12: Chapter 12 There are other ways to buy a car

Inside the VIP room, Xu Qian had already arrived ahead of the two and brewed tea; the fragrance of the tea filled the air.

Though called a VIP room, it was actually a tearoom.

However, the decoration of this tearoom was extremely luxurious, filled everywhere with the scent of 'money,' as if afraid others wouldn't know how wealthy the owner was.

With just one glance, one could tell that the owner of this car dealership was definitely a very ostentatious person...

Upon entering, the first thing that caught the eye was an entire wall of curio shelves, filled with various antiques and artworks.

Tang Sancai, blue and white porcelain, exquisite jade ornaments, and primitive pottery were all present. There were even a few bronze pieces; though their authenticity was unknown, each appeared ancient and elegant, showcasing the owner's taste in collectibles.

In front of the curio shelves, a magnificent and grand large slab tea table occupied the center of the room.

The tea table appeared to be made of rosewood, with an exquisite tea set placed on its surface. The tea cups were painted with beautiful landscape patterns, appearing noble yet elegant.

The reason Qin Yi could recognize it at a glance was that his own family used to have a similar one, which his father had bought for over a hundred thousand.

Around the tea table were several uniquely shaped green potted plants. These plants had been meticulously pruned into various forms, adding a touch of vitality and greenery to the VIP room.

In addition, the room featured an artificial rockery and fish pond with mist effects.

The rockery was built from oddly shaped stones, and several koi fish swam leisurely in the pond, creating ripples on the water's surface.

Amidst the swirling mist, it felt as if one were inside a landscape painting, allowing one to feel a different kind of tranquility and elegance.

On the walls hung several pieces of calligraphy and paintings by famous artists. The brushstrokes were bold and powerful, and the style was unique, highlighting the owner's artistic taste.

These artworks complemented the room's decor, together creating an atmosphere that was luxurious yet not lacking in cultural depth.

Seeing all this, Qin Yi felt a hint of curiosity about the behind-the-scenes boss of the Wanhao Car Dealership.

Affecting refined tastes...

Yes, those few words were Qin Yi's preliminary evaluation of the Wanhao Car Dealership's hidden boss.

Although Qin Yi thought this in his heart, he still maintained a smile on his face and complimented, "I didn't expect that there would be such a hidden paradise inside your dealership."

Hearing Qin Yi say this, Zhang Bo thought this Mr. Qin was complimenting his big boss.

Thus, Zhang Bo replied with a smile, "Haha, Mr. Qin, you flatter us. These are all some of our boss's collections."

"I don't understand antiques much myself; I just know that every piece here is worth a fortune."

As Zhang Bo spoke, he walked over to a Tang Sancai antique and continued, "Like this Tang Sancai Horse—I heard from the boss that it was bought from a Hong Kong Island auction. It seems it cost nearly four million."

Qin Yi nodded and smiled, "Such expensive antiques are just placed here? Your boss is really quite trusting; isn't he afraid of them being stolen?"

"Haha, Mr. Qin, you're joking. Look at the glass outside these antiques—it's all bulletproof and explosion-proof, the same as the glass at a bank counter. Besides, the boss wouldn't allow ordinary guests to be entertained in this VIP room."

"Oh? So that means I'm an extraordinary guest?"

As Qin Yi spoke, he went straight to the sofa opposite the tea table and sat down.

"Haha, Mr. Qin is naturally not an ordinary guest."

Zhang Bo breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the main seat behind the tea table belonged to the big boss. If Qin Yi had sat by the tea table, it would have been quite awkward for him.

"Mr. Qin, please have some tea."

Just as Qin Yi sat down, Xu Qian brought over a tea cup and placed it on the side table next to the sofa.

Qin Yi took a sip of tea, nodded, and smiled, "Hmm, this tea is quite good."

"I'm glad Mr. Qin likes it," Zhang Bo chimed in with a smile, also taking a sip from his tea cup.

Putting down his tea cup, Zhang Bo crossed his hands over his chest, his eyes filled with a bit of inquiry and curiosity as he watched Qin Yi.

"Mr. Qin, if I may ask, are you from Modu?"

The reason he asked this was because in Modu's top circles, there was a big figure surnamed Qin whose son was quite famous among the second-generation wealthy.

He had also heard his boss mention it by chance. He was also in his twenties; in terms of age, he was quite similar to the person in front of him.

However, Zhang Bo didn't know what that Qin-surnamed rich kid looked like, so he wanted to ask indirectly.

Qin Yi didn't notice anything unusual and shook his head with a smile: "Not really, I'm from Jingnan. I'm attending university in Modu."

Hearing this, Zhang Bo felt a slight sigh of relief, but the curiosity in his eyes did not fade.

Jingnan was also a first-tier city in China, a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.

