Chapter 224: Armand's Gift
Xiao Peng explained: "A while ago we were in Huaxia. A Jinan person named the child Beiyan Yunyi, but the result was not the hukou, because the name is neither with the father's surname, nor with the mother's surname, according to the existing laws and regulations in China, without changing the name, there is no way to report the hukou, this matter is in an uproar, many trolls in China are there to spray what Chinese law is inhumane, what foreign countries are so good. What a special ignorance, do you think that there are no rules for naming names in foreign countries? β
When Jimma heard this, he became interested: "Really, tell me, I still want to know the name of my next child." β
"This dog food is fed. Armand pouted, "Tell me, I really don't know the knowledge here." β
After hearing this, Xiao Peng said to Armand: "Some time ago, I went to the United Kingdom, and I knew some things, such as the British are now very popular Islamic names, such as Muhammad and the like, but there are also many names, which are not allowed to be used in the United Kingdom, the United Kingdom has restrictions on the change of names, and the name should take into account racial and religious issues, and the name cannot mock people or government departments. For example, if your surname is Cameron, you can't name your child David Cameron, you have to avoid the Prime Minister's name. β
Xiao Peng thought for a while after speaking: "Later, I went to Saudi Arabia again, and there was a series of lists of prohibited names over there, including some Western names and some names related to the royal prince, or some names with profound connotations, such as Elaine is a Western name, which is banned in Saudi Arabia." And what Linda, Alice and the like are the same. Similarly, names like Terminator, Circumucision, and Traffic are forbidden in Mexico, and Tom is forbidden in Portugal. You say that he even has a fake name, is he not a liar? Armand, you should be careful when dealing with him in the future. β
Armand sighed: "Traffic is also forbidden? I still have a vinyl disc from the British band Traffic at home." I really don't know what they think. β
Xiao Peng smiled: "Many countries still don't allow people to name James Bond." This is normal. β
Armand smiled: "I now understand why you want to go to Fashion Week, I thought you didn't have any interest in Fashion Week, I didn't expect you to have such a great girlfriend." Jimma, can you give me your agent's number?"
Jimma Ward was stunned: "What do you want my agent's phone to do?"
"That's right, I want you to give us a new season of Van Cleef & Arpels. Armand Avenue.
After hearing this, Jima was silent for a while: "Is it because of Xiao's relationship?"
"No, no, no. Armand shook his head and said, "It's because you're the most suitable, you have a delicate face, perfect for our new season's jewelry." Even if it's because of Xiao Peng, he can't say it, it's about Jima Ward's self-esteem.
Jima Ward took a deep breath: "Mr. Bourzheva, in this way, can I think about it?" After speaking, he looked at Xiao Peng with deep eyes.
Armand nodded: "Of course." β
Xiao Peng frowned: "I said Armand, why do I think things are a little wrong." Aren't you just a jewelry designer? How do you feel like you're not in a low position in Van Cleef & Arpels?
Armand coughed dryly twice, and the answer was not what he asked: "Well, Xiao, do you know Van Cleef & Arpels?"
Looking at Xiao Peng's puzzled expression, Armand continued: "In 1896, the jeweler's daughter, Estelle Arpels, married Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a diamond merchant, and ten years later, Alfred and his wife's three brothers established the first Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry boutique at 22 Place VendΓ΄me in Paris. Since then, it has been a favorite jewelry brand for the world's royalty and celebrities. But it has always been a high-end custom route. It wasn't until 1968 that Van Cleef & Arpels truly shocked the world when he created the world-famous Alhambra four-leaf clover jewels, which won the hearts of celebrities and celebrities. To be the top jewelry luxury brand. β
Xiao Peng was puzzled and asked, "Then what does this have to do with you?"
Armand shrugged his shoulders and said, "Jacoa, who pioneered the four-leaf clover jewels, is my grandfather. You now understand why I'm in the jewelry design business, it's really a family tradition, I have a stake in Van Cleef & Arpels from my mother, so I'm also a shareholder of Jacques Van Po, and I'm still qualified to make decisions about these little things. β
Xiao Peng suddenly realized, no wonder Armand is obviously a jewelry designer, but he is holding an Amex black gold card to consume, and his feelings are playing with tickets.
Xiao Peng smiled: "Armand, you are hiding quite deeply." β
Armand shrugged: "It's not that I'm hiding deeply, it's that you didn't ask me." Xiao, I also know that you definitely want to get the most value with the goods in your hand, so I won't let you make a decision now. But believe me, we at Van Cleef & Arpels are very willing to work with you. I can tell you our decision now, and at present, we have reported your matter to Richemont, and we are ready to give you non-dilutable shares in the form of diluted shares, and if it works, Richemont will only be one of our shareholders in the future, and the management will be taken back into the hands of our Albemarle family. β
"What about the Van Klee family?" Xiao Peng asked puzzled.
