Chapter 153 - Got To Buy A Good One

Xia Lei ended his workday two hours early and left the company with Liang Si-Yao because he was afraid that the 4S store would be closed by the time they got there.

What kind of car do you like, Senior Disciple? Dont hold back; Ill buy whatever you like, said Xia Lei as he drove his Great Wall H6.

Liang Si-Yaos cheeks were pink. Youre really buying me a car?

Whats going on? Were already on our way there and youre still asking me this? teased Xia Lei.

But Why buy me a car? Liang Si-Yao wanted an answer to her question.

Xia Lei replied without a second thought. Were family. I earned some money so its only natural to get you a car.

Were family seemed to mean something else to Liang Si-Yao, for her face reddened further as her heart warmed.

Oh, right, can Master drive? said Xia Lei, I want to buy him a car too.

Liang Si-Yao blinked flirtatiously at him. Buttering him up? Youre in too much of a rush now, arent you?

Xia Lei was confused.

He cant drive and dont buy any gifts for him. You know what hes like - hell nag at you for buying him expensive things, said Liang Si-Yao.

You can stop me now but Ill go buy something later. I cant not buy him anything thought Xia Lei to himself.

What do you want to sneaky-buy for my dad?

Huh? Xia Lei looked at Liang Si-Yao in surprise. You know what Im thinking - are you a roundworm in my stomach or something?

Fine, calling me a roundworm? This roundworm will bite you! Liang Si-Yao reached to scratch at Xia Leis tummy.

The Great Wall H6 weaved slightly on the road. Xia Lei reached to hit Liang Si-Yaos hand in nervousness. He smacked her hand away from his stomach but her hand landed on his that place instead.

Liang Si-Yao seemed to have been hit by a bolt of electricity and withdrew her hand.

Roundworms were nothing compared to that thing.

Xia Lei grew embarrassed too and changed the topic. Thats right, you havent told me which car you wanted yet. Were almost at the store.

The road before them was lined with 4S stores; Audi, Volkswagen, Great Wall, Chang An and exclusive shops with exclusive cars.

Liang Si-Yao thought for a bit and said, Then Ill get the same as you - the H6.

Xia Lei shook his head. No, no, its too cheap.

Youre the boss of the company and you drive a Great Wall H6. If you get me a better car, what will the employees think of us? said Liang Si-Yao.

Xia Lei smiled. I want to change my car too. The car is a show of assets in doing business and has to be respectable. China isnt like Europe or America; the Chinese are the most pride-conscious people on this planet. A client may lose confidence in talking about a 10,000,000 deal with me if I drive just a 100,000 yuan H6. If I drive a good car, however, it will look like Im capable and business talks would go more smoothly. Youre my assistant - the company and myself will be proud if you drive a good car. Thats why I have to buy you a nice car.

Youll be proud if I drive a nice car? Liang Si-Yao spoke in a small voice.

Yeah, so have you thought about which car youd like? urged Xia Lei.

Liang Si-Yao closed her lips, and a faint smile appeared in their corners.

The Great Wall H6 went past the Volkswagen 4S store, then past the Audi 4S store and finally stopped at a BMW 4S store.

Liang Si-Yao looked at the signboard of the store and asked in surprise, Youre buying me a BMW?

Get out of the car; dawdle any longer and the store will be closed, nagged Xia Lei.

Xia Lei alighted but Liang Si-Yao stayed in the passenger seat. The good car shed been thinking of was just an Audi; shed not expected that Xia Lei would bring her shopping in a BMW store.

Xia Lei walked around the bonnet and opened the door for Liang Si-Yao, then dragged her into the BMW store.

The people at the door greeted them politely but when they saw the Great Wall H6 parked outside the store, their expressions subtly changed to scorn and skepticism. A lowly Great Wall driver coming to buy a BMW? Their gazes landed on Xia Lei and Liang Si-Yao and their next thought was that he was here to impress a girl by taking her to look at expensive cars.

Sure that he couldnt afford it, the sales representatives did a perfunctory job and let Xia Lei and Liang Si-Yao look around the showroom by themselves without bothering to explain any features of the car models.

Two sales representatives in office skirts gossiped in a corner.

This guys not bad. Hes quite handsome but his way of getting girls is a minus point, said one quietly.

Theyre both willing parties. Id like a handsome guy like that to be pulling the wool over my eyes too but all I get are weirdos. The other sales representative had an odd expression on her face.

Heh, I bet that guy will take the girl to a hotel after they leave our shop.

Then hell tell her that hell be sure to buy her a BMW when hes made it rich. Heh heh.

Oh, and then

Hee hee hee

The two sales representatives chattered on while Liang Si-Yao picked her car. The BMW 316Li was 210,000 yuan and up. She was satisfied with the price and the design and the nice car she was thinking of was also in this price range.

This one, said Liang Si-Yao. She turned but saw that Xia Lei was looking at the BMW M6 next to it so she waved at the sales representatives for assistance.

How troublesome. Its all just an act - do they have to make it so realistic? The sales representative grumbled in dissatisfaction but still walked over.

