5: More than nine million

"The mid-range model is around 320,000 yuan on the road, the high-end is another 20,000, and the top-of-the-line is 380,000..."

"Then let's go with the top-of-the-line, full payment."

"Top... top-of-the-line? Full, full payment?"

The sales guy's head snapped up, his eyes widening instantly, and he even started to stutter, almost suspecting he was hallucinating.

"Yes," Chen Li nodded with certainty, "Please process the paperwork now."

"O... okay, sir, please wait a moment, I... I'll go process it right away!" The salesman's voice trembled violently from extreme excitement and surprise.

He happened to have over 390,000 in his account; this price was practically tailor-made for him.

"Chen Li, why buy such an expensive car? A scooter worth a few tens of thousands would be enough for getting around."

"If we're buying, let's buy a good one. This bit of money is nothing." Chen Li patted her hand, "You handle the paperwork with him in a bit, I'll go make the payment."

Just then, the salesman who had looked down on them earlier suddenly walked over with a face full of smiles, holding documents.

Chen Li's gaze went past him, seeing the salesman who had originally received them looking over eagerly. Meng Yu also noticed the anomaly and gently tugged at his sleeve.

Chen Li patted her hand, indicating that he understood.

"Mr. Chen, you're looking to buy the top-of-the-line A4, right? Let me give you a detailed introduction." The salesman smiled obsequiously.

"I don't need your introduction. Call that young man over from just now," Chen Li said coldly.

The other man's face stiffened, but he didn't give up: "Mr. Chen, he's a newcomer and isn't familiar with the business. I can provide you with the most professional service..."

"I said, I don't need your introduction. Can't you understand human speech?" Chen Li suddenly raised his volume, causing surrounding customers to look over.

Whispers immediately broke out in the showroom:

"Manager Wu is stealing a commission again. Looks like he kicked a steel plate this time, huh?"

"Serves him right! Bullying newcomers all day, it's about time someone taught him a lesson."

"Exactly, who knows how many commissions he's stolen..."

Amidst everyone's blatant pointing and whispering, Manager Wu's face turned the color of pig liver, and he wished he could find a hole to crawl into on the spot.

But he had nowhere to hide. He could only bite the bullet and retreat to the side dejectedly, letting the new salesman from before take over.

At this moment, he was filled with regret—how could he have known that seemingly ordinary student actually had the strength to pay in full for a top-of-the-line model? This single transaction meant tens of thousands in commission.

"Thank you!" the young salesman thanked him in a low, grateful voice.

"It's nothing, let's get the paperwork done."

Under the young salesman's guidance, a dazed Meng Yu signed her name several times, and the car purchase procedures were quickly completed.

"Mr. Chen, please follow me to the finance department to make the payment."

This scene was witnessed by Liu Yu and Li Qian, who happened to be wandering into the Audi exhibition area.

Li Qian tugged at Liu Yu's sleeve: "Liu Yu, look quickly, isn't that the friend you just greeted? He... he seems to be buying an Audi."

Liu Yu followed her gaze and saw Chen Li calmly preparing to pay at the finance office.

Her body jolted, her beautiful eyes widening instantly, and she even stuttered: "It's... it's him... he's actually buying a car?"

Immediately after, they saw Chen Li pull out a Bank card without changing his expression and enter his PIN as the POS machine spat out the receipt.

He took the receipt from the finance staff, the whole process smooth and without a hint of hesitation.

And that salesman maintained a smiling face and a respectful attitude throughout.

Li Qian covered her mouth, her eyes full of disbelief and envy. "What exactly is the background of this friend of yours? What's his name?"

"His name is..." Liu Yu opened her mouth, but her throat felt blocked.

She actually couldn't remember his name. During lunch, she hadn't even looked at him properly, let alone remembered his name.

A wave of unprecedented regret instantly flooded her.

What had she missed? A super potential stock who could buy a luxury car worth hundreds of thousands.

Meanwhile, by the finance office, Chen Li didn't notice those two shocked gazes in the distance at all.

All his attention was drawn to the lively system notification sounds in his mind:

[Host spent on Meng Yu: 384,200 Yuan]

[Affection Level: +24]

[System Credit Received: 9,220,800 Yuan]

[Withdrawable Balance: 9,220,800 Yuan]

Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands... Chen Li suppressed the urge to howl at the sky, silently counting that string of startling numbers in his head.

Over nine million, just like that!

He took a deep breath, telling himself to stay calm: keep a broad perspective, this is only the beginning. What's nine million?

In the future, ninety million or even nine billion wouldn't be a problem.

After the payment, the subsequent procedures for picking up the car were left to Meng Yu and the salesman.

Coming out of the showroom, Meng Yu was still in a floating, dreamlike state.

She... owned a car? And it was an Audi A4 worth nearly 400,000?

One had to know that many ordinary people might struggle for ten years and still not be able to own a car for commuting. She had obtained it so easily?

She peeked at Chen Li beside her. Just how immense was this man's financial power? More importantly, he was actually so willing to spend money on her.

"If I don't hold onto him tightly, I'll be the second Liu Manman, the biggest fool in the world!"

Once this thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

She subconsciously exerted force, hugging Chen Li's arm even tighter against her chest.

[Meng Yu]

[Affection Level: +39]

[Figure: 73]

[Appearance: 68]

[number of times kun: 0]

[number of kunners: 0]

Feeling the soft touch on his arm and the increased Affection Level from the system, Chen Li was in a great mood.

Looking at the submissive Meng Yu beside him, he felt the girl was more and more pleasing to the eye and cute. She truly was a perfect 'money tree'.

After they left, Liu Yu and Li Qian couldn't wait to find that beaming young salesman.

"Handsome, those two just now are our classmates,"

Liu Yu tried to make her smile look natural and sweet, "What model of car did they buy?"

The young salesman replied with the same enthusiasm, "That Mr. Chen Li bought the top-of-the-line A4 in our store with full payment as a gift for that Miss Meng Yu."

"Full... full payment, how much was it?"

"380,000."

380,000? Full payment? Bought as a gift for a girlfriend.

My god, this had completely exceeded their scope of understanding. Even those usual second-generation rich probably couldn't give away an Audi with such a nonchalant full payment, right?

Furthermore, Chen Li was just a student in school!

Liu Yu was now green with regret. If she had known this earlier, she should have seized the opportunity during lunch to get to know Chen Li properly.

That Meng Yu, whether in terms of looks or Figure, how could she compare to me? If I were just a bit more proactive, wouldn't Chen Li immediately turn his attention to me?

By then, luxury cars, designer bags, a lavish life... everything would be within reach.

Imagining herself driving an Audi and becoming the most envied person in her circle of sisters... that kind of prestige... she absolutely couldn't miss it.

A thought flashed through her mind like lightning—right!

Didn't Li Jing and Chen Li's roommate have a date to go to a Clear Bar tonight? She had found it boring before and refused directly, but now... she immediately pulled out her phone, found Li Jing's WeChat, and her fingers typed rapidly:

"Jingjing, are you guys going to the 'Moonlight' Clear Bar tonight?" (added a cute emoji)

Li Jing replied quickly: "Yeah, didn't I ask you this afternoon? You said you weren't free."

Liu Yu quickly replied: "Oh, I'm free now! Let's go together and liven things up!

By the way... can you also invite that boy we had lunch with today, Chen Li?"

"Chen Li? I'll ask Guo Zihong and see if he can get him to come out."

"Okay, I'm counting on you!"