I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 424 Buying a Car for Old Deng
"Hey, is it possible that your house has surveillance cameras or something that's listening in?"

"I don't think so. Sister Chestnut, you can do it if you want when you get back later."

"???"

"What's wrong?"

"I wouldn't dare. What if your dad hears me, or one of his men hears me? That would be so embarrassing!"

"It's okay, so what if they heard it? They don't know their place, do they? My dad and I have already made our relationship public."

"I still feel very embarrassed."

"It's okay, you can keep your voice down and cover your mouth."

Ye Li: ???
She unconsciously imagined herself remaining silent, and then immediately began to berate Su Cheng:
"Get lost, you dare to do that now?"

The two were arguing and fighting while eating.

"From what your dad was saying, was he implying that you should buy him a car?"

"I think so, he gave me hints a long time ago."

"Huh? You hinted at it a long time ago? Then why didn't you buy it for me?"

to be frank.

Su Cheng didn't have the money to buy it at the time.

Later, when I had more money, I didn't want to buy it anymore.

Another reason was that he couldn't reveal too much wealth at the time, so he couldn't buy anything.

So I just bought a cheap electric car for the elderly to appease him and shut him up.

But Ye Li noticed this matter today.

It's hard for anyone not to notice Old Deng's appearance.

"So, Sister Chestnut, do you have any thoughts on this?"

Ye Li certainly had her own thoughts: "I think it's worth buying."

Su Cheng pressed further, "What do you mean?"

How about the script where "a son who works hard in a big city finally makes it big and buys his father a brand new car, the stale industrial plastic interior being the taste of his reward"?

Su Cheng thought about it seriously.

Ye Li's script actually has potential.

Because when Lao Deng asked Ye Li about the Magotan today, he said that a car is a part of a person, and to a certain extent represents part of a person's personality.

This actually provides a very valuable clue.

That is, Old Deng actually really likes cars; he has a unique fondness for them.

Furthermore, since it was bought for him by his son, whom he had raised with great care over the years, the car became even more valuable.

Ye Li added, "Also, didn't your dad say he'd take me to meet your maternal grandparents, uncles, aunts, and other relatives in a couple of days? Let him drive his new car along; it'll make him look better."

Ye Li has already gained a thorough understanding of Su Tianyan.

Actually, it's not that Ye Li completely understands Su Tianyan. Her father is the same kind of person. Over the past ten years, Ye Li has already laid a solid foundation and clearly understands those traditional Chinese concepts.

Therefore, she was very adept at dealing with Su Cheng's father.

According to the information Su Cheng told her, none of those uncles and aunts knew Su Tianyan's true identity. Therefore, Su Tianyan driving his new car there would give him a greater sense of vanity in "showing off" his son's success and a greater sense of accomplishment.

After Ye Li's analysis, Su Cheng immediately agreed: "I think it's correct!"

"So, what kind of car should we buy for him?"

Ye Li means to buy a car with an installment loan for no more than 200,000 yuan or around 200,000 yuan.

A price of around 200,000 would be more reasonable.

Whether Su Cheng makes money or not, it won't make her seem like she's spending money extravagantly.

As for whether it's a sedan or an SUV, and which brand and model, that's up to Su Cheng to choose. He knows a lot about cars, and he knows his dad even better.

"Uh, let me think about it."

Su Cheng was thinking very seriously: "How about we get him an SUV? But there doesn't seem to be much of a decent SUV available for 20... Ah, I know!"

What to buy?

"Give him a Volkswagen, a Tiguan L."

Among traditional old-style scooters, this one is the most awesome.

Above that are Land Rovers and the like.

This old man prefers SUVs.

They don't go off-roading. At most, they'll gather a group of "car enthusiasts" or "brothers" to find a secluded spot and drive around in the mud a couple of times, or climb a small hill or something.

Buy a mid-range car for Lao Deng; it'll cost around 200-300 yuan on the road.

In this way, he could be considered a successful person in the county and even the city.

"Also, Sister Chestnut, it's not enough for you to pay for this alone, so we have to pay for it together. You pay a small portion, I'll pay the majority, and the rest will be covered by a loan."

"can."

That night.

Su Cheng and Ye Li didn't dare to say much.

The house is nicely decorated, but the two of them feel uneasy living there. They have to be constantly on guard against saying the wrong thing, and what if Old Deng hears them?

So the two of them just had a normal conversation about washing up and such, and he deliberately said a lot of nice things about Lao Deng, like how nice the renovation was and how much your dad cares about you.

