18: Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 (3,000-word essay)

I just finished eating and am about to conduct an important academic study on the compatibility of the sofa and human anatomy.

Wang Chen spoke nonsense with a serious face, "As for missing you... guess?"

Hmph! Always joking around!" Du Ruoxi gave him a playful glare, but the upturned corners of her mouth betrayed her good mood.

I learned a new dance today. Want me to perform it for you?

I couldn't ask for anything better! But..." Wang Chen deliberately dragged out his words, "Just watching a dance feels like it lacks a certain atmosphere."

Du Ruoxi blushed, immediately understanding his little hint, and whispered, "Then... should I change into the cheongsam and black stockings you like best?"

Wang Chen immediately sat up straight: "I believe art truly requires appropriate attire to complement it! Please begin your performance!"

The sound of Du Ruoxi rustling as she changed clothes came from the other end of the video. Wang Chen waited patiently, his heart filled with anticipation.

Before long, Du Ruoxi, dressed in a pink cheongsam paired with black stockings, appeared before the camera and began dancing gracefully to the music.

Although her movements were still a bit awkward, her serious effort and the occasionally shy, timid glances she cast made Wang Chen feel utterly refreshed.

After finishing the song, Du Ruoxi looked at the camera breathlessly: "Yang Yang, how was it?"

Absolutely stunning! This dance belongs only in heaven; how often can one witness it on Earth?" Wang Chen praised her generously. "My Ruoxi is truly amazing!"

Du Ruoxi was ecstatic from the praise. The two chatted intimately for over an hour. Wang Chen, who successfully raised Du Ruoxi's intimacy level to 85, reluctantly ended the video call.

After ending the call, a lingering warmth and excitement remained in Wang Chen's heart. He recalled Du Ruoxi diligently practicing dance and the chinese lute, and he thought of the "Master-level Pipa Skill" and "Master-level Dance Skill" rewards on the system panel.

Verbal encouragement alone isn't enough; I need to provide some actual support." Wang Chen muttered to himself, then sent Du Ruoxi a message asking her to start streaming.

After seeing Du Ruoxi reply with an "OK" emoji, Wang Chen opened TikTok and entered the recharge interface. He selected the amount 100,000 and confirmed the payment.

[Payment Successful! You have successfully recharged 1,000,000 Diamonds!]

Looking at the recharged Diamonds in his account, Wang Chen smiled slightly as Du Ruoxi began her stream. He immediately entered Du Ruoxi's livestream room, found the familiar carnival icon, and started clicking repeatedly!

[Lazy Sheep King] sent a carnival ×1

[Lazy Sheep King] sent a carnival ×2

...[Lazy Sheep King] sent a carnival ×33

[Lazy Sheep King] sent a douyin number one ×1

He sent 33 carnivals and one douyin number one in one go, perfectly spending one hundred thousand yuan. His consumption level reached Level 50, and his fan badge also rose to Level 17.

L50⑰V Lazy Sheep King: "Hardworking girls don't have bad luck. Keep it up! (Pat on the head)"

Congrats, Yang Yang, on reaching Level 17! Love you! (Air kiss + heart sign)"

After two days of Wang Chen's "bombardment," Du Ruoxi had slowly adapted. She was no longer flustered like she was initially, and now calmly interacted with the users in the livestream room.

She sang and danced, and even when she wasn't proficient, she sincerely showcased her talents for Wang Chen and all the viewers. During this time, she also received many gifts and encouragement!

At 12 AM, Du Ruoxi ended her stream precisely on time.

The two chatted for a while longer, and only after saying goodnight did Wang Chen contentedly put down his phone.

One hundred thousand yuan was merely the amount of his daily "pocket money" now, yet it provided Du Ruoxi with genuine support and encouragement. This transaction was definitely worth it.

Tomorrow is for stocking up, the day after is a date, and the day after that, I should head to Jiangcheng to cash out!

At exactly eight o'clock the next morning, the phone's text message notification sounded precisely on time, waking him from his sleep.

[Longshang Bank] Your account ending in 1192 has completed a deposit transaction, amount 100,000.00, balance 1,408,108.60.

Ding! Daily pocket money has arrived. Please check it, host! (๑´ڡ`๑)

The System Spirit Youyou's playful notification sound also rang out in his mind.

Watching the hundred thousand yuan deposit notification, Wang Chen stretched contentedly.

The feeling of money flowing into his account right after waking up was more intoxicating than a warm bed in winter.

He had originally planned to go to the Antique Market to "stock up" in the morning, but then he reconsidered. Last time he went during the day, there weren't many vendors, and few shops were open. He heard that the Antique Market truly came alive at night, and the legend of the Ghost Market yielding good items wasn't unfounded.

I might as well go after five in the afternoon. That way, I won't attract attention, and I can catch the evening market." Wang Chen yawned and decided to go back to sleep.

Wang Chen woke up leisurely near noon. After washing up, he prepared to go out for lunch and then wander around to pass the time.

Habitually grabbing the keys to his second-hand electric scooter, he went downstairs, only to remember: didn't he forget to charge the scooter yesterday?

