17: Chapter 17: The Frenzied Harvest in the Last Half Hour

Next, Zhang Bo handed over five more contracts, arranged in order from low price to high price, and introduced them to Qin Yi in detail.

"Mr. Qin, this first contract is for the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. There are currently only two in the world. It is a two-door coupe specially customized for customers by Rolls-Royce's coachbuilding department. The fastest ordering cycle is 6 months; counting from now, you would have to wait until early January next year to get the car. The price of the vehicle is 180 million, and including various taxes and shipping costs, the final on-the-road price is about 200 million," Zhang Bo introduced.

"Only 200 million? This price is actually quite affordable," Qin Yi muttered softly, appearing somewhat dissatisfied.

Zhang Bo was slightly stunned. He hadn't expected Qin Yi to find this price "affordable"; he had thought Qin Yi would find it expensive. For a moment, he couldn't figure out what this gentleman meant—was he looking down on the car?

He stole a glance at Xing Zhenkun, who cleared his throat and gave Zhang Bo a look: "Old Zhang, aren't there four more contracts?"

"Yes, yes," Zhang Bo hurried to respond, "Mr. Qin, the second one..."

Qin Yi interrupted him, directly signing his name and pressing his thumbprint on the first contract. "I'll take this car. Swipe the card."

"Uh, this..."

Zhang Bo looked at Xing Zhenkun, unsure whether he should swipe the card or not...

"Ahem, Young Master Qin, if you aren't satisfied, you can look at the others."

"It's fine, it's only 200 million, small change. There are only two in the world; it's not bad to buy it for a collection."

200 million! Small change?!

Damn, this kid really managed to show off again!

Xing Zhenkun nodded. "Since Young Master Qin likes it, swipe it."

With the boss's order, Zhang Bo no longer hesitated.

As the "beep-beep" sound of the card machine rang out, the 200 million transaction was successfully completed.

[Ding! Detected that the host spent 200,000,000.00 huaxia currency to purchase a Rolls-Royce Boat Tail. The System has determined this consumption to be authentic and valid. During the novice period, all consumption receives double cashback from the System. Cashback of 400,000,000.00 huaxia currency has been credited!]

[China Merchants Bank] Your account 2046 received a credit of 400,000,000.00 huaxia currency at 14:10 on July 01. Available balance: 1,312,803,499.00.

After swiping the card, Qin Yi picked up the second contract.

Zhang Bo hurriedly introduced it: "Mr. Qin, this second one is a modified Ferrari 250 GTO. The Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the most important models in Ferrari's history. In the 1960s, the 250 GTO dominated almost every motor racing championship. From its launch in 1952 to the end of production in 1964, a total of only 36 were produced, and only 5 exist today!"

"Such an old car? An antique... Can Ferrari still produce it?" Qin Yi was somewhat confused.

"Haha, that's why I said it's a modification... The appearance is consistent with the 250 GTO, but the interior and technology are all newly upgraded versions. However, the ordering cycle is even longer."

"That doesn't matter. What's the total price?"

"Since you are in a hurry to order, the price is also a bit more expensive. The selling price is 370 million, and with taxes and shipping, the on-the-road price is 400 million!"

Qin Yi nodded. This time he didn't try to show off again...

After all, showing off should be done in moderation; Qin Yi understood the principle that too much is as bad as too little.

The same process: sign, thumbprint, swipe!

[Ding! Detected that the host spent 400,000,000.00 huaxia currency to purchase a modified Ferrari 250 GTO. The System has determined this consumption to be authentic and valid. During the novice period, all consumption receives double cashback from the System. Cashback of 800,000,000.00 huaxia currency has been credited!]

[China Merchants Bank] Your account 2046 received a credit of 800,000,000.00 huaxia currency at 14:15 on July 01. Available balance: 1,712,803,499.00.

The next two contracts were for a Lamborghini Hermès Concept S private custom limited edition with an on-the-road price of 550 million, and a modified Koenigsegg CCXR private custom limited edition with an on-the-road price of 650 million.

The prices were all marked up by at least ten percent.

