Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 396 It's not your fault women are ignorant
Jiang Beicheng himself is a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, but after going into business, he hasn't had much time to engage in mountaineering and hiking activities.

His heart was burning with passion.

I still look forward to climbing to the summit again and listening to the heartbeat of the mountain.

Azhuo hosted a party for backpackers today and invited him; he plans to go and have a look.

Ah Zhuo is his brother who risked his life for him. If Ah Zhuo hadn't pulled him out of the avalanche, there wouldn't be President Jiang today.

I drove my brand-new toy to a campsite in the suburbs.

I listened to Xu Wei and Pu Shu's songs along the way and leisurely enjoyed the rural scenery.

Occasionally, I would chat with the villagers by the roadside.

The Land Rover Defender 90 single-cab retro pickup truck that he bought for 166 million yuan looks like an old man's car when he drives it in the city, and when he drives it on the rural roads in front of him, the villagers think it is a tractor.

They didn't see him as a big boss from the city, and smiled as they replied, asking if he had eaten, and politely invited him inside for some Kou tea.

The driving experience was very comfortable throughout the journey.

This car perfectly exemplifies the principle that scarcity increases value. If Land Rover had mass-produced single-door pickup trucks back then, not only would the price not have been high, but sales would probably have been dismal as well.

However, they released a Tomb Raider 60th Anniversary Edition, selling 200 units worldwide, targeting the novelty of wealthy gamers.

It sold out as soon as it was released.

Jiang Beicheng has recently become obsessed with retro cars. Not only this Land Rover Defender, but he has also asked several car dealership owners to help him find a Lincoln Mark that can be driven on the road.

For him, these cars weren't for practical use in real life; they were just big toys to satisfy his desire for fun.

Du~du~du~
As we entered the village road, a Mercedes-Benz C260 followed behind, honking its horn continuously.

Jiang Beicheng ignored it.

The village road is only so wide; there's no way to make way.

"Can you hurry up?"

"Could you please move aside, old man?"

The Mercedes-Benz female driver and her passenger rolled down the window and shouted a couple of sentences at Jiangbei City.

Jiangbei City did not respond.

He disdained arguing with a young girl.

Anyone with eyes can tell that there's not enough space for a car to pass.

It's no use urging.

Just stick along and eat your dust.

The female driver cursed the old man a few times, which amused Jiang Beicheng.

It definitely has that flavor.

At this moment, he was like a leisurely old man, driving leisurely and enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery.

It's not that these women are ignorant; when it comes to cars, most women only recognize the logo, and usually the logos of luxury cars.

As for which model or configuration... they knew nothing about it and didn't care.

As long as you recognize the mark, you're all set.

The Mercedes-Benz C260 behind them is arguably the most popular car among women.

With a price tag of around 300,000 yuan, a Mercedes-Benz badge, and decent interior design, it perfectly satisfied their vanity.

Driving a Mercedes worth around 300,000 yuan on the road, you can have the same presence as a Mercedes S-Class worth 3 million or 4 million yuan.

"Brother, I'm really impressed by you. You drive slower than a tractor."

The female driver honked the horn twice more.

She followed Jiang Beicheng to the next intersection, then stepped on the gas and sped up. Jiang Beicheng turned the steering wheel slightly to let them pass.

These women drive recklessly.

"He's not bad looking, but his manners are questionable."

"Maybe they're just deliberately harassing us."

The two sisters couldn't help but mutter a few lines about Jiangbei City as they passed by. They felt quite pleased with themselves.

Jiang Beicheng shook his head and smiled, then went to pee by the roadside.

Light up a cigarette while you're at it.

"Young Master Jiang, where are you?"

He had just finished smoking when A-Zhuo called him.

“Fifteen minutes,” Jiang Beichen replied.

"Whale, why are you only arriving now?"

"Don't even mention it. I ran into a stupid driver on the road, driving a slow-moving old car and blocking my way the whole time," Zhang Jingyu said as she got out of the car. She glanced at Lü Xuefeng's Maybach, and a smile immediately appeared on her face. "Mr. Lü, you've got a new car again!"

