I couldn't take it anymore; when I went home for Chinese New Year, the family genealogy book ha

"Not lending your car?!"

Wang Xiuqin exploded like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, slamming her chopsticks on the table with a loud "bang"!

"Jiang Chen! What do you mean?!"

She stretched out her finger, almost poking Jiang Chen's face, her shrill voice piercing the eardrums.

"You ungrateful little brat! You think you're all grown up now? You've made a few bucks and you don't even recognize your own family anymore?"

"How did our family help you when your dad was dirt poor? Now you're making excuses just to borrow a car! Don't you have any conscience?!"

Her outburst brought up all sorts of old, trivial matters, attempting to once again claim the moral high ground.

However, Jiang Chen didn't even lift his eyelids.

He just slowly continued operating his phone, his calm and composed demeanor making Wang Xiuqin's roar seem like nothing more than a few barks from a dog outside the window.

"Auntie, please don't get agitated."

Jiang Chen finally raised his head, his face still bearing that harmless smile.

"The reason I didn't lend my car wasn't because I was stingy, but because I wanted what was best for Brother Qiangzi."

"For his own good?" Wang Xiuqin sneered. "How come I don't see it?"

"Think about it," Jiang Chen explained patiently, "my car, although not expensive, still costs several hundred thousand. I bought full insurance, but the insurance company doesn't offer 'family member insurance'."

"If Brother Qiangzi drives it out and accidentally bumps or scratches it, who will be responsible for the repair costs—me or him?"

"If I pay it, I'll feel uncomfortable. If he pays it, he'll definitely feel resentful too. Isn't this just needlessly damaging the harmony between our two families?"

These words were so logical and well-founded that Wang Xiuqin couldn't find a reason to refute them for a moment.

"So...so what do you mean?"

"So, how about this?" Jiang Chen's lips curled into a playful smile. "I'll cover all of Qiangzi's blind date expenses. I'll call him a private car; I guarantee it'll be a hundred times more impressive than him driving himself!"

"Want a taxi?"

Zhao Youcai, standing nearby, scoffed, finally finding an opportunity to retaliate.

"What kind of car? A taxi? You want Qiangzi to take a taxi to his blind date? That'll make him a laughingstock! It's much more impressive to drive a luxury car himself!"

In his simple mind, driving himself is always more prestigious than riding in someone else's car.

"taxi?"

Jiang Chen smiled.

He shook his head, and then, in front of the whole family, turned on the hands-free function of his phone.

Immediately afterwards, he dialed a number.

The phone was answered after only one ring.

A well-trained, respectful male voice came from the receiver.

"Hello, esteemed Mr. Jiang, this is 'Shenzhou Zunxiang' premium travel service. I am your dedicated customer service representative, Xiao Wang. How may I assist you?"

"Shenzhou Zunxiang?" Zhao Youcai and Wang Xiuqin exchanged a glance; neither of them had ever heard of this name.

Jiang Chen ignored them and spoke directly into the phone.

"Xiao Wang, I need to reserve a car."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang, what type of car do you need? And when and where do you need the car?"

"Time: 8:00 AM the day after tomorrow, which is the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. Location: Entrance of Wangjiagou Village, Ping'an Town."

"The car model..." Jiang Chen drawled, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Youcai's disdainful face.

"Get me a Maybach S-Class."

"I need the latest model, black in color, with a brown interior. Also, I need a very smart driver, dressed in a suit and wearing white gloves."

The three words "Maybach" resounded like three thunderclaps in the small hall!

Zhao Youcai's hand holding the wine glass suddenly trembled, and half a glass of wine spilled onto his pants!

His drunkenness instantly sobered him up considerably!

Maybach!

That's a legendary top-tier luxury car, several levels above the Mercedes-Benz S-Class! It's the vehicle of choice for real big bosses and super-rich people! He'd only ever seen it on TV and in short videos on his phone!

His prized Toyota Prado was nothing but a toy compared to the Maybach!

The customer service representative on the other end of the phone was clearly used to this kind of request, and their tone remained completely calm.

"Yes, Mr. Jiang. A brand new black Maybach S680, with a high-class chauffeur. We'll calculate the usage time as ten hours a day, is that alright?"

"Sure," Jiang Chen said calmly. "The fee can be deducted directly from my account."

Hearing this, Wang Xiuqin couldn't help but interject, cautiously asking, "So... um... how much does it cost per day?"

