Chapter 37: Luxury Cars and Beauties

Chapter 37: Chapter 37: Luxury Cars and Beauties

Under the complex gazes of her colleagues, the brand-new Panamera let out a rhythmic, captivating roar as it smoothly and stylishly exited the Porsche Center.

Since getting his driver’s license, Su Yunzhou had barely touched a steering wheel, save for driving his family’s trusty old Jetta a few times. Fortunately, this Skill was available in the System Mall. And he just so happened to have exactly 1 Skill Point left.

When things are going your way, everything just falls perfectly into your lap. ℯℯ𝑙.

[Basic Driving Skills: 1 Skill Point]

After redeeming it, a flurry of driving tips—seemingly simple but incredibly practical—suddenly flooded his mind. Driving was easy enough, but mastering it was another story. The Basic Driving Skills perfectly filled in the blind spots of Su Yunzhou’s knowledge as a novice driver. How to gauge following distance, how to use rearview mirrors for positioning, how to utilize the A-pillars and B-pillars, and so on. In an instant, it transformed him from a complete rookie to someone with at least three years of professional chauffeur experience.

Moreover, beyond its striking appearance, a million-yuan luxury car took every detail to the extreme. The car was gorgeous and easy to drive. Just like Liu Yiyi, as long as you controlled the brakes, accelerator, and headlights well, you could enjoy a perfect driving experience.

Seeing Su Yunzhou steer smoothly with just one hand, Li Yan, who had been feeling a bit apprehensive, breathed a sigh of relief. She had gathered from the sidelines that he didn’t seem to have much actual road experience. But looking at him now, he was clearly a veteran driver!

Relaxing, her mood grew a bit more complicated. Looking at the man whose side profile somewhat resembled a certain famous heartthrob, her tone carried a hint of blame, but it sounded more like flirting between a couple.

"Mr. Su, you’ve really put me in a tough spot!"

"Hmm?" Su Yunzhou’s gaze momentarily shifted to those beautiful headlights before returning to the road ahead. "What’s wrong?"

"Didn’t you see the looks in my colleagues’ eyes?" Li Yan spoke with a hint of grievance. The aura of a mature woman paired with the tone of a young girl—it made even the highly focused Su Yunzhou feel a slight waver in his concentration.

"Uh... I really didn’t think that much into it. Earlier, I turned down all those messy perks your manager tried to offer me.

"I told your manager very clearly that I bought the car purely out of respect for you. After chatting for a bit, I mentioned that I was also considering buying an SUV—since SUVs are more comfortable for long trips, and I have plenty of options. After that, he told you to accompany me for a test drive this afternoon and explain the various features."

His explanation was exactly what Li Yan had expected, though she was slightly dissatisfied with his very first sentence. Feigning nonchalance, she probed, "You really didn’t think that much into it?"

Hearing this, Su Yunzhou was momentarily at a loss for words. Of course he had thought about it, but his primary goal was to farm her Affinity. With money, one truly had the power to choose. After paying 1.02 million yuan earlier, his balance was now under 2 million. That was one of the reasons why he had dropped those hints to the manager.

Seeing his silence, Li Yan actually felt a bit more at ease. It was a very clever question to begin with. No answer was the best answer. It was a pity that her best friend was stuck in the middle of this. Otherwise, she really would... wait... She wondered, "Is there a way to balance friendship and that other thing?"

Li Yan warned herself internally, "Wait! Stop! My current thoughts are very dangerous!"

But sometimes, a casual thought was like an accidentally dropped seed. One day, it would inevitably take root and blossom in the heart. To break the silence, Li Yan adjusted back to her professional state.

"Mr. Su, then let me share a few more practical features of the Panamera with you..."

Have you ever experienced this? A stunningly curvaceous mature woman showcasing professional and earnest work ethics. This kind of focus exuded incredible feminine charm. Coupled with being in an enclosed space... That feeling... Well, you can imagine...

Su Yunzhou listened very carefully. He had already figured out how he wanted to experience some of these features.

While waiting at a traffic light, pedestrians constantly cast envious glances their way. The appearance of the Black Knight Panamera was simply too lethal. Because they needed to air out the new car smell, the windows were left rolled down. The combination of a luxury car and a beautiful woman caused many veteran drivers on the road—who made sure to keep an ultra-safe distance—to constantly turn their heads. The safety of a luxury car wasn’t just reflected in its chassis engineering; it was also evident in this invisible buff.

