31: Chapter 31 Car Inspection

At 7:00 AM the next morning, the alarm went off right on time.

Jiang Chen finished washing up and pushed open the guest room door. Wang Hao had already crawled out of bed with a messy "bird's nest" hairstyle, muttering incessantly about the morning tea he had been thinking about all night.

The two went downstairs and entered the high-end Cantonese tea house in the residential complex's commercial area. Shrimp dumplings, steamed chicken feet, pork ribs with black bean sauce, and custard buns were served one after another, steam swirling and the aroma hitting their noses.

Wang Hao ate until his mouth was oily, shouting incoherently while stuffing snacks into his mouth, saying that from now on, he wanted to stay at Yujiang Bay every day and never leave; this life was more comfortable than a deity's.

At 8:30 AM, the two walked side by side into Jiangcheng University.

The four morning classes were packed tightly.

During the first two public classes, Wang Hao huddled to the side, secretly scrolling through his phone to watch a live stream of beautiful women, grinning with a lecherous expression.

Jiang Chen sat with good posture, appearing to listen attentively, but his mind was calculating one thing.

It was time to buy a car.

Taking a taxi back and forth to school every day was really inconvenient and a waste of time.

He silently calculated the funds in his hands. Including the 100,000 bounty that had just arrived last night, his total assets were over 1.8 million.

It was impossible to spend it all on a car; he had to keep a portion for turnover.

His original budget was set at around 1.5 million, but for some things, if you like them, you like them—the budget could be adjusted slightly.

A thought flashed, and the dream car he had hidden in the depths of his heart during high school suddenly popped up.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

A dream that was once out of reach was now well within his grasp.

He calmly took out his phone and quickly searched, confirming the top-spec configuration of the Turbo S.

4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged engine, 630 horsepower, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.1 seconds.

Volcano Grey Metallic paint, Bordeaux Red leather interior, 21-inch Exclusive Design wheels, Burmester sound system, Sport Chrono package, panoramic view system, carbon fiber interior trim package, dynamic chassis control...

Every detail hit his aesthetic exactly.

The price also hit his budget exactly.

If fully optioned out, the on-the-road price would be over 2 million.

He stared at the screen for a few seconds, remembering the popular phrase online.

"Being expensive is your shortcoming, not its shortcoming."

If it exceeds the budget, so be it; liking it is what's most important.

It was also a treat for his former self.

The third and fourth sessions were Su Wanqing's specialized class.

As soon as she walked into the classroom, almost everyone's gaze was drawn to her.

She wore a smoky grey slim-fit suit skirt, which accentuated her tall and upright figure, her curves sharp and sexy. Her long hair was half-up, revealing her slender, cool-white neck, and her makeup was exquisite but not garish.

She lectured at a leisurely pace, occasionally lifting her eyes to look at him, her eyebrows raised slightly with a faint smile in her eyes.

As soon as the bell rang, Wang Hao grabbed his backpack and dashed off to the cafeteria to save seats, and soon only Jiang Chen and Su Wanqing were left in the classroom.

The air grew quiet, carrying the laziness of the afternoon.

Su Wanqing closed her lesson plan and walked slowly to Jiang Chen's desk in her thin high heels. Her pace was unhurried, each step carrying the composed aura unique to a mature, dominant woman.

She rested one hand on the edge of his desk, lowered her head slightly, and looked down at him. Her voice was low, husky, and gentle, carrying the clarity of a mature woman.

"Jiang Chen, you've been quite busy lately, haven't you? I noticed you haven't been distracted much in class."

The faint scent of gardenia on her, mixed with a hint of elusive woody perfume, wafted over, mature and steady.

Her eyes were fixed directly on him, making no attempt to hide her tenderness, yet there was not a hint of coercion.

Jiang Chen looked up, meeting her clear gaze, and softened his tone: "Yeah, just handling some trivial matters regarding the house."

Su Wanqing smiled lightly, her lips curving into a charming arc—the gentle, generous style of a mature woman, without a shred of reproach.

She leaned in closer, her voice softer, carrying her unique thoughtfulness: "If you miss me, come find me. My door is always open for you."

She was well-versed in social nuances and knew exactly how to handle boundaries.

Since crossing the line with Jiang Chen that night, she hadn't acted like a young girl, clinging to him or questioning him endlessly; instead, she was exceptionally understanding and considerate.

She didn't bind him with possessiveness; instead, she used her gentleness to give him plenty of space.

Jiang Chen felt a warmth in his heart. He reached out under the table and gently touched her fingertips, soothing her in a low voice: "Don't worry, I will come find you."

