133: Chapter 133 Waiting for Thursday

It rang twice before connecting.

Shen Xi's cold and professional voice came through the receiver, with the faint sound of renovation tools in the background.

"President Jiang."

"How is the renovation coming along at Chenxing Capital?" Jiang Chen leaned back on the sofa, his tone relaxed.

"The hard renovation has just reached the stage of plumbing, electrical wiring, and wall base layers. Custom soft furnishings, office furniture delivery, ventilation, and odor removal will all take time. It's estimated to take another half a month to reach move-in standards."

Shen Xi finished her organized report and then added,

"However, aside from the renovation, all other matters have been settled. The business license, corporate account, and tax registration are all completed. The trademark and company logo have also been finalized and filed. We have a full set of operating qualifications and can start business in the company's name at any time."

"Additionally, I am simultaneously screening candidates for administrative and risk control positions. They can start as soon as the renovation is finished, so it won't delay subsequent operations."

"There's no need to rush the renovation, just ensure quality control. You handle the personnel selection; professional reliability is the top priority. I'm leaving both of these areas entirely to you."

After a pause, he transitioned into official business with a calm tone: "By the way, at ten o'clock on Thursday morning, accompany me to the Chengxi International Auction Center, Auction Hall Three."

"Understood, President Jiang. Is there anything I need to prepare in advance?"

"Bring the full set of Chenxing Capital's corporate qualification documents. The fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the Wantai Fortune Center in West City are up for public auction on Thursday. We will participate in the bidding in the company's name. Once acquired, they will be recorded directly as company fixed assets."

He spoke indifferently, as if he were merely instructing the purchase of a batch of office equipment.

The other end of the line went quiet for a second.

Shen Xi's heart suddenly jolted.

Before the company had even officially begun operations, President Jiang was directly moving to acquire three floors of an office building in the core business district.

This boldness and depth of capital far exceeded her imagination.

But she had always trusted Jiang Chen's decisions. Without a single unnecessary question, she immediately and crisply accepted the task.

"Understood, President Jiang. I will contact the auction center now to handle the corporate bidding entry registration and qualification reporting procedures. I will be waiting for you at the entrance of the auction center half an hour early on Thursday morning."

"Thank you for your hard work."

"It is my duty."

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen placed his mobile on the coffee table. His fingertips tapped the edge of the sofa in a steady, unhurried rhythm.

All the links were interconnected, without a single oversight.

He didn't linger long before picking up his phone again and dialing Lu Zheng's number.

"President Jiang," Lu Zheng's voice was steady and powerful.

"If you're free this afternoon, accompany me somewhere."

Jiang Chen's tone was casual. "It's inconvenient for you guys to always take taxis when you come over. This afternoon, we're going to a dealership to pick up a few cars. Have the other five come along too, so we can drive them back together later."

Lu Zheng understood instantly: "Understood. I'll notify them immediately. We'll gather at the community entrance at two o'clock."

After hanging up, Jiang Chen stood up and walked to the window.

The flow of traffic on the road below streamed endlessly in the afternoon light, the engine sounds filtered by the double-paned glass into a layer of blurred background noise.

Equipping the travel fleet, finalizing the company's fixed assets.

All preparatory work was falling into place step by step, awaiting only the Thursday auction.

He picked up his coat and headed out the door.

Two o'clock sharp, at the community entrance.

Lu Zheng had already arrived, standing tall. His simple black casual wear could not hide the sharp, military-like aura surrounding him.

Standing behind him were five people, with the same posture and the same aura.

Silent, capable, and sharp-eyed.

When the six of them stood by the roadside, their presence made the surrounding air feel a few degrees quieter.

Seeing Jiang Chen approach, the six of them bowed slightly in unison.

"President Jiang."

Jiang Chen glanced over and nodded: "Everyone's here. Let's go."

Six people, three taxis, heading towards the city's high-end auto mall.

More than half an hour later, the cars stopped in front of a dealership.

The entire glass curtain wall shimmered with a low-key luster in the sunlight. In the plaza in front, showroom cars were neatly parked, their paint gleaming.

Jiang Chen pushed the door open and stepped out, with Lu Zheng following closely behind. The other five naturally fanned out, following at a modest distance.

As soon as the group entered the showroom, a senior sales consultant came forward to greet them with a polite and restrained smile.

His gaze swept over them quickly.

The young man in the lead had a steady aura, and the six people following him were all tall and sharp-eyed. These were no ordinary customers.

The sales consultant's smile immediately deepened, and his posture became more respectful: "Hello, sir. Welcome to Hengxin Motors. May I ask what model you are looking for? Is it for family use or business reception?"