Looking at the "old fellow" that seemed to be silently protesting, Wang Chen slapped his forehead: "Wait a minute! I'm a millionaire now. What kind of look is it to ride an electric scooter every day? Tomorrow I'm going out with Qin Qing and the others, and the day after I need to go to Jiangcheng. Not having a car really is inconvenient."

How about I go buy a car first?

Once the thought arose, it grew wildly like weeds.

Buy! Must buy! I'm going to buy one today!" Wang Chen made an instant decision. "Consider it an early celebration for a successful trip to Jiangcheng!"

He returned inside and changed into the casual clothes that Qin Qing had helped him pick out, which perfectly complemented his current physique and aura. Standing in front of the mirror, he observed himself: 185 cm tall, well-proportioned and upright posture, handsome features, skin so smooth it seemed water could be wrung from it. Paired with this outfit, he looked exactly like a sophisticated urban elite.

Tsk, truly handsome!" Wang Chen complimented himself unreservedly. Then he picked up his phone and hailed a taxi directly to the local Auto City.

The moment he stepped into the Auto City, Wang Chen's appearance and aura, combined with his obviously expensive attire, instantly made him the center of attention.

Especially when he walked into the Mercedes-Benz 4S Store, the salespeople—both male and female—who had been chatting, cleaning cars, or scrolling on their phones, immediately focused their attention on him.

Several female salespeople's eyes lit up, and they instantly entered battle mode.

Hello, sir! Welcome to Mercedes-Benz! Are you here to look at cars? How may I help you?" A female salesperson with exquisite makeup and a tall figure rushed up to Wang Chen first, her voice so sweet it was sickeningly syrupy.

Sir, I am Li Na, a sales consultant here. It's a pleasure to serve you! Do you have any models you're interested in? I can give you a detailed introduction!" Another salesperson refused to be outdone and practically tried to stick to him.

Handsome, are you tired? Would you like to go to the VIP Lounge for a cup of coffee first? We have freshly ground coffee here!

...Wang Chen looked at the scene before him and felt like he hadn't come to buy a car but had accidentally stumbled into some kind of talent show, and he was the prize.

He even noticed that the eyes of a few saleswomen who looked like they were married held a burning intensity, as if they wanted to "devour him alive."

Wow, is this the power of good looks plus financial capability?" Wang Chen gloated internally but maintained a calm exterior. Using Character Insight, he scanned the crowd of expectant women and chose the saleswoman named Li Na, who had the most stunning figure, to accompany him.

Help me with some recommendations. I'm mainly considering an SUV, with a budget of around one million yuan.

As soon as they heard the million-yuan budget, before Li Na could even react, the eyes of the other female salespeople who had been secretly regretting their chance instantly heated up again. They surrounded him once more, and Wang Chen nearly became a "meat sandwich."

Ignoring Li Na's resentful gaze, the women enthusiastically launched into their introductions, listing models like the GLC, GLE, and GLS, eager to present the entire SUV lineup.

Wang Chen made some comparisons and took a test drive, finally settling on the mercedes-benz gle 450 Luxury model.

It had a grand exterior, a luxurious interior, abundant power, and ample space. It was perfectly suitable for both daily use and occasionally showing off... ahem, exhibiting taste.

Most importantly, they had one in stock, a very beautiful mother-of-pearl white.

This is the one. Full payment.

Li Na, the lucky saleswoman responsible for him, was so excited her face turned red, and she swiftly handled all the necessary procedures.

In the end, the total price of the car was nearly one million yuan. Wang Chen didn't even blink, paying directly by card.

As Wang Chen drove the brand-new white mercedes-benz gle 450 out of the 4S store, his pocket contained four or five slips of paper with contact information, and he could still feel the lingering, almost "sticky" gazes from behind him.

Sigh, my irresistible charm." Wang Chen adjusted his hairstyle in the rearview mirror and happily drove his new car for a spin around the city to get familiar with it.

By nearly five in the afternoon, Wang Chen drove to Jiefang Road Antique Market.

The evening market was indeed much livelier than during the day. Street stalls lined both sides of the road, and most shops were open. The foot traffic on the street was almost comparable to a snack street.

With his previous experience, Wang Chen specifically chose items that vendors hyped up as "treasures of the stall," "heirloom masterpieces," or "things that flowed out of the palace."

After three hours, he meticulously selected five items: a painting of birds and flowers claimed to be the authentic work of a modern master, a pair of porcelain bowls touted as Song Dynasty Imperial Kiln ware, an ancient inkstone covered in inscriptions claimed to have been used by a historical celebrity, and a seal stone boasted as top-grade Tianhuang.

For every item, the vendors swore they were "old pieces," "absolutely genuine," and promised "ten times compensation for fakes."

Wang Chen suppressed a laugh while silently chanting "Confirm Realization" in his mind.

The total cost was less than 80,000 yuan, but under the system's mighty power, these five items had been reborn, becoming genuine antique masterpieces.

Wang Chen carefully placed these newly acquired treasures into the spacious trunk of his new car.

He roughly estimated that if these five items, along with the previous vase and copper coins, could be successfully sold in Jiangcheng, the total value might exceed six million yuan!