America: Starting with Daily Intelligence

Chapter 247 Visiting the Crown District

After arranging these things, Zhang Ailun drove to the Crown District and greeted Olivia, whom he hadn't contacted for several days.

Olivia: What a rare visitor! It's been so long since you've come to see me. I thought you'd found someone new and forgotten your old flame.

Zhang Ailun: Don't say that. I've been very busy lately, which is why I haven't had time to visit you.

Olivia: How come you have time to engage in group sex at villa parties?

Zhang Ailun: ? ? ?

After glancing at the photo sent, she couldn't help but gasp. Jennifer had betrayed the leader. Had their relationship become that close?

Admit your mistake decisively to the other party.

Zhang Ailun: In fact, I haven't stopped thinking about you for a single moment.

Olivia: Don't try to fool me, you definitely have something else to tell me.

Zhang Ailun: You're so smart, darling. But you must have made money on stocks too, right? Shouldn't you thank me?

Olivia: You're a multi-millionaire, do you really care about my small profit? But I should thank you properly, darling!

Zhang Ailun: How are Gates and David doing working in the Crown area?

Olivia: I knew you were here for work. Those two kids are very hardworking; I haven't seen them slacking off at all. Coincidentally, one of my clients crashed a Rolls-Royce yesterday and is about to sell it to a junkyard or used car dealership. Is that why you're here?

Zhang Ailun: That's good. You said there's a Rolls-Royce for sale in the wealthy area? What price are they planning to sell it for?

Olivia: Come here and I'll tell you.

Zhang Ailun: Guess what? I'm already waiting for you outside the rich neighborhood.

Olivia: !?

Zhang Ailun drove to the Crown District and parked next to it. Soon, he saw Olivia arrive. Her curly hair was tied up, and she was wearing an office lady outfit with long legs in black stockings. She looked neat and capable.

I walked over and greeted them, somewhat surprised, "How did you get here so quickly?"

"I just happened to be passing by and stopped by to see you. What, aren't you welcoming me?" Zhang Ailun said with a smile.

"Welcome, of course you're welcome, my big boss." Olivia said with a forced smile.

The leader pondered for a moment. Someone with such a sarcastic and unpredictable attitude should just be beaten up in person.

He immediately opened the car door, pulled her inside, and launched a fierce attack amidst Olivia's gasps!

Security personnel from the villa area quickly heard the shouts and rushed over. "Hey! Ma'am, what's going on here?"

"Nothing happened, everything is fine."

Olivia blushed, straightened her hair and clothes, and quickly explained to the officer, "I was just flirting with my boyfriend, officer, that's not illegal, is it?"

"Of course it's not illegal. But you'd better find a secluded place." The officer's lips twitched, and he turned away helplessly, thinking that a business opportunity had opened.

Watching the police officers leave, Olivia turned back and glared at the leader, saying irritably, "Are you crazy? There are surveillance cameras here."

Is it illegal?

Zhang Ailun remained unfazed, his expression nonchalant. "Perhaps some people, seeing my impressive performance, will invite me to their homes tonight. They'll reward me with $4000!"

Olivia raised her middle finger sharply to show her attitude.

He said meaningfully, "You seem much more stubborn than usual today. Did those girls from yesterday leave you exhausted? So all you can do is be defiant?"

The Grand Master was furious. "I'll just take a rest."

"That would be for the best," Olivia scoffed. Turning to get into the car, she directed, "Drive, sir. I'll be your navigator and give you directions."

"I know how to get there." Zhang Ailun had already figured out the Crown District thoroughly. He stepped on the gas and drove into the community, arriving at his workplace.

"This is where you usually work. You're such a bad boss, you've never even come here once. It's basically those two kids who come to work here," Olivia said.

Zhang Ailun was speechless. He parked his Wrangler beside him, got out, and saw the Rolls-Royce Cullinan with its front end completely destroyed. The windows were shattered, and the front tires were gone. If it were repaired, it could fetch some money as a used car.

"This is the Rolls-Royce that the owner is selling. It's a 21-year-old Cullinan, and the original price was around $39."

Olivia said, "Even though it's been wrecked like this, and the owner is willing to sell it, it will cost at least $15 if you're planning to tow it away."

"Where did we crash?" Zhang Ailun asked, puzzled.

Olivia shrugged and said, "It's a bit complicated. The owner was driving under the influence of alcohol on a suburban highway when he collided with a pickup truck that belonged to his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend's father. That's the gist of it."

Wait a minute.

The homeowner's girlfriend's ex-boyfriend's father?

