Chapter 56: Perfect Score on Theory Test 1! I'll treat myself to a few cars.

Seven more days passed just like that.

Ling Yue passed the theory test with a perfect score!

When she walked out of the exam hall, she was absolutely radiant.

She opened the 'Tongfu Inn' group chat.

Ling Yue: I want to eat Spanish cuisine tonight, Wang Junqi, remember to prepare a cake.

When she left, Luo Shanshan and the others had all cheered her on. Now, hearing her say this, they all displayed sincere, congratulatory smiles on the other side of their screens.

Qu Shu: Boss, did you pass the theory test?

Ling Yue: Mm-hmm.

Qu Shu: Congratulations, Boss!

Luo Shanshan: Yay, yay! I'll go prepare the ingredients right now!!

Wang Junqi: Boss, what flavor of cake would you like?

Ling Yue replied without hesitation: Matcha.

Wang Junqi: Received!

Master Qin didn't know about the chattering in the group chat, and in reality, he asked that classic line again: "Boss, are we going home?"

"No."

She was going to reward herself!

That would give her motivation for the practical driving tests!

Life, after all, needs a sense of ritual to make the days colorful.

She hadn't contacted the Zhang Xin in a long time, so she paved the way with a 1,688 transfer red packet before stating her purpose.

Zhang Xin: Thank you, sis!

Zhang Xin: I have a former colleague who works at Bentley now. Their store just received a Continental in stock. I told him you were going to check it out, and he will meet you at the entrance in a bit.

Ling Yue: Thanks.

Zhang Xin: No, no, no, it is I who should be grateful to you, sis!

The Bentley 4S dealership was very upscale.

When Ling Yue arrived, sure enough, a man dressed in professional attire was standing at the entrance, eagerly waiting.

Upon seeing Ling Yue step out of the Audi A8L, he trotted forward.

He led Ling Yue to the lounge, where hot tea and pastries had been prepared in advance.

Having traveled all the way here, Ling Yue was indeed a bit thirsty. She took a sip of tea and said: "The Zhang Xin should have told you; I like to be quick and decisive when I buy things. Introduce your Bentley products to me."

"Very well, Sis." The male salesperson was very thorough in his knowledge of his brand's various products.

However...

"The store only has three models available for purchase?"

Ling Yue had been prepared to wave her hand and buy ten of them to take home, but...

She had no interest in buying a few similar cars to take back.

The male salesperson hurriedly explained: "We offer private customization services. From the car body color to the interior, there are hundreds of options, and you can customize it according to your preferences."

Ling Yue walked out of the lounge and into the showroom.

"Just these three, right?"

The male salesperson nodded: "Yes."

Hmm... she actually liked the appearance of all of them.

So, Ling Yue pointed to the three cars on display: "Then I'll take these three models, one of each. I heard your store has one in stock."

"Yes, it arrived just two hours ago. Would you like to see it?" The male salesperson's eyes were full of anticipation.

Because of this car's arrival, all the salespeople at the store had started proactively contacting clients, looking for connections who could purchase a car.

He couldn't fall behind either.

Of course Ling Yue wanted to see it.

This was a 2025 Continental GT V8, with an Alpine White exterior and a Linen White and Newmarket Tan interior, resembling a gentleman standing quietly, carrying a gentle and inclusive power.

Ling Yue lightly traced her finger across the car body; the cold touch was mesmerizing.

"This will do, let's swipe the card." Ling Yue said concisely.

If she liked it, she bought it; there was nothing to hesitate about.

As for the price.

It wasn't going to be expensive anyway.

The male salesperson was overjoyed: "The all-inclusive price for this one is 4.4 million. Please move to the lounge and wait while I prepare the materials!"

After saying that, he printed the contract and prepared the POS machine at top speed, fearing that a colleague would beat him to it.

"Congratulations on becoming a distinguished Bentley owner! The car is already at the warehouse. Would you like to drive it away now, or shall we deliver it to your door?"

The male salesperson had such a joyous face, one might think he was the one buying the car.

He put the payment receipt into a gift bag and handed it to Ling Yue.

