Chapter 77 Chapter 77 Spending Money Day 77
What do you do when you’re in a bad mood? Of course, go shopping.
Liu Yue came to the MixC again and went straight to Audemars Piguet after entering the mall.
Sang Yu had already made an appointment for her in advance. After Liu Yue entered the store, the salesperson also prepared for her the juice that she had recently liked to drink.
Sure enough, it makes a difference if you reveal a little bit of your identity and background in public.
In the past, when Liu Yue went to the store to buy luxury goods, no matter how rich she was, she had to start with basic items and slowly accumulate her spending; but after she became less low-key, even when it was her first time at Audemars Piguet, people treated her like a Vic.
In that case, Liu Yue went straight to the point.
"I saw one of your watches a few days ago. It's blue with four circles in the middle..."
There is definitely no other way to describe it, as all perpetual calendars are designed like this. Fortunately, Liu Yue remembered the key details.
"I think it's called something like Blue Ceramic—is it in stock?"
This watch is very expensive in the secondary market, and the salesperson knows it as soon as he hears it.
She expressed regret that the 26579CS had been discontinued two years ago, and the store had no stock and it was no longer available through official channels.
What, discontinued?
Liu Yue was very disappointed. She had previously spotted this watch and thought it was very beautiful. How could such a beautiful piece be discontinued?
The salesperson recommended several new products from the Royal Oak series to her. Liu Yue didn't know that this was already a green light for her.
If a regular customer visits the store for the first time and wants to buy a watch from this series, the salesperson will say it's out of stock, no matter what they want. If you can't accept starting with the code and offshore, then don't even consider buying from Audemars Piguet. It's better to go directly to the secondary market.
The luxury goods allocation system also exists in the watch brand circle.
These new products are not bad looking, but perhaps because things that are unattainable are more desirable, Liu Yue still wants blue ceramics more.
The salesperson certainly couldn't tell her directly, and suggested that she go to the secondary market to ask. Sang Yu was helping her check the price.
However, Liu Yue only accepts brand new ones, which are indeed difficult to find in the short term.
Ren Zhen said, "You guys are out of stock worldwide? Why don't you ask again?"
This... the salesperson really wanted to say that she was just an employee of this store and had no right to interfere in the affairs of the whole world.
But after a few calls, something magical happened. The manager rushed over, and the director called via video. The sales representative was shocked; this customer's presence was even bigger than she had imagined.
But the blue ceramics that Liu Yue wanted were really out of stock. The Chinese region had already checked all the inventory for her, even the undelivered orders, but still found nothing.
After all, its official retail price is only over one million yuan, but it has risen to over three million yuan in the secondary market over the years. This popular watch, which has long been discontinued and has great room for appreciation, is really powerless to sell to her even if the brand really wants to.
For this reason, the inventory situation in other countries and regions is probably not optimistic either.
"What a hassle! I only want to buy it at the official store..."
Liu Yue was definitely not satisfied with this result. She rolled her eyes and suddenly had an idea.
"Please help me apply for a custom one," she said. "Money is not a problem. Just have your workshop reopen this product. I want the blue ceramic one."
Sales: …
I've only heard of customizing watches by adding diamonds, gemstones, or changing the color. Is there also customizing replicas of older models? Does Audemars Piguet offer this service?
If it were someone else, the sales representative would have shaken her head, but this customer was able to order the manager and director around as soon as she came, so she really didn't dare to refuse her request easily.
The salesperson asked Liu Yue to wait for a moment, and then the matter was reported layer by layer, and the store quickly received instructions.
Whatever Liu Yue says is what it is, just agree to her.
The customer is God. This sentence is very common in the service industry. If it is a luxury store with high threshold and famous for screening customers——
As long as you are rich enough and have a good background, they will do a better job.
Audemars Piguet will not only remake the blue ceramic for Liu Yue, but also provide her with exclusive customized services.
For example, her name can be engraved on the dial, the outer ring of the case can be inlaid with diamonds or sapphires, and even if she wants to change the color of the ceramic, all of these are possible.
