In order to live in seclusion, I tricked my roommate into falling in love

Chapter 423 The best of times
When Zi Xiaowei really decided to start selling new energy vehicles, the biggest reason seemed to be the HiPhi X in Dai Annie's garage.

Although from the moment they met, Diane arrogantly parked her NIO ES8 next to the yuan broken van.

Zi Xiaowei seldom paid attention to the car.

Later, because of the campus license, the ES8 was transferred to Gao Tingting as a work car on and off campus, and she basically never drove it.

The truth is that the NIO car is quite limited in its stunningness.

It was when he drove the HiPhi electric car out of the underground luxury garage of the Lingerie Building that Zi Xiaowei realized for the first time that domestic new energy vehicles had achieved design, technology, workmanship and foresight that could rival those of international brands.

This laid the initial confidence and theoretical foundation for his later debates with Changjiang Automobile and sales of Jiangan Automobile's Evita.

But that car sold for 600,000 or 700,000 yuan three or four years ago, which was the highest price ever paid for a mass-produced domestic car.

And many of its designs are beyond the scope of ordinary family cars.

It's a castle in the air that has no basis in reality.

It is not very good at the brand marketing model of the new era and new forces, and uses the old-fashioned car marketing that Zi Xiaowei despises the most to promote a new energy vehicle that is a bit too advanced.

How can we not fail?

Even though it is said that this year it will finally launch products that are closer to market prices, all insiders are not optimistic that this country's earliest high-end luxury brand of new energy vehicles can survive its growth period.

Now, several new car manufacturers with monthly sales of around 10,000 vehicles are treading on thin ice.

It is said that HiPhi can only sell three to five hundred vehicles per month and cannot support the huge investment in the production line.

However, this company with a strong overseas background has many unique ideas and patents in the high-tech aspects of new energy vehicles, which can complement Changjiang Automobile.

If Lao Chang dares to propose to acquire someone else at this time, the price will definitely not be cheap.

This is particularly rare for Changjiang Automobile, which has basically never engaged in mergers and acquisitions of companies of the same level.

Zi Xiaowei couldn't help but feel touched, just like when he first sold the cat series and Lao Chang helped him take off the bear head in the stairwell and handed him a cigarette. It was a pure touching moment between men.

But he quickly warned himself that this was the capitalist's instinct to pursue profit: "They are all releasing SUVs, which won't be much help to sedans."

Lao Chang has his own channels: "They are currently developing a coupe. If we can get their chassis and combine it with our mecha style, and also incorporate some of their innovative patents in terms of technological feel, then this car will basically be fine."

Zi Xiaowei tried hard to suppress his pounding heartbeat. "Let's wait and see this coupe. I'm actually thinking of an executive C-segment car, priced similarly to the Totoro, to replace the Audi A6, Crown, S90, even the B+ Accord and Camry, the Mercedes-Benz C/E, the BMW 3/5, and a bunch of other prestigious mid-range cars."

Old Chang's heart was also pounding. "Ah? Tell me more specifically, what's your idea... Last time you wanted to make gullwing doors. These doors are very impressive, young man, but not suitable for executive C-class cars. Imagine a department head's car sliding over, and then, swish, raise the gullwing doors, hahahaha..."

Men talk about cars with the same cheerfulness as they do about fishing: "As for ideas, I start with wild ideas, and then slowly refine them... The inspiration for this door actually came from HiPhi. The Tesla X also has doors like this. Yueyue just bought one and it hasn't arrived yet. I don't think it's weird. It's mainly because of the sense of technology."

Lao Chang urged: "I have it. Come on, come on. After eating, we'll go and see it. It's parked in the garage over at the test track."

Other executives simply didn't dare to approach the father-in-law and son-in-law. They were envious but also clear that the future development direction of the group company was stable. This handover definitely allowed everyone to see the future.

So the thunderous applause from outside is simply cheering for the companies.

Everyone is more motivated.

As a result, Lao Chang, who had just eaten a few bites, took Zi Xiaowei and drove an unremarkable factory work vehicle to the hall under the circular runway. Zi Xiaowei couldn't help but cursed him as an idiot...

Even his billionaire father-in-law would scold him: "Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. Why didn't you take this thing out earlier?!"

A huge space will be formed under the stadium's sloped stands.

The same is true on the car test track.

The seven-kilometer-long track is like the famous Möbius strip. The straight road in the middle is flat with three lanes and one auxiliary road, which is about twenty meters wide and basically close to the ground.

When turning a curve, the outer side will tilt up and rise, ensuring that the high-speed vehicle is not affected by the centrifugal force of the turn and can continue to turn without slowing down.

Lao Chang’s car collection is hidden under the 1.5-kilometer bend on the east side.

The lights were turned on, and a car collection like an underground wine cellar appeared before Zi Xiaowei.

There is no end in sight!
The sloping ceiling is just the right place to place the light panels neatly and densely, and the soft and even white light illuminates the entire "cellar".

About ten meters wide, there are vehicles of different colors and shapes arranged in vertical rows.

