The car continued toward Zhao Rong’s company.
However, after Lin Chu ntioned buying a luxury mansion worth nearly a hundred million, a brief silence fell over the car. For a mont, no one knew what to say.
It was only then that Hou Chengjin truly felt the gap in their net worth. ’Damn it all,’ he thought. ’I originally figured Lin Chu’s net worth was in the nine-figure range, but now it looks like that’s not even close.’
Clearly, Lin Chu wasn’t familiar with Yang City, yet he could casually buy a mansion on a single trip like it was nothing.
What level of wealth was that?
Seeing the silent atmosphere, Zhao Rong broke the ice with a smile, probing gently, "President Lin, are you in investnt? Or perhaps one of those who buys up real estate when the market is low?"
Asking directly what line of work soone was in would be a bit blunt, so this approach was much more tactful.
"I’m just an ordinary consur. A nouveau riche,"
Lin Chu said nonchalantly.
’The best actors aren’t in show business; they’re in politics and comrce. And I’m really starting to get the hang of this role.’
Zhao Rong quickly offered a polite denial. "Not at all, not at all. When your ti cos, you naturally skyrocket to success."
As he exchanged pleasantries with them, Lin Chu gazed at the streetscape outside.
The sidewalks were filled with long, pale legs. ’Is the density of beautiful won in Yang City much higher than in Peng City?’
Probably. Maybe so.
After all, the history and cultural depth were on a different level. One was an old, established luxury city, while the other had only risen in the last thirty years.
A huge advertising screen on the side of the road displayed a slogan like, "Yang City International Auto Show. Over 60 brands, 400 models. Pazhou, Yang City International Procurent Center. We await your esteed presence." A glance at it stirred sothing in Lin Chu.
An auto show... he’d never actually been to one before. Of course, that didn’t stop him from admiring the sleek curves and huge "headlights" in all the news reports. Every auto show reporter knew what the important parts to film were. The caraman deserved a bonus, definitely a bonus.
"Hey, let’s go to the auto show. We’re just in ti for it,"
Lin Chu added with a casual smile.
Show off my wealth!
I have to show it off!
’If you want to fish, you need bait.’
Besides, he was idle anyway.
Lin Chu wouldn’t mind if the dia ran a headline tomorrow like, "Mysterious Tycoon Goes on a Wild Shopping Spree at Yang City Auto Show." It wasn’t a big deal. Hot topics ca and went quickly these days. In a week, at most, no one would rember who you were.
Unless they were there to witness it themselves.
"Then... should we go take a look? Sister Rong, it’s still early. How about we check it out first?"
Hou Chengjin was actually tempted. It was mainly because Lin Chu had suggested it, and he was quite interested in cars himself.
Since their guest had spoken, Zhao Rong naturally wouldn’t refuse. She nodded with a smile, "Alright. I’ll have my assistant buy the tickets."
Lin Chu, in the front seat, was slightly surprised. ’An auto show? A place where they sell cars, and you still have to fucking buy tickets?’
He silently did a quick search.
It was true.
Tickets were 100 for the professional dia day and 50 for the general public day.
He shook his head and smiled, finding it amusing.
These little interactions with the world, these experiences of the unknown, were one of his pleasures. It was even more exciting than going to a nightclub.
...
Once they arrived and had their tickets checked, the three of them entered. Rows of luxury cars imdiately appeared before them.
"Hey, I rember Yang City has license plate restrictions, right? Is that sothing you can handle for , Sister Rong?"
Lin Chu asked casually.
Zhao Rong smiled and nodded. "That’s simple. It’s nothing a little money can’t solve."
She guessed that this President Lin was planning to buy a car on the spot. ’First a house, now a car. What is he up to?’
’This really is the behavior of a nouveau riche.’
’Even if he wants to buy them, does he have to be in such a rush?’
But she didn’t let any of it show on her face, which remained wreathed in a smile.
"Alright, I’ll have to trouble you then."
Lin Chu said his thanks and walked among the new cars, browsing casually.
Lin Chu stopped in front of a fluorescent green sports car and said to Hou Chengjin with a smile, "This car is pretty nice."
It was an Aston Martin, the newest DB12 model released in July. The color was described as Fluorescent Erald Green.