Customer service representative Xiao Wang heard another person's voice on the other end of the phone, but still professionally replied, "Hello, ma'am, the daily rental fee for a Maybach S680 is 5,000 yuan, which includes driver service and fuel for 100 kilometers. Anything beyond that will be charged separately."

Five thousand!

Five thousand yuan a day!

Wang Xiuqin's eyes widened instantly!

Five thousand yuan is enough for her family's fertilizer costs for a year! Just to rent a car for one day?

This...this is simply burning money!

Ignoring his relatives who were frozen in shock, Jiang Chen continued into the phone, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll be there on time the day after tomorrow morning."

"Okay, Mr. Jiang, Shenzhou Zunxiang is dedicated to serving you. We wish you a pleasant life."

hang up the phone.

The entire room fell into a deathly silence.

Everyone seemed frozen in place, staring blankly at Jiang Chen as if they were looking at an alien.

Jiang Chen put his phone back in his pocket, picked up his teacup, and gently blew on the steam rising from it.

He looked up at Zhao Youcai, who was completely dumbfounded, and said with a smile:

"Uncle, are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

"This Maybach is several times more expensive than my A6L. The driver was wearing a suit and white gloves, and personally opened the car door for Brother Qiangzi. That's called 'boss treatment'."

Jiang Chen paused for a moment, then changed the subject.

"If Brother Qiangzi drove my Audi there himself, what do you call that? That's called 'driver treatment'."

"You've been through this yourself, tell me, which of these two is more prestigious?"

Which one is more impressive?

These words were like a sudden awakening, instantly opening up Zhao Youcai's Ren and Du meridians!

Yup!

If you drive yourself, aren't you just a driver?

Having someone else drive you, that's what a boss is all about!

Moreover, he was driving a Maybach!

"Maybach! It has to be a Maybach!"

Zhao Youcai slapped his thigh suddenly, and the resentment he had felt earlier because he was refused to lend his car had long since vanished!

The expression on his face changed completely in just a few seconds!

The previous contempt, jealousy, and disdain all vanished, replaced by flattery, worship, and ecstasy!

"My dear nephew! He's certainly seen the world in Shanghai! He's much more thoughtful than us country folk!"

Without saying a word, Zhao Youcai picked up the Moutai bottle on the table and personally filled Jiang Chen's glass!

"Come, come, Chen'er! Your uncle had too much to drink and was talking nonsense, don't take it to heart! I'll punish myself with a drink to apologize!"

With that, he tilted his head back and downed the wine in his glass.

Aunt Wang Xiuqin, who was standing next to her, also reacted very quickly.

The expression on her face, which had been twisted with jealousy, instantly relaxed, and she laughed so hard that the powder on her face almost fell off.

"Exactly! Exactly! Chen'er has been smart since he was little; I knew he was destined for great things!"

As she spoke, she diligently put food into Jiang Chen's bowl, placing the largest chicken leg directly in.

"Eat up! Eat more! You look exhausted!"

Sitting to the side, Jiang Jianjun watched this dramatic scene with an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

He watched as his son, with just one phone call, subdued the once arrogant Zhao Youcai and his wife, making them obedient and even fawn over him.

He finally understood.

What is perspective?

What is meant by "dimensional reduction attack"?

The son's move of "spending money to avoid trouble and also buying favors" was simply a stroke of genius!

Not only did they save their beloved car, they also became Zhao Youcai's great benefactors!

That's a huge loss of face!

Just as Jiang Jianjun was feeling smug.

In Jiang Chen's mind.

The familiar and pleasant system notification sound, carrying a hint of approval, rang out right on time.

[Ding! Detected that the host was facing "moral blackmail" from relatives, and perfectly resolved the crisis with exceptional wisdom and overwhelming financial resources!]

Not only did you safeguard the integrity of your personal assets (your beloved Audi A6L), but you also subtly and significantly enhanced the status and dignity of your core family member (your father, Jiang Jianjun) within the family!

[System assessment: This action perfectly demonstrates the vision and skill of a "family leader"!]

[Congratulations, host! You have received a special item reward: one [Beginner Vehicle Modification Card]!]

[Item Description: Using this card, you can perform a basic performance modification on any vehicle registered under your name in a specified direction once. (For example: increase speed, enhance defense, change appearance, etc.)]