28. Mr. Tang's friend?

The two continued to browse for a while, going through several desired motorcycle models in the dealership.

Qiuqiu asked, "How about the Suzuki GSX250R? The on-road price is just over 30,000 yuan, and the Poseidon Blue color scheme is quite suitable for young people. It's a bit hefty in terms of power, but everything else is fine."

Wang Yunfeng hesitated and said, "A Suzuki for over 30,000 yuan might be a bit hard to justify. Actually, the Kawasaki Ninja 400 you're considering is quite suitable, but the price is a bit beyond the budget."

"Ninja 400 is undoubtedly better, but the base price is 50,000 yuan, and you need to pre-order one or two months in advance. Immediate availability comes with a markup, plus the purchase tax and insurance, making the final on-road price close to 60,000 yuan."

After some contemplation, Wang Yunfeng, aware that this was not a small amount of money, made up his mind. According to his parents, the gift for his cousin was a token of gratitude to his uncle's family. Securing the internship position at Tianhai Realty headquarters, thanks to his uncle's help in networking, was no small feat. The internship opportunity at Tianhai Realty, one of the leading local real estate companies in Yancheng, was highly coveted. As a gesture of appreciation, his parents allocated a budget of 50,000 yuan for the gift.

He decided that gifting the Ninja 400 would undoubtedly satisfy his cousin. With determination, he said, "Alright, let's go with that one!"

"Buy it at Hengda Motors, it's the largest dealership in Yancheng, and the online reviews vouch for its reliability. I'll talk to the salesperson about the price, and if they can't offer a discount, we can at least ask for more complimentary items."

"Yeah, I can promote them on Douyin (TikTok). I have almost 300,000 followers now, and I could probably get some additional discounts," Qiuqiu confidently mentioned, leveraging her considerable fanbase.

Meanwhile, Tang Song sat quietly in the showroom's resting area, keeping a watchful eye on every move Qiuqiu made. The cold and aloof lady in his presence seemed to transform into a gentle and amiable person when interacting with Wang Yunfeng, making him feel somewhat uneasy.

If feelings could materialize, Qiuqiu's fondness for him was probably less than 10, considering her knowledge of his name—a mere acquaintance. In contrast, Wang Yunfeng's fondness was undoubtedly 80 or more.

Oh well, do what you can and leave the rest to fate. He still had 200,000 virtual coins to spend. While it might not be noteworthy among major influencers, for a small-scale influencer like Qiuqiu, it was enough to secure collaboration and expedite the initial exposure of his personal account.

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"Sir, this model is one of our best sellers. The green color you want is not in stock at our store and needs to be sourced from other branches, so there's an additional charge of two thousand yuan. The 58,500 yuan includes insurance, purchase tax, and registration fee. If you handle the registration yourself, it can be 500 yuan cheaper, but it takes more time. Ordering now also gets you our store's complimentary exquisite keychain and two barrels of fully synthetic engine oil. This price is already quite low, and we can't offer more discounts."

The salesgirl explained with a hint of difficulty, tapping numbers on her calculator.

Wang Yunfeng stood silently, scrutinizing the price quote. Lips pressed together, his gaze composed, he exuded a vibe of a cool and handsome guy.

The salesgirl, seemingly impervious to charms, maintained a polite smile throughout the interaction. She looked sincerely at him.

Qiuqiu took out her phone, opened her Douyin account, and said, "I'm a motorcycle influencer on Douyin, with almost 300,000 followers. I can promote your store in my videos. Can you give us a better discount?"

The salesgirl looked apologetic and replied, "I need to consult with our manager about this. However, it might be challenging. Our parent company has marketing contracts with several large MCN agencies, and every month, there are popular influencers coming for store exploration and live sales."

Tang Song, unable to resist, spoke up, "Qiuqiu, should I help you negotiate the price?"

Surprised, Qiuqiu turned to Tang Song and said, "Tang Song, you're still here? No need, really. Thank you for your kindness."

Wang Yunfeng cast a disdainful glance at Tang Song. This guy really had a sweet tongue.

The salesgirl, now noticing that these two were friends with Mr. Tang, wore a somewhat anxious expression. She hurriedly came out from behind the counter, bowing apologetically. "I'm sorry, I apologize for any negligence in my work."

"Tang sir, please don't misunderstand. The price I quoted earlier is the best we can offer. We certainly didn't intend to make things difficult for your friend."

Tang Song glanced at the name on her badge, smiling, "Little Zhang, there's no need to apologize. This beautiful lady is my good friend. Can you see if you can give a bit more discount? If you have difficulty, I can make a call to Mr. Li?"

Zhang Xiaoqin hesitated, realizing the unexpected connection between these two and Tang Song. Her face showed a hint of fear. "No need, no need. I dare not trouble Mr. Li! Mr. Tang, please wait a moment. I'll go explain the situation to our manager, and I'll ensure the price satisfies you."

After saying that, Zhang Xiaoqin rushed to the second-floor office area.

"Tang Song, were you...serious about what you said before?"

Qiuqiu looked at Tang Song in disbelief, clearly not understanding how this delivery guy could know the general manager of a car dealership.

Her slightly agape mouth revealed clean and tidy teeth. Her soft and supple lips, resembling jelly, emitted a charming luster. Tang Song couldn't help but wonder what they tasted like—sweet or not.

Wang Yunfeng's eyebrows twitched, and a hint of awkwardness flashed across his face. He asked in a somewhat mocking tone, "Aren't you a delivery rider? Why are you also selling cars part-time?"

There was a touch of sarcasm in his words, emphasizing Tang Song's identity as a delivery rider.

Tang Song casually smiled, explaining, "I had nothing to do a few days ago, so I worked part-time as a delivery rider for a couple of days, just to stretch my muscles. More of a physical exercise, really."

"Qiuqiu, here's the deal. Let me negotiate a satisfactory price for you, and in return, you give me the opportunity to promote the dealership, and we can shoot another short video together."

Qiuqiu was tempted, eager to agree immediately. However, she glanced at Wang Yunfeng, seeking his opinion first.

"Yunfeng, the salesperson seemed to imply just now that there's room for a significant discount. Since Tang Song has this connection, it might be a good idea to take advantage of it. What do you think?"

Upon hearing Qiuqiu's persuasion, Wang Yunfeng felt a surge of unease. He was concerned that Qiuqiu might get too close to the other person because of Tang Song's influence.

Struggling to maintain his warm smile, Wang Yunfeng spoke in a gentle tone, "No need, I'll reconsider which model to buy. It's not necessary to purchase from Hengda Motors."

"Besides, even if we know someone in the management, it might only result in a difference of one or two thousand yuan. I'm not particularly concerned about that amount of money. Moreover... I don't want to see him getting close to you, let alone have you accompany him in making videos."

Wang Yunfeng's last two sentences were quite explicit, carrying a hint of ambiguous feelings.

Upon hearing such straightforward words, Qiuqiu blushed, feeling delighted inside.

My crush is actually jealous because of me!

At this moment, hurried footsteps approached from behind, followed by a voice with panting.

"Mr. Tang! I apologize for keeping you waiting. I've brought the complimentary items. There are quite a few things. Would you like to take them now, or should I deliver them to you tomorrow morning?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yunfeng's heart suddenly skipped a beat, having a bad premonition. This guy might be showing off again.