The moment their fingertips touched, a hint of a smile flashed in Su Wanqing's eyes, but she withdrew her hand calmly, stood up straight, and resumed the appearance of a cold, aloof teacher, though her tone was a few degrees softer.

"I'll wait for you, no matter how long. Tell me what you like to see me wear, and I'll satisfy you."

After saying this, she picked up her lesson plan and turned to leave, her pace elegant, her back view cold, beautiful, and sexy.

At noon, after class, Jiang Chen didn't go to the cafeteria with Wang Hao. He casually said he had something to do and walked out of the school gate to hail a taxi.

He headed straight for the Jiangcheng Porsche Center, which was also the only official Porsche flagship experience center in Jiangcheng.

Forty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the magnificent luxury car experience center.

The full glass curtain wall was bright and transparent, the floor was clean as a mirror, and the lights shone on rows of Porsche cars, with a metallic texture and an aura of luxury rushing toward him.

As soon as Jiang Chen pushed the door open and walked in, a crisp, gentle voice immediately greeted him.

"Hello, sir. Welcome to the Porsche Center. Is there anything I can help you with?"

The person speaking was the saleswoman Lin Weiwei, dressed in a standard professional suit, with delicate features, exquisite makeup, and a shapely figure.

But the moment she looked up and saw Jiang Chen clearly, she was stunned.

The young man before her was just over twenty, tall and upright. He wore a simple white hoodie, yet he wore it with a cold, noble air.

His facial features were well-defined, his nose bridge high, his lip line sharp, and his aura clean yet distant.

Lin Weiwei had been working here for a long time, but this was the first time she had seen such a young, handsome man come to look at cars alone; after all, the entry threshold for Porsche was not low.

An overly enthusiastic smile immediately appeared on her face, and she deliberately softened her tone.

"Is this your first time here, sir~ Are you looking for a sedan or an SUV? Let me introduce them to you properly~"

Jiang Chen's gaze swept straight across the showroom, getting straight to the point, his voice clear and pleasant: "I'm looking at the Panamera Turbo S, the pure gasoline version. I want a top-spec car in stock."

Panamera Turbo S! Pure gasoline, top-spec!

Lin Weiwei's eyes lit up instantly.

This was a top-tier performance car in the store with a unit price of over 2 million—definitely a big annual order!

She immediately gathered all her focus, wishing she could just stick to him.

"This way, sir~ The Turbo S is in the exclusive exhibition area on the second floor. We happen to have one fully-optioned car in stock—it's the only one in all of Jiangcheng!"

She deliberately moved closer to Jiang Chen, her shoulder brushing against his arm intentionally or unintentionally as they walked, and she leaned forward slightly when speaking, trying to use her figure to attract his attention.

But Jiang Chen remained indifferent, not even sparing her an extra glance.

The lighting in the second-floor exhibition area was softer. A Volcano Grey Metallic Panamera sat quietly in the center of the exclusive booth, spotlights shining on the car body, the paint reflecting a high-end luster.

Jiang Chen locked onto it at a glance.

The low-slung, sleek four-door coupe body had elegant and restrained lines.

21-inch Exclusive Design wheels with a five-spoke design; through the spokes, one could faintly see the huge brake discs inside.

The front air intakes were larger and more aggressive than the regular version, the side skirts were lower, and the rear featured a dual-sided quad-exhaust system, an exaggerated diffuser, and an electrically retractable rear spoiler.

The Turbo S logo on the side of the car was low-key yet domineering, and the full-width taillights were sharp and exquisite. Every detail interpreted what top-tier performance was all about.

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Panamera

It perfectly matched his aesthetic.

Lin Weiwei followed closely by his side, pressing even closer, secretly rubbing her arm against him while explaining, her voice coquettish.

"Look, sir, this is the Turbo S top-spec flagship, 4.0L V8 twin-turbocharged, 630 horsepower, 0-100 km/h acceleration takes just 3.1 seconds!"

"It's equipped with optional 21-inch wheels, Burmester sound system, Sport Chrono package, carbon fiber interior trim package, panoramic view system, adaptive cruise control, dynamic chassis control, and the Bordeaux Red leather interior you specified. The crests on the headrests are all embroidered. It's especially suitable for a young, successful handsome man like you to drive~"

Her little moves were deliberate and shallow; her level was so low that one could see through it at a glance.

But compared to the mature and clear-sighted Su Wanqing, who was a high-level "imperial sister" type, it was like the difference between clouds and mud.

Unknowingly, Jiang Chen's standards had also been raised.