60: You can drive my garage anytime!

Ye Chen sneered inwardly.

When this woman glanced at him from afar just now, the contempt in her eyes was practically overflowing.

Now that she heard 'full payment,' her expression changed faster than flipping a book.

Sophie stood to the side, unconsciously clutching the hem of her skirt, her lower lip bitten until it turned white.

She had been at the shop for almost a month and hadn't closed a single deal yet; the pressure was immense.

The manager had already hinted to her.

If she couldn't sell anything by the end of the month, she would have to leave.

This deal was too important to her... but Lin Mei was the sales champion and the manager's favorite. How could she compete?

Seeing that Ye Chen didn't push her away, Lin Mei sneered inwardly.

Men, they're all the same.

She pressed her body closer, almost embedding herself into his arm.

“Sir, don't hesitate~”

“Why don't you come with me to the VIP Room, and we can talk slowly?”

“I guarantee I can apply for the rock-bottom price for you, and...”

Her eyes shifted suggestively, “There's also an exclusive, complimentary intimate service~”

Just as she thought victory was assured... Ye Chen suddenly withdrew his arm.

Next, he looked at Sophie standing nearby and said flatly, “No need. For this deal... I only recognize Sophie.”

The flirtatious smile on Lin Mei's face instantly froze.

She had always found men easy to handle, relying on her willingness to stick close and rub against them.

Which of those men looking at cars alone didn't play hard to get before giving in?

Yet this ordinarily dressed young man pushed her away without hesitation and publicly nominated that timid newcomer?

Even if Sophie was indeed prettier and cuter than her, so what?

How could a green apple taste better than a ripe peach???

Sophie was also stunned. She looked up at Ye Chen, her eyes glistening with gratitude, which was quickly replaced by worry: “Ye Chen, thank you, but Sister Lin has higher authority and can secure more discounts than I can. Maybe you should just...”

“No need.” Ye Chen interrupted her. “When I buy a car, I only look at the person. Discounts don't matter; just follow the rules.”

Lin Mei's face was ashen.

As gazes fell upon her from all around, her face felt even hotter.

Especially when she caught sight of Sophie's innocent expression, the fire in her heart grew stronger.

“Fine... you win this one!”

She snorted coldly, glared fiercely at Sophie, turned on her high heels, and walked away, her retreating figure radiating fury.

Sophie sighed in relief, yet still lowered her voice uneasily: “Ye Chen, Sister Lin is the sales champion and has a good relationship with the manager. If you embarrass her like this, she might later...”

“Might do what?” Ye Chen smiled. “Give you a hard time? Or gossip behind your back?”

Sophie dared not speak.

Because, no matter what she said, it seemed like she would offend someone... Ye Chen changed the subject: “Speaking of which, I remember you became a flight attendant after graduation, right? Why are you here?”

Sophie lowered her head, twisting the corner of her clothes with her fingers.

“Before... I really wanted to be a flight attendant.”

“But after actually flying, I realized the gap between reality and imagination was too vast.”

Ye Chen was curious: “Oh? What happened?”

“It wasn't anything special,” Sophie said with a bitter smile. “Maybe I was too clumsy and didn't understand social etiquette, and accidentally offended the Chief Flight Attendant. Afterward, my scheduling and reviews were affected, and later... I was 'optimized' out.”

Ye Chen understood.

Workplace conflict is the same everywhere.

Sophie's pure and unaccommodating nature certainly made her vulnerable to suffering losses.

He sighed inwardly.

This was reality.

If he hadn't luckily received the Houtu Inheritance and gained the ability to change his fate, his situation might have been worse than Sophie's.

Wasn't the time when Hu Jing and Chen Bo teamed up to scheme against him a perfect example?

“It's all in the past. Things will get better.” He comforted her, handing over his bank card. “I'll leave the paperwork for this white C260L to you, old classmate.”

Sophie looked at the black card, her eyes growing slightly warm.

She nodded vigorously and took the card: “Mhm! I'll definitely process it quickly! Please go sit in the lounge area, I'll handle this immediately!”

Pausing, she turned and quickly walked toward the finance office.

Ye Chen smiled, walked over to the lounge area, sat down, and casually flipped through a magazine.

A few minutes later, Sophie returned with a troubled expression, followed by a middle-aged man in a suit with slicked-back hair.

That person was Wang Defa, the Showroom Sales Manager.

Lin Mei, meanwhile, stood leaning against a pillar nearby, arms crossed, a cold smirk of anticipation playing on her lips.