Jiang Chen didn't beat around the bush and walked straight inside: "Business use. Top-tier MPVs. Maximize space, comfort, and safety—all three."

The sales consultant understood instantly and hurried to lead the group deeper into the showroom.

"Sir, you have an excellent eye. Our showroom's lexus lm350h is currently the top luxury MPV on the market. Driving experience, safety features, and prestige—it's at the ceiling level."

In the center of the exhibition area, two lexus lm350hs were parked side by side.

The body lines were steady and grand. The matte silver and pearl white color schemes each had their own sense of high-end quality.

The spindle grille paired with triple-beam LED headlights held a quiet but commanding presence.

The sales consultant slid open the rear door. The interior was wrapped in top-tier semi-aniline leather, and the independent aviation seats came with built-in massage, ventilation, and heating functions. The legroom was spacious enough to stretch out completely.

Jiang Chen walked over slowly, gave it a brief look, and pulled open the door to sit in the back row.

The moment he approached the aviation seat, a soft sense of being cocooned and extreme silence descended simultaneously.

He didn't say much. He closed his eyes to feel it for a few seconds, then opened them and stepped out of the car.

Lu Zheng stood to the side, quickly scanning the vehicle's surroundings before leaning in to check the body structure, airbag configuration, and braking system parameters.

The five people behind him also fanned out, inspecting the vehicle from different angles.

They weren't just browsing; they were truly looking at the technical details.

Lu Zheng straightened up, looked at Jiang Chen, and gave a slight nod.

Jiang Chen turned to the sales consultant and spoke decisively: "This LM350h, plus the top-spec Toyota Alphard Dual Engine in the adjacent area. Two of each top-spec model, four in total. Half matte silver, half pearl white."

The sales consultant was stunned.

The professional smile on his face froze for a brief moment. His lips moved, and his voice carried a hint of cautious trembling.

"Sir, are you saying... two top-spec lexus lm350hs and two top-spec Toyota Alphard Dual Engines? Four cars in total?"

The guide price for a lexus lm350h was around 1.2 million, and the top-spec Toyota Alphard Dual Engine also cost over a million after taxes and fees.

Four cars, total price around four million.

This kind of decisive, grand gesture was extremely rare even in high-end luxury 4S dealerships.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly: "Four cars. All top-spec and in stock. Do you have them?"

"Yes! We have them in stock! Please rest assured, sir, we have sufficient inventory!"

The sales consultant snapped out of it and nodded repeatedly. "I will immediately arrange for expedited processing throughout. Tax payment, registration, and insurance—a one-stop green channel. We can finish all the paperwork today so you can drive them away!"

Lu Zheng and the five behind him remained calm, without the slightest hint of surprise.

Jiang Chen pulled a bank card from his pocket and handed it over: "Full payment. Process the paperwork as quickly as possible."

"Certainly! Rest assured, I will personally follow up!"

The sales consultant took the bank card with both hands and hurried toward the exclusive VIP window.

The store simultaneously initiated its top-tier customer service protocol, with dedicated personnel responsible for vehicle preparation and cleaning.

In less than an hour, all procedures were completed.

Four brand-new top-spec MPVs were neatly parked in the dedicated delivery area.

The lexus lms were steady and grand, while the Toyota Alphards were minimalist and sophisticated. Their paint gleamed like new under the lights, and their side-by-side presence made the entire delivery area feel a bit quieter.

Jiang Chen glanced at the four cars and turned to Lu Zheng.

"Distribute the keys. You drive the LM; I'll ride in yours."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the other five.

"As for the remaining three, you five distribute them among yourselves. Use them separately for daily travel and escort commuting. Lu Zheng will be fully responsible for vehicle maintenance, insurance, and refueling."

"Understood, President Jiang."

Lu Zheng accepted in a deep voice, took the four sets of keys from the sales consultant, and turned to distribute them to the five men.

Jiang Chen didn't look further and walked straight toward the matte silver lexus lm.

Lu Zheng took two quick steps, pulled open the door, and bowed while shielding the top of the door frame.

The moment he sat into the rear aviation seat, the soft sense of being cocooned descended again.

The moment the door closed, the lights, conversations, and footsteps in the showroom...

...were all shut out.

The cabin was so quiet that only the faint airflow from the air conditioning could be heard.

He leaned against the backrest, closing his eyes to rest.

Outside the car, the engines of the four brand-new MPVs started one after another, their low and smooth hum layering into a thick bass note in the delivery area.

Everything was ready, just waiting for Thursday.