Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence-Chapter 217 - 139: New Intel: The Self-Combusting BMW at the Lot and Ten Million in Losses! (3-in-1 Subscription Request)

Chapter 217: Chapter 139: New Intel: The Self-Combusting BMW at the Lot and Ten Million in Losses! (3-in-1 Subscription Request)

Some are happy, some are sad.

When Jiang Tao and Xu Li got 4.48 million, someone else lost 4.48 million.

Inside the General Manager’s office at the Chaoyang Huirong Mercedes-Benz 4S Center.

Sales manager Chen Xin was being scolded fiercely by General Manager Chen Peng.

"This is what you called foolproof!"

"4.48 million! A month and a half’s profit is all gone!"

"Didn’t you already delete the records? Why do others still have it!"

"How could I let an idiot like you be a manager! I must have been blind!"

Chen Peng was angrily shaking the agreement of understanding issued by Wanxianghui, his face looked even worse than losing a family member.

"Sorry, brother... sorry, sorry."

While Chen Xin kept apologizing, he was secretly muttering in his heart.

Wasn’t this plan approved by you from the beginning...

Praised my cleverness when nothing happened, cursed me so harshly once something did.

Damn, this is too hard!

While complaining inwardly, Chen Xin also felt something bizarre about the matter.

He couldn’t understand how Wanxianghui knew that the Mercedes-Benz GLS was a returned car and even retained evidence.

Originally, following the normal course of events, wasn’t this car meant as a raffle prize for customers?

After winning, who would bother checking maintenance records!

Moreover, that car, bought with full insurance in the store, included 5 maintenance services as gifts.

For the next one or two years, Huirong would be responsible for the maintenance and repair.

As long as Huirong didn’t foolishly expose itself, no one would ever know the real story of that car!

The key evidence was deleted from the system before the New Year, even a curious person couldn’t find anything.

Yet... this matter broke out so suddenly, catching Huirong completely off guard.

Faced with the aggressive legal team from Wanxianghui, Huirong’s best solution was to swiftly kneel and pay up, minimizing the losses in this matter.

Chen Peng criticized his brother for half a day, deducting two months of salary.

Finally, he told him to list the returned Mercedes-Benz GLS for sale as a used car.

Last time it was returned after just 3 days, usage marks could be erased to sell as new.

This time, the Mercedes-Benz GLS had been driven for over a month, selling it as new was no longer an option.

Besides, Chen Peng didn’t want to fall into the same pit twice.

The lesson this time was profound enough; he wasn’t willing to experience it again.

With a long face, Chen Xin returned to his office.

Even though he felt wronged, wanting to continue working there, he had no choice but to swallow his pride silently.

Feeling aggravated, he smoked two cigarettes before he scrolled through his phone for his good buddy Li Ming’s number and dialed.

"Hey Li Ming, I have a customer’s return here, come and take a look."

"The car’s in top-notch condition, original paint, mileage just over 1000, less than 2000."

"Alright, come as soon as you can."

After a brief conversation, in less than half an hour, Li Ming drove over to Huirong.

With Chen Xin leading, Li Ming checked the car, took some photos, and finally moved to the valuation stage.

Since the New Year, Mercedes had been pulled into the price war by Audi, BMW, and various domestic electric car brands.

The original guide price of 1.06 million for the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which required tens of thousands in additional options and decorations, had its guide price slashed by over 200k.

New car now sells at 840k.

The Mercedes-Benz GLS450 in Chen Xin’s hand had short ownership, low mileage, and few usage marks.

But strictly speaking, it’s been through two transfers, now it’s a third-hand car.

Considering all aspects, Li Ming proposed his price:

"670k, that’s the best I can offer."

"Damn, Li Ming, aren’t you squeezing too hard on the price?"

Hearing Li Ming’s quote, Chen Xin’s mouth twitched; it was about 50k lower than he expected.

"Xin, it’s not about me squeezing hard, this price is already very fair."

"Now domestic electric cars are improving and are more popular with the youth."

"People are demystifying these so-called world-class luxury cars like Mercedes, BMW, Audi, the brand value is dropping."

"If I purchase at this price, selling it within half a month would be considered good."

Li Ming’s words were practical, this was the highest price he could offer.

Still somewhat unwilling, Chen Xin asked: "Really can’t add a bit more?"

Li Ming insisted: "Can’t add a bit, if this price sells, I’ll take it, if not, you should ask around more."

"Hang on a moment, I’ll go ask our General Manager."

After speaking, Chen Xin went to seek approval from his brother in the General Manager’s office.

The result was another round of scolding, but he finally agreed with Li Ming’s price.

Once the price was agreed upon, Li Ming meticulously inspected the car again, then paid and drove the car away.

Returning to his own car lot, Li Ming immediately posted a WeChat moment.

The content was naturally showcasing today’s newly arrived nearly new Mercedes-Benz GLS in pristine condition!

He didn’t post the exact price, encouraging interested parties to call for inquiries.

...

In Bedroom 1601, Building 28, Bai Gezhuang New Village.

After a satisfying meal and drink, Jiang Tao and Xu Li played poker for a while.

Afterward, they cuddled together, discussing the matter of buying a car.

Although they gained a hefty 4.48 million today, they also lost a Mercedes-Benz GLS.

Having been accustomed to a lifestyle with a car, suddenly being without one felt a bit unfamiliar.

So, buying another car was necessary.

However...

Now that they had to spend their own money to buy a car, they were reluctant to buy a luxury car like the Mercedes-Benz GLS that costs over a million again.