“Mr. Ye, I apologize.”

Wang Defa wore a practiced, formal smile.

“Sophie is a new employee and isn't familiar with the full payment car purchase process yet. She might need assistance from a more senior colleague.”

“Furthermore, the configuration and final price of this display car need to be carefully verified to avoid misunderstandings.”

“What do you say, should we let Lin Mei serve you? She is a Gold Sales Agent and highly experienced!”

Sophie stood behind him, anxiously looking at Ye Chen, wanting to explain but stopped by a look.

Ye Chen put down the magazine and looked up at Wang Defa.

This man... was clearly the reinforcement Lin Mei had brought in.

He claimed it was about process and price, but in reality, he just wanted to snatch the deal.

It seemed Sophie's position in this shop was indeed difficult.

“Manager Wang, is it?” Ye Chen leaned back. “If the process is unfamiliar, she can learn. The price and configuration are in black and white; what is there to check? I only recognize her!”

Wang Defa's smile faded, and his tone became firm.

“Mr. Ye, you might not be aware, but Sophie committed an act that violates company regulations during the reception process.”

“According to regulations, we must terminate her internship qualification.”

“Therefore, she cannot continue following up on this business transaction.”

That's right!

He chose to fire Sophie.

When the sales champion clashes with a workplace novice... he knew how to choose.

“Violated regulations?” Sophie's face turned pale, and tears welled up in her eyes. “Manager Wang, what... what exactly did I do wrong? I've been following the training procedures the whole time...”

She just wanted to work hard and try to keep her job.

Why did even this small opportunity have to be snatched away so brutally?

She truly didn't understand... Upon hearing this, Ye Chen grew angry: “If that's the case, I won't buy this car.”

Lin Mei, leaning against the pillar, swayed her hips and walked forward.

“Mr. Ye, I'm afraid you can't!”

“Your bank card has already been pre-authorized, and the contract of intent for the car purchase has been entered into the system. The process has been initiated.”

“If you unilaterally back out now, you will have to bear the responsibility for breach of contract.”

“This car... you can't return it.”

She had been prepared, instructing the finance department to quickly process part of the procedures precisely to corner Ye Chen!

Ye Chen's gaze suddenly turned cold.

He hadn't expected the other party to use such despicable methods just to steal a deal.

Just as he was about to speak... “Hmm? You're here too?”

A gentle female voice, carrying a hint of mature charm, came from the showroom entrance, sounding slightly surprised.

Everyone was startled and looked over simultaneously.

They saw a slender woman walking in, surrounded by several black-clad Bodyguards.

She wore a dark green silk qipao embroidered with silver threads, perfectly outlining her voluptuous and shapely figure.

As she walked, her fair, slender calves were faintly visible through the slit.

Her full bosom, slender waist, and rounded hips... created a breathtaking silhouette!

Her dark hair was loosely pinned up, and her face was lightly powdered, exuding an air of noble and languid charm.

The person who arrived was none other than... Bai Wanqing!

When Wang Defa saw her, he was instantly overjoyed.

Madam Bai was clearly greeting someone just now, and among everyone present, he was the most important!

Because all the assigned vehicles for the Tianyao Group went through him.

He never expected to hold such high regard in Madam Bai's mind that she would greet him!

He immediately bowed and stepped forward, smiling warmly: “Madam Bai, you've arrived? Please, come inside...”

Lin Mei and the others realized the woman's extraordinary status upon seeing this.

However, what no one expected was... Bai Wanqing didn't even glance at Wang Defa, and her steps didn't pause.

The black-clad Bodyguard beside her stepped forward expressionlessly and pushed him aside.

Wang Defa nearly stumbled and was utterly bewildered.

Wait... Madam Bai... wasn't she greeting him?

Lin Mei and the other sales staff froze in place, watching the scene in shock.

This was too strange... In the entire showroom, whose status could possibly be higher than Manager Wang's?

Could it be a customer already inside the showroom?

But soon, they knew who it was... Bai Wanqing walked past everyone and finally stopped in front of Ye Chen.

She smiled sweetly, her red lips parting slightly.

“Mr. Ye, are you here to buy a car?”

“Yes, Madam Bai, what a coincidence.” Ye Chen nodded.

Bai Wanqing's eyes held a smile, and she spoke astonishing words.

“I have quite a few cars parked in my garage—car model, Phantom, Mulsanne...”

“They are all yours to drive. Why are you buying a car?”

Sophie: “???”

Lin Mei: “???”

Wang Defa: “???”

Everyone: “???”