All of these conversations reached Long Ruoli's ears.

Bai Zihua tried to persuade Long Ruoli to take off her headphones.

“President Long, this doesn’t feel right. President Su didn’t even have anyone install a listening device in Xiao Cheng’s new house.”

Yes.

Su Tianyan really didn't install any bugging devices.

However, Long Ruoli had someone arrive in the city ahead of time to install a listening device.

Bai Zihua kept advising Long not to listen.

"Mr. Bai, what's the big deal? It's just a small matter."

“If they really get to that point, I definitely won’t listen anymore.”

"Even though I'm a stepmother, I would never listen to my son and daughter-in-law's private conversations."

Long Ruoli smiled and explained to Bai Zihua, "I just wanted to hear if there was any other information."

"These two might not be very discreet in private. What if Brother Tianyan finds out about what happened between us in Macau? Wouldn't he put us in a very difficult position?"

“We’ve managed to suppress it now, but if Brother Tianyan really investigates, neither of us will escape.”

Bai Zihua: ???

What does Long Ruoli mean by that?

Should we use this to pressure him?
That's what Long Ruoli meant, but she didn't want things to get too tense with Bai Zihua, so she just pointed out the stakes.

He doesn't need to care about, nor can he care about, the eavesdropping.

"Hey, Mr. Bai, listen, they're talking again."

Bai Zihua had to pick up the headphones as well, but he didn't put them on completely; he just stuck one earmuff to his ear.

[Cheng, how about we buy your dad a car?]

My uncle works very hard.

My dad probably won't agree; he's been frugal his whole life.

"You saw what Uncle was like today, how could you bear to do that? Besides, Uncle needs to hitch a ride or take the bus if he has business to do."

【…】

After listening to the whole conversation... Bai Zihua thought Ye Li's idea was brilliant!
This was a huge plus in Old Su's mind.

If Ye Li's status rises, then Xiao Cheng's status and treatment will definitely be improved as well.

Or it might reach a completely new level.

Bai Zihua felt it necessary to report to President Su, and emphasized that the car purchase was a joint proposal by Ye Li and Su Cheng.

"Where is President Su?" "He's downstairs asleep."

"I'll go report to General Manager Su."

"Mr. Bai, if you want to give a report, you can do it tomorrow. They're going to buy a car for Brother Tianyan tomorrow. Or maybe you can just skip the report and give Brother Tianyan a surprise."

"Besides, Tianyan doesn't even know we're doing eavesdropping... If you report it, they might trace your information source, right?"

Long Ruoli implied that Bai Zihua should not give a report.

She spoke very tactfully, giving Bai a legitimate reason to "surprise President Su" while covering up the fact that she had secretly installed a bugging device.

"Hey, Mr. Bai, something's strange."

"what happened?"

"Why did this young couple go straight to sleep without even making love?"

Bai Zihua: ???

Long Ruoli just said she wouldn't listen to people gossiping, but now she's suddenly curious again.

"No, I just find it strange. Logically speaking, at their age, when they're full of youthful vigor and passion... this shouldn't be the case!"

Bai Zihua felt that Long Ruoli had a rather perverse sense of humor.

"They've been driving all day, isn't it normal for them to be tired?"

Long Ruoli pursed her lips.

Ok……

It makes sense.

But she still felt something was strange.

If you're not going to do it, then forget it.

Why don't you even say anything flirty?

They said goodnight to each other and went to sleep.

She had met Ye Li before. She was very capable, honest, hardworking, and a very good young woman.

How would a young girl like Ye Li behave in this kind of situation?

Long Ruoli really wanted to hear what it was like when Su Cheng and Ye Li flirted.

Unfortunately, Su Cheng didn't give her that chance.

Is this segment going to happen later in the night?
Forget it.

Bai Zihua is still here.

Let's listen to it again tomorrow night.

……

Early the next morning.

Su Tianyan had just woken up when he received a call from Su Cheng, who asked if he had any work today. If not, she said she would take him for a walk around the city.

"What's there to see in the city? You two should go have fun, Xiao Ye and I. Why should I join in?"

When Su Tianyan heard Su Cheng say that he was going to a 4S store to look at cars, he immediately couldn't sit still.

Su Cheng's intention on the phone was to choose a new car and, if it was suitable, to finalize the purchase today.

Su Tianyan was thrilled.

