Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 428 There's nothing we can do about it, that's just how big of a star he is!
After recognizing Jiang Beicheng, the owner of the secondhand store showed an expression of admiration.

He outshone renowned European collector László at a Sotheby's auction at the Grand Palais in Paris, leaving a deep impression on the small vendors in this field.

"Jiang, no? I met him in person today!" the old man exclaimed excitedly.

Embrace Jiangbei City.

He exclaimed in an exaggerated tone, "Sir, you're a celebrity on this street now!"

Jiang Beicheng smiled and continued to ask him about the price, having taken a liking to this Dupont cigar box.

“Jiang, this is a Dupont and Cohiba 55th anniversary collaboration cigar box. You have a good eye.” The shopkeeper praised with a smile, “OK, Jiang, here’s 1200 euros for you. I’d like to be your friend.”

"1000 euros!" Jiang Beicheng bargained.

The boss pretended to be embarrassed, and then exchanged some polite words.

Finally, it was sold to Jiangbei City for 1000 euros.

"Jiang, someone with your refined taste definitely needs a Dupont lighter," the shopkeeper continued, pushing, "How about the Louis XIII Parma flower set?"

Jiang Beicheng frowned slightly.

Can you really find something like this in a secondhand market?
Dupont is a French luxury brand that started with leather goods, but it is most famous for its lighters.

It is known as the Rolls Royce of lighters.

The prices are generally in the tens of thousands.

Lighters with special meanings and materials can sell for hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan.

The Louis XIII Parma Flower set includes two lighters, one tabletop and one portable.

The body is inlaid with sapphires and diamonds, and the desktop base is made of 400 grams of pure gold.

This kind of thing looks incredibly classy just by being placed on a table.

Using it to light a cigar in a public place immediately elevates one to the ranks of the "celestial beings".

"It's hard to imagine that your little shop has a collection like Louis XIII," Jiang Beicheng said with a skeptical smile.

The boss went and took it out directly.

Let the people of Jiangbei appreciate it.

Jiang Beicheng examined the item for a moment, smiled, and shook his head at the shopkeeper.

High-quality goods!

It's similar to those high-quality replicas from Panjiayuan.

This item is worth 50 euros, enough to buy the entire store.

The boss smiled.

I got to know this wealthy man from the East again.

He's definitely not just a pretty face; he's a real scoundrel, he's got some skills.

Jiang Beicheng understood that the boss's flattering words were because he had shown off his wealth at the auction, and the owner of the secondhand store wanted to rip him off.

If I didn't have professional bodyguards with me, I guess they would have sent people over today to force me to buy something.

"I hope you find a better buyer." Jiang Beicheng placed the high-quality replica of Louis XIII on the table, smiled sarcastically, and left with his bodyguards.

I also found a few records by Mozart and other composers at two secondhand stores.

After shopping, we found a coffee shop to sit down and relax for a while.

Liu Yifei was preparing to leave for the banquet to walk the red carpet when Jiang Beicheng returned to the hotel, changed his clothes, went downstairs, and took a private car arranged by the Bernard family to the banquet.

The feeling of being there today was significantly more comfortable than when I went to Avignon for the first day of the show.

Nobody paid any attention to it at the time.

He had just gotten out of the car today when some socialites came over to greet him.

"Mr. Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Sir, you have given me a new perspective on Chinese youth."

"Jiang, Paris welcomes you."

"..."

His exclusive interview with the European Times has further enhanced the prestige of this Eastern tycoon.

Jiang Beicheng politely greeted these socialites and celebrities, then walked into the hall, where he encountered the third son of the Bernard family.

The woman accompanying him was Lisa, a famous Thai "sex symbol".

The secret between the two men has spread internationally.

Lisa will do anything to get into the Bernard family.

She let the Third Young Master play with her as he pleased. She seemed to be enjoying it immensely.

"Mr. Jiang." Bernard and the princess walked over with smiles, greeted him, and led Jiang Beicheng to the main seat.

The Third Young Master and Lisa both looked toward Jiangbei City.

Both of them were surprised.

Although this wealthy Eastern man has been quite famous in Paris these past few days, it wasn't enough for his father and eldest sister to personally come out to greet him and even invite him to sit at the head table.

To Lisa's even greater shock, she was not seated at the head table at the Bernard family dinner.

If it were other members of the Bernard family who looked down on her, didn't acknowledge her as the third young master's girlfriend, and didn't let her sit as the guest of honor, she could accept it.

But why was Liu Yifei able to sit in that position?

Is my reputation in the fashion industry not as widespread as Liu Yifei's?

I am someone who genuinely works in the international and Western fashion circles.

What makes Liu Yifei so special?
The sense of disappointment was immense.

Her gaze fell upon her rumored boyfriend, the third son.

The third young master frowned and spread his hands, saying, "I'm sorry, I don't know what's going on either."

I told my older sister that I had reserved a seat for you as the guest of honor.

She didn't tell me about replacing you.

Lisa did not accept the Third Prince's explanation.

She came here specifically for the VIP seat.

It's no exaggeration to say that position is extremely prestigious in the fashion industry.

Which celebrities will be seated as guests of honor at the Bernard family dinner tonight? They'll definitely be elevated to stardom in the fashion world.

It has received a very high level of exposure.

If there were only one Asian face, Lisa felt it must be her, not Liu Yifei.

She started to act coquettishly and throw tantrums at the Third Young Master.

The third young master had no choice but to communicate with his eldest sister, Delphine.

Before the banquet starts, we can rearrange the seating; it shouldn't cause any problems.

Delphine looked at her brother seriously: "Frederic, I don't want you to act recklessly on an occasion like today."

Mr. Jiang and Ms. Liu are my father's distinguished guests, and their seating was arranged by him.

His gaze fell on the scantily clad Lisa, and he reminded the Third Prince, "Frederic, I hope you will not continue your relationship with her."

This is my advice to you.

Don't let your father lose face in front of others because of these things.

The third young master straightened his collar and said with a smile, "We're not serious."

"No! No! No!" Delphine said three times in a row.

Even if it's just for fun, I don't want my younger brother to play with such a disreputable woman. I can't let him embarrass the Bernard family to the whole world.

The third prince dared not argue with the eldest princess.

The eldest princess was one of the handpicked heirs, and he had no choice but to obey.

Finally, he shrugged and walked towards Lisa, indicating that he was powerless to help.

"Lisa, this Mr. Jiang holds a very high place in Father's and Sister's hearts. I was just criticized by Sister." The Third Young Master coaxed, "To make it up to you, I'll take you to meet an editor-in-chief and have him arrange a magazine cover for you, okay?"

I assure you, this is a fashion magazine with global influence and a friendly partner of the LVMH Group.

Despite his playful nature, the Third Young Master is quite adept at charming women.

Lisa pursed her lips, reluctantly accepting the situation, knowing she was no match for Bernard and the princess.

She was also afraid that the Third Young Master would be suppressed and she would lose everything.

In the end, they had no choice but to compromise.

Follow the Third Young Master to meet the editor-in-chief of WWD.

WWD is a world-class fashion magazine.

If you can grace its cover, your influence will be no less than that of the guest of honor at tonight's dinner.

To Lisa and the Third Prince's shock, this issue's cover once again featured Jiang Beicheng, a wealthy businessman from the East.

(End of this chapter)