Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Test Drive
As the banquet was nearing its end, Stefano walked up to Gu Bai.
"Mr. Gu, are you planning to see your beloved car now, or would you like to wait until tomorrow?"
It was already after 8 PM, which prompted Stefano’s question.
"Let’s go see it now; after all, it’s the so-called ’Poison’ that’s reputedly more precious than the three supercars."
If Gu Bai said it was better than the three supercars, it would be pure flattery, but speaking of preciousness, it indeed ranks a notch higher than the three supercars.
Globally, there are only 499 units of LaFerrari.
The Porsche 918 is said to have only 918 units produced.
As for the McLaren P1, it’s publicly stated that only 375 units were produced, but currently, that number hasn’t been reached, and they’re still being produced and sold; if Gu Bai wanted one, he could simply custom order it from the McLaren company.
So when Gu Bai says the ’Poison’ is more precious than these cars, he’s not speaking without reason. After all, rarity makes something valuable.
"If that’s the case, my work is just wrapped up, so I can take Mr. Gu to see your beloved car."
"It would be my honor to be personally guided by Mr. Stefano."
Gu Bai gave him a calm smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, Vasek, a shareholder from Albertson Company who had been standing by, couldn’t help but ask, "Gu, may I tag along to see this car of my dreams?"
It seems Vasek really loves this Poison, as his tone inevitably carried a hint of pleading.
Although Gu Bai hadn’t paid yet, no one present thought he couldn’t afford to pay or was bidding maliciously.
So, as the successful bidder, the Poison was already Gu Bai’s from this moment on, and if one wanted to see the car, they naturally needed the owner’s permission—it was simply a matter of courtesy.
"Of course, feel free to let me show off this car to you."
Gu Bai jokingly said to the old man Vasek.
Gu Bai’s joke didn’t make the old man Vasek angry; instead, it made him like this humorous young man from the East even more. He had lost the auction himself, and there was no reason to hold any grudge against Gu Bai. Having lived most of his life, he was more open-minded than younger people.
Hearing the conversation between the two, Stefano couldn’t resist making a suggestion.
"Mr. Gu, why not let the interested members all come to see the car? After all, everyone here is undoubtedly very fond of this bull."
Gu Bai glanced at the various groups chatting around and casually shrugged, "As long as someone is interested, I don’t mind."
Upon hearing Gu Bai’s agreement, Stefano thanked him.
If Gu Bai had really refused, it would also be understandable, as many people dislike such trouble and gain no benefit from letting others see their car.
Stefano raised his voice and said to the crowd, "Hey, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Gu invites us to explore this ’Poison.’ Is anyone interested?"
As soon as he said that, a fair number of people were tempted.
Eventually, about 20 or so bidders, with half deciding to follow Gu Bai to see the car.
As for the other half, some weren’t fond of the crowd, which isn’t unusual.
After over ten minutes, led by Stefano, the group arrived at the test track beside the factory, and the Poison had been carefully brought over by staff.
When everyone came to this bull, someone couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
"It’s so cool, being able to stand right in front of it and feel its unique charm beats videos!"
Vasek gently touched the car body and said.
"I’m sure everyone here is familiar with our Lamborghini tradition. For each series of supercars we produce, we give them unique names. For example, the name ’Aventador’ comes from a bull, one of the most fierce fighting bulls in Spain.
Similarly, the Poison is no exception. Its name derives from the mightiest, most spirited bull, one of the fastest in bullfighting history.
In 1914, its name became widely known because it severely injured the famous bullfighter Jose Sanchez Rodriguez on stage."
Gu Bai, looking at the shiny black body under the light, couldn’t help but feel a bit excited.
"The Poison made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show; now, it’s undoubtedly still a ’young bull’."
As the Lamborghini president, Stefano knew more about this car than anyone present, and he naturally took on the role of an introducer to Gu Bai.
"Everyone can instantly recognize the Poison unmistakably as a Lamborghini because it adheres to the consistent design philosophy of all supercars from Sant’Agata Bolognese.
This includes extreme proportions, the powerful arrow-shaped front end, and the interaction between sharp lines and precise surfaces!
Our Lamborghini features Y-shaped headlights, a perfect rear wing, and scissor doors. The Poison’s fenders are inspired by racing car designs and optimized for aerodynamics, enabling Mr. Gu to race on the track without hindrance!
Carbon fiber, lightweight design is the only conspicuous thing about the Poison. It is notably lightweight, weighing in at only 1450 kg on the scale, even 125 kg lighter than the already slim Aventador, which will enhance its speed significantly.
