Chapter 83: Not as Important as a Game?

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Not as Important as a Game?

Manager Lu hadn’t replied yet, but Li Xiao jumped in, "That would have to be the BMW X3 and X5!"

"Those are the two most classic SUVs. They’re BMW’s top sellers. The BMW X5 sells about ten thousand units a month nationwide, and that’s a car that costs over 600,000 yuan!"

Xu Wu saw how she rattled off the facts as if they were family heirlooms. She knew Li Xiao’s family owned a BMW 5-series, so it made sense she had done her homework on the brand.

’Someone like me, who drives a Volkswagen Golf, doesn’t usually pay attention to these things!’

She nodded, about to say she understood, but then heard Manager Lu say sheepishly, "President Li, the best-sellers aren’t the BMW X3 and X5 anymore."

The three women asked in unison, curious, "Then what is?"

Manager Lu sighed. "It’s the AITO M9. A car with an average price of 550,000 yuan!"

"How is that possible?" Li Xiao reacted instinctively.

’How can a BMW 4S dealership be selling cars from another brand? Besides, for a car with an average price of 550,000, maybe you’d have a slim chance of outselling the BMW X5. But to sell better than the BMW X3? Is there any justice in the world?’

Manager Lu explained with a wry smile, "It’s true. We can’t even get enough M9s to sell. We can’t keep up with deliveries!"

Their curiosity successfully piqued, the group followed Manager Lu to another section of the dealership, where several Hongmeng Intelligent Selection cars were on display.

Li Xiao asked, "Why would a BMW dealership have cars from another brand on display?"

Manager Lu explained, "BMW sales have been poor, so our boss is planning to sell the dealership. The next owner plans to turn it into a Hongmeng Intelligent Selection Car dealership, so they brought the cars in early to start selling."

"And you know what? They’re really selling much better than the BMWs. We’ve sold dozens of them just this week."

’Well, now I don’t even have to make the introduction myself.’ Gao Yue listened happily from the side. This was much better than her explaining it; it would save her the trouble of arguing with Li Xiao later.

Just then, Xu Wu pointed to an elegant sedan in a shade of cosmic red and asked, "What car is this?"

Manager Lu said, "The one you’re looking at is the Xiangjie S9. It’s an all-electric executive sedan, equipped with the latest ADS 3.1 intelligent driving system, the full-powered Turing chassis..."

He spoke for a full ten minutes about the high-tech features alone!

’I remember when I used to look at traditional car brands, all they could talk about was engine horsepower, whether the interior was genuine leather, and the acceleration time. They never had this many new technologies to discuss!’

She was starting to get tempted and asked how much the car cost.

Manager Lu explained, "There are three trim levels, with prices ranging from 399,800 to 449,800 yuan."

Xu Wu hesitated...

Li Xiao could see she genuinely liked it and said from the side, "This car is a bit pricey. A BMW 5-series is around this price, right?"

Manager Lu gave a wry smile. "President Li, the base price for your BMW 525 is under 300,000 now."

Li Xiao was instantly displeased. ’This Xiao Lu has no tact at all! Isn’t he just trying to undermine me?’

How could she know that Manager Lu was just trying to sell a car? Of course, he had to be honest with a new customer and let them know the real situation.

Xu Wu got into the car to get a feel for it. From the cockpit to the zero-gravity seats in the back, the quality of the sound system, and even the projection screen for the rear passengers.

She really, really liked it, but...

’Chen Xiao gave me a budget of 1.5 million to buy a car. If I bring home one that costs just over 400,000, will he be angry?’

Li Xiao sat on the other side, also regretting why she had bought a BMW back then. ’Isn’t this car so much better than a BMW?’

"Miss Xu, are you tempted?"

Xu Wu nodded seriously. "This car is amazing. I really love it!"

Li Xiao smiled. "Don’t you already have a Mercedes-Benz?"

Xu Wu was taken aback for a moment, then turned her head and said, "That’s Chen Xiao’s, not mine!"

For some reason, saying those words made her feel incredibly relieved. If this had been two days ago, she would never have said such a thing.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had to borrow the Mercedes-Benz to keep up appearances!

People are like that. When you lack substance, you need to put on a show. When you have it, you stop caring about such things.

Although Xu Wu wasn’t some wealthy socialite, with a monthly salary of 100,000 yuan plus a year-end bonus, her income already surpassed 99.9% of the country’s population. She no longer needed to use external things to package herself.

Gao Yue, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, turned her head upon hearing this. "I knew it! That car didn’t look like a girl’s car!"

A girl’s car is usually spotless and smells fragrant the moment you get in.

Chen Xiao’s car, while clean, clearly lacked the lingering scent of perfume from long-term use by a woman.

Li Xiao felt she was on top of things again and said, a bit condescendingly, "Miss Xu, you should still be practical when buying a car. You have to consider your income! Living beyond your means will make life very difficult."

Gao Yue said, "Xiao Xiao, I don’t agree with you. Life is just a few short decades. Why not let yourself live a little more freely?"

"If you like it, just buy it! Worst case, get the base model!"

Li Xiao shot her a look. "Even the base model is 400,000! Didn’t you see Miss Xu’s expression? She loves it but is also pained by the price. 400,000 isn’t 40 yuan. It’s not something you can just buy on a whim, you know?"

Xu Wu asked Manager Lu which trim level the display car was.

Manager Lu replied that this was the top-of-the-line model.

Xu Wu carefully inspected the storage space in the trunk and the frunk, and she absolutely loved it.

She then said to Li Xiao and Gao Yue, "I still prefer this top-trim model. What do you guys think?"

Li Xiao giggled and said to Gao Yue, "Miss Xu likes the top-of-the-line product, but not the top-of-the-line price!"

"Do you think it’s too expensive?" Li Xiao asked, looking at the somewhat worried expression on Xu Wu’s face.

Manager Lu chimed in from the side, explaining some of the benefits of ordering now, like packages for the intelligent driving system and wheel hubs.

Who would have thought that after a long pause, Xu Wu would say awkwardly, "The car is great, it’s just... too cheap!"

Li Xiao and Gao Yue stared at each other, speechless. ’So Miss Xu knows how to put on an act too!’

But she genuinely felt it was too cheap and worried it wouldn’t pass Chen Xiao’s muster. Yet, she really, really liked it!

’I know how Chen Xiao thinks. 1.5 million could buy a Maybach 400, but that car is too long and hard to drive.’

’Besides, I’d have to hire a chauffeur! That’s so inconvenient!’

’But this Xiangjie S9 right here doesn’t have those problems. It’s perfect for me to drive myself. Even though it’s also long, it has automatic parking!’

’I’m so tempted... Maybe I should just buy this one? But what if Chen Xiao gets mad?’ She thought for a moment, then took out her phone, stepped to the side, and dialed Chen Xiao’s number.

"Hello!"

"Chen Xiao, I’m looking at cars. I found one I like and wanted to get your opinion!"

"Lady, are you serious? You’re asking for my opinion on a car? You’re the one using it, not me! I’m hanging up. You made me miss this wave of minions!"

BEEP BEEP BEEP...

’That jerk! Buying a car is less important than your game?’ Xu Wu gritted her teeth in anger. ’Hmph, I’m buying this one. That’ll show him!’

"Ah Yue, look at Miss Xu. She looks so unhappy. Do you think she asked her boyfriend for money to buy the car, and he said no because it was too expensive?"

"Her boyfriend? You mean Chen Xiao?"