Armand explains: "Most of the shares of the Van Klee family have already gone to Richemont. Their Van Klee family started with diamonds, and now, it's a bit of a decline, so don't mention it. β
Xiao Peng still wanted to speak, but a young man walked over, handed a box to Armand, whispered a few words to Armand's side, and left.
Armand watched him leave and smiled: "Xiao, in order to show our sincerity at Van Cleef & Arpels, we have made two decisions, first, we have decided that we will make a piece of jewelry with the white opal you just provided as the finale of this show, and after the show is over, the jewelry will be auctioned immediately, and all the funds from the auction will be given to you." β
Xiao Peng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, the price of making jewelry and selling it was much more expensive than raw materials, and he made a lot of money.
Armand continued: "Shaw, I noticed that you were not wearing a watch, so we Van Cleef & Arpels presented you with a couple's watch as a testimony of your love for Mademoiselle Guimarward. You see if you like it. β
Xiao Peng wanted to tell him that he still had more than a dozen Longines thrown there at home and didn't wear them, because he had been mining for a long time, and it was inconvenient to represent. However, since it was Armand's intention, Xiao Peng still opened the box and saw the watch that Armand gave him.
The couple watch in the "blue?" box is a watch with a blue dial and a blue strap, which is rare. Xiao Peng didn't know much about fashion and luxury, but after Jimma Ward saw it, his pupils dilated, and his breathing began to become short.
Xiao Peng poked Jima Ward: "Jima, why are you so excited?" He carefully observed the two watches, the design is quite creative, there are no watch hands! The background of the dial is a blue night sky, a bright moon and many stars and clouds constitute the basic pattern, below are buildings such as the Eiffel Tower, and a man figure stands on a platform and stretches out his hand in the direction of the moon. These buildings and the like are made of white gold.
After careful observation, Xiao Peng found that on the platform where the man was standing, there were scales, representing the hours, there was a shooting star on the dial, representing the minutes, and on the women's model was a lady holding an umbrella, and the direction she was facing was just the opposite of the men's model, the two watches were together, that is, a man and a woman approached each other.
Both are white gold and diamond-set watches, the men's model is surrounded by baguette-cut diamonds, the women's model is surrounded by round diamonds, and the dial is smaller than the men's, but on the whole, it is definitely a perfect match for a couple's watch.
Gemma took a breath and explained to Xiao Peng: "Xiao, this is Van Cleef & Arpels' Extraordinary Dial Poetic Complication collection. Each watch in this collection is a work of art and comes at a price. Now Armand gives you this pair of watches, which is a limited edition, not to mention the price, such a pair of watches, the price is more than one million dollars. Mr. Bourzheva, this gift is too precious for me to accept. β
Xiao Peng smiled: "It's a valuable fart, just take it!" Jima glanced at Xiao Peng when he heard it, isn't it worth a million?
Armand nodded, "That's right, Miss Gemma." Compared to Mr. Xiao's help to us, this is not worth mentioning. Let me tell you that Van Cleef & Arpels is confident that it will shine at this fashion week, and all this thanks to Mr. Shaw's help to us. Without him, Van Cleef & Arpels would probably have to be a running companion at this fashion week. β
Xiao Peng put the women's watch on Jimma's hand directly from the box, put on another piece himself, and compared the wrists of the two together: "It's really beautiful, Armand, thank you!"
Armand was just about to speak, but Xiao Peng stopped him: "After I am busy with things here, I will return to China, and at the same time invite interested jewelry manufacturers to visit my rough stones, and at the same time accept everyone's offer." Armand, we have a good personal relationship, so I can only guarantee you that I will give you the highest price at that time, and if you can pay the matching price, then I will work with you. β
Armand was overjoyed when he heard this: "Okay, with your words, I have the bottom of my heart! Xiao, this is the best news I have heard today." I'm very motivated right now. Naomi, have you eaten enough, and if you do, shall we record your body size now?"
Naomi nodded hurriedly, "I'm full! β
Armand showed an apologetic smile: "Xiao, then you continue to eat, I am full of inspiration now, I want to create the inspiration quickly, I have a hunch, I will create a peerless boutique." β
Xiao Peng waved his hand: "Go, go, let's call." β
After Xiao Peng sent the two away, when he was about to continue to fight to the death with the emperor crab, he suddenly felt a pain in his waist, and a small hand was desperately twisting himself.
Looking back, Jima was looking at herself with a smile: "Opened a small horse farm?, honey, don't you have anything to explain to me?"
βγγγγγγ "Who said that foreign girls don't screw people? You come out for me! I promise not to kill you!