Becoming the King of Bottom Fishing After Going All-In on A-Shares

Chapter 136 Buying a House and a Car

Lu Chenzhou then took Wen Zhiyu to the Asian Games Village Auto Market.

Wen Zhiyu followed behind him, thinking he was going to buy that black Mercedes S600.

He paused in front of the Mercedes-Benz booth, glanced at it, and then left.

We passed BMW, Audi, and Bentley, and finally stopped in front of the Rolls-Royce booth.

A black Phantom was parked in the center of the showroom, its front facing outwards, the Spirit of Ecstasy emblem gleaming silver under the lights.

The car body is ridiculously long, and the iconic Parthenon grille on the front resembles a silent palace.

"This one," Lu Chenzhou said.

The salesman was a man in his early thirties, dressed in a sharp suit, with his hair neatly combed.

He glanced at Lu Chenzhou, who was dressed like a college student in a black jacket, white T-shirt, and dark trousers.

I glanced at Wen Zhiyu again; she was wearing a light brown coat, had her hair in a ponytail, and was carrying a briefcase.

"Sir, this is a Rolls-Royce Phantom, with a 6.7-liter V12 engine and a length of over 5.8 meters. The standard version is priced at 678 million yuan, and the extended version at 718 million yuan. The one on display is the extended version."

The salesperson spoke professionally, but there was a hint of uncertainty in their eyes.

"Can I get a tax deduction if I buy it in a company name?"

The salesperson paused for a moment, then quickly realized, "Yes, companies can deduct value-added tax on car purchases, and subsequent depreciation can also be deducted from corporate income tax. You'll need to provide your company's business license and tax registration certificate."

Lu Chenzhou nodded and turned to look at Wen Zhiyu.

"Did you bring your ID?"

Wen Zhiyu patted her briefcase: "I brought it."

"Extended version, black, 718 million, by credit card."

The salesperson glanced at him again, then turned away incredulously to prepare the contract.

Wen Zhiyu, standing to the side, tugged at Lu Chenzhou's sleeve and whispered, "718 million? Are you crazy?"

"We've already bought a courtyard house made of Phoebe zhennan wood, so this car won't make a difference."

"But..."

"Buying under a company name allows for a VAT deduction of over one million yuan, making it more cost-effective than buying as an individual."

Wen Zhiyu opened her mouth, but no words came out.

The salesperson brought over the contract, which Lu Chenzhou read through before signing it.

Wen Zhiyu stamped the official seal of Zhizhou Capital, swiped the card, entered the PIN, and printed the receipt. The whole process took no more than twenty minutes.

The salesperson's hand trembled slightly when he handed over the keys.

He had been selling luxury cars for over half a year, and had met coal bosses, real estate developers, and celebrities, but he had never seen a college student buy a Phantom like it was a bottle of mineral water. 718 million yuan, full payment, in the company's name, without even haggling over the price.

"Sir, would you like me to explain the vehicle's features?"

"Need not."

Lu Chenzhou took the keys and turned to walk towards the parking lot.

Wen Zhiyu followed behind him, watching him open the car door and get into the driver's seat.

She opened the passenger door and got in.

The leather inside the car had a very faint smell, the wood trim was warm and inviting, and the starry sky roof was not yet lit.

That was an optional extra; this one didn't have it.

"Will you drive?" she asked.

"Can you?"

Wen Zhiyu was taken aback: "You don't have a driver's license?"

"Yes, but you're a secretary."

Wen Zhiyu's lips twitched slightly: "I don't have a driver's license."

Lu Chenzhou shrugged and started the car himself with a sigh.

The 6.7-liter V12 engine is very quiet, like a sleeping beast turning over.

He shifted gears, released the brakes, and the Phantom slowly drove out of the booth, as quiet as a fallen leaf.

Wen Zhiyu leaned back in her seat, looking out the window.

The car was so quiet that almost no outside noise could be heard; it felt like sitting in a moving room.

She recalled what Lu Chenzhou had just said about "value-added tax being deductible by over a million yuan." Even buying a Rolls-Royce requires calculating tax; this guy really is...

"Take some time to get your driver's license," Lu Chenzhou said.

"Me drive it? You spent 718 million to buy a Rolls-Royce, and you want me to drive it?"

"You're the company's legal representative and secretary; it wouldn't be proper for you not to drive a Rolls-Royce, would it?"

Wen Zhiyu stared at him for two seconds, then smiled.

2:30 PM, Vehicle Management Office.

When Lu Chenzhou and Wen Zhiyu arrived, there weren't many people in the hall.

Since the new regulations were implemented in October 2008, there have often been long queues in front of the self-number license plate selection machine, but there are fewer people today.

Wen Zhiyu had all the necessary documents in hand: the company's Organization Code Certificate, a power of attorney stamped with the company seal, her own ID card, as well as the car purchase invoice, customs import certificate, and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance policy.

After reviewing the materials, the staff handed her a "Receipt for Acceptance".

"Go to the ticket selection machine, choose a number, and come back with the receipt."

There were two people in front of the number selection machine. After waiting for about ten minutes, it was Wen Zhiyu's turn.

She stood in front of the machine and followed the prompts to click "Self-assignment of license plate number".

Enter the business number on the "Acceptance Certificate", and the coding interface will pop up on the screen.

Lu Chenzhou walked over and stood behind her.

"京N·ZZ001," he said.

Wen Zhiyu's fingers hovered above the keyboard, then paused. "zz?"

"Zhi Zhou. Zz."

Wen Zhiyu stared at the screen for two seconds without saying anything. She then typed: 京N·ZZ001.

The system searched for a few seconds. A message popped up on the screen: "The license plate number you selected is available."

