A Gift for My Husband

Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, it was already the end of June. The scorching summer heat blanketed the capital.

In the blink of an eye, Chen Qi had already been in the city for a month. It had been a fulfilling month for her—studying finance during the day, working at her brother's Tengsheng headquarters in the afternoon, and learning to drive with her sister-in-law at night.

Her efforts had paid off. She could now skillfully handle an Audi A4, and she had successfully passed three driving test sections. With only the final section left, she was on the verge of getting her license. Given its simplicity, she had no doubt she would pass. The exam date was already set, and knowing she'd have her license in less than a week put her in a great mood.

That afternoon, Song Yanxi pulled her aside in a hushed tone.

"Xiao Qi, come out with me for a bit."

"What's up, sis-in-law? Why all the secrecy?"

"You don't know? Your brother's turning thirty in a couple of days."

"Of course, I know. Doesn't he just have a bowl of longevity noodles with you at home every year?"

"This year is different."

Chen Pingsheng had never been big on birthday celebrations. At most, he'd call up Zhang Tao and a few others for a couple of beers and some barbecue at a roadside stall.

But this year, Song Yanxi had a special gift in mind.

She handed the Audi keys to Chen Qi. "From today, this car is yours. Once you get your license, we'll handle the ownership transfer."

"You don't have to give me a car so soon!"

"If I don't give it to you now, I can't give your brother his gift."

After saying that, Song Yanxi pulled her to the underground parking lot, jumped into a sleek white Panamera, and sped off from the office building.

"Sis-in-law, my brother's thirtieth birthday is a big deal. What kind of gift are you planning to give him?"

Chen Qi was curious. After all, her brother didn't seem to lack anything. He already had a car, lived in a cozy villa, and had no shortage of clothes, belts, or watches. What could possibly pique his interest?

"Hehe," Song Yanxi chuckled. "Men have three great loves—making money, beautiful women, and..."

"My brother already has a stunning wife like you, so he's obviously not interested in other women. That leaves the third one..."

"Cars?" Chen Qi guessed, recalling how often she heard people say that.

"Exactly! All men love cars, and your brother is no exception," Song Yanxi replied. "I love this Panamera, and he knows it. That's why he gave you the Audi and let me drive this one. But lately, I've caught him secretly browsing for cars on his phone. Clearly, he wants a new one."

Chen Qi immediately got excited. "Sis-in-law, you're planning to buy my brother a new car?"

"Yep! It's the only gift that will truly make him happy."

"Do you know what he likes?"

"Of course! He's been looking at SUVs, the really big ones."

Song Yanxi had been paying attention. She already had a target in mind and had brought Chen Qi along for a second opinion.

Chen Qi had no clue what her sister-in-law was planning until they arrived at the dealership.

But what kind of 'opinion' could she possibly give?

The first car they looked at was a Range Rover Autobiography 3.0L LWB.

One look at this car, and she was blown away.

There wasn't a woman alive who could resist a man driving a Range Rover.

Even the name alone radiated dominance.

The salesperson went all out with the introduction, treating them with the utmost respect—after all, they had driven in with a Panamera. If they could afford that, buying a Range Rover would be a piece of cake.

"We have a black one in stock. The final price is 1.68 million yuan, the best deal you can get."

Song Yanxi was pleased. She knew her husband would love it.

However, she had done her research. While the Range Rover was undeniably stylish, its reliability wasn't on par with similarly priced BBA (Benz, BMW, Audi) models.

They needed to see more options.

Luxury dealerships were often clustered together, making it convenient for customers to compare.

Her top three choices were already set, and the Range Rover was just the first stop.

The second car? Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Personally, Song Yanxi felt it didn't look as good as the Range Rover.

The G350 was priced similarly to the Range Rover, but the G500 started at 2 million yuan.

And the AMG G63? A whopping 3 million yuan.

That was way over budget.

Still, it wasn't entirely out of reach.

She currently had 7 million yuan in her account. The investment in the cold storage business in Shijingshan was all funded by Chen Pingsheng, so her money remained untouched.

With no financial pressure, plus 2 million yuan expected from the next dividend payout, her little 'secret fund' would see another major boost.

If she didn't spend money on her husband, who else would she spend it on?

She decided to check out the third car before making a final decision.

"Sis-in-law, does my brother really need such an expensive car?"

The Panamera was already quite flashy. If he rolled up in a G-Wagon or a Range Rover, she could already picture the stunned faces of their relatives back home during the New Year visit.

"He's a business owner now. He needs a proper car to close deals."

The third car?

A car she really loved.

In fact, part of the reason she wanted to see it was personal.

Of course, she was also certain that her husband would love it too.

Because no man could resist the allure of a Bentley Continental GT Convertible.

A white 4.0T V8 convertible, priced at 3.5 million yuan.

If it were for herself, she wouldn't be willing to splurge this much.

But for Chen Pingsheng?

Different story.

He had poured all the fruit shop's profits into her account, even handing over future earnings. As his wife, she couldn't just sit back and do nothing.

If she was going to spend big, she might as well fulfill his dream of owning a supercar.

That was what a wife should do.

"Sis-in-law... Don't tell me you're actually buying this Bentley for my brother?"

Chen Qi gulped. Her brother's low-key personality didn't seem like a match for a flashy Bentley convertible.

"What do you think? Gorgeous, right?"

Did she even have to ask?

If a guy pulled up in a Bentley Continental GT to pick her up, she'd melt on the spot.

Chen Qi hesitated. "Sis-in-law, isn't this... a bit too extravagant? I think the Range Rover is already great. Compared to this, 1.68 million feels like the budget option."

It was true—everything was relative.

She had thought the Range Rover was pricey, but now? It felt downright affordable.

The salesperson seized the moment.

"A Range Rover is great, no doubt, but the Bentley Continental GT is the ultimate dream car for any man."

They had already figured it out—these two weren't buying for themselves.

They were choosing a gift.

If they could dismiss a 1.68-million-yuan Range Rover so casually, pushing them toward a 3.8-million-yuan Bentley wasn't impossible.

Song Yanxi hesitated.

Spending 1.68 million was easy. 3.8 million? That was serious money.

But damn, the car looked incredible.

Screw it.

For her husband's thirtieth birthday, he was getting his dream car.

Before she could change her mind, she swiped the card.

After some customization, the final price was 3.8 million yuan.

And to top it off? She even ordered a car cover, ready to unveil the surprise on his birthday.