Upgrade to High Configuration

"Su Yang, let's... let's not buy an Audi, okay?"

Su Yang smiled. "Whether we buy or not is still up for discussion. Since we're already here, let’s take a look first."

The two quickly arrived at the entrance, where the automatic glass doors slid open smoothly.

Inside, the Audi showroom was noticeably larger than Honda’s, filled with many of the brand’s iconic models—A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, as well as Q5, Q7, Q8, and more.

Just then, a saleswoman in a white blouse, black pencil skirt, sheer stockings, and high heels approached them briskly.

In those few seconds, she gave them a quick once-over. A glance at Su Yang’s outfit told her there was a good chance she’d close a sale today.

Car salespeople were among the sharpest observers in society. They’d seen countless luxury brands—designer clothes, high-end watches—and could usually tell at a glance whether someone had the means to afford a premium car, based on their demeanor and attire.

"Welcome to Audi’s 4S store," she greeted cheerfully. "I’m Lili, one of the sales consultants here. Are you two here to look at cars today?"

Su Yang nodded. "Yeah, just browsing."

"Great! May I ask who’s interested in a vehicle?"

Su Yang gestured toward Lu Yun beside him.

The saleswoman, Lili, smiled warmly. "Perfect! Why don’t you both come have a seat over here first?"

She led them to a lounge area on one side of the showroom and promptly brought them two glasses of lemon water.

Sitting across from them, Lili beamed. "What should I call you, miss?"

"Lu Yun."

"Got it! Do you have a specific model in mind, Lu Yun?"

Lu Yun hesitated, glancing uncertainly at Su Yang.

Su Yang gave her a reassuring look before taking over. "She doesn’t follow cars much. Do you have any sedans around 200,000?"

"Two hundred thousand?" Lili chuckled. "We do, though the options might be a bit compact—but that also makes them more suitable for women. Would you like to check out the A3L?"

"The A3L? Why don’t you give us an overview first?"

"Of course! The Audi A3 comes in both sedan and hatchback versions. Which does Miss Lu prefer?"

Su Yang interjected, "What’s the length of the sedan version?"

"The sedan is just over 4.5 meters long, with a 2,680mm wheelbase—standard for a compact sedan. It’s powered by a 1.4T inline-four engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission."

Su Yang listened attentively before nodding. "Got it. Any discounts on this model right now?"

Lili smiled. "Absolutely! The entire A3L lineup is currently on promotion. The latest A3L Luxury Sport edition has a sticker price of 251,300 yuan, but after discounts, the base price drops to just 178,000. The savings are quite substantial."

Hearing "178,000," Lu Yun relaxed slightly. It was still a stretch for her budget, but manageable.

What she didn’t realize, as a first-time car buyer, was that 178,000 was just the base price. After taxes, fees, and insurance, the total would likely approach 200,000—a full 50,000 over her original budget.

Su Yang took a sip of lemon water and grinned at Lu Yun. "Honestly, the A3 feels a bit underwhelming. How about we check out the A4L instead?"

"Wait, what?" Lu Yun froze. The A3 was already expensive—wouldn’t the A4 cost even more?

She hesitated and said, "Maybe we should look into the A3 first."

Su Yang pointed at a red A3L parked nearby and added, "This one looks a bit too small. It doesn’t seem as long as a Civic, and the back seats are probably even tighter."

"Lili, right?" Su Yang turned to look at Lili.

Lili, sitting across from them, blinked and smiled. "Yes, handsome."

"How much is the A4L after discounts?"

"For the A4L, the discounts are even bigger than the A3L. The base model’s pre-tax price is just 232,000 yuan now. The official guide price is 321,800, so it’s discounted by 89,800."

Su Yang nodded. "I remember the A4L always being around 300,000 in my mind. Now it’s down to the 200,000s?"

"Yes."

"These cars have dropped in price quite a bit lately. But for us consumers, that’s a good thing."

"Lu Yun, come on, let’s go check it out."

Lu Yun stood up reluctantly and walked over to Su Yang, whispering, "Su Yang, the A4L is too expensive! I can’t afford the upkeep!"

"You’re mine now. Why worry about affording an A4L?"

Su Yang’s words were bold, and the moment he said them, Lu Yun visibly blushed.

"Don’t say things like that outside! What if someone hears? How embarrassing!" Lu Yun tugged at Su Yang’s sleeve and spoke softly.

Su Yang chuckled. "I kept my voice low—no one heard. Don’t worry, just go take a look."

"O...okay."

Lili led the way, and the three of them walked just a few steps before reaching a brand-new white A4L.

Lu Yun glanced at it and nodded unconsciously. "It really does look nice."

"Right? This model sells really well. Its quality and everything else are guaranteed—otherwise, it wouldn’t be so popular."

"Let’s get in and check it out."

"Okay~"

Lu Yun agreed and walked to the driver’s side, where Lili helped open the door for her.

Once Lu Yun was seated, Lili didn’t climb into the passenger seat to explain like the salespeople at Honda dealerships.

Instead, she covered her fitted skirt with both hands, arched her back slightly, and squatted halfway by the door to give Lu Yun the rundown.

Su Yang, standing behind them, widened his eyes and muttered, "Damn! The rumors online were true—Audi salespeople really do introduce cars like this!"

"Damn, nice! I like this approach. Just for this, we’re definitely buying this car today!"

From their earlier conversation, Lili knew Lu Yun wasn’t too familiar with cars, so she kept her explanations simple and straightforward.

Lu Yun sat inside, nodding repeatedly with a smile, clearly pleased with the car.

After all, it was an Audi—who wouldn’t like a luxury brand?

Lu Yun was no exception. Driving an Audi would undoubtedly give her more face than a Civic or a Mazda 3—Type R excluded.

But that distinction only mattered to car-savvy guys. To most girls, an R badge or not, it was still just a Honda.

So, if money weren’t an issue, everyone would want a nice car. Lu Yun was no different—it was only natural.

After about ten minutes of Lili’s introduction, Lu Yun nodded in satisfaction.

Su Yang stepped forward and asked, "So, what do you think?"

"I actually really like this car."

"So, should we get this one?"

"Wait, I..." Lu Yun hesitated again when she thought about the price. She had just asked Lili, and the total cost for this car would come to around 250,000 to 260,000 yuan.

Su Yang waved his hand. "What did I just tell you? Have you forgotten already?"

Lu Yun wanted to say more, but Su Yang cut her off. "Since you like it, and this car suits you well, there's no need to overthink it."

"Lili, go get the contract."

"Oh, wait." Su Yang seemed to remember something and walked over to Lili, lowering his voice. "The one you showed us just now—was that the base model?"

"Yes, it was."

"Switch to the premium version," Su Yang said casually.

"Ah! Got it!" Lili replied cheerfully before turning and jogging toward the office.