Becoming a Russian Oligarch After Rebirth
Chapter 1098 - 949: The Contrast Is Too Great

Chapter 1098: Chapter 949: The Contrast Is Too Great

Wang Ye could only say, this is indeed a case where different businesses are worlds apart!

He genuinely couldn’t see it — a seemingly deserted mall, where, on a normal day, sales personnel outnumber customers, could actually achieve a monthly sales revenue surpassing fifty million US dollars!

Converted to CNY, that’s over four hundred million already...

And not much different from Joy City’s sales revenue, but the popularity between the two is like heaven and earth!

Who could he even discuss that with?

But thinking about it carefully, it was normal, just as Nalan Yaqi had said, the top luxury mall housed brands like Patek Philippe, Hermes, Cartier...

Just casually buying something there, you could easily spend tens of thousands or even several tens of thousands of US dollars.

Whereas in a more budget-friendly mall like Joy City, many customers could wander around all day and perhaps spend no more than two hundred... CNY!

This meant that the spending of one wealthy customer at the top luxury mall equaled the spending of thousands of customers at the budget-friendly malls!

Moreover, the wealthy who visited the top luxury mall had very specific targets; they would head straight for their desired stores, pick what they wanted, have the salesperson package it, swipe their cards, and leave.

It was entirely unlikely for them to waste half a day or even a full day just wandering around, because their time was very valuable!

So to someone like Wang Ye, who didn’t pay much attention, such malls seemed particularly deserted...

...

With such high sales revenue, it was obvious that the mall Nalan Yaqi managed was a success.

It had started making profits not long after its opening, which was quite rare for most malls.

It was probably also because of its great location, situated in a wealthy area of Moscow, and also having the gambling center of Xiao Ying as a "source of customers."

Basically, people winning money at the gambling center naturally going to buy several luxury items was common, and such individuals often spent lavishly!

Adding to this, Moscow genuinely lacked such a high-end mall concentrated with top luxury brands, Nalan Yaqi had indeed seized an opportunity.

Speaking of this, Wang Ye remembered something and said to Nalan Yaqi with a smile:

"We are going back to our country, right? We definitely need to bring some gifts back, so let’s buy something from your mall."

This trip back, he was expecting to meet quite a few relatives and friends, so Wang Ye planned to bring back many gifts, just handing them out casually to each person.

Otherwise, he would surely be criticized by relatives behind his back for not understanding etiquette...

Actually, he really despised visiting relatives; in the past, he would avoid it whenever possible, but this time after graduating from university, his dad and mom were hosting a meal for relatives, so Wang Ye couldn’t avoid it.

Hearing Wang Ye wanted to buy something, Nalan Yaqi immediately volunteered eagerly to act as a salesperson and take him for a shopping spree.

The two had just finished dinner, it was still early, and the mall was very close, so they strolled over.

Indeed, the mall was as usual — it appeared empty from the outside, deserted as always.

But each store was decorated in an eye-catching and brightly-lit manner.

Since they were all luxury brands, each store was large, each decorated distinctively, and each had handsome young men in black suits and white gloves standing at the entrance.

Upon seeing customers approaching, they immediately bent down to help open the door.

Clearly, the personnel and security recognized Wang Ye and Nalan Yaqi.

The two were, after all, one a mall CEO and the other the true major boss behind the scenes...

Following Nalan Yaqi’s suggestion, to buy gifts for female relatives or friends, picking Cartier and Hermes for small accessories and bags made sense, gifts that were universally suitable for any woman of any age or career, unlikely to be inappropriate.

As for gifts for men, it was either Patek Philippe or Rolex.

For those he was close to, he would give Patek Philippe watches, and more basic Rolex models for casual acquaintances — these gifts were definitely impressive!

...

The two first walked into the Rolex store, where a middle-aged man in a neat suit warmly welcomed them, clearly recognizing who the visitors were.

He didn’t overdo the cordiality but greeted them politely and asked what they needed help with.

Wang Ye nodded, smiling as he said he wanted to pick a few watches to give to friends, basic styles would do.

Guided by the middle-aged man to the counter, Wang Ye casually pointed, "These few... and that, oh, and those two are nice. Just give me two of each, wrap them up directly."

Wang Ye reached for his pocket, intending to pay by card, then remembered he hadn’t brought his wallet or credit cards.

It wasn’t that he had forgotten, but he usually never carried a wallet, only keeping a chequebook and a few credit cards in his briefcase.

Besides, he rarely needed to use money himself.

Whatever he needed, he only had to give an order, and his subordinates would bring it to him...

He turned his head to look at Nalan Yaqi.

Nalan Yaqi immediately understood the situation, pursed her lips with a smile, and told the male salesperson, "Have the items sent directly to the gambling center of Xiao Ying later, hand them over to their personnel, just say it’s stuff Mr. Mikhail bought. Oh, and charge it to my account."

The middle-aged man, of course, had no reservations — not just a few watches, even if Wang Ye and Nalan Yaqi cleared out the store, he would not worry about them being unable to pay...

From entering the store to selecting the items and leaving, it took just about two or three minutes.