Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Spending Money Day 48
You Jingchuan's collection has almost been moved. When signing the contract, he promised to hand over the property by the end of the month. Based on the current progress, it shouldn't be stuck on the last day.
Liu Yue wasn't in a hurry, as her lease ended in June. But after he handed over the house, she could slowly move her things over.
As they said goodbye, You Jingchuan accidentally caught a glimpse of the violet on her wrist. Judging from its quality, it must be worth millions.
The last time we met, she was still wearing a smartwatch, right?
...Although he had known for a long time that no one's words of "no money" during negotiations were credible, he still couldn't help feeling depressed when he saw Liu Yue bought a new jade bracelet so quickly.
She clearly had plenty of spare money, she really shouldn't have compromised in the first place!
You Jingchuan sighed inwardly. Now that the property had been transferred, there was no point in considering this. If one's skills weren't as good as others, what was there to say?
Liu Yue didn't notice the complicated thoughts in You Jingchuan's eyes at all. After saying goodbye to him, she went straight to the underground garage.
Lily from Hermès sent her a message saying that the Evelyne mini cherry blossom pink that she had pre-ordered had arrived.
"Come on, let's hurry up."
As soon as they got in the car, Liu Yue urged Zhang Cheng, "I've been waiting for this bag for almost a month. I have to buy it quickly. I can't let anyone else get it first."
In fact, she didn't need to be so anxious, because Lily didn't put this bag on the shelf in the store.
Regulations are regulations, enforcement is enforcement. What does it matter if she delays for a day or two?
After Liu Yue came out of the elevator, she went straight to the Hermès store with her bodyguards.
She was halfway there when she realized that only Ren Zhen was with her, and Zhang Cheng had not followed her.
Even if she walked a few steps faster, would he not be able to keep up with her pace?
Ren Zhen explained, "If two people follow you, it will be too conspicuous. I'll be by your side, so I can naturally disguise myself as a friend or assistant. He'll follow behind us, keeping a distance that's neither too far nor too close. This way, he can observe the environment and rush over to support us at the first opportunity."
At the same time, Zhang Cheng can also nip any dangerous signs in the bud.
For example, before in the Dali Tavern, he sent the two men away before Liu Yue was disturbed.
Liu Yue walked into Hermès, and the sharp-eyed Lily immediately stepped forward to greet her.
Lily was still chatting with her and asked what she wanted to drink. Liu Yue said boiled water would be fine, and then got straight to the point: "Where's my bag?"
"It has been reserved for you. Please come this time."
Liu Yue was led to the sofa and sat down. Lily took out an orange box. After opening the lid, she found the cherry blossom pink that she had been attracted to but was out of stock.
Maybe it’s because she has been waiting for a month, but the more Liu Yue looks at this bag, the cuter it becomes and the more she likes it.
She tried it on and it looked great! The cherry blossom pink color looks very gentle and has a very spring feel.
Although it’s not the Lantern Festival today... but the winter in Guangdong is very short. Liu Yue only wore a thin coat when she went out today, and took it off when she entered the mall.
Not bad! After getting the bag, Liu Yue, as usual, also bought something else at Hermès.
She originally wanted to look at some ready-to-wear clothes or shoes, but she suddenly remembered the video she had watched before. Hermès has a wide variety of products, even pet supplies.
Although the models in the pet series are all dogs, some of the products should also be suitable for cats, right?
When Liu Yue mentioned this matter, Lily gave a positive answer and took her to the corresponding area.
"You can take a look at this pet bowl."
Lily enthusiastically introduced it, "If your pet is active and lively, this bowl is perfect for them. If you weigh it, you'll see it's incredibly heavy, making it difficult for pets to kick it around. It's practically non-slip."
"It is now in its entirety, but its left and right compartments can be separated magnetically, and the inner container can be taken out separately for cleaning."
Wow, it sounds like a good deal even though it's a matching product!
Liu Yue picked it up and found that the pet bowl was indeed heavy. It was made of solid wood on the outside and stainless steel on the inside, with the Hermès brand logo printed on both sides.
