Early the next morning, Gu Bai dressed up slightly and took a cab directly to the Lamborghini Shanghai Center.
Unlike traditional 4S dealerships, the Lamborghini Shanghai Center is a series of Western-style buildings, with rows of transparent glass walls, each topped with the logo of a raging bull.
August is not the peak season for buying cars, and brands like Lamborghini, which are top-tier, can't be compared to regular car ranges. There weren't many people in the entire store, just a few customers looking at cars.
"Hello, sir, welcome to Lamborghini. Do you have a reservation?"
"Yes, I do."
"May I know your name, sir, so I can check the reservation record for you?"
"Just call me Gu."
As soon as he stepped in, a hostess came over to attend to Gu Bai.
The hostess checked the reservation record and respectfully said to Gu Bai again, "Mr. Gu, please have a seat for a moment. Your dedicated sales consultant will be with you shortly."
Gu Bai nodded casually.
Not to mention whether this top-tier brand's products are good or bad, just the service attitude already makes one feel mentally and physically pleased. Whether you buy or not, as long as you step in, you're our god.
After a while, a woman in her twenties wearing a blazer came over. Seeing Gu Bai drinking water, she politely nodded and sat down next to him without speaking.
Only after Gu Bai put the cup down did she stand up and say to him, "Hello, Mr. Gu. I'm the car consultant you scheduled for yesterday. My name is Zhang Yumeng, but you can call me Xiaozhang."
Gu Bai nodded again.
"Does Miss Zhang have time now to show me the cars?"
"Of course, this way please, Mr. Gu."
After saying this, she turned slightly, with her right hand slightly bent at the waist, gesturing courteously.
Zhang Yumeng chatted with Gu Bai while leading the way.
"Mr. Gu, have you previously looked into our Lamborghini?"
Gu Bai's gaze swept over the cool car models around them and he said casually, "I know what most people know, and I don't know what most people don't. I haven't particularly looked into it."
Combining his two lifetimes, Gu Bai is only just over 20 years old. Although he can't be considered a slacker, he can only be classified as an ordinary person. Top luxury car brands like Lamborghini are ones he's occasionally learned a bit about online. It's the first time he's had the confidence to step into such a physical store in both his lifetimes.
Hearing Gu Bai's words, Zhang Yumeng smiled wryly.
"Mr. Gu speaks quite freely."
Gu Bai chuckled lightly but didn't respond.
He had wondered how he would present himself the first time he came to such a store. Would he be particularly reserved?
But after actually coming, Gu Bai found that none of his prior worries happened. Firstly, his mindset showed no change at all; it felt about the same as going to a convenience store to buy toilet paper.
It's probably in line with the saying, "When you have plenty of grain, you have peace of mind," right?
After all, there's enough money in the account, there's no need to show any sheepishness.
Arriving near a few dense stalls, Zhang Yumeng smiled and said, "I wonder what kind of model Mr. Gu is interested in? Our Lamborghini Shanghai Center is arguably the most comprehensive 4S store in Shanghai."
"Sports cars—other models we can discuss later."
"You've made a choice similar to that of most young people."
Gu Bai remained noncommittal; after all, what young person doesn't have a dream of a supercar?
Zhang Yumeng led Gu Bai to one of the stalls and began to introduce, "The model you're looking at is called the Huracan, which is the successor to the Gallardo. I believe you're familiar with the Gallardo, often referred to as the 'Baby Lambo.'"
Gu Bai nodded, indicating for her to continue.
"As an upgrade to the Gallardo, the Huracan's performance is undoubtedly more than a notch better; it's at least ten times smarter than the Gallardo.
Firstly, in terms of appearance, the Huracan is closer to the Aventador. It keeps Lamborghini's typical sharply defined features, with smooth muscle curves visible from any angle.
In terms of power, the Huracan is equipped with a 5.2-liter V10 engine. Its maximum output is 610 horsepower and peak torque is 540 Nm. In terms of performance, it completely surpasses the existing Gallardo. For transmission, it matches a dual-clutch gearbox, and it takes only 3.2 seconds to go from 0 to 100 km/h.
No matter how much more I say, it's not enough to show the car's advantages. Would you like to experience it yourself?"
Gu Bai waved his hand, looking rather uninterested.
"Is Mr. Gu dissatisfied with this car?"
Without hiding his thoughts, Gu Bai nodded and said, "The appearance is fine, but overall it just feels like something's missing. To sum it up in one sentence, the scope feels small; I'm looking for something that appears grander."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yumeng gave Gu Bai a careful look.
