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Chapter 355 Buying a Luxury Car, Dating, and Chance Encounters
Hongyuan Road, Jiangdong District.

Inside a luxury brand 4S store, the lights are bright and the space is open.

Inside the huge showroom, rows of brand-new luxury cars were displayed like works of art.

"Please take a look, gentlemen. This sports sedan is equipped with a 3.0T twin-turbocharged engine, with the sporty tuning that our brand is proud of. It can produce a maximum of 400 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.5 seconds."

"Whether you're commuting in the city or occasionally want to experience the feeling of being pushed back in your seat, this powertrain is more than enough..."

A sales consultant in a business suit, with a smile on her face, is fluently introducing a blue sports sedan.

Fang Cheng listened quietly, his gaze calm, revealing little emotion.

Standing beside him, Zhou Xiumei gently tugged at Fang Cheng's sleeve and whispered:

"Brother Cheng, this car seems to be going too fast, it's not safe. Should we... look at another one?"

Today she was wearing an elegant white dress, and her long, black hair was draped smoothly over her shoulders.

Although she wore no makeup, her pure and sweet appearance still shone brightly under the bright lights.

However, he looked a little reserved, clearly not quite comfortable in this atmosphere.

The sales consultant's gaze swept over the two of them, his enthusiasm undiminished.

Although the young couple in front of us were dressed simply and did not seem like traditional luxury car buyers.

But having worked in the industry for many years, she knows that one should not judge a book by its cover.

Moreover, the man is handsome and composed, and the woman is beautiful and charming; both have outstanding temperaments and are definitely not ordinary people.

"You two can take a look first and consider it at your own pace. It's perfectly fine."

She said with a smile.

Fang Cheng shifted his gaze from the sports sedan in front of him to the other flamboyant sports cars and sedans in the showroom.

Since dealing with the venomous scorpion, he now has nearly two million in savings, not including the dividends from the antique shop and the rewards from missions.

With this amount of money, they can't afford to buy a building.

But buying a luxury car worth millions is definitely not a problem.

Today happened to be a day off from Zhou Xiumei's music training class, so I invited her to come over and help me with the selection.

"Sir, what are your main needs when using a car? For example, do you value power more or comfort?"

"I can recommend the most suitable car model for you based on your needs."

The sales consultant waited a moment, then asked a question at the appropriate time.

Fang Cheng pondered for a moment, then spoke:
“I often go to the countryside, where the road conditions may not be very good. So, the car needs to be durable and spacious enough.”

"Then sir, you've come to the right person!"

The sales consultant's eyes lit up, and he skillfully led them to a large, all-black SUV.

"This Range Rover flagship extended version is tailor-made for your needs."

She opened the driver's side door and enthusiastically introduced the car:

"Look, this car has the highest ground clearance in its class. Not to mention driving in the suburbs, even climbing a steep hill is a piece of cake. You don't have to worry about scraping the chassis at all, so you can drive with confidence."

"As for space, that's its forte."

She then opened the back door, revealing a spacious interior:
"The extended version features a six-seat layout, allowing the whole family to sit comfortably without feeling cramped. The third-row seats can be folded down, creating almost a flat bed."

The sales consultant glanced at Zhou Xiumei's innocent face and winked playfully:

"Looks like you two are planning to buy a wedding car, right? This back seat space is more than enough to fit two strollers, it's a godsend for traveling with babies!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiumei's cheeks instantly flushed red, and she hurriedly turned her head away, subconsciously avoiding Fang Cheng's gaze.

"Please take another look at the trunk."

The sales consultant seemed oblivious to her embarrassment, walked to the back of the car, and pressed the power start button.

The huge trunk slowly opened.

"The standard capacity is 673 liters. This number may be a bit abstract. To put it simply, if you take your whole family's luggage on a long road trip, all kinds of bags and luggage can fit in, and you will definitely not feel cramped."

Upon hearing that "the trunk is very big," Fang Cheng's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to examine it carefully.

The sales consultant keenly noticed this detail, was delighted, and extended an even more enthusiastic invitation:

"Why don't you two sit inside and experience it for yourselves?"

Fang Cheng and Zhou Xiumei followed instructions and sat in the driver's seat and the second row, respectively.

The seats are made of soft and supple leather, and the cushions offer just the right amount of support and comfort.

Moreover, it features an independent aviation seat design, with not only wide armrests and electric leg rests, but also a massage function.

"How was it? The travel experience was exactly the standard of a first-class airplane cabin, with luxury and comfort at the highest level."

The sales consultant's voice carried a hint of pride:
"Moreover, our model is technologically mature, has an extremely low failure rate, and is very convenient for subsequent maintenance and repair. It truly combines practicality and luxury to the extreme, making it the best choice for successful people who value family and practicality."

Fang Cheng sat in the soft seat, his hands gripping the piano black and leather steering wheel, looking around at the scene inside the car.

