Chapter 340 - 216: A Flex Worth Making (Part 2)

"Instead of worrying about the car, I think you should focus on getting Uncle Lu sorted out first," Liang Chaoyun teased. "Otherwise, he won’t let you leave the house for the next race."

"Don’t even mention it. If I had the skills for that, I would’ve dealt with him ages ago."

"Uncle Lu is really something else. You’re a grown man, but he’s still so strict with you. Even Youyou’s family isn’t like that."

"He’s dead set on me going back to inherit the family business. I told him I just want to have fun for a couple more years, but he won’t have it."

Lu Chongyi ranted on, clearly full of resentment.

Qin Youyou leaned in and whispered in Lin Jiang’s ear,

"Brother Yi’s family is in the import-export trade. There are few in the entire country who can compare to them."

’So we’re in the same business.’

"No wonder he wants to buy this car. He’s definitely got the means."

"He’s definitely rich, but Uncle Lu is strict, so he’s not like other heirs. Aside from his thing for sports cars, he doesn’t have any bad habits, and he’s even got a goofball attribute."

"A goofball attribute? I really don’t see that."

"That’s mainly because you’re here. With a stranger around, he has to put on an act. When he’s just with us, his goofball attribute is off the charts."

Qin Youyou grew more animated as she spoke:

"When he first came back to the country, Uncle Lu made him work at the family company. His base salary was 1,000, but his perfect attendance bonus was 100,000. In order to get his spending money, he didn’t dare be late even for a day."

Lin Jiang didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Rich people certainly have their ways."

"And guess what happened in the end?"

"I don’t know."

"After being in the country for a while, he learned that a salary of 1,000 was below the national standard. So he went to my older sister and asked her to sue his dad for violating labor laws."

"He’d pull a move like that?"

"He’s got plenty of wild moves, but they rarely work out."

"He’s really had it rough."

"That’s why we all say that even though Brother Yi’s family is rich, he was raised so strictly that he’s actually pretty sheltered."

Lin Jiang glanced at Lu Chongyi out of the corner of his eye. ’Looks like even heirs have their own problems.’

Soon, all the seats in the venue were filled.

There were also many foreign reporters, their long-lens cameras all set up. The scale of the event was unprecedented.

Around ten o’clock, the venue lights dimmed, and spotlights focused on the display platform.

Just then, a man in a suit walked onto the stage and gave a brief nod to the audience.

"Welcome, friends, to today’s launch event. My name is Wang Zhenhong, and it is my pleasure to introduce to you the world’s one and only... Bugatti Voice of the Dark Night!"

As he finished speaking, Wang Zhenhong personally pulled the red velvet cloth off the sports car.

Wow...

Upon seeing the car’s true form, a wave of gasps erupted from the crowd.

The sound of camera shutters clicked like falling rain.

The front end still carried Bugatti’s signature family design, but many of the details had been changed.

For any supercar enthusiast, the differences between this car and the others were apparent at a single glance.

In addition, it also incorporated many classic design elements. Combined with the all-black exterior, its visual impact was undeniable.

Although Lin Jiang was a big fan of sports cars, he hadn’t studied them in great detail.

’But damn, it’s cool.’

’Compared to this, my Maybach really does look like an ordinary family sedan.’

"It’s so awesome! I have to get my hands on this car!"

Lu Chongyi clenched his fists in excitement, a look of pure fascination in his eyes.

The gasps and applause lasted for several minutes before gradually dying down.

Wang Zhenhong then highlighted the vehicle’s performance and some of its special features.

’But in Lin Jiang’s opinion, none of that was very practical.’

’No matter how incredible the performance is, you can’t go over the 60 mph speed limit unless you’re on the highway.’

’But driving it on the highway defeats the whole purpose.’

’Because this thing is uncomfortable to drive, and with no one on the highway, you can’t experience the joy of flexing.’

’Still, when you spend this much money, it’s a matter of ’I don’t have to use it, but you have to have it’.’

