The added breach-of-contract supplement stipulated that Xu Duo must first transfer the full ￥18 million to the law firm's account, but with this final step completed, the deal was officially sealed. As for the extra ￥100,000 paid to the lawyer surnamed Zhang, it wasn't a big issue for Xu Duo—as long as he could finish the ownership transfer procedures within a week. In times like these, ￥100,000 still held considerable purchasing power.
Though Shennan City was already an international metropolis, housing prices remained relatively low. Even prime locations in the city center were priced just above ￥30,000 per square meter. Slightly farther out, it was just over ￥10,000, and in the suburbs, the price floated between ￥5,000 and ￥7,000 per square meter. The skyrocketing prices of ￥70,000, ￥80,000, or even ￥100,000+ per square meter were still a few years away. It wasn't that prices would increase so rapidly—it was simply that the overall economy would shift, and the purchasing power of money would change.
Faced with a decent ￥100,000 service fee, Lawyer Zhang certainly didn't decline. Wearing a broad smile, he accepted the task without hesitation. Everything went smoothly after that. Once the key terms were signed, everyone went their separate ways.
After a hectic morning, it was already noon. Xu Duo wasn't in a rush. She found a nearby restaurant and had lunch. Then, she drove her trusty Wuling "divine chariot" out toward the suburbs. This trip was also to look at cars—but unlike before, she wasn't heading to a used car dealership. This time, she intended to check out some 4S dealerships.
"Miss, here to look at cars?" A car salesman approached with an eager smile. But despite the enthusiasm on his face, Xu Duo keenly picked up the subtle trace of disdain in his eyes.
"Mm," she responded lightly, her tone calm and brief. "Just browsing."
That simple reply only deepened the salesman's disdain, though he forced a smile as professionalism required, leading the way while reciting a standard sales pitch: "We specialize in niche brands here. This is the largest 4S dealership in all of Shennan City. Whether you're looking for imports or joint-venture models, we've got them."
"Show me the imported models," Xu Duo said. She wasn't just idly browsing or comparing prices. In her previous life, she had once overheard an intriguing bit of news. Today, she was here to test her luck. If she really stumbled onto it—she'd hit the jackpot. "Hmm... isn't that the niche Passat over there?"
"Ah… actually," the salesman tried to sound polite, though his condescension only grew more apparent, "that's a niche Phaeton. It's considered a luxury car in disguise. Looks ordinary on the outside, but the interior and features are top-notch. Price-wise, the base model starts at ￥700,000, and the top-tier version goes beyond ￥1.4 million."
He silently added to himself, No way you can afford it, but wisely kept that part to himself. One complaint and it wouldn't be worth it.
"Oh... a luxury car in disguise? Not bad!" Xu Duo, who had lived two lifetimes, had encountered all kinds of people. She immediately picked up on the hidden meaning in his tone. "Do you have one in stock? I can't afford the top-tier version, but the second-highest trim might just be within reach."
"Oh…" The salesman was momentarily stunned. He gave her a meaningful look, and after a pause—as if making a big decision—his attitude suddenly became much more enthusiastic. "Yes, we do have one in stock—a black one, second-highest trim."
"Great. Let's go over the discounts then." Xu Duo smiled, a trace of mystery in her expression. Her luck really was on fire today. She'd actually run into it—like divine intervention.
"This way, miss. Let me pour you a cup of tea while I grab the paperwork," the salesman said, becoming increasingly attentive.
"Alright." A price sheet was soon placed in front of her. The salesman began jotting down numbers, calculating the total, and applying some discounts. After a flurry of activity, he gave her the final quote.
"Miss… the official guide price for this second-highest trim is ￥924,800. We can knock off the change and give it to you for ￥920,000. Insurance must be bought here for three years, plus tax and other fees. Let me calculate—"
"Insurance, registration, and all other fees—just round it up for me," Xu Duo interrupted, cutting straight to the point. "Make it ￥1 million even. If that works, fine. If not, go talk to your manager and give me a clear answer."
"Uh… I'll have to check!" The salesman hurried off again. Whether he really went to ask or just pretended, only he knew. Buying cars and real estate always came with layers of tactics and games.
Ten minutes later…
"Miss, I've spoken with my manager. He said it's approved."
"Good. Get the contract ready. Once I sign, I'll transfer the money!" Xu Duo replied briskly, her tone full of confidence and boldness.
"You… you're paying in full?"
"Yes, full payment."
"Got it!" The salesman was ecstatic. Selling this car would earn him a hefty commission—at least tens of thousands for himself. More importantly, this sale wasn't just about a standard bonus—there was more going on behind the scenes.
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