The amber-colored interior, full LCD instrument panel, and extra-large central touchscreen give it a high-tech feel.

Although the exterior of this car is relatively understated compared to sports cars, the level of luxury in the interior is by no means lacking.

"what do you think?"

Fang Cheng turned his head and asked Zhou Xiumei for her opinion.

Zhou Xiumei's face was still a little red as she softly said:

"I don't know much about cars, but this one is quite comfortable... I just don't know how much it costs?"

The sales consultant, with his exceptionally sharp ears, noticed the two whispering amongst themselves and immediately chimed in:

"You two have excellent taste. This model is the best-selling SUV in the domestic market with a price tag of 1.28 million yuan."

"However, we happen to have a promotional event right now. With all the discounts, plus purchase tax and insurance, the total price will be around 1.15 million yuan. For a luxury SUV of this level, the price-performance ratio is really very high."

"One million five hundred thousand..."

Zhou Xiumei was startled when she heard the number.

Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the hem of her skirt, and the blush on her face faded considerably. She then lowered her voice and carefully reminded him:
"Brother Cheng, this price isn't very reasonable. I asked around with my classmates before, and it's enough to buy several ordinary family cars."

“You don’t earn money easily, a car is just a means of transportation, there’s no need to buy such an expensive one…”

Zhou Xiumei's voice grew softer and softer, revealing a hint of heartache.

Fang Cheng smiled slightly but did not say anything.

Money is no longer the primary concern for me.

This car perfectly meets my needs in every aspect.

It has a spacious interior, high ground clearance, and is durable enough to adapt to the rural road conditions in Wanghu Town.

Moreover, the interior configuration and ride comfort are quite good, ensuring a comfortable experience when taking my mom and grandpa out for trips in the future.

Most importantly, the trunk is big enough.

It has more than enough space to carry training equipment or any other "special items".

Sensing the interest in Fang Cheng's eyes, the sales consultant immediately pressed his advantage:
"Sir, if you can finalize the deal today, in addition to the price discount, we will also give you three free full-car maintenance services, as well as a set of top-brand full-car window tinting and floor mats worth tens of thousands of yuan."

Fang Cheng considered it for a while, then stopped hesitating:
"This one is fine, do you have any in stock?"

The sales consultant was taken aback at first, then a bright smile spread across her face, and her voice rose a few decibels:
"Yes! Of course! As long as you complete the formalities, you can pick up your car and drive it away today!"

The following process was efficient and rapid.

Fang Cheng wasted no time; after a test drive, he immediately chose to pay in full.

Under Zhou Xiumei's slightly shocked gaze, he swiped his card and bought a black, top-of-the-line flagship car.

This 4S store offers one-stop service, with dedicated staff handling everything from signing the car purchase contract, buying insurance, paying the purchase tax to finally registering the vehicle.

The sales consultant confidently assured that everything would be completed that afternoon.

While waiting, Fang Cheng took Zhou Xiumei to a nearby shopping mall.

The two strolled around, had lunch, and even watched a newly released movie, acting just like a real couple.

It wasn't until after 3 p.m. that I returned to the customer lounge of the 4S store with great enthusiasm.

Fang Cheng leisurely sipped his tea and read the newspaper.

Zhou Xiumei, holding a glass of juice, chatted quietly with Fang Cheng. Several young and attractive female saleswomen around them occasionally glanced over, whispering and gossiping among themselves.

"He's so handsome and rich, I wonder who's so lucky to snag such a golden bachelor?"

"What? Look at his girlfriend, she's so innocent and pure, the two of them are such a perfect match..."

The faint voices made Zhou Xiumei feel a little uncomfortable, and her cheeks began to burn slightly again.

Fang Cheng remained calm and composed, as if he hadn't heard anything.

Just then, a female staff member wearing a gray suit and with neat short hair walked over carrying a briefcase.

Her gaze fell directly on Fang Cheng, her eyes filled with undisguised amazement and inquiry.

Zhou Xiumei noticed the other woman's gaze and felt inexplicably displeased. She subconsciously glanced at the woman a few more times.

"Excuse me, are you... Fang Cheng?"

The woman approached and asked somewhat uncertainly.

Fang Cheng looked up at the sound, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Then, after carefully examining the familiar yet unfamiliar face before him, a fragment of his memory was awakened.

"You are... Ning Yue?"

"Oh, it really is you, Fang Cheng!"

Ning Yue's face immediately lit up with a joyful smile:
"You've changed so much. I remember you were so fair and thin in high school, but now you look... like a kung fu star from a movie."

As she spoke, she tried hard to find the right adjectives.

"You've changed a lot too; you're much more mature and capable than before."

Fang Cheng smiled and casually asked, "You work here?"

"Yes, I'm the customer service manager here now."

Ning Yue covered her mouth and laughed:
"I saw you from afar just now, and I didn't even recognize you."

"It wasn't until Xiao Li handed me the contract to sign that I saw my name on it, and then I quickly took the document bag from her and brought it to you personally."

