"Dad, did you really take the exam by yourself? Have you memorized all the questions in subject one?" Xia Zekai asked.
Why doesn't he believe it so much?
He still remembered that when he first took the driver's license test, he read the thick book of traffic signs and traffic rules for more than a week, and then went to the computer room of the driving school every day to open the computer and practice.
Putting aside everything else, can his dad play with computers?
Xia Weicheng probably knew that he couldn't hide his son, so he said: "Hey, I know all the traffic icons..."
Okay, Xia Zekai understood what he meant and stopped asking about this matter.
He then asked: "Dad, have you thought about what car you want?"
"How about the GL8 I drive? It's comfortable to drive and sit in."
"If you're not used to it, I'll buy you a car. How about the Passat? It looks good to you." Xia Zekai asked him.
Xia Weicheng hesitated for a long time and said, "Buy me a van and drive it at home. There's no point in buying a too good one."
"..." Xia Zekai was stunned for a long time, never expecting that his father's requirements were so low.
I also know that he still doesn't want to waste his money.
Xia Zekai thought for a while and said, "Dad, I understand."
"You know what, Zekai, don't buy me a car that's too expensive!" Xia Weicheng pointedly said.
I'm afraid that my son won't understand human speech.
After hanging up the phone, Xia Zekai did not go to the company again. He drove directly to the Buick 4S point.
This time the person who received him was changed, it was a thin young man.
He saw the GL8 that Xia Zekai drove, the 2007 GL8 Elite Edition, but it looked very new.
"Brother, do you want to buy a car? I can help you introduce which one you have chosen." The young man was particularly enthusiastic.
These are all commissions. In the end, they all have to go into his own pocket. How can he not be active?
"I'm buying a GL8. Is there any existing car?" Xia Zekai asked him.
The goal is very clear.
His father, Xia Weicheng, wants a minivan. Isn't the GL8 a large minivan? This fits his dad's requirements, so there's nothing wrong with it.
The thin young man's name was Han Wenbin. After hearing Xia Zekai's question, he nodded quickly: "Brother, there is an existing car, and it is the latest model 11 model. The 2007 model has been discontinued. Do you think this is okay?"
There is a new model. Xia Zekai nodded: "Okay, take me to see it."
"Brother, you come with me." Han Wenbin was very cautious, fearing that he might offend Xia Zekai somewhere, and then the business would be ruined.
The 4S shop is a bit deserted. As the saying goes, gold is worth nine and silver is ten.
But July has just begun, and the hot weather is the coldest time. Plus today is Wednesday, not many people are willing to come out to look at cars or buy cars at this time.
Xia Zekai followed Han Wenbin towards the back. Han Wenbin said, "Brother, our store has just received a batch of the latest GL8. They are all placed in the warehouse behind."
"It's right over here, we'll be there soon."
"Brother, I see that you are also driving a GL8. I believe you are familiar with this car. Do you want to replace it or buy another one?"
"Buy another one. What's the difference between your new model and the boss's? How many versions are there?" Xia Zekai asked casually.
Han Wenbin quickly took the knowledge he had memorized and started to recite it to Xia Zekai: "Brother, we have a comfortable version here, an executive version, a luxury business comfort version, a luxury business TAG Heuer version, and a flagship version.
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He said: "The comfort version has the basic configuration and the price is also low. The manufacturer's guide price is 228,000, and the flagship version is the most expensive, 388,000."
"Well, let's not discuss the price for now. Now tell me, what's the difference between this car and my 2007 model?" Xia Zekai wanted to know more about this.
"Brother, I think you are driving the elite version of the 2007 model. I will compare it with the executive version of the 11 model at this price. Take a look."
"The new model has a 6-speed manual transmission, which is much improved than the old model. The engine is a 2.4L, 167-horsepower L4, while the old model is a 2.5L, 152-horsepower V6."
"In addition, the car length is 113 mm longer than the old model, the car height is 21 mm higher than the old model, and the wheelbase is also 41 mm longer than the old model. You will feel more comfortable when you sit on it."
"In addition to these, the fuel consumption is also lower than before..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xia Zekai interrupted him with his hand and said, "Don't tell me about fuel consumption."
Han Wenbin felt a little embarrassed for a moment. He had forgotten that he could drive an LG8. It would not be short of money to buy a new one. It was obviously a bit redundant for him to consider this for others.
Han Wenbin went on to talk a lot, and Xia Zekai listened back and forth, and summarized these points from his words. The biggest change was the transmission, from an automatic transmission to a manual transmission, and a lot more
The auxiliary functions are full of technology. For example, his 2007 model is an ordinary steering wheel, but this new model is a multi-function steering wheel. There is no difference in the rest.
