Chapter 1087: Happiness Doubled

Who among normal people could ever guess at these convoluted thoughts?

Song Tan didn't notice a thing.

It was just that this vehicle had a slightly higher chassis and a large interior, making it truly superior for hauling goods and carrying people. She nodded:

"192,000. If that works, I'll pay in full."

This precise quote had been provided by one of Lu Chuan's readers who ran a 4S dealership. One couldn't say there was zero profit, but the price was certainly decent. Song Tan couldn't be bothered to haggle and went straight to the point.

The salesperson said "Ah" twice, looked at her, then at Song Sancheng. The smile at the corner of his mouth rose and fell before he managed to squeeze out a look of difficulty:

"This price really won't work..."

However, Song Tan truly didn't care about such things. She said "Mm" and turned to leave. Seeing Song Sancheng in the car hurriedly push open the door, the salesperson quickly said:

"Sister! Sister! Let's not be in such a rush! I'll go apply for a suitable one with my manager..."

He still had some pestering tactics he intended to use, but he saw Lu Chuan standing to the side say: "No need. If the budget goes up to 190,000, there are even more models to choose from."

He raised his wrist to check his watch: "It's not even 3 o'clock yet; we can still visit a few more places."

After saying this, he even gave the salesperson a polite, slight smile: "Sorry to trouble you. We'll come back if we have the chance."

Good heavens!

It would have been fine if he hadn't said that, but once he did, the salesperson's heart was gripped tight!

Customers who say they'll come back if they have the chance are few and far between!

He hurriedly ushered everyone to have tea, then shouted at Song Sancheng once more: "Uncle! We've been chatting for so long, trust me just this once! I'll go apply with my manager; I'll definitely have you driving a new car home today!"

He had figured it out: of this whole family, only Song Sancheng truly wanted to buy a car!

At 3:30, Lu Chuan checked the time: "Uncle, will you be nervous driving the new car back alone? Would you like me to sit in the passenger seat?"

To be honest, Song Sancheng was a bit unsure of himself.

But... this was a new car!

With the children around, he hadn't even felt comfortable posting the video of the 4S dealership staff putting a big red flower on him for photos to his social media!

At this moment, he simply waved his hand: "No rush, no rush... How about this, aren't there still procedures for getting the license plates tomorrow? I'll listen to them explain it to me again."

"You all go back to the city to pick them up, and we'll meet at the intersection where we head home, alright?"

This suggestion actually put Song Tan at ease, because the road from the new district 4S dealership to the suburban intersection where they headed home was unobstructed and had little traffic.

And her father's driving skills, now that he could smoothly run a pickup truck up and down the mountain, were just about enough!

Not to mention anything else, just with this newly acquired car, he would be itching to wipe away even a speck of mud with his sleeves; how could he not be cautious and careful while driving?

"Alright then!" Song Tan simply transferred him another 5,000: "Dad, drive carefully."

Song Sancheng was beaming. He clicked on the video to watch it again, and at this moment, he waved his hand impatiently: "Don't worry! It's almost 4 o'clock; if we don't go back now, Qiaoqiao will be getting anxious."

Song Tan:...

Fine, fine, fine. The daughter's task of swiping her card is complete, so she shouldn't stay here, right?

She sat in the passenger seat and waited until the car had driven far away before turning her head to look—

She saw Song Sancheng leaning against the new car, striking poses non-stop, while the salesperson was dutifully holding up a phone...

Don't say it, he really was quite happy!

While they were happy over there, as for Wu Lan and Lu Jing, one could only call that super-doubled.

The price of gold had been ridiculously high recently, and with the addition of the craftsmanship fees, it was enough to give Wu Lan, who hadn't bought gold in decades, a bit of a shock.

In an instant, the big gold bracelets filling the counter didn't seem so appealing anymore.

"Maybe we should forget it..."

She hesitated: "I'll wait until the price drops before I come to buy."

"Oh my goodness!" Lu Jing pushed her: "Sister-in-law, look at how you're dressed today, how stylish! Is that outfit really worth that much money? Not necessarily!"

"People, you work hard your whole life, and it's not like you only have this money by tightening your belt, so why worry so much?"

She pointed at the counter: "Go ahead and pick; I'll see if I can get a discount on the craftsmanship fee later."

She was very good at persuading others, and furthermore, she was wearing jewelry herself, looking beautiful and fashionable, which was truly very persuasive.

Wu Lan was instantly tempted: "Then... shall I start picking?"

"Pick away!" Lu Jing pointed at the posters hanging down in the mall: "It's their mall anniversary, the craftsmanship fees are discounted, it's not bad..."

Of course, gold jewelry inevitably has a bit of a premium. But then again, gold bars are reasonably priced, but you can't hang them around your neck wherever you go!

Thinking of this, Wu Lan completely opened her heart:

"I want to pick a gold bracelet, and then get a necklace. While I'm at it, I'll pick a gold ring for Tan Tan's grandmother and maternal grandmother..."

"That's only right, that's only right!" Lu Jing smiled: "I guessed it long ago. Tan Tan and Qiaoqiao are both so sensible and filial, they must have been influenced by their upbringing at home... Come, how about looking at this one?"

Ah, this is the future in-law; she must chat well!

Although she grew up in the countryside, Wu Lan wasn't without aesthetic sense. For example, the gold bracelet she picked for herself was quite good-looking and didn't appear tacky.

However, when buying gold rings for the two old ladies, she picked ones that were wide and heavy, but without any complicated patterns, and the surfaces were very smooth.

Lu Jing was a bit curious: "These two big lotus and peony flowers are quite pretty, why not buy these kinds for them?"

"Those aren't practical." Wu Lan knew them very well: "Neither of them can stay idle; they have to do chores every day. Wearing a big flower on top like that, it's easy to get it snagged while working."

Buying these kinds that are convenient to wear (and show off) in daily life, that's what's truly in the old ladies' hearts!

Lu Jing nodded, thinking to herself that she would observe tomorrow too; if you want to eat well, you can't be idle!

Just as she was pondering, she suddenly heard a child saying hesitantly:

"Third Grandmother, where is Brother Qiaoqiao?"

Wu Lan turned her head to look and saw a little girl wearing a beautiful Tang suit looking at her hesitantly, finally turning her head to look at the woman beside her:

"Mom, is this Third Grandmother? She seems different."

The one speaking was none other than Song Dafang's granddaughter, Song Ziyi!

No matter how much Wu Lan disliked this family, she wouldn't put on a sour face for a child. At this moment, she smiled:

"Ziyi has such a good memory; it's been a year and you still remember Third Grandmother! Your Uncle Qiaoqiao is upstairs watching a movie."

"Oh." Ziyi didn't have the patience to chat more with adults. At this moment, she pointed at the children's play area in the center of the mall:

"Mom, I want to go play that..."

She turned her head and dragged Sun Yanyan, who was full of gossip, over there.

And left by the counter, there was only Mao Li, whose eyes were fixed straight on Wu Lan's hands.

She heard her snort sourly: "With a bit of money, she doesn't even know her own name anymore. Wearing so much gold on one hand, isn't she afraid of it being heavy!"

Wu Lan took a close look: Yo! Isn't that right! Two big gold bracelets she was trying on, plus three big gold rings she was trying on; they were so dazzling under the mall lights! ===== CHAPTER 1088 =====