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15: Chapter 15 Flying Dragon Supercar Club
Seeing that Qin Yi had changed the subject, Xing Zhenkun didn't say more; it was best to leave some things unsaid rather than prying too deep.
He turned his gaze to Zhang Bo, deliberately putting on a look of reproach, and complained, "Zhang Bo, what's going on? Didn't I tell you to hurry and arrange the car order? If you delay Young Master Qin's time, I'll hold you responsible!"
Zhang Bo immediately understood; it was time to play along with the boss.
Thus, Zhang Bo immediately put on a look of panic and unease. "Boss, rest assured, I guarantee there won't be any delay. After receiving your instructions, I've had the entire sales department take emergency action. They are in the office right now in close communication with the manufacturers. I expect some contracts have already been drafted by now."
Zhang Bo and Xing Zhenkun played off each other with perfect coordination.
Qin Yi saw it all but said nothing.
He didn't care about their private little maneuvers as long as it didn't affect him buying cars and spending money.
So, Qin Yi just gave a faint smile and said, "If there are drafted car order contracts, bring them over for me to see."
Seeing that Qin Yi didn't show any displeasure, Xing Zhenkun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gave Zhang Bo a look.
Zhang Bo immediately understood the hint that the boss wanted to talk to Mr. Qin alone.
"Old Zhang, go check how the contracts are coming along," Xing Zhenkun ordered. "Young Master Qin is a major client; make sure they hurry up and take it seriously!"
"Okay, Boss, I'll go keep an eye on it right now."
Zhang Bo left, and seeing this, Xu Qian also hurriedly chimed in, "Boss, Mr. Qin, then I'll go help too."
Qin Yi didn't say yes or no, but Xing Zhenkun spoke up, "Xiao Qian, you don't need to participate in the communication with the manufacturers. Young Master Qin has already selected several vehicles; go arrange for the staff to handle the relevant procedures. Also, the license plates haven't been chosen yet, right? I remember the dealership still has several good plates; bring them all for Young Master Qin to choose from."
Xu Qian looked at Xing Zhenkun and then at Qin Yi, secretly delighted.
In the past, the task of choosing license plates was always handled by the supervisor, Zhang Bo. Could the boss be intending to promote her?
Thinking of this, she happily replied "Okay" and then quickly left the VIP room.
As the door closed, only Xing Zhenkun and Qin Yi were left in the VIP room.
Xing Zhenkun stood up to pour tea for Qin Yi and asked with a smile, "Young Master Qin, I see you've purchased several supercars. I wonder if you're interested in joining a supercar club?"
Qin Yi only knew a little about supercar clubs but didn't understand them very well.
He thought they were just social venues where rich second-generation kids gathered to play with cars.
After all, with his previous background and wealth, he was simply not qualified to touch such circles.
So, he looked at Boss Xing curiously and asked, "Boss Xing has connections in this area?"
Xing Zhenkun smiled, took out a black gold-embossed business card from his pocket, and handed it to Qin Yi.
"I'm not much, but I recently founded a supercar club called FLSCC. Currently, the club is in its early stages, with only five members including myself. I sincerely hope Mr. Qin will consider joining; your joining would be a great honor for our club," Xing Zhenkun invited earnestly.
Qin Yi took the business card from Xing Zhenkun. Turning it over, he saw a golden dragon pattern printed on the back, while the front clearly displayed Xing Zhenkun's name and information about the supercar club.
"Flying Loong Super Car Club!" Qin Yi read out the club's name fluently and nodded in appreciation. "‘Flying Dragon Supercar Club,’ that name has quite an Aura!"
"Haha, Young Master Qin's English is truly fluent, completely different from those rich second-generation kids who only know how to drink and pick up girls," Xing Zhenkun praised sincerely.
Qin Yi smiled slightly. "Boss Xing overpraises me. But to be honest, I don't know much about supercar clubs. What are the specific conditions for joining?"
Hearing this question, a flash of joy appeared in Xing Zhenkun's eyes. He sensed that Qin Yi was interested in joining the club.
Qin Yi had bought multiple supercars at once. If he could become a member, it would undoubtedly inject powerful momentum into his supercar club venture.
"Young Master Qin, to tell you the truth, I've been obsessed with cars since I was a child. During my time studying abroad, I came into contact with the foreign supercar circles, was deeply influenced by their atmosphere, and learned a lot. After returning to China, I joined several well-known supercar clubs, like the FFF Club in the Imperial Capital and the SSCC Club in the Magic City."
Qin Yi showed a puzzled expression. "Then why did Boss Xing choose to start your own club?"
Xing Zhenkun sighed, paused for a moment, and continued, "Initially, everyone gathered because of their love for supercars to discuss vehicle performance, modification techniques, and track experience. But over time, the atmosphere of the club gradually changed. Especially as the number of members increased, the original purpose of the gatherings became less pure."
"Young Master Qin, you understand what I mean, right?"
