Chapter 350(2/3)
When Mr. Xing yelled at Manager Xiao, a lot of people came over to watch the excitement. Everyone pointed at Mr. Xing and Manager Xiao and talked about it.
For a moment, the scene was a bit chaotic, and Manager Xiao was also very embarrassed, but he did not have stage fright, but said sternly: "Mr.
I just didn't have time to tell you the specific situation. You just walked away. The auction may be held in the evening. If you really want to buy it, you can just come to the auction then."
When things got to this point, he had no choice but to say this.
However, he knew that he did not need to be afraid at all. The other party was just scaring him. In fact, even if the other party really sued them, they would not have a complete reason.
"Okay, just wait and see!" Mr. Xing suddenly jumped out of the car.
They did not leave immediately. Instead, they took out their mobile phones and made calls, as if they were moving rescue troops.
"Manager Xiao, may I ask, is that car running normally?" He Qing asked suddenly.
Manager Xiao nodded and said: "Everything is normal. These antique cars are the same as new cars. They are not only works of art that can be appreciated, but they can also be used. However, they have passed the scrappage period and cannot be registered and driven on the highway.
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He Qing said happily: "That's good. Can I try it? Just run around the field."
Manager Xiao replied: "This is possible, but there are conditions. You have to take out your driver's license and pay a certain deposit. After all, this is an antique car. If it is damaged, it will be very troublesome."
He Qing looked at Lin Haitao and said, "No problem."
It doesn't matter how much the deposit is, he hasn't got his driver's license yet, but Lin Haitao has it, so just let him get in the car with him.
So he paid the full deposit and got into the car with Lin Haitao.
Mr. Xing, who was standing by and watching this scene, had his eyes red, but he had nothing to do. After all, the car was not his, and except for Manager Xiao's false and arrogant verbal promise, there was no evidence to prove that the car had anything to do with him.
"Can you drive?"
Out of anger, Mr. Xing sneered.
He didn't believe that He Qing and the others could drive such a retro car. He had been groping on it for a long time just now but couldn't find any pattern. He just said that they didn't have the ability.
He Qing said calmly: "This is not the first time we have collected this kind of car. This is the first time we have seen it. How can we not know how to drive it?"
"..." When He Qing said that, Mr. Xing was immediately speechless.
He was doubtful about He Qing's words. He didn't know whether the other party was deliberately trying to exaggerate or if it was true.
But it will soon be proven whether it can be driven or not, it will be clear at a glance.
He Qing said it very easily, but Lin Haitao, who was sitting in the driver's seat, was a little nervous because he had never driven such an antique car and had no research on its structure.
He didn't know where He Qing got such confidence. It seemed like he had been exposed to this kind of car often and it was easy to drive.
But the fact is that He Qing doesn't even have a driver's license, and I'm afraid he has never learned one.
"Haitao, don't be nervous." He Qing saw Lin Haitao's uneasiness and whispered comfort in his ear, "Actually, antique cars are similar to modern cars. The structures are basically the same, except for some
The details have just changed a bit.”
Lin Haitao also lowered his voice and said: "But, Brother Qing, this kind of car looks very strange. It will make people panic when driving."
Let alone an antique car, it is a new car. If you have not driven the same car before, you have to familiarize yourself with the situation before driving it. But now he has not done any research on this Rolls-Royce "Phantom Generation".
Everything was unfamiliar, which was equivalent to rushing a duck to the shelves. But with He Qing's encouragement, he had to bite the bullet and take on the job.
He Qing said: "Is it okay if I teach you?"
"Ah? Are you coming to teach me?" Lin Haitao was shocked. He couldn't believe his ears. A person who had never driven a car actually came to teach him an experienced driver.
"Yes, listen carefully." He Qing said solemnly, "Here. The valve and throttle knobs in the center of the steering wheel can be used to control idle speed, rotational speed and fuel supply. The lever on the right is used to control the shift from fourth gear to fourth gear.
Switching to fifth gear..."
At the moment, he took the trouble to explain to Lin Haitao some of the different structures of this old Rolls-Royce step by step. Lin Haitao pricked up his ears and listened carefully. After listening and thoroughly understanding, he suddenly understood.
Shocked: "Brother Qing, you...how do you know everything?!"
He Qing smiled and said seriously: "I have studied the structure of this kind of car before."
"That's it!" Lin Haitao nodded solemnly. Since He Qing said that, he naturally believed it.
"Okay, Haitao, let's drive." He Qing said, "If you're not familiar with it, drive slowly. If you drive for a long time, you'll get used to it."
"Yeah, okay." Lin Haitao readily agreed.
Then he started the engine and the car started roaring to life.
"Dudu——"
Suddenly, a horn sound startled everyone watching the excitement. The air horn in front of the car made a very loud sound. It was much louder than an ordinary car and could serve as a warning from a distance.