"Take one," she said. "I'm going to have a cat soon. I hope he'll like it."
Her newly bought kitten is worth $300,000, and she will soon have a pet bowl worth $16,350.
However, this is just the beginning.
Liu Yue saw the pet carrying bag again - this thing was more expensive than her Evelyn, but it looked good.
Now that you've bought a kitten, you're going to have to take it out someday, right? It makes sense that if the owner wears Hermès, the kitten will also wear Hermès.
Since they were already here, Liu Yue was very excited and bought a collar, a leash, and a leash. Hermès also has a very small bucket-shaped bag. Lily said it was a pet storage bag, suitable for storing small snacks and feeding your pet at any time.
Yeah, I'll buy this one too. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the unfolded pet tent. The orange and red color combination looked very warm. Maybe the kitten would like it, so she bought it.
Now that I have bought a pet tent, should I also buy a bucket basket and a pet bed? As for cat beds, Liu Yue thinks that there is no such thing as too much. The kitten can easily change its sleeping place every day.
Since you don’t know the kitten’s preferences yet, there is no need to choose the type of cat bed, just go all in.
Oh, and there's a Frisbee. Sang Yu said Bengal cats get a lot of exercise, so they should be able to play with a Frisbee, right? It's not just for dogs, so buy it!
In fact, the store also has pet brushes, pet shampoo and various clothes, but Liu Yue thought about it and didn't buy them.
As for brushes and shampoo, she preferred that Sang Yu buy professional pet brands. As for clothes… Guangdong wasn't really cold, so there was no need to dress the kitten, right? She'd read before that clothes only affected the cat's movements and were useless except for looking good in photos.
"That's all for now." Liu Yue and Lily said.
Lily couldn't control the smile on her face at all. She knew that this customer had great spending potential that had never been tapped before!
In fact, if you want to buy Evelin mini, just to match the goods, buying a pet bowl is enough, but Liu Yue just bought a portable bag. She bought so many pet supplies, and the total cost is over 180,000 yuan. And she bought all these without even mentioning the bag.
What does this mean? It means she wasn't buying accessories; she genuinely wanted to buy something for her pet, so she bought something at Hermès.
These products may seem expensive and uneconomical to others, but to Miss, what's the difference between tens of thousands and a few hundred? It's just a matter of convenience.
Of course, the eldest lady may not care, but she cannot be ignorant.
Lily was smiling brightly. She refilled Liu Yue's tea, brought her another box and asked her if she liked the Kelly 25 Dream Purple.
Liu Yue raised an eyebrow. "Is Kelly in stock now? I thought I had to wait in line for months to buy BKC."
"Others may not have it, but since you are our distinguished guest, of course the good bags will be reserved for you."
Lily put on gloves and took Kelly out for Liu Yue to try on.
It's called a dreamy purple, but the actual color is actually more pink. It can be carried on the shoulder or by the hand, and the 25mm size is very versatile, making it look great no matter how you carry it. Holding it, my whole demeanor seems to be filtered through a soft light.
Moreover, this Kelly matches the violet in her hand very well. Lily is very good at recommending.
Since they were in stock, Liu Yue bought them. As Lily guessed, she bought those things simply because she wanted to, not to accumulate a quota for a particular bag.
It would be fine if she could just buy and match it immediately, but she doesn't have the patience to pay for the matching goods first, and then wait for half a year for them to arrive. It's not like she can't carry bags from other brands.
Lily quickly helped her check out. Liu Yue spent 394,000 yuan this time, which brought her one step closer to becoming the Hermès VIC.
Although, she didn't seem to care much...but Lily still helped her count, planning to invite her to the new product preview next time, and to notify her first if there were any rare skins.
When Liu Yue came out of Hermès, she had nothing in her hands.
She bought a lot of heavy things, so Lily of course arranged a delivery service for her. It was impossible for her to go shopping with a pet tent.
