This was the first time Xu Yun had ever carried a case full of small gold bars.
It wasn't worth a ton of money, only a few hundred thousand, but the feeling was incredible.
'If I feel this good,' he thought, 'my mom will be over the moon when she gets her gift.'
His mom's birthday was in half a month, and he planned on bringing this case home to her as a gift.
In the eyes of the older generation, gold was the most valuable thing there was.
Xu Yun went to the curb, hailed a car, and headed straight for the nearby Porsche 4S dealership.
The moment he walked in, a saleswoman he'd rate a seven out of ten approached him.
She wore a small white blouse, leaving the top two buttons undone. Her black, hip-hugging skirt looked a size too small, tightly tracing the round, smooth curve of her ass.
Her already long legs, wrapped in black stockings and perched on thin stiletto heels, were all the more alluring.
'Have to admit,' Xu Yun thought, 'there isn't a single unattractive woman working in these high-end shops.'
'It's the same for luxury boutiques and high-end car dealerships.'
'Most of them also seem to have an unwritten rule.'
'A handsome salesman greets the female customers, and a beautiful saleswoman greets the male customers.'
'It's not an absolute rule, of course.'
'Then, while they're showing you the products, they'll call you "handsome" or "gorgeous," feed you a few exciting compliments, and your blood instantly rushes to your head.'
'Buy! I have to buy it!'
'They've got the consumer psyche figured out completely.'
At the very least, Xu Yun was quite satisfied with the saleswoman currently attending to him.
His mood, which had been a solid ten out of ten, was now a twelve.
"Hello, sir. Are you here to buy a car?"
Xu Yun chuckled. "If I wasn't here to buy a car, what would I be doing? Buying groceries?"
"You're quite the comedian, sir."
The saleswoman gave an awkward laugh. "Do you have a model in mind? Or would you like me to show you around and tell you about them?"
"I've already ordered one. I'm here to pick it up today."
Xu Yun said, "The name's Xu Yun. You can look it up."
"Of course, Mr. Xu. Please wait a moment."
When the saleswoman heard he'd already made the purchase, her initial enthusiasm instantly cooled by half.
She went to the front desk to inquire and confirmed that this was indeed the case.
Thankfully, though, it was an order from the auto show.
That meant she would still get a commission, just a slightly smaller one.
Returning to Xu Yun's side, the saleswoman smiled. "I just checked, and you did indeed order the latest model Porsche 911 Red Edition at the auto show a few days ago."
"The car has been prepared for you. It's in the vehicle delivery area. Please follow me."
The saleswoman led Xu Yun to the delivery area.
"Mr. Xu, this is the car you ordered."
The saleswoman said, "You can inspect the car's exterior now. If there are no issues, I'll take you to complete the rest of the paperwork."
"No need."
Xu Yun said coolly, "Just take me to the paperwork. If there's a problem with the car after I get it home, my personal lawyer will be in touch."
The saleswoman was... speechless.
Plenty of men bought Porsches, but very few had a personal lawyer.
This man was no ordinary rich guy.
Once they reached the lounge area, the saleswoman smiled. "Mr. Xu, I need to go prepare the purchase agreement. I'll be right back. Please make yourself comfortable here."
"Alright."
As Xu Yun waited and fiddled with his phone, a message from Ning Qian came through.
[Ning Qian: Are you free tonight? I got my bonus and I'm treating my colleagues to dinner. Want to come?]
Xu Yun hesitated for three seconds before replying with a single word.
[Sure.]
[Ning Qian: Great! I'll send you the time and place in a bit. (*^▽^*)]
[Alright.]
Since he was paying in full, the paperwork was much simpler. He finished signing everything quickly.
"Mr. Xu, the total price of the car is 1.65 million. You've already paid the 600,000 deposit, so you just need to pay the remaining 1.05 million."
The saleswoman asked, "Will you be paying by card or with cash?"
"By card, of course."
After replying, Xu Yun asked curiously, "Does anyone actually bring cash to buy a car these days?"