“A friend of mine is in the parallel import business. I’m supporting his business because it’s hundreds of thousands cheaper than at 4S stores.”

Zhang Jingyu asked curiously, "Is it a Maybach GLS600?"

“480 and 600 are temporarily out of stock at Tianjin Port,” said Lü Xuewen.

“Mr. Lü is quite capable. I saw the photos you posted on your WeChat Moments last month of your trekking trip in Georgia. Is the altitude high there?” Zhang Jingyu followed Lü Xuewen toward the yurt and took the initiative to start a conversation with him.

"The average altitude of the Caucasus Mountains is not high; the trail we're walking is only about three thousand meters."

"The scenery must be beautiful, right?"

"good."

"Oh, what a pity. If we had a holiday, we could have teamed up with President Lü."

“There will be another opportunity next time,” Lü Xuewen said with a smile. “When you have your holidays, we can plan a trip to western Sichuan and Yunnan.”

"Okay, Ms. Lü, please take good care of us female college students."

"It's my duty as an older brother."

"Hahaha, thank you, my dear brother."

The two chatted happily.

Lu Xuewen waved to Azhuo, "Azhuo, I brought two friends with me. You don't mind, do you? They're both into outdoor activities."

Azhuo patted Lü Xuewen on the shoulder with a smile: "It's just a matter of adding two more sets of bowls and chopsticks. It'll be more lively with more people."

“Your name is Brother Zhuo. He’s the manager of the Mountain and Wilderness Outdoor Club and also my personal guide. He’s climbed Mount Zhu twice and knows all the hiking routes in China like the back of his hand. I feel very safe with him,” Lu Xuewen introduced to the two female college students.

"Hello, Brother Zhuo."

"Brother Zhuo, let's add each other on WeChat. We'll follow you from now on. Outdoor enthusiasts really need reliable leaders."

“Follow my Douyin account and join the group. I’ll post any new events in the group,” Azhuo said.

"Mr. Lü, please have a seat. A friend of mine will be arriving soon. As soon as he arrives, we'll serve the whole roasted lamb. I hope you enjoy your meal and drinks today. This is my way of giving back to everyone and thanking you all for your trust and support."

Lu Xuewen smiled and nodded, then sat down with the two female college students to drink butter tea.

A moment later, Jiang Beicheng arrived at the campsite in his pickup truck.

Azhuo went up to Jiang Beicheng and hugged him.

He glanced at the new cars in Jiangbei City and wondered, "When did you start driving retro cars?"

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "It'll only take a few days."

"Hahaha, nothing is more precious than my happiness, and that's perfectly embodied in you, Mr. Jiang." Azhuo led Jiang Beichen this way, "We've been waiting for you, let's eat right away."

“Whale, look at that person.”

"Isn't that the man who blocked our car?" Zhang Jingyu muttered.

Lu Xuewen looked over curiously, first glancing at Jiang Beicheng, then fixing his gaze on the pickup truck.

I got up and went to take a look.

It seems to be the 60th anniversary edition of Tomb Raider.

Zhang Jingyu followed out of curiosity.

“Mr. Lü, this car was the one that blocked our way on the road. It was moving so slowly,” Zhang Jingyu complained. “It was moving at the speed of a tractor.”

When Lü Xuewen saw the Tomb Raider 60 logo, he smiled and said, "This isn't a tractor, nor is it the old man's car you were talking about."

Zhang Jingyu looked at Lü Xuewen with a puzzled expression.

Lu Xuewen remarked with admiration, "The market price of this car is about the same as my Maybach."

The key issue is that the number of these cars on the road in China is very low, and without proper channels, it's impossible to obtain one.

Zhang Jingyu looked at her sisters beside her.

The two stared at each other wide-eyed.

A look of shock.

This old man's car could buy a Maybach GLS480 worth 1.8 million yuan?

(End of this chapter)