Liu Yue looked at the system panel. She still had 296,000 yuan left to spend for today's spending task. Which store should she go to next?
Let her see what brands are available in MixC...
Liu Yue stood in front of the shopping mall sign, closed her eyes and clicked randomly. After opening her eyes, her finger stopped at the position of Sergio Rossi.
I don’t know what this is for yet, but if you get it, go for it! Blind boxes are everywhere in life!
When I got there, I realized that this brand actually sells shoes.
When Liu Yue walked in, all she saw were high heels. She looked at each one with admiration; they were indeed beautiful.
The store salesperson came over to greet her and asked her what she wanted to see.
"Just looking around."
Liu Yue turned her head and asked, "Does everyone in your family wear high heels? Do you have any flat ones?"
"Yes, ma'am, this way please."
The salesperson recommended a pair of classic pointed-toe flat shoes to her. Liu Yue tried on the black pair first and found that the style of the shoes was good and they were quite comfortable to wear.
When she was in high school, she participated in student activities that required formal attire. Because many students didn't have similar clothes at home, the club teacher took them to rent clothes.
Liu Yue still remembered how awkward that dress was and how the shoes rubbed her feet, which gave her a bad impression of pointed-toe shoes. If she hadn't happened to walk into this store, she probably would never have considered shoes of a similar shape.
She walked around the store a few times and felt that the size was just right. It was neither too tight in the front nor did it rub her heels too much in the back. There was a little space left, and she didn't have to worry about the shoes falling off while walking.
Sure enough, every brand’s classic models that can be sold for many years have something special.
This pair of shoes comes in two colors, both of which happen to be Liu Yue's size. After trying them on, she decided to buy both pairs.
A pair is only over 5,000, buy it!
Seeing her so generous that she didn't even have to choose between two colors, the sales person's eyes lit up.
"Try these two pairs." She directed Liu Yue to look to the side. "This is also SR1, from our ballet shoe series. The shoes are made of a silver, shiny fabric that creates different effects under different lighting conditions. The swaying light and shadows are very beautiful."
Shiny? This introduction reminded Liu Yue of her Lamborghini.
These two pairs of shoes looked ordinary on the shelf, but they looked amazing on her feet. Liu Yue took a few steps in front of the mirror. Even if she didn't pay close attention, the light reflected by the shoes as she walked was hard to miss.
It's a bit high-profile, but she likes it. It's only a few thousand yuan, so she buys it.
Sales really wanted to recommend a lot of shoes to Liu Yue. She had already noticed that as long as the young lady liked them, she would accept any shoes.
But unfortunately, this store's signature product is high heels, and the stock of flat shoes is already limited, and the stock of pointed-toe shoes is even smaller, and we also have to consider the size that is suitable for her.
So, she recommended another pair of flat shoes to Liu Yue more enthusiastically. The ones she tried just now were all pointed-toe, which showed her elegant temperament when she wore them. This pair had round-toe, which made her look more relaxed, casual, gentle and friendly.
In fact, the sales pitch to ordinary customers is that pointed-toe shoes are suitable for commuting to work, while round-toe shoes are suitable for shopping and leisure. However, today is a weekday, and this customer is so leisurely, she doesn't look like she needs to go to work.
Although she didn't know much about jade, she had good taste. The bracelet on the customer's hand was so transparent and beautiful that it couldn't be a cheap item.
Liu Yue didn't pay attention to what she said. These shoes were said to be flat, but they still had a little heel. Although the 1.5cm wedge heel was nothing, at least she didn't feel it when she put them on.
Round-toed shoes are indeed more comfortable, but Liu Yue inexplicably feels that pointed-toed shoes make her look more like an urban beauty, while this makes her look like a teenage girl.
No, she already is! Although she has moved out, she hasn't graduated yet.
The comfort of shoes has a lot to do with the material. Liu Yue specifically asked about this. The few pairs of shoes she tried on just now were all made of goatskin inside, so they must be good material.
