow celebrities.
“Mm, hello. So you’re Cheng Yao. Aunt Zheng has mentioned you several times...” Xia Shiqi nodded slightly and looked at him through her sunglasses. He really was quite handsome. No wonder Aunt Zheng kept thinking about him. Could it be that Aunt Zheng liked this sort of pampered pretty-boy?
Hee-hee.
If Aunt Zheng knew what I was thinking, would she beat me to death?
Xia Shiqi stuck out her tongue inwardly, unable to make sense of Aunt Zheng’s thoughts.
“Oh, by the way, do you have formal wear?”
“No.”
“When Aunt Zheng asked me to come, she said to take you shopping for a formal outfit...”
“No need. I’m just going along for the fun of it.”
“Mm.”
Xia Shiqi could not be bothered to say anything else, and the rest of the ride passed in silence.
Cheng Yao smiled. “Your acting is pretty good. I watched that drama, The Road Home...”
“It’s... The Road Back.”
Xia Shiqi’s eye twitched. You fake fan!
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Cheng Yao wore a smile that was not quite a smile. “Right, The Road Back.”
“What does your family do?”
“We have some business overseas.”
Xia Shiqi fell into thought. As expected, he was a second-generation rich kid.
Cheng Yao studied Xia Shiqi. This beauty gave off a cool vibe, though not as cool as his own master, Chen Xingyan. Chen Xingyan looked really cool when she hit people.
How should he put it? Her looks were good, her luck was decent, and she had some resources too, but she was only moderately popular...
Cheng Yao felt that she was a potential money tree.
Still, they had only just met, and he did not know what kind of person she was. Naturally, he would not probe recklessly.
“Are you planning to sign with Huatian?”
“Me?”
Cheng Yao froze for a moment, then immediately understood. The other party must have thought he was also going for Huatian’s resources.
“You’ve got it wrong. I’m Aunt Zheng’s nephew. I just came back, and she’s taking me out to see the world.”
“Huh?”
Xia Shiqi was stunned. Aunt Zheng had a nephew?
At the traffic light, Xia Shiqi took off her sunglasses and looked at Cheng Yao. There really was some resemblance...
In truth, once she had a lead, her mind would fill in the rest on its own.
“So that’s how it is. Well, that explains it...”
No wonder she cared so much. So he was her nephew. Just as I thought, Aunt Zheng could never like a pretty-boy like this.
Xia Shiqi smiled. “Have you had breakfast?”
“Yes. Where are we going now?”
“Back to my place.”
Her phone rang. Xia Shiqi answered. “Hello, Aunt Zheng? I’ve picked up your nephew. We’re on the way back now. I’ll take him to my place first.”
“...All right. I still have some things to handle.” Zheng Yuechan fell silent for a moment, evidently a little bewildered as well.
Cheng Yao held back a laugh. Before long, the car arrived at Zhongliang One. Looking around, he asked, “Right by the Bund? This place isn’t cheap, is it?”
“About eighty million a unit. There are some that cost over a hundred million too, but I’m renting. I definitely couldn’t afford to buy one.”
“You’ll be able to afford it once you make it big.”
“It’s not that easy.” Xia Shiqi shook her head. Everyone says celebrities make money, and they do—but to really make a lot, you have to become truly famous. Otherwise, there’s no point even dreaming about a place like this.
“It’s hard to get resources. Still, next month I have an audition for the female lead in a drama. If I land it, the pay should be pretty good.”
Because of Zheng Yuechan, Xia Shiqi had lowered her guard and began chattering away.
Cheng Yao listened quietly. He did not usually pay attention to celebrities, but he did have a few he liked, such as Wu Jing, Han Hong, and other charity-minded stars like Audrey.
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