Her personality didn’t seem to have been affected by her family background, which might have otherwise made her insecure and sensitive.

On the contrary, she was exceptionally cheerful and outgoing, brimming with passion, and filled with the unique youth and vitality of a twenty-year-old girl.

It gave Lin Shen, who was only twenty-five, the distinct impression that he was already old.

’I suppose my recent experiences have made me mature.’

Lin Shen lamented inwardly.

—

「Half an hour later.」

「Crown Star Mercedes-Benz 4S Store.」

As one of the largest Mercedes-Benz 4S stores in Modu, its footprint alone covered over 20,000 square meters.

It integrated various functions like vehicle sales, service, and offices. Even on a weekday, plenty of customers were still there to look at cars.

After all, the one thing Modu didn’t lack was rich people.

After Lin Shen parked and got out of the car, Zheng Yanfei naturally linked her arm with his.

"This place is huge! I feel like I could get lost. You’d better not lose me."

"Mm."

’As if I don’t know what you’re thinking.’

Glancing at Zheng Yanfei’s side profile, Lin Shen smiled knowingly.

They walked into the 4S store’s showroom, where they were greeted by the sight of an entire row of various Mercedes-Benz models.

The latest C-Class, E-Class, G-Class, and even AMGs!

"Hello, sir and ma’am! Are you two here to look at cars?"

Lin Shen didn’t have to wait long before a saleswoman from the Mercedes-Benz 4S store approached them with a smile.

Having dealt with so many customers, they naturally knew which types of people were the most promising potential clients.

A young, rich kid like Lin Shen, accompanied by a beautiful girl, was a very strong possibility!

To show off their wealth and save face in front of their female companions, they would almost always place an order.

Besides, judging by Lin Shen’s attire, he didn’t look like someone short on cash; his funds were likely quite ample.

Therefore, Song Xue eagerly approached him.

"Which of our Mercedes-Benz models are you interested in? We have special offers on all our model lines right now."

"The Maybach."

Lin Shen didn’t beat around the bush, stating his purpose directly. This made Song Xue’s eyes light up.

’Holy shit!’

’A big spender!’

’He’s so young and he’s planning to buy a Maybach?’

"You have excellent taste! Please, follow me!"

With that, Song Xue led Lin Shen and Zheng Yanfei through the main showroom to a secondary exhibition hall set up specifically for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class models.

They had everything from the S480 to the S580, as well as the Maybach GLS—every model you could ask for.

And in the very center sat a two-tone, black-and-silver Mercedes S680.

Upon seeing the streamlined, matte-finish body and the exclusive Maybach double-M hood ornament, Lin Shen couldn’t help but marvel at its luxury and prestige.

It was an aura of luxury that you just couldn’t get from watching videos and looking at pictures online.

"This is the new 2024 Maybach S680. The paint finish is a high-end bespoke two-tone version, exclusive to the S680 model."

Song Xue began her practiced and detailed introduction.

"Its front fascia features the unique Maybach grille design, and various parts like the lower air dam, side skirts, and rear bumper are accented with chrome."

"It’s equipped with the M279, a 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo engine. This is currently the engine with the largest displacement and the most cylinders of any Mercedes-Benz production vehicle. It delivers a powerful 630 horsepower and is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system."

"Of course, power is just one small, insignificant part of the Maybach. Its luxury is mostly found in the interior."

With that, Song Xue opened the car door and gestured for Lin Shen to sit in the driver’s seat, while she herself sat in the passenger seat to continue her presentation.

Zheng Yanfei, meanwhile, dutifully sat in the back, marveling at the Maybach’s luxurious interior. Every so often, she would take out her phone to snap photos and post them in her dorm roommate group chat to show off.

[Zheng Yanfei: Girls, I’m with my boyfriend ordering a car!]

[Xu Manman: What car? The interior looks pretty nice.]

[Zheng Yanfei: A Maybach.]

[Tang Tian: ?]

[Xu Manman: A Mercedes-Maybach!? Are you for real?! Don’t those start at over a million?]

[Zheng Yanfei: Of course it’s real. My boyfriend really likes the Maybach, plus he’ll need it for business in the future. He’ll probably place the order today.]

[Xu Manman: I’m so jealous, Feifei! Your boyfriend gets a new car just like that. Does that mean you get to drive his old Jaguar XFL?]

[Zheng Yanfei: He won’t let me drive it, WAHHH! He says I haven’t really driven much since I got my license, so he’s worried about my safety. He thinks I’m only fit to drive a Smart car! The nerve!]

[Xu Manman: Oh, stop complaining! Your boyfriend is so thoughtful and takes such good care of you. You should be grateful!]

[Cheng Xiao: Couples that flaunt it don’t last!]

[Zheng Yanfei: I’ll flaunt it if I want to! What are you gonna do about it?]

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Sensing the jealousy between the lines of Cheng Xiao’s message, Zheng Yanfei was secretly thrilled.

While she sat in the back seat, typing and sending messages, Lin Shen was focused on listening to Song Xue go over all the selling points of the Maybach S680.

Especially its interior and the comfort of the rear seats.

Extensive use of Nappa leather, vertical-grain walnut wood trim, and metallic accents.

The first-class-style rear seats were equipped with various functions like massage, ventilation, and heating.

Multi-layered acoustic glass, an exquisite ambient lighting system, the high-end Burmester 4D surround sound system...

You could say that luxury was made tangible in every single detail, allowing the owner and passengers to fully experience the prestige and elegance of a Maybach.

"Nice."

Lin Shen nodded in approval, then immediately asked the question that mattered most.

"What’s the out-the-door price for this car?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Let me run the numbers for you."

Song Xue took out her phone, keying in the figures as she spoke.