You’re getting married, I’ll buy the car

Not far from the wedding planning studio was a large 4S dealership that sold both Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. Outside were two Audi A6Ls, one Volkswagen CC, and a Passat; inside, a row of sedans lined the showroom.

Eddie motioned for CK and the others to wait outside. He entered the dealership, and a salesman approached. Eddie said, "Where's your boss? I want to buy a car."

The salesman, thinking, Is this guy a bumpkin who thinks he can see the boss?, still forced a smile: "Sir, I'm the person to see if you want to buy a car."

Eddie replied, "I want to pay in full for a top‑spec Audi A6L, right now by card. I think the boss should come out to meet me."

In China's booming economy and with domestic brands rising, more customers are paying cash. But a full‑cash purchase of an Audi is still rare in smaller cities like Pingcheng—most buyers rely on loans.

The salesman smiled awkwardly, then called out the boss.

The dealership's owner was a young man of about 34 or 35, wearing a smart casual suit. As he shook Eddie's hand, a Vacheron Constantin watch flashed on his wrist—an aura of youthful success radiated from him.

"Hello, I'm Duan Lei, owner of this store," he introduced. "You're buying an A6 in cash?"

Eddie pulled out his Montreal bank gold card and said, "I want one—top-spec, imported version. You have one, right?"

Duan was taken aback—he'd been running the shop for two years but never had a buyer ask for an imported A6. This model's popularity among official government fleets is massive, and the domestically built Audi A6 has suppressed the prestige of its imported sibling in China. The imported version is actually shorter by 90 mm and lower by 20 mm, offering less interior room, which is less appealing to domestic buyers.

But where the imported A6 shines is in refinement. It features tinted power windows, a revised engine with better acceleration and top speed, and most importantly, comes with Audi's patented quattro all-wheel-drive system—providing double the traction and greater control on complex roads and during steering or braking.

Because of import tariffs, an imported A6 top-spec 2.0 L model goes for around ¥650,000 RMB.

Seeing Eddie's Montreal bank gold card, Duan's pupils constricted. He recognized it—Montreal Bank gold cards are only issued to clients with at least €20 million in assets. Duan's attitude immediately warmed. "Imported A6, huh? You're in the right place. I guarantee this dealership in Pingcheng has one."

Eddie called his brother-in-law, explaining the car was a gift for his sister's family, and that he wanted the imported version because his brother-in-law loved it—his desktop wallpaper was even that car.

While they waited for the brother-in-law, Eddie took the A6 for a spin.

The Audi A6 is a top-tier model, and the imported version felt even better than the domestic one. The interior isn't over-the-top luxurious, but thoughtful and user-centric—in the same way a Yamaha piano feels different from a regular piano. At first glance, they're similar, but once you play, the difference in tone becomes clear.

Duan saw Eddie nodding in approval and knew the sale was secure. "Eddie, if you're sure you want this car, we can negotiate the price a bit."

Eddie got to his main point. "That deal is fine. But I have a favor to ask."

"Absolutely," Duan replied eagerly.

Eddie continued, "Our county's A6 fleet mostly comes from your dealership. I'm looking for six red Audis—A4 or A6—for a wedding convoy in a couple days. Could you help?"

Duan realized Eddie's real reason for coming. "Let me guess—you came by to find a convoy, and bought one car as a bonus?"

Eddie laughed. "More or less. I already wanted to buy a car for my brother-in-law anyway. I figured now's the perfect time."

He explained CK's wedding convoy mishap.

Duan grinned inwardly—he'd heard many were called rich or second-gen heirs, but Eddie's gesture to buy an imported car to support a friend's wedding convoy couldn't be beat. Moved, he clapped his chest. "Brother Eddie, trust me. I'll have that convoy arranged today. Lead car is a white A8, followed by eight red A6s—this will be stunning!"

Typical convoys are six cars—symbolizing smoothness and success—but eight cars add extra "luck and wealth."

With that, the issue was resolved—much smoother than Eddie expected. He'd even prepared to pay Duan for the service, but it wasn't necessary.

Soon after, Eddie's sister and brother-in-law arrived. Seeing the gleaming imported A6, the brother-in-law exclaimed, "Wow—you actually bought this?"

Eddie smiled: "It's a gift for you and my sister—your family didn't own a car, and it'll be much more convenient for you."

His brother-in-law works at a local factory as a buyer and stayed on-site because he couldn't afford a car. He'd long wanted one but lacked funds. After hearing what Eddie gave, he realized his little brother-in-law had indeed struck it rich.

"I— I don't know what to say. This feels too much," he shuffled his hands nervously. A ¥600,000+ car felt like it cost too much for him to drive—any scratch would be thousands gone!

Eddie understood the weight of money and how a full wallet boosts confidence. He had been the less privileged one once—now things had turned around.

The card was charged and the transfer completed. They began the title transfer, and Duan gifted them a set of extras: maintenance cards, seat covers, air-fresheners, and more.

In under an hour, the deal was done. Eddie's sister and brother-in-law stood stunned. Duan handed them the keys, and they were still processing it all.

"You'll need to leave the car here for now. We'll handle the paperwork; you apply for the plates yourselves," Duan said. They nodded.

Eddie left the 4S dealership and returned to the café where CK and the others were waiting. CK was on his phone, scrambling to arrange things.

"All set," Eddie said with a grin. "Lead car is an A8, followed by eight A6s. You happy now?"

CK stared in disbelief. "Are you kidding? Xiao Ou, this is huge!"

Eddie pointed at the 4S dealership entrance. "That's Duan Lei. He runs car clubs and groups. Pulling them together was easy—SO EASY."

Lili, Lou Muqing, and the rest were equally astonished, staring at Eddie in awe.