Chapter 45 The Meaning of Van Cleef & Arpels
Chapter 45 The Meaning of Van Cleef & Arpels
At 7:30, Huang Tian was woken up precisely by his biological clock.
After relieving herself in the bathroom, she looked at the man in the mirror while washing her hands.
He had slightly dark circles under his eyes, but his overall mental state was pretty good.
Although I stayed up late last night, my 30-year-old body can still handle it.
Fortunately, the system arrived not too late; he's now at most a mid-level manager.
When he gets old, he'll probably just be able to look at Hu Yixin with envy.
Huang Tian took a cold shower and immediately felt much more awake.
After washing up and stepping out of the bedroom, the aroma of food was already wafting from the dining room.
Hu Yixin had obviously gotten up early and was busy in the kitchen wearing a burgundy silk robe.
Hearing footsteps, Hu Yixin turned around and gave a sweet smile.
"Honey, you're awake? Breakfast will be ready soon."
Hu Yixin plated the fried bacon and sunny-side-up egg, and poured a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.
"Come and try this, I specially learned how to make a Western-style breakfast."
The table was set out very elegantly.
Bacon and eggs, toast, fruit salad, and a small bowl of yogurt oatmeal.
Although it wasn't a particularly lavish meal, you could tell it was prepared with care.
Huang Tian sat down at the dining table, and Hu Yixin immediately leaned over and kissed him on the cheek.
"Try it, how does it taste?"
The bacon was fried to perfection, with slightly charred edges and a soft center.
The sunny-side-up egg was runny-yolk, perfect for dipping in toast.
The fruit salad was made with honey and nuts, making it refreshing and not greasy.
"good."
Huang Tian gave a fair assessment.
"Yay! I knew I had a talent for cooking!"
Hu Yixin immediately beamed with joy.
"If you like it, I'll make it for you every day from now on."
Sitting opposite Huang Tian, Hu Yixin rested her chin on her hands as she watched him eat, her eyes full of flattery and expectation.
Huang Tian knew that Hu Yixin wanted to use gentleness and consideration to consolidate her position.
But he wasn't offended. Who wouldn't like a beautiful woman who goes to great lengths to please you?
After breakfast, Hu Yixin rushed to clear the dishes.
"Honey, are you going out today?"
"Um, something came up."
Huang Tian didn't specify, he couldn't very well say, "I'm going to see your best friend."
Some things are okay to do, but saying them out loud is too hurtful.
"Are you coming home for dinner tonight? I've learned a few new dishes and I'd like to cook them for you to try."
"We'll see, I'll message you when the time comes."
"Okay~"
Hu Yixin escorted Huang Tian to the door and stood on tiptoe to straighten his collar.
Drive carefully on the road.
Seeing how good Hu Yixin was at handling things, Huang Tian kissed her before leaving.
……
After leaving the residential area, Huang Tian checked the time.
Just after 8:30, I sent a WeChat message to Lin Weiwei.
"Are you up? I'll come pick you up in a bit."
Lin Weiwei replied almost instantly: "Yes, I'm awake. Honey, are you coming? I'll wash up and put on makeup right away!"
"I'll be there in about half an hour, take your time packing, no rush."
"Okay, I'll wait for you~"
Thirty minutes later, Huang Tian's car stopped downstairs at Lin Weiwei's apartment building.
As soon as the car came to a stop, I saw Lin Weiwei walk out of the building.
She was dressed simply today, in a white T-shirt, light blue jeans, and white sneakers.
Her long hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she wore no makeup except for a light layer of lipstick.
She looked clean and fresh, like a college student who had just graduated.
With a height of 172cm, it's hard not to catch people's eye.
"Have you been waiting long?"
Lin Weiwei opened the car door and got in, bringing with her a fresh scent of shower gel.
"Just arrived."
Huang Tian looked her over and secretly admired her.
Compared to her previous meticulously styled model persona, this Lin Weiwei is much more comfortable to be around.
Have you had breakfast?
I ate a slice of toast, but I'm not very hungry.
Lin Weiwei fastened her seatbelt, turned to look at Huang Tian, her eyes full of anticipation.
Where are we going today?
"I'll take you shopping for some things, and then we'll go look at houses."
"Looking for a house?"
Lin Weiwei was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.
"Your apartment is too small, you should get a better one."
Huang Tian said casually, "You're my girlfriend now, so naturally you should be comfortable."
"oh oh."
Lin Weiwei opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she just nodded obediently.
"I'll listen to my husband."
Our first stop was Taikoo Hui.
The mall wasn't crowded on a weekend morning, and the air was filled with the distinctive fragrance of luxury stores.
Huang Tian led Lin Weiwei directly up to the second floor and into an elegantly decorated shop.
Welcome to Van Cleef & Arpels.
The shop assistant, dressed in a black uniform, greeted us with a smile.
He quickly glanced at Huang Tian and Lin Weiwei, and instantly understood the situation.
Huang Tian's short-sleeved shirt features Archaeopteryx embroidery, a favorite among middle-aged people like him.
Low-key, yet sophisticated.
