"Who I choose to cooperate with is my own prerogative. The fact that you're so enraged because I'm not cooperating with you proves my decision is the right one."
Feng Shengnan, who had been neglected, wasn't interested in their conversation. "Manager Xu, give me a straight answer. Are you selling me the car or not?"
Xu Qiang didn't answer him, but turned to Liu Yifeng. His attitude shifted from respectful to distant and cold. "Mr. Liu, just as you said, you have the right to decide who you cooperate with.
So, let me be clear. As the manager of this 4S store, I also have the right to sell this car to you.
I regret to inform you that this car is not meant for you. If you don't mind, you can look at other cars. I'll still give you a discount!"
While his words seemed innocuous, they were laced with an insult.
Liu Yifeng knew he was doing this to help Zheng Wucheng vent his frustration.
Zheng Wucheng was moved by his brother's loyalty and gave him a thumbs-up. He thought Xu Qiang handled the situation perfectly.
It was also a good opportunity to let Liu Yifeng experience the taste of rejection.
Feng Shengnan was even happier upon hearing this. He smugly whistled at Liu Yifeng. "Got that? Even though you spotted this car first, Manager Xu isn't selling it to you. Don't embarrass yourself further. If I were you, I'd leave immediately and spare myself the mockery!"
Instead of getting angry, Liu Yifeng smiled. "Very well. I've certainly seen your 4S store's customer service. Is this how you treat your customers?
In that case, there's no need for me to stay!"
With that, he walked towards the exit.
Feng Shengnan's gloating voice could still be heard from behind him. "That's right, get lost! You dare to compete with me for a car? Don't you know your own limitations!"
"I apologize for the delay caused by him. I'll process the purchase paperwork for you now." Xu Qiang's voice rang out.
However, Liu Yifeng wasn't angry. He could buy a car anywhere with his money.
If they refused to sell him a car, it was their loss!
Zheng Wucheng felt an immense sense of satisfaction watching the dejected man leave.
What was he trying to be so arrogant for? He couldn't even buy the car he wanted, even with his money. Did he really think he was special just because he had a little wealth?
He had refused to cooperate with Liu Yifeng several times, thinking he was so great. But in the end, he ended up walking the same path.
"I'll treat you to a good meal outside at noon!" he said, patting Xu Qiang's shoulder with a smile. At that moment, he felt his dignity as a man restored.
Xu Qiang smiled. "Sure thing, we're brothers!"
He didn't regret losing Liu Yifeng as a customer at all.
Originally, he and Young Master Feng had their eyes on the same car, but one car couldn't be sold to two people.
No matter who he sold it to, he would offend one party. Moreover, he had always leaned towards Young Master Feng, as he was an old customer.
Not to mention, Liu Yifeng had an unpleasant history with Wucheng. By doing this, he not only kept Young Master Feng happy but also did his childhood friend a favor. It was a win-win situation!
However, their joy was short-lived. Just as Xu Qiang was helping Feng Shengnan fill out the purchase form.
Liu Yifeng had just stepped out of the 4S store and was about to get into his car to find another dealership when a familiar voice called out to him, "Mr. Liu..."
Liu Yifeng turned around and saw Zhao Shubo, accompanied by a young, beautiful, and intelligent-looking woman.
He closed his car door and walked over, greeting him with a smile, "Mr. Zhao, what a coincidence meeting you here. Who is this?"
Zhao Shubo immediately introduced her, "This is my new girlfriend, Gao Shanshan!"
Then, he introduced Liu Yifeng to Gao Shanshan. "Shanshan, this is Mr. Liu Yifeng. He helped me out of a big predicament once."
He omitted the details about curing the love蛊 (gu), as it wasn't something he could easily explain, and it was too unbelievable, especially since the one who cured it was a three-year-old boy.
He, his father, and his sister had all agreed that it was best not to publicize the matter, as it wouldn't be good for Tongtong.
Liu Yifeng knew he was referring to Tongtong helping him with the love蛊, but since he didn't mention Tongtong, it was for Tongtong's own good. So, he didn't expose him.
Gao Shanshan smiled after hearing the introduction and extended her hand. "Hello, Mr. Liu. I don't know what great favor you did for Shubo, but I'm very grateful. I hope to have the chance to treat you to a meal."
"Hello, Miss Gao. It wasn't a big favor. Mr. Zhao is too kind to always bring it up." With that, he quickly released her hand.
"By the way, Mr. Liu, why are you here?" Zhao Shubo asked curiously.
Liu Yifeng glanced at the 4S store behind him and said, "I'm here to buy a car."
Zhao Shubo, still unaware of what had happened, looked puzzled. "You're here to buy a car, but I don't see your new car. Are the cars here not to your liking? Or are they too expensive?
I know the owner of this store. He's my college classmate. I came here specifically to buy a car from him today. Let's go in together!"
"Perhaps not. I had just picked out a car and was about to test drive it when another customer expressed interest in buying it. The manager of this store then sold it to that customer.
But there's only one unit of this car in stock. I'll look at other dealerships!" Liu Yifeng shook his head.
Upon hearing Liu Yifeng's words, Zhao Shubo's face fell. "How can Lu Zijing manage his employees like this? How can such a thing happen? If I hadn't known, it would be one thing, but now that I do, I have to intervene.
Mr. Liu, come in with me. I'll resolve this for you."
"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Zhao, but I don't think it's necessary. Please don't let this matter affect your relationship with your classmate." Liu Yifeng didn't want to trouble Zhao Shubo.
Zhao Shubo, however, didn't give him a chance to refuse. He grabbed his arm and pulled him into the store.
"In business, there's the principle of first come, first served. It's a matter of integrity. Lu Zijing is neglecting his management duties, which is why his employees aren't selling cars according to regulations.
This is a good opportunity for me to give him a warning. Otherwise, if this continues, his employees will offend all of his customers."
This was also Zhao Shubo's first time visiting Lu Zijing's store. Usually, when they gathered, they would go directly to places for dining and drinking.
He hadn't expected to have such a bad first impression of the store today.
Thus, Liu Yifeng was forcibly dragged into the store by Zhao Shubo.
As soon as they entered, Zhao Shubo's voice, tinged with displeasure, rang out. "Where is Lu Zijing? Get him over here!"
His voice was loud, immediately drawing the attention of all the staff in the store.
Xu Qiang was waiting for Young Master Feng to fill out the purchase documents. Seeing someone directly calling out the boss's name, he walked out of the room displeasantly and into the lobby.
He saw the Liu Yifeng who had just left, entering the store with a man and a woman. He realized this bespectacled man was the one calling out his boss's name.
He assumed Liu Yifeng had brought troublemakers and walked over unhappily. "Do you need something from my boss?"
Zhao Shubo looked at the person whose name tag read "Manager Xu" and, with a stern face, said, "You're the one who sold the car without adhering to the first-come, first-served principle and refused to sell the car to Mr. Liu?"
Xu Qiang smiled indifferently. "I am the general manager of this store. It's my prerogative to sell the car to whomever I please.
What, he's not satisfied and called you here?
Let me tell you, it's useless no matter who comes. I'm already filling out the purchase contract with that customer. Once the payment is settled, the car will be his.
If you're not satisfied and think I'm being unfair, you can call the police. But I doubt they'll get involved in this matter!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Wucheng couldn't help but chuckle. "Xu Qiang, your mouth is too sharp. If they call the police over this, I'm afraid even the police would be too lazy to bother, right?"