19: Buy a car

Chen Li hailed a taxi at the entrance of the Shopping Mall and headed straight for the Mercedes-Benz 4S flagship store.

The goal of this trip was none other than the car he had been longing for—the Maybach S-Class.

In fact, given his current financial resources, he had originally intended to buy a more high-end Rolls-Royce.

But on second thought, he was still a student, and driving a Rolls-Royce to show off would be too ostentatious.

After much consideration, the Maybach was undoubtedly the best choice—it maintained the luxurious quality of a top-tier sedan without attracting as much attention as a Rolls-Royce, perfectly fitting his current needs.

The taxi slowly came to a stop in front of the 4S dealership. Just as Chen Li pushed the door open and stepped out, his gaze was drawn to a beautiful Figure standing at the entrance.

The girl looked to be about his age, standing gracefully at the entrance.

A simple white T-shirt outlined her youthful Figure, the full curves of her chest faintly visible, while beneath her short skirt were a pair of straight, slender legs.

Her fair skin was as translucent as jade, and her small, delicate nose was slightly upturned, adding a touch of playfulness.

【 Qin Xiaomeng 】

【 Affection Level: 0 】

【 Figure: 92 】

【 Appearance: 81 】

【 number of times kun: 16 】

【 number of kunners: 1 】

The system interface flashed before his eyes, and Chen Li couldn't help but nod inwardly: A Figure rating of 92 was truly well-deserved.

Such a graceful Figure was unmatched by any other girl he had ever seen.

But when he saw the last two lines of data, he shook his head slightly—what a pity, she had already been conquered.

Just then, a slightly stout middle-aged man walked over quickly.

The girl immediately greeted him with a beaming smile, affectionately took his arm, and the two walked into the showroom side by side.

Chen Li walked toward the entrance, watching their backs disappear behind the revolving door, a hint of complex emotion crossing his mind.

In this era of rampant materialism, it seemed that any young girl with a bit of good looks could not resist the temptation of capital.

Chen Li quickly let it go—everyone has their own aspirations, their own choices, and their own way of living; there was nothing to judge.

Collecting his thoughts, Chen Li strode toward the glass door.

"Hello sir, is there anything I can help you with?" After he entered, a sales consultant immediately approached him.

Today, Chen Li was not wearing simple, cheap sportswear; furthermore, the expensive luxury watch on his wrist had a weight that even those who didn't know much about goods could sense.

"I'm looking at the Maybach S-Class."

"Alright, sir, please follow me."

The salesperson enthusiastically led Chen Li to the negotiation area, where soft sofas and an exquisite coffee table were clearly set up for discussing configurations and signing contracts.

Coincidentally, the 'couple' he had just met at the entrance happened to be sitting on the sofa nearby.

"Sir, these are the specifications for the various Maybach S-Class models. Let me introduce them to you in detail."

The salesperson handed over an exquisite brochure, "This is the 2025 SATIC Midnight Edition..."

【 Meng Yu consumption: 50,000 Yuan 】

【 Affection Level: + 68 】

【 System account credit: 3,400,000 Yuan 】

【 Withdrawable amount: 244,100,000 Yuan 】

As the notification of Meng Yu's consumption cashback flashed in his mind, the corners of Chen Li's mouth curled up slightly—she must have spent it at the club.

He quickly regained his focus and listened attentively as the sales consultant explained the vehicle's features; since he was going to buy it, he naturally wanted to understand it well.

After listening to the salesperson's introduction and making comparisons, it was clear that the most expensive, top-of-the-line model was indeed the best.

"Let's go with this Midnight Edition, full payment," Chen Li closed the brochure, "How soon can I pick up the car?"

"We will prioritize all the paperwork for you; you can pick up the car in as little as three days."

"That works."

At this moment, Qin Xiaomeng, sitting behind Chen Li, was already feeling restless.

She had recognized him the moment Chen Li walked in—the instant their eyes met at the entrance, she had even felt a bit flustered. After all, being caught by a peer, who might even be from the same school, in a scene with her Sugar Daddy, really made her feel embarrassed.

What shocked her even more was that this boy, who looked to be about her age, had actually bought a Maybach with a casual full payment.

And the man beside her, although he promised to buy her a car, was only getting her a Class A car worth two hundred thousand, and it was on installment payments at that; the title wasn't even in her name, she was just borrowing it to drive.

She secretly sized up Chen Li—he was calmly swiping his card and signing the papers, looking as relaxed and at ease as if he were just buying a piece of clothing.

This realization caused an uncontrollable flutter in her heart, and an urge to get to know him sprouted deep within her.

But as soon as this thought emerged, it was suppressed by reality; he had seen with his own eyes that she was being kept by the man beside her. Surely, she must look very pathetic in his eyes, right?

Thinking of this, Qin Xiaomeng's eyes instantly dimmed.

She knew this kind of relationship wasn't honorable, but she needed this life too much—to have money to spend, to maintain a glamorous image in front of her classmates, and to enjoy the feeling of being envied and fawned over.

Once she had tasted this extravagance, she could never go back, and she was becoming increasingly dependent on the man beside her who could provide all of this.

...

On the other side, after Meng Yu finished handling the membership procedures, she followed Li Tingting through an elegantly decorated corridor to the dining area.

Upon getting closer, she was shocked by the dazzling array of ingredients before her.

Inside the circular dining area, soft lights shone down on all sorts of crystal-clear vessels.

It was truly a private club with an annual fee of fifty thousand; she didn't recognize most of the ingredients displayed here—bird's nest soup, stewed until crystal clear, quivered slightly over a slow fire; thick fish maw in the soup section emitted a warm, gentle luster; and there were those mushrooms and seafood she couldn't name, each one like a carefully selected work of art, their very appearance revealing their high value.

"Is the daily life of the wealthy always like this?" Meng Yu marveled inwardly, "This is just too extravagant."

She quickly composed her surprised expression, copied Li Tingting's calm demeanor, picked up a bone china plate, and began to select food.

She remembered Chen Li's instructions—we are not short on money, don't lose face in front of others.

After the two of them chose their dishes and were about to look for seats, they saw Li Tingting stand on tiptoe, looking around the spacious dining area.

Soon, a lady at a window seat elegantly raised her hand to signal.

Li Tingting's eyes lit up, and she turned back to smile at Meng Yu: "My friend is over there, let's go over."

Upon hearing this, Meng Yu nodded gently and followed Li Tingting discreetly to her friend's location.

As they approached, she noticed the girl sitting alone at the table—she was wearing a well-tailored champagne-colored suit, her face was dignified and beautiful, and her eyes, in particular, were as clear and bright as autumn water, with an elegance that could not be concealed in her every gesture.

Seeing them approach, the woman stood up with a smile.

"Meng Yu, this is my good friend, Su Nian." Li Tingting introduced them warmly, "Su Nian, this is my classmate, Meng Yu."

"Hello, Meng Yu." Su Nian was the first to extend her right hand, and the exquisite Cartier watch on her wrist shimmered under the lights.

"Hello, Su Nian." Meng Yu also reached out to shake her hand.

Just at the moment their hands touched, Su Nian's gaze inadvertently swept over Meng Yu's wrist, and she was instantly stunned!