355: Chapter 355 Buying a Luxury Car, Dating, and Chance Encounters

Jiangdong District, Hongyuan Road.

Inside a luxury brand 4S dealership, the lights were bright and the space felt open.

Inside the huge showroom, brand-new luxury cars were displayed scattered like works of art.

"Please take a look, you two. This sports sedan is equipped with a 0T twin-turbocharged engine, featuring our brand's proud sports tuning. Its maximum horsepower can reach 400 horsepower, and zero to one hundred kilometers acceleration takes only 5 seconds."

"Whether you are commuting in the city or occasionally want to experience the push-back sensation, this powertrain is more than enough..."

A female sales consultant wearing a professional suit and a smile was eloquently introducing a blue sports sedan.

Fang Cheng listened quietly, his gaze calm without revealing too much emotion.

Zhou Xiumei, standing beside him, gently pulled at Fang Cheng's sleeve and whispered:

"Brother Cheng, this car seems too fast and unsafe. Shall we... look at something else?"

Today, she was wearing an elegant and understated white dress, her pitch-black long hair draped smoothly over her shoulders.

Although she wore no makeup, her pure and sweet appearance still radiated brilliance under the bright lights.

However, her expression was slightly restrained, clearly not quite accustomed to this kind of atmosphere.

The sales consultant's gaze swept across the two of them, but the warmth on her face didn't diminish at all.

Even though the young man and woman in front of her were dressed plainly and didn't look like luxury car buyers in the traditional sense,

she had been in the industry for many years and knew well not to judge a book by its cover.

Furthermore, the man was handsome and steady, while the woman was clear and lovely; their temperaments were quite outstanding, and they were definitely not ordinary people.

"The two of you can look around first and think about it slowly. It's completely fine."

She said with a smile.

Fang Cheng shifted his gaze away from the sports sedan in front of him, sweeping across the other boldly styled sports cars and sedans in the showroom.

Ever since he resolved Scorpion, he now had nearly two million in savings in his card, not to count the dividends from the antique shop and the mission remuneration.

With this financial strength, buying a building was out of the question.

But buying a million-tier luxury car was truly no problem at all.

Today happened to be a day off for Zhou Xiumei's music training class, so he invited her to come along to help reference and choose.

"Sir, what are your main vehicle needs? For example, do you value power more, or comfort?"

"I can recommend the most suitable model based on your needs."

The sales consultant waited a moment and asked at the right time.

Fang Cheng pondered a little and spoke:

"I frequently need to go to the countryside, and road conditions might not be very good. Therefore, the car needs to be durable, and the space must be large enough."

"Then, sir, you really asked the right person!"

The sales consultant's eyes lit up, and she skillfully guided them to a pitch-black full-sized SUV.

"This 'Range Rover' flagship extended version is tailor-made for your exact needs."

She opened the driver's side door and enthusiastically introduced:

"Look, this car's ground clearance of the chassis is the highest in its class. Not to mention Driving in the suburbs, even occasionally climbing a steep slope is a piece of cake. You don't have to worry about scraping the chassis at all, and you can drive it boldly."

"As for space, that is even more of its strong suit."

She pulled open the rear door again, revealing a spacious interior space right before their eyes:

"The extended version adopts a six-seat layout, allowing the whole family to sit comfortably without feeling crowded at all. Moreover, the third-row seats can be folded down, making it almost like a flat bed."

The sales consultant glanced at Zhou Xiumei's pure face and playfully blinked:

"You two look like you're preparing to buy a wedding car, right? With this rear space, even putting two strollers in the future will be more than enough. It's simply a blessing for traveling with a baby!"

Hearing this, Zhou Xiumei's cheeks instantly flushed red, and she hurriedly turned her head aside, subconsciously avoiding Fang Cheng's gaze.

"Please take a look at the trunk, you two."

As if she didn't see her embarrassed appearance, the sales consultant walked to the rear of the car and pressed the electric open button.

