When Gu Xingzhao arrived at the dealership, she was surprised to see that the saleswoman, Mo Li, had arranged a balloon arch and flowers, creating a festive atmosphere. It was clear she had put a lot of thought into it.

Lin Ting took out his phone and snapped a photo of Gu Xingzhao and Mo Li together, capturing the moment.

Holding the bouquet, Gu Xingzhao glanced at the balloons and felt a bit touched. “Did you set all this up?”

Mo Li, a little embarrassed, nodded. “Yes, this is the first car I’ve ever sold. I wanted it to feel special.”

She chuckled nervously, unsure if Gu Xingzhao would appreciate the gesture. After all, she wasn’t very confident in her aesthetic sense.

Meanwhile, Lin Ting noticed a man in the distance who kept glancing their way, his expression not exactly friendly.

Though Gu Xingzhao wasn’t particularly interested in the decorations, she was moved by Mo Li’s thoughtfulness. “I like it very much. Thank you.”

Mo Li beamed with happiness and pulled out her phone. “How about I take a photo of you two? It’s a special moment—something to remember.”

Gu Xingzhao smiled and nodded. “Sure.”

She stood in the middle, holding the bouquet, but noticed that Lin Ting was standing still, occasionally glancing toward the man in the distance. Following his gaze, she realized it was the same male salesman from the other day, watching them from afar.

“Xiao Ting, why are you just standing there? Come over here for the photo.”

Lin Ting looked a bit startled. “Me?”

Gu Xingzhao raised an eyebrow. “Who else would I be taking a photo with around here?”

Almost instantly, Lin Ting stepped quickly to her side, as if afraid she might change her mind.

Standing under the balloon arch, Gu Xingzhao held the bouquet while Lin Ting suddenly looked nervous, swallowing hard.

Mo Li noticed the distance between them and suggested, “You’re standing too far apart. Move a little closer.”

Hearing this, Lin Ting awkwardly shuffled a step closer.

Mo Li raised an eyebrow, wondering if they weren’t that close. Why were they standing so far apart for a photo?

Gu Xingzhao simply stepped closer to Lin Ting, noticing how tense he was. She smiled teasingly, “You call me ‘sister’ so easily, but taking a photo with me makes you this nervous?”

Lin Ting’s ears turned red with embarrassment. “…”

After receiving the car keys, Gu Xingzhao exchanged photos with Mo Li and noticed that Mo Li posted the picture on her social media with the caption: “Sold my first car, and it’s also my last. Wrapping up on a high note.”

Curious, Gu Xingzhao asked, “What does that mean? Are you planning to leave this job?”

Mo Li nodded, smiling, “Yes. To be honest, I’ve only sold this one car in the month I’ve been here. This job is just too competitive, and I’m not cut out for it. Plus, my dad’s been saying he’s getting too old to work, so I’m quitting tomorrow and going back to the countryside to farm.”

Gu Xingzhao felt it was a shame. Mo Li was good at selling cars—she was articulate and personable. She probably just hadn’t built up a customer base yet. It seemed a waste for someone so young to go back to farming.

Then again, Gu Xingzhao thought about how she herself had returned home to run a grocery store right after graduating college. Maybe Mo Li wasn’t giving up too easily after all.

At that moment, the male salesman who had been watching from afar walked over impatiently and barked, “Are you done chatting? I have other clients coming to pick up their cars. Hurry up and clear the area so I can set up.”

Since she was about to quit, Mo Li didn’t care about offending a colleague. She rolled her eyes and sarcastically said, “Oh, look who’s got clients now~”

Gu Xingzhao almost burst out laughing.

Mo Li continued, “Just because someone else is a customer doesn’t mean mine aren’t. The dealership’s policy allows three hours for each customer’s car handover ceremony, from setup to departure. I’m still within my time limit!”

The male salesman’s face darkened. “My client is a VIP, not someone buying a measly 30,000 or 40,000 yuan car!”

“Oh, riding a beat-up bicycle but looking down on a four-wheeled vehicle worth tens of thousands~”
“Anyone who didn’t know better might think you’ve got a Rolls-Royce at home!”

Gu Xingzhao had initially thought Mo Li was a gentle and soft-spoken girl, but now she saw that when it came to arguing, she could hold her own.

The male salesman’s face turned red with anger. “I may not have a Rolls-Royce, but that’s better than being a country bumpkin who has to go back to farming!”

Mo Li faltered for a moment, clearly stung—after all, she really was from the countryside.

Gu Xingzhao, however, quickly stepped in, “What’s wrong with farming? The country encourages young people to return to rural areas for revitalization. At least she’s not a leech who sells a few luxury cars and thinks she’s rich. Wearing a cheap suit bought wholesale doesn’t make you any better than anyone else.”

The salesman turned red with rage. “What cheap wholesale suit? Do you have proof? This is a custom-tailored suit!”

Gu Xingzhao casually fiddled with the car keys in her hand. “Custom-tailored? Then you got ripped off. I have seven or eight suits just like that in my wardrobe. They go for 88 yuan each at the same factory.”

She chuckled. She had bought a bunch of those suits from the factory because they were good quality, even gifting some to her neighbors. Two of them were identical to the one he was wearing right now!

Who would’ve thought she’d meet someone today trying to pass off an 88-yuan suit as a custom-tailored one? The lengths people go to for appearances—it was truly something to behold.

The salesman, utterly embarrassed and realizing that Gu Xingzhao actually owned the same suit, turned on his heel and threw out a parting shot, “Hurry up and clear out! My client will be here any minute!”

He glared at them both before storming off.

Lin Ting stared at Gu Xingzhao in awe, stunned for a moment. He had no idea she could be so sharp-tongued.

Mo Li, grateful, squeezed Gu Xingzhao’s hand. “Sister, you’re the best! When I start farming, I’ll send you some fresh produce!”

People usually invited others to dinner, but this was the first time someone had offered to send her vegetables. Gu Xingzhao couldn’t help but laugh, “I’ll be waiting for those veggies.”

She knew these were just polite words—if Mo Li did send anything, she wouldn’t be able to accept it. Farming wasn’t easy, and the profit margins were small.

As they were leaving the dealership, just as Gu Xingzhao was about to get into the car, someone suddenly called out her name, “Gu Xingzhao?”

She paused and turned around to see a woman who looked somewhat familiar.

The woman smiled and pointed to herself. “It’s me! Lei Ping, we were in the same major in college. My dorm was right next to yours, and we had several meals together!”

Gu Xingzhao finally remembered—Lei Ping was the classmate who would always show up during dorm gatherings to snag some food and even take leftovers back to her room.

Her gaze briefly flickered to the man standing next to Lei Ping, noting that he wasn’t the same boyfriend Lei Ping had been so crazy about during college.

It seemed they had broken up.

Gu Xingzhao gave Lei Ping a polite smile.

Lei Ping’s eyes then shifted to the car behind Gu Xingzhao, and she gasped, “Did you buy a car?”

Gu Xingzhao nodded. “Yes.”

Lei Ping’s expression turned a bit odd. She glanced through the car window at Lin Ting, who was now sitting in the passenger seat.

“Back in college, you were always busy with part-time jobs, and after graduation, you moved back home. We thought you were going home to get married. But now you’ve got enough money to buy a car and even have a younger boyfriend. Seems like you’re doing pretty well!”

Gu Xingzhao smiled. “Well, it’s precisely because I was always working part-time in college that I now have the money to buy a car and date a younger guy.”

Lei Ping was speechless. How could someone be this shameless?