They drove smoothly all the way to their destination—Qinda Plaza.

They came here based on Liu Yiyi’s suggestion. Earlier, Li Yan had received the quota to treat him to a meal. Although she was slightly reluctant, she still invited her best friend to feast with them that evening.

Su Yunzhou entered the underground parking lot, drove half a circle, and found a spot near the escalator. He then executed a flawless parallel parking maneuver. The two of them opened their doors and stepped out.

Suddenly, a familiar yet slightly nervous voice called out from nearby. "Su? Is that you?"

Su Yunzhou looked toward the source of the voice. Ahead stood a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair, wearing a black suit and a blue shirt.

"Old Wang, what a coincidence."

The man called Old Wang’s eyes lit up, and he flashed a sincere yet sleazy smile. He had also just parked his car and walked over to the escalator. Seeing the flashy Panamera, he naturally took a few extra glances. As a result, the handsome guy getting out of the car looked increasingly familiar. He asked tentatively, and to his surprise, it really was his former smoking buddy—Su Yunzhou.

The two of them used to work in the same office building. Their companies were right across from each other. Back then, as corporate wage slaves, they didn’t dare smoke in the office and could only retreat to the stairwell. Because he forgot his lighter one time, Su Yunzhou met Old Wang, who frequently slacked off to smoke. Since both of them were in the design industry, they quickly became acquainted.

At that time, Su Yunzhou had just entered society, and Old Wang, as a seasoned workplace veteran, generously shared many tips on how to slack off. Of course, there were also some genuinely useful workplace skills mixed in. Later, Old Wang was screwed over by his company. In a fit of rage, he quit and decided to start his own business. Having been in the industry for years, he had a decent pool of client resources and opened a design studio. Su Yunzhou had liked his posts in the Friends Circle quite a few times and felt that he was doing pretty well—at the very least, Old Wang had changed cars and gone through quite a few girlfriends.

Old Wang pulled a pack of Black Diamond cigarettes from his pocket, slid one out, and offered it. "Want one?"

"I quit!" Su Yunzhou shook his head.

Old Wang lit a cigarette in confusion. "Didn’t you have a huge smoking habit before?"

Su Yunzhou smiled but didn’t explain. He had quit because of his ex-girlfriend’s complaints. But quitting was for the best anyway; smoking offered nothing but harm. Looking at the other man’s cigarette pack, he teased, "Old Wang, these cigarettes aren’t bad!"

Old Wang exhaled a puff of smoke, prioritizing acting cool in the haze. The tier of one’s cigarettes was inherently a status symbol. If it weren’t for the luxury car parked behind them, he definitely would have bragged about how awesome his startup was going. But right now... First, he was curious about what was going on with this car. Second, he was curious about the mature woman with the incredible figure and gorgeous face who was quietly waiting for them. What was her deal?

Old Wang immediately envisioned a massive, soap-opera-esque plotline where a young man, frustrated and unappreciated in the workplace, ultimately compromises with life.

Actually, Old Wang had previously given Su Yunzhou advice regarding this kind of thing. He used to say, "You’ve got the body, you’ve got the looks, and you’re packing heat—you’re exactly the type wealthy women love." For those in design, serving clients and serving wealthy women was basically the same thing.

What was once a joke had now become reality. Old Wang looked at the young man who had just bypassed years of struggle. He felt a bit emotional, a bit envious, and a bit... But mostly, he felt happy for him. After all, if you could make money lying down, why insist on standing up and suffering?

Su Yunzhou introduced the two to each other. He then learned that Old Wang was meeting a client at the mall. The three of them walked together to the first floor.

Seeing that it was getting late, Old Wang shook his Tissot watch and coolly took his leave. "Su, you guys go ahead and shop. Once I’m done, if the timing works out, how about we grab dinner together?"

Su Yunzhou turned his gaze toward Li Yan.

She replied indifferently, "I’m treating you to dinner tonight anyway. An extra friend just means an extra pair of chopsticks."

This scene only solidified Old Wang’s assumptions. He thought, "Being a kept man isn’t easy either! He even has to ask for permission just to have dinner."

"See you later, then!"

Su Yunzhou watched Old Wang leave before turning to Li Yan. "What do you want to eat? Lunch is my treat!"

Li Yan politely replied, "You’re the boss!"

"Oh?" Su Yunzhou thought for a moment before saying, "Let’s go! I’ll take you to an amazing noodle place."