The car purchase contract was signed smoothly, and the 1 million yuan payment was successfully made by card. Everything seemed settled—next was the vehicle inspection and waiting for the dealership to issue a temporary license plate so Xu Duo could drive the car away.
However!
During the inspection, Xu Duo didn't immediately check the engine or other major components. Instead, she bent down and peeled back the floor mats.
"Crap…" The salesperson, surnamed Li, cursed inwardly—but it was already too late.
"Salesman Li, what now?" Xu Duo smiled mockingly, her voice laced with a teasing tone. "Are you going to call your manager to handle this, or should I call my lawyer? I'm sure he'd love to involve a few media outlets for an exclusive report on this little incident." The disdain she had been forced to swallow earlier now had an outlet. "You really think I know nothing? Sure, it's a new car—but it's been water-damaged."
A flood-damaged car! And not just any car, but a next-to-top-trim low-key luxury model.
In her past life, this very car had been sold to a high-profile businessman in northern Huashen. After barely half a month of driving, a slew of problems emerged. Even after multiple repairs at the dealership, the issues persisted. It wasn't until the frustrated owner had it inspected by a third-party agency that the truth was uncovered—it was a flood-damaged vehicle. The source of the damage? A severe rainstorm the previous year had submerged the dealership's warehouse.
"T-That's impossible… This car's been in our warehouse the whole time, how could it have been flooded?" The salesperson instinctively denied everything.
"I have the signed contract, the car's VIN, and engine number—all proof this vehicle now belongs to me. Selling a flood-damaged car as new? That's fraud, plain and simple." Xu Duo raised the folder containing the purchase documents. "So now, it's up to you. According to the latest consumer protection laws, fraudulent goods must be compensated tenfold. Want to settle this privately or take the legal route? Your call."
When it came to shady practices, car dealerships were infamous. If Xu Duo had driven the car off the lot without knowing the truth, she'd undoubtedly be stuck in endless disputes down the line. From the start, this dealership had seen her as an easy mark—a clueless buyer to fleece. Their plan had been to dig a deep pit, let her fall in, then bury her. Now that the tables were turned, Xu Duo felt no guilt whatsoever.
"I-I'll go get my manager. Let's… let's sit down and talk this over," the salesman stammered.
Xu Duo remained cold and indifferent, saying nothing more.
The dealership manager, well aware of the situation, understood that denial was pointless. The evidence was clear—there was no loophole to exploit. Dealerships were rarely afraid of legal battles, but media exposure? That was a whole different story. One media report could plunge not just this store, but the entire company, into crisis. More importantly, as the store manager, he'd take the brunt of the consequences.
"Miss Xu… Please understand, I truly wasn't aware. This was all due to an employee's mistake," the manager tried to shift the blame immediately to the salesman. "But yes, we are responsible. How about this—we've already signed the contract. Let's settle it this way: we'll refund you 500,000 yuan."
"That's not even close to sincere." Xu Duo couldn't help but laugh. "Selling a flood-damaged vehicle as new is no different from selling a counterfeit. And by law, counterfeit goods must be compensated tenfold. I could demand 10 million yuan and still be within reason. Here's my proposal—you either agree to settle, or I take this to court and let the judge decide."
"Please, Miss Xu, let's not be hasty… we can work something out…" The manager was starting to panic. He quickly offered a new deal: "How about this—I'll give you the car for free. You don't have to pay a cent."
"And I take a flood-damaged car home? Constant issues, endless trips to the repair shop? Does that sound like a good deal to you?"
"Then… Miss Xu, how about…"
"I don't want 10 million. Just give me 1 million yuan in cash, plus the car." Xu Duo kept her terms simple yet firm. "If you agree, great. If not, I'll call my lawyer and leak this to the media—'Deep South City's largest boutique dealership sells flood-damaged cars as new!' I'm sure the local media would love that headline."
"Deal!" The manager knew things were about to explode. Without hesitation, he grit his teeth and agreed. Dealing with a savvy customer like Xu Duo—they could only admit defeat.
And so!
Xu Duo not only got a next-to-top-trim luxury vehicle for free, but also received a 1 million yuan cash settlement. This was a massive win! Unfortunately, her Renovation System was still updating. Whether she could turn this car into even greater profit would depend on the system's capabilities after the upgrade.
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