The huge trunk slowly opened.

"The regular volume is already 673 liters. This data might be a bit abstract; simply put, if you take your whole family's luggage for a long-distance self-Driving trip, all kinds of large and small bags can be loaded entirely, and you will definitely not feel it's cramped."

Hearing that the "trunk is very big," Fang Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he stepped forward to examine it carefully.

The sales consultant keenly captured this detail and felt a surge of joy inside, inviting them even more enthusiastically:

"Why don't the two of you sit inside and experience it for yourselves?"

Fang Cheng and Zhou Xiumei followed her words and sat into the driver's seat and the second row respectively.

The seat's leather was delicate and soft, and the seat cushion's support and wrapping sensation were just right.

Furthermore, it was designed with independent aviation seats, featuring not only wide armrests and electric leg rests, but even a massage function.

"How is it? This riding experience is completely up to the standard of an airplane's first class, maxing out the sense of luxury and comfort directly."

The sales consultant's voice carried a hint of pride:

"And this model of ours has mature technology with an extremely low failure rate, and subsequent maintenance is also very convenient. It truly pushes practicality and luxury to the extreme. For successful people who value family and emphasize practicality, it is definitely the best choice."

Sitting in the soft seat, Fang Cheng held the piano-black and leather-wrapped steering wheel with both hands, looking around the interior of the car.

The amber interior style, full LCD instrument panel, and oversized central control touch screen were full of technological sense.

Although this car's exterior was relatively low-key compared to a sports car, its interior luxury level was by no means ambiguous.

"What do you think?"

Fang Cheng turned his head and asked for Zhou Xiumei's opinion.

Zhou Xiumei's face was still somewhat red as she said softly:

"I don't know much about cars, but sitting here is quite comfortable... I just wonder how much it costs?"

The sales consultant had particularly sharp ears. Seeing the two whispering and discussing, she immediately chimed in:

"You two have really great taste. This model is the sales champion in the domestic million-tier SUV market, with an official guidance price of 1.28 million."

"However, we happen to have a promotional event right now. With comprehensive discounts combined with purchase tax and insurance, the total landing price after everything is settled is around 1.15 million. For a luxury SUV of this tier, the cost-performance ratio is truly very high."

"1.15 million..."

Hearing this number, Zhou Xiumei was startled at once.

Her fingers couldn't help tightening around the hem of her skirt, and the blush on her face instantly faded quite a bit. Then she lowered her voice and carefully reminded:

"Brother Cheng, this price isn't very cost-effective. I asked my classmates before, and this is enough to buy several ordinary family cars."

"It's not easy for you to make money either. A car is just a means of transportation; there's no need to buy one this good..."

Zhou Xiumei's persuasive voice grew softer and softer, exuding a trace of heartache.

Fang Cheng smiled slightly and didn't speak.

Money was no longer the primary issue for him.

This car precisely hit all his needs in every aspect.

Spacious, high chassis, durable enough, it could completely adapt to the rural road conditions of Wanghu Town.

Moreover, the interior configuration and riding feel were both good; in the future, taking Mom and Grandpa out to play could also guarantee comfort.

The most crucial part was that the trunk was big enough.

Whether loading training equipment or whatever other "special things," it was more than enough.

Noticing the movement in Fang Cheng's eyes, the sales consultant immediately struck while the iron was hot:

"Sir, if you can decide on it today, besides the price discount, we will additionally gift you three free full-vehicle maintenances, as well as a set of top-brand full-vehicle tint and floor mats worth tens of thousands."

Fang Cheng thought about it for a moment and hesitated no longer:

"Let's go with this one. Are there cars in stock?"

The sales consultant was stunned at first, but then a brilliant smile bloomed on her face, and her voice raised a few decibels:

"Yes! Of course there are! As long as you finish the paperwork, you can directly pick up the car and drive away today!"