"Is that so? I didn't expect Mr. Qin to still be in school. May I ask which institution?" Zhang Bo followed up, leaning forward slightly to show his strong interest in Qin Yi's background.

"Modu University," Qin Yi answered nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise and admiration crossed Zhang Bo's eyes: "So it's Modu University. That's a 'Double First-Class' key institution in our Dragon Country. To think that the person who could pay in full for that cullinan in the showroom is such a young and talented man like Mr. Qin." His words were full of envy and praise.

Qin Yi just smiled faintly and waved his hand: "Old Zhang, let's skip the pleasantries. I have something I need your help with right now."

Zhang Bo thought the help Qin Yi mentioned was regarding vehicle registration, paperwork, and such.

Zhang Bo immediately patted his chest and guaranteed: "Mr. Qin, don't worry. Since you've purchased a rolls-royce cullinan from our dealership, whether it's the paperwork or the license plates, we'll have dedicated staff handle it for you. I guarantee you'll be able to drive the car away today."

However, Qin Yi shook his head: "Old Zhang, you've misunderstood. I'm not in a hurry to pick up the car. What I want to discuss isn't that."

Zhang Bo showed a look of embarrassment: "Uh, haha, then I was being presumptuous. Then, I wonder what matter Mr. Qin is referring to?"

"It's like this: I want to buy some more cars, preferably those over twenty million. Additionally, I have some extra requirements."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Bo and Xu Qian's eyes widened simultaneously, revealing looks of disbelief.

A storm of shock surged in Zhang Bo's heart. This Mr. Qin actually had such a massive plan.

He quickly adjusted his mindset and sat up straight: "That's no problem! Our Wanhao Car Dealership has every kind of luxury car. As long as Mr. Qin states his requirements, even if we don't have the car in stock right now, we can get it for you in the shortest possible time!"

"Good, I naturally believe in our dealership's strength. However, my time is limited, so I'll state my requirements first."

Zhang Bo sat upright, and Xu Qian also stood aside solemnly. A moment later, Qin Yi spoke slowly.

Qin Yi nodded and slowly began: "First, my car-buying budget is twenty million, forty million, eighty million, one hundred and sixty million, three hundred and twenty million... and so on, with no upper limit;"

Zhang Bo was stunned. In his many years in the industry, he had never encountered such a way of buying cars.

"Uh..."

He opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

How could this car-buying budget keep doubling like a geometric progression?

He exchanged a look with Xu Qian, and both saw the shock and bewilderment in each other's eyes.

However, Qin Yi just smiled faintly and continued to state his requirements.

"Secondly, I want to buy these cars one by one. The purchase procedures can be signed first, but the bank card must be swiped one car at a time, from the cheapest to the most expensive;"

Zhang Bo and Xu Qian were dumbfounded. This method of buying cars was truly too peculiar.

However, Qin Yi didn't give them much time to think and continued: "Finally, I know you have many questions right now, but don't ask yet. If you want to make money, just do as I say. My time is tight. Before 2:30 PM, however many purchase contracts you can produce is how many cars I can buy. But past 2:30 PM, I won't be buying anymore. How much you can earn depends on your own ability."

"Let's start with the twenty million one first!"

Zhang Bo took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. His Adam's apple bobbed as he asked hesitantly: "Mr. Qin, what you mean is... your budget starts at twenty million, doubles with each car you buy, and continues until 2:30 PM?"

"Exactly, your understanding is perfectly correct! So, any problems?"

Zhang Bo shook his head: "No, definitely no problem. It's just that the most expensive car in stock at our dealership is only worth over a hundred million... If it's more expensive than that, I'm afraid we can't get it in stock in such a short time."

Qin Yi frowned slightly. He wasn't sure about this and had to ask the System first.

If the System determined that he couldn't get double cashback, he would lose big.

"System, if there's no car in stock and I only sign the purchase contract and pay in full, can I still get the double cashback?"

[Ding! Replying to host, as long as it is a normal consumption behavior, cashback is possible. Please spend with confidence, host!]

Having received a positive answer from the System, Qin Yi was relieved.

Thus, Qin Yi looked at Zhang Bo and continued: "It's fine if there's no stock. As long as you guarantee you can get the car, you can issue the purchase contract. Once the contract is signed, I can swipe the card! And, I can pay in full!"

Zhang Bo was incredibly shocked, but he also understood that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Uh... then, Mr. Qin, please wait a moment. For such a major matter, I need to call the boss first to ask for instructions."

"Fine. But hurry up, I'm only staying until 2:30!"

He immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Qin, please rest assured. For the cars we currently have in stock, I'll arrange for Xu Qian to prepare the purchase contracts right now."

After saying that, Zhang Bo gestured to Xu Qian, and they quickly exited the VIP room together.