Honestly, trying on shoes is much easier than trying on clothes. Liu Yue tried on several pairs of shoes without feeling tired at all. Seeing that she was still interested in shopping, the salesperson seized the opportunity to recommend her the store's loafers, slip-ons, and the particularly cute furry commuter shoes.
This pair of furry shoes is quite interesting. Although it is called a commuting shoe, Liu Yue decided to put it in the shoe cabinet. This type of shoe is suitable for going downstairs but not leaving the community.
It's really warm inside, and the heel is soft. You can pull it out to wrap around her heel, or you can step on it and wear it like a slipper.
Liu Yue bought nine pairs of shoes. The salesperson had already calculated for her using a calculator. Including the discounts from brand activities, her total purchase price was more than 40,000 yuan.
This was indeed a pretty big order, but what limited her purchasing power was not her budget but the store’s inventory!
The salesperson had already sounded out the situation, and this customer had no interest in shoes that weren't in stock. Apparently, she was just shopping on a whim. In her mind, Sergio Rossi was no different from any other brand, so why wait for their shoes?
Alas, what a pity...
She thought so in her heart, and when she poured water for Liu Yue and her assistant, she put on a smile and asked her if she wanted to try the high heels in the store.
"Our shoes are all well-made and well-designed," she said. "You can try them on to see how comfortable they are."
Really? Liu Yue was skeptical.
Remembering that she liked the shiny pair of shoes just now, the salesperson brought her a pair of silver high heels.
The material of this pair is similar to that of the previous pairs of flat shoes. When Liu Yue sat down to try them on, she felt that they were indeed similar. But after standing up and walking a few steps, the feeling of being forced to tiptoe reminded her of the event in high school.
At the time, a senior student advised her that high heels were tiring to wear and that she should just wear low heels or flats. But Liu Yue, a young and fearless person at the time, and a little immersed in the fantasy of being an "urban female elite," insisted on choosing high heels.
Later... after standing for a whole day, her imagination of high heels was completely shattered. After entering college, she had only two options when going out: Crocs or sneakers.
"uncomfortable."
Liu Yue decisively returned to her chair and changed back into her own shoes. "These shoes don't suit me."
Sales still tried to persuade her: "But it's really beautiful."
"But I feel uncomfortable." Liu Yue said without thinking.
Of course, she also likes nice-looking things, but comfort definitely comes first. This is the same reason why she never buys jewelry like rings. Why spend money to suffer?
Well, the salesperson realized that what he had just said was inappropriate, so he shut up decisively, feeling a little regretful.
Fortunately, Liu Yue didn't take it to heart. She still sat on the sofa, drinking tea and eating snacks, waiting for the salesperson to get new shoes for her from the inventory.
Ren Zhen noticed that someone was looking at Liu Yue.
She quietly moved to a position that blocked the other person's sight. When she looked over there again with her peripheral vision, the other person didn't look over there again.
It seems to be just a casual curiosity, not a deliberate exploration?
Ren Zhen quickly scanned the man's clothes and movements, and didn't notice anything suspicious, but he didn't let his guard down.
The woman who looked at Liu Yue just now did feel that she looked a little familiar, but for the moment, she couldn't remember where she had seen her. After all, she didn't have a particularly deep impression of her.
Forget it, she quickly put the thought behind her. Her eyes lingered on the high heels, but she waved over another salesperson and asked her to show her the flat shoes.
After Liu Yue paid the bill and left, the woman turned around and glanced at her back as they passed by.
It looks familiar, but I can't place it - is it a celebrity?
It was not until Liu Yue went to another store and the person just now showed no intention of following her that Ren Zhen excluded her from the list of suspicious persons and confirmed that it was just a coincidence.
Liu Yue used the same method again, which was to stand in front of the sign and order randomly. She went to several stores in a row before she spent all the money for today's task.
Alas, it is really hard to spend money. She will go back and ask Aunt Cai to give her a massage.
It’s not easy to earn this 400,000 yuan cash back.
Because they lived close together, the things Liu Yue bought at the mall arrived home earlier than her.