In that instant, he felt as if his heart was being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and then suddenly burst open by a huge warm current.

The blood in his body rushed to his head with a "buzz," making everything in front of him appear as if filtered through a slightly swaying lens.

The excitement came so quickly that the ecstasy almost leaped out of my throat.

His hands, which were usually steady with age, were now trembling slightly, almost uncontrollably.

Could it be... that the brat is going to buy him a car?
It was worth all the hints he gave.

I can't buy him another electric car for the elderly this time, can I?
wrong.

The brat didn't seem to mention buying him a car; he just said he was looking at cars and asking him to be his guide.

Thinking of this, a slight sense of fear emerged amidst Su Tianyan's immense joy.

He feared that this was just wishful thinking on his part, a beautiful misunderstanding.

Those few seconds felt incredibly long to him.

Excitement, elation, speculation, anticipation, and a touch of unease—these complex emotions intertwined.

In Su Tianyan's eyes, besides the sparkling excitement, there was also a hint of eagerness to explore and verify.

He declined Su Cheng's offer to pick him up: "Don't bother, I'll just take the bus. It's too much gas to go back and forth. It only costs two yuan to get there by bus. You can just pick me up at the bus stop."

Su Cheng and Ye Li were indeed waiting for Su Tianyan at the bus stop.

Seeing Su Tianyan get off the bus, Su Cheng immediately got off and waved to Old Deng: "Hey Dad, over here."

Su Tianyan walked towards Su Cheng with a smile. Ye Li sat in the passenger seat, while Lao Deng could only sit in the back of the car this time.

Su Tianyan actually had quite a lot on his mind.

He personally felt that it was unlikely that Su Cheng would buy him a car.

why?
Since the young couple is getting married, and they are currently using Xiao Ye's car, they naturally need to buy their own.

Therefore, Su Tianyan analyzed that Su Cheng brought him to look at cars because she wanted to buy a car for herself, not for him.

Although the possibility is slim, Su Tianyan still had a tiny bit of hope.

What if it really was bought for him?
Didn't Su Cheng make a lot of money in the big city?
They are perfectly capable of buying two cars!
Meanwhile, Su Cheng also deduced various scenarios.

Su Cheng did not explicitly tell Lao Deng that she was buying him a car.

According to Ye Li's logic, this matter can be delayed.

Let's whet Su Cheng's father's appetite.

Furthermore.

If you just tell him you're buying it for Su Cheng's dad, he definitely won't accept it; he might even be too embarrassed to come to the city.

After arriving at the car market, the three of them browsed around the various 4S stores.

Su Tianyan talked at length about his views on various car brands, as well as specific models, engines, and transmissions, and ranked these cars according to his understanding, dividing them into different grades.

Su Cheng and Ye Li acted as Su Tianyan's little followers, listening to Lao Deng's long-winded talk about cars, providing excellent emotional value.

Sometimes the young couple would pretend not to understand and then have Lao Deng explain it to them in detail.

I can tell.

The two of them eagerly asked all sorts of trivial questions, taking great care of Su Tianyan's mood.

When the three arrived at the Volkswagen 4S store, Su Cheng took the opportunity to bring up the car model he and Ye Li had discussed the day before: "Dad, what do you think of the Tiguan L?"

"This car is pretty good."

Su Tianyan had a very high opinion of the Tiguan L.

Compared to the overseas version of the Tiguan with the standard wheelbase, the Tiguan L's 110mm extended wheelbase is almost entirely used for the rear seats, resulting in a truly luxurious amount of rear legroom.

It can not only meet the needs of small families traveling, but also accommodate certain business reception scenarios.

"This car seems to be based on the Volkswagen MQB A2 platform, right? The chassis is excellent."

"The suspension tuning is the pure, unique German-style premium feel and resilience."

The car has straight lines and a rugged style. While it may not be stunning, it is very pleasing to the eye and suits the aesthetic preferences of most people.

Its dignified and sophisticated style gives it an aura that surpasses other cars in its class.

The interior also features a typical functionalist layout, with meticulous workmanship and very solid materials.

Old Deng even knows the EA888 engine like the back of his hand, which shows that he usually studies cars quite a bit.

What's strange is that Geely Group is not involved in the automotive business; it only operates the supply chain for the industry.

"This car would be more suitable for your small family, what do you think?"

Su Cheng naturally expressed his approval, but he also emphasized, "Dad, I'll listen to you. You've definitely made the right choice."

(End of this chapter)