This isn't the typical luxury car garage of a big boss, filled with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Porsche, and other luxury cars. The first car you see when you open the door is a 1965 Shelby Cobra, a classic retro sports car.

The two round headlights are exaggeratedly plump and extend forward like two thighs, exuding an exceptionally powerful burning energy.

The convertible windshield is just a piece of glass standing on the red and black body.

It has two seats and is so compact and narrow that it can only accommodate two people. When people see it, they want to drive on the winding mountain road with the beautiful girl.

Anyway, as soon as the lights were turned on, Zi Xiaowei took a deep breath, and then his eyes were in panic, not knowing whether to look at the dazzling array of car models in the distance, or to focus on the one in front of him.

Each one seems to have a story to tell that is full of history.

Old Chang looked at Zi Xiaowei's expression with pride and gestured to him, "Sit on it and start the engine."

That’s right, as one of the largest car companies in the country, we are fully capable of repairing, maintaining, and even modifying these vehicles, so that the traces of time remain only on the surface, and the core can be replaced infinitely.

Zi Xiaowei reached out and twisted open the palm-sized windowless car door and got in. He felt like he was sitting in a small stroller at the entrance of a convenience store, and at any moment he could hear someone say, "What's Daddy's Daddy's name..."

But Lao Chang leaned over and shook the gear lever to remind him: "Don't shift gears..."

Then turn the car key inserted on it, which is as light and simple as an ordinary household drawer key, but immediately brings about the kind of low engine rotation that makes your blood beat.

Zi Xiaowei can feel the roaring power just by stepping on the pedal lightly.

The sound reverberating in a closed space is even more impactful.

The most primitive mechanical beauty emerges spontaneously.

But people with lofty ambitions will not only see these cars.

Even if you really can't put it down.

Zi Xiaowei touched the spotless, exquisite old-fashioned dashboard and said, "It's a shame if you don't turn these cars into a museum for countless car enthusiasts to see, as they're hidden away in seclusion."

Old Chang was originally showing off his collection to him, but he stared at him with wide eyes and said, "Do you know how much this car is worth now?"

He raised his hand again and gestured, "Do you know how much it cost to have these 320 collection cars parked here, and how much effort it took to maintain and repair them?"

Zi Xiaowei smiled, "Then it's even more worthy of being shared with everyone. In the internet age, legends should be displayed openly for everyone to see, rather than hidden away and played with for fun. This is my personal attitude. Only by inspiring a large number of people can the value of a bear anchor be realized. Without this kind of group power, you will be dismissive of the reform ideas I propose."

Lao Chang truly loves cars: "This isn't about money. I'm familiar with the grooves and oil lines inside every engine, just like you've disassembled so many competitors in the workshop. That's why I think you can drive the company forward. But wasting all this hard work will only be grandstanding. What can these people understand?"

Fortunately, Zi Xiaowei was used to coaxing parents: "I'm not asking you to open this place to everyone. Tomorrow, pick ten cars and take them to the track and show them to everyone. Maybe it will inspire a bunch of young people to decide to devote their future careers to cars. This Shelby is good, let's get a replica."

Lao Chang listed all his cars like the back of his hand: "Only test drivers can drive them... No, I drive these cars myself... This 1968 Ford Mustang is also a replica, but this '72 Chevrolet Blazer is the original. I photographed it in North America, restored it, and shipped it back. The engine sounds amazing."

The two of them spent the entire afternoon there, but Zi Xiaowei still sent a message first requesting some decorative changes to the circular driveway.

When night fell, the father-in-law and son-in-law drove out in a red and black convertible Shelby Cobra and a blue and white first-generation Mustang Fastback respectively. The test driver at the door quickly put on his helmet and watched them go with a walkie-talkie.

The tens of thousands of cyclists packed into the semicircle immediately erupted in excitement...

Whether they were huddled on the flat ground, eagerly anticipating the race, or sitting on the steel viewing platforms, they could see from afar the two 1960s supercars, with their striking exterior shapes and colors, gliding onto the test track.

Except for veteran car fans who can name the model at once, most people can only say that it is a classic car.

I raised my phone to take pictures and exclaimed, "Wow, there is such a show. It's so worth it."

But no one expected that these two "old"-looking cars would immediately let out a very pleasant and aggressive roar as soon as they entered the circular driveway, and began to set circles at lightning speed!
The red flags with the words "Changjiang Automobile" and "Ella Automobile" hung on the light poles along the ring road at Zi Xiaowei's request were all carried away by the turbulent air currents...

Throughout the afternoon, all kinds of colorful flags were flying everywhere without anyone noticing!

It's just that Zi Xiaowei, this coward, drove a more stylish Cobra and only reached 150 kilometers on the road. He should just keep healthy.

Being constantly circled by the manic Mustang, the riders thought it was a script, and their blood boiled and they screamed!

The carnival atmosphere was finally set in motion.

Only when you have enough food and warm clothing can you experience such a magnificent scene.

Both of these cars represent the best era of the United States.

(End of this chapter)