Qin Yi signed them one by one, and the balance on his bank card continued to rise.

In the final six minutes, Qin Yi's bank card balance had reached 2,918,803,499.00.

With the last car order contract left, Zhang Bo appeared exceptionally solemn: "Mr. Qin, this fifth contract is for a private custom model of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The first Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was born in 1907 and was known as the 'best car in the world.' Currently, only one remains, stored in the Rolls-Royce company museum, with a value exceeding 100 million pounds."

Hearing this, Qin Yi's eyes lit up. A value exceeding 100 million pounds—at the current exchange rate, that was nearly one billion huaxia currency.

"This car is great! What's the on-the-road price? Oh, forget it, doesn't matter how much, just swipe the card!"

"Uh, Mr. Qin, for this car, you can only pay an expression of interest deposit first. After that, Rolls-Royce will send someone over to have a specific discussion with Mr. Qin to determine the final price!"

"Such a hassle? So how much is the interest deposit?"

"One... one billion huaxia currency..." Zhang Bo said cautiously, worried the price would scare Qin Yi.

Upon hearing this price, before Qin Yi could say anything, Xing Zhenkun directly exploded.

"How much? One billion? And that's just a deposit? Have they gone crazy for money?"

Zhang Bo gave an embarrassed smile: "Yes, I also think it's a bit of an exorbitant demand. Moreover, the manufacturer also said that if Mr. Qin signs the order contract and then decides he doesn't want it, only 70% of the deposit will be refunded..."

"Outrageous! This is simply a predatory clause! Young Master Qin, this contract is clearly a trap! You absolutely cannot sign it!"

Qin Yi was also a bit hesitant at this time. However, he wasn't worried about the money; rather, he wondered if the System would recognize such a contract if he signed it.

If the System didn't recognize it, this money would be down the drain—ten billion!

"System, can the interest deposit contract for the private custom Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost get double cashback?" Qin Yi silently inquired of the System.

[Ding! As long as it is a formal contract, the System will recognize it! At the same time, a friendly reminder to the host: there are two minutes left until the end of the novice period!]

Qin Yi's brow furrowed slightly, making it impossible for others to see exactly what his mood was at this moment.

Damn it!

Let's gamble!

One billion it is!

Presumably, a brand as big as Rolls-Royce wouldn't joke with its own reputation!

Having made up his mind, Qin Yi immediately picked up the pen, 'swish-swish' signed his name on the contract, looked at Zhang Bo, and urged: "Quick! Swipe the card!"

"Oh, yes, yes!"

Zhang Bo immediately took the card and swiped it on the POS machine...

Following that, the 'beep-beep-beep' transaction slip was printed out.

At this moment, the System notification sound also rang out.

[Ding! Detected that the host spent 1,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency to pay the interest deposit for the private custom Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. The System has determined this consumption to be authentic and valid. During the novice period, all consumption receives double cashback from the System. Cashback of 2,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency has been credited!]

[China Merchants Bank] Your account 2046 received a credit of 2,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency at 14:29 on July 01. Available balance: 3,918,803,499.00.

[Ding! The novice period is about to end. Final 30 seconds, countdown begins! 30... 29... 28...]

Qin Yi didn't have time to think much; his heart tightened, and he immediately issued an order to the System: "System! Use the Beginner Consumption Cashback Critical Hit Card!"

[Ding! Beginner Consumption Cashback Critical Hit Card used successfully! Today's highest consumption amount for the host was 1,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency, triggering a 3x cashback critical hit. Stacked with the novice period double rebate effect, this totals 6x cashback. Cashback of 6,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency has been credited!]

[China Merchants Bank] Your account 2046 received a credit of 6,000,000,000.00 huaxia currency at 14:30 on July 01. Available balance: 9,918,803,499.00.

[Ding! The novice period has ended! The host's initial seed money was 10 million huaxia currency; after deducting the original 1,699 huaxia currency in the card, a total of 9,908,801,800.00 huaxia currency was obtained! The System has determined the host's novice period rating to be Excellent! System rewards are now being issued, please check them!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Cultivation Technique—Xingyi Quan (Proficient)!]