The main reason is that Lin Weiwei was too outstanding.
No matter how simply she dresses, her model-like aura is undeniable.
With a female companion like Lin Weiwei, Huang Tian's economic strength naturally increased dramatically.
"Honey...their stuff is a bit expensive."
Lin Weiwei paused for a moment, then leaned close to Huang Tian's ear and whispered a reminder.
She naturally knew this brand; it was a top luxury brand in the jewelry industry.
The four-leaf clover series, in particular, is a classic among classics.
A necklace can easily cost tens of thousands.
Countless girls are willing to sleep with old men or even become seafood merchants just to own a four-leaf clover necklace.
"Take a look at the necklace."
Huang Tian gently patted Lin Weiwei's hand and calmly spoke to the shop assistant.
expensive?
Sorry, our CEO Huang's main business is getting things for free, since the system will pay for it anyway.
"This way, please."
The sales clerk immediately understood and led them to the jewelry display case, put on white gloves, and took out several four-leaf clover necklaces.
"These are all our classic designs, available in different materials such as carnelian, malachite, and tiger's eye. Sir, please take a look and see which one suits this lady best."
Huang Tian picked up a four-leaf clover necklace made of carnelian. Under the light, the dark red gemstone gleamed with a warm luster. He smiled and looked at Lin Weiwei.
"Try turning it around."
Lin Weiwei obediently turned around, her back to Huang Tian.
Huang Tian lifted her ponytail and put the necklace around her neck.
The cool metallic touch against her skin caused Lin Weiwei to shiver slightly involuntarily.
Immediately, I felt the necklace hanging down below my collarbone.
"Beautiful lady, this necklace looks absolutely stunning on you. You have such a wonderful presence, and your husband has excellent taste. It would be such a shame if you missed out on this."
Lin Weiwei turned around, and the shop assistant immediately handed her a mirror and launched into a long string of flattery.
In the mirror, the dark red four-leaf clover stood out against her fair skin.
The necklace features a simple and elegant design that is neither too extravagant nor too delicate.
"Is it pretty?"
Lin Weiwei liked it, but dared not make a decision on her own, so she asked Huang Tian in a low voice.
"good."
Huang Tian nodded and instructed the shop assistant, "Take this one, and get a matching bracelet as well."
"Yes, sir."
The shop assistant's smile widened, and she brought out a bracelet from the same collection.
When the final bill came, the necklace and bracelet cost a total of 118,000.
Huang Tian didn't even blink when he swiped his card.
Lin Weiwei watched from the side, but her heart was pounding.
She had previously received a Prada handbag worth over 20,000 yuan as a gift from a suitor.
However, she simply couldn't accept Wu Da's height and decisively rejected him.
She wouldn't even dare to dream of owning jewelry worth tens of thousands of yuan like Huang Tian.
At that moment, Lin Weiwei suddenly realized that she had really made the right bet!
Huang Tian did not disappoint her; in fact, he gave her far more than she had expected.
[Spend 118000 yuan on a purchase made for someone of the opposite sex, and receive a rebate of 236000 yuan!]
As Lin Weiwei stepped out of Van Cleef & Arpels, she couldn't help but look down at the four-leaf clover on her chest.
As a seasoned internet surfer, she naturally knew about the brand's online presence.
Girls who wear four-leaf clovers are mostly in relationships.
The four-leaf clover necklace and bracelet cost tens of thousands of dollars, which is unaffordable for an ordinary working-class girl.
Boys of the same age couldn't afford it, so they naturally had to ask older men to collect the coins.
Lin Weiwei didn't seem to care much about Huang Tian's perverse sense of humor.
This at least shows that Huang Tian really likes her.
Otherwise, with so many beautiful women on the street, why don't Huang Tian give them Van Cleef & Arpels?
After visiting a few more stores, Huang Tian continued to demonstrate his financial prowess.
I bought two summer outfits for Lin Weiwei from Chanel.
A dress, a skirt, and accessories cost over 60,000 yuan.
I also bought her a pair of high heels and a new handbag from Dior, for a total of 48,000 yuan.
Finally, I bought a silk scarf and a pair of earrings from Hermès.
Although it wasn't a big purchase, it still cost over 20,000 yuan.
Lin Weiwei initially declined, but later she became numb to it.
After a few times, Lin Weiwei stopped saying anything and just silently noted down each expense.
I had a simple lunch at a French restaurant in the mall.
While waiting for their food, Lin Weiwei finally couldn't help but whisper, "Honey, you spent too much today... I did the math, it's over 300,000."
"Is it a lot?"
Huang Tian took a sip of water. "This is just the beginning."
Lin Weiwei was confused and could only remain silent.
She worked hard for six years, saving every penny to accumulate 800,000 yuan.
Huang Tian's expenses in one morning were equivalent to her income for almost half a year.
This huge difference left her both shocked and somewhat uneasy.
"Don't overthink it, you deserve it."
Huang Tian saw through her thoughts and took her hand.
"Um."
Lin Weiwei's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded vigorously.
Lin Weiwei silently remembered Huang Tian's kindness.
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