In the twilight, after finishing dinner, Chang Le returned to the dormitory, where Yang Haichuan and the other two were resting after a day of military training, their skin already showing signs of sun exposure after just one day.
Seeing Chang Le's relaxed demeanor, they pounced on him.
In the morning, during roll call for military training, the three didn't hear Chang Le's name.
After inquiring a bit, they found out that Chang Le didn't have to attend military training, which left the three feeling dizzy with anger.
"Look at you, Chang Le, deserting on the first day of school," Yang Haichuan said.
"Yeah, where's the spirit of sharing we're supposed to have?" Huang Haibo chimed in.
"And we suffered under the scorching sun all day, where were you?" Zhu Gang added.
"Alright, stop it. To ease your resentment, how about I treat you all to barbecue?" Chang Le pushed back against the three.
"That sounds good enough, what are we waiting for, let's go."
The four of them walked out of the dormitory and encountered a slender and beautiful senior sister wearing a white dress, accompanied by a lackey carrying a camera.
"Excuse me, can we bother you for a few minutes? We're campus journalists," the beautiful senior sister took the initiative to stop Chang Le and extended a recording pen towards him.
Chang Le glanced at the beautiful senior sister and nodded, "Sure, go ahead."
"Thank you for your cooperation. Are you a freshman?" the senior sister asked.
"Yes," Chang Le nodded.
"University life has begun with the footsteps of military training, how does it feel?" the senior sister inquired.
"It feels great. With anticipation and longing, my classmates and I step into the university. Being here feels like being at home, my classmates and I are all members of this family, going through military training, learning, and progressing together..." Chang Le replied in official language.
The beautiful senior sister was very satisfied with Chang Le's answer, nodding repeatedly, then asked, "You seem to have adapted to the new living environment very quickly. I believe you're an outstanding student. Congratulations. So, military training has started, it must be tough, right?"
Chang Le shook his head, "Although military training is tough, we endure it willingly."
The beautiful senior sister asked, "Why?"
Chang Le replied, "Although the sun is scorching, we know that the fiery youth is a necessary step in our growth. Only by watering it with sweat can the flower of youth bloom more brightly, only by nourishing it with fresh blood can our motherland become more prosperous. So..."
Yang Haichuan: "..."
Huang Haibo: "..."
Zhu Gang: "..."
Lackey: "..."
The beautiful senior sister was very satisfied with Chang Le's official answer, almost no editing needed.
"Student, your answer is wonderful. What's your name? Which college are you from?"
"Senior sister, my name is Yang Haichuan, and I'm a freshman from the College of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics."
Yang Haichuan: "..."
Huang Haibo: "..."
Zhu Gang: "..."
Beautiful senior sister: "Thank you, Yang Haichuan. My name is..."
She wanted to introduce herself, but Chang Le had already run off, with Yang Haichuan and the other two following closely behind.
"Don't run, what are you up to?" Yang Haichuan jumped onto Chang Le's back.
The beautiful senior sister called out, "Hey, student... don't go."
The next day, Chang Le arrived at the South City Automobile City.
The scale of the automobile city was quite large, with a grid of four main roads and four secondary roads, housing hundreds of brand 4S dealerships, parallel import car dealerships, as well as several auto trading and accessory stores, making it the distribution center and hub of automobile trade in Jiangnan Province.
Chang Le walked into a parallel import car dealership called Pengfeng Auto Trading.
This shop looked large in scale, with upscale decorations.
Inside the shop, there was a dazzling array of imported cars, fully showcasing the owner's strength.
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi were just ordinary;
The Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Cayenne, and Volkswagen Phaeton had some appeal;
The bright red Ferrari F430 and Porsche 911 were placed in the center of the shop, eye-catching enough, even though the former was just an entry-level model.
As for the large SUVs like the Land Rover Range Rover, BMW X5, and Audi Q7, they were placed around the center.
Additionally, Chang Le also saw some niche performance cars like the Volkswagen Golf R36 and Ford Focus ST.
After browsing around, Chang Le set his sights on a silver S65 AMG.
In the world of Mercedes-Benz cars, the C-Class was considered entry-level, the E-Class was mid-range, and the S-Class was the pinnacle. And when you add AMG to the S-Class, it becomes the pinnacle of perfection, blending elegance, business, and wildness, and passion together.
This car, with its iconic three-pointed star emblem, resembled a shield, exuding a majestic aura.
The streamlined design on the side, the smoothly curved roof connecting to the rear of the car, the LED taillights on both sides, and the dual exhaust pipes at the bottom were very eye-catching.
In terms of interior design, there was no doubt about Mercedes-Benz's expertise and leading aesthetic concept in interior design.
A large amount of genuine leather wrapped around was just the basics, complemented by moderate amounts of real wood and metal decorations, highlighting luxury, with just the right balance.
The seat layout was four-seater, executive seats, made of multi-contour leather, ergonomically designed and stitched, providing comfort, stability, and support.
Under extreme conditions, it could significantly reduce body sway.
In addition, features such as ventilation, heating, and massage, which were commonplace in later years, were now also widespread.
As for power, any Mercedes-Benz with the AMG badge, regardless of engine displacement, was a performance beast, even the A35 AMG, which didn't have a dedicated signature.
The difference was that the larger displacement engines were calm and composed, with the left hand lightly holding the steering wheel while the right hand could easily reach for the passenger seat...
While the smaller displacement engines had to roar loudly to show their true heroism, and reaching out the right hand to touch the passenger seat leather was a bit redundant.
This S65 AMG should be the top configuration, equipped with a 6.0V12 engine, paired with the mainstream 5AT, capable of delivering 612 horsepower and 1000NM of torque, and accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers in 4.4 seconds.
It was now 2007, not 2017, but still enough to be thrilling.
Chang Le was examining the car when a young man quietly stood beside him.
The young man wore black-framed glasses, a beige polo shirt, dark casual pants, and looked cultured.
Chang Le had politely declined the previous salesperson, who was this person?
"Hey handsome, let me introduce myself first. My name is Zheng Peng. I'm the owner of this shop. Here's my business card. May I ask your name?" Zheng Peng said.
"No need for formality, my surname is Chang. Manager Zheng, is this car for sale?" Chang Le asked.
"Good eye. Since it's on display, it's definitely for sale. Why else would I put it out?" Zheng Peng replied, "However, this car is quite expensive. If you're interested, I can't let you test drive it, please understand."
Chang Le nodded and asked, "How much is it?"
Zheng Peng said, "The bare car price is 3.6 million, and it's a little over 4 million on the road. I can offer you a discount."
Chang Le said, "Okay, I'll take it. Let's sign the contract and issue the invoice."
Zheng Peng: "..."
Chang Le: "Also, I don't have much time. I'll entrust you with the procedures for decoration, insurance, and registration."
Zheng Peng was delighted, "No problem... Mr. Chang, you're generous. I'll give you the biggest discount, 3.8 million all-inclusive."
Chang Le nodded, "Thank you."
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