Charm Maxed Out: Inheriting Game Assets
Chapter 43

A Beautiful Woman's First-Owner Wuling Hongguang

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Work the amino acid facial cleanser into a dense foam, then apply it evenly to the T-zone, chin, sides of the nose, and cheeks in turn. Gently massage the entire face, then rinse clean with water.

Keep the whole face-washing process under four minutes.

Next, pat on a mild toner and spread it evenly to fully hydrate the skin and relieve any tightness.

Then use lotion and face cream to lock in the moisture, keeping the skin hydrated and nourished.

Since the UV rays were strong today, he also needed to finish with a layer of sunscreen.

Having fair, healthy skin was no easy task.

By the time Tang Song had followed all the steps Zhao Yaqian had taught him, twenty minutes had passed.

Then, following the method Tony had taught him, he styled a passable American Front Spike.

He changed into the Spring Outfit recommended by netizens.

Long sleeves, a printed overshirt, straight-leg pants, and board shoes.

All the clothes had been bought online. The whole outfit cost only five or six hundred yuan, and the quality was very good.

Tang Song stood before the mirror and examined himself for a while, a delighted smile spreading across his face.

Compared to how he had looked on the first day of his transformation, the change was truly earth-shaking.

He really did look a little like a trendy guy now—very fashionable.

Thought for a moment, then put on his 3D mask again. Standing in the same spot where he had taken the photos for his first post, he snapped a full-body selfie.

He opened Jianying APP, stitched the two photos together, then imported the changes in his scale readings over the past fourteen days, his daily fat-loss meals, exercise volume, and photos one by one. After adding several smooth transition effects, he picked an inspirational Bgm.

Before long, the ninety-second recap video was finished, marking the official end of the first stage of his transformation.

After watching it over and over, Tang Song could not help but feel a surge of satisfaction. Without realizing it, he had done so much.

After sighing over it for a while, he Shared to Little Red Book.

Title: Listening to Advice Transformation Vlog: Episode One Recap.

Just after he posted it—

"Bzz, bzz, bzz—" Several WeChat messages popped up.

In the small group chat with his coworkers, Guo Peng shared photos of his beloved car along with his experiences driving it over the past two days.

It was obvious that Brother Guo truly loved his little Civic.

Though he was clearly a hardcore homebody, he had driven his car to a country park early on the weekend morning and forcibly taken a whole bunch of artsy photos.

Soon, the others also joined in, heatedly discussing cars.

Tang Song, who was about to own his first car, could not resist chiming in as well.

Guo Peng: "@Tang Song It's almost time. Get ready and let's go? We'll meet at the auto repair shop."

Tang Song checked the time. It was 9:10.

Thinking about the car he was about to meet, Tang Song could no longer sit still. He quickly replied, "On my way! See you soon!"

Wang Chaoyang: "@Tang Song @Guo Peng Remember to share the cars you're considering in the group. We'll help you figure it out!"

Li Zhichao: "Buying a car is a major matter. We need everyone's input."

Tang Song smiled and replied with an OK sticker.

There were only five people in this small group, all coworkers who got along well. They often ordered takeout and played Honor of Kings together, and they were quite invested in his car purchase.

Mingjun Auto Repair Shop was located on Taijing Road in Qiao Xi District. The roadside was lined with rundown two-story buildings, auto parts shops, and little restaurants, giving the whole place the feel of a small town.

Tang Song got out of the taxi, passed through a crude iron gate, and entered a spacious yard.

The first thing he saw was more than a dozen cars. Some were neatly lined up, while others were being dismantled, repaired, or repainted.

A circle of single-story red-brick buildings surrounded the yard, filled with all kinds of equipment: lifts, tire repair machines, polishing machines, paint buckets...

All in all, it was a legitimate auto repair shop, if not a particularly attractive one.

"Beep, beep, beep—" A short horn sounded.

Guo Peng climbed out of a sedan, followed by a man in a blue mechanic's uniform.

