One of the clerks working at the watch store noticed Suzy and me. He opened the door to welcome us but didn't allow the fans to follow us inside.
"Welcome, ma'am and sir. What watch are you looking for?" the manager, who was sitting at a table, immediately stood up to greet us.
"Wait," I turned to Suzy. "How many members are in your family, Suzy?" I asked her.
"My father, mother, and elder sister, plus my younger brother. Including me, we are five," she replied.
"Okay. Boss, I need five watches: three for women and two for men. The more luxurious, the better. Suzy, you can pick something you want, or would you prefer their recommendations?"
"Hmm, I don't know much about watches. Just recommend something for me, Neo," Suzy said as she hugged my arm.
"Don't ask me! I only buy them because they look good. I don't even know how they work."
"Sir, let me get our high-end watches," the manager said, bringing out a box containing fifteen kinds of watches. "Pick what you fancy, sir and ma'am."
"I'll pick for you, Suzy. You pick for your family; you know them better," I said, starting to look at the watches.
"Okay, my sister likes blue, so here. And for my brother, he likes to brag, so this one fits him. I think my father will like this one, Neo, and for my mother, I'll choose this one."
"For your sister, this is the Rolex Day-Date 40Bnib Off Catalog Platinum Turquoise Dial 228396 TBR-0040 for $480,500. For your brother, it's the Rolex Daytona Cosmograph Daytona 40mm Rainbow Sapphire Bezel Everose Gold Black Diamond Baguette Dial for $472,000. For your mother, it's the Patek Philippe Nautilus Haute Joaillerie for $657,000. Lastly, for your father, it's the Richard Mille Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph Kimi Räikkönen Very Rare Edition Carbon RM50-04 CA FQ - ATS-W008236 for $1,750,000. All four watches would total $3,359,500 or ₩4,598,315,626," the manager introduced the names of the watches and their prices.
"Neo, is that okay? That's kind of expensive," she said. She knew many luxury brands, but watches felt like a man's toy.
"Yeah, no problem. If you need more, just add them," I said, looking at three identical watches. "Hey, boss. I want these three."
"Hm? Those would be the Patek Philippe Grand Complications Grandmaster Chime Haute Joaillerie. These three are the same model but have different variations and prices. This one with a white diamond is priced at $4,364,000, the blue diamond is $4,485,000, and the green diamond, which is the highest-priced, is $4,745,000. The total is $13,594,000, sir. If we include the items Madam chose, the grand total will be $16,953,500 or ₩23,203,492,532." The manager seemed excited about the sale; he knew who his customer was and was respectful while presenting the treasures of the store.
"You accept cards, right? Here's my card, boss," I said, handing it over and waiting for them to finish packing the watches we bought.
"Sir, here are your watches. Enjoy," he handed me the paper bags as we left the shop. Many people were still taking videos, but Suzy made it more evident by hugging my arm while we walked to the car.
After driving for a few minutes, we arrived at her parents' house.
"Are you nervous, Neo?" Suzy looked at me and asked.
"Not really. But you are nervous, right? Don't worry." I leaned in and kissed her to lighten her mood.
I picked up the three identical watches. "Suzy, what do you want? Choose."
"Hmm, just pick for me."
"I like this white diamond for you. It suits you." I picked up the watch and put it on her wrist. "Beautiful indeed. Let's go meet your parents now, Suzy." We both got out of the car and stood at the front door.
Suzy inhaled deeply before knocking. I tapped her back to comfort her nervousness. Not long after, the door opened, revealing a middle-aged woman.
"There you are, Suzy!" she exclaimed, hugging her daughter. Then she turned to me, "And who might this gentleman be?"
"Hello, ma'am. I'm Neo, Suzy's boyfriend," I said, and bowed my head slightly.
"Boyfriend? I didn't know you had one, Suzy," her mom said with surprise. "He's so handsome! Come inside."
"Dear, your daughter has come to visit with her boyfriend. Call the others too. Come sit here," she led us to the living room.
Noise could be heard from upstairs. Her dad was rushing, and her other siblings were shocked that she was bringing someone home.
Soon, her family gathered in front of me. Her father looked like he was trying to intimidate me, testing my composure.
"I know you. You're famous right now, aren't you?" her brother said.
"He is? How come? He looks like a foreigner," her older sister remarked, studying me. She thought, 'Super handsome. A good match for Suzy.'
"He was seen dating Yeji from ITZY previously, right? Did you break up already?" her younger brother asked. He wasn't paying much attention to the news; he was focused on his games that day.
"Let me introduce you to my mom and dad. This is my boyfriend, Neo. Neo, this is my family. He brought you a gift before we came here," she said, trying to lighten the atmosphere.
"The gift is for later. Are you serious about my daughter? You look younger than her. What is your degree?" Once her dad spoke, everyone fell silent and listened intently.
"I'm serious about your daughter. As for my degree, I didn't finish college, sir," I replied respectfully.
"What's your job then? I want my daughter to have a good husband, someone who will spoil her. How can you do that if you are this young and didn't even finish college? I'm not against you dating Suzy, young man. But at least think about the future. What will people think if they find out that an actress is dating a guy who is in his early 20s and has no decent job? It will hurt both of you," he said seriously.
"That's true, sir. But don't worry. Even though I'm young, I can still provide for her in the future. I love your daughter, and she loves me too. That's what matters the most."
"And what did I hear from my son? You've been spotted with another lady before?" her father asked.
"Ah, Yeji. She was also my girlfriend, sir," I smiled at them.
"WHAT?!" they shouted in unison.
"Yes, Yeji is also my girlfriend. And I have more, sir."
"More? How could you accept that, Suzy?" her mom looked at her and said.
"Ah, I can't help it. Neo is so good to me and has an irresistible charm. I love him, Mom," Suzy said shyly.
"Damn, that's the face of someone in love," her sister remarked.
"But how would you support all these girlfriends of yours? Young man, if my daughter is not in good hands, I will be the first to separate you both. And you already have many girlfriends that a minus points already"
"Dad, Neo is telling the truth. Even though he's young, he is wealthier than I am. He can support his girlfriends. I've met them, and they are very nice people," Suzy said.
"It must be his family wealth. Don't rely too much on that; it's not infinite and can disappear in an instant."
"My wealth is my own, sir. Please don't worry too much about that. If your concern is Suzy's future and her enjoying life, that's my responsibility, and it will be easy for me," I said firmly.
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Shao 🫡