Gao Naiyun's face showed a momentary surprise, as her calm and gentle smile instantly froze.
Chang Zhiqing acted as if she had seen nothing, dragging her slippers along and stretching in a huge yawn. Without looking back, she said, "I'm heading back... Oh, by the way, I'd suggest getting a firmer mattress; it's better for the back."
Having said that, she left the room, shutting the door behind her.
"What on Earth is she talking about?" Yang Ruoqian looked bewildered, clueless as to why Chang Zhiqing would suddenly say something like that.
He shrugged it off, thinking that people who've just woken up tend to say weird things.
Twenty minutes later, after having a quick breakfast, Yang Ruoqian opened the door to find Chang Zhiqing, dressed in formal attire, waiting outside.
Yang Ruoqian gave a whistle as he took in the sight of Chang Zhiqing's long legs wrapped in 15D black stockings. "What's the occasion? Why so formal today?"
"Cut it out," Chang Zhiqing said, but her eyes showed no annoyance. "What brand of car are you planning to buy? Have you made a reservation?"
After considering the budget and available reimbursements, Yang Ruoqian decided, "Audi. No reservation needed. Just looking for available models." He then checked his belongings and added, "Call a ride, and let's go."
Chang Zhiqing took out her phone, mumbling, "For a so-called director, I feel more like an assistant or secretary now..."
"Our company is still in its early stages. More responsibilities fall upon the capable," Yang Ruoqian responded. His initial reason for giving Chang Zhiqing the title was to let her, a newcomer, relax while playfully messing with the company operations. He added casually, "You're so competent; a little extra work won't hurt."
Chang Zhiqing, flattered by the compliment, pressed the elevator button and asked, "Are you sure you don't want to hire someone in finance to help manage the accounts?"
"We'll see. Right now, I can manage everything on my own."
...
At the entrance of the car dealership, Yang Ruoqian and Chang Zhiqing were immediately greeted by an eager salesperson.
"Hello! Looking for a car?" The saleswoman had been eyeing the entrance expectantly. Seeing the two enter, she approached them with a welcoming smile. "What model are you interested in? Let me show you around!"
While Yang Ruoqian's attire wasn't particularly high-end, car salespeople often find customers like him to be the best. He appeared to be someone with some money but not a lot – the ideal customer who can afford a car but would likely finance it.
The salesperson introduced herself warmly, "I'm Chen Duo, one of the sales representatives here. May I know your names?"
Yang Ruoqian glanced at Chen Duo, replying succinctly, "Just call me Mr. Yang."
Seeing his demeanor, Chen Duo became even more convinced of her initial guess and persisted, "Would you like a tour?"
Yang Ruoqian scanned the showroom and pointed at an A8L, nodding, "Tell me about this one."
Starting with the A8? Not only was the salesperson surprised, but even Chang Zhiqing was taken aback.
With that amount of money, shouldn't you be recruiting a professional team, poaching some top-notch broadcasters, or promoting Gao Naiyun?
What's the point of buying a car? What's its use?
However, sales representative Chen Duo had a different reaction — were these two just here to talk big and not actually buy anything?
People who buy this car are either bosses who need understated luxury for personal use or it's a company car for official use.
As for the real second-generation rich (often referred to as 'rich kids'), they generally look down on the basic version of the A8.
Looking at the couple in front of her, neither seemed to fit the profile of typical buyers of this car.
But after all, Chen Duo, with ten years of sales experience, still had a good service attitude.
She opened the car door and began explaining the details of the vehicle's specifications.
Perhaps thinking that Yang Ruoqian couldn't afford it, she even quoted a price.
"Complete service included, 750,000 yuan."
After listening to the sales pitch, Yang Ruoqian understood that this was a basic version of the A8.
He accessed a system panel and asked if this configuration of car was eligible for reimbursement.
[Meets reimbursement standards.]
With that in mind, he decided to test the system's limits a bit more.
Yang Ruoqian closed the car door and pointed to another A8 nearby that seemed to have higher specifications, asking, "What about that one?"
Chen Duo's face faltered for the first time. She was increasingly sure that the couple had no intention to purchase and were merely window shopping.
How could they, at their age, possibly afford such a luxury car?
If they were truly wealthy 'rich kids', why would they only consider this tier of luxury?
In a 4s store, sales are tied to commissions, and no one wants to waste valuable time missing out on genuine customers.
Just then, another customer arrived at the entrance – a middle-aged man, slightly balding, wearing black-rimmed glasses.
Without a second thought, Chen Duo called over a junior staff member from the front desk in a commanding tone, "Lu Shuyuan, come here and assist these two."
Without even looking back, she quickly made her way to greet the new potential customer.
Chang Zhiqing was taken aback for a moment and then retorted indignantly, "What's the meaning of this? Looking down on us just because we ask about the car?"
The saleswoman's attitude was initially quite good; why the sudden change?
"She thinks we can't afford it," Yang Ruoqian said, shaking his head slightly.
Chang Zhiqing turned and asked incredulously, "What do you mean by 'she thinks'? Are you really planning to spend close to a million on a car? Won't the company go bankrupt?"
"Girl, don't worry too much about the company's fate. Can't you just be a good, laid-back, and relaxed employee?"
On the other side, the intern saleswoman Lu Shuyuan hurriedly wiped her hands clean and attentively started introducing the higher-end car to Yang Ruoqian.
Her attire was impeccable, her posture elegant, her face pretty, and her explanation professional... For an intern, Lu Shuyuan seemed even more competent than Chen Duo, the seasoned saleswoman of ten years!
However, just after a brief introduction, the system's cold voice appeared again.
[Does not meet reimbursement standards.]
"Is it that hard to let me have a small advantage?"
Having no interest in a car he couldn't purchase, Yang Ruoqian waved his hand to interrupt Lu Shuyuan, signalling her not to continue.
She immediately stopped her pitch, smiling without a break, "Which other model would Mr. Yang like to know about?"
From their brief interaction, Yang Ruoqian had one impression – this intern's sales skills were top-notch.
She spoke crisply and clearly, never confusing. Her dignified image and graceful manners made even a common business attire look elegant on her.
However, he couldn't shake the feeling that she seemed a bit sidelined in the store.