CHAPTER 79: CHAPTER 57: SO THIS IS QIN MANMAN [REQUEST FOR MONTHLY TICKETS]_3

"That won’t work."

The girl furrowed her brow and pointed to another girl not far away:

"Boss, my classmate is about to start work, and it’s really inconvenient without a car. But we’re all students and can’t afford expensive ones. This little car is just right."

But even if the car’s suitable, someone else already wants it!

The boss shook his head, "This car isn’t meant to be, but take a look at what I have—there are plenty of models! If you don’t mind, I have another one priced similarly... If you really like this little QQ, I’ll get another one by tomorrow!"

"No way!"

The girl firmly rejected, "How can that be soon enough!"

After speaking, she quickly waved to her friend:

"Xiao Wan, Xiao Wan, come quickly and see if this car suits you?"

This whole day, why am I meeting one difficult customer after another?

The boss quickly put on a smile.

"I’m really sorry..."

Before the words were out, the girl speaking had already taken two steps forward, linking arms with Xiao Wan and pointing at the little yellow car.

"Xiao Wan, do you think the one I chose is suitable?"

"This little QQ is so cute, and it’s second-hand, the price has got to be right."

Xiao Wan hesitated for a moment.

"Isn’t it a bit... too childish? After all, I’m going to a law firm... I want something more mature now. And the QQ looks too low-end, going out to discuss business with other lawyers, isn’t it a bit embarrassing..."

"Xiao Wan!"

The girl looked at her, a little angry.

"How can you be like this?"

"A car is just a means of transportation. All brand value is given by people. You just need a car now, yet you think it’s too low-end. Are those vain brands really that important to you?"

Xiao Wan was frozen.

After a long time, she finally explained, "Manman, I didn’t say I wanted some vanity brand, I just want something that looks more stable, more grand, preferably in black or white..."

Chu River was watching with interest from the side.

—What a coincidence.

This Manman, isn’t she the Qin Manman in that book who had another Chang Geng willingly be a simp for life?

She didn’t speak, just stood there, watching the two communicate with interest.

Or rather, the one-sided persuasion.

At this moment, Qin Manman was still advising her friend.

"How can you be so insecure?"

"Xiao Wan, in my heart, you are already very reliable and meticulous, you don’t need a car to add icing on the cake. Besides, when it comes to business, people care about your ability, what’s it got to do with what car you drive?"

"What’s the big deal with a law firm? Does a law firm necessarily need a black, white, or grey car? This little yellow car is so cute, and I carefully selected it for you."

"Moreover, isn’t your budget under 20,000? Wouldn’t it be nice to save a little more money?"

There doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with this, but Xiao Wan thought it over and over, still feeling something was off.

But she and Qin Manman have been friends for years, always liking her firm and confident manner. Now seeing Manman speaking so confidently, she couldn’t help but waver.

Qin Manman noticed, showing a satisfied smile:

"Xiao Wan, you need to be more confident in yourself."

They talked and laughed, ready to bargain with the boss next.

Meanwhile, Chu River crossed her arms, smiling at Xiao Wan:

"Sorry, this car is mine."

...

Xiao Wan, looking at Chu River’s cheerful smile, blushed instantly and quickly apologized, "Sorry, sorry..."

However, Qin Manman pulled her back, asking righteously.

"You said the car is yours, have you signed a contract with the boss? Paid for it?"

"Signed and paid for."

Chu River replied cheerfully.

Now, the redness on Xiao Wan’s face was about to drip, but Qin Manman hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward again.

"You... why did you buy this car? If it’s just to practice driving, I think there are other cars with better performance for you to choose from."

"But my friend’s budget is not enough, and she starts work tomorrow, this car is really perfect for her, could you please let her have it?"

"No."

Chu River’s smile deepened, looking at the pale Qin Manman—

"The boss already told you it was taken, but you insisted on looking, just wanted to taste rejection?"

While glancing at Xiao Wan nearby.

"You’re going to a law firm, in which area?"

Xiao Wan also felt embarrassed, now looking at Qin Manman, she softly said, "International trade..."

International trade...

Chu River wasn’t familiar with this, but lawyers are everywhere, so she’s not totally unfamiliar.

Now giving Xiao Wan a once-over:

"You’re interning, right? Talking so softly, being so easily persuaded by friends, and you say international trade? When negotiating contracts, will you always be led by the nose?"

"Also, since you know this car isn’t stable, why would you be swayed by a friend’s words when you need a stable image?"

"With a budget of 20,000, and this car being 8,000, do you think you’re getting a bargain?"

Every word made Xiao Wan’s face go from red to pale.

Chu River chuckled, "Young lady, the future is made up of details, and if you want a good start to your career, at the very least, use your professional judgment to think."

Following Qin Manman, perhaps she’d never know what "confidence" is.

And at this moment, Qin Manman stepped forward, blocking half of Xiao Wan:

"Why are you telling Xiao Wan all this? If you don’t want to give us the car, fine, but why say these things to upset her!"

"Do you think you’re so amazing? What right do you have to point fingers here, don’t you know how hard it is for Xiao Wan to build self-confidence with her low self-esteem?"

"Do you know how much effort it takes for her to stick to herself? Xiao Wan clearly likes this car, why are you stopping her from expressing herself!"

Chu River looked at her lightly:

"I don’t know if your Xiao Wan has low self-esteem, but I can see you’re a bit overconfident."

"Your friend is buying the car, yet you refute every opinion she has. Are you paying for the car? If you’re paying, I have no objection."

"It’s only 8,000 bucks!"

Qin Manman glared at her, "Who can’t afford it? I’ll pay, I’ll pay!"

Xiao Wan pulled her arm, "Manman, I have the money. I also don’t want this car, I like the black one we saw earlier..."

Chu River’s grin widened.

The betrayal from a friend seemed to make Qin Manman feel utterly embarrassed, and at that moment, she shook her hand off.

"That car’s outdated and ugly; it’s not suitable for a girl. Why won’t you listen to advice?"

"And if you like it, why didn’t you just say so?"

Qin Manman stepped back, "Fine. Buy it if you want. I’ve wasted my day."

Then, she turned and left.

"Manman..."

...

Watching the sisters quarrel, Chu River twirled the keychain, feeling relaxed and refreshed.

No reason, just seeing this person reminded her of that novel, making her uncomfortable.

If Chu Fa Da was uncomfortable, no one else could feel good.

This pair of best friends from the book, now it seems, aren’t quite like that.

So, a book could serve as a reference, but it’s not necessarily... is it?

Chu River recalled the novel’s content, feeling extremely satisfied.

...

Meanwhile, in Yunxiao Building, Zhu Lie had just come out of the conference room when he saw the secretary approaching—

"Mr. Zhu, there’s news from Tianfeng, saying they want to pause the project."

Zhu Lie frowned, "Pause what project? Who delivered the message?"

The secretary hesitated for a moment, "It’s the chief engineer... He wants to pause all projects."