Chapter 176 Refusing to Be a Foolish Patsy

Su Chen was definitely not as brain-dead as the protagonists in some TV dramas.

If someone looked down on you, you wouldn't go and buy a dozen cars at their dealership just to smash them in front of the salesperson. In the end, you would spend a fortune, while the salesperson happily pocketed the hefty commission! Weren't you just playing the role of an absolute fool?

If they refused to serve you, you simply went to somewhere else. Stooping to quarrel with such small-minded people would only lower your own class! Besides, having to work the shift during the Lunar New Year meant they were already having a miserable enough time!

The salesperson watched Su Chen and his group walk out and head straight for the Audi dealership across the street, a mocking sneer breaking out on his face.

"Look at that, they actually went to the Audi shop across the street! Let's wait and see how they manage to drive a car out of there later!"

"Heh! A young punk bringing along a bunch of little girls, isn't he just putting on airs?"

As they spoke, the two men grabbed some dried fruits and snacks from the desk and walked over to the entrance.

They leaned against the doorframe with expressions of onlookers waiting for a good show, fully expecting the group to return empty-handed. Anyway, they had nothing better to do!

Over at the Audi 4S dealership, although there were only two or three staff members around and the showroom felt somewhat deserted, the moment Su Chen walked in with his group, a young female employee immediately stepped forward with a warm and welcoming smile.

"Good afternoon, sir. Are you looking for any specific model today?"

"Not yet, we're just browsing for now!"

Su Chen smiled and replied to her. He caught a casual glimpse of the name tag pinned to her uniform, which read Li Jia.

Hearing this, Li Jia showed not a hint of impatience or indifference.

"Then let me introduce some options to you! What price range are you looking for, and will this be for personal use or primarily as a family car?"

With that, she turned back and called out to another young woman nearby.

"Xiaoling, please go pour some water for our guests!"

The other girl acknowledged and immediately went to prepare the drinks.

"Probably a family car! As for the budget, there isn't really a strict limit, as long as the model isn't too flashy!"

Li Jia pondered for a moment, then gestured for Su Chen to follow her in a particular direction.

"If it's for family use, I would recommend taking a look at this one..."

She enthusiastically explained the features to Su Chen. Compared to the terrible service they had just experienced across the street, this was like heaven and earth.

Under such a pleasant atmosphere, the young girls accompanying Su Chen also became much more lively.

"I like that one! That looks nice!"

"That color isn't great, this one is much better!"

"..."

After taking a full circle around the showroom, Su Chen finally stopped in front of a gray Audi.

Li Jia was sharp and quick-witted, immediately stepping forward to introduce the vehicle.

"Sir, this is our latest model this year, the A6 allroad, 3.0T with all-wheel drive..."

"This color is our most popular shade this year, Quantum Gray..."

Listening to the introduction, Su Chen inexplicably thought of that classic advertisement tagline: You just step on the gas pedal, and leave the rest to quattro!

However, the more he looked at it, the more satisfied he became.

He wasn't buying a luxury sports car for himself, where he could just make a snap decision on a whim.

He was purchasing it for Tang Weidong to use, so naturally, he had to consider many factors: it shouldn't be overly flashy, yet it had to look respectable and prestigious when driving home to visit relatives during the holidays.

Therefore, taking everything into account, the Audi wagon was an excellent choice. It was low-profile, and it would definitely ensure no one looked down on them!

"Let's go with this one! Can we take it for a test drive?"

"Ofcura you can, sir, please follow me!"

Tang Jiayi and the others were escorted to the lounge area by another sales representative, while Su Chen went for a test drive accompanied by Li Jia.

"Look, look, they're driving out. Are they really letting him test drive?"

"I bet the girl from across the street has her eyes on this punk. What use is a pretty face?"

The two salesmen from the Honda dealership never expected that Su Chen would actually get a test drive, and they felt a wave of sour resentment and annoyance.

Su Chen didn't drive very far; he just got a brief feel for the vehicle, but the power was formidable, and the overall driving experience was quite impressive. Since it was a wagon, besides family use, they could also take it out for spring outings during holidays. He was thoroughly satisfied.

"It's very good. Let's take this one!"

Returning to the dealership, Su Chen made the final decision.

Upon hearing this, Li Jia happily invited Su Chen to sit down in the reception area and immediately got to work.