After Xia Zekai thought about it, he decided that it didn't matter whether it was useful or not. Since he had bought it once, he would just buy one with the highest configuration for his father, and he would not be short of money.
The next moment, he pointed at the car and said: "Little brother, you just told me that there is a flagship version, right? Which one is it?"
Han Wenbin's eyes lit up when he heard this. This customer is a good one.
He quickly took Xia Zekai to one of the cars, pointed at the big car in front of him and said: "Brother, this is the car. Look at how much improved this car is compared to the 2007 model.
The whole thing looks more beautiful.”
"This luxury business flagship version has a 3.0L, 258-horsepower V6 engine, which is definitely powerful enough to drive."
"And its configuration is quite high, and it also has a panoramic sunroof. Go up and try it. The feeling is incomparable to that of a single sunroof."
“Also, this model has more electric seat adjustment and seat heating than the ordinary model, making it very comfortable for people to sit on.”
"in addition……"
"How much?" Xia Zekai didn't wait for him to continue talking, and asked directly: "Can you tell me the lowest price? How much is it?"
"If it's possible, I'll just take it away. If it's not possible, forget it." Xia Zekai was very forceful.
He didn't do this on purpose, and it became a habit over time.
Coupled with the fact that he has two factories under his control and manages more than 600 people, his official power and deep financial confidence give him an invisible sense of oppression.
Han Wenbin was stunned by what was said. He was so nervous that he didn't dare to speak.
Xia Zekai asked him again, and then he quickly said: "Brother, do you want to pay in full or in installments? If you pay in full, you will get a discount of 20,000, and if you pay in installments, the discount will be strong, up to 30,000..."
"How much cheaper can it be for the full price?" Xia Zekai asked.
Han Wenbin sat there for a long time, speechless.
He said: "This price is already very cheap. How about you apply for installment payment? I will contact our leader to help you get more discounts."
Whether Xia Zekai knew their tricks or not, he didn't even bother to expose them and said directly: "Go and ask your leader now. If it works, I will withdraw the full amount. If it doesn't work, forget it. I will find another company."
"I happen to be going to Jicheng in two days. It should be cheaper to buy it there than here."
"Brother, please wait a moment, I'll go ask." Han Wenbin was anxious.
He could tell that Xia Zekai didn't mean it as a joke.
…
More than an hour later, Xia Zekai completed the formalities and got a discount of 25,000 from the manufacturer's guide price. He also gave away a complete set of floor mats, trunk mats, films and other messy things.
This order wasted a lot of time.
Xia Zekai asked someone from the store to follow him and help him drive his car back to Ziyu Garden Community.
I thought about waiting for a few days to finish my work, give this car to his father to drive back, and register it for his father to settle in his hometown.
Xia Zekai came back with a new car, not to mention it was expensive.
This car and his car cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and you can clearly feel the difference as soon as you sit in it.
Xia Zekai's desire to change cars became more and more serious.
In addition, he had money in his pocket and plenty of food left over, so he didn't feel panicked.
But if he buys a new car again, he will definitely not buy a GL8. How can he only buy a business car?
I originally thought about calling his dad and telling him that the car has been bought for you. Hurry up and pass Subject 3, and you can drive after getting your driver's license.
After thinking about it for a while, I gave up and asked him to wait until he finishes the exam safely and don't let anything happen again.
Maybe substitute exams can be taken care of in this era before facial recognition has even started.
In the next two days, Xia Zekai drove back and forth in this new car that had not yet been registered, as if it was a break-in for his father's new car in advance.
When Luo Xiyun saw this car, she didn't say anything. She really didn't like such a big car.
The length of the car is 5.2 meters. Isn’t this embarrassing for her?
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Early on Saturday morning, Xia Zekai drove his new car, which had not yet been registered, and took his three mothers on the highway.
Yatou and Tongtong looked at the brand new car. They were very happy, touching here and there.
It was a pity for Luo Xiyun that the outside temperature was too high and the seat heating could not be used.
"Zekai, please stop at a service area ahead and let me try out this car." Luo Xiyun was also a little curious about the new car.
Xia Zekai would definitely not refuse her request and readily agreed.
Without wasting a few minutes, Xia Zekai and Luo Xiyun exchanged positions and continued on their way.
It was only a little after eight o'clock when we got off the Jicheng Expressway intersection.
Their unified gathering time is 9:30.
Having arrived more than an hour early, Xia Zekai said: "They should still be on the road at this time. Let's go there first, park the car and find something to eat nearby."
