northernbook Chapter 308 Should I check the almanac before going out?
Chapter 308 Should I check the almanac before going out?
Someone who can afford an expensive watch can certainly afford gemstones of the same value, and they certainly don't lack gemstones from the Tokiwa Zaibatsu.
But Tokiwa Group's move was indeed quite clever.
If someone offers you something, you can't just refuse it. Wouldn't that be humiliating? Would you even want to get orders and survive in the business world after that?
Therefore, I have to owe this favor.
Qi Ming looked at his fair wrist, which was bare except for a red bracelet as decoration.
After all, Qi Ming can see the time anytime, anywhere, and he doesn't need to flaunt a watch to show off his status.
However, he couldn't let go of such a good opportunity to get something for free.
The task details are already explained so clearly; you can get free money just by having the form, only a fool wouldn't take it.
Although Qi Ming has quite a lot of watches in his inventory, and they are all rare items, he can't take them out here.
The reason is simple: it's so rare that only Qi Ming himself understands its value.
Qi Ming: This watch is inlaid with a ruby that has a 2% chance of instantly killing the target. How much is it worth?
Pawnbroker: Hmm, a ruby, synthetic? Tsk, I'll give you 1 yen.
Hmm, looks like I'll have to get a new watch.
Qi Ming glanced at Ai Haibara's wrist; the little girl was wearing a watch worth no more than a grain of rice or a gemstone.
Okay, two pieces, please.
Eh, that's not right.
Qi Ming suddenly thought of his family and friends and quickly dialed Gin's number.
The call connected, and Gin's voice came through immediately.
"Ready to move out?"
"No, I just wanted to ask if you wanted to come over, and then you could ask me for a loan to buy a watch? They're having a promotion here where you get a free gemstone with every watch purchase, are you interested..."
"Dudu-"
Gin promptly hung up the phone.
How rude.
Qi Ming felt that Gin really had no business sense at all.
It's not like we're asking him if he wants money. Why not take this opportunity to give the organization some free funds?
Kneeling to beg for money isn't shameful, and besides, it doesn't even count as kneeling.
Without any hesitation, Qi Ming teleported away the next second.
Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki weren't paying attention to Qi Ming, so they didn't see him leave.
Ai Haibara, being so small, immediately noticed the disappearance of such a large person beside her.
Ai Haibara overheard Qi Ming and Gin's conversation and, without a doubt, knew that Qi Ming had gone to buy a watch...
Um, I hope it's a purchase.
Three minutes later, Qi Ming reappeared in the same spot.
The staff were already collecting the watches from front to back, but perhaps because Qi Ming was quite fast, it wasn't their turn yet.
"Take this, and sign it as well."
Qi Ming handed a rose gold watch to Ai Haibara, along with an A4 sheet of paper and a pen.
Ai Haibara raised an eyebrow and took the paper, pen, and watch. She didn't pay attention to the contents of the paper first, but instead curiously examined the watch.
The overall color is rose, and the dial looks somewhat complicated. I wonder if this design goes against the original purpose of a watch: to tell time.
However, it seems that wealthy people don't use their watches to tell time.
It's quite expensive, quite nice-looking, but also quite heavy.
After reviewing the entire document, Ai Haibara drew a conclusion about the report.
She didn't know much about watches, but she could still sense their extraordinary quality from their texture and elaborate decorations.
"The Patek Philippe Ref. 5002, priced at over a million US dollars, is designed around the concept of wearing the universe on your wrist. It is undoubtedly the king of watches and a masterpiece of our time."
As Qi Ming's calm introduction reached her ears, Ai Haibara turned to look at him with some surprise.
Qi Ming's face was not smiling. He held his hands in front of his chest and fiddled with the same watch on his wrist that matched his own.
I don't know if this watch has some special attribute bonus, but Qi Ming's socialite temperament instantly turned into that of a rich young lady after she put on this watch.
"You know about watches?"
"I don't understand, but I know how to search online. With this broken watch, I might as well get a genius children's smartwatch."
"..."
Ai Haibara took a deep breath.
After all, this is how I am; I should hold back and not argue.
Who could stand seeing a rich girl suddenly turn into a loser?
Qi Ming's expressionless face wasn't an attempt to appear aloof; it was simply because she had discovered that the watch strap was impossible to wear securely, as it was a full one and a half sizes larger than her wrist.
The watch's strap is probably a custom-made one. He teleported to a casino and saw a fat guy wearing it, but he didn't pay much attention and just snatched it away.
It seems the original owner didn't want the thief to use his watch immediately after it was stolen.
I'm not wearing it anymore. I'll just tear off the strap, add a chain, and use it as a watch.
After turning her gaze away from Qi Ming, Ai Haibara's eyes fell on the paper that Qi Ming had just handed her.
She didn't even need to read the entire contents; just looking at the first few large characters on the paper made Ai Haibara's lips twitch involuntarily.
Loan Agreement
Ai Haibara borrowed $200 million from Mr. Qi Ming at the opening ceremony of the Twin Towers skyscraper in Nishitama City to purchase a watch.
Furthermore, Ms. Ai Haibara agreed to hand over the watch and the gems to Mr. Qi Ming upon receiving gems of equal value.
"..."
Yes, the result was as expected.
Without any emotional fluctuation, Ai Haibara glanced at Qi Ming and then, quite cooperatively, signed her name in the final signature section.
Anyway, those who have nothing to lose have nothing to fear. They already owe so much, so they don't need another 200 million.
Besides, it was Ai Haibara who signed this agreement, what does it have to do with Shiho Miyano?
……
After a while, once all the participants had handed in their watches, Tokiwa Mio saw the staff member nod in acknowledgment and smiled as she spoke.
"Alright, all guests who have decided to participate in the game, please step forward."
"You should have noticed the flag we gave you. Once the timer starts, if you think 30 seconds have passed, please raise the flag."
Qi Ming followed Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki as they led Ai Haibara forward.
However, Qi Ming's expression at this moment seemed somewhat disappointed.
After all, something interesting happened when the watch was handed over.
Staff: Ah? Miss, could your watch be... the King of Watches, representing the pinnacle of mechanical watch design?!
Qi Ming Musashi: That's right, exactly!
Bystander A: Impossible, this is fake. It's impossible for an ordinary girl to own a watch like this.
Tycoon A: Ha, a vain girl trying to scam money.
Appraiser: I can confirm that this watch is genuine!
Everyone: What?!
Qi Mingwuzang: Hehe, the upper class is nothing special. Prejudice in people's hearts is indeed a mountain.
"..."
The above amusing incident did not occur.
Qi Ming, full of anticipation, placed the watch inside when the staff member came to him.
The staff member simply smiled politely and left.
Qi Ming even called out to the staff, looking at him with anticipation in his eyes.
However, after a staff member said something that made him blush, Qi Ming realized that he might have been overthinking things.
"I'm sorry, ma'am, although you are very beautiful, I already have a girl I like."
Damn it, you little bastard, I told you to look at that watch, not me!
Seeing this, Ai Haibara, completely oblivious to her surroundings, covered her mouth and chuckled.
However, after Qi Ming said something, she couldn't laugh anymore.
"Laughing at me is just laughing at your own lack of charm, that you can't even seduce a virgin!"
"..."
Ai Haibara sincerely felt that she should really check the Chinese almanac today.
Perhaps it's best to avoid traveling today.