This was a Ferrari . Although Li Du had no interest in cars, he knew this one as it was
very famous in America . It was Ferrari of the California T series .
As for the price, it had about the same value as his new Rolls-Royce Phantom, starting
at roughly $350,000 to $360,000 . The purchase price for both cars would usually be
$400,000 .
Compared to his Rolls-Royce, this Ferrari had gone through more wear and tear .
Clearly, this car has been in use longer . According to Li Du's first impression of Caddy,
this glamorous magnificent-looking car could have some internal technical problems .
A new Ferrari T would cost $400,000 to $500,000 . Caddy said he wanted to buy his
watch for $100,000 and then offered his car in exchange .
Even Jefferson, the second generation to wealthy entrepreneurs, learned to bargain in
business too . Yet Caddy was very straight and frank with him . Either he was not as
clever as Jefferson, or there was something wrong with his car . Perhaps it was not even
worth $100,000 .
Li Du quickly went through all these thoughts and managed to figure out a trick that
would help him get to the truth .
He pretended to hesitate . "You wanted to spend a hundred thousand on a watch? Plus
this car? How much is this watch worth? You must be kidding me!"
Caddy wanted to correct him and say he never meant to pay a $100,000 in addition to a
sports car . However, as he heard Li Du's latter words, Caddy realized that he was too
pushy, which was making the other's party wary .
Thus, he went on and said, "Haha, indeed, this watch is very valuable as it is produced
by Patek Philippe . However, as far as I am concerned, it is especially dear to me
because it reminds me of my uncle . "
Li Du continued to put him off with doubting words and in the meantime placed the little
bug in front of the sports car and activated the time reversal ability .
If Caddy was willing to pay $100,000 in addition to his sports car, it meant that the car
was worthless, or at the very least had to have some problems .
Time reversal had activated and, the car's history was revealed .
This car's past was full of troubles and misfortune . It went through many accidents soon
after it left the factory . It had been involved in multiple crashes, with or without other
vehicles .
In short, the interior and exterior of this car had been replaced in a large part, and even
its engine was overhauled .
Li Du wasn't very familiar with cars, but he knew that once the engine had been
overhauled, a car was doomed .
However, it did not matter much . As long as a Ferrari could be started and remained in
seemingly good shape, a wedding company would be willing to pay a $100,000 for it
and use it as a wedding limousine .
After a few rounds of negotiation, the final agreement was reached . Li Du exchanged
his watch for Caddy's sports car, with an additional payment of $100,000 .
Caddy was a cautious man . As soon as they reached an agreement, he requested to
examine the watch .
Li Du removed the watch and passed it to him . "Go ahead and inspect the watch while
my boys and I inspect your car . If there isn't any problem, we will close this business
deal . "
Caddy got a bit anxious after he heard this . He carelessly examined the watch and was
certain it was the same one he remembered . Then he said, "In fact, there is nothing to
inspect . Let's get straight to business, sign a contract and get the transfer of vehicle
ownerships done . "
He knew more than Jefferson in this aspect . After all, he was a professional street racer .
He did not only deal with hundreds of cars every year but also had a few friends who
worked in the motor vehicle industry .
It usually took up two days to process a Rolls-Royce ownership transfer, but for a
Ferrari, it required less than a day .
The process was finished at noon . Soon after his arrival in Miami, Li Du became the
owner of two luxury cars .
After signing the final contract, both shook hands with a contented smile on their faces .
"Thanks for helping me to retrieve my uncle's watch . Thank you very much," Caddy
smiled happily .
Li Du was very pleased too . "It's my pleasure . I never expected a watch could be worth
that much . "
They quickly packed up and went their separate ways .
A pretty red-haired girl was moved . "Mr . Lent, your relationship with your uncle is so
profound . You were willing to pay so much just to have a watch that reminds you of
him . "
Caddy showed an odd expression and asked, "My uncle? Since when do I have an
uncle?"
The crowd got confused, and the red-haired girl said, "You just said that your uncle
once gave you a similar-looking watch, didn't you? You traded for this watch in memory
of your uncle, didn't you?
What she said made Caddy laugh . He grabbed the girl and kissed her . As he lifted his
hand to display his watch, he said, "Damn my uncle! I bought this watch because it's
worth millions! That stupid Chinese dude didn't even realize its value . He just wore it like
any old watch . "
His cronies were stunned . Someone said in a stunned voice, "Millions of dollars?"
Caddy nodded . "Yes, this is a Trossi-Leggenda . The president of Ferrari once wore it at
an F1 competition . Every racer should know this . "
When Li Du had taken off his clothes, Caddy noticed this legendary watch at a glance .
He then contrived some ways to have a few rounds of close inspection . Afterward, he
was certain of the authenticity of this watch . It was once a famous watch in the racing
world, but then it went missing .
Caddy once heard some older racers discussing this watch . According to them, it was
worth four or five million dollars . Yet he managed to get it for $100,000 and a scrapped
and beaten sports car . What a deal!
He was very proud and told the boys the legendary story of this watch . Everyone was
surprised and kept praising Caddy for his sharp sight and clever business skills .
Gloomy Shawn said, however, "Master Lent, things may not be so simple . If this watch
is so valuable, that damn Chinese fellow must have known . "
Caddy gazed at him . "What do you mean?"
"That Chinese guy is very cunning . He is very close to the president of Harry Winston,
Inc . If he was wearing this watch, his circle of friends should have been able to
recognize it even if he couldn't," Shawn said .
Caddy's face changed . "He knows the president of Harry Winston, Inc . ? Damn it, why
didn't you tell me earlier? Don't tell me he is the treasure hunter!"
"Shawn is right . He drives a Rolls-Royce Phantom . Since when can a treasure hunter
afford such a luxury car?" someone interrupted .
Caddy waved, "It is not necessarily true . He just got this car . When we talked about it
just now, he told me he got it from Jefferson in exchange for Banksy's graffiti . "
He asked some questions about Li Du's identity and some information relating to the
Rolls-Royce .
Li Du managed to answer without a flaw . Caddy knew Jefferson because he was also a
street art lover, despite being the second generation of rich entrepreneurs . That was
how they knew each other .
Caddy secretly called Jefferson for verification . Indeed, Li Du obtained his Rolls-Royce
through the exchange of a graffiti from a warehouse .
The red-haired girl said, "Let's stop all these discussions . There's a Patek Philippe
franchised shop here in town, so why don't we bring it over there for expert appraisal?"
"Sia is right, let's do it!"
Chapter end
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