To be honest, the car model was quite stunning in person, wearing a white high-slit long dress and striking poses against the car.
Cara flashes flickered nonstop. Today was dia day, so there were many reporters and livestreaming hosts at the scene.
"Hiss... The one color I don’t like is green."
Hou Chengjin made a joke. He wasn’t a big fan of the Aston Martin brand, and this color sche made it even less appealing.
"Heh, what’s wrong with green? I’m the one who likes to give out the green hats."
Lin Chu continued in his brazen manner. Glancing at the staff counter, he walked straight toward it. "Co on, let’s go buy one."
Hou Chengjin: ???
He glanced at Zhao Rong. The smile on her face remained completely unchanged.
Lin Chu was already sitting in the staff area, asking for the price directly. The base price was 2.688 million.
A saleswoman explained with a beaming smile.
After flipping through two pages of the brochure, Lin Chu couldn’t be bothered to waste any more ti. "I’ll take one. Can I drive it off the lot today?"
After getting an affirmative answer, he placed the order and paid.
Soone would handle the paperwork and contact him once it was done.
Once the purchase was complete, Lin Chu dusted off his hands and left. The whole process didn’t even take ten minutes.
This calm and collected deanor, as if he were buying cabbages at a supermarket, made Hou Chengjin truly envious. He was filled with jealousy.
’I both want and don’t want a friend like this.’
’Who could stand being provoked like this every day?’
However...
Hou Chengjin had thought that was the end of it. The car was bought; they would just look around for the rest of the ti.
He never expected that this was only the beginning.
...
"Huh? This one looks pretty good too. A Ferrari 12Cilindri. I don’t have this one in my garage."
Lin Chu’s eyes were drawn to a bright red, brand-new Ferrari sports car. It was beautiful, truly beautiful. So he paid for it, purchasing his second car of the day.
It wasn’t expensive either.
Base price: 5.98 million.
Hou Chengjin: ...He was speechless.
He really had nothing left to say.
...
For the third car, Lin Chu chose a comfortable vehicle for daily use: a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the latest 2024 four-seater model in pure black, a business color.
’When my net worth was in the tens of millions, I drove a rcedes.’
’It’s ti for an upgrade now.’
The base price was 6.91 million. No waiting, available for pickup on the spot. The dealer even threw in the full set of registration docunts, plus the license plate.
Now that was so excellent service.
Bought it.
...
After a tour, that was pretty much it. This was enough.
Lin Chu then turned back and went to the Wuling booth. He bought a Hongguang Mini EV—the new 2024 Macaron model, a two-seater electric car—and he specifically chose pink.
Price: 41,800.
Then he chuckled. "This little car is cute. I’ll use it for grocery runs."
Hou Chengjin: ...He was tired. ’Just let the world end.’
’I really can’t fucking keep up with your train of thought anymore.’
’Unbelievable.’
He now looked as if he had completely given up and was just going with the flow.
Zhao Rong had followed along the whole ti, the smile on her face barely wavering, but now she too found it sowhat amusing.
’Confird. This is a real big shot.’
As the old saying goes, "At seventy, one can follow the heart’s desires without overstepping the boundaries."
But if your net worth was seven billion—hell, not even seven billion, just seven hundred million—you could also follow your heart’s desires without overstepping any boundaries.
"Why don’t you pick one? Don’t just stand there watching."
"I’m paying."
"You’re making feel a little awkward."
"You didn’t want the Richard Mille, so I’m buying you a car today. If you refuse this too, then I won’t invest in your company either."
Lin Chu looked at Hou Chengjin with a mischievous grin as he spoke.
Hou Chengjin’s heart skipped a beat. ’Hey, there’s sothing in it for ?’
He was about to politely decline, but after hearing what Lin Chu said, he couldn’t very well refuse anymore.
A strange association ford in his mind—it was like going to the supermarket to buy water. It would be rude to just drink it yourself without buying a bottle for the person with you, right?
But... was this really the sa thing?
Zhao Rong glanced at Lin Chu, still smiling. ’President Lin said that only to President Hou, which ans there’s nothing for .’
’That’s... normal, I suppose.’
’After all, how long have they known each other?’
...
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