Liu Yue didn't make such a difficult request. After all, she liked the appearance of blue ceramic, and changing the color might not look so good.
Diamonds are not necessary, some sapphires would be nice. Liu Yue also understood that this order must be "privately customized", after all, blue ceramics have been discontinued.
Previously, Liu Yue requested Bulgari to customize her high beads in cornflower blue. This time, to match the color of the blue ceramic, she requested royal blue. Similarly, she has very high requirements for the clarity of the gemstones. Since they are customized, she can't let her tolerate flaws.
Price is not a problem, and a longer construction period is barely acceptable. Liu Yue is not tired of wearing Flowers Bloom Sometimes and Lover's Bridge yet.
The negotiation process for the custom watch was a bit long, and Liu Yue even went to McDonald's in the middle.
Thanks to He Xi’s mom, her McDonald’s gold card really came in handy!
Liu Yue has a physical card that allows for unlimited meals, but she is still used to ordering food online.
After logging in as a member, an exclusive "Gold Card Payment" option will appear on her checkout page. Just click it and you can eat as much as you want!
It feels so good. Although a meal at McDonald's only costs a few dozen dollars, this sense of ritual can give people emotional value.
Liu Yue went shopping for some other brands, and only when she received a message from Sang Yu did she slowly walk back to Audemars Piguet.
This blue ceramic watch was customized for her, and even the hands were made with a more sophisticated and special craftsmanship. Of course, its price was ten times the original price.
When signing the 12 million contract, Liu Yue was still thinking, she said, as long as you use your imagination, rich people have plenty of opportunities to spend money.
Today's mission is complete, let's go home~
Liu Yue had just placed an order worth tens of millions at Audemars Piguet the day before, and the next day there was another transaction worth tens of millions waiting to be completed.
This time she didn't have to pay. It was Rolls-Royce who notified her that she could pick up the car.
Come to think of it, her Cullinan has arrived.
Although the word "arrived" may not be the right one...it means the same thing!
Liu Yue went to the 4S store excitedly and was very surprised when she saw Cullinan.
As expected of a luxury car, the real thing will only look better than the reference picture. The color of Misty Blue is very fresh and natural, and it makes people feel peaceful and relaxed when looking at it.
Open the car door and take a look at the interior, it looks great too!
Rolls-Royce prepared a grand car-handling ceremony for her. Not only were there balloons placed on the scene, but there was also a sign congratulating her on becoming the owner of the Cullinan. The bouquet prepared for her was so large that Liu Yue almost couldn't hold it.
All I can say is that she received this kindness, which was indeed very meaningful.
Liu Yue took several photos around Cullinan, her eyes full of love and desire to explore this new big toy.
Hey, this is the first car she bought herself. Although she also liked the cars given by the two bosses, she personally participated in the selection of the Cullinan and can check its production progress from time to time through the app. Witnessing its construction from scratch, the feelings are definitely different.
Buying a car also has its own development system - Liu Yue was amused by her own inner thoughts.
"I'll drive the car back myself."
Liu Yue suddenly had this thought. Since she got her driver's license, she actually hasn't driven much.
Everything has a first time, and even the most skilled veterans have a novice period.
Zhang Cheng did not object to Liu Yue's idea. He sat in the passenger seat and explained to Liu Yue how to drive Cullinan.
Passing the driving test proves that Liu Yue can drive, but the operating system and function key positions of each car are slightly different, and there is always a certain period of adjustment when driving a new car.
Ren Zhen took the car keys of the Lamborghini. As for Sang Yu... she was confirming the insurance matter with the salesperson at the 4S store.
Well, this is because she has no confidence in Liu Yue’s driving skills, so it’s better to be prepared.
In fact, Liu Yue drives very steadily.
She drove the Cullinan slowly along the highway with the caution of a novice driver.
Liu Yue is afraid of running into others, but in fact others are more afraid of running into her.
Many drivers, seeing that it was a Cullinan, and in such an unusual color, would automatically keep a safe distance from it. Experienced drivers, however, would even back off when they saw that the person inside was a novice.