When they got closer, Guo Peng patted Tang Song on the shoulder and said enviously, "Damn, you're dressed really trendy today. I never noticed before, but you're actually pretty good-looking. Your foundation isn't any worse than Du Shaokai's."

"I'm buying a car, so of course I had to dress up a little."

"It seems you're determined to get one! Come on, I'll take you to pick a car! I happen to have a balloon in my car. Later, we'll pick up a bouquet of flowers by the roadside and copy those 4S dealerships with a car pickup ceremony!"

"Brother Guo, you really know how to do things. I'm in!"

After joking around for a few moments, Guo Peng introduced them. "This is my cousin, Li Mingjun. This is Tang Song, the guy I told you about. He's a really solid guy, the technical genius at our company."

Li Mingjun was around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, with a crew cut and thick lips. He looked very friendly when he smiled.

The two exchanged greetings, officially getting acquainted.

Then they got straight to business, looking over the cars and test-driving them in turn.

There were five cars in the yard that met his requirements: priced below forty thousand yuan, fuel-efficient, durable, and in excellent condition.

Although he had already seen pictures and written descriptions on WeChat, touching the actual cars felt completely different.

Exterior, interior, space, the three major components...

With Li Mingjun's enthusiastic introductions, Tang Song thoroughly inspected every car inside and out, gaining a complete understanding of them all.

Ever since graduating from driving school, he had rarely touched a car, so he drove with exceptional caution.

After he had test-driven all five cars—

Guo Peng came over and asked, "How is it? Have you made up your mind?"

"Brother Guo, which one do you think is best?" Tang Song could not make up his mind.

For someone who had never owned a car of his own, he liked every single one.

But if he had to name one that he had fallen in love with at first sight, one he absolutely had to have, there really was none.

For his first car, he simply wanted one that felt the most comfortable to drive and looked the most pleasing to him, fulfilling a small wish he had held for a long time.

"I think that Arrizo 5 and the Fit are both pretty good. One is newer and has an automatic transmission, while the other holds its value and is fun to drive. Whichever one you choose, you won't regret it."

"They are pretty good." Tang Song opened the group chat. He had taken plenty of videos during the test drives and sent them over, wanting to see what his coworkers thought.

Li Zhichao: "The Swift is the most suitable. I think little cars like this are the most fun to drive."

Wang Chaoyang: "You have to choose the Fit! Amazing engine, space magician—you can fold down the back seats and haul a refrigerator. It's the best choice for young people!"

Liu Mingfang: "If we're talking space, then it has to be the Wuling Hongguang. @Tang Song, the white Wuling in your video looks pretty good. The headlights and wheels have been modified, it has decals, and there's even a roof rack. It's perfect for going out and having fun."

The moment she said that, everyone else in the group was amused and started joking around.

Li Zhichao: "Definitely the Wuling! Mid-engine rear-wheel drive, supercar layout, unknown horsepower—the stronger the opponent, the stronger it gets!"

Wang Chaoyang: "It might not be able to accompany you in style once you've made it, but when you're just starting out, it can help you conquer the world!"

Tang Song froze for a moment, then turned his gaze toward a white Wuling Hongguang parked in the corner.

Black-and-gray patterns ran across its body. Its rounded headlights and blackened wheels made it look especially spirited under the sunlight.

Noticed his gaze, Li Mingjun smiled. "This is a 2020 Wuling Hongguang S, 1.5-liter manual, top trim.

"The owner is an old customer of mine. She's always had the car serviced and modified here, so there's absolutely no issue with its condition.

"This is the five-seat version. Once the rear seats are folded down, the space is incredible.

"Oh, right—the owner is a real beauty. She runs a clothing store. It's a first-owner car with less than fifty thousand kilometers on it.

"She mainly used it to haul clothes and carry passengers, so it's still in very new condition.

"Her business really couldn't keep going, and her family was urging her to return to her hometown for work, so she consigned the car to me."

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