Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Slap in the Face

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The snide woman simply crossed her arms and watched Huo Sining with glee, seemingly delighting in the misfortune.

She found the two of them comical, addicted to their act; wasn’t this just a joke? Earlier they had balked at the price of a modest BMW, and now here they were, clamoring to purchase a limited edition sports car and even competing to pay for it—utterly hilarious!

Huo Sining had no idea that the woman was laughing at her expense; though there wasn’t much money in her card, she could manage to come up with the three hundred and some million. Although she felt somewhat reluctant to spend that much all at once, she wasn’t willing to owe Su Jinyuan any favors.

Seeing Huo Sining reaching for her wallet, Su Jinyuan wouldn’t have it.

He had intended to slap those presumptuous people in the face; if he allowed a woman to foot the bill, wouldn’t that be a loss of face?

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“Stop causing trouble. I’m your brother; how could I let you pay when I’m buying you a birthday gift!”

Su Jinyuan quickly grabbed Huo Sining’s hand to stop her from paying, glared at her with annoyance, then turned to the salesperson and said:

“Alright, we’ll take this model. Could you handle the related procedures for us?”

“Sir, rest assured, our dealership provides a full-service experience. We’ll handle the license plate registration and all related procedures at no additional cost, especially now during the National Day Golden Week with promotions in our store,” the car salesman patiently explained.

“Okay then, have someone bring the purchase contract here. Sining, you sign the contract with them, and I’ll go make the payment.”

The saleswoman was taken aback upon hearing this, clearly not expecting these two to be so generous; they had decided to buy without even test driving the car after only a few glances.

Huo Sining was also rendered speechless, but since Su Jinyuan was already off with the saleswoman to swipe his card, she could only stand there patiently waiting for the purchase contract.

After the contract was signed, the woman who had initially watched on with a look of enjoyment suddenly looked dumbfounded, watching in disbelief as the saleswoman handed the car keys to Huo Sining. The nouveau riche-looking middle-aged man’s face also turned beet red with disbelief.

“Mr. Su! What are you doing here?” At the moment Huo Sining and Su Jinyuan were waiting for the saleswoman to help with the car pick-up procedures, a man walked in from outside, surprised upon seeing Su Jinyuan and quickly came forward to greet him, “Are you here to buy a car?”

“Boss Bai, what brings you here?” Su Jinyuan kept a professional smile on his face.

Bai Guoming’s eyes and brows were smiling, “Don’t laugh at me, Mr. Su, I own this store; just making a little money. What about you, Mr. Su, looking to buy a car? Shall I get someone to show you around?”

Su Jinyuan smiled and shook his head, “Not for me, I’m accompanying my cousin to buy a car, and we’ve already made our choice.”

Bai Guoming glanced over, only then noticing the girl standing next to Su Jinyuan who at first seemed somewhat familiar. He took another careful look and finally recognized her, expressing his surprise, “Oh, isn’t this Miss Huo?”

“You are?” Huo Sining also felt the man in front of her looked familiar, but she couldn’t remember where she had seen him.

“Miss Huo tends to forget important people, we met at an auction more than a month ago,” Bai Guoming saw that Huo Sining couldn’t remember and hurriedly reminded her kindly.

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Huo Sining paused, her mind suddenly recalling the day she and Su Jinyuan had attended a private auction. They had been late to the venue and, indeed, there seemed to be a man who had brought wine over for Su Jinyuan, insisting that he drink three cups as a self-imposed penalty. That man appeared to be the person standing before her now.

“So it’s you, hello, hello, I’m really sorry, my memory isn’t the best, I didn’t recognize you right away.” Huo Sining felt somewhat embarrassed and hastily apologized to the man.

Bai Guoming, however, didn’t seem unhappy at all, and smiled as he waved his hand, “I’m just an ordinary-looking guy, nothing remarkable, so it’s normal that Miss Huo doesn’t remember me. By the way, Miss Huo, have you decided on a car yet? Which one have you chosen? I’ll ask the salesperson to give you the biggest discount.”

Upon hearing this, Huo Sining’s expression stiffened slightly, It seems you’re a bit late, we’ve already paid for it.

At that very moment, the saleswoman came out from inside, holding a long receipt and the car purchase contract. Seeing Bai Guoming, she looked somewhat surprised and reserved, “Boss.”

“Hmm.” Bai Guoming hummed lightly, “Is this Miss Huo’s purchase contract?”

“Yes.” The saleswoman handed the contract to Bai Guoming.

After glancing at the credit card receipt, Bai Guoming knew that the deal was done. He quietly initiated his next move to the saleswoman, “This Mr. Su and Miss Huo are my friends. Go tell the manager that, at my request, we will provide Miss Huo with a five-year car insurance for free, and also arrange a VIP fuel card for her.”

Huo Sining was taken aback when she heard this. She realized that Bai Guoming had just mentioned giving her a discount, but since Su Jinyuan had already paid for the car in full, Bai Guoming couldn’t deliver on his initial promise and thus decided to offer Huo Sining a different form of compensation. The value of five years’ car insurance along with a VIP fuel card could probably amount to tens of thousands of yuan.

Although the car was expensive, seeing that so much money had already been spent, Huo Sining didn’t really care about the few tens of thousands worth of car insurance, and well-understood the principle that one shouldn’t owe personal favors. So, hearing Bai Guoming’s offer, she was about to decline when, unexpectedly, Su Jinyuan silently stopped her.

Su Jinyuan knew very well that Bai Guoming, the old fox, wasn’t usually so easy to talk to. Today, however, the fact that he was willing to part with a slice of his own pie indicated he must have had another favor to ask.

Indeed, before Su Jinyuan could ask, Bai Guoming took the initiative, “In a month, the Pingzhou Public Plate will start. I’m curious, Mr. Su, what are your plans?”

What is the Pingzhou Public Plate? Huo Sining wasn’t sure.

Su Jinyuan’s gaze flickered as he smiled and said, “Su specializes in sourcing raw materials, and we have dedicated craftsmen responsible for purchasing. However, this year, I’m planning to try my luck on the ground personally. Why, Mr. Bai, when did you start taking an interest in jadeite?”

Bai Guoming laughed and gestured dismissively, “I’m not interested in jadeite, I’m interested in money. There’s nothing more profitable than the jewelry business. I’ve been envious of the big money you all make; I want to follow along and get a taste of the spoils.”

Su Jinyuan did not respond, and Bai Guoming, not annoyed, smiled and suggested, “Let’s not talk about that for now. Since we’ve met today, how about we have a meal together, and we can chat while we eat?”

Su Jinyuan glanced at Huo Sining without expressing any opinion.

Understanding his cue, Bai Guoming took the hint, “Miss Huo, I’d like to treat you to a meal, would you be willing to give me the honor of your company?”

Huo Sining paused, sneaking a glance at Su Jinyuan, and seeing that he seemed to have no intention of refusing, she immediately smiled, “Sure, where shall we eat?”