How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

"Thinking of them as fools would actually make one the fool."

Plus, now that he had money, 1.4 million wasn't such a big number; it wouldn't surprise him too much...

What really puzzled Gu Heng was that, as a seller, Qi Shuming used the word "approximately" to tell me the price...

Seeing the confusion in Gu Heng's eyes, Qi Shuming quickly explained, "It's like this: all the wristwatches in our Patek Philippe Origin Mansion are priced in Swiss Francs by the headquarters in Geneva and settled in RMB.

The exchange rate between the Swiss Franc and RMB is constantly changing.

This difference doesn't affect small amounts much, but for our Patek Philippe's prices, which easily reach millions or even tens of millions, it's significant. A small fluctuation can result in a price difference of tens or even hundreds of thousands.

So I can only give you an approximate price for this watch."

All right...

These luxury brands really go to great lengths to maintain their status...

How is this any different from doing something redundant?

Although he was internally mocking, his expression remained unchanged, and he continued walking forward.

Yu Qianqian and Leyi followed cautiously behind Gu Heng...

With so many displays here, they really didn't dare to wander around carelessly. The chance of bumping into the watches in the display cases was small, but if they accidentally damaged some of the antique decorations nearby, the cost would likely be astronomical...

Especially Yu Qianqian...

She came here just to broaden her knowledge, and now she truly was...

Any random watch here, to say that her family would have to sell their property to afford it would be an exaggeration...

But like that 1.4-million-watch, buying it would indeed strain her family's cash assets...

She had always seen herself as a rich second generation and didn't mind others calling her that...

But only upon coming here did she realize, there are also disparities among the wealthy...

Her family could at best be considered at the lower tier of the wealthy, and her status as a rich second generation was only in the eyes of ordinary people...

While everyone's thoughts varied, Gu Heng spoke up.

"Manager Qi, introduce this watch to me."

Upon hearing this, Qi Shuming quickly glanced at the watch in the showcase and then began reciting from memory: "This model is part of the super-complicated series, model 5327R-001. There are three versions available for this model: 18K yellow gold, 18K platinum, and the 18K rose gold version in front of us.

Although it features the more femininely-styled rose gold, it is genuinely a men's watch.

And it is very popular in the market.

Unlike the previous Parrot Snail 5724G-001, which is part of a sports series, suitable for wearing during sports activities like playing golf, bowling, or equestrian sports.

This 5327R-001 model is more casual; it suits almost all daily outfits and is understatedly elegant, without being too conspicuous."

Compared to the previous watch, Gu Heng liked this one more...

Perhaps it better matched his taste...

After listening to Qi Shuming's introduction, Gu Heng looked back at him, his inquiry clear without words.

Qi Shuming understood immediately.

"The price of this watch is approximately 1 million yuan."

It was low...

Hearing Qi Shuming's price, Gu Heng frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

If he bought this watch, even if the system gave him the highest indulgence reward, it would be hard to exceed 10 million, preventing him from fulfilling his intention for visiting Patek Philippe tonight...

He decided to put it aside for now...

He'd consider this model once he found a watch sufficient to meet his goal.

Over the next half-hour, Qi Shuming showed Gu Heng and his companions around, covering about a dozen watches in the first-floor showroom...

Not only did Gu Heng not get the appeal of the watches, but their prices were also generally around 1 million, with few exceeding 2 million.

Unable to hide his impatience, he said to Qi Shuming, "Are all the watches here priced like this? I don't mean to be rude, but aren't these watches available in any slightly upscale watch store or specialty shop outside?

With just these, you still require asset verification? Isn't that absurd?"

His words were indeed brash...

But they expressed Gu Heng's true feelings...

He respected Patek Philippe's policies, had gone through all the trouble to get the asset verification report sent over, and undressed, only to be shown this?

Listening to Gu Heng's evidently impatient voice, even though he was being scolded, Qi Shuming's expression remained unchanged, still wearing a smile.

"The first floor houses some of the more basic models, and the more high-end models are on the second floor.

Since Mr. Gu doesn't want to look at these, how about I take you to the second floor for a visit?"

Gu Heng nodded slightly.

Upon receiving the response, Qi Shuming immediately gestured for Gu Heng to come to the elevator...

A two-story mansion...
Your next journey awaits at empire

It might not even be as tall as the house he was building back in his hometown, yet it had an elevator...

Today, Gu Heng truly experienced what "doing a redundant act" meant... and more than once...

....

....

The second floor was more spacious.

And there were only a few more refined showcases...

Just stepping out of the elevator, Gu Heng saw a watch displayed right in front of a showcase.

Quickening his steps, he went straight to the showcase.

Upon closer inspection, the charm of the watch intensified...

The celestial dial immediately captured all of Gu Heng's attention.

"Introduce this watch."

"I must commend Mr. Gu's eye for detail. This model, Ref.5002P, with its super-complicated face, has left a profound impression on many tycoons. This watch is one from the 'Sky Moon' series that our Patek Philippe Company launched in 2001. It is the most intricate wristwatch we've created since our inception, also renowned as our most outstanding work at the time."