For example, that classic, luxurious perfume box from that brand that started with a G; it was more than a thousand yuan as Boss Pei was evidently keen on it. However, after taking a look, he had actually put it down again!
Also, that custom-made suit. Boss Pei had actually tried it on for a while; it had looked very fitting and nice. It was only a little more than ten thousand yuan; he had actually not bought it!
As well as the Rolex watch. Boss Pei had started from the two hundred thousand rang watches and finally had chosen the cheapest entry-level model that only cost forty-odd thousand!
For such a successful boss like Boss Pei, he only wore an entry-level Rolex??
Lin Wan was indeed stunned.
Pei Qian continued to shop as he bought stuff here and there. Whatever the system restricted him from buying, he had no choice but to give it up. Whatever the system permitted, he took them all!
However, as much as that was the case, Pei Qian actually did not manage to buy that many things.
The system’s restrictions were just too many!
A Babylon fountain pen that was seven-thousand-odd; a golden belt from the G brand that was three-thousand-odd; a business briefcase worth twenty-thousand…
Some were the priciest, some were middle-ranged; his purchases were all limited by the system’s restrictions. Pei Qian’s job was to buy the best within the limits given.
After shopping for a while longer, Pei Qian realized that he didn’t have anything else to buy left. After taking stock—although Pei Qian felt that he had bought quite a bit of stuff, he actually didn’t have that many bags in his hands.
The total cost for everything was seventy-three thousand.
He had successfully created a loss of three thousand odd yuan!
Pei Qian was elated.
This was a historic step!
This was the result of a spending spree that was in accordance with the long-lasting, successful principle of ‘I don’t want the best; I want the most expensive’!
All subsequent spending could be unconditionally transferred to become his personal wealth!
Pei Qian’s smile, however, was viewed differently in the eyes of his employees.
Lin Wan was very emotional.
Ocean Stronghold had been so successful; based on a conservative estimate, Boss Pei probably earned more than two million a month.
Yet, he was so thrifty?!
Chapter 74 - A Historic Step!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Lin Wan noticed that Boss Pei walked past a few brands selling personal use products; he didn’t even walk in!
He didn’t even buy a perfume gift box that was a thousand-over yuan!
Furthermore, Boss Pei had bought stuff that was related to work. Even the wallet and briefcase he had bought were those suited for business meetings! Altogether, he had spent not even a hundred thousand yuan!
Lin Wan was very surprised; how strong was her boss’s self-control!
She touched her heart and knew that if it was someone else that earned two million—no, wait, even one million—that person would probably spend lavishly on clothing, wallets, and watches that cost tens of thousands each.
However, Boss Pei had spent not even a hundred thousand yuan; he also looked satisfied!
That was very impressive!
Thinking that Boss Pei had always been very generous when it came to working conditions, salary, and giving out bonuses; it was a stark comparison to what she witnessed now!
Lin Wan, Huang Sibo, and company’s eyes grew a little moist.
What a saint boss they had!
As for Pei Qian, he did not notice everyone’s reaction at all.
He was still thinking furiously what else he could spend more on! Now that he had already entered a state of loss, anymore that he spent was going to be his personal gain!
Furthermore, he had already gone one entire round in the mall; he had basically bought one of everything that the system had not restricted him from buying. Everyone else’s shopping had also more or less come to an end as everyone gathered in the hall on the first floor, with hands full of shopping bags and huge smiles on their faces.
Paid shopping always felt this good!
However, Pei Qian did not want to leave just like that. He had finally managed to reach a loss; however, it was only three thousand over yuan. He was not willing to give up now!
He looked at Xin Hailu as his eyes flashed. “I want to buy some gifts for a friend who is also a boss; any suggestions?”
He could not directly say it was for him; that would appear very strange and set off alarm bells. Everyone would then think: if it was for himself, Pei Qian could just buy anything he wanted; why did he have to ask them?
However, if he said it was a gift for a friend, everyone would raise some ideas; and Pei Qian could then use this opportunity to think through what he was still lacking or haven’t bought.
Xin Hailu started to suggest some things while everyone else chimed in as well. They suggested an expensive suit, perfume, a watch, a fountain pen, etc.
Pei Qian kept on shaking his head.
He had seen most of these already and bought all that he could; as for the rest, the system did not allow him to buy!
Everyone had gone through one round of suggestions and didn’t have anything else to say. They didn’t know what else could be given as a gift.
At this time, Lin Wan ventured a guess, “How about… spectacles?”
Pei Qian’s eyes lit up. “Spectacles?”
Lin Wan nodded and said, “If your friend is short-sighted, you can give him some glasses. However, you would have to know his degree first; even if you don’t know his degree or he isn’t short-sighted, you can also gift him a spectacle frame.
“A good-looking pair of spectacles can raise one’s airs and show that he has taste.”
Pei Qian wanted to praise Lin Wan highly!
Spectacles! Why had I not thought about that?
Pei Qian wasn’t short-sighted and didn’t need spectacles. Hence, as much as he had tried to think, he had not thought of this.
Come to think of it, buying a pair of spectacles for himself was reasonable!
He looked at Assistant Xin and said, “Where can I find the most expensive spectacles?”
Xin Hailu thought for a moment and said, “There is a Louis Vuitton shop here that sells spectacles; it should be expensive enough. However, most of their products are sunglasses; I’m not sure if that is what you are looking for.”
