Financial freedom starts with the pursuit of a cool female doctor

Chapter 53 The Car Zhou Mingyuan Wants to Buy

Lin Yuxuan wore an ill-fitting, loose-fitting suit and a pair of awkwardly chunky high-heeled loafers.

Her hair was tied in a ponytail, and her small, innocent face, framed by round-framed black glasses, was filled with nervousness and unease.

She moved through the crowd with small, quick steps, always keeping her head down, and occasionally apologizing to passersby when she bumped into them.

"So this is the conference and exhibition reception we talked about yesterday? What a coincidence."

Following Zhuo Tong's gaze, Wang Ying and the other three noticed Lin Yuxuan.

Liao Gang was repeatedly astonished:

"That girl's nice, looks easy to get, is that your type?"

"Nothing, where were you guys?"

Wang Ying smiled and subtly nudged Zhuo Tong with her elbow:
"I forgot to tell you about this land yesterday..."

She was about to continue flattering Zhou Mingyuan, but he smiled and waved his hand, interrupting her.

“Sister Wang, let it go, it’s all trivial. But you’re just introducing us, why don’t you introduce this person…”

Wang Ying suddenly realized what was happening and gave Zhou Mingyuan an awkward smile:
"Oh right, I almost forgot, this is my younger brother Zhuo Tong. He just resigned from his job recently and is enjoying life now."

"Resign? Unlike back then, the economic situation is not good now. It's hard to find a job if you resign. You're so young to resign. It's too impulsive."

Zhang Hu was like the kind of elder who liked to be high and mighty and bossy. On the surface, he seemed to be advising, but in reality, his tone was extremely arrogant.

Zhuo Tong completely ignored Zhang Hu's nouveau riche air and looked at Zhou Mingyuan, saying:

"Speaking of which, I used to work at Hengtong Real Estate."

"Really? I wonder which department Brother Zhuo worked in, and why he resigned?"

Zhou Mingyuan put on a slightly surprised expression.

But the two people beside him saw through it all.

They all knew Zhou Mingyuan's rank, but they had never heard of or seen Zhuo Tong, so Zhuo Tong must just be a low-level employee.

The only thing that makes people a little curious is how he got to know Wang Ying. Was it just pure luck?

When this topic came up, Zhuo Tong had no intention of hiding anything, since it was clearly written in the company files anyway:
"It's nothing. I worked as an online customer service representative for over a year, and then I switched to sales."

"I just resigned a few days ago because..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liao Gang couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Dude, alright, alright, we were just being polite and asking you, there's no need to go into so much detail."

Liao Gang and Zhang Hu were initially curious about Zhuo Tong's identity, but now that they learned he was just a salesman, they completely stopped caring about him.

If you were a team leader, you could barely keep up with us. But you're just a low-level salesperson, so don't waste our precious time talking.

Zhou Mingyuan maintained a smile, but the corners of his mouth gradually turned upward, clearly indicating that he shared the same thoughts as them.

However, due to his upbringing and personality, he wouldn't be as obvious and direct as the other two.

Being interrupted while he was speaking normally didn't offend Zhuo Tong; on the contrary, it suited his taste perfectly.

Since they're not going to give me face, I don't need to give them any either.

"Don't rush me, I haven't finished yet. I resigned because I thought Hengtong Real Estate was beyond saving."

Zhou Mingyuan, who had been smiling, suddenly opened his eyes and his lips fell into a sullen expression.

That's not funny. Zhou Mingyuan is the deputy general manager of Hengtong Real Estate. Saying that Hengtong Real Estate is beyond saving is like slapping him in the face.

"I'd really like to hear what insightful opinions Mr. Zhuo has regarding Hengtong Real Estate?"

The other two, following Zhou Mingyuan's lead without question, naturally also suppressed their smiles.

The smile didn't disappear; it simply moved to Zhuo Tong's face.

He chuckled, didn't respond, and instead looked around: "That's all in the past, no need to talk about it."

"Speaking of which, this is a car show. We're not here to look at cars, so why are we talking about this damn work? Life is so tiring."

"Yes, quite a few well-known car companies from home and abroad have come this time, and there are also a few limited edition models. Why don't we go take a look?"

Wang Ying quickly stepped in to mediate. One side was her good younger brother, and the other was her business partner; she wasn't suited to take sides.

As a middle-aged man, Zhang Hu possessed a worldly and shrewd nature, and naturally didn't want to make the atmosphere too tense.

"Mr. Zhou, the car you mentioned wanting to buy is now on display in Shenzhen. This is a great opportunity!"

"That car is so prestigious and understated, it's perfect for someone of your status. Unlike Liao Gang, that rich kid who likes to show off in a beat-up sports car."

Liao Gang glared at Zhang Hu, but didn't say anything more.

Zhou Mingyuan nodded thoughtfully, and instead of being angry, he unexpectedly asked Zhuo Tong a question:
"Brother Zhuo is also here to see the auto show, so you must know a lot about cars, right?"

"A little, but not much."

Zhuo Tong used to enjoy researching cars on car apps and short video platforms when he had nothing to do, so he knew a little about them.

"Let's walk and talk. I happen to have a car I'd like to look at."

"Okay, Mr. Zhou."

Zhuo Tong smiled meaningfully.

The five people walked in a line, seemingly getting along well, but the atmosphere was actually quite strange.

"Before you came, we talked about the need to be in line with one's social status when buying a car. I wonder what Brother Zhuo thinks about that?"

"It's very simple."

He pointed at Zhang Hu, then to Liao Gang, and finally to Zhou Mingyuan, saying in each of them:
"Land Rover Range Rover, Porsche 911, Rolls-Royce Cullinan."

Zhou Mingyuan froze, a clear look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zhuo Tong casually mentioned something, and he actually guessed which cars all three of them were driving?

While some guesses may be based on a person's temperament and stereotypes, it would take a very discerning eye to be so accurate.

Given his nonchalant attitude just now, he must be more than just a lowly salesman.

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered the rumor he had heard before: it seemed that General Manager Zhao of the sales department had an illegitimate son working in sales.

Could it be Zhuo Tong?
But Liao, who was always arrogant, didn't think that far ahead and directly spoke sarcastically to Zhuo Tong:

"You know so much about these things, you must have driven a lot of luxury cars, right?"

"No, the most expensive car I've ever driven is a C260L that's about to be sent back to the factory for maintenance."

Liao Gang scoffed and said dismissively:

"I was born sitting in my dad's sports car. You're just a salesman who's worn out from running around. Do you have to tell me the last digit of your license plate before you get in the car?"

"If you've never ridden in a luxury car before, hurry up and call me 'brother' a few times. When I'm in a better mood, I'll lend you my 911 to drive, and then you'll understand the difference between us."

"It really is a 911? I've never driven one before. Well then, thank you in advance."

Zhuo Tong maintained a humble yet assertive smile throughout, ensuring that Liao Gang gained no advantage whatsoever.

Wang Ying then promptly picked up the conversation:
"Young Master Liao's 911 must be very expensive, right?"

"It's not expensive, only a little over two million, about the same price as Tiger's Range Rover."

"More than two million? That's enough to buy two of my Cayennes."

Having been flattered, Liao Gang couldn't hide his smug smile:
"You don't understand. Tiger and I bought mass-produced cars, they're nothing special. Unlike the one President Zhou is going to buy today, that's a limited edition worldwide!"

(End of this chapter)