"Some do, but it's not common."
The saleswoman glanced at the case by Xu Yun's side. "I thought you might have brought cash as well."
"This little case isn't filled with cash. It's gold bars."
Xu Yun smiled, handing her his card. "Go ahead and run it. The PIN is 123456."
The saleswoman was... speechless.
'Are all rich people this casual with their PINs?'
A minute later, the transaction was approved.
At the same time, the System's voice rang out in his mind.
[A car is a man's second home. The Host has purchased his first sports car to Do as You Please, thereby forfeiting the right to feel insecure. Reward: 3,000,000 in cash!]
Card balance: 4.05 million!
In a single afternoon—just one afternoon—he'd made over two million!
That was an amount many working stiffs wouldn't earn in their entire lives.
"Mr. Xu, here is your card, along with the car key."
The saleswoman placed them in a small pouch, handed it to him, and said, "Now I will take you to the vehicle handover."
"Alright."
The two of them went to the delivery area. Following procedure, a staff member presented him with a bouquet of flowers and set off two confetti cannons.
"Congratulations, Mr. Xu, on becoming a distinguished Porsche owner!"
The salesmen and saleswomen on either side of the showroom bowed in unison and said, "We wish you a safe journey, Mr. Xu."
Listening to the chorus of congratulations, Xu Yun was also very happy.
'From now on,' he thought, 'I'm a car owner too.'
After the handover ceremony was complete, the saleswoman smiled again. "Now, I'll accompany you, Mr. Xu, to the nearby vehicle authority to get the car registered and apply for the registration document and temporary plates."
"Alright."
After they both got in the car, the saleswoman watched Xu Yun, who was hesitating to start the engine. "Mr. Xu," she asked tentatively, "you do know how to drive, right? If you're a bit unsure, I can trade seats with you."
"If I couldn't drive, what would be the point of buying a car?"
The only time Xu Yun had ever driven a car was that very morning in Su Mu's BMW, but he couldn't show any weakness now.
The moment his hand touched the steering wheel, the System's voice sounded again.
[In the face of the saleswoman's doubt, the Host feels the urge to Do as You Please and show off his ability. Reward: Intermediate Professional Driver's Skill.]
In the next instant, his mind was flooded with a vast amount of car-related knowledge.
'This system gives out Skills, too?'
The sudden surprise caught Xu Yun completely off guard.
'I thought this system only handed out cash. I never expected it to reward me with a Skill!'
'So smart! So perfectly tailored to my whims!'
"Hold on tight. We're heading out."
Now endowed with a professional-grade driving Skill, Xu Yun gave a confident warning before starting the engine, shifting into gear, and hitting the gas. The movements were executed in one perfectly fluid motion, as if he were a veteran driver with decades of experience.
With a VROOOM, the car shot forward in an instant.
Startled, the saleswoman immediately gripped the grab handle.
Watching Xu Yun handle the car on the road with the ease of a fish in water, his movements so skilled, she finally relaxed.
The window rolled down, and the rushing wind whipped through her hair, stirring her already flustered heart.
Xu Yun glanced over. "A bit fast back there. I didn't scare you, did I?"
"A little, but it was thrilling. You scared me so much I broke out in a sweat. It's getting a little hot in here."
As she spoke, the saleswoman feigned shock and patted her chest, then casually undid another button on her blouse.
The snowy expanse of her chest was suddenly half-exposed, threatening to spill out at any moment.
She also subconsciously shifted her legs, angling them toward the center console. If Xu Yun drove one-handed, his right hand could easily reach out and touch them.
But Xu Yun merely shot a quick glance before turning a blind eye and focusing on his driving.
'Trying to seduce me?'
'This saleswoman is good-looking, has a great body, and her clothes are sexy, but she has a certain... cheap air about her.'
'Tch. I have standards, you know.'
'It's not like I'll sleep with just any woman!'
'Besides, my dance card is already full for tonight. I need to save my energy for later.'