Two and a half hours later, the two exited the Haicheng highway toll station.
Su Yang turned to Lu Yun and asked, "By the way, your car budget is around 150,000 yuan, right?"
Lu Yun nodded. "Mhm."
"And you're not considering an electric car?"
Lu Yun thought for a moment. "Not for now, no."
"Alright, 150,000 yuan, gasoline car. Let me think... What cars would suit a woman like you?" Su Yang said, pondering seriously.
He adjusted the navigation to Haicheng's largest auto trade city and drove there.
"We'll check them out in person. Off the top of my head, the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3 Axela seem like good fits for you."
Lu Yun pulled out her phone and looked them up. "These two do look pretty nice."
Su Yang chuckled. "Yeah, though they're a bit small—both compact sedans. The Civic has quicker acceleration, while the Axela is more fun to drive, but the rear seats are a bit cramped."
"We can test-drive them at the dealership."
Lu Yun smiled and nodded. With Su Yang guiding her, she didn’t have to worry about a thing.
Half an hour later, the Maybach pulled into Haicheng Tianhui Auto Trade City.
This was Haicheng’s largest auto market, where most car brands were concentrated.
Whether on weekends or weekdays, the place was always packed with shoppers.
Su Yang parked the car in front of the Honda dealership, and the two stepped out.
A saleswoman standing at the entrance immediately brightened and hurried toward them.
"Are you two here to look at cars?"
Su Yang was taken aback. Damn, she approached us the second we got out? Are salespeople these days really that eager?
But when he noticed her eyes lingering on the Maybach, he realized it wasn’t enthusiasm—she saw a walking ATM.
Su Yang smiled wryly. "Yeah, we’re checking out your cars."
"Are you buying for yourself, sir?"
"Not me. I’m just here to accompany her."
"Oh, got it. Please, come right in."
They followed the saleswoman into the Honda showroom.
Su Yang got straight to the point. "Show us the new Civic."
"Of course! The Civic would be a perfect fit for this young lady. The latest model has a stylish, eye-catching design, sleek body lines, and excellent craftsmanship..."
The saleswoman launched into her rehearsed pitch.
The two followed her to a white Civic displayed on the right side of the showroom.
Su Yang turned to Lu Yun with a grin. "What do you think of the real thing?"
Lu Yun nodded excitedly. "It looks pretty good!"
This was her first time buying a car, after all. Even though it wasn’t a luxury vehicle, it was still a brand-new experience for her.
Most people feel this way when buying their first car—some even lose sleep the night before out of sheer anticipation.
The saleswoman walked to the driver’s side and opened the door.
"May I ask your name, miss?"
"Lu Yun."
"What a lovely name! Miss Lu, why don’t you hop in and get a feel for it?"
"Sure!"
Lu Yun smiled and climbed into the car.
The saleswoman slid into the passenger seat and began her nonstop spiel.
Su Yang stood by quietly, waiting.
As he looked at the car, memories of his past surfaced. Back then, he couldn’t even dream of owning a luxury car worth millions—just a modest 100,000-yuan car would’ve felt like the pinnacle of success.
But now? A car in that price range seemed utterly ordinary to him.
It’s funny how reaching a certain level in life makes past desires feel trivial. Eh, it’s nothing special after all.
Most people are like this—never truly satisfied.
When you earn 3,000 yuan a month, you crave 5,000. Once you hit 5,000, you want 8,000 or 10,000.
And when your monthly income reaches tens of thousands, you still hunger for more. People say they’ll quit after making 30 million, but once they do, 99% of them keep chasing more.
Su Yang was no exception. The system had recently gifted him nearly two small goals (hundreds of millions), and while he was content, he still wanted more.
Not because he aspired to be China’s or the world’s richest man—he simply had a fascination with money.
The more he had, the safer he felt. Titles and fame meant nothing to him.
His only goal was to enjoy life.
Becoming a public figure would only bring restrictions. If he wanted to live freely, he’d have to hold back.
Better to stay low-key—do as he pleased, live his life, answer to no one. That was the dream.
......
Su Yang walked over to the lounge area and sat down to wait.
Lu Yun spent some time in the back seat with the saleswoman before finally joining him.
"So, what do you think?"
Lu Yun grinned cutely. "I like it, but I’d like to compare it with other models before deciding."
"Fair enough. Let’s check out the neighboring dealerships."
The saleswoman approached, and Lu Yun said apologetically, "I’d like to look at other cars first, just to compare."
"Of course, of course! It’s always good to shop around. You’re welcome back anytime. If you end up choosing our car, I’ll make sure you get the best deal possible."
Lu Yun smiled gratefully. "Thank you!"
They left the dealership and turned right, where Su Yang spotted the logos of Volkswagen, Hyundai, and Mazda.
"Let’s go see the Axela."
"Okay!"
After walking a short distance, they reached an intersection. Su Yang glanced to the right, and his eyes landed on the four rings in the distance—Audi.
A sudden urge struck him to check it out, mainly because there was one viral TikTok-famous car he’d always adored.
Lu Yun noticed his gaze. "What are you looking at?"
Su Yang pointed at the Audi dealership. "Ever thought about buying an Audi?"
"An Audi? I mean, I’d love to, but it’s way over my budget. I know Audis are expensive."
Su Yang smirked. "No worries. Let’s just take a look. If you find one you like, I can lend you some money."
"Ah? No way! I don’t want to borrow money. I’d rather stick to what I can afford. Plus, even if I got an Audi, I couldn’t afford the upkeep."
Su Yang thought, This girl’s got solid principles... Wait, what am I even saying?
Seeing Su Yang frown, Lu Yun worried she’d upset him.
She quickly explained, "Su Yang, I just mean I don’t like owing people. If I could afford it, I’d love a nicer car, but right now, 100,000 yuan is my limit."
Su Yang scratched his head and grinned. "I get it. You’ve got a healthy mindset—not chasing things beyond your reach."
"But," Su Yang continued, his tone shifting.
"If I lend you the money, you can pay me back whenever you have it. What’s between us? When it comes to your first car, I think you should get something a little nicer—go all out and make it count."
"But..." Lu Yun hesitated, trying to voice her concerns.
Before she could finish, Su Yang grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the Audi showroom.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
ver to a world of cultivation and returned invincible. Modern medicine is child's play compared to elixirs; technological might crumbles before true cultivation. My name is Qin Ning, Earth's sole cultivator!
villain is the number one simp for the book's leading female protagonist, Shen Wan'er. As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles. Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System], which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love. To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book's biggest villain—Cold Qingqiu. ........... My name is Leng Qingqiu. To find the murderer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me. Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world. "Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?" I don't like any of them. You'd better leave quickly! "Why aren't you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?" Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying! (Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1)