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After watching He Qing and the others start the car smoothly and smoothly, Mr. Xing and his companions could not help but widen their eyes with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
The other spectators around were also surprised, and all of them looked envious.
"Not bad! This car drives really differently!" Lin Haitao laughed loudly after the car successfully drove out of the exhibition site and arrived at the vast golf square.
He Qing nodded and said: "Of course, after all, this was a top-notch car. If it is uncomfortable to drive, how could it be favored by so many car enthusiasts?"
The two drove around the field for several times before driving back, but they were still not satisfied.
“The car is nice!”
After getting out of the car, He Qing said to Manager Xiao with a smile: "Manager Xiao, are you sure the auction will be held in the evening? Don't forget to notify me then, and you must be early."
"I know, Mr. He!" Manager Xiao nodded in agreement and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the auction will be held tonight. I hope you will come to support me."
"Of course!" He Qing smiled without hesitation.
Later they said goodbye and left the scene. When they turned around and walked away, Mr. Xing and others stared at their backs and talked endlessly. They began to guess about He Qing's identity and background.
After trying out the antique car, He Qing accompanied Gu Qing and the others to go through the final procedures. At about two o'clock in the afternoon, two cars, Ferrari and Porsche, drove out of the auto show venue.
Since Gu Qing had not driven for a long time, when the car drove onto the road with constant traffic, she was a little scared and said, "Brother Qing, I'm a handmaiden. There are so many cars on the road, I'm a little scared."
"Then let me drive." He Qing said in a very calm tone.
"You come to drive?" Gu Qing was shocked and said, "Brother Qing, haven't you learned it yet?"
He Qing said: "Actually, if you have learned a little bit, it should be fine. You can park the car on the side of the road and let me try it."
His hands were a little itchy. He was no longer what he used to be. He had transformed from a rookie into a car king-level driver. It was just a piece of cake to drive a Ferrari sports car.
Gu Qing parked the car in an open space on the roadside as he said and changed places with him.
Not long after, the car started again, but this time it was He Qing.
The car drove freely under the driving of He Qing, weaving in and out of traffic without feeling depressed at all.
"Brother Qing, it turns out that not only can you drive, but you can also drive so well!" Gu Qing said in surprise.
He Qing smiled and said: "It's just so so. Qingqing, this car is good, isn't it? It's easy to drive and very comfortable to sit in."
"Yes. It's very comfortable!" Gu Qing said, "Then why don't you buy a car and drive it?"
He Qing said: "I will buy the antique car first. As for the car to drive, we will talk about it later. I want to buy an off-road vehicle. It seems that there are no good off-road vehicles at the auto show today, so I looked elsewhere."
Off-road vehicles are naturally more durable than ordinary sports cars, especially when traveling in harsh environments such as mountains. Since he may travel all over China to collect antiques, he naturally needs to prepare a wear-resistant off-road vehicle.
But there is no need to worry about this. If you have money, things are easy to do. In such a big city, it is impossible to find an off-road vehicle that suits your needs.
After the Ferrari was driven back, it was placed in a garage in the rental community. It was too late, so there was no time to apply for a license plate. Gu Qing would also have to take the driver's license exam later.
Not long after returning, He Qing received a call from Manager Xiao, saying that the auction was scheduled for eight o'clock in the evening and explaining the specific location where the auction would be held.
So after dinner, He Qing and the others set off and rushed to the auction venue. Gu Qing and Lin Haitao both accompanied him.
The auction was held in a club next to the golf plaza. When He Qing and others rushed to the auction hall, Mr.
He Qing didn't know any of them, and maybe there was a sitter arranged by the seller. But if someone named Xing was there, that would be enough.
Soon He Qing and the others were seated, and the organizer also explained the rules. The starting price is the price of the car, which is 20 million, and the price increase is 100,000. Each increase must not be less than 100,000.
Before the filming officially started, He Qing sat on the right rear side of Mr. Xing. Mr. Xing turned his head and looked around from time to time, with an obviously provocative look.
It was as if he had determined that He Qing could not compete with him and that the antique car belonged to him.
However, he didn't know that He Qing was more determined than him and was determined to get the antique car that he had strong feelings for.
After the shooting started, the competition was fierce at first. In the blink of an eye, the price climbed from the initial 20 million to 25 million, most of which were 500,000, and then one million.
But during this process, He Qing didn't say a word. He stood still because he knew there was no need to speak now and everything was waiting for the opportunity.
After the price exceeded 25 million, there were not as many bidders as there were at the beginning, and the price speed and magnitude also slowed down.
"Twenty-seven million!" Mr. Xing, who was sitting in the front row, raised his hands high and said loudly.
"Twenty-seven million times!"
Manager Xiao shouted while standing on the auction stage.
No one answered.
The people who had just competed with Mr. Xing seemed to have given up and were resigned to losing.
"Twenty-seven million twice!" Manager Xiao glanced at everyone and said.
To be continued...