Chapter 38: 38: Purchasing a car [1]
Zhao Yue stared at him blankly.
For a moment, she wasn’t sure whether she should be excited or nervous.
"Sir..." she said carefully, "you plan on buying that Maybach?"
The moment the question left her mouth, the entire showroom seemed to become a little quieter.
Several salespeople immediately looked over.
A Mercedes-Maybach S680, it was a vehicle worth over three million yuan.
The commission from a sale like that was enough to make anyone jealous.
Some of the veteran salespeople were already regretting their earlier decision.
Maybe they had judged too quickly, perhaps casually dressed young man really was some hidden rich second-generation heir.
Then Benny shook his head.
"No."
He then pointed toward the SUV section.
"I’m talking about the SUV."
"...Ah?"
Zhao Yue blinked.
"The SUV?" she repeated.
"Yes."
"But..." she hesitated. "We haven’t even discussed which SUV you want."
Benny looked genuinely confused.
"There are different kinds of SUVs?"
"..."
For several seconds, silence filled the area.
The nearby salespeople immediately lost interest and the manager quietly walked away.
They had almost gotten excited for nothing.
This was obviously just a young man who knew nothing about cars.
A real buyer wouldn’t walk into a luxury dealership asking if there were different kinds of SUVs.
Within moments, everyone returned to their work.
Meanwhile, Zhao Yue secretly sighed.
A small trace of disappointment appeared in her heart, she couldn’t help it.
For one brief moment, when he had asked where to pay, she had actually thought she might have encountered a hidden wealthy customer.
Looks like she had overthought things.
Still, she quickly adjusted her mindset.
It didn’t matter whether he bought a car or not.
Every customer was an opportunity to learn.
As a newcomer, she needed experience speaking with clients anyway.
"Then let me show you around, sir."
Benny nodded.
"Okay."
The two began walking toward the SUV section.
As they passed several vehicles, Zhao Yue gradually relaxed.
"This model is one of our more popular SUVs among female customers."
She gently patted the side of a display vehicle.
"The seating position is higher, so visibility is better."
Zhao Yue continued.
"And many women feel safer driving larger vehicles."
Benny nodded again.
Seeing that he was actually listening, Zhao Yue became more enthusiastic.
"The cargo space is larger too."
"Cargo space?"
"For shopping bags."
"Oh."
Beside him, Zhao Yue continued her explanation patiently.
"The suspension is comfortable, making long drives less tiring."
"The cabin sits higher off the ground."
"The rear seats are more spacious."
"The driving position feels more commanding."
As she spoke, Benny listened with complete concentration.
It almost looked like he was attending an important business meeting.
Seeing this, Zhao Yue couldn’t help feeling slightly satisfied.
That’s right,listen carefully.
I’m teaching you all this so that even if you don’t buy a car today, at least you’ll know how to choose a proper gift for your sister in the future.
After all, buying a car wasn’t like buying clothes.
You couldn’t simply walk into a dealership and point at the most expensive thing.
You needed to understand what the recipient actually liked.
With that thought, Zhao Yue smiled.
"Now then, sir."
She gestured toward the lineup of luxury SUVs.
"Tell me a little about your sister."
"She’s very fierce." Benny said without a moment of hesitation.
Zhao Yue blinked.
For a moment, she wasn’t quite sure what that meant.
Fierce?
Was he talking about her personality?
Her driving habits?
Or was she simply strict?
After a few seconds, Zhao Yue arrived at what she felt was the most reasonable interpretation.
The sister he described was probably the mature, capable type.
The kind of woman who had her life together and naturally took charge of situations.
Thinking this, Zhao Yue smiled.
"I think I understand."
Benny nodded.
"Good."
"Then I probably wouldn’t recommend something too small."
She led him toward the first vehicle.
"This is the GLE."
She lightly touched the side of the SUV.
"It’s one of our most popular luxury SUVs."
"The size is practical, it’s comfortable, and it works very well as a daily vehicle."
"The seating position is higher, visibility is excellent, and it has plenty of cargo space."
Benny listened seriously.
Then he glanced at the price tag before silently memorizing it.
Seeing his interest, Zhao Yue continued.
"If your sister prefers something elegant without being overly flashy, the GLE is a very safe choice."
They moved on to the next vehicle.
"This is the GLS."
The difference was immediately noticeable.
The vehicle was larger and carried a much stronger presence.
"The GLS is our flagship SUV, the interior space is significantly larger and the ride quality is more refined.
The rear seats are much more comfortable and because of its size, it naturally feels more prestigious."
Benny nodded.
Meanwhile, Zhao Yue continued her explanation.
"Many successful business owners and executives choose vehicles in this category."
Benny quietly looked at the price, then he looked at the SUV.
Then he continued listening.
Finally, Zhao Yue brought him to the most luxurious vehicle in the SUV section.
"The Mercedes-Maybach GLS."
Her tone unconsciously became more respectful.
"This is the highest-end SUV we currently have available. The interior materials are more luxurious.The rear cabin is designed to provide an executive-level experience. The emphasis is less on practicality and more on ultimate comfort and luxury."
Benny looked at the vehicle then at the price.
3,160,000¥.
To be honest, he couldn’t really tell the difference.
They all looked like SUVs.
Fortunately, there was a professional standing beside him.
After Zhao Yue finished her introduction, Benny thought for a moment.
Then he asked,"Which one would you choose?"
Zhao Yue looked surprised.
"Me?"
"Yes."
Benny nodded.
"You know more than I do."
For a moment, Zhao Yue studied the three vehicles.
The GLE.
The GLS.
And the Maybach GLS.
Then she thought about the sister Benny had described.
A mature woman with a strong personality.
After a few moments, she pointed toward the GLS.
"This one."
"The GLS?"
"Yes."
Benny looked slightly surprised.
He had expected her to point at the Maybach.
Zhao Yue smiled.
"The Maybach is amazing but personally, I think the GLS has the best balance."
She walked over and gently rested a hand on the vehicle.
"It’s large enough to feel special and it’s luxurious and comfortable."
"And compared to the price increase of the Maybach, I think the additional value you receive from upgrading from the GLE to the GLS is much more noticeable."
Benny listened carefully.
"The cost-to-performance ratio is better?"
Zhao Yue’s eyes lit up.
"Exactly. The jump from GLE to GLS feels significant, there’s more space, more comfort and more presence. But once you move from GLS to Maybach, you’re paying a lot more for the final layer of luxury."
She smiled.
"Of course, that’s just my personal opinion but if I were buying a vehicle for the kind of sister you’ve described, I would choose the GLS."
Benny fell silent.
Then he slowly turned toward the GLS once more.
This time, he looked at it much longer than before.
After all, he knew nothing about cars.
But the professional standing beside him seemed quite confident in her recommendation.