With a glance from Ling Yue, Master Qin stepped forward to take the bag.

Ling Yue then said: "Deliver it to my door."

She hadn't passed her driving test yet, so there was no difference between picking it up on-site and having it delivered for her.

"Let me see the other two models; I want those in stock as well." Ling Yue played with her hair, as nonchalant as if she were buying a grilled sausage on the street.

The male salesperson explained: "We can see the stock at all 4S dealerships nationwide, but since it involves cross-province transfers, it might take at least five days for transportation."

Ling Yue gave a soft hum to indicate her acceptance.

The male salesperson went to apply for backend permissions, and Ling Yue picked up a pastry and put it in her mouth.

Hmm, a bit too sweet.

The tea was better.

Sigh.

When would the housekeeper arrive?

By then, she should be able to hand over all these miscellaneous chores to them.

The male salesperson returned quickly.

Most of the stock in various provinces visible in the backend were base configurations.

There were very few mid-range configurations, and almost no top-tier configurations in stock.

Ling Yue chose two from the mid-range configurations.

One Flying Spur 2025 V8 Edition 8, with a Deep Matte Anthracite exterior and a Saddle Brown and Smoked Oak Brown interior, with an all-inclusive price of 5.08 million.

One Bentayga 2025 4.0T V8, with a Misty Grey-Purple exterior and a Linen White and Deep Plum Purple interior, with an all-inclusive price of 3.68 million.

Including the Continental from earlier, she swiped a total of 13.16 million.

There was no need to use a lucky draw for this small amount of money.

Ling Yue left Bentley and then made her way to the Lexus 4S dealership.

She finally added the long-coveted Lexus LM500 to her collection.

*

Her period had arrived, so Ling Yue wasn't in a rush to practice driving or swimming.

She would just lie comfortably at home for a few days first.

In the past, her periods were agonizingly painful, and she had to take ibuprofen every month.

After recuperating for nearly two months, plus the dietary adjustments from the nutritionist team, her period this month didn't hurt at all!

Money really does nurture the body.

In the backyard tea room.

A huge screen was playing the TV series that Ling Yue was binge-watching.

It happened to be the episode where Minglan risked her life to escape the palace and deliver the imperial edict.

The plot was critical, but Ling Yue was very comfortable.

A bite of the low-sugar cake made by Wang Junqi, and a sip of the pour-over mocha coffee made by Luo Shanshan.

The small stove in front of her was also heating milk tea and fruits, emitting a faint scent of milk and fructose.

"This is the life~"

Ling Yue curled up in the lounge chair, hugging a pillow. Her whole body felt warm and cozy; it was incredibly comfortable.

"Makka Pakka, Akka Wakka, Mikka Makka, Moo!"

The phone resting on the glass coffee table suddenly lit up.

It was singing and buzzing with a vibrating sound.

It was a call from Manager Tao Yu.

Ling Yue answered.

Good news.

The head housekeeper had arrived!

Even better news.

She was coming from Shanghai in the morning, and they could conduct an on-site interview in the afternoon.

Ling Yue had thought she would really have to wait for two months, but it had only been about ten days.

Not long after hanging up, Manager Tao Yu sent over the materials.

Wow~

Looking at the photo, she looked like a person of mixed heritage.

Cheng Jiao, Chinese nationality, from Xinjiang, female, 39 years old.

Alright, not everyone with deep-set features is a foreigner; her perspective had been too narrow.

She spoke eight languages and could communicate, write, and translate fluently without any barriers.

She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at 25, then went to work in the UK, serving as an assistant housekeeper in a British aristocratic family, with a total of 11 years of work experience.

She returned to China three years ago and served as the head housekeeper for an old-money tycoon in Shanghai for three years.

And now, she was planning to jump ship to Ling Yue's side.

Looking at her resume, she was seasoned and experienced; the people she had served all had backgrounds and fame.

On the other hand, looking at herself, she could barely count as 'new money'; she couldn't offer Cheng Jiao much help in terms of resources or connections.

Ling Yue was a bit curious about the reason for her job change.