Chapter 886 Watches
Tan Xiaotian stayed in the United States for a week, reluctantly bid farewell to his daughter and boarded a plane to Europe.
Tan Mingyan has been waiting for him in Latu Wine Castle.
Bordeaux in September is the busiest season of the year. When grapes are ripe, wineries of all sizes have to hire a large number of people to pick and store wine.
The whole manor is filled with a sweet scent of grapes.
Although Tan Xiaotian has been to Latu many times, it is the first time he has encountered Latu in this season.
The Latu is the best at this time.
He and Tan Mingyan started farming work with the local fruit farmers he hired every day.
Tan Xiaotian discovered that Tan Mingyan, who came back here, was filled with joy from the inside to the outside, and her condition improved a lot compared to when she was in Yanjing.
It seems that life here is indeed more suitable for her.
Time in the countryside of Bordeaux is quiet and soft. Every morning, you wake up as the birds chirping, and fall asleep every night, and work hard in the vineyards for a day during the day. You go home and take a hot bath and have a sweet and delicious dinner.
At night, I moved a lounge chair and sat under the starry sky within reach. Tan Xiaotian's heart was much more at peace.
Perhaps, this is the true meaning of life.
In mid-September, Pierre, the president of the wine association who had not seen for a long time, rushed to Latu's Wine Castle, and a bald man with a medium figure came with him.
Tan Xiaotian and Tan Mingyan warmly welcomed them.
After the greetings, Pierre introduced the bald man beside Tan Xiaotian, "Tan, let me introduce you to Mr. Ivesen, the president of Swiss Patek Philippe Watch Industry."
Tan Xiaotian was a little surprised.
Patek Philippe is the top luxury watch brand.
Aveson glanced at Tan Xiaotian's wrist in secret.
Tan Xiaotian wore a Vacheron Constantin limited edition watch. This watch was bought by Tan Mingyan for him when he was in France. It was worth millions of dollars.
"Dear Mr. Tan, I am very happy to meet you. I sincerely invite you to visit Patek Philippe headquarters."
Ivesen's opening was straightforward.
Tan Xiaotian looked at Pierre.
If you don’t receive any reward without merit, Mr. Ivesen came up and sent such an invitation, and there must be something to ask for.
"Tan, Avesen is my old friend. He wants to join forces with our association to hold a red wine watch tasting party in China. He is here to ask you for help."
Tan Xiaotian understood that Patek Philippe also took a fancy to the growing market in China and wanted to use itself to promote the influence of their brand in China.
Tan Xiaotian smiled and said nothing.
Pierre advised him, "Talk, if nothing has happened recently, you might as well go to Switzerland, take a look at the Alps, and visit Lake Lucerne."
When Tan Mingyan heard this, she was immediately fascinated and kept signaling Tan Xiaotian with her eyes.
Avesen saw that Tan Mingyan was moved and smiled and said, "Beautiful lady, I sincerely invite you and your husband to travel to beautiful Switzerland. I will accompany you throughout the journey and enjoy the lakes and mountains of Switzerland."
Since Tan Mingyan wants to go, Tan Xiaotian will naturally not refuse. Anyway, there is nothing else to do except do farm work here.
After Tan Xiaotian agreed, Avesen seemed very happy.
He and Pierre sat for a while before leaving the wine burger.
In the car, Ivesen asked Pierre, “Brother, what is Mr. Tan’s influence in China?
Is it worth it for us to do this?"
Pierre glanced at him meaningfully, "Ivesen, the Drinks Association held three tasting meetings in China last year, all thanks to the talks. He is the richest man in China and has unparalleled wide connections."
This sentence was like a reassurance that made Ivesen determined. He took out his cell phone and said, "Let the best technicians immediately create a couple watch in the shortest time, all of which should be made of the best materials."
After putting down the phone, Aveson said to himself, "I want to give Mr. Tan and his beautiful wife a big gift so that he can't refuse my request."
Pierre patted his shoulder, "You will soon know how wise your decision is."
On September 10, Tan Xiaotian took Tan Mingyan and accompanied by Ivesen to board the French express train. The first stop of their journey was Zurich.
Zurich is a representative city of Swiss banking and one of the largest financial centers in the world.
Since the headquarters of more than 120 banks around the world are concentrated here, more than half of which are foreign banks, it is also known as the "European Billionaire City".
United Bank, Credit Suisse, Zurich Financial Services Group and many European private banks are headquartered in Zurich.
To talk about Xiao Tianjishi's wealth today, of course, he has a Swiss bank account, and there is more than one.
Selena helped him get one, and Liu Jing from Hong Kong Island also applied for one, but Tan Xiaotian had never been to Switzerland. Since he arrived in Zurich this time, he would definitely go to these banks to take a walk.
After Tan Xiaotian posted his account, he immediately enjoyed the most respected courtesy. He got an account for Tan Mingyan. Miss Tan Si is now a rich woman. From now on, she can transfer some of her funds in China and save it here.
After all, the confidentiality and credibility of Swiss banks are unquestionable.
After leaving Zurich, they walked and stopped, passed by Bern and Lausanne, visited the Bern Clock Tower and the Olympic Museum, and finally arrived in Geneva.
Patek Philippe's headquarters is located in this city.
The reason why Ivesen did not choose his first stop in Geneva was that the watch he wanted to give to Tan Xiaotian took time to make. The Swiss watch industry has always been known for its precision. Although several top technicians worked overtime to make it, it still took three days.
When Tan Xiaotian showed up at Patek Philippe's headquarters with Tan Mingyan, Ivesen solemnly brought out a luxurious box. He opened the box and found two couples' watches inside, lying quietly on black velvet.
"Dear Mr. Tan, you and your wife can take off your original watch. This is a watch carefully customized for you by our Patek Philippe. Please accept it."
When I said this, Aveson pulled his waist straight and his tone was full of pride.
This is the confidence and glory that Swiss watch craftsmen have passed on for 200 years.
Tan Xiaotian looked at these two watches carefully. There were no tacky diamonds, leather straps, platinum luster, low-key and restrained, which was very suitable for his wishes.
"Mr. Ivesen, this gift is too expensive, I can't accept it."
Ivesen shook his head, "Mr. Tan, you must accept it. This is Patek Philippe's wish."
As he said that, he took off the original watch on Tan Xiaotian's wrist, and then put on this brand new Patek Philippe for Tan Xiaotian.
After doing all this, Aveson breathed a sigh of relief, "Mr. Tan, this watch is specially made for you. If you don't wear it, I can only seal it."
Chapter completed!