Chapter 78

Ye Qing was a bit taken aback, Li Huaxing was going to give him a car?

From what he understood, this car was one Li Huaxing had bought and was preparing to use as his new vehicle.

What kind of car did Li Huaxing drive?

It was a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a luxurious vehicle custom-made according to the user's requirements.

However, to be honest, although the Rolls-Royce Phantom was famous, its design was not particularly appealing, with a front that resembled a truck.

Now, Li Huaxing had waited for months for this brand new car, and it was about to be transferred to Ye Qing even before it left the port...

Ye Qing was really at a loss for words. Someone of Li Huaxing's status would certainly choose a car of the same class as the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and it was impossible for him to downgrade.

A luxury car worth over eight million, in the past, Ye Qing wouldn't have had the chance to even touch it.

Now, someone was giving him one, brand new, just delivered by sea to the port.

The better the car, the longer the wait for delivery. The fact that this car had been waited for months further indicated that it was no ordinary vehicle.

While Ye Qing was lost in thought, Li Huaxing's secretary approached, serving fragrant tea and informing Ye Qing that the customs duties for the car had been completed, and the dealer had already sent someone to deliver it.

Excitement aside, Ye Qing remained composed.

Helping Li Huaxing solve a major problem and pointing out many design flaws had certainly earned him a substantial reward, but he hadn't expected it to be this high.

This was an investment. The next time Li Huaxing encountered a technical problem in mechanical processing, he would certainly come for advice, and Ye Qing wouldn't feel right about continuing to charge.

Next time, even if Li Huaxing offered a reward, Ye Qing wouldn't accept it.

Friends help each other out. If you have a problem, I'll help you, and if I have a problem, you won't stand by and do nothing.

Li Huaxing was an industrial tycoon in Zhongyun City, and his network of connections extended far beyond Zhongyun. Many problems that seemed insurmountable to Ye Qing could be solved with a single phone call from him.

"Chairman Li, if you have similar technical issues in the future, just come to me."

Ye Qing felt that as long as it wasn't about selling the black technology from the Monster Factory, helping out was no big deal. Huaxing Heavy Industry's products were still far behind those of the old-established heavy industry groups. Without the support of black technology, he couldn't become a true rival to the Monster Factory.

"Of course, of course. If you encounter any trouble in the future, just come to me, Brother Ye." Li Huaxing stood up with a smile and shook hands firmly with Ye Qing.

Then Li Huaxing approached Master Jingqiao and extended his hand to thank the master.

Master Jingqiao gulped down the scalding tea, smacked his lips, and then extended his right hand.

After shaking hands, Master Jingqiao, perhaps disliking the taste of the tea, asked for cold water when the secretary was about to refill his cup.

Li Huaxing was momentarily taken aback, unsure if he was concerned about the tea or surprised that Master Jingqiao wasn't bothered by the heat.

The more invincible someone was in a certain field, the more likely they were to have some quirks. Master Jingqiao's disregard for good tea made Li Huaxing feel it was fitting for his status.

At 5:30 PM, the unique rumble and air brake sound of a heavy truck came from outside the office. Li Huaxing looked out through the floor-to-ceiling window and waved to Ye Qing, "Brother Ye, your car has arrived. I guarantee you'll like it."

Ye Qing also glanced out and saw a streamlined car covered in a silver-gray dust cover on a flatbed truck. The size and length were longer than a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but the lines were more refined compared to the bulky and rigid Rolls-Royce.

When Ye Qing and Li Huaxing walked downstairs, the silver-gray dust cover had already been removed by the workers, and a special ramp was being laid at the rear of the car.

A sleek, silver-white car with a strong sense of sportiness was presented to Ye Qing.

The large-angle headlights and hexagonal grille intake made it easy for Ye Qing to recognize the brand.

Aston Martin—a top-tier car brand that started by producing racing cars.