Sang Yu had already helped her sort things out and put them away. The pet supplies were first placed in the storage room, and they would be put in the cloakroom in the entertainment room after it was renovated.
The cloakroom transformation doesn’t take long, it’s already empty.
Sang Yu showed Liu Yue the renovation design drawings. The floor-length mirror in the middle was retained, the grid on the left was used to store the kitten's belongings, and the vertical wardrobe on the right was covered with perforated boards to make a three-dimensional cat climbing frame.
As for the open space, there are no sofas or tables. Sang Yu asked the designer to build an open kitten castle, allowing cats to explore freely in the castle and have a place to rest anywhere.
This castle is beautiful and huge, taking up almost 3/4 of the closet. It has a slide, a hammock, a scratching post, and even a tunnel, which is the cat's favorite.
As for the remaining 1/4, it is various cat beds, and the litter box is placed in the bathroom next door.
Sang Yu: "This is a solid wood carving and needs to be custom-made. I have placed the order and they will expedite the production. It is expected to be delivered next Monday."
"The kitten's charter flight has been booked and will arrive in Shenzhen next Tuesday. Although it's a charter flight, the kitten still needs to undergo a health check and fill out the airline's application materials before boarding. The cattery will fully cooperate."
The cattery didn't expect that there would be an owner willing to charter a plane just for the kitten.
Originally, the transportation costs were to be borne by them, and if any problems arose, the cattery would be responsible for after-sales service. After discussion, they would send employees and the kittens to Shenzhen to take care of the kittens on the plane until the cats were delivered to Liu Yue safely and healthily.
Liu Yue first exclaimed that the kitten castle looked so beautiful, and when she heard that the kitten would arrive next Tuesday, she became excited again.
Sang Yu asked her not to worry and continued to tell her about other arrangements for the kitten.
The cloakroom was the kitten's own playground, while the family room was where Liu Yue and the kitten played. Sang Yu planned to have the piano removed, as Liu Yue hadn't played it since they moved in.
Many cat toys will be placed in this position, such as cat teasers, automatic cat balls, bamboo dragonfly guns, foam balls... Sang Yu also reserved an area for pet sound machines. Liu Yue can use this tool to teach the kitten to express its inner thoughts by pressing buttons.
Liu Yue was curious: "Can it really be learned? I thought this was designed specifically for Border Collies."
"As long as they're trained, Bengal cats should be able to do the same," Sang Yu said. "This type of cat has a very high IQ, and pedigree cats should be even smarter because their genes are more stable and they're better suited to socialization."
So that’s how it is. Then she will teach!
Liu Yue was already thinking about what kind of content she would record for the voice recorder. As she was thinking, she suddenly felt that she couldn't always call her cat "kitten". It should also have its own name!
But what is it called?
Liu Yue has difficulty in naming her pet, so she opened her phone and searched for common pet names.
...No, if one day I take the kitten out and call its name, ten cats on the street will look back. That would be too embarrassing.
She opened her phone and looked for inspiration in photos of kittens. The cattery also sent her many videos of kittens, and seeing them jumping around in the cattery made Liu Yue feel warm inside.
It is a golden leopard, most beautiful in the sun...
Now that I have an idea, let’s call it Lucas!
Lucas is easy to pronounce. It is a word from Latin, and its mainstream interpretation is light and illumination.
Although Lucas is more commonly used as a boy's name, and the kitten she bought is a girl, Liu Yue thinks it doesn't matter as long as the meaning is good. And in terms of wildness, Lucas is more domineering than many male cats.
Liu Yue had already called out the name in her mind, and she happily shared the new name with Sang Yu.
Sang Yu immediately said that she would ask the pet furniture manufacturer to engrave Lucas' name inside the castle to represent that this was its territory.
Very good. Liu Yue didn’t even think of this. Sang Yu is so thoughtful.
I can pick up the cat next Tuesday. I’m so happy!
By the way, can time really not be fast-forwarded? She was so looking forward to it.
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