Seeing that the two men knew each other, Li Long felt relieved.
He could tell that Manager Zhao Jinfa was quite warm toward Cao Guohua, while Cao Guohua seemed rather more reserved. Perhaps Manager Zhao often needed favors from Cao Guohua, or perhaps Cao Guohua was his supplier?
While Li Long speculated, the two men began chatting. Both were interested in the Tiger Head Benz, but they started with business matters before turning to the car.
Cao Guohua, who had come to inspect the car first, patted the steering wheel and said:
"The car is excellent, just like new. The previous owner maintained it very well, and the mileage is low. I think it's worth 1.2 million. In Inland China, someone would pay 1.3 or 1.4 million for it."
"So, Boss Cao, have you decided to take it?"
"First come, first served. I'm not an unreasonable man." Boss Cao smiled. "Boss Li told me you called first? When I heard the caller's surname was Zhao, I wondered if it was you.
"It's fine. If you like this car, take it. I'll look at the others... It's a fine car. The main reason I'm hesitating is that I'm a little short of cash. I saw another Mercedes-Benz out front. I'll go look at that one."
"Wait, wait, Boss Cao. Given our relationship, if you really are short of cash, why don't I cover the difference for now?" Zhao Jinfa hurriedly stopped Cao Guohua. "We go back a long way. If you want it, how could I take it from you?"
"You're really letting me have it?" Cao Guohua asked with a faint, ambiguous smile. "I really am a little short."
"Hey, would I lie about that?" Zhao Jinfa patted the bag he had brought. "I even brought my checks!"
"All right,