Chapter 51: Luxury Cars

Soon, Xia Yu arrived at the entrance of Longchang Auto Dealership.

To avoid any awkwardness, Xia Yu had called Liu Tianci in advance to confirm that Liu Tianci had already informed Wang Rong, so Xia Yu could go directly to him.

At the front of Longchang Auto Dealership, Xia Yu observed the expansive showroom through the glass doors, noting that the dealership was quite large, with an area of at least 2,000 square meters.

Without lingering, Xia Yu went straight inside.

Once inside, Xia Yu headed directly to the front desk. He wasn't planning to look at each car individually, which would waste his time, especially since he wasn't familiar with the cars of this era. It was better to have Wang Rong recommend a car; with Liu Tianci's introduction, there shouldn't be any risk of being swindled.

As Xia Yu entered the dealership, someone noticed him. However, seeing Xia Yu's age and assuming he wasn't there to buy a car, the sales staff hesitated about whether to approach him. When they saw Xia Yu walking straight to the front desk, they decided to wait there for him.

"Hello, miss, may I ask where the general manager is?" Xia Yu asked with a smile.

Hearing Xia Yu's direct inquiry about the general manager, the saleswoman was momentarily stunned but politely responded, "Sir, may I ask what you need from our general manager? Do you have an appointment?"

"I don't have an appointment, but my friend called your general manager, so I came directly," Xia Yu replied.

Upon hearing this, the saleswoman appeared a bit uncertain, her smile becoming forced.

At this moment, another staff member nearby took a good look at Xia Yu and asked tentatively, "Sir, may I ask if your surname is Xia?"

Xia Yu turned to the person and nodded with a smile, "Yes, I am Xia."

The staff member blinked in surprise but quickly regained composure and said, "Mr. Xia, please wait a moment. I will go call our general manager right away."

With that, she hurried to the general manager's office. Before Xia Yu arrived, she had just heard the general manager's instructions to notify him if a Mr. Xia came by, so she didn't immediately realize that the Mr. Xia in question was a young man.

Seeing her colleague's reaction, the saleswoman's attitude quickly became warm, and she promptly offered Xia Yu some tea.

Before long, a young man in his twenties approached Xia Yu quickly. Xia Yu stood up hastily.

"Hello, I am Wang Rong, the general manager of Longchang Auto Dealership. Are you Mr. Xia Yu?" the young man introduced himself with a smile. His eyes flickered with a hint of surprise at Xia Yu's age.

Xia Yu extended his hand and shook Wang Rong's hand, smiling as he replied, "Yes, I am Xia Yu. Hello, Mr. Wang!"

"Hello, Mr. Xia. It's a pleasure to meet you. I was eager to meet you after receiving Tianci's call. I didn't expect you to come so soon. Haha, it's my honor!" Wang Rong said with a hearty laugh.

As Wang Rong mentioned, he and Liu Tianci were good friends. This morning, he received a call from Liu Tianci introducing a friend who wanted to buy a car and asked him to recommend a good vehicle. Liu Tianci also shared some basic information about Xia Yu, such as being the owner of *Jiuding Daily*, and requested Wang Rong to help Xia Yu obtain a driver's license quickly.

Wang Rong was surprised by the information about Xia Yu, especially since *Jiuding Daily* was the best-selling newspaper in Hong Kong. He hadn't expected its owner to be so young, which confirmed Liu Tianci's description of him as a young talent.

"Mr. Wang, you're too kind. It's an honor to meet you, especially since you run such a large dealership," Xia Yu praised Wang Rong, smoothly offering compliments without any hesitation.

"Haha, Mr. Xia, let's go to my office for some tea," Wang Rong invited.

Xia Yu glanced at his watch, looking troubled as he said, "Mr. Wang, I have too many things to handle these days. I only have time this morning, so let's look at the cars first. We can chat next time."

Wang Rong quickly waved his hand, indicating that Xia Yu's concerns were unnecessary, and gestured for him to follow, "Please, Mr. Xia."

Xia Yu agreed and followed Wang Rong in a specific direction.

While walking, Wang Rong asked Xia Yu about his preferences. Xia Yu briefly mentioned needing a business vehicle that was comfortable and elegant but not too flashy, with good quality. Additionally, Xia Yu specified that he preferred German cars and not Japanese ones.

After considering Xia Yu's requirements, Wang Rong took him to a few cars and stopped in front of one, saying, "Mr. Xia, take a look at these cars."

Xia Yu began to examine the cars, showing interest.

The major German car brands—Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen—were all represented here. Noticing Xia Yu's interest, Wang Rong started explaining, "Mr. Xia, this model is a popular Mercedes-Benz model that has gained worldwide fame in recent years. It features..."

"This one is a BMW..."

...

Listening to Wang Rong's continuous explanations, Xia Yu occasionally nodded, contemplating the options.

Xia Yu was familiar with these brands from future knowledge and memories. The renowned German "Big Three": Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

Volkswagen is more mainstream, and while Audi is a luxury brand, it's younger and less advanced compared to BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

BMW, although a luxury brand, is relatively younger compared to Mercedes-Benz, which is considered the inventor of the automobile and is regarded as the most successful high-end car brand in the world, belonging to the Daimler Group with superior technology and safety.

For a businessman like Xia Yu, the more understated and sophisticated Mercedes-Benz suits him better.

The Mercedes-Benz model in front of him was a classic model that had recently been revamped, the Mercedes S-Class, a newly improved fifth generation that had already become popular worldwide.

Thus, Xia Yu focused his attention primarily on the Mercedes.

Noticing Xia Yu's shift in focus, Wang Rong emphasized the Mercedes model.

Although this Mercedes S-Class didn't look as appealing compared to future models, Xia Yu decided to overlook this factor, considering that in the future, he might be able to buy a car company and create his own ideal vehicle.

For now, he had to make do with what was available.

"Mr. Wang, I'll take this car. How much is it?" Xia Yu said without hesitation.

Wang Rong thought for a moment and replied, "This car is priced at 270,000. Since you're a friend of Tianci, you're my friend too, so I'll give it to you for 220,000!"

Xia Yu didn't haggle. He wasn't sure if Wang Rong was overcharging him, but if Wang Rong were reasonable, he wouldn't cheat Xia Yu for a few thousand dollars, which would risk offending Xia Yu and Liu Tianci.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang."

"By the way, I heard from Liu that you can help with obtaining a driver's license. Could you assist me with that?" Xia Yu asked again, considering it a crucial matter.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xia. Tianci told me. It's a small matter. I'll ensure all the paperwork and the license are ready by 4 p.m. this afternoon. Just come to pick up the car," Wang Rong assured, seemingly treating it as a minor task.

Xia Yu was pleased, realizing that Wang Rong must be quite capable. Managing such a large dealership likely meant he was from a prominent Hong Kong family.

"Thank you very much!" Xia Yu said gratefully.

Xia Yu then proceeded to sign the contract and pay for the car. Seeing that it was getting late, he declined Wang Rong's invitation to stay and directly returned to his company.