Chapter 592 The Appeal of Patek Philippe & Co. (1/2)
Chapter 592: The Appeal of Patek Philippe & Co.
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Li Du finally arrived at Harry Winston, a place which, regardless of time and location, represented the world's most fashionable luxury styles.
Viewed from the outside, the building exuded extravagance and was shimmering from the glow of the jewels. Upon entering, the place was lacking in popularity, which was most important for a jewelry shop.
Even though Las Vegas had a lot of tourists, this jewelry shop did not have many patrons.
Nonetheless, the decorations inside the shop were very lavish. Immediately past the main entrance was a huge crystal chandelier with a glow similar to that of a diamond's. People standing under it would unknowingly be enthralled by it.
The spacious top floor of the jewelry shop housed both the lobby and display areas. It also had a cocktail buffet table and a bar. People could sit down anywhere on the top floor and enjoy their beverages.
The second floor was the place to go for buying jewelry. Li Du rode the huge glass elevator and very quickly, a fashionable jewelry world appeared in front of him.
The number of customers on the second floor was even lower. There was a labyrinth of corridors with display cases on both sides and gorgeous salespeople walking about. Once someone expressed interest in any of the jewels, a salesperson would immediately go over and proceed to introduce the jewel to them.
After bringing his two buff bodyguards to the second floor, many people promptly gazed at Li Du.
As soon as he stepped into the corridor, a tall blonde lady walked over smiling and inquired, ”Hello, sir. Is there anything I can help you with?”
Li Du went straight to the point and asked, ”Do you guys buy raw materials for high-grade jewelry?”
The salesperson gently nodded. ”Yes sir, we do have such a service.”
Li Du responded, ”I would like to meet your boss, or your manager, as I have a number of raw jewels I would like to sell. It's a batch of fire opals.”
The salesperson directed him forward and asked him to wait a moment, before quickly walking toward a lady who was registering something using a tablet computer. After she had whispered a few words to the lady, the lady began walking over to Li Du.
”Hello sir, you have a batch of fire opals you wish to sell?”
Li Du nodded and asked, ”Are you the manager here?”
The lady replied, ”Apologies, I am the lobby leader. According to the rules, I am required to first check the gemstones you are selling before proceeding with the next step of the process.”
With a wave of Li Du's hand, Godzilla walked over from behind. He opened up the case that had been in his hands and revealed 20 plus pieces of sparkling fire opals.
Compared to the brightly lit first floor, the second floor of the jewelry shop was dimmer to better enhance the jewelry in the cases. Each case also had a strong mini light, specifically to illuminate the jewelry.
When Godzilla opened up the case, a dim, orange-red glow appeared in front of them. The effect was the result of placing so many opals together.
After the lady put on a pair of spectacles and briefly shined a small flashlight on each opal, she took off the spectacles and said, ”Please hold on for a moment. I will inform my director immediately.”
Li Du was treated differently this time around. The waiting area changed to a high-class lounge, where he was served a cup of aromatic coffee and a tray of fruit.
Li Du initially thought the service of the jewelry shop was excellent. In the end, he realized all the food and beverages provided were meant for killing time as he really had to wait quite a while.
The lobby leader returned with an apologetic smile and told him to wait a little longer as their director was still attending to a few customers.