Chapter 70 - I'll Give You Two Bottles of Mineral Water
It wasn't that they had never encountered inconspicuously wealthy individuals.
Some affluent people preferred dressing in plain attire—undershirts, shorts, and slippers—giving the impression of ordinary pedestrians while concealing their true wealth.
However, what set these individuals apart was their age; they were all over fifty years old, exhibiting signs of aging like white hair and hunched backs.
When a young person possessed wealth, they tended to showcase it. Their clothing wasn't ordinary, and they would typically sport an expensive wristwatch at the very least.
Have you ever seen a young, affluent man clad in everyday attire and mud-stained slippers?
Their reluctance to mingle with the common folk wasn't due to disdain but rather because Su Ming's business had been ruined by the manager.
Consequently, they vented their frustrations on Su Ming.
The two security guards stood up, their annoyance evident.
“Who is he? When did he manage to sneak in?”
“Look at his muddy feet. Let's not dirty the car.”
“My dad pulled some strings to get me this security guard job. If I get fired, it'll be a big loss for me.”
“He's heading toward the Porsche!”
Witnessing this, the two security guards were suddenly filled with trepidation.
If any harm befell the Porsche, both would be held accountable.
This person didn't appear affluent at all. Manager Zhou would undoubtedly shift the blame for lax supervision onto them later.
It was even possible that the manager might dock their salaries!
The two security guards exchanged glances and hastened toward Su Ming.
Su Ming was gazing at the car.
He mused, “Is this the Porsche 488? It looks splendid. I could give it to Dad.”
As he continued walking, he pondered, “Why does this Porsche seem so familiar? Wasn't this the same Porsche Wang Kai coveted in high school? Although six years have passed, this car is still quite popular. I should consider giving it to Wang Kai; he'd be thrilled.”
Su Ming was lost in thought when he suddenly heard the approach of two sets of footsteps.
He was taken aback.
Could it be that the salesperson had finally noticed him and was coming over to assist?
Su Ming turned around, but his brow furrowed slightly.
Two security guards were glaring at him with hostility.
Their eyes burned with anger.
Su Ming found it hard to believe they were here to provide assistance.
“What's going on?”
Su Ming mulled it over briefly, but the answer remained elusive.
The two security guards approached Su Ming, scanning him from head to toe. One positioned himself in front, while the other quietly circled around behind.
“What do you want?” the front guard inquired with a puzzled expression.
His words were not problematic, but his tone was off-putting.
It carried a hint of rudeness and a veiled warning.
Were they assisting customers or interrogating suspects?
“I'm just browsing,” Su Ming replied with a faint smile.
His words were devoid of emotion.
He intended to discern the intentions of the two security guards.
“Is that so?”
The two security guards exchanged glances, saying, “We apologize, sir. Your attire is not suitable. Please leave.”
Su Ming nodded. “If I were here to purchase a car, would you entertain me?”
“What?”
The two security guards were dumbfounded.
“Is he here to collect the car?”
The two security guards suddenly found themselves uncertain.
They blinked and instinctively glanced at Manager Zhou, who stood nearby.
Manager Zhou appeared somewhat bewildered.
He claimed to be here for the car pickup?
Could that be true?
Manager Zhou, the store's deputy manager and one of its sales representatives, was responsible for documenting every car sale.
Manager Zhou furrowed his brow as he pondered. There hadn't been many car pickups today, and as far as he recalled, there weren't any scheduled for the afternoon.
Could he be mistaken?
Manager Zhou considered this for a moment, then consulted the registry. Upon close examination, he found no record of such a pickup.
Manager Zhou smirked and glanced at the two security guards, shaking his head slightly.
The two security guards regained their composure upon witnessing this. It seemed this young man was fabricating a story.
“So, are you indeed here to collect a car today?”
One of the security guards sneered and inquired, “Then tell us, what kind of car did you purchase from us? When did you make the purchase? How much did it cost? You should have that information, right?”
“You're just security guards. Do you have the authority to pry into my private matters?” Su Ming retorted with a sneer.
Since they showed no respect, he saw no reason to extend any courtesy to them.
The security guard taunted, “Kid, the most affordable car in our dealership costs over a hundred thousand yuan. Do you make over a hundred thousand yuan a year? Are you making that kind of money through manual labor? If so, you've certainly worked hard. It's best if you leave now. Don't create trouble here.”
“Over a hundred thousand for the cheapest car!”
Su Ming blinked in astonishment.
His funds could easily buy numerous cars from this dealership.
It became clear to Su Ming.
They were underestimating him.
Su Ming was dressed casually, donning a pair of slippers with a few specks of mud on them.
No wonder the two security guards were eager to shoo him away.
Little did Su Ming know that this was merely an excuse and justification.
The real reason was that when the couple had spotted Su Ming earlier, they had changed their plans, causing Manager Zhou to lose a significant amount of money.
Otherwise, Su Ming would have been treated fairly here.
They extended courteous treatment to anyone genuinely interested in purchasing a car. Even laborers looking to escape the heat and enjoy the air conditioning in the showroom received good treatment.
As long as they didn't cause any trouble.
Yet, they couldn't offer Su Ming the same treatment.
That was because Su Ming had incurred the wrath of their leader.
These two security guards earned only a modest monthly salary.
But the crux of the matter was that Su Ming had offended their superior, forcing them to follow orders.
“Young man, it's natural for someone your age to have an interest in cars.”
“However, no matter what, you can't afford a car. You might consider finding work on a construction site and earn some more money.”
“If you're looking for a cool place, shopping malls or the underground mall are good options. They have excellent air conditioning.”
“Don't linger here and disrupt our business.”
The security guard standing in front of Su Ming advised.
“If it doesn't work out, I'll give you two bottles of mineral water,” the security guard added when Su Ming remained silent.
Su Ming couldn't help but smile upon hearing the offer of mineral water.
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