Chapter 195: The Joy of the Wealthy

Chapter 195: The Joy of the Wealthy

"You're right."

After expressing her opinion, Ye Xiaoxiao eagerly ate her food.

A good kid enjoys every bite.

Qu Miao, however, ate with a cool, detached air. Even though they were eating the same meal, Ye Xiaoxiao's food seemed to taste better.

Ye Xiaoxiao finally understood why Qu Miao was so thin—this guy just didn’t eat well.

However, Qu Miao didn't waste food; he just made the meal seem unappetizing.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked at her empty lunchbox and then at Qu Miao, who was still struggling with the greens in his bowl. She decisively said, "Take your time, I’m heading out."

Qu Miao nodded coolly and continued chewing his greens.

...

Lu Hanchuan finally made time to take Ye Xiaoxiao car shopping before her school started.

Buying a car these days wasn’t easy, and dealing with unreliable dealers could lead to getting scammed. But Lu Hanchuan didn't have such worries.

In the capital, no one dared to scam him—they probably hadn’t been born yet.

"What kind of car does our Xiao Xiao want?"

Ye Xiaoxiao lit up: "Can I really say? I like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan."

She was joking, but Lu Hanchuan seriously considered it.

"Uh... I was just joking."

Lu Hanchuan looked up: "What’s a Cullinan? I’ve only heard of the Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. It’s hard to find, but not impossible. We’d have to wait—it’s not available here."

Ye Xiaoxiao was almost in awe.

She had said it casually, but Lu Hanchuan actually knew his luxury cars.

The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur he mentioned was limited to 50 units worldwide, costing £300,000. Was this really just about waiting?

The life of the rich was beyond her imagination.

Ye Xiaoxiao sat in the passenger seat and, seeing him still deep in thought, urged Lu Hanchuan to drive.

"Let’s go check it out. Hurry up!"

Lu Hanchuan started driving.

Lu Hanchuan had a friend who dealt in luxury cars from various brands. His friend’s dealership was the largest luxury car consignment shop in the capital.

Lu Hanchuan must have given a heads-up beforehand, as the two of them entered the store directly after getting out of the car.

A good-looking young man was waiting inside.

It was clear at a glance that he was a businessman, with a very different vibe from Lu Hanchuan's military background.

Ye Xiaoxiao looked up, trying to remember if she had seen this person before.

Lu Hanchuan introduced her: "This is Shang Qing."

Shang Qing greeted them warmly, "Brother Lu, Xiao Xiao."

Xiao Xiao felt like she had been promoted in rank again.

"Xiao Xiao, what kind of car do you like? You can sit in and try it out. I have a full range of models here."

Xiao Xiao: "Are your cars selling well here?"

Shang Qing: "It's all thanks to my buddies for their support."

Not many people are buying cars. Shang Qing's business has grown big and strong, first by his buddies' patronage, and second by their promotion.

Xiao Xiao nodded with an 'I get it' look.

Domestic cars are still pretty limited, and most of the cars displayed in the store are imported.

Shang Qing is a top-notch salesman, knowing every car like the back of his hand.

Xiao Xiao also spotted a 1980s Santana, which is considered a luxury car these days, priced at over two hundred thousand.

Her head spun, "How many siheyuans could this buy?"

Lu Hanchuan had no idea where Xiao Xiao's obsession with siheyuans came from. As Shang Qing went on and on, he headed straight for the white Santana.

He nudged Xiao Xiao into the driver's seat, "Take it for a spin."

"Ah?"

"Relax, I'll be in the passenger seat."

Xiao Xiao gripped the steering wheel tightly.

"You sure you want this one?"

This isn't about picking the right one, but the priciest one.

Lu Hanchuan said with a chuckle, "Xiao Xiao, let's do Shang Qing a favor. The big boss is helping us pick a car, so we should go for something pricey."

Xiao Xiao instantly felt at ease: "You make sense."

As she drove off, Xiao Xiao forgot all about the price.

Luxury cars are so cool!

Happy!

The staff watched nervously as the two drove off, beads of sweat on their foreheads.

"Boss, aren't we following? What if there's a scratch..."

Shang Qing smiled, "Then of course Colonel Lu will pay for it."

This was Xiao Xiao's first time on the road besides exams, but she drove very smoothly, probably because she hadn't forgotten what she learned.

Lu Hanchuan encouraged, "You're driving very well, practice more when you go back."

Xiao Xiao was very nervous, "It's an honor to practice with a two hundred thousand car."

Lu Hanchuan leaned back in a relaxed posture, "It's not that pricey; we can swing it."

Back in the store, Lu Hanchuan had Shang Qing handle the paperwork.

Shang Qing was quite the smooth talker, "I think your vibe matches this car perfectly."

Ye Xiaoxiao raised her beautiful eyebrows, "Where does it match?"

"High-end, elegant, and classy."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Subtle luxury with depth?"

"Alright, enough with the wordplay, let's grab a bite."

Lu Hanchuan wrapped an arm around her and led her away.

Shang Qing shook his head slightly behind them, tsk, tsk, tsk, thinking, such possessiveness.

Shang Qing picked the restaurant and picked up the tab.

Lu Hanchuan had thrown him such a big deal, so it only made sense for Shang Qing to foot the bill.

A savvy businessman like Shang Qing would naturally insist on paying.

"The paperwork will take a week; I'll deliver it to you then."

"No rush; I don’t even have my license yet."

Shang Qing shot Lu Hanchuan a surprised look.

Lu had told him about this two weeks in advance.

At first, he thought Lu Hanchuan was just wooing a girl—gifting cars and houses seemed par for the course.

But after today, he realized things were way more serious than he’d thought.

Lu was head over heels.

At dinner, Lu Hanchuan turned down a drink, saying, 'I’ve got to drive later.'"

Shang Qing glanced at Ye Xiaoxiao.

Truth be told, Ye Xiaoxiao could hold her liquor; in her past life, she’d often gather friends for a round of baijiu.

But Lu Hanchuan cut in, "She doesn’t drink."

Shang Qing had to shelve the idea of uncorking a fine bottle.

The meal was relaxed, filled with easy conversation.

After dinner, Lu Hanchuan didn’t drive Ye Xiaoxiao back to Old Master Song’s.

Ye Xiaoxiao glanced out the window, "You’re not heading back to base today?"

"Took the day off; I’ll head back tomorrow."

"So, where are we headed now?"

She didn’t know her way around here.

Lu Hanchuan doubted whether Ye Xiaoxiao could even find her way after buying the car.

"Xiao Xiao, let's grab a detailed city map first."

"Huh?"

"This is the route to your school area."

It was only then that Ye Xiaoxiao realized, "You're heading back to the school district compound? That's good too. I happen to be going back to school tomorrow."

Lu Hanchuan simply thought that place felt cozier.

Moreover, both of their things were there, making it more convenient to stay.

"Do you need to do something at school?"

"To get my bicycle."

Lu Hanchuan: "Sell it?"

"No way, I still need it for school!"

After saying this, Ye Xiaoxiao asked somewhat nervously, "My car is nicer than the principal's—is that okay?"

Lu Hanchuan: "I think it's fine."

"I'll probably end up in the newspaper, huh?"