Liu Yue had never encountered any problems such as overtaking or cutting in line. She felt that she was driving very smoothly and the road conditions in Shenzhen were really good.
She knew she was driving a little slowly... but it didn't matter; she wasn't in a hurry. There are many roads, but safety comes first.
While waiting for the red light, Liu Yue looked at Cullinan's operating system with a little curiosity.
"Can its autonomous driving function really be used on the road? The kind that doesn't require the driver to manually operate it?"
Zhang Cheng: "Yes, you can use this function now."
Under his guidance, Liu Yue pressed the function key, and then the indicator light came on, and the green light also came on.
Her hands were not on the steering wheel, but the car started by itself and moved calmly through the busy city.
Liu Yue suddenly realized that even the autonomous car seemed to be driving faster than she was just now...
Moreover, this feature has been available for several years.
However, Liu Yue did not feel frustrated because of this. Instead, she sighed and said that technology really changes life.
After all, no matter how cutting-edge the technology is, it is ultimately for the service of mankind.
Automatic driving frees Liu Yue's hands. When she picked up the Cullinan today, she suddenly remembered the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter she mentioned before.
Sang Yu reported to her the progress of the modification - the car had been purchased and the transfer and licensing procedures had been completed in the name of the company.
The original seats were all removed and replaced with the same cushions as the Cullinan. While ensuring that the left seat can lie completely flat, space is also reserved for a special seat for pets.
Of course, there's a restroom on board, complete with a smart toilet and sink. The sound system has also been fully upgraded, with Sang Yu getting a larger, higher-definition screen, allowing her to enjoy a fantastic audiovisual experience even while riding.
As for the completion time of the modification, it will take until the end of the month.
Sang Yu also mentioned the RV options. They had already submitted their intent, and the manufacturer needed to confirm various details before giving her an accurate quote. Price negotiations might take some time, depending on her urgency.
Liu Yue is definitely not in a hurry at the moment. If she gets a big task, she will talk about it later.
Very good, everything is progressing in an orderly manner. It really makes me feel at ease to have these assistants.
Back in the garage, Liu Yue suddenly felt like driving the car into the garage elevator of Building 6.
Come to think of it, she had never tried to enter the house from this perspective before, but since she was driving herself today, she definitely had to experience it.
The garage elevator is usually closed. Sang Yu entered the password on his mobile phone, and the elevator door was successfully unlocked and slowly opened.
Liu Yue drove in and stopped steadily at the designated location. The feeling of sitting in the car and feeling the elevator rise was truly fascinating. Even the slight sense of weightlessness, something modern people are accustomed to, felt a fresher thrill due to the different movements and environment.
You need to enter another password when opening the door. The glass garage on the first floor has only one entrance and exit, and there is a fingerprint unlocking device on the door handle.
Of course, the password and fingerprint have been reset. Liu Yue also admires You Jingchuan's three-layer protection. He really attaches great importance to his own safety and enjoyment.
Although Building 6 has not yet been inspected, Sang Yu had previously hired a cleaning team to clean it, and the areas not under construction can now be used normally.
Liu Yue came here, on the one hand, to experience the vehicle elevator, and on the other hand, because she had an interview with a chef today. The kitchen here is bigger, which can give the interviewee more room to play when applying for a team position.
Sang Yu acted very quickly. Pei Jianing had just told her about this yesterday, and she made an appointment the next day.
In fact, if it weren't for the need to prepare the ingredients, she could have called someone over last night - but Liu Yue might not have been in the mood yesterday.
Liu Yue met them first. She thought there were three sisters, but unexpectedly there were four.
Sang Yu explained to her, "There are three sisters who opened the private restaurant. They also have an older sister who is good at cooking Western food, so I invited them all."
This was indeed a pleasant surprise for Liu Yue. Although she preferred Chinese food, it did not mean that she did not like exotic cuisine. It was nice to change the taste.
The four sisters stood in front of her and introduced themselves one by one:
The eldest sister, Zhu Xiang, excels in French and Turkish cuisine. She has a unique understanding of the use of spices and is proficient in various cooking techniques, with barbecue being a specialty listed on her resume.