"Very well, sir, I'll calculate the total price for you right away!"

"Are you planning to finance or..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Su Chen's phone started ringing. He waved his hand slightly, and Li Jia instantly stopped talking.

At that moment, a look of disappointment she couldn't quite conceal flashed across her eyes. It seemed this potential sale was about to fall through after all!

This was a common trick among car buyers: receiving a sudden phone call at the crucial moment, followed by an excuse that something had come up and they would return another day.

She had specifically requested to work the shift during the Lunar New Year. Her parents were in poor health and unable to work, and her younger brother was still in school, leaving her to bear almost the entire financial burden of the family.

She had hoped that working extra shifts would give her more opportunities to earn a higher income, making her hard work worthwhile during the holidays. Yet, for two consecutive days, hardly anyone had visited the dealership, and even when people did show up, they merely glanced around and left.

Today, Su Chen and his group had come the closest to actually purchasing a car, but she hadn't expected it to end like this.

"Hello? What is it?"

"What's that supposed to mean? Can't I call you if there's nothing wrong?"

The call was from Jiang Yan. Hearing Su Chen's blunt question immediately fueled her anger—who answers a girl's phone call like that?

"Why didn't you contact me when you got back to Jiangcheng?"

Following the principle of reciprocity, she immediately demanded an explanation.

"Get your facts straight, will you? I've been back for ages!"

"You definitely got back later than me. So why didn't you reach out to me when you returned?" Su Chen replied, feeling speechless.

"You expect a princess to initiate contact with you?"

A princess my foot, more like a little witch! Su Chen muttered inwardly.

"Can't I?"

"Definitely not!"

Whatever, Su Chen couldn't be bothered to entertain her affected and dramatic attitude.

"If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up first!"

The salesperson was still waiting nearby, and if he kept bickering with Jiang Yan here, it would probably take forever.

"No way!"

"You didn't contact me, and now you want to hang up on me too?"

"Ugh, what a jerk!"

Su Chen felt a vein throbbing on his forehead; this woman's brain was acting up again.

"Wanna bet I'll sneak over to your place right now, throw a tantrum, cry, and make a scene?"

Su Chen shook his head and retorted mercilessly without holding back.

"I think you need to go see a doctor at the hospital first!"

Just as Jiang Yan was about to reply, the sound of Tang Jiayi and the others chatting, mixed with the showroom background music and ambient noise, leaked through the receiver.

"Huh? You're not at home? Where on earth are you right now?"

Even though the sounds in the showroom weren't very loud or clear, her sharp intuition caught them instantly.

A few minutes later.

Under a combination of threats and coercion, Su Chen finally revealed his location.

Jiang Yan replied with an "I'll be right there" and hung up before Su Chen even had a chance to respond.

After putting his phone down, Su Chen shook his head helplessly, turned back to Li Jia, and said,

"Alright then! Go ahead and calculate the price for me!"

Huh?

Before Li Jia could fully process what he meant, Su Chen added another sentence.

"Full payment!"

If he remembered correctly, this was the exact question Li Jia had been about to ask before his phone rang.

Realization dawned on Li Jia, followed by a surge of overwhelming joy. She hurriedly gathered her materials to calculate the total cost.

Just moments ago, she had completely given up, thinking Su Chen was just like all the others who used a polite excuse to walk away.

She never expected that Su Chen would actually buy the car. Although she hadn't calculated it yet, based on the vehicle's price range, her commission should be close to ten thousand yuan, which would instantly relieve her most urgent financial worries.

She worked at lightning speed and figured out the total price in no time.

After discounts, it came to 552,800 Chinese Yuan!

Without a second thought, Su Chen whipped out his card and paid the full amount on the spot! Li Jia was so excited she was nearly shaking. Although the commission wasn't a massive fortune, it was still a substantial windfall for her at a time when she needed it most.

"Sir, please wait a moment. I'll go process the remaining paperwork for you right now. It might take a little while because, in addition to the insurance, we also need to register the license plates for you."

"That's fine, I'll wait!"

With that settled, Su Chen sat down on the sofa and resumed chatting with Tang Jiayi and the rest of the group.

Fortunately, this dealership could handle all the paperwork directly on-site, and the vehicle administration office had staff on duty today as well. According to Li Jia, everything could be wrapped up within roughly two hours.