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Another day passed.
I mingled in the crowd, casually glanced at the train timetable, and finally chose the first train to depart.
I walked quickly into the bathroom, quickly took off my clothes, and swiftly put on a new outfit... I crumpled up the clothes and threw them into the trash can without hesitation.
Not long after, I hurriedly boarded the train with my bag on my back.
After walking through the carriage and finding my seat, I leaned back and closed my eyes to rest... An hour or two passed, and the train arrived at the station. I didn't even pay attention to where it was... It didn't matter, I just got up and got off the train.
After getting off the bus, I asked around and finally found a well-known black second-hand car dealership. There were all kinds of cars parked in the dealership, and dust was flying wildly in the light coming through the windows.
I walked towards a fat boss who was sitting behind a desk piled with documents, smoking a cigarette leisurely.
I pointed to a BMW 3 Series that looked brand new and asked with a scrutinizing look on my face, "How much is this?"
The chubby boss put down his cigarette, stood up, and dusted off the ash. He looked me over with a smile. "Seventy thousand, young man, that's a very reasonable price for a used car. Look at the specs, the condition, and it's only been around for a few years. It's definitely worth the price."
I frowned, walked around the car, sighed softly, and shook my head. A hint of dissatisfaction appeared on my face. "It's too expensive, and I don't even know if there's anything wrong with it. Who knows if it's a refurbished accident car? The used car market is so treacherous right now. I can't afford to be taken advantage of."
When the boss heard this, the smile on his face froze instantly and his brows were tightly furrowed... He explained anxiously: "Don't worry, my reputation is well-known in this area, there will be absolutely no problem... I have been in this business for so many years, and I rely on integrity... If there is any problem, you can drive back to me at any time, and I will refund a full refund... How about it?" He said while patting his chest to make a promise.
Hearing that, I pretended to look at the car again, opened the door, got in, and felt the seat. My eyes wandered, and finally I pointed at a Corolla and asked nonchalantly, "How much is this?"
The boss looked where I pointed and immediately regained his smile. He said enthusiastically, "For 20,000 yuan, this car is very cost-effective. It has good fuel consumption and is cheap to maintain. For family use, it's a perfect choice. Many young people like you like it."
"I have a question." I folded my arms over my chest and looked at him seriously.
"You say." A trace of vigilance flashed across the boss's face, but he still responded with a relaxed tone.
"I'll pay you the money first... I'll drive away the car first, and I'll come to handle the transfer procedures in half a month... I have some urgent matters recently and really can't spare the time to handle the procedures. I will definitely come after a while." I stared at him intently.
When the boss heard this, the smile on his face instantly disappeared, and his brows furrowed tightly again. His eyes were full of hesitation. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, one hand constantly touching his chin, as if weighing the pros and cons...
After a while, he raised his head, looked at me, and forced a smile on his face: "Okay...but you have to pay an additional deposit of 10,000. After all, this does not comply with the regulations...If anything goes wrong, I will have to bear the responsibility."
When I heard that, I pretended to be embarrassed, scratching my head with both hands... pacing back and forth... muttering to myself: "This deposit is too much... I really don't have that much cash on hand, please make it a little less." After a long while, I finally stopped, gritted my teeth, and said as if I had made a great decision: "Okay... just consider it a loss. It's my fault for needing the car..."
Finally, the deal was done..
The boss took the money and was so happy that he reminded me: "Young man, don't forget to come back in half a month to complete the formalities."
I was driving the car and snorted coldly. "Don't think I don't know what you're doing. If anything happens to your car or something in the future, you'll have to bear the consequences."
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I drove all the way... and finally arrived at the city where Jiang Xueqin was.
The car stopped steadily in front of the factory where she worked.
Looking up, I caught sight of Jiang Xueqin at a glance... She was wearing a bright yellow down jacket and dark blue jeans... She had delicate makeup on her face and was standing there looking around.
I quickly opened the car door and got out. I took a cigarette out of my pocket and put it between my lips, saying, "Why are you here so early?"
Jiang Xueqin also noticed me, and a happy smile instantly broke out on her face. She said, "Our department really has no choice... We have a lot of data waiting to be sorted, so we started work a few days earlier than the other departments... But the boss said he would give us a big red envelope, so now I think... I don't feel wronged." After saying this, her eyebrows curved, and she asked curiously, "By the way... why did you suddenly think of looking for me?"
The corners of my mouth curled up slightly, and I smiled and said, "I just want to treat you to a meal...is that not okay?"
"Of course! Let's go... Xiao Yuzi." She responded playfully, her eyes falling on my car... I couldn't help but tease, "But your car is so unique." After saying that, she covered her mouth and laughed...
I frowned in mock impatience and said, "It's fine as long as it can be driven. Don't complain. If you don't want to sit, just run ahead and lead the way."
Jiang Xueqin curled her lips and muttered softly, "Hmph...I only like people like this, and you, a little cripple."
The corners of my mouth twitched and I pretended not to hear...I didn't want to argue with her about this.
Along the way, she chattered about interesting things at work, from arguing with a colleague over a piece of data to being caught by her boss secretly ordering milk tea in the office...
We soon arrived at the restaurant and sat down by the window.
The waiter handed over the menu, and Jiang Xueqin quickly ran her fingers across it. She ordered several of her favorite dishes, not forgetting to look up and ask me, "Would you like anything else?"
I shook my head, indicating that what she ordered was enough.
The dishes arrived one after another. Jiang Xueqin ate with gusto, praising the taste of the dishes as she ate. Suddenly, as if remembering something, she put down her chopsticks and looked at me seriously. "By the way, I see that your leg has recovered well, but you don't look very happy."
I was slightly startled. I put down my chopsticks, hesitated for a moment, and decided to tell a little lie.
After all, today we are here to say goodbye.
After dinner, it was already dark.
I walked Jiang Xueqin back to the factory dormitory. On the way, she suddenly stopped, turned around and looked at me, her eyes sparkling. "Actually, I've always believed in you. You'll definitely be able to get through this difficult time... If you encounter any difficulties in the future, don't carry them alone, be sure to come to me."
My heart warmed and my nose felt a little sour... I nodded silently and watched her walk into the dormitory building... Then I turned back to the car... I started the car, looked at the road ahead, and took a deep breath.
Next stop..
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