When they walked over, Liang Si-Yao asked, Do you have this car in red?

Yeah. You want it? said a sales representative flatly.

Nn, Ill ask my friend. Liang Si-Yao walked to Xia Lei.

The two sales representatives started gossiping again.

Hah, how daring - hes looking at the M6.

Is he going to say that hell buy her the M6?

Hell definitely say it, but only after he gets the money. Hee hee.

Shh, dont let them hear you.

Liang Si-Yao went to Xia Leis side. She could see his eyes shining as he admired the BMW M6. She glanced at the price and sucked in a breath of air - 2,000,000!

This cars a beaut. Xia Lei clicked his tongue in appreciation.

Of course it is; its 2,000,000! My heart cant take this. Liang Si-Yao pulled Xia Lei by the hand to the BMW 316Li which she had her eye on and said, This one will do. I think its quite good.

Xia Lei glanced at it. How can this one do? It doesnt suit you.

The two sales representatives exchanged glances, then looked at Xia Lei, the contempt in their eyes becoming more apparent than before.

What do you want to buy for me, then? asked Liang Si-Yao in exasperation.

Xia Lei pointed at the BMW M6 and said, Ill buy you that one.

No, no, thats too expensive! I dont want it. Liang Si-Yao shook her head so hard it looked like a baby rattle.

Xia Lei was unmoving. Im going to buy you that car.

I really dont want something so expensive. It wasnt that easy for you to earn that money and the company still needs

A sales representative cut Liang Si-Yao off. Hey, have you decided already?

The other grumbled, Do you have to pretend and act like its real? Waste of time.

Xia Lei frowned. He could now see that the two sales representatives were looking down on him, and didnt think that he could afford good cars. He had endured slights like this in the past but now, he was not the same and he would stand this treatment no longer. Before he could say anything, however, Liang Si-Yaos temper flared.

What is this attitude? said Liang Si-Yao angrily, Dont want to sell? Lei, lets go somewhere else to buy cars.

The two sales representatives exchanged looks and though they did not say anything, their eyes seemed to say Arent you just looking for an excuse to go? Well, you can go now!

Call your manager, said Xia Lei instead.

One of the sales representatives raised her voice to call, Hey, Manager, someones calling for you.

A middle-aged man walked over and looked Xia Lei over. What is it, sir?

This M6. You have it in red? said Xia Lei.

Yes, we do, said the middle-aged man.

Good. I want a black one and a red one. Cash. All procedures to be done in-store, said Xia Lei.

Yes, yes, Ill get someone to bring out the red car immediately for you to have a look at it. Our service is the best, sir. Picking us is the right choice, said the middle-aged man excitedly.

The two sales representatives seemed to have turned to stone.

I have a condition, however, said Xia Lei.

Please tell us, sir. We will fulfil all your requests, said the middle-aged man respectfully.

Them. Their attitude made my friend and I uncomfortable. Ill buy two of your cars but I want them to use their clothing to wipe the cars, said Xia Lei.

The middle-aged man glared at the two sales representatives. What are you two standing there for? Go wipe the car! Be careful - youll have to pay if you scratch the paint!

The two sales representatives froze, then slumped towards the M6. They removed their jackets and wiped at the car tyres, too afraid to wipe the cars body.

Liang Si-Yao pulled at Xia Leis hand and said quietly, You didnt have to do that.

I couldnt stand them making you angry so Im teaching them a lesson on your behalf. They wont look down on others next time, said Xia Lei.

Xia Leis words touched Liang Si-Yaos heart deeply and the way she looked at him changed. She hesitated, just a bit, then took hold of his arm gently as a sweet smile blossomed on her face. Youre so good to me.

Xia Lei smiled. He didnt move because the arm she was holding was touching something soft and it made him rather nervous.

The two sales representatives grumbled as they wiped.

I dont get these rich people. Did you ever see anyone driving a China-brand car to come buy a BMW M6?

Nope. Sigh When can I meet a man like that?

Wipe the car. Stop dreaming.

Sigh

Two BMW M6s - purchase price, plus taxes, plus insurance totalled 4,500,000. Xia Lei did not feel the pinch when he spent that money, though. Money earned was meant to be spent so how can those who not use money hope to earn more money? Besides, Liang Si-Yao had been his loyal aide since the beginning and had put in just as much effort into making Thunder Horse Manufacturing successful.

An hour later, the two brand new - so new they didnt even have license plates yet - red and black BMW M6s drove out of the 4S store slowly on the roads. The red one was, of course, being driven by Liang Si-Yao and the black by Xia Lei. Liang Si-Yao usually drove at higher speeds but this was her first time driving a car as expensive as this one so she was being extra careful. Xia Lei was in no hurry either and he followed her as they made their way slowly to her place.

Xia Lei tasked one of the 4S store workers with driving his Great Wall H6 back to Thunder Horse Manufacturing. The car would now be made available for company use.

In the red BMW M6, a red-faced Liang Si-Yao spoke to herself, Now all thats missing are those three words. When will he say them to me?