“Bring me there.”
The two took the escalator and soon reached the Louis Vuitton shop and found the shelf selling spectacles.
Pei Qian took a look and saw that the prices were satisfactory!
The cheapest was about two thousand while the most expensive was nine thousand over!
That a pair of spectacles could sell for nine thousand; to be honest, that was a little unexpected for Pei Qian. However, it was a good thing for him!
However, when Pei Qian took up the pair of sunglasses worth over nine thousand yuan, the system denied him.
“…”
Pei Qian was speechless; the system wasn’t going to allow this purchase?
What a letdown!
He attempted once again with another pair that was over eight thousand yuan.
This time, the system actually did not sound out any alerts!
Pei Qian was overjoyed. After taking a closer look and comparing both pairs, he realized that the first model looked a little superficial; it looked exactly like a pair of sunglasses as the spectacle frame was a little too gaudy and hence did not meet the requirement of being business-like or business-related.
As for the second pair—although it stated it was a pair of sunglasses, the very thin spectacle frame with golden threads plus its straighter and narrower build was more acceptable.
Pei Qian wore it, looked at Xin Hailu, and asked, “How does it look?”
Xin Hailu no
dded and said, “It looks very classy, Boss Pei.”
Pei Qian was elated.
No wonder the system had not issued any warnings. This pair of spectacles could be used for business and indeed elevated his airs!
The system must have considered that this pair could be worn during business dealings to elevate one’s airs; it had the same function as a suit and hence had permitted it.
Pei Qian took two pairs that had a slight difference in design; these were the most expensive ones that the system allowed.
“I’ll take these.”
Pei Qian wanted to swipe his card immediately.
The saleslady was pleasantly surprised as she hurriedly took out an exquisite gift box and packaged the spectacles nicely for Pei Qian after he had paid.
After she had been done with one—before she started on the other, Pei Qian waved at her to indicate that it was not necessary to pack the second one.
“I’ll wear this now.”
Pei Qian took off the sunglasses’ cover lenses as he wore the spectacle frame.
He took a look in the mirror.
En, he indeed looked more classy and of good taste.
Alright, I’ll wear this!
It was after all worth more than eight thousand; he couldn’t possibly just leave it at one side to collect dust, right?
After checking the System Funds once more, Pei Qian was very content now. He had given it his all and finally caused losses of more than twenty thousand! This was Pei Qian’s small step; however, it was a big step towards defeating the system!
The duo returned to the hall. Everyone immediately noticed something different with Boss Pei’s image. He had a pair of spectacle frames with golden threads on the sides; his airs had been elevated a whole level!
“Boss Pei is so handsome!”
“Boss Pei has bought a pair for yourself as well? It looks so good!”
“This pair must have cost a lot; it must be at least a thousand, right?”
Facing the praises and flattery from his employees, Pei Qian smiled slightly while he was indifferent on the inside.
“Let’s all go our own ways now; you can claim your taxi fares. Rest well over the weekend!”
…
…
On the 31st, the system started to initiate settlement!
A screen once again appeared in front of Pei Qian.
Pei Qian was so emotional he wanted to cry.
Finally!
After giving it his all, he had finally generated losses of twenty thousand!
Don’t belittle these twenty thousand.
It was a historic first step!
This small step of losses was a big step towards ultimate success!
Soon enough, the screen displayed even more data.
As Pei Qian had predicted, this time, the System Funds’ total amount had been increased from five hundred thousand to one million yuan!
If Pei Qian’s System Funds had been more than one million yuan before, he would probably not have gotten a top-up this time.
Pei Qian had gone on a spending spree and spent four hundred and seventy thousand yuan. Not only had he managed to credit twenty thousand into his Personal Wealth, but the system had automatically replenished the funds to one million; he had struck a windfall!
Furthermore, Pei Qian noticed that this time was rather different from previous settlements. Since the funds had been topped up to a million this time, Pei Qian didn’t need to painstakingly count the number of zeros anymore.
Moreover, the system had announced a Special Task: the company needed to own any sort of physical shop house. If he managed to complete this task, he would get an additional ten percent over the original amount to be transferred to him!
Chapter 75 - First Place Elimination System: Activated!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Superb.
“I like such a bright system!”
After slowly getting to know the system, Pei Qian felt as if he was getting the hang of using it now.
Was this Special Task difficult?
Although there was a certain level of difficulty, it was still manageable!
Furthermore, even without the system announcing a Special Task, Pei Qian already had a similar idea long ago.
Pei Qian was very clear that in the next ten years, physical shop houses would increasingly perform badly! There were two reasons for this. First, rental hikes that would increase overhead costs for shop renters. Second, the advent of e-commerce and delivery services as more people prefer to stay at home and do their shopping.
Previously, if one opened any sort of shop near a university, it would be a very lucrative business. Even if it only sold snacks or offered photocopying services, all these shops were profitable. If one opened an internet cafe or a reputable restaurant, profit margins would be even higher.
However, more and more physical shops started to do badly; and they shuttered. The reason was… many functions they offered had been replaced by digital commerce platforms!
Previously, many university students would go to any digital malls or shops to purchase computers; they were ripped off badly. Subsequently, everyone went online to JD.com and stopped patronizing these digital malls.
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