The second sister, Zhu Xian, specializes in Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisine. She is proficient in cooking various seafood, roast meats, and is especially good at making soup.
Liu Yue looked at her representative cuisines. The Cantonese dishes were all her favorites, while the Huaiyang dishes were all from the state banquet menu.
The third sister, Zhu Yan, specializes in Sichuan and Shandong cuisine. A former chef, she is proficient in preparing all kinds of ingredients, from butchering chickens and ducks to slicing, shredding, and dicing potatoes.
The youngest sister, Zhu Tang, is the youngest but has extensive pastry experience. She specializes in making noodles and pastries, and can handle both large and small pastry cases.
Translated, it means that she can not only make handmade noodles, roll out dumpling and wonton wrappers, make buns, steamed buns, and flower rolls, but also make various banquet snacks, such as lion dance pastry, jujube flower cakes, persimmon and Ruyi cakes... She is also responsible for cooking dumplings and noodles.
Moreover, she even lit up the skill tree for shrimp dumplings, which really surprised Liu Yue.
Very good, these four sisters have their own strengths and specialize in different cuisines, but they all have solid basic skills. They can take turns to be the head chef and the kitchen assistant. This is simply the most ideal team allocation in her mind.
At noon, she tried the dishes they cooked. The taste of the barbecue was better than any other restaurant Liu Yue had ever eaten at. She had been drinking corn and pork bone soup since she was a child. She had never thought that this classic dish could be innovatively improved and a bit of sweetness was added to the childhood flavor.
Liu Yue also had Snowflake Chicken Soup, a Sichuan dish she'd specifically requested. Zhu Yan's preparation was a little different from what she remembered, but it was every bit as delicious as the Lotus Flower Soup, and it was the first dish to be cleared.
However, what impressed Liu Yue the most was Zhu Tang's showmanship in pastry making.
The noodles she served were instant noodles—not real instant noodles, but noodles made to look like bucket-packed instant noodles.
The shape of the noodles is exactly the same as the bucket noodles, the pattern on it is also very restored, and even the brand and trademark are made.
Liu Yue thought it was solid inside, but Zhu Tang asked her to lift the top layer of the dough, and she found out there was something else inside!
She saw bread, a fork, and a seasoning packet. Of course, these were all pastries.
These seasoning packets can actually be torn open...
Brown sugar was poured out of the sauce packet, yellow sugar was poured out of the flour packet, and what was poured out of the vegetable packet looked like chopped green onions, but was actually also pastry.
Liu Yue's attention was completely attracted. She even picked off the raised patterns on the outside of the bucket noodles. These were all noodles and were edible.
“I didn’t expect that pastry making technology out there has evolved to this point.”
While eating noodles, Liu Yue asked Zhu Tang, "Can you make any pattern?"
Zhu Tang answered confidently: "As long as you have an idea, I will try my best to try it."
Very good, Liu Yue likes this work attitude.
She hired all four sisters. There were only two independent workers' rooms in her house, and the dormitory with bunk beds was reserved for the day shift nannies to rest. If they were allowed to live there directly, the accommodation treatment would be a bit poor.
Liu Yue asked Sang Yu to rent a house for them first, with Building 6 being the priority, and then expanding to Shenwan Tiancheng and surrounding communities.
She can rent a house first, and then buy it if she finds a suitable one. This way, she can permanently solve the housing problem of employees and spend the system's task amount. It is really the best of both worlds.
Zhu Xiang was very grateful to her, but she still worriedly reminded Liu Yue that their parents might cause trouble again.
Although their family is not wealthy, they are not poor either. Their parents even have some "connections", otherwise they would not be able to find their location even after they changed their mobile phone numbers.
Liu Yue waved her hand and told her not to worry about it.
If the other party has connections, that's even better. The more flaws they have, the faster Ren Zhen can resolve the matter.
The cooks around her were replaced by four sisters. Aunt Zhang sighed for two minutes when she learned about this.