Generally, for young customers like Gu Bai, she mainly introduces models like the Gallardo and Huracan, which are priced slightly lower. After all, for someone in their twenties, their economic resources usually come from family allowances, and prices running into millions aren't something typical rich second generations can easily handle.
Seeming to understand Zhang Yumeng's thoughts, Gu Bai calmly said, "You don't need to worry much about value for money. Just introduce me to a model that satisfies me."
"Alright, this way, please."
With that, Gu Bai was led to another display.
"If Mr. Gu's primary concern is the car's presence, then this Aventador will certainly meet your needs. It's also our best-selling model among Lamborghini's mass-produced cars."
This was an orange bull, its body full of muscular lines, looking even more aggressive than the Huracan, instantly catching Gu Bai's eye.
Seeing Gu Bai seemed to be quite interested in the car, Zhang Yumeng immediately began her introduction.
For the next half hour, Zhang Yumeng focused on the car's advantages and introduced them to Gu Bai.
It was only when Zhang Yumeng's mouth was dry that she turned to ask, "I wonder if Mr. Gu is satisfied with this car?"
Gu Bai first nodded, then slowly shook his head.
Zhang Yumeng was a bit puzzled and softly asked, "I wonder if there's anything you're not happy with that you can share with me."
Gu Bai rubbed his nose, "It's not that I'm dissatisfied, it's just that it's not particularly perfect."
"?"
A confused look was directed at Gu Bai.
Gu Bai first glanced at the car, then looked directly at Zhang Yumeng.
"Let me put it this way, this is my first car in life. I don't expect that there won't be this model on the market at all, but I also don't want it to be a model that's everywhere."
Zhang Yumeng was momentarily stunned, then brushed her hair away from her ear and smiled, "If you're worried about running into the same car as others, I think there's no need. After all, Lamborghini is a top global car brand, and in the domestic market, it's definitely considered a luxury item. Even though the Aventador is Lamborghini's best-selling model in the country, that's only relative. How many supercars can you see on the road at a glance?"
Gu Bai chuckled lightly and shook his head.
"I think you misunderstood my point. What I mean is, I need something that can be recognized at a glance as my own."
"According to Mr. Gu's meaning, then only limited edition supercars can meet these demands. But generally, these models are rarely actively for sale. As soon as they leave the factory, they're usually pre-ordered, and timing is an issue too. It can take years to get one."
Gu Bai was a bit disappointed, but didn't say much.
"Then let's go with this one. I'll proceed with the payment."
Gu Bai admitted that his demands were indeed a bit high, but that's just human nature. Desires can't be completely fulfilled. When you lack money, having the most ordinary sports car would satisfy you. Once you have money, dissatisfaction arises with it.
Upon hearing Gu Bai's words, Zhang Yumeng's eyes lit up.
"Mr. Gu intends to purchase this Aventador?"
"Do you think I'm teasing you?"
Gu Bai looked at her with a teasing glance.
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that."
Zhang Yumeng quickly explained.
"It's just that I haven't been working here for long, and it's the first time I've met a customer as decisive as you. You know, for cars like these, which are at least millions, customers have many conditions to fulfill. Normally, it'd take a month or two to finalize an agreement quickly. You're the first client I've seen with such ease and readiness."
If you're wondering how to most effectively make someone feel praised, a bit of flattery paired with criticism is the way to go.
Though Gu Bai quite disliked this behavior, since he was the one being flattered, he could forgive these details.
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yumeng hesitated and said, "If Mr. Gu doesn't mind the trouble, we have another option. Though it might not completely satisfy you, it's another good choice."
"?"
Gu Bai looked at her in confusion.
"Here's the thing, we currently have a custom model in the showroom. Though not limited edition, it's definitely one of a kind. Are you interested in taking a look?"
"A custom model?"
"That's right, this car was customized by a client starting a year ago. The client also paid a deposit of up to 6 million, but it seems the client is having financial difficulties and can't pay the remaining balance. So, the car has been temporarily kept in our showroom."
The client is now looking to find a new buyer so that his 6 million deposit can be refunded to him."
Hearing this, Gu Bai became somewhat interested.
"Where's the car?"
"This way, please. Although this car is an Aventador, due to its custom nature, the price will be significantly higher than that of a standard model."
"Let's take a look first."
Before coming, Gu Bai had already done his homework. A regular Aventador goes for around 7 to 10 million. As long as it's not too outrageous, Gu Bai believed he could handle it.
But it still depends on whether he is satisfied with the car; he had no interest in just putting on a show.