66: Buy a car

Xu Jia has been driving her wuling mini for 3 years!

When she first bought the car, she intended for it to be just a temporary vehicle for getting around!

At the time, she thought she would drive it for three to five years, save up some money, and then buy a BBA. Wouldn't that be delightful?

However, she hadn't expected that within two years, her father would have an accident.

Forget about saving for a BBA; her family still had debts that hadn't been paid off yet!

In the past, Xu Jia didn't think that being a child from a rural family made her any different from others.

At most, when she was in school, she would envy others for having more snacks and ample living expenses.

But in these last few years, she finally realized the insurmountable gap between her family and others!

Other people's parents were both employed, had social security, medical insurance, and pensions, and the money they saved could easily support the next generation.

Her parents only had the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme, and their future pension would barely amount to one or two thousand a year, which wasn't even enough for themselves.

This meant that even among her peers, even if she earned over ten thousand a month, her quality of life couldn't compare to someone earning three or four thousand!

And if any family member suffered from an illness, it would be a major blow!

Xu Jia realized that her family had almost no ability to withstand risks!

From that moment on, she understood the importance of saving money.

She could only hide away her dream of a BBA, restrain her longing for the big city, and instead console herself that the wuling mini was actually quite good—at the very least, it was easy to park and didn't cost money for gas.

But Xu Jia didn't expect that the dream she had just buried would be dug up so quickly by Chen Qiu.

"Let's go, to the BMW dealership!" Chen Qiu said.

"I was just saying that casually earlier, there's no need to buy a BMW!" Xu Jia said, feeling a bit nervous.

"The company was only just established; buying a Sagitar would be enough!"

Chen Qiu looked at her and said, feigning dissatisfaction.

"Managing stores worth 200 million, and you're going to drive a crappy Sagitar?"

"If others found out, they'd think we're just subletting landlords!"

Xu Jia blinked and hesitated for a moment before saying.

"But isn't our management company essentially just a subletting business?"

"We don't take outside business; we're managing our own stores!" Chen Qiu replied, sounding annoyed.

"Besides, even if I buy it for you, it's still a company car."

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to the boss!" Xu Jia said in a soft, gentle voice. She stole a glance at Chen Qiu from the corner of her eye, the corners of her mouth curling into a pleased arc.

If Chen Qiu were buying it for her personally, she wouldn't even dare to accept it!

It belongs to the company, but it's assigned to her, and he even asked for her opinion personally... Hmm, it's really no different than buying it for her!

The two of them soon arrived at the BMW dealership!

On the way, they had already decided on the specific model: the bmw 5 series 530Li Luxury Line.

After arriving at the dealership, they went straight to that model and placed the order in full.

The final on-the-road price was over 380,000, and the whole process took less than half an hour.

This speed of buying a car not only shocked the dealership salesperson, but even Xu Jia, sitting in the driver's seat of the new car, felt a bit dazed.

The car model she had yearned for for years, which had remained out of reach, was secured in just half an hour?

"Calm down. You're a private banking manager who has handled accounts with tens or hundreds of millions; why are you acting like you've never seen the world before!"

"But those weren't mine..."

"This car isn't yours either!"

Hearing Chen Qiu's words, the expression on Xu Jia's pretty face stiffened.

She immediately rolled her eyes slightly and complained in her heart, "Still the same blockhead!"

Couldn't he just let her properly immerse herself in this excitement?

Just as her mood calmed down a little, Chen Qiu suddenly said to her again.

"However, if you perform well in all aspects, I'll gift this car to you at the end of the year."

Xu Jia's calmed emotions were stirred up by him once again.

Looking into Chen Qiu's eyes, she always felt that his deep gaze revealed some intriguing provocation.

"Perform well in all aspects?" Xu Jia's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.

It probably isn't the aspects she was thinking of, right...

Shortly after, Chen Qius Parents arrived.

Chen Qiu had informed them about buying the car, so he had told them to take a taxi over.

As for what car to buy for his father, Chen Zhide, Chen Qiu already had an idea.

"Oh my, I said don't buy, don't buy; isn't there still a Xiaomi parked at home!" Luo Jinglan muttered.

Although Chen Zhide was somewhat tempted, he also agreed with Luo Jinglan's view.

Chen Qiu gave Xu Jia a look, and she understood immediately.

"Uncle, Auntie, this car is going to be registered under the company's name, so it can be used for tax deductions!"

"The money saved from the tax deduction will be even more than the cost of the car itself!"

"Really? Is that not illegal?"

"Auntie, I work at a bank, and I was specifically in charge of this aspect before!"

Hearing that they could save money, the two elders immediately changed their tune.

What more was there to say? Buy it!

Thus, the group went to the volvo dealership.

The car Chen Qiu intended to buy for his father was a volvo xc90!

If nothing else, its main selling point was safety and stability!

With the SUV's ground clearance, traveling back and forth between the city and the countryside would be completely unobstructed!

It could be said to be the most suitable choice!

As a second-tier luxury brand, volvo had gained much more popularity over the years thanks to its outstanding safety performance.

At the very least, Chen Zhide had heard of it!

Upon seeing the solemn and classic volvo xc90 in person, Chen Zhide smiled until the corners of his eyes crinkled, and he couldn't suppress the grin on his face.

Chen Qiu was looking at the 5-seater version, which the salesperson quoted at 520,000!

Upon hearing this, Luo Jinglan immediately tugged at Chen Qiu's sleeve.

"Your dad doesn't need to drive such an expensive car!"

Chen Zhide opened his mouth but couldn't muster an argument.

"Mom, tax deduction!"

"With 500,000, wouldn't it be better to buy a mercedes-benz?" Luo Jinglan said again.

At this moment, Chen Zhide spoke up.

"What do you know? A mercedes-benz is just for show, and they're everywhere on the streets. How can they be as safe as a volvo!"

Although he didn't have the car yet, Chen Zhide already possessed the superior mindset of a niche-enthusiast.

In a small place, compared to a mercedes-benz, volvo was definitely a niche brand!

Chen Qiu also smiled and nodded.

Seeing this, Luo Jinglan didn't say anything more.

Soon, Chen Qiu purchased this car in full as well.

Sitting in the new car, Chen Zhide touched the steering wheel as if he were caressing some rare treasure.

"Look at you; if it weren't for our son being successful, you probably wouldn't have been able to drive this car in your lifetime!"

Luo Jinglan couldn't stand his behavior and said, rolling her eyes.

"That's my son too!"

Chen Zhide laughed happily and wasn't angry at all!

He wasn't a young man in his thirties or forties!

He was over fifty, nearing sixty; what was wrong with enjoying the blessings brought by his son?

Was that shameful?

This was something to be proud of!

He couldn't even imagine how straight his back would be when he drove this car around the entrance of the village!

"We're going to go check on the renovations at the villa later; you two go on with your business!"

Luo Jinglan waved at them, and then got into the volvo xc90 and left.

As for Xu Jia, she was preparing to return to the bank; she had to formally submit her resignation notice.

Chen Qiu, having nothing else to do, decided to go along with her.