Wen Zhiyu glanced back at Lu Chenzhou, whose face remained expressionless.

She took a deep breath and clicked "Confirm".

"Please verify the license plate number you selected: 京N·ZZ001".

"confirm."

"Number selection successful. Please take the 'Number Selection Confirmation Slip'."

Wen Zhiyu held the printed confirmation slip, her hands trembling slightly.

She turned to look at Lu Chenzhou: "You've been selected."

Lu Chenzhou took the confirmation slip, glanced at it, and put it in his pocket: "Let's go."

Back at the window, Wen Zhiyu handed the "Acceptance Certificate" and "Number Selection Confirmation Form" to the staff.

The staff checked the information, entered it into the system, printed out the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" and "Motor Vehicle Driving License," and handed them over.

"The temporary license plate is valid for 7 days. The official license plate will be sent to the address you filled in via EMS within 2 to 3 business days. Please check your mail."

Wen Zhiyu took the registration certificate and driver's license, and glanced at them.

Owner: Zhizhou Capital BJ Investment Management Co., Ltd.

License plate number: 京N·ZZ001.

Vehicle model: Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase.

She closed the driver's license and turned to look at Lu Chenzhou.

"ZhiZhou Capital's first vehicle."

"Um."

"Zz, Zhizhou."

"Um."

"001, the first one."

"Um."

Wen Zhiyu stared at him for two seconds, her lips twitched slightly, but she didn't ask any more questions.

After leaving the vehicle management office and getting into the car, Wen Zhiyu held the temporary license plate in her hand and stuck it to the inside of the windshield.

After she finished pasting it, she looked out the window.

The sun is shining brightly in Beijing, but the wind is cold.

In November, the weather in Beijing was already quite cold.

But the car's heater was on full blast, and the seat heaters were on as well, so Wen Zhiyu took off her coat and draped it over her lap.

Lu Chenzhou glanced at her bloated chest and immediately looked away.

"Tell them about the license plate when we get back. They'll be so envious of Xia Yaozong," Wen Zhiyu said with a slight smile.

Lu Chenzhou's lips twitched slightly: "If he's envious, let him buy one himself."

"Can he afford it?"

"He can afford it, but the Bugatti Veyron he's buying has a waiting list that's expected to be open until next year or the year after."

Wen Zhiyu smiled, looking at Lu Chenzhou driving: "If I remember correctly, that car costs over 2000 million. You're more expensive than..."

"He's rich, why don't you buy a supercar?"

Lu Chenzhou replied, "It's a height issue. I've been exercising every day lately, and I've grown taller. I'm probably 187cm now. At this height, it's very uncomfortable to ride in a supercar, except for convertibles."

Besides, with a convertible top and a huge hood sticking out at the front, it doesn't look good at all.

Wen Zhiyu was stunned for a moment, then stared at him with wide eyes: "You're 20 years old, and you're still growing?"

Lu Chenzhou replied, "Boys develop later; they don't reach full maturity until after the age of 22."

Wen Zhiyu stared at him in a daze. He was 20 years old, 187 cm tall, handsome, worth over two billion yuan, and owned a 7000 million yuan courtyard house made of golden nanmu wood.

He also bought a Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase, and the license plate number is the abbreviation of "Zhizhou" ZZ001.

She stared at his profile for several seconds, then turned her head to look out the window.

The sun is shining brightly in Beijing, but the wind is cold.

But the car's heater was on high, and her face felt a little hot.

It's not because of the heating.

"Why are you staring at me?" Lu Chenzhou asked.

"I didn't see anything," Wen Zhiyu said in a muffled voice.

"You're blushing."

"The heating is too hot."

Lu Chenzhou's lips twitched, but he didn't say anything more.

Wen Zhiyu buried her face in her scarf, pretending to look at the scenery outside the window.

But my mind was still racing: 187 cm, that's too tall.

She recalled the first time she met him at the salon, when he stood up and said, "1929 points is a golden opportunity," which caused laughter throughout the room.

At that time, she was sitting in the back row, looking at his back, and she only felt that he was very thin and had broad shoulders.

Later, when she stood next to him, she had to tilt her head slightly to see his face.

Now that he's 187cm tall, she still has to look up.

She looked down at herself; she was 1.75 meters tall, not short.

But standing next to him, she was still a head shorter.

"What are you thinking about?" Lu Chenzhou asked.

"It's nothing."

"You're blushing again."

"I told you the heating was too hot."

Lu Chenzhou did not ask any further questions.

Wen Zhiyu pulled her scarf up, covering half of her face.

She closed her eyes and leaned back in her seat.

The car seats are very comfortable, the leather smell is very faint, and the quietness inside the car is like a thick quilt.

She heard her heartbeat, which was a little faster than usual.

It wasn't because of the heating, it wasn't because of the car, it was because of the person next to me.

She opened her eyes and glanced at him.

He was driving, his expression calm, just like usual.

Just like on September 18th in the trading hall, just like on October 28th when I reversed my position and went long in Hong Kong stocks, just like yesterday in the meeting room when I said "15 billion, buy it all in two days".

She always has the same expression.

Earning 600 million is one thing, buying a 70 million courtyard house is another, and buying a Rolls-Royce worth over 7 million is yet another.

She looked away and continued gazing out the window.

Lu Chenzhou.

"Um."

"You said you're 187cm tall, will you still grow taller?"

"It's possible that he won't reach his full potential until he's 22."

"So how long do you plan to grow?"

Lu Chenzhou thought for a moment. "190, I guess."

"190cm?" Wen Zhiyu turned to look at him. "If you're 190cm, wouldn't I look even shorter standing next to you?"

Lu Chenzhou glanced at her: "You're 1.75 meters tall, not short."

"Let's compare our heights."