The 6.5-liter 12-cylinder engine is an exciting combination of high RPM passion and impressive pulling force. Its output is increased to 552 kW/750 horsepower. I can responsibly tell Mr. Gu that its performance won’t fall short compared to the current track-focused sports cars!"
Listening to him go blah, blah, blah, Gu Bai didn’t catch much at all, turning his head to ask, "Can I give it a try?"
"Of course! You’re its owner now."
As soon as Stefano finished speaking, Qin Fen couldn’t help but say, "Gu Bai, hurry up, let me have a try after you!"
As a supercar enthusiast, Qin Fen naturally wanted to experience the feel of one of the world’s top supercars.
Receiving the car keys from the staff, Gu Bai pressed it immediately, and the sleek, cool scissor doors rose up, with the interior lights shining out.
"Want to experience the passenger seat?"
Gu Bai asked Dasha Talan beside him with a slight smile.
"Can I?"
Dasha Talan pointed to herself, a bit surprised.
"Why not?"
Saying this, he directly got into the car with Dasha Talan under everyone’s gaze.
In strict terms, a supercar without a top beauty in the passenger seat is not a qualified supercar.
The first time he drove a supercar was taught by Li Zhun, and now, having driven the Night Shadow and the Porsche 918, Gu Bai was completely at ease with handling supercars.
"Fasten your seat belt, you’re about to see my wild side."
With that, Poison started, and Gu Bai floored the accelerator. The violent roaring sound made the onlookers’ hearts race uncontrollably. They were all true supercar lovers, and for those passionate about supercars, apart from a fixation on the cool appearance, it was this moment of enjoyment. It’s just a pity that they weren’t the ones in the driver’s seat.
Some already regretted not continuing to bid.
The Lamborghini test track is very spacious, more than enough for Gu Bai to indulge. At this moment, Poison’s speed had exceeded 200 km/h, and Gu Bai didn’t dare to go any faster. Although this was far from the car’s top speed, he wasn’t a professional racer. If it got any faster, he wouldn’t be able to control it. Even the current speed was a choice born out of Gu Bai’s thrill-seeking.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Dasha Talan enjoyed the thrill brought by the high speed, but couldn’t help stealing glances at Gu Bai’s profile.
She couldn’t quite figure out this guy, who was only two years older than herself.
Over the past two days spent together, she found that Gu Bai was obviously very wealthy, yet treated everyone with politeness, including the hotel’s staff. This was completely different from the capital tycoons in her hometown, who, despite their gentlemanly facade, couldn’t hide their disdain for ordinary people. This must be the difference between wealthy people in capitalist countries and those in the Hua Country.
He was generous, spending 35,000 US Dollars on a meal.
But in certain situations, he wouldn’t do anything that would harm his own interests, even though that money was nothing to him.
He had all the traits of being both greedy and lecherous, yet he didn’t evoke any distaste.
This must be what it means to be close to billions of people.
As she thought about it, her affection for Gu Bai continued to rise.
But now, Gu Bai didn’t have time to check her attributes, focusing intently on driving the supercar, feeling the adrenaline rush.
After ten minutes, and having circled the track countless times, Gu Bai finally stopped.
Getting out of the car, he couldn’t help but feel a slight weakness in his legs from the weightlessness.
Seeing Gu Bai get out, Qin Fen, who was talking with Principal Wang, immediately halted the conversation and eagerly came to Gu Bai’s side.
Gu Bai understood what he wanted and directly tossed the key into his hand.
"Be gentle with my baby."
"Got it."
With that, he couldn’t wait to hop in.
"Mr. Gu, how was the driving experience?"
Stefano asked with a smile.
"Amazing, this is my best driving experience so far."
Gu Bai didn’t spare any praise.
Being able to satisfy the customer, Stefano’s expression looked genuinely pleased.
"Gu, I’m starting to regret giving up the bid, I feel it deserves a higher price!"
Old man Vasek stood beside, looking regretful.
"Then we can only hope Lamborghini produces another ’Poison’ so you can have it too."
Stefano spread his hands, indicating he couldn’t do anything about it.
Suddenly thinking of something, Vasek’s wrinkled face revealed a sincere expression, "Gu, promise me, if you ever get tired of it, contact me first. I will buy it at market price, or even higher!"
Gu Bai, with his arm around Dasha Talan, nodded gently.
"If that day ever comes, I’ll definitely contact you."
But that day likely will never come, because with his system, he will only acquire more and more supercars—there’s no way he would ever need to sell them off to make money.