"You brat, we’re rich now, so it’s time to elevate our spending habits. I told you, this money is enough for us to feast and splurge however we want without ever running out. So just relax," Rian Sinclair said, gently patting Ash’s back as she noticed his lingering anxiety.
While Ash Sinclair was still in a daze, Rian led him straight into a Vacheron Constantin boutique. There was an old saying: amateurs flexed cars, while the truly wealthy flexed watches. Naturally, Rian decisively chose to buy a watch first.
A sales associate immediately approached them. After all, Rian and Ash were already famous on this luxury floor; anyone willing to drop tens of millions just to meet the purchase quota for a single handbag was a VIP client.
"Miss, what kind of watch are you looking for?" the saleswoman asked, her expression deeply respectful. A wealthy patron like this was a rare godsend.
"Do you have men’s watches? I’m buying one for my brother. As for the budget, just bring out the most expensive one you have in the store." Rian intended to use the money on the black card first. Because this system had appeared out of nowhere, she was terrified it might vanish just as suddenly.
Only what was in her hands was truly hers. Therefore, she wanted to trigger a massive wave of cashback right now. That way, even if the system and the black card disappeared, she would still have enough starting capital to build her own life.
Rian was no fool. In the past, she couldn’t afford to start a business, which was why she slowly worked part-time jobs just to survive. Though nine out of ten startups failed and she wasn’t blindly confident in her own abilities, she figured she could set aside a portion of the money for the future and use the rest entirely for a startup.
With her principal saved up, she wasn’t afraid of failure. At worst, she could take the money, retire to her hometown with Shana, and live out the rest of her life completely carefree. Her philosophy was simple: give it your all, and if it still didn’t work out, just lie flat and coast.
Rian knew very well that the most expensive watches currently in stock wouldn’t exceed a few tens of millions; collector’s items worth hundreds of millions were usually snapped up privately by billionaires. Hearing her request, the saleswoman knew she had a massive client on her hands and eagerly offered her recommendations.
"Miss, this is the Vacheron Constantin 6620C/000R-B656, priced at seventeen million. It’s a 45mm model in 18K 5N pink gold. Once your brother puts it on, it will perfectly complement his aura."
Rian looked at the watch the associate presented. It was quite nice. Seeing Ash try it on, she noticed his swagger instantly skyrocketed. She didn’t even bother asking for the exact price because she felt it suited him flawlessly.
"Not bad. Bring me another watch."
"Miss, this is a women’s watch we have in stock—the 25760/000G-9945. It features a Corvum movement—Corvums require distinct craftsmanship—a 30mm case, and 18K white gold set with 304 diamonds. The price is just over 1.9 million. It perfectly matches your elegance and would suit you wonderfully." The saleswoman naturally pushed the pricier options; after all, a successful sale meant a massive commission for her!
As she spoke, she fastened it onto Rian’s wrist. Rian liked the look of it and didn’t bother taking it off. She simply handed over her black card. "Swipe it. There’s no PIN."
The saleswoman beamed with joy. Two watches totaling over nineteen million, purchased without batting an eye. This was true wealth! She hurried to the counter to process the payment, then respectfully returned the black card along with the receipt and a Vacheron Constantin VIP card.
"Miss, could we exchange contact information? That way, we can give you priority recommendations whenever new watches arrive in the store." No sales associate would ever let a customer like this slip away. With a few successful recommendations, her commissions could easily pay for a house down payment!
Rian nodded, pulled out her phone, and let the woman scan her QR code to add her. Then, she led a visibly shell-shocked Ash out of the boutique.
"Rian, this watch on my wrist costs over seventeen million!" Ash exclaimed in astonishment, pointing at the timepiece. He was literally wearing the equivalent of a luxury mansion on his wrist. He felt like he didn’t even dare to raise his arm. What did it feel like to wear a mansion? Impossibly heavy!
"Calm down," Rian said.
She checked the time. It was already past three in the afternoon, and her brother’s evening study session started at six. She decided they would go straight to look at cars, grab a bite to eat, and then she could toss the kid back into school. As a college senior, Rian had very few classes left. She had the morning off tomorrow, Monday, and only one practical course in the afternoon. She had plenty of time and wasn’t in a rush, but Ash’s schedule was tight. After all, she still needed to rely on this silly kid to grind out more cashback.
"Rian, how am I supposed to calm down?! It’s a whole house! Just sitting right here on my wrist!" How could Ash possibly be calm? Today, he had truly witnessed his sister’s shopping prowess. If she liked something, she just bought it!
"Let’s drop the subject for now. Come with me to look at cars, then we’ll get food, and I’ll send you back to school." Right now, Rian’s mind was entirely on cars. Spending over seventeen million on two watches netted her over a hundred and seventy million in cashback. If she bought a few more cars, wouldn’t she easily breeze past a billion in savings?
The moment Ash heard the word "cars," he immediately voiced his thoughts. "Rian, what kind of car are we buying? A sports car?" His eyes practically sparkled at the mere thought of a sleek sports car. Come on! Driving a supercar was every guy’s ultimate dream!
Rian pondered for a moment. A supercar? Why not! Besides, they were undeniably cool. "Yep, we’re buying a supercar." She then checked her phone to see which dealership in Argent was hosting a supercar exhibition.
Beside her, Ash howled with excitement. He was going to ride in a supercar in his lifetime! He could die with zero regrets! A supercar! The dream lover of every man on earth! He didn’t know much about luxury watches—since he could never afford them, he never bothered to look. Sneakers and sports cars, on the other hand, were entirely within his wheelhouse. As a guy, whenever the topic of vehicles came up, it was naturally a discussion about luxury rides!
As a result, Ash knew a fair bit about them. "Rian, Rian, Rian! Let’s get a Ferrari LaFerrari! It’s insanely cool! Sick as hell!"
After confirming the location on her phone, Rian looked up, amused by her brother’s frenzied state. She gave a helpless smile. "Alright, let’s head to the dealership. Once you finish your college entrance exams and get your driver’s license, I’ll gift you a supercar too."
"Long live my sister!" Ash cheered, practically dancing with joy.
They hailed a cab. Seeing Ash’s manic behavior in the backseat, the taxi driver shot him a look that clearly said the kid was a lost cause. Rian noticed the driver’s gaze, but Ash was completely oblivious. After all, he was about to sit in a supercar—how could he not be losing his mind with excitement?
Upon arriving at the largest dealership in Argent, Ash had managed to compose himself slightly. But the moment he walked in and saw the glittering lineup of cars, all his composure evaporated. He looked like a sleazebag ogling a woman in black stockings and a bodycon dress. A nearby sales associate stood there, smiling somewhat awkwardly.
The sales associate thought, "How can such a handsome guy act like such a creep?"
She truly hadn’t expected someone wearing a mansion on his wrist to be such a massive goofball. However, her excellent professional etiquette prevented her from showing any outward judgment. Instead, she turned respectfully to the completely normal-looking Rian and asked, "Miss, what kind of car are you looking for? Do you have a budget in mind so I can make some recommendations?"
"I saw online that you’re exhibiting a fully loaded silver-white Ferrari LaFerrari. I was wondering if it’s for sale? If it is, I’ll take it right now, paid in full."
"Miss, we do have the car you’re talking about in the store. However, our boss mentioned that it’s being saved for an upcoming exhibition. I’ll need to consult him first regarding your request. Would you mind resting over here for a moment?" The associate didn’t know if the car would be sold after the exhibition, so she didn’t dare make promises, opting instead to contact her boss.
Rian nodded and dragged her still-hyperventilating brother over to a nearby sofa. Seeing this, the associate quickly hurried off to make the call.