After about fifteen minutes, Wang Zhenhong finished his spiel and the performance overview. Next came the eagerly awaited pricing announcement.

"I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for this, so I won’t keep you in suspense any longer."

Wang Zhenhong stepped to the side, gesturing to the large screen behind him.

"The price for this special edition Voice of the Dark Night is... 126 million!"

As he spoke, the car’s price appeared on the large screen.

Everyone in the room gasped.

The price was far beyond what anyone had expected.

They had expected the car to be priced between 80 and 90 million, definitely not over 100 million.

To think it would be sold for the astronomical price of 126 million!

Lu Chongyi’s brow furrowed. He had prepared 80 million. If he scraped some funds together, 90 million wasn’t out of the question.

But a price of 126 million was far beyond what he could afford.

On the other side, Zheng Jianghe’s expression was just as grim.

His financial power was comparable to Lu Chongyi’s, and he had prepared a similar amount.

Given their influence and connections within their circle, they could probably scrape the money together if they had some time.

But to them, no matter how special the car was, it wasn’t worth it for over 100 million. It wasn’t like their money grew on trees.

The murmurs of astonishment lasted for a few minutes before the room fell quiet.

"You may now confirm your intent to purchase on your mobile devices."

After Wang Zhenhong spoke, a countdown timer appeared on the large screen.

There was only a ten-minute window to register interest. After confirming the number of potential buyers, their eligibility would be reviewed to determine the final owner.

Lu Chongyi held his phone, hesitating to make a move.

Mentally, he had already given up at the 126 million price tag.

"Brother Yi, are you giving up?" Liang Chaoyun asked.

"This price is way over what I was prepared to pay. It’s not worth it."

"It might not be worth it, but it sure is awesome," Xu Pingchuan said.

Lu Chongyi was tempted, but the price was just too much for him to accept.

"At that price, Zheng Jianghe probably can’t afford it either," Liang Chaoyun said. "As long as *they* don’t get it, I don’t care who does."

Lu Chongyi wanted to buy this car for two reasons. First, to show off and display his status. Second, to build the club’s reputation and put CTC in its place.

In his mind, as the chairman of the PRC, this was his responsibility.

But alas, the price was too high, so he had no choice but to give up.

But like Liang Chaoyun said, as long as it wasn’t someone from CTC who bought it, he was fine.

"Chairman Zheng, it’s your time to shine," Xu Chaoqun taunted.

Zheng Jianghe gave Xu Chaoqun a cold look.

"Wasn’t your Chairman Lu dead set on getting it? I’ll just have to bear the pain and let it go. Besides, CTC is stronger anyway. We don’t need things like this to prove it."

"That guy is so infuriating! I really want to kick him!" Qin Youyou grumbled.

"It’s not a big deal. Calm down," Lin Jiang said.

"Our PRC lost the last race, and they’ve been arrogant ever since. Now that Brother Yi isn’t buying the car, we can’t get back at them."

"Are you eligible to buy it?" Lin Jiang asked.

"Nope. The asset verification alone requires 60 million. I don’t have that kind of cash."

"Then have Brother Yi register. Even if you lose, you can’t lose face. At least put up a front for now."

"Bro, don’t joke around. What if my overall rating ends up being the highest and they pick me to buy it? I can’t come up with that much money."

"There’s a chance of that happening, but the probability isn’t high," Lin Jiang said. "After all, over a hundred people are eligible. Even if some drop out, there will still be plenty left. It’s worth a shot."

"Whether or not you want to save face here is up to you."

"Brother Yi, I think it’s worth a try," said Liang Chaoyun.

"There are so many heavy hitters waiting in line. It’s unlikely your rating will be the highest."

"It’s a flex worth making," said Xu Pingchuan.

"And even if you do get picked, worst-case scenario, we all chip in and buy the car."

After a moment of thought!

Lu Chongyi, phone in hand, said:

"Let’s do it!"