Buying a Car for the Thrifty and Homely Senior Sister

Mercedes-Benz 4S dealership.

Zhou Jialu, who was about to leave her job, was surrounded by a group of female colleagues.

Taking advantage of the quiet morning with few customers, they whispered gossip and eagerly probed her about her boyfriend's situation.

Everyone seemed genuinely concerned.

After all, every saleswoman working here had fantasized about being swept away by a wealthy man, embarking on a life where work was no longer necessary.

In this job, they often interacted with rich people, and many developed similar aspirations.

Some of these women had once been in innocent campus romances with their boyfriends before graduation.

After graduating and feeling the weight of reality, their thoughts gradually changed.

It wasn't that they no longer liked their college sweethearts; rather, their desires expanded beyond the simplicity of "love is enough" to demanding better material conditions.

In school, meals and accommodation were subsidized by the government, costing very little.

Only after starting work did they realize that, aside from other expenses, monthly rent alone was a significant cost.

In Jiangcheng, it was manageable, but in big cities, renting a room in the suburbs could start at one or two thousand a month.

Not to mention future expenses like buying a house, a car, raising children... each was a major financial commitment.

So, upon learning that Zhou Jialu's boyfriend was still in school, the saleswomen were practically bursting with envy.

She had secured both youth and financial security!

"Come on, ladies, you make it sound so mysterious. Is this Su Bai really tall and handsome?"

The speaker was Feng Liyun, a heavily made-up saleswoman.

She had been off work yesterday and hadn't met Su Bai.

Before Zhou Jialu joined, Feng Liyun was responsible for filming new media promotional videos, but then Zhou Jialu took her spot.

There was no contest; Zhou Jialu outshone her in looks, figure, and even charisma.

Zhou Jialu was practically a natural-born enchantress.

Honestly, Feng Liyun was quite pleased that Zhou Jialu successfully hooked a wealthy guy and was leaving.

If this girl had stayed on permanently, it would have been a real tragedy, and Feng Liyun didn't know how long she'd be overshadowed!

Feng Liyun had always hoped some tycoon would take her away.

But in her expectations, the one to win over Zhou Jialu should have been a middle-aged, greasy uncle, which would have made her feel more balanced.

"Feng, it's true. I happened to be on duty yesterday and stared at that guy for quite a while... Oh, I just thought he was good-looking, nothing else. Jialu, you won't be mad, right?" a saleswoman joked.

"Hehe, it's fine, looking at handsome guys isn't a crime," Zhou Jialu laughed, "Go ahead, look all you want, you can't have him anyway~"

"Ooh, seems like our Jialu has already had her fill."

"How much did you have last night? Did it fill you up?"

"Oh, stop it, talking like that in public..."

As the girls were playfully bantering.

Su Bai, tall and striking, strode into the 4S dealership.

The chattering girls suddenly fell silent, subdued by the aura of the handsome guy.

It's actually a common occurrence; when a handsome guy with an air of elegance approaches, the girls who are chatting in small groups suddenly become quiet, steal a few glances at him, and then talk excitedly once he's out of earshot.

"Good morning, everyone."

Su Bai greeted them casually, then approached his senior, gave her a hug, and gently kissed her forehead.

Zhou Jialu was pleasantly surprised and responded with a light kiss on Su Bai's cheek.

This immediately caused the girls to start teasing.

"Oh my, someone's spreading dog food so early in the morning..."

"How embarrassing!"

"Jialu, you might as well kill me, this single dog is going to explode with jealousy!"

"..."

Su Bai exchanged a few pleasantries with them and then asked Zhou Jialu, "Senior, have you completed all your resignation procedures?"

"Yes, everything is done. I'm ready to go with you anytime." Zhou Jialu held Su Bai's hand, her face full of sweetness.

Meeting her junior was truly her good fortune.

Su Bai nodded at her words and took out his phone to call Manager Guo.

"Manager Guo, I plan to pick a car for Jialu. Since she's already resigned, I need to trouble you to come out and handle the process."

"Haha, it's no trouble at all!" Manager Guo waved his hand repeatedly; who would mind more business?

"Junior, are you really going to buy me a car? It's not necessary, you know. I don't feel like I need a car much, it seems too extravagant." Zhou Jialu said.

Though she said she didn't want it, her expression was quite delighted.

"Of course, we need to buy one. There are times when you'll need to move around independently, and Jiangcheng is so big, having a car is convenient."

Su Bai insisted.

Having established a close relationship with Zhou Jialu, indulging her in spending would lead to cash back rewards.

"Alright then... if you think it's necessary, let's get one, but don't buy anything too expensive. Something too pricey would be unnecessary."

You could say Zhou Jialu has high emotional intelligence. If she were a greedy gold-digger, she'd naturally go for the most expensive option when given the chance to buy a car.

After all, it's not her money being spent, so there's no reason to feel distressed.

But Zhou Jialu didn't think that way. If she drove a car more expensive than Su Bai's, wouldn't that feel odd, like she's being inconsiderate?

In fact, it doesn't even need to be more expensive; anything roughly equivalent wouldn't be quite right either.

What level are you at, driving a car at the same price point as your junior?

Zhou Jialu was very clear about her position. She was Su Bai's little woman, and it was proper to keep a humble demeanor.

The more she was pampered by her junior, the more she should be aware of her place.

Rather than behaving like women in TV dramas or romance novels who become arrogant when favored.

Zhou Jialu thought for a moment and quickly made a choice.

Having worked in sales for a while, she was quite familiar with the Mercedes-Benz product line.

"The entry-level C260L should be fine, no need for the high-end model, all its features are quite complete."

"Really?" Su Bai felt that the cash back wouldn't be impressive with that choice, "How about getting the E-Class instead? The E-Class seems to look better."

"No way! Even after the price drop, the E-Class is still close to five hundred thousand yuan. It's really unnecessary. Honestly, if it weren't for wanting to save face for my junior, I'd have no problem driving a thirty-thousand-yuan car like the 'Chopped Chili Fish Head.' After all, it's just a means of transportation."

Zhou Jialu stuck out her tongue playfully, her mischievous yet slightly innocent demeanor, paired with her alluring face, was absolutely irresistible to men.

Su Bai couldn't help but pinch her cheek. "Senior, you're so thrifty and resourceful!"

"Hehe, of course! I'm already yours, so saving money for you is only natural."

Manager Guo maintained his professional smile, but internally, he was complaining furiously.

Damn it, just pick up the car and leave already! Why are you still here being all lovey-dovey and showing off your affection?

Single people envy this kind of thing.

Complaints aside, the actual car pickup process was quick. Since the C260L is a classic entry-level luxury sedan in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class lineup, there's plenty of stock available.

Moreover, because Su Bai was paying in full, there was no need to go through the loan process.

Once the insurance was sorted out, everything was pretty much done.

As a result, by nine o'clock, Su Bai and Zhou Jialu were already driving off in two brand-new cars, heading toward the JW Marriott Hotel.

Watching the two sleek cars leave the dealership in style, saleswoman Feng Liyun felt a bit dazed.

"He really is a handsome guy..."

The moment she laid eyes on Su Bai, her heart skipped a beat, and she even considered trying to flirt with him.

However, she simply couldn't muster the confidence to pull off such a move in front of Zhou Jialu.

Forget it. Sigh. Some people are just born lucky. Zhou Jialu is not only stunningly beautiful but also blessed with good fortune. Ugh, so jealous!