Li Cheng walked to the side to make a phone call, while Qin Chuan leisurely sat on the sofa, sipping tea.
Chen Jinyu and Bai Xiaoguang stood respectfully behind him. One was gentle and refined, with the air of an intellectual, like a strategist; the other was untamed, a standard bodyguard and enforcer.
This combination made the car dealership staff dare not approach, only hiding in the distance, whispering amongst themselves.
A few minutes later, Li Cheng appeared, his face full of enthusiastic smiles. "Young Master Chang, our Master Hai will be here in ten minutes. Please wait a moment."
"Of course, no problem, Boss Li. Sit, let's chat."
Li Cheng was eager for this and immediately sat down, diligently pouring tea and offering cigarettes.
Both were experienced figures in their circles and chatted harmoniously.
"Young Master Chang, I heard you say just now that you came here through a friend's introduction. May I ask for this friend's name?"
Qin Chuan, who was drinking tea, paused slightly, a playful smile on his face. "Boss Li, are you suspecting me of something?"
"No! No! How dare I suspect Young Master Chang? I just want to thank my friend. Regardless of whether this deal goes through, I am deeply moved by his thoughtfulness."
Li Cheng spoke, his sparkling eyes fixed on Qin Chuan.
"Pfft!"
Qin Chuan chuckled. "Boss Li, how can such a shrewd person believe such a story?"
"I can tell you that someone did indeed introduce me here, but it's a secret, and I apologize that I cannot answer."
"I believe with Boss Li's intelligence, you should know what I mean."
Qin Chuan's gaze was meaningful.
Li Cheng's expression flickered. He was a typical used car dealer and was well aware of the many tricks in the industry.
Behind some large enterprises or companies, especially those backed by the state, some individuals, for profit, often used pretexts and excuses to exploit the nation's resources.
These official vehicles were a big piece of the pie.
Many scoundrels would sell off perfectly good official cars on the market, then purchase a batch of lower-quality used cars to replace them, pocketing the astonishing price difference.
Don't underestimate this difference; each car could net at least twenty to thirty thousand yuan, and seventy to eighty cars could bring in nearly two million yuan. This was absolutely lucrative.
As for whether they would be discovered, that was not an issue. Those who dared to do it naturally had ways to cover their tracks.
"Young Master Chang is impressive!"
After roughly understanding the hidden deal in Qin Chuan's business, Li Cheng gave him a thumbs-up. Such a deal could not be undertaken without a powerful network of connections, which made him even more curious about the young man's identity.
If he could seize an opportunity here, it would bring him endless benefits in the future...
"Boss Li, is this all the staff you have in your dealership?"
Qin Chuan changed the subject.
"Well... my dealership is just this big. Having too many people would be a waste. Quality is better than quantity, wouldn't you agree?"
"Haha, that's right! We want elite soldiers and strong generals, not those who just fill the ranks."
Qin Chuan chuckled in agreement, while inwardly pondering how to meet the woman named Ma Xiaolian. She was an accountant, unlike the sales staff, and asking about her directly might arouse suspicion.
"Boss, I'm going to the bank!"
Just as Qin Chuan was contemplating how to meet the woman named Ma Xiaolian, a voice came from the second floor.
Qin Chuan turned to see a woman in a work uniform, exuding a seductive allure, standing there.
She appeared to be in her early to mid-twenties, about 1.65 meters tall, with fair skin and fashionable golden-blonde wavy hair. Her figure was hot, making the black work uniform stretch tautly, very eye-catching.
Her eyes flickered with a naturally charming and alluring aura.
The moment this woman appeared, Qin Chuan knew she must be Ma Xiaolian. He had learned her general appearance from his second brother and Hong Jinlong before arriving.
Especially Hong Jinlong, who had described Ma Xiaolian as very seductive and beautiful, a renowned beauty in this used car market.
"Mm-hmm, hurry along then!"
Li Cheng said casually. Ma Xiaolian swayed her hips and descended the stairs alluringly.
As she passed Qin Chuan, she deliberately looked back, her gaze meeting Qin Chuan's intense, possessive stare. Ma Xiaolian smiled seductively, her red lips alluring, and then gracefully departed.
Qin Chuan watched her until she disappeared before turning back.
He found Li Cheng staring at him, his expression unreadable.
Seeing Qin Chuan's lingering gaze, Li Cheng chuckled. "Young Master Chang, you're not perhaps interested in my accountant, are you?"
"What's her name?"
Qin Chuan asked.
"Ma Xiaolian!"
Li Cheng replied.
"She's quite seductive. I like women who are this openly alluring. They're very unrestrained in bed, know many tricks, and are excellent at serving."
Qin Chuan did not hide his true thoughts.
He immediately seemed to realize something and said, "Sorry, I'm blunt by nature and just spoke my mind. If this Ma Xiaolian is Boss Li's lover, then please disregard what I said."
Li Cheng waved his hand. "Accountant Ma is not my lover, but Master Hai's woman. If Young Master Chang truly likes her, then once this deal is concluded, perhaps Master Hai will let you have a wonderful night..."
He couldn't help but let out a lewd chuckle at the end.
Qin Chuan laughed along, and then casually glanced back at Chen Jinyu and Bai Xiaoguang standing behind him.
Chen Jinyu took out his phone and pretended to take a call as he walked away.
"What's so amusing that it makes you both so happy? Tell me, so I can have a laugh too!"
Suddenly, a group of people entered the car dealership from the main entrance, just missing Chen Jinyu.
The leader resembled a moving mountain, with a large belly comparable to a woman nine months pregnant. He was as fat as a pig, weighing at least two hundred and twenty to two hundred and thirty kilograms.
Behind him followed four subordinates with sharp, watchful eyes.
"Master Hai, you're here!"
Li Cheng saw the fat man and quickly stood up, his face beaming with obsequiousness.
Qin Chuan remained seated, quietly sipping his tea.
"This must be Young Master Chang. Hello, I am Hai Kuisheng."
Hai Kuisheng ignored Li Cheng's fawning and went directly to Qin Chuan, extending his palm with a smile like that of the Maitreya Buddha.
Qin Chuan put down his teacup and did not stand. He simply sat and shook Hai Kuisheng's hand. "Hello, Master Hai!"
His arrogant posture agitated Hai Kuisheng's subordinates nearby. However, Hai Kuisheng didn't seem to mind and sat down in front of Qin Chuan.
His massive bulk made the sofa sag and creak.
"Young Master Chang, I've already heard the report from my men. Where is this batch of goods you have? And how shall we cooperate?"
After sitting down, Hai Kuisheng got straight to the point.
Qin Chuan snapped his fingers, and a smile finally appeared on his face. "Master Hai is straightforward. I like dealing with people like you."
"This batch of goods is still with us. I came here today to scout the territory. If this cooperation is successful, there will be even greater riches waiting for us to dig up together in the future."
Hearing Qin Chuan mention greater riches in the future, a glint appeared in Hai Kuisheng's small eyes.