"This is an Aston Martin—Lagonda!" Li Huaxing introduced with a smile, "This car is a bit more expensive than my Phantom, but it's also a four-seater. However, it's the opposite of the Phantom; one is suitable for riding, and the other is suitable for driving."

"After getting tired of the Rolls-Royce, I wanted to buy this to drive and experience the feeling of my younger days."

"Now it belongs to you. It's very low-key, and you only realize its extraordinary nature when you step on the gas."

The customer manager, who provided personal service, carefully drove the silver-white Aston Martin Lagonda down and handed the car keys and purchase contract to Ye Qing.

The car key was the size of a lighter, with a silver Aston Martin emblem. When Ye Qing signed the purchase contract, he glanced at the configuration list and found that the price was as high as 8.3 million.

Ye Qing had originally expected to buy a luxury car worth two to three million, but now, a super luxury car worth over eight million was right in front of him.

After signing, the customer manager professionally explained the car's performance and various operating methods to Ye Qing.

An eight-speed automatic transmission, with paddle shifters, could outperform most sports cars. After all, the Lagonda series had been active on various racing tracks a hundred years ago.

However, its appearance was very low-key, with no hint of a super sports car. Someone who didn't know better might think it was just a new model of the Mondeo.

At 6:00 PM, Ye Qing bid farewell to Li Huaxing and carefully drove the Aston Martin out of the Huaxing Heavy Industry gate.

After leaving the factory gate and driving into the development zone road, Ye Qing gently parked the car by the roadside.

Then...

He couldn't contain his joy and burst into laughter in the driver's seat.

Damn, looking around the entire Zhongyun, the entire province, who else was as capable as him?

Solving several technical problems in one afternoon and earning over eight million in rewards!

Who else!

If it weren't for Master Jingqiao's appearance resembling Gollum from "The Lord of the Rings," Ye Qing would have definitely kissed him.

"Ha ha!" Ye Qing excitedly caressed the steering wheel. A super luxury car worth over eight million, the driving experience was simply indescribable.

It was...

An unprecedented driving sensation. Just a light touch on the gas, and this Lagonda roared forward like an unleashed beast.

As for the car's features, when Ye Qing saw others drive Mercedes-Benz, he thought it was already quite advanced that the car would lock automatically when the hand swept over the handle.

What about this Lagonda?

After getting out of the car, just shake the key, and it locks automatically. When opening the door, it detects the key and opens automatically if it's nearby.

It's called a car key, but it doesn't have the usual function of inserting and turning a key; it's a highly intelligent controller.

The car's exterior is made of pure carbon fiber, and the interior is decorated with large areas of handcrafted deer leather and a type of slowly growing birch wood. The four door sills are also inlaid with silver plates bearing the designer's name and the place of handcrafting.

The carpet is made of wool, and the seats are electrically heated and ergonomically adjustable.

One could say that just opening the door of this Lagonda would spark many conversations.

Master Jingqiao sat in the passenger seat in silence, showing no interest, as if he were riding a tractor.

Ye Qing, however, was like a child with his favorite toy, fiddling with the settings here and pressing buttons there.

Finally, Ye Qing couldn't contain his joy.

He adjusted his clothes and hair in the rearview mirror, then took out his phone, showing his watch, and took several selfies.

After taking photos of the interior, Ye Qing got out of the car and took a few more photos by the hood. He then selected one where he blocked the car logo and posted it on his social media.

The caption read—Bought a new Ford Mondeo!

The Ford Mondeo has a front that mimics the classic front of the Aston Martin. Now, Ye Qing deliberately blocked the logo and couldn't resist showing off in his social media.

Of course, anyone who knew a little bit would recognize it wasn't a Mondeo.

No sooner had he posted the photo than his phone rang while he was admiring it in the driver's seat.

Ye Qing looked at the number; there was no name, but it felt familiar.

"Hello?"

"Is... is it Brother Ye?" A pleasant voice came from the phone, "I'm Baidou. Brother... Brother Ye, are you free tonight? I... I want to invite you to dinner."

"Doudou?"

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