Reborn Before the Extreme Cold Apocalypse

buy a car

Lin Xuan listened all the way to Alexander's introduction, becoming increasingly satisfied with the piece of land. It seemed tailor-made for him - remote, all paperwork in order, with no other buildings nearby, and surrounded by woods on three sides, like a natural shelter.

After a full hour of driving, the two finally arrived at Alexander's factory.

True to his description, the road was a bit challenging as they approached, mostly gravel and sand.

After Alexander got out of the car, he shielded his eyes from the glaring sun and complained, "This damn weather, getting hotter every day. A good rain to cool things down would be nice."

Lin Xuan thought to himself, "Wait until it actually rains; you won't be saying that anymore."

When he opened the gate, Lin Xuan took a quick look at the entire area. The size seemed just right, enclosed by iron fences that were less than a person's height.

"Come on, my friend, let's go inside and take a look," Alexander said, leading the way.

He pointed to two steel-framed board houses in the middle of the yard. "Both of these warehouses are 1,200 square meters, and they are currently empty."

Lin Xuan was very satisfied with the place. The two board houses didn't matter much to him; what he liked was the land – not too big, not too small, just the right size, and most importantly, secluded.

"Alexander, no need to look inside; just give me a price."

Alexander hesitated, encountering Lin Xuan's straightforward attitude for the first time. However, he honestly stated the price on his mind, "Thirty-five million."

It was much cheaper than Lin Xuan's expected over a hundred million.

"This is already the lowest. I can only cover the cost of the land and the water and electricity connections; I'm not asking for much." Seeing Lin Xuan's lack of response, he quickly explained.

Lin Xuan chuckled. "I accept this price. When can we complete the paperwork?"

"What did you say?" Alexander thought he misheard.

"I said when can we complete the paperwork?"

Excitedly, Alexander grabbed Lin Xuan's shoulder; he hadn't expected Lin Xuan to agree without negotiating the price.

"Anytime. The paperwork is in the car."

"Don't need to check anything else?"

"No need."

"So, shall we go now?"

"Sure, let's go." Alexander eagerly pulled Lin Xuan towards the car.

In fact, Lin Xuan