After I suggested buying Yang Sisi's Land Cruiser, her expression changed, and then she said to me very firmly, "I don't want to sell it to you. You should go buy your BMW 5 Series instead."
In my memory, this was the first time Yang Sisi had rejected me so decisively. I was quite surprised and remained silent for a while before asking her, "Why don't you want to sell it to me? I haven't seen you drive that car in a long time. It must be sitting idle now, right?"
"Then I don't want to sell it to you... Why do you want to buy my used car?"
"You haven't driven it much, so the car should be in good condition."
That's really what I was thinking, because I haven't seen her drive it since that trip to Dali. If she wanted to sell it, it would definitely be a very cost-effective used car. I really didn't have much personal feeling involved; I was just talking about buying and selling.
"Anyway, I'm not selling it. My dad says my car is a one-of-a-kind, and there won't be another one like it..."
"Although the Land Cruiser isn't exactly a common car, it's still quite common. How can it be discontinued? ...Besides, you can buy it anytime at Tianjin Port."
“Mine is a 46, an eight-cylinder engine. Versions after 2001 are all 40. Go buy a 46 version and show it to me.”
I looked at Yang Sisi and exclaimed, "That's a really nice car! Your dad really knows how to spend money on you!"
Yang Sisi didn't say anything more, but I could tell from her expression that she really didn't want to sell... So, I gave up the idea of buying it. I thought about it again, and if nothing unexpected happened, I would probably buy a BMW 5 Series to balance appearances and practicality.
I think it would be a very prestigious thing to drive back in a car like this, taking my mom and Lao Mi for a spin around the county town.
After a moment of confusion, Yang Sisi said to me again, "When you want to buy a car, remember to call me in advance. I have an uncle who owns a BMW 5S store in Minhang. I can help you get the lowest price and get a Shanghai license plate without spending extra money."
"Okay... but before buying the car, I need to go to Dali to retake my driver's license test..."
After a brief pause, I said with great emotion, "Life is actually quite wonderful. I really never thought I would have the chance to drive again!"
"What, are you already prepared to spend the rest of your life in a wheelchair?"
"For a while, I really thought about it... especially in the days right after the surgery. My whole leg was completely numb. It would be hard for anyone to find hope and a sense of rebirth in that state... I am so grateful to you. You gave me hope. At that moment, a very powerful force suddenly burst out in my body. It felt like my meridians had been opened up!"
Are you particularly afraid that I'll be swept away by the waves?
"At that point, it wasn't about being afraid anymore. If I had been any later, you really would have been swept away by the waves."
"If that's the case, then I should..."
Thank you...you've saved me so many times...but I shouldn't thank you, because without you, I probably wouldn't have encountered these dangers."
I didn't say anything, I just silently looked at the lighthouse standing on the sea... and Yang Sisi got up the next moment and went back to her room.
I gradually felt lost amidst the sound of the waves, but I couldn't explain why.
...
The next morning, Ping and I moved to an apartment in Jungceylon. We rented a two-bedroom suite for 30,000 baht a month. Although it wasn't as luxurious as living in a seaside villa, the environment was still quite nice. The apartment building had a swimming pool and gym, and was maintained and managed 24/7, making it a very high-end apartment building in the area. Ping and I moved here for two reasons: convenience for commuting and for studying.
Our plan is clear: in the next phase, we will focus on apartment buildings with clear property rights and standardized management... After some practice recently, we have gained some experience. Although building villas can be profitable, the risks are also high. If we hadn't closed the deal with Vice President Wu, I really can't imagine what a disastrous situation would have been...
...
After a busy day, Ping Ge and I sat in the swimming pool, surfing and chatting. I asked him, "Has the property rights of the villa been transferred to Sisi?"
"Knowing they were leaving tomorrow, I used my connections to expedite the transfer process. Tomorrow morning, they'll come with me to the General Chamber of Commerce to sign some documents, and that'll be the end of it."
"Okay, will that make it so they can catch their flight?"
"It won't delay them. Their flight is at noon, and I can get everything done before 10 a.m. I'll arrange a car to take them directly to the airport."
"Okay, then I'm relieved."
Bottle nodded, then a hesitant expression appeared on his face...
I smiled and said to him, "With the friendship between us, there's no need for us to keep secrets... Just tell me what's on your mind."
"...Are you really planning to go back to Shanghai to develop your career?"
I nodded and replied, "Well... I'm still young, and it's not time for me to enjoy the fruits of my labor yet, so I don't want to stay in a too-comfortable place and waste my time... But don't worry, I'll make sure everything is taken care of before I leave..."
Brother Ping sighed softly, then said, "Actually, it's the same no matter where you make money... It's not that you don't want to stay in Phuket, it's just that you have a better option now... Michael, we've known each other for several years now, and let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart... I have indeed seen changes in you, especially recently. These changes make me feel like I'm interacting with two different people."
"How have I changed?"
“Ambition…I believe that you can no longer do the carefree things you did when you spent a year in Jimo…I see a very strong drive to get things done in you.”
This doesn't count
"It's a bad thing, isn't it?"
"No, but you need to think it through first. The greater one's ambition, the more hardship one has to endure. Sisi's father is no ordinary person, and he only created your one-click game to open up his own financing channels. Your pursuits are different, and there will inevitably be competition or even confrontation in the future."
“I know…that’s why I have to go back…Over the years, this is the only career that still excites me when I think about it, so I cherish it very much…You know, I’ve done a lot of business before, but I’ve labeled myself as opportunistic…I’m not in a hurry to tear off that label, but as a man in his prime, I should have higher aspirations…Even if Sisi’s father is suspected of using me, in my opinion, this is more of an opportunity, because I will grow faster by sparring with him…”
Brother Ping laughed, "I know what you're thinking... You know you have Sisi backing you up, so you're fearless!"
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