Zhang Ailun felt like his CPU was about to burn out, puzzled, "What does this have to do with the other party's father?"

Olivia leaned closer and whispered, "The homeowner discovered that his girlfriend was still in contact with her ex-boyfriend, frequently exchanging messages. He initially thought her ex was trying to steal her away, and in a fit of anger, he hired someone to teach him a lesson. However, after the misunderstanding was cleared up, it turned out that it wasn't her ex-boyfriend chatting with her, but rather his father. It was only then that the ex-boyfriend found out that his ex-girlfriend had been seeing his father while they were dating, and that they had maintained contact even after their breakup."

"The last two victims were drunk at the bar and drove straight to their ex-boyfriend's father, crashing into his car on the way! The girlfriend was also in the car at the time, and they started fighting on the road. Now the homeowner, the ex-boyfriend, and his father are all in the hospital and may face criminal charges."

"..."

Zhang Ailun clicked his tongue. "No wonder it's the land of freedom, America."

"Even so, the owner never considered breaking up with his girlfriend. He even asked her to help sell his car." Olivia exclaimed, "How could someone like that exist?"

"If you're interested in this car, I'll call the owner right now," Olivia said.

"Of course I'm interested, but $15 is just too expensive. The market price for a used Cullinan of this older model is only around $20 to $25," Zhang Ailun said.

Vehicles are consumables, depreciating in value every day. A new Cullinan might cost around $500,000, more expensive than a private jet, but many older Cullinans in used car dealerships are priced at around $100,000.

"Okay, I'll help you negotiate the price." Olivia smiled slightly. "As compensation, you should understand what I want."

"...!!"

Looking at her hands taking advantage of his pectoral muscles, Zhang Ailun realized that his attack might have backfired. Instead of suppressing her desires, it had aroused her longing.

He immediately said, "Darling, as long as you give me a discount, I'll be there whenever you need me."

With a profit of $100,000, I'll be yours.

With a profit of $150,000, you shouldn't treat me like a human being!

Anyway, the Grand Master doesn't end up losing out. He just squeezes me dry.

"You said it yourself."

Olivia was very satisfied with the leader's attitude and immediately called the owner, who answered quickly.

"Hey, Miss Olivia, someone wants to buy your Cullinan. Yes, it's the owner of our community's outsourced recycling center. But the price might be a bit lower than expected. He's willing to offer $8. That's quite a lot, considering the car is badly damaged, the engine has problems and needs major repairs, and the subsequent maintenance will cost a fortune. There are also transfer fees and license plate fees to pay. Yes, Mr. Ansa probably doesn't want to see it again."

Olivia used sweet talk to quickly win the other party over. After hanging up, she gave the leader a reassuring look, "She's willing to accept at least $8-10, and she'll be here soon."

"Olivia, my God." Zhang Ailun immediately hugged her and kissed her.

Olivia readily agreed. If it weren't for the nearby cameras and the fact that it was still working hours, she would have dragged the leader into the grove and exploited him relentlessly!

Not long after, the homeowner arrived on a balance scooter.

She looked young, around 17 or 18 years old, wearing a matcha green casual vest that revealed her belly button and abs, denim shorts, AJ sneakers, a purple ponytail, Persian cat-like eye color, and a snow-white face, radiating youthful and vibrant energy.

Holy crap.

This little guy is really adorable.

She is charming and beautiful.

No wonder the homeowner likes her so much!

"Hi! Olivia!" The other person came up to her, hopping and skipping as she got off her hoverboard, which cost at least $5.

"Hello, Miss Olivia." Olivia smiled slightly and introduced, "This is the owner of the recycling center, Humbert Juan King."

"Hello, Mr. Kim," Olivia greeted him politely, extending her hand.

Zhang Ailun remained expressionless. "Hello, Miss Olivia, what do you think of the price I offered?"

Olivia frowned, looking somewhat troubled, and said pleadingly, "Could you add another $2? My boyfriend said he'd let me handle all the money after the car is sold."

Zhang Ailun smiled slightly: "No."

"..." Olivia was somewhat speechless. "Fine, $8, I'll sell you this wrecked car, cash only!"

"Are the vehicle documents and other paperwork all in the car?" Zhang Ailun asked.

"I don't know, maybe," Olivia said. "Can't a transfer of ownership be processed without the necessary documents?"

"Yes, but it has to be scrapped and sold as scrap metal. It can no longer be driven on the road."

Zhang Ailun said without batting an eye, "Besides the engine, carburetor, and three tires, your Cullinan still has some value. The frame and chassis are basically unusable."