As Ning Yue spoke, she handed the file bag to Fang Cheng, her eyes full of curiosity:

"I never expected you to be doing so well now, able to afford such an expensive car. Looks like you've made a fortune in business?"

Based on her understanding of her old classmate's family circumstances, it was absolutely impossible for them to buy a luxury car on their salary alone, given that they had only graduated from university a few years prior.

Fang Cheng took the file package and explained with a smile:
"I'm currently a freelancer, and I do some investing in my spare time. I own an antique shop and a small stake in a cleaning company."

Ning Yue listened and nodded knowingly, not asking for details, but her eyes were full of envy:
"Among our classmates, you guys are doing the best right now."

"Oh?"

Fang Cheng was somewhat curious.

"you do not say."

Ning Yue sighed:
"You remember Wang Bo from our class, right? That bookworm. He's now an assistant to a member of the National Assembly. I heard his future is limitless."

"And then there's Gao Jian, that loud and boisterous simpleton, who's now a well-known reporter at Dongdu TV. I even saw him on TV last time."

"You never attend class reunions, so you don't know anything about them."

Ning Yue gave him a reproachful look, then said mysteriously:

"Do you remember Lin Weiwei, the prettiest girl in our class, the one who sat in front of you? She just got married at the beginning of the year."

Fang Cheng certainly remembered.

In high school, he was the class monitor for academic affairs, while Lin Weiwei was the class monitor for arts and entertainment.

The two were once teased by their classmates, who called them a "golden couple".

Some people even spread rumors that they were dating, and the homeroom teacher called them to the office to write a guarantee, which caused quite a stir.

However, he was focused on his studies at the time and ignored these pointless rumors.

She pretended to be so innocent back then, but actually she only wanted to marry into a wealthy family.

Ning Yue's tone carried a hint of disdain:

"Now my wish has come true. I've married a bald, wealthy businessman in his fifties. He's old enough to be her father."

"If you drive this car to the class reunion this year, you'll definitely dazzle her!"

Fang Cheng simply smiled and shook his head.

Ning Yue and Lin Weiwei never got along well in high school.

One is eloquent and popular, the other is beautiful and sought after; open and covert competition is commonplace between them.

But those past events, now that I think about them, are so blurred that they seem to have happened in another world.

Moreover, Fang Cheng bought the car to improve his quality of life and meet his own needs, not for the sake of keeping up with others.

Ning Yue's gaze then turned to Zhou Xiumei, who had remained silent.

Her eyes lit up:
"This is...your girlfriend, right? She's really beautiful, much more innocent-looking than Lin Weiwei!"

Fang Cheng did not deny it, he just smiled.

Zhou Xiumei glanced at Fang Cheng, her face flushed, and she hurriedly introduced herself, albeit somewhat stammeringly:

"Hello... I'm Zhou Xiumei, nice to meet you."

"Hello!"

Ning Yue immediately took her hand warmly, looked her up and down, and kept praising her:

"Little sister, you're so pretty. Let me tell you, Fang Cheng was the most handsome guy in our school back then. You'd better keep a close eye on him and make sure no other woman snatches him away."

Zhou Xiumei blushed at her words and could only stammer in response.

Just then, Ning Yue's cell phone rang from her pocket.

She apologized, then took out her phone, walked to a corner, and answered the call.

His expression quickly turned serious.

"What, it's flared up again?"

"Did you go to see that master? Still no luck?"

"I understand. I'll go visit Gufeng Temple in Xishan this weekend..."

"Hmm, I heard it's quite effective there... I'll give it a try..."

Fang Cheng vaguely heard a few sentences of conversation, which seemed to indicate that someone in her family had contracted some strange illness.

A moment later, Ning Yue hung up the phone, her face apologetic, and explained:

"I'm sorry, Fang Cheng, something urgent has happened at home."

"How about we exchange contact information first and keep in touch often? Also, you absolutely have to come to this year's class reunion..."

After exchanging contact information, Ning Yue called another staff member to hand over the follow-up matters and then left in a hurry.

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A dozen minutes later, all the formalities were completed.

Fang Cheng, carrying a briefcase and car keys, arrived at the parking lot with Zhou Xiumei, guided by staff.

A brand-new black Range Rover, already bearing its official license plate, gleamed in the sunlight.

Fang Cheng opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat, the distinctive leather smell of the new car wafting towards him.

He adjusted the seat and rearview mirror, and instructed Zhou Xiumei to fasten her seatbelt.

Looking at the dashboard and the central control screen, I tapped my fingers lightly on the steering wheel and then pressed the start button.

With a deep roar, the powerful engine was awakened.

Fang Cheng skillfully shifted into D gear, lightly pressed the accelerator, and the car smoothly drove out of the 4S store and merged into the bustling road.

At that moment, a familiar panel quietly appeared before his eyes.

[Driving level 0 (15/100)]

(End of this chapter)