vstars Chapter 123 is around 500, not expensive!
Chapter 123 is around 500, not expensive!
As soon as Chen Wanyu settled into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt, her keen eyes caught the unusual luster on Ye Fan's wrist.
"what?"
She leaned forward curiously, examining the watch closely. "When did you buy a new watch? What brand is it? It looks so unique, with a very stylish design!"
The more she looked at it, the more exquisite it seemed, and she couldn't help but ask, "Is it expensive? If the price is right, I'd like to buy a similar one."
She thought it might be an entry-level luxury watch worth a few thousand yuan.
Ye Fan didn't answer directly, but casually fiddled with the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and said vaguely, "It's not expensive. I always wear a watch, did you only notice it today?"
He avoided discussing brands and prices.
Chen Wanyu frowned, trying hard to recall: "That's not right... When you brought me back yesterday, I clearly remember your wrist was empty..."
Her face was full of confusion, but seeing that Ye Fan didn't seem to want to talk about it further, she waved her hand and said, "Oh, never mind, maybe I remembered it wrong."
Ye Fan smiled slightly and offered no further explanation.
He slammed on the gas pedal, and the car sped away from the Ji Hotel like a red lightning bolt.
The woman who had previously tried to strike up a conversation with him but failed had not gone far.
She watched the supercar drive away, her eyes filled with resentment and jealousy.
He quickly took out his phone and snapped several photos of the Ferrari's rear, the clear license plate, and the barely visible silhouette of Ye Fan inside the car.
Then, she opened the WeChat group called "Jinling Socialite Resource Sharing Group".
Her fingers flew across the keyboard as she typed: "Sisters! Big discovery! Freshly caught top-tier prey! [Images][Images][Images]"
"A brand new red Ferrari! The key is the owner—young! Super handsome! He's wearing a Patek Philippe with an incredibly complex function on his wrist, conservatively estimated to be worth several million! More expensive than the car itself!"
"I just struck up a conversation, she's a bit aloof, but definitely a real big fish! Sharing resources, ladies, let's see who succeeds and whoever lands the deal, remember to send a red envelope in the group!"
The message caused the previously quiet group to erupt in a frenzy.
"Wow! I've memorized the license plate!"
"Patek Philippe is incredibly complex? My God! Really?"
"Please specify the location! I'll be staking out Deji Plaza tomorrow!"
"These looks... I'm in love! Girls, let's go!"
The "socialites" in the group all have sharp eyes and their connections and activities cover all the high-end places in Nanjing.
Locating Ye Fan's whereabouts was not difficult for them; it was simply a matter of trying their luck near luxury stores, high-end restaurants, and five-star hotels to see who was more likely to be found.
The woman who sent the message looked at the group messages that instantly flooded her screen and snorted smugly.
So what if Chen Wanyu is beautiful?
In her view, two fists can't beat four hands, and even a hero can't withstand a pack of wolves. She simply refused to believe that with the "professional skills" and "numerous strength" of her "sisterhood," they couldn't win over a man.
Little did they know that in the eyes of a player of Ye Fan's caliber, the combined appeal of these mass-produced "exquisite fakes" was far less than that of the uniquely charming "genuine" items like Chen Wanyu or Yun Shu.
Ye Fan drove his Ferrari and stopped once again at the familiar entrance to the underground parking lot of Deji Plaza.
Looking at the familiar glass curtain wall outside the window, Chen Wanyu asked in confusion, "Ye Fan, how did we end up at Deji Plaza? Weren't we going out to have fun?"
Ye Fan unbuckled his seatbelt, turned to look at her, and said with a hint of teasing, "Didn't you want to buy a watch like mine? In all of Jinling, this is probably the only place that can fulfill your small goal."
Chen Wanyu's face flushed red instantly. Remembering her boastful words in the car, she was immediately embarrassed: "You did that on purpose, didn't you! How much does that watch even cost? I can't afford something that expensive!"
She already had a vague guess in her mind, but still clung to a sliver of hope that she could get a few thousand yuan.
