What?
Xu Yanxia thought she had misheard.
He wanted to buy her a car?
She hurriedly said to Lu Jingming, "I don't need a car. You don't have to buy me one."
But Lu Jingming replied, "You are the Quality Director of Jiushan now. You’ll inevitably need to go out for work, and having your own car will be more convenient. After all, Uncle Li and Uncle Zhao might not always be at the house when you need them."
"No," she quickly countered, "I can just take a taxi. Truly, there’s no need to buy me a car! This is far too expensive!"
She knew all too well that this wasn't just any ordinary dealership; it was a showroom for a world-renowned luxury brand. Even the cheapest model would cost hundreds of thousands!
Lu Jingming continued, "But my mother wants to buy this for you. She specifically called me today to tell me to bring you here. She said it's your bonus for the family banquet."
"In that case... why don't you talk to your mother?"
Xu Yanxia thought for a moment. "Is Mrs. Lu available to take a call right now?"
Lu Jingming had already taken out his phone and started a video call with his mother, Mrs. Shen. "She should be. She’s having dinner with my aunt and uncle tonight."
The video was answered quickly, and Mrs. Shen’s elegant, jewel-adorned face appeared on the screen. Judging by the background, she was at someone’s home; a large landscape painting hung on the wall behind the sofa.
"Son, is something the matter?"
Lu Jingming gave an affirmative hum. "I'm at the dealership with Xiao Xia. She has something she wants to say to you."
With that, he handed the phone to Xu Yanxia.
Xu Yanxia took it and immediately said to Mrs. Lu on the other end, "Ma'am, I understand your kindness, but Chairman Lu already gave me a bonus last night. You really don't need to be so formal."
Mrs. Lu frowned and feigned annoyance. "So, you’ll take something from Jingming’s father, but not from me? What, did he give you more than I did?"
"No," Xu Yanxia said with a smile, quickly adding, "It's just that your gift is too valuable. Besides, you just ordered those clothes and shoes for me a few days ago. I can't keep accepting such expensive things."
To put it mildly, those clothes and shoes alone must have cost at least six figures.
"What's so valuable about this?" Mrs. Lu said with a laugh. "To tell you the truth, Xiao Xia, what the Lu family gained from that banquet thanks to you is worth far more than what I’m giving you. You’ve earned this!"
"Besides, you're working as a director for Jingming now. You'll be running back and forth every day; it's just more convenient to have your own car. Don't be a stranger, or I'll truly be upset!"
Without giving her another chance to refuse, she gave a final instruction. "Alright, have Jingming take you to pick one out. Goodbye."
Xu Yanxia was left speechless. "Goodbye, Ma'am," she managed to say before handing the phone back to Lu Jingming.
He took the phone back and said with a smile, "My mother is right. What the banquet brought to the Lu family is worth much more than what they’re giving you. Don't be polite with her. With her temper, she really will be unhappy if you refuse."
Fine.
Xu Yanxia had no choice but to unbuckle her seatbelt and follow him out of the car.
It seemed President Lu's car was automatically registered as a VIP vehicle at every high-end establishment in the city. Before they even reached the main hall, the sales manager had already come out to greet them.
"Welcome, President Lu," the manager said with a smile.
Lu Jingming didn't waste words, introducing Xu Yanxia immediately. "This is Ms. Xu. We’re here to pick out a car for her today. Please show her some recommendations."
"Hello, Ms. Xu."
The sales manager immediately greeted her. "Welcome. My name is Gao; you can call me Xiao Gao. I wonder, what kind of models do you usually prefer?"
As they spoke, the group entered the dealership. The spacious showroom was brightly lit, with various display cars arranged neatly, each exuding an aura of luxury.
Xu Yanxia could only reply, "I don't have any particular preference. It's mainly for daily commuting in the city, so utility is the priority."
Lu Jingming added a supplement for her, "Focus more on something suitable for a lady."
"Understood."
Xiao Gao immediately led Xu Yanxia around the showroom.
"Our brand has always been world-renowned in the luxury market for high quality, high performance, and high-tech features. Whether it's a flagship sedan, a sports coupe, or an SUV, we emphasize handling and sporting DNA."
"For example, this model over here is a pure electric vehicle that our female clients quite like. The sticker price is 1.6 million, but with the current exclusive subsidies, you can have it for under 1.5 million. It’s perfect for female clients who value technology and a quiet ride."
Xu Yanxia was stunned.
"Under 1.5 million"... what a bargain.
While that amount of money might be nothing to the Lu family, this was a gift from Mrs. Lu. She would have to be out of her mind to choose such an expensive car!
Furthermore, the brand and price of a car meant nothing to her. To her, as long as it could drive, carry passengers, and occasionally haul some gear, it was enough.
She made an excuse, "Is this pure electric? I might drive to neighboring cities sometimes and I’m worried about the range. Do you have other recommendations?"
"Of course," Xiao Gao immediately led her to another vehicle. "This is a classic gasoline model. We have plenty in stock. The engine is exceptionally smooth, it drives very steadily, and it feels very luxurious. You can have this one for about 800,000."
Eight hundred thousand.
Xu Yanxia nodded and turned her gaze toward other cars.
Observing her reaction, Xiao Gao quickly introduced another nearby model. "If you prefer a more stylish and sporty look, you might consider this four-door coupe. It's beautiful, and it goes from zero to a hundred in just 4.3 seconds. It's a lot of fun to drive. You can have it for under 800,000."
Xu Yanxia was speechless again.
Another "under 800,000."
Seeing that this was turning into a waste of time, she simply said to him, "The thing is, although I've had my license for a few years, I haven't driven much. Especially with the road conditions here in Rong City—you know how congested it gets during peak hours. Since I’m a bit rusty, I’ll inevitably have some minor accidents. Why don't you just show me your cheapest models? That way, I won't feel so burdened while driving."
Uh...
Caught off guard, Xiao Gao couldn't help but glance instinctively at Lu Jingming.
He had thought that with President Lu's arrival, he was about to close a massive deal. He never expected this beautiful woman to specifically ask for the cheapest car.
...Could it be that the Lu Group was facing a financial crisis?
That shouldn't be possible!
Just a couple of days ago, he had seen on the news that the Lu Group had accompanied a major economic delegation to Europe and signed several massive contracts...
Or perhaps...
Did this woman not know President Lu's true identity?
Were they playing at some "commoner romance"?
But President Lu was driving a Maybach S680. If this girl had any idea how much that car cost, surely she wouldn't be asking for the cheapest thing on the lot?