The subsequent process was efficient and rapid.

Fang Cheng didn't waste time. After taking a test drive circle, he directly chose to pay in full.

Amid Zhou Xiumei's slightly shocked gaze, he heroically swiped his card and bought a black top-tier flagship version.

This 4S dealership provided one-stop service; from signing the vehicle purchase contract, buying insurance, paying purchase tax, to final registration, there were dedicated personnel running errands and taking charge of everything.

The sales consultant swore with certainty that everything could be settled by this afternoon.

During the waiting time, Fang Cheng took Zhou Xiumei to a nearby shopping mall.

The two strolled around, had lunch, and even watched a newly released movie, just like a real couple.

At a little past three in the afternoon, they returned to the customer lounge of the 4S dealership with high spirits.

Fang Cheng leisurely drank tea and read the newspaper.

Zhou Xiumei held a cup of juice, chatting softly with Fang Cheng.

Several young and pretty female sales representatives around occasionally cast their gazes over here, whispering and secretly discussing.

"So handsome and so rich, I wonder who is so lucky to reel in such a golden bachelor?"

"What are you talking about? Look at his girlfriend, she's so pure. The two of them match so well..."

The vaguely transmitted voices made Zhou Xiumei somewhat uncomfortable, and her cheeks began to burn slightly again.

Fang Cheng, however, remained calm and composed, as if he hadn't heard a thing.

Right at this moment, a female staff member wearing a gray suit skirt and neat short hair walked over holding a file folder.

Her gaze fell directly on Fang Cheng, carrying a trace of unmasked amazement and exploration in her eyes.

Zhou Xiumei noticed the other person's gaze, feeling inexplicably displeased inside, and subconsciously took a few extra looks at that woman.

"Excuse me, are you... Fang Cheng?"

The woman walked up close and asked somewhat uncertainly.

Hearing the sound, Fang Cheng raised his head, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Then he carefully recognized the familiar yet unfamiliar face before him, awakening a certain fragment in his memory.

"You are... Ning Yue?"

"Ah, it really is you, Fang Cheng!"

Ning Yue's face instantly broke into a joyful smile:

"You've changed so much! I remember you were pale and thin back in high school; now you look... just like a kung fu star in the movies."

As she spoke, she tried hard to find the right adjectives.

"You've changed a lot too, much more mature and capable than before."

Fang Cheng also smiled and asked casually, "Do you work here?"

"Yeah, I'm the customer service manager here now."

Ning Yue covered her mouth and laughed:

"Just now, seeing you from afar, I didn't dare to recognize you."

"Until Xiao Li handed the contract to me to sign and I saw the name on it, I hurriedly took the file folder from her hands to deliver it to you personally."

As she spoke, Ning Yue handed the file folder to Fang Cheng, her eyes full of curiosity:

"I really didn't expect you to be doing so well now, being able to afford such an expensive car. Looks like you made a fortune doing business?"

Based on her understanding of her old classmate's family conditions, less than a few years after graduating from university, it was utterly impossible to purchase a luxury car relying solely on a salary.

Fang Cheng took the file folder and explained with a smile:

"I'm considered a freelancer now, usually doing some investments, and I have small shares in an antique shop and a Cleaning company."

Hearing this, Ning Yue nodded knowingly, without pursuing details, but her eyes were full of envy:

"Among our class's classmates, you guys are currently doing the best out of all the boys."

"Oh?"

Fang Cheng was somewhat curious.

"Isn't that right?"

Ning Yue sighed with emotion:

"Wang Bo from our class, remember him? That bookworm is now an assistant to a member of the National Parliament, and I heard his future is boundless."

"And Gao Jian, that scatterbrained blockhead who was noisy all day long, is now a well-known reporter for Dongdu TV Station. I saw him on TV last time."

"As for you, you never attend class reunions and don't know any news."

