"Could this black card actually be real?!" That was Xiao Zhong's first reaction, because Lin Fei really did not look like a rich man. On top of that, after hearing what Liu Yang had said, she could hardly avoid forming a preconceived impression, and suspicion sprang up in an instant.
But Xiao Zhong could not very well let that attitude show on her face.
Besides, wouldn't they find out whether it was real once he paid? If she really had run into some lunatic pretending to be a rich tycoon, that would be quite a novelty...
At that thought, Xiao Zhong put on a standard professional smile. "Certainly, sir. Let's settle the bill at the front desk. This way, please."
With that, Xiao Zhong led the way, and Lin Fei followed calmly behind her.
Liu Yang was waiting at the front desk to receive the next customer. Seeing the two approach, he immediately chuckled. "Well, well! Xiao Zhong, your big spender came out so soon? Not going to look at the cars a little longer?"
Lin Fei could not even be bothered to acknowledge him. Xiao Zhong merely forced a smile. "This gentleman has already chosen a car. He's about to pay."
Liu Yang froze, then burst out laughing. "Was it that Alto, or the Wuling Hongguang?"
Xiao Zhong was deeply embarrassed, but still answered, "Neither."
Liu Yang looked astonished. "Then what was it? Do we have an even cheaper car in our dealership?"
Lin Fei frowned slightly and said flatly, "The Bugatti Veyron."
Liu Yang's eyes widened, his mouth forming an O. As though he had heard the biggest joke in the world, he laughed without restraint. "Are you fucking sleepwalking? Do you know how much that Bugatti Veyron costs? Twenty-five million!"
Lin Fei merely found it amusing. His expression unchanged, he said, "Twenty-five million. Is that a lot?"
What the fuck are you putting on airs for? Still pretending, even now!
Liu Yang practically ground his teeth with hatred. He now understood profoundly what it felt like to find someone unbearable, and could hardly wait to see him get face-slapped on the spot.
"Fine! You're fucking amazing!" Liu Yang sneered. "If you're so rich, don't just talk the talk. Buy it! I'll stand right here and see whether you can afford it!"
Lin Fei sighed softly. "Why do I feel like you're an imbecile?"
In an instant, Liu Yang was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. "What did you say?!" he demanded furiously.
But Lin Fei ignored him completely and handed over the black card for Xiao Zhong to process the payment.
"Oh, my," Liu Yang said mockingly. "A Centurion Black Gold Card, no less. What a joke. You couldn't even put some effort into your fake. Do you know what kind of status someone needs to have one of these?"
The Centurion Black Gold Card was universally recognized as the "king of cards" and served only the very top tier. As a partner, Huaxia did not offer the unlimited overdraft available abroad, but the limit still ranged from two to ten million.
People who could hold such a card did not really care about that little overdraft allowance. What made it so precious was the status it represented. Its holders were mostly political dignitaries from various countries, billionaires, and social celebrities, invited by American Express to obtain one-without an official invitation, they were not even eligible to apply!
Yet, as Liu Yang spoke, the POS terminal whirred to life, and a receipt printed out...
At that moment, Xiao Zhong's eyes widened. Unable to hide her shock, she let out a cry and hurriedly covered her mouth.
The smile on Liu Yang's face froze in that same instant.
At that moment, his brain all but crashed on the spot.
"Let me see!" Liu Yang rushed forward and snatched the receipt off.
There it was, in black and white. That shocking string of digits recording the purchase nearly made him break down on the spot!
Fuck, this wasn't right! This wasn't how the script was supposed to go!
Motherfucker, how could I just happen to run into a gold card holder, a super-capitalist, someone rarer than a national treasure?
"You-" Liu Yang stared at Lin Fei, tongue-tied and unable to speak coherently. His legs went weak, and at the thought that he had offended such a big shot, his scalp instantly went numb.
At that moment, Liu Yang wanted to cry but had no tears. He even felt like slapping himself to death.
"Didn't you say you'd kneel and kowtow to me if I could afford a Rolls-Royce? I wonder if a Bugatti Veyron counts?" Lin Fei asked casually with a faint smile.
Liu Yang's face burned, and he felt as though invisible palms were striking him hard across the face, each slap ringing out.
He squeezed out a smile uglier than a crying face and bowed and scraped. "I'm sorry. I had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. I looked down on you with a dog's eyes and offended you. Please be magnanimous and forget this petty man's offenses. Please don't stoop to my level!"
He held a black gold credit card!
He had bought a twenty-five-million Bugatti Veyron without even batting an eyelid!
What did that mean?
It was no exaggeration to say that if the owner of this dealership knew, even he would suck up to Lin Fei for all he was worth. With just a casual word from Lin Fei, Liu Yang's generous benefits as a team leader would vanish in an instant, and he would be swept out the door in disgrace.
"Noisy." Lin Fei waved a hand casually. "Get lost."
Seeing that Lin Fei had no intention of making trouble for him, Liu Yang instantly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly agreed. Like a dog with its tail between its legs, he slunk off to the side.
"Can I pick up the car now?" Lin Fei asked Xiao Zhong, as unruffled as an ancient well.
"Huh?" Xiao Zhong almost failed to recover from her shock. "Oh, oh, you'll have to wait a little before picking it up. Arranging insurance, registration, and the other paperwork will take some time, but the fees were already included in your payment, so we won't trouble you again."
She was extremely respectful and courteous, even bending slightly at the waist. Yet even so, she could not conceal the wild delight at the corners of her mouth and eyes.
That sort of heartfelt joy could not be hidden.
Lin Fei knew why she was so happy, but did not care. "Roughly how long before I can pick it up and drive it?"
Xiao Zhong did her utmost to appear a little more composed, but still could not hide her smile. "For an honored customer such as yourself, it would normally take only half a day. But it's rather late now, so tomorrow at noon would be the earliest."
Lin Fei took back the black card she handed him and frowned slightly. "Then I have to come back tomorrow?"
Xiao Zhong hurriedly said, "No, no. If you don't mind, you can leave an address and phone number, and we'll drive it over to you ourselves."
Lin Fei gave a casual acknowledgment and left the location of the Ji Family villa and his phone number.
Seeing that Lin Fei was about to leave, Xiao Zhong asked courteously and attentively, "Mr. Lin, shall I drive you home?"
"No need." Lin Fei walked straight out without looking back.
Watching his retreating figure, Xiao Zhong could no longer hold back her radiant smile.
Their dealership paid a four-percent sales commission.
In other words, by selling Lin Fei a Bugatti Veyron, Xiao Zhong had earned a million in commission.
This unexpected windfall was no different from winning a million in the lottery-of course, that was only from Xiao Zhong's perspective.
Off to the side, Liu Yang was both furious and remorseful, driven so frantic that he was on the verge of breaking down.
"Motherfucker! Why the hell did I have to act like such an asshole for no reason?!"
"A million! A million!" Liu Yang's eyes turned red, and his breathing grew rapid. He looked as though he might cough up blood and suffocate on the spot.
A million had come knocking at his door, yet he had turned around and handed it to Xiao Zhong.
At that moment, Liu Yang wanted to die.