CHAPTER 236: CHAPTER 236: GIVING LIN WAN A SURPRISE

The top-spec latest generation black and gold Dongfeng Wind God SUV, with taxes and insurance included, doesn’t exceed three hundred thousand.

Almost as expensive as the license plate.

The sales lady comforted him, "Please rest assured, in terms of quality, it’s no less than those foreign brands costing over half a million."

"I know..."

It’s a feeling of wanting to spend money but not being able to, Lu Zheng shook his head and sighed, domestic luxury cars still have a long way to go.

Paying, picking up the car, quality inspection, registration...

When this brand-new black SUV was handed over to Lu Zheng, it was already past six in the evening.

Lin Wan’s call came just in time, "We’re at New World Plaza having dinner, can you pick me up at eight?"

"Sure."

Lu Zheng said with a smile, "I’ll give you a surprise then."

"What surprise?" Lin Wan asked.

"Can I say it in advance?" Lu Zheng raised his eyebrow.

"Alright, I’ll wait for you!"

Lu Zheng hung up the phone, started the car, and sped out of the car city.

Lu Zheng got his driver’s license back in sophomore year, but after getting it, he hadn’t touched the steering wheel.

Theoretically, Lu Zheng should drive cautiously and slowly.

But in reality...

Lu Zheng was indeed driving carefully and slowly...

Too congested!

Is the flyover this congested on a weekend night?

I might as well take the subway!

...

However, despite hurrying, Lu Zheng still managed to arrive at New World Mall before eight, finding a roadside parking spot.

After getting out of the car to buy a cup of milk tea, he returned to the car and turned on the audio system, with a DJ track blaring.

Nice, this is what modern enjoyment should be.

Lu Zheng was drinking milk tea, listening to music, enjoying the car’s air conditioning, watching the street scenery, and imagining aimlessly.

"With my current strength, I could lift this car, meaning I could transport it to ancient times."

"It’s much more comfortable than a horse carriage, making trips between Tonglin County and Wanfu County faster."

"Hmm, I suppose it won’t be long before some big shots come to slay demons and monsters."

"Pity there’s no internet, electricity, or satellites in ancient times, no infrastructure, otherwise equipping each person with a phone would be delightful."

Lu Zheng started wondering what it would be like if he brought Liu Qingyan and Shen Ying back to modern times, imagining their expressions.

Then...

He thought of the scenario of the three girls meeting.

"Whoa!"

Lu Zheng shivered and received Lin Wan’s call.

"Have you arrived?"

"Yes, yes, where are you?" Lu Zheng steadied himself and asked.

"Xiumin and I are at the mall’s east entrance, come find us."

"Are your colleagues gone?"

"Yes, yes, they’ve all left. Let’s drop Xiumin off first and then head home together."

"Ahhh! You pair of lovebirds, flaunting your relationship in my face, enough already!" Huang Xiumin’s exasperated voice came through the phone.

"Hahaha!"

Lu Zheng laughed heartily, then floored the gas pedal to start the car.

"Hey, wait a minute!"

On the other end, Lin Wan keenly sensed something was off, "Why is there music playing, where are you?"

"I’m right beside you!"

Lu Zheng laughed as he drove up to them and lowered the right car window.

"Get in!"

"You bought a car?" Lin Wan’s eyes lit up with surprise and joy.

"Whoa, you’ve evolved into a car owner, let me see what brand it is."

Huang Xiumin walked over to the front of the car, "Dongfeng, huh, definitely domestic, I’m impressed."

Lu Zheng patted the steering wheel, "Same quality, domestic is at least thirty percent cheaper. Am I crazy or foolish to buy imported?"

Huang Xiumin pursed her lips, "Are you really short of that thirty percent? I don’t know if you’re patriotic or just cheap with your full domestic choice."

"No conflict at all." Lu Zheng chuckled, "Don’t imitate those public intellectuals with double standards, creating new words unnecessarily."

"Well said!" Huang Xiumin gave Lu Zheng a thumbs up.

"Of course, get in quick, another car is coming."

"Wanwan, you’re coming with me..." Huang Xiumin was halfway through her sentence when she saw Lin Wan naturally open the car door and sit in the passenger seat.

"Ahhh! You’re ditching friends as soon as you get a boyfriend, not even keeping me company."

"Come on." Lin Wan took Lu Zheng’s half-drunk milk tea and casually drank it, "Or we’ll leave first."

Then Huang Xiumin obediently got in the car, "Sigh, my heart is bitter."

Shift gears, release the brake, start, the shiny black Wind God slowly started and turned onto the road.

"When did you buy the car?" Lin Wan asked with a smile.

"Just today, went in the morning, got the car in the afternoon." Lu Zheng replied.

Huang Xiumin asked in amazement, "Did you get the license plate too? How did you manage that?"

Lu Zheng glanced at her through the rearview mirror, "Got it done with money."

Huang Xiumin: (꒪⌓꒪)

"Do you have any wealthy friends like you to introduce to me?"

"They’re all over forty, want to meet them?"

"Get lost!"

"Hahaha!"

...

They dropped Huang Xiumin off at her home, she quickly got out, waved, and left.

"I’m out, can’t stand you lovebirds, there’s someone in the backseat, you know? Try to restrain yourselves!"

"Hehe, bye Xiumin!"

Lin Wan turned back with a smile, "Why did you suddenly decide to buy a car, you usually don’t need one."

"You could use it." Lu Zheng said.

"I live so close to my workplace, what would I use a car for?"

"What if you moved into my community?"

"Hmm?" Lin Wan abruptly turned, looking straight at Lu Zheng, "You want me to move in with you?"

"Ahem."

Lu Zheng knew Lin Wan misunderstood, so he coughed twice, "Not exactly."

"Pfft!" Lin Wan rolled her eyes at Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng smacked his lips, "Didn’t I mention a surprise?"

Lin Wan raised an eyebrow, "Not the car?"

"No." Lu Zheng shook his head.

"Then what is it?"

"You’ll know soon enough."

Lu Zheng drove quickly back to his community, entered the underground garage.

Parked the car and led Lin Wan upstairs.

"This is the wrong floor."

"No, it’s not."

"Hmm?" Lin Wan’s eyes flashed, but she said nothing, just followed Lu Zheng.

Arriving at the thirty-second floor, after exiting the elevator, Lin Wan noticed there were only two doors on this level.

"You..."

Lu Zheng took out a key, opened the door on the left, then turned on the lights.

Stepping aside, he gestured and bent over, "Please!"

"As expected..."

Lin Wan pursed her lips, shot Lu Zheng a glance, and eagerly walked in.

"Wow!!!"

Five bedrooms and two living rooms, simple and bright, newly renovated, fully equipped.

"Did you buy it?" Lin Wan suddenly turned, "When did you buy it?"

"Bought it during the New Year." Lu Zheng smiled.

"Kept it quite hidden!"

"Otherwise, how would it be a surprise?" Lu Zheng grinned, "Let me show you around."

...

Sofa, cabinets, balcony, desk...

The apartment is quite large, if not for the exceptional physical strength of both Lu Zheng and Lin Wan, they might not have finished the tour in one night.