Ye Fan remained calm, as if he were talking about something ordinary: "A little over 500, not bad, not expensive."
"500 yuan?" Chen Wanyu's eyes widened, then she herself found it absurd. "Impossible! How could a 500 yuan watch be sold at Deji Plaza?"
She finally realized that the omitted unit after "more" must be "ten thousand." More than 500 million! This number made her feel like she couldn't breathe for a moment, and her cheeks burned intensely.
Ye Fan couldn't help but laugh at her embarrassed yet adorable appearance, and pushed open the car door: "Let's go, we're already here."
Chen Wanyu was both embarrassed and annoyed, and lightly punched his arm: "You're so mean! You knew I didn't have the money to buy it, yet you still brought me here, just to see me embarrass myself, right? A watch worth millions, I couldn't afford it even if I sold myself!"
"Who said you could buy it?"
Ye Fan naturally took her hand and led her towards the first floor of the mall. "Your wrist is bare, you don't even have a decent watch. I remember flight attendants are required to wear watches to tell time, aren't they?"
Chen Wanyu explained, "I do wear it to work, but it's just a regular quartz watch that costs a few hundred yuan, purely for telling time. It's hardly jewelry. Of course, I don't wear it when I go out normally."
Ye Fan didn't take her to the Patek Philippe store where he bought the watch, but went straight to the Cartier flagship store.
Although he could afford to buy Chen Wanyu any watch, including a Patek Philippe women's model, he felt it was unnecessary.
Gifts given too quickly or too expensively can easily foster unrealistic desires and an unbalanced mindset.
Cartier's price point, brand recognition among female consumers, and sense of style make it a perfect gift that expresses thoughtfulness without being excessive.
Inside the Cartier store, the lighting is soft and the atmosphere is elegant.
A well-dressed, impeccably made-up saleswoman greeted you with a professional and enthusiastic smile: "Good afternoon, sir and madam. Welcome to Cartier. How can I help you?"
Ye Fan pointed to Chen Wanyu beside him and said succinctly, "Help her choose a watch that is suitable for everyday wear."
"Okay, no problem, sir."
The sales assistant immediately understood and turned to Chen Wanyu with a friendly smile, "Madam, this way please. We have many beautiful styles, and I'm sure you'll find one you like. Sir, you can sit in the rest area for a moment."
She gestured for Ye Fan to move to the comfortable sofa area.
Ye Fan nodded and sat down on the sofa. Immediately, a salesperson served Evian mineral water and delicate pastries. The sales assistant then led the somewhat hesitant Chen Wanyu to the women's watch display area.
Inside the glass display case, exquisitely designed Cartier watches, each inlaid with diamonds, shimmered with a captivating light under the spotlights.
Chen Wanyu's gaze was instantly drawn to a classic and elegant watch.
The sales assistant, observing the woman's expression, immediately put on white gloves and took the watch from the counter: "Madam, you have excellent taste. This is our Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, 33mm dial, stainless steel with diamonds."
She gently placed the watch on a black velvet tray and pushed it in front of Chen Wanyu: "It has a rounded and elegant design and is comfortable to wear. You see, the crown is set with a sapphire, surrounded by 26 brilliant-cut round diamonds, which is very classic and timeless. With your fair and slender wrist, wearing it will definitely be the perfect finishing touch."
As she spoke, the sales assistant carefully picked up the watch, indicating that she wanted to let Chen Wanyu try it on.
Chen Wanyu instinctively wanted to refuse, but looking at the exquisite watch in front of her, she couldn't bring herself to say no.
She whispered the question that concerned her most: "How much...is this one?"
The sales assistant maintained a perfect smile and clearly quoted the price: "Madam, the list price of this watch is RMB 156200."
"150,000!" Chen Wanyu's body trembled violently, as if she had been burned. She instinctively tried to pull her hand back from the sales assistant's hand and quickly took off the watch.
Just then, Ye Fan's deep voice sounded behind her: "How is it? Do you like it?"
He had walked over without anyone noticing.