Financial Independence through Cracked Apps-Chapter 39: Jaguar XFL
"..."
Gu Wanting was stunned for a long moment after hearing what Gu Wanqing said.
Then, she gave a helpless smile and patted her younger sister’s head.
"Qingqing, I thought the same way when I first started college."
"I’m not just bragging, but during college, if there weren’t dozens of guys chasing me, there were at least a dozen or so."
"Whether in terms of looks or family background, Lin Shen was just average among them, but I still firmly chose him because of one single moment."
"He was volunteering at a charity sale and tucked the hundred yuan he earned into the pocket of an old coat meant for an elderly woman."
"I fell for him instantly because of that small detail. I thought he was the best person in the world and that dating someone with such good character would surely bring me great happiness!"
"But time has proven just how ridiculous that thought was."
Gu Wanting’s gaze grew distant, a clear sign that something had come to mind.
"Actually, if Lin Shen and I were living in some small, fourth- or fifth-tier county town, we’d probably have gotten married, had kids, and lived happily ever after."
"But this is Modu. It inflates people’s desires..."
"It’s time!"
Just then, Cheng Yue walked over with a KFC bag and a smile.
"Qingqing, your high-speed train is at 11:30, right? You can go to the gate now."
"Okay."
Seeing it was about time, Gu Wanqing stood up to leave.
"Sis, I’m leaving now."
"Let us walk you there."
Gu Wanting took the initiative and grabbed Gu Wanqing’s suitcase.
"Remember to let us know you got home safe."
"Okay."
*
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「10:00 AM, Modu Tianhua Jaguar Land Rover Dealership.」
Lin Shen arrived by taxi and looked around curiously. He saw that the flat parking lot was filled with various models of Jaguars and Land Rovers.
Among them was his absolute favorite, the Jaguar XFL.
"So cool!"
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the same goes for cars.
Lin Shen walked closer and ran his hand over the Jaguar XFL’s paint. The fine, metallic texture made him not want to let go.
’Soon, so soon, you’ll be mine.’
With an excited heart, Lin Shen walked into the 4S dealership. A male salesperson quickly approached, smiling and bowing slightly.
"Hello, sir. Are you here to look at some cars?"
"Yes, I have an appointment from this morning."
"Would you mind giving me your name and the last few digits of your phone number? I’ll look you up."
"Lin Shen, last four digits 7946."
"Alright, Mr. Lin. Please wait a moment."
The salesperson returned a few minutes later, his previously mild-mannered attitude now even more polite.
"Mr. Lin, you mentioned you wanted to see the Jaguar XFL, is that correct? Please, come with me."
"Okay."
Led by the salesperson, Lin Shen saw the Jaguar XFL show car.
It was a C-segment executive sedan, like a black samurai, its elegant and distinguished lines both stylish and stately.
"It has a 5.1-meter-long body and an extra-long 3100mm wheelbase. Its exterior, with its elegant, streamlined design, is the very definition of ’Jaguar-powered aesthetics.’"
The salesperson opened the door for Lin Shen as he spoke, inviting him to sit in the driver’s seat and experience the Jaguar XFL’s luxurious interior up close.
"The Windsor leather seats and the 11.4-inch floating curved screen create a first-class luxury experience. Paired with the Meridian sound system, every trip is a feast for the senses."
"Its engine..."
To be honest, Lin Shen didn’t need the salesperson’s detailed introduction. He was already intimately familiar with all the configurations of his dream car.
What he cared about more right now was the price.
"What kind of discounts are there?"
"Right now, you can enjoy a limited-time courtesy of up to 120,000 yuan!"
Seeing Lin Shen ask directly about the price, the salesperson knew this deal was already 80% closed.
So, he pushed his sales pitch hard.
"We will also provide you with an exclusive financing plan and lifetime maintenance service, ensuring that the prestige isn’t just in the drive, but extends to every last detail."
"How about I take you for a test drive first?"
"Okay."
Following the salesperson’s lead, Lin Shen went with him to the parking lot outside the dealership and got into a Jaguar XFL for a test drive.
"This is neutral, this is the HUD heads-up display, this is the seat adjustment..."
After getting a feel for the Jaguar XFL’s driving features, Lin Shen tentatively pressed the accelerator, and the hum of the engine suddenly filled his ears.
He smoothly turned the steering wheel and drove out onto the main road, picking up speed.
"The crystal gearshift that we kept is one of our most popular features. It preserves the joy of driving without sacrificing that sense of prestige."
"Mm."
Lin Shen nodded with a smile, the corners of his mouth upturned ever since he’d gotten in the car.
A gentle sense of joy swirled in his heart, making him wish he could empty his entire savings and ’marry’ this car right now.
After a short twenty-minute test drive, Lin Shen had more or less figured out the Jaguar XFL’s interior and features. He then returned to the dealership to start talking price.
The top-spec P300 all-wheel-drive flagship sport model had an official sticker price of 499,800 yuan.
With the current discount of 120,000, that brought it down to 379,800 yuan.
Adding the 30,000 yuan purchase tax and 13,000 yuan for various insurance policies, the total cost for the car would be at least 400,000 yuan.
Fortunately, the dealership offered a service to help register the license plate in a different city, which would save the 100,000 yuan cost of a Modu plate.
They also threw in five free maintenance services and one window tinting service.
Lin Shen considered it for a long time. What finally made him decide was when the salesperson told him there was an available car in another city.
The interior color and configuration matched his requirements, and it wasn’t old stock. He could expect to take delivery in a week at most.
Apparently, a big boss had placed the order and then canceled it, allowing Lin Shen to scoop up a bargain.
’Rich people are really on another level, just throwing away tens of thousands from a deposit like it’s nothing.’
Lin Shen muttered to himself and finally sealed the deal on the contract.
A 200,000 yuan down payment plus a two-year, interest-free loan meant monthly payments of 8,500 yuan.
For an ordinary salaried worker, this would be enough to bankrupt them.
But Lin Shen wasn’t worried.
8,500 yuan was only two days of his daily income.
A bargain!
*
At 3:00 PM, all the paperwork was in order.
The salesperson, absolutely delighted, shook Lin Shen’s hand. The completion of such a large order made him let out a long sigh of relief, and he couldn’t help but exclaim admiringly.
"You’re so young and successful! Of all the deals I’ve closed, you’re the youngest Jaguar XFL owner."
"Because I really love this car."
Lin Shen smiled faintly.
After leaving the dealership, he couldn’t help but stretch. His heart felt incredibly light, and even the clear, breezy sky seemed especially bright.
Although he only had 20,000 yuan left in his bank account, Lin Shen wasn’t the least bit worried. On the contrary, he was incredibly satisfied.
’From now on, I’m a car owner too!’
Lin Shen nervously took out his phone and opened the ReceivePal app.
To his surprise, however, the loan also triggered the Dream Vehicle Card!
[Do you still remember the dreams of your youth? The road you traveled under the stars will one day be lined with prosperity.]
[Congratulations on not letting down the hardship of your journey. You’ve acquired your dream car!]
[Your mood is one of immense joy. You have received a 200% rebate.]
[Construction Bank: Your account ending in 7946 received a deposit of RMB 400,000 at 15:42 on August 7. Current balance: 420,000.]
