Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 686 - 295: The Big Fuss Over the Security Deposit_2

"I forgive you!"

Han Lie ignored her and turned to ask Lu Yisi, "How much of a deposit is required? How soon can it be delivered for me to see the actual item?"

A Bai Lu... Lu Yisi, the older white gentleman, smiled so broadly his gums were almost showing, looking quite simple and honest.

"Mr. Han, the deposit only needs..." Mid-sentence, he retracted two of the five fingers he had raised. "Er, thirty million! After completing the procedures and applying for the escort, it can certainly arrive by next Saturday. Would that timeframe be acceptable to you? Moreover, if you ultimately purchase that gemstone, then the corresponding costs for shipping, insurance, escort, and so on, I can make the decision to waive them all for you. Of course, if no purchase is made, you will still need to pay a certain fee... I am very sorry about this, but it's company policy, so please forgive me, as my hands are tied."

"That's fine." Han Lie nodded, then took another sip of his coffee.

His perceptive assistant immediately stepped in to ask for details on behalf of her boss. "What are the specific costs involved? Could you provide as detailed a breakdown as possible?"

"Sure, that's only proper." Lu Yisi's attitude towards Liang Wu was still very enthusiastic as he explained everything with a smile. "The costs mainly include three parts. First is the shipping fee. For transport within the city, a specially-made bulletproof vehicle needs to be used, followed by a private jet to cross the Eurasian continent, and the same for the return journey. As a rough estimate, the shipping might cost around 150,000 Euros.

"Second are the travel expenses for the security and other personnel. This is a variable cost, mainly depending on how many gemstones Mr. Han wishes to see. If too many gemstones are viewed at once, then the security Strength will need to be correspondingly increased, and at least one supervisor-level individual will need to be deployed. All expenses for their travel, accommodation, and overtime will need to be paid by Mr. Han. After the gemstones arrive in Shanghai, we also need to rent a mansion, villa, or hotel presidential suite to host a private exhibition for Mr. Han.

"Third are the various insurance-related fees that must be paid for moving the stored gemstones out of the vault. These include quite a few types of insurance, and these are also non-fixed costs as stipulated by regulations. The total figure, I apologize, I cannot provide at this moment, but according to convention, it should not be less than 400,000 Euros. So, if it's not particularly necessary, my personal suggestion for Mr. Han is to take some time to visit our Cartier headquarters. Everyone in the company will surely welcome you with open arms."

That last idiom was Second Sister Jin's own embellishment; the original phrasing was even more obsequious.

Yu Yun, however, didn't find it obsequious; she was simply dumbfounded.

Just to have a look, it would cost at least 3 million RMB?! Good heavens, is this what high society is like? I love it, I love it! But it seems I can't afford this kind of love...

It wasn't just Yu Yun; Liang Wu, the assistant, was also trembling inwardly.

These costs... they're simply astronomical.

However, judging from Lu Yisi's explanation, the fees actually seemed quite reasonable. If you don't want to travel yourself and prefer someone to bring valuable items to your doorstep, then you should bear the costs of that service. It's quite fair, really. Their demand for a bulletproof car and private jet wasn't just for show—imagine carrying gemstones worth hundreds of millions in a small suitcase onto a commercial airliner. How incredibly reckless would that be?

Liang Wu's first instinct was to turn and see Han Lie's reaction.

A three-million RMB viewing fee... I really don't think I can stomach this...

But she restrained herself. Nodding and feigning contemplation for three seconds, she made the decision with gritted teeth when Han Lie remained silent. "Very reasonable. However, when the time comes, please provide me with all the corresponding documentation and receipts. My boss is not stingy, but he only pays what he is obligated to pay."

Lu Yisi immediately gave a thumbs up. "That's exactly how it should be! Please rest assured, Mr. Han, we truly want to offer him the best service, and we won't waste a single cent."

All three women simultaneously rolled their eyes inwardly—

This whole affair is already incredibly wasteful...

This wasn't due to some unspoken agreement, but simply a statement of fact.

Second Sister Jin, still reeling from the shock, had only just composed herself and then began to ramble. "I used to think that being invited to a Cartier exhibition was already quite impressive, especially for the shows at their headquarters. Magic Capital only issues a few dozen such invitations each year. But now, seeing Master Han, I finally understand what true grandeur is. Compared to you, those celebrities who borrow jewelry, the wealthy ladies who fly in for exhibitions, and small-time enthusiasts like myself are all just frogs at the bottom of a well... Master Han, when the gemstones arrive in Magic Capital, you absolutely must invite me! Basking in your reflected glory, I too can enjoy such a private, exclusive exhibition!"

Excellent flattery. If you're this good, you should speak up more often! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Brother Lie was in an excellent mood, not just because of the flattery, but also due to the significance of the event itself. All rare things hold value. And Cartier's private gemstone exhibition was obviously rare enough.

It was no exaggeration to say that Han Lie hadn't yet realized something: simply paying a sufficient deposit wasn't enough to have top luxury jewelry brands like Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels bring gemstones for a private exhibition. It wasn't nearly that simple.

Why was Second Sister Jin so shocked? Because she probably knew the process and the difficulty of arranging such an event. If Lu Yisi hadn't overestimated Han Lie's background, imagining it to be far more formidable than it was, there would undoubtedly have been a thorough background check and interviews. Only after confirming Han Lie's strong intention to purchase, his status as a socially prominent figure, and securing guarantees from influential individuals would it have been possible to arrange a private exhibition specifically for him.