novelraw Chapter 322: A Car True to Its Name
Chapter 322: A Car True to Its Name
At the airport, I picked up Brother Hua Ji. He still had a head full of colorful hair and carried a backpack. If it weren’t for his mature-looking face, people might have thought he was a little middle schooler.
Upon seeing Xu Xiangbei, Hua Ji took off his sunglasses and laughed heartily, warmly shaking hands with Xu Xiangbei.
Looking at the limited edition silver Porsche beside Xu Xiangbei, Hua Ji was delighted: "Brother Xu, congratulations, you’ve bought another limited edition Porsche. What happened to your old car?"
"Left it in Jiangcheng for my future wife."
Hua Ji realized: "Last time I passed by Jiangcheng City Square, I saw a silver Porsche drive past me. It was the only one with bright red wheels, truly unique. I thought it was you driving, was just about to say hi, then noticed the driver was a beautiful woman. I guess that beauty is your wife."
Xu Xiangbei asked with concern: "You flew here at noon, didn’t have lunch yet, right? How about we grab some lunch first?"
Hua Ji laughed and declined: "No need to trouble Dr. Xu, I already ate on the plane. Although it didn’t taste great—the drumstick was as mushy as mashed potatoes—it was filling. No time to waste, let’s get your car modified soon. My biggest worry is that, after over half a year, the German manufacturers might have made changes to this car model’s engine."
"Then let’s hop in. Qian Feng has already prepared their Sun Auto Trade Company’s repair shop. Their repair shop specializes in luxury cars and is fully equipped. How long will it take to modify the car engine? Is there enough time? Will it delay the race?"
Hua Ji sat in the Porsche’s soft leather seat, leisurely checked his watch, and lightly smiled: "There should be enough time. It’s 3 pm now, give me six hours and I can get it done. It won’t delay your race."
On the way to Sun Repair Factory, Hua Ji expressed concern: "You need to really familiarize yourself with the racing route. Qin Daming has a terrible reputation; he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants."
Xu Xiangbei confidently said: "Don’t worry, I’m already prepared."
Upon reaching Sun Auto Repair Factory, Xu Xiangbei drove the Porsche directly onto the repair workshop’s platform to facilitate Hua Ji’s work.
Qian Feng wasn’t wearing his sales manager work attire but had changed into a regular rough fabric work outfit. Behind him were three mechanics covered in oil stains.
Qian Feng and Hua Ji met and joyfully embraced each other.
Qian Feng teased: "Brother Hua Ji, it’s been years, and you’re still so skinny."
Brother Hua Ji laughed: "You’re not any better off, haven’t grown taller either."
The two laughed heartily. Qian Feng, smiling as if seeking credit, said: "Master modifier, I’ve brought you some help. These three are the best mechanics in our shop. Are they enough for you? If not, I can find more."
Hua Ji appeared relaxed: "I’ve got enough hands. Don’t need that many, just to help with some tasks like screwing and unscrewing, I won’t have them fix anything."
Qian Feng told the three mechanics: "Learn well from Brother Hua Ji; he’s a famous modification master in Jiangcheng. Don’t slack off. Do what Brother Hua Ji tells you, no tricks."
Hua Ji smiled at Xu Xiangbei: "Brother Xu, you’ll need to be patient. Initial estimate: it will take six hours, check it out after six."
Hua Ji doesn’t like being disturbed while working, so he shut the large iron doors of the repair shop, locking Xu Xiangbei and Qian Feng outside.
Qian Feng smiled and said to Xu Xiangbei: "Dr. Xu, if you have urgent matters, feel free to leave. Once the car is ready, I’ll call you to come pick it up."
Xu Xiangbei nodded: "Alright, I’ll come by at 9 pm to pick it up."
At 9 pm, Xu Xiangbei went directly to Sun Repair Factory.
The workshop doors remained shut. Brother Hua Ji’s modification work had not yet finished. Through the iron doors, you could hear the noise of knocking and people talking inside.
Seeing Xu Xiangbei arrive, Qian Feng hurried over: "Dr. Xu, the modification isn’t finished yet. I just checked inside. Though this Porsche’s appearance is identical to your old car, its engine is new. The modification is a bit challenging and might take an extra hour. Good work takes time. Rushing won’t help. Please wait patiently."
"Let Hua Ji take his time. There’s still time."
With respect, Qian Feng offered Xu Xiangbei a cigarette and lit it for him: "How about coming to my office for some tea while we wait?"
Xu Xiangbei shrugged: "Since I have to wait anyway, might as well sit in your office."
The sales manager’s office appeared quite cluttered, filled with promotional materials, brochures, files, pictures of sales staff, attendance sheets, performance charts, and even a photo of that lady who assisted in the sales this morning.
On the coffee table was a set of rosewood tea utensils, making it convenient for boiling water and brewing tea.
Qian Feng had Xu Xiangbei sit on the sofa, turned on the electric stove, and brewed a pot of fine Huangshan Maofeng tea in no time.
Xu Xiangbei sipped lightly, the subtle aroma traveling from his throat to his lungs, filling his whole body with an indescribable comfort.
With a boastful look, Qian Feng smiled: "This package of Huangshan Maofeng is reserved for entertaining VIPs. I usually only give regular tea bags with hot water, without the rich aroma of Maofeng. If Dr. Xu likes it, I have an extra can here for you."
Xu Xiangbei shook his head: "I’m always too busy with work to have time for tea. Enjoying tea takes time for slow savoring; giving me such premium tea would be a waste."
Seeing Xu Xiangbei decline, Qian Feng placed the can of tea back in his drawer.
While they chatted idly, Xu Xiangbei’s phone rang. It was Brother Hua Ji: "Dr. Xu, your car is completely modified. Come give it a try."
"Great, thank you so much."
Xu Xiangbei, having been eagerly waiting, went with Qian Feng to the workshop.
The workshop doors were now open, shedding soft light, with the silver Porsche still on the platform.
Hua Ji looked exhausted, with hands and work clothes covered in oil. He had worked from 3 pm all the way until 10 pm, not eating dinner, with only a small box of cookies for sustenance.
Brother Hua Ji threw the car keys to Xu Xiangbei, with a mysterious smile: "Dr. Xu, get in and try it. Be careful pressing the gas pedal; don’t step too hard, or it might go out of control."
Blood began to boil in Xu Xiangbei’s veins. He inserted the key and started the car, the engine roaring thunderously, particularly loud in the night, deep and stirring everyone’s nerves.