"Okay, I don't really understand, but all you need to do is give me $8 in cash." Olivia shrugged and conceded.

"Please wait a moment." Zhang Ailun turned around, unlocked the Wrangler, opened the door, and took out a handbag. Under her astonished gaze, he unzipped the bag and calmly pulled out several stacks of Franklin.

He handed it to Olivia and took out another piece of paper, on which he wrote a transfer agreement.

He chuckled and said, "Okay! Please sign the contract. The $8 in cash is yours, and the car is mine."

Olivia stared wide-eyed at the handbag full of US dollars, speechless for a long time. She took the pen and signed her name.

She tossed her hair back, her large, watery eyes fixed on the leader. "Wow, you're so rich! Is running a recycling center that profitable? Actually, no one's home right now. Would you like to come over for a bit?"

Zhang Ailun declined, saying, "I'm sorry, I have other things to take care of. Finding a tow truck also takes some time. Perhaps another day?"

Olivia said disappointedly, "Okay, my villa isn't far from here. Olivia knows where it is; you can find it by following her. If you change your mind, you can come find me!"

After taking the money, he turned around, got on his Segway, and left.

Olivia greatly admired the leader's persistence. "Darling, now that you're so wealthy, what are your plans?"

"Perhaps trying to go on a date with this pretty girl is also part of my plans?" Zhang Ailun said half-jokingly.

Olivia immediately raised her middle finger.

He took out his phone and contacted Gates and David to ask if they were at work.

Gates: Boss, we're out collecting cans in our garbage trucks, what's up?

Zhang Ailun: Call a tow truck back. There's some trash in the Crown area that needs to be disposed of, and a Rolls-Royce that needs to be recycled. Remember to have it transported to Old Pick's repair shop for repairs.

Gates: OK.

Having finalized the business deal, Zhang Ailun asked Olivia, "Isn't there a client here who has previously worked on oil well extraction?"

"You mean Mr. William who lives in the East End? He did try to drill for oil before, but it seems he wasn't successful." Olivia nodded, then asked curiously, "You're not thinking of drilling for oil too, are you?"

"In fact, I did buy a ranch in the countryside and am currently looking for someone to process the oil extraction permit. I'm still missing a drilling rig platform. I heard that he is interested in selling his equipment. Can you help me contact him?" Zhang Ailun said with a smile.

"sure."

After listening, Olivia took out her phone and contacted the homeowner. After communicating for a while, she nodded with satisfaction and said, "Come with me. Mr. William's son is home. He can handle the negotiations with you. We can go and visit them directly."

Zhang Ailun got into the Jeep Wrangler and drove Olivia to the eastern part of the wealthy district. They soon arrived at her residence, which was also a luxurious villa.

Olivia parked her car on the side of the road, got out, and rang the doorbell.

Soon the security door was opened, and a skinny, pale man with a disheveled appearance, shirtless, and panda eyes walked out. He looked like he had been smoking too much tobacco.

"Hey, what do you need?" the young man asked, yawning.

"Hello, I heard that Mr. William is interested in selling his drilling rig platform equipment, and I would like to come and have a look," Zhang Ailun said.

"Oh, I don't think my dad mentioned this to me. But the drilling equipment is parked in the backyard of the warehouse. Come with me." The owner thought for a moment, then readily agreed and led the two to the backyard, unlocking the warehouse door with his fingerprint.

Inside, there was a somewhat dilapidated, dusty platform truck.

Zhang Ailun examined it closely and found that the overall structure was quite complete, with PDC alloy steel drill bits, drill rods, and rotary steerable drill tools all included.

He immediately said with satisfaction, "I want to buy this drilling rig. How much are you willing to offer for it?"

The young man hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know much about market prices. Maybe I should ask my dad."

He turned and went inside to make a phone call to the owner. After a brief conversation, he quickly came out and said, "Two alloy steel drill bits, $3 each, $6 each; 1500 meters of drill pipe, $15; drilling tools, $15; platform truck, $20. Give me $56, and you can take it."

Olivia looked at Zhang Ailun, "Is this price reasonable?"

"That's reasonable." Zhang Ailun immediately agreed. After all, a 1500-meter drilling rig platform like this would cost at least 120 million yuan on the market, so he readily handed over the cash.

"May I ask what you're going to do with these?" the young man asked curiously after taking the money.

"Dude, it's a diamond oil well, of course," Zhang Ailun replied with a smile.

"Really? Good luck. My dad bought it but never managed to extract any oil from it; he's itching to sell it." The young man laughed.

(End of this chapter)