“It’s possible, as long as it’s not too outlandish. As long as it can be manufactured by a 3D printer, it will all use lightweight, high-strength materials.”
The saleswoman opened her smart device.
A 3D framework of a car was projected in front of them.
According to Brian Carter’s requirements, the car’s engine, transmission, suspension, four-wheel drive, and various electrical configurations were filled in.
The whole process was just like assembling a custom PC in the 21st century.
“How much is it?”
Brian Carter looked at the car in the 3D projection. Its style was similar to a Porsche Panamera, but the design was even flashier, the displacement was larger, and the overall technological level was several notches higher.
The engine was a 6.6-liter naturally aspirated one, with a maximum horsepower of 880P and a maximum torque of 750.
Brian Carter wasn’t after extreme performance; otherwise, the horsepower could be pushed much higher.
What he wanted was the smoothness and effortless power of a large displacement engine.
In his previous life, his car was a BMW 5 Series with a 2.0T engine. The power was decent, but it always felt like something was missing.
“The total is 156,300 star coins.”
The saleswoman’s voice was sweet as she gave the quote.
Brian Carter looked surprised—not because the car was expensive, but because it was so cheap!
The saleswoman thought Brian Carter found it too expensive.
“Sir, why don’t we go to the VIP room? We can discuss the price slowly.”
The saleswoman, in high heels and black stockings, led the way.
“Alright.”
Brian Carter walked into the VIP room and saw the saleswoman lock the door behind them.
Could there be some unspoken rules?
In his impression, in his previous life’s car sales industry, the commission on car sales wasn’t much; most of the income came from accessories, financing, and other means.
Brian Carter didn’t know that this kind of custom car involved thousands of parts, leaving a lot of room for profit.
The meeting room was a bit stuffy, and Brian Carter wiped his sweat.
The saleswoman was very considerate, helping him take off his jacket and hanging it to the side.
“Sir, how about I knock off the change for you—150,000? This is already close to the factory cost price. You can’t expect us to lose money and go hungry, right?”
The saleswoman spoke in a half-complaining, half-coquettish tone.
Just then—
Clatter!
Three ultra-thin plastic sheets fell out of the jacket Brian Carter had just hung up.
Both of them instinctively looked over.
The saleswoman’s gaze sharpened, her voice cut off, and her mouth opened slightly.
The air suddenly went quiet.
An awkward atmosphere condensed in the room.
Damn!
Brian Carter was caught off guard. Even with his mental fortitude, he couldn’t help but blush.
“Sir, you’re not respecting my work. What do you take me for?”
The saleswoman rolled her eyes, a bit angry.
“Our industry’s commission is low. There aren’t the unspoken rules you imagine.”
“Really?”
Brian Carter cleared his throat, looking straight ahead, and casually put away the three plastic sheets, ready to make his escape.
“Sir, unspoken rules really aren’t allowed, but if it’s just to help you relax and be a little more environmentally friendly, that’s doable.”
The saleswoman pulled Brian Carter to sit down.
“What do you mean by environmentally friendly?” Brian Carter looked puzzled.
As soon as he finished speaking—
The saleswoman, in high heels, knelt in front of him and reached out to pull his belt.
Smack!
Brian Carter slapped her hand away, looking very angry.
“This is what you call environmentally friendly?”
“Tell me! How is this environmentally friendly? You’re deceiving customers, you know that?”
“Yes, yes, so are you still buying the car?”
The saleswoman quickly stood up, thinking to herself, “Saving you a plastic sheet isn’t environmentally friendly?”
“Swipe the card. I’m buying the car.”
Brian Carter slapped his bank card on the table.
“Please wait a moment, sir. I’ll get everything ready right away.”
The saleswoman was delighted, bustling about.
Brian Carter didn’t haggle much, so she’d get a nice commission from this car.
“How soon can I pick up the car?”
“You can pick it up this afternoon. There’s a cafeteria in the store. Or I could accompany you—there’s a hotel nearby…”
The saleswoman said with a bright smile.
Later, when she thought about those three plastic sheets and compared them to her ex-boyfriend, she suddenly felt like she’d missed out on something.
“No need.”
Brian Carter wasn’t interested in this 8-out-of-10 bus beauty.
……
A few hours later.
“Sir, your car is ready.”
A brand-new, sapphire-like sports sedan was parked in front of Brian Carter.
“Not bad.”
Brian Carter gave it a quick inspection. The paint was shiny, the surface sparkled with a crystalline gloss, and it felt very high-quality.
The wheel design and the car’s interior were all carefully chosen by him.
Everything was just as he’d imagined.
“Let’s go!”
Brian Carter stepped on the gas.
Vroom!
A deep, powerful roar sounded, and the quad exhausts on both sides shot out several jets of flame.
His adrenaline surged!
Brian Carter wasn’t driving particularly fast, but he felt incredibly exhilarated—something a small-displacement turbo could never match.
He rolled down the window, letting the wind in.
The sound system was stunning, comparable to the expensive optional audio systems from his previous life.
“Hey little brother, your retro car looks pretty cool.”
The sound of an engine came from nearby.
A young woman in a flashy red retro sports car pulled up alongside Brian Carter and greeted him.
Brian Carter’s car borrowed from many classic models of his previous life. Even in this era, it had a unique aura.
“Don’t call me little brother. That’s very rude.”