Alas, although cooking for cats is not bad and Liu Yue will not pay her less salary, she still feels a sense of loss as if she is being compared to others.
There is no way around it. After all, she is not a professional chef. Her employer has higher requirements for quality of life, and if she can't keep up, she will be eliminated.
Fortunately, she can change jobs and the development prospects of pet sitter are very good.
Although the change in the chef's job did not affect Aunt Cai, she also developed a sense of crisis and worked hard to improve her business capabilities.
Although Liu Yue didn't raise any higher expectations for the massage spa right now, who knows what she'll think in the future? If she wants to keep this job, she'll have to work harder.
Liu Yue's life is very fulfilling. After the four sisters started working, they cooked new dishes for her every day.
She thought of the shawarma game that was very popular some time ago, and asked them if they could replicate it in real life.
Of course you can. Shawarma is actually the transliteration of the Arabic word "shawarma", which means rotating. It is a traditional food in the Middle East.
Zhu Xiang can make Turkish kebab, which is similar to the other. She knew how to make it after a little research.
Making shawarma requires special cooking tools. In order to satisfy Liu Yue's creative ideas and completely reproduce the scenes in the game 1:1, Sang Yu also bought a French fry machine and a beverage machine.
Everyone knows that these things are only novel for a while and will probably be idle later, but that doesn’t matter. As long as Liu Yue can have fun today, that’s all that matters.
Zhu Xiang was making barbecue in the kitchen, with several sisters helping her, and Liu Yue was frying French fries outside.
This actually doesn't require any technical skills. Just pour the French fries into the oily pan and lift the basket when the time is up.
Liu Yue's movements were very skillful because she had done it before.
"I started working at KFC right after I finished my college entrance exam," she said as she poured fries. "My job was to fry fries and chicken nuggets, and serve meals to customers. Back then, self-service ordering wasn't as common as it is now, and mobile payments were only popular among young people, so I often received cash."
Sang Yu accompanied her in reminiscing about the past: "Have you ever received □□?"
"No." Liu Yue thought for a moment, "The manager checks the money every day. Anyway, no one told me that there was anything unusual."
"So you know why I prefer McDonald's? I used to eat work lunch every day when I was working, and I'm really tired of it."
At that time, I felt so tired and it was so hard to earn such a small amount of money, but now when I think about it, Liu Yue just wants to laugh.
Even the boring French fries have become a gourmet cooking game.
Liu Yue: "By the way, let's buy an ice cream machine. I practiced making ice cream cones for a long time, but unfortunately I didn't get to work the dessert station much."
"I can also make coffee! Hmm... I don't remember it clearly now, but I did learn it before. If I stand in front of the machine, I should be able to remember it."
Sang Yu also asked: "Do you want to recreate a KFC kitchen at home?"
"That's not necessary," Liu Yue said. "The jobs we do during the summer vacation are all simple. We've never been in the kitchen. I've never made hamburgers or chicken wraps, or fried chicken wings or plain chicken."
"But after hearing you say that, I suddenly feel a little regretful..."
Sang Yu: "If you want to play, just ask someone to teach you."
When Liu Yue thought of that scene, she inexplicably felt that it was somewhat funny and quite interesting.
However, she still wants to make shawarma now.
The meat has been roasted in the kitchen. The layers of meat slices piled together make people drool just by looking at them.
Liu Yue was so sweet that she could hardly walk. She took the knife handed to her by Zhu Xiang and really scraped the meat while swallowing.
She had trouble controlling the strength at first, but the teachers here were very patient. As long as she got a small step right, she would immediately receive applause and praise, and received a lot of positive feedback.
Liu Yue successfully cut off a few slices of meat and placed them on the still warm roll wrapper that Zhu Tang had just made.
The French fries were freshly fried by her, and the pickles, pomegranate sauce and ketchup were all specially made. She wrapped them together and rolled them up... Wow, they were really delicious!
Liu Yue was very satisfied with the meal and asked others to stand in line at the table while she made shawarma for them.
It was so much fun today. Which real-life business simulation game are you going to play tomorrow?
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