Officialdom: The beautiful leader took me to the top

Seeing Li Dong standing outside the car in a daze, Song Ci rolled down the car window and said irritably, "What are you still standing there for? Aren't you going home tonight? Or do you want to sleep on the street?"

Li Dong snapped back to reality, his face showing a mixture of annoyance and embarrassment. He quickly walked around to the driver's seat and got in. "No, Senior Sister, I was wrong, okay?"

"Really, I have ideas in my mind, a lot of ideas!"

Song Ci turned her head to look at him, unable to hide the smile in her eyes. She deliberately put on a straight face, fiddled with her phone, and asked, "Oh, what are you thinking? I didn't hear you!"

Li Dong started the car, his fingertips trembling slightly with excitement. "I was caught off guard by you, and Nian Nian isn't here tonight, so it's a rare treat for just the two of us. I was originally planning to..."

Halfway through his sentence, Li Dong turned his head and caught a glimpse of Song Ci's reddened ear tips. He paused for a moment before continuing, "I plan to spend some quality time with my wife and make up for the regret of not seeing her for a few days."

Song Ci was unimpressed. "If you had this idea, why didn't you say so? I thought I'd lost my charm!"

Li Dong cried out that he was wronged, "Heaven and earth bear witness, senior sister, you have no idea how I suffer every day!"

"I'm just worried that you'll be tired from the journey and won't be able to handle it the next day."

"Moreover, this trip to the provincial capital is time-sensitive and has a heavy workload."

"I'm afraid it will affect your work..."

Song Ci gave a soft hum, but quietly moved her shoulder towards Li Dong, her fingertips inadvertently brushing against his hand on the gear shift.

The warm, soft touch made them both pause for a moment.

The atmosphere inside the carriage instantly became sticky and cloying.

The evening breeze drifted in through the half-open car window, carrying the coolness of the night, but it couldn't dispel the ambiguous atmosphere filling the car.

Before Li Dong could say anything more, Song Ci deliberately interrupted, "We'll talk about it later. I need to call Uncle Chu."

Helpless, Li Dong could only suppress the burning desire in his heart.

However, while driving, his eyes kept glancing in Song Ci's direction.

While Song Ci was on the phone, he reached out and gently grasped her hand.

Song Ci felt a burning sensation in her palm, but she didn't say anything and used her other hand to dial the phone.

Soon, Chu Xiong's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, "Xiao Ci, why are you calling your uncle so late? Is something the matter?"

Song Ci didn't stand on ceremony and went straight to the point, "There is indeed something, Uncle Chu. I remember that one of the stores under your group is a used car company, right?"

Chu Xiong nodded. Although these businesses were registered under his name, they were actually properties he owned away from home.

As a young lady who had left home, Song Ci's assets were no different from her own businesses.

However, Song Ci held a public office and was unwilling to take control of these businesses; otherwise, Chu Xiong would have handed them over long ago.

Now that Song Ci had asked, Chu Xiong didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "Yes, there is a used car company. Are you planning to take over this company?"

Chu Xiong couldn't think of anything else.

After all, given Song Ci's status and family background, she would never buy a used car.

So since Song Ci had inquired about the company, he assumed that it was only natural to take over the company or transfer it to someone else.

Before Song Ci could reply, Chu Xiong immediately said, "This company is registered under one of my deputies, and can be transferred at any time."

Song Ci quickly replied, "Uncle Chu, you've misunderstood. That's not what I meant."

"Here's the thing, I want to buy a used car."

"You know I don't know anything about cars, so I'd rather come to you than get ripped off by someone else."

"But let me make this clear from the start: whatever price you sell this car to outsiders, that's the price you'll pay me. Don't try anything funny."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have come looking for you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiong was stunned.

Song Ci wants to buy a used car?

It's no wonder Chu Xiong didn't believe it, since the entire Jianghe Group was owned by Song Ci's mother.

Especially in Tianzhou, more than half of the 4S stores in the city belong to a group, which are all Song Ci's family businesses.

If Song Ci wanted a car, why would she need to buy one?

Just go to any 4S store, choose whichever car you like, and drive it.

Why would I need to pay?

As for used cars, that's even more absurd.

What kind of person is Song Ci? How could he possibly drive a used car?

However, judging from Song Ci's tone, it didn't sound like he was joking. So, after a moment's thought, Chu Xiong quickly realized that it definitely wasn't something Song Ci needed himself.

No matter how low-key Song Ci is, she doesn't need a used car.

So this car is very likely being purchased for a friend, or perhaps it's being inquired about on behalf of the Li family!

Chu Xiong didn't say much, "I see, no problem."

"Since the price is fixed, I'll have someone find a car in excellent condition with good performance. Is that alright?"

Finally, Chu Xiong asked, seemingly casually, "By the way, who wants to buy a used car?"

"Do you have any specific goals or direction? What price range? What car model?"

Seeing that Chu Xiong was clever, Song Ci immediately said, "It's Yao Yao."

Although Song Ci did not mention names, Chu Xiong already knew a great deal about the Li family's situation.

As soon as Chu Xiong uttered the name "Yao Yao," he understood that she was Li Dong's younger sister and Song Ci's sister-in-law.

As for not wanting a discount, that must have been Li Dong's idea.

The reason is not hard to guess.

She definitely didn't want to be harassed by Song Ci's mother again because of this, so she wanted him to handle it officially.

However, since it was the Li family who bought the car, Chu Xiong was bound to take it to heart.

The money is still the same, but what about the type of car to pay?

He'll definitely make the arrangements; Song Ci doesn't need to remind him of that.

It's likely that Li Dong is listening in right now while Song Ci is on the phone.

So Chu Xiong didn't ask any more questions. "So it's Yao Yao. If I remember correctly, Yao Yao just started working. She definitely needs to buy a car."

"A used car is indeed suitable for a girl her age to drive."

"It would be best to practice first, and then get a new car once the job is more stable."

“I have a niece who graduated from university and bought a used car from me. It hasn’t had any problems in the past few years.”

The last sentence was something Chu Xiong made up on the spot, just to give the Li family a way out.

Next, Song Ci explained her needs for a car.

For under 10 yuan, the car is compact and appealing to girls.

The rest is up to Chu Xiong to decide.

After listening, Chu Xiong immediately agreed, "Okay, I understand. When do you need it?"

Song Ci explained, "I'm going to the provincial capital on a business trip tomorrow, and I might not be back for three or four days."

"Next week is Yao Yao's birthday, you just need to get the car ready for me."

"Li Dong and I wanted to give this car to Yao Yao as a birthday present."

Chu Xiong glanced at the time. "Okay, no problem. I'll look for a car in the next couple of days and get it in good condition."

"Once you get back, come straight here to complete the formalities. I'll have someone arrange everything!"