Qin Yi thought for a moment and understood Xing Zhenkun's intention. "Indeed. Boss Xing wants the club to be a platform for enthusiasts to exchange ideas, but others may have different purposes. As a social circle for the wealthy, supercar club members are either rich or noble. Joining it means being able to access the group at the top of the pyramid."
"Young Master Qin understands me!" Xing Zhenkun added some tea for Qin Yi. "So, I felt it was meaningless to stay in those clubs, so I pulled a few like-minded friends to start the Flying Dragon Supercar Club. At the beginning of its founding, we set rules: it must not be like those national supercar clubs where anyone with a Porsche 911-level sports car can join. Our members must be strictly vetted; they must be the elite of the elite, with a net worth of at least one billion and owning more than two sports cars worth over ten million. Of course, these are just the necessary conditions. To join the club, one must have a recommendation from a club member, and more than half of the members must agree before one can become a member."
Qin Yi laughed after hearing this. "Boss Xing, your club's threshold is really high. I'm afraid I'm far from reaching it."
Xing Zhenkun immediately waved his hand to interrupt. "Young Master Qin is too modest. Spending seven hundred million on cars with me today was definitely not just for a woman."
He paused and continued, "Of course, I'm not saying Xu Qian isn't good. As for Xu Qian, I've heard about her situation from Zhang Bo. Among the sales staff at my dealership, she is considered relatively self-respecting. Moreover, her figure and appearance are top-notch. It's just that she hasn't reached the level where Young Master Qin needs to spend hundreds of millions... So, I think Young Master Qin must also be a car lover to want to take all those limited-edition luxury cars for yourself."
Qin Yi didn't expect that Xing Zhenkun actually thought this way.
He thought to himself that his liking for cars was actually just at the level of 'liking' and far from 'passion'.
The purpose of buying the cars was more for the System's double cashback.
However, facing Xing Zhenkun's warm invitation, he could only respond with a non-committal attitude.
Just then, the System prompt sounded in his mind again!
[Ding! Triggered Random Mission—Join a top supercar club!]
[Option 1: Refuse to join the Flying Dragon Supercar Club! Reward: Plagued by bad luck, effect lasts for 24 hours!]
[Option 2: Agree to join the Flying Dragon Supercar Club! Reward: God-level Driving Skill, comparable to the world's top racing drivers!]
Oh boy...
This can trigger a mission too?
Between being unlucky all day and a God-level Driving Skill, anyone would know how to choose.
But, a deal that's rushed is no deal at all.
Qin Yi feigned hesitation and rubbed his chin, putting on a reluctant look. "Boss Xing, to be honest, my current status is just a student, far from the so-called elite. Besides, I'm afraid I won't have time to attend club gatherings frequently."
Xing Zhenkun laughed heartily. "Young Master Qin, you're too modest. Buying seven hundred million worth of cars in one go today—that kind of boldness is not something ordinary people have. As for activities, don't worry. Our club has just started, and formal activities will have to wait a few months. For now, it's just gathering and having a party when we have time. In the Late Stage, formal activities will also be about meeting friends through cars, running on the track, or exchanging tips on using and modifying cars."
"I see. Then if I join, do I need to take on any obligations? For example, paying some membership fees? After all, venues and tracks also require funding; we can't let Boss Xing pay for everything, right?"
Qin Yi asked tentatively; he didn't want to be bound by a bunch of tedious obligations.
Just like those university clubs, Qin Yi hadn't joined a single one.
Firstly, because his heart was entirely tied to Su Mo at the time, and secondly, he didn't like being bound by rules.
As a rich second-generation, one should be unrestrained and love freedom.
"Young Master Qin, don't worry. The members' obligations are very simple: just share some venue maintenance fees every year and occasionally bring your cars for exhibition," Xing Zhenkun explained.
"In that case, I can consider it," Qin Yi nodded, acting reserved.
"Does that mean Young Master Qin is willing to join our Flying Dragon Supercar Club?" Xing Zhenkun's eyes lit up.
"Joining is no problem for me, but will your other members agree?" Qin Yi asked intentionally.
"Haha, Young Master Qin, don't worry about that. I'm the president; I have the final say on joining! If they knew about your feat today, they would definitely agree with both hands and feet. I'll set up a gathering later to introduce you to the others," Xing Zhenkun patted his chest in guarantee.
"Then I'm relieved. It seems I'll be the sixth member of the Flying Dragon Club in the future?" Qin Yi smiled and extended his hand.
"Absolutely! Then I welcome Young Master Qin to the Flying Dragon Supercar Club!" Xing Zhenkun shook Qin Yi's hand firmly and said with enthusiasm.
"Haha, thank you, Boss Xing!"
"Eh, we'll be friends from now on, so don't call me Boss Xing anymore. I'm a few years older than you, so just call me Brother Kun from now on. The other four call me that too."
"Sure thing, Brother Kun! By the way, Brother Kun, are there any women in our club?" Qin Yi followed the lead and changed his address very naturally.
"Haha, you kid, your motives aren't pure."
"Just curious..."
"There are, but you're not her type. You'll know when you see her..." Xing Zhenkun smiled mysteriously, leaving a bit of suspense.