Ning Yue gave him a reproachful look and then said with deliberate mystery:

"Do you still remember our class flower, Lin Weiwei who sat in the front row ahead of you? She just got married early this year."

Fang Cheng certainly remembered.

In high school, he was the study committee member, and Lin Weiwei was the entertainment committee member.

The two were once teased by classmates as the "golden boy and jade girl."

Some even spread rumors about them puppy-love dating, and they were even called into the head teacher's office to write guarantee letters, causing quite a commotion.

However, he was wholeheartedly focused on studying at the time and paid no attention to these boring rumors.

"Back then she acted so pure, but in reality, she wanted nothing more than to climb high branches and marry into a wealthy family."

Ning Yue's tone carried a hint of disdain:

"Now she has finally gotten her wish, marrying a bald rich businessman in his fifties who is old enough to be her dad."

"At this year's class reunion, if you drive this car over, you'll definitely blind her eyes!"

Fang Cheng only smiled and shook his head.

In high school, Ning Yue and Lin Weiwei never really got along well.

One had good eloquence and a wide network, while the other was pretty and sought after; open and covert struggles were common occurrences.

But those past events, thinking about them now, had long since blurred as if they happened in another world.

Moreover, Fang Cheng bought a car to improve his quality of life and meet his own needs, not for any kind of comparison.

Ning Yue's gaze only then turned to Zhou Xiumei, who had not spoken the entire time.

Her eyes lit up:

"This is... your girlfriend, right? She is so pretty, much more pure than Lin Weiwei!"

Fang Cheng didn't deny it, just smiled.

Zhou Xiumei glanced at Fang Cheng, her face blushing crimson, and hurriedly stammered out an introduction:

"Hello... hello, my name is Zhou Xiumei, very nice to meet you."

"Hello, hello!"

Ning Yue immediately and warmly grabbed her hand, looking her up and down, and endlessly praising:

"Little sister, you are truly so good-looking. Let me tell you, Fang Cheng was the campus hunk of our school back then. You must keep a close eye on him and absolutely not let other women snatch him away."

Zhou Xiumei was left blushing furiously by what she said, and could only respond stammeringly.

Right at this moment, a cell phone ringtone came from Ning Yue's pocket.

She offered an apology, then took out her phone, walked to a corner aside, and answered the call.

Her expression quickly turned somewhat solemn.

"What, it acted up again?"

"Have you gone to look for that Great Master? Still no use?"

"I know, I'll go check out Gufeng Temple over at Xishan this weekend..."

"Yeah, I heard that place is quite responsive... Let's give it a try..."

Fang Cheng vaguely heard a few sentences of the conversation content; it seemed someone in her family had contracted some strange illness.

Not long after, Ning Yue hung up the phone, wearing an apologetic look on her face as she explained:

"Sorry, Fang Cheng, something urgent happened at home."

"How about we add contact info first and keep in touch often? Also, you must definitely come to this year's class reunion..."

After the two exchanged contact information, Ning Yue called another staff member to hand over the subsequent matters, and then left in a hurry.

A dozen minutes later, all procedures were completed.

Holding the file folder and car keys, Fang Cheng, under the guidance of the staff member, came to the parking lot with Zhou Xiumei.

A brand-new black "Range Rover" had already been hung with official license plates, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight.

Fang Cheng pulled open the car door and sat into the driver's seat, the leather scent unique to a new car hitting his face.

He adjusted the seat and rearview mirror, instructing Zhou Xiumei to fasten her seatbelt.

Looking at the instrument cluster and central control screen, his fingers tapped gently on the steering wheel, and then he pressed the one-button start.

Accompanied by a low roar, the powerful engine was awakened.

Fang Cheng skillfully shifted into D gear, lightly stepped on the accelerator, and the car steadily drove out of the 4S dealership, merging into the endless stream of traffic on the road.

Right at this moment, a familiar panel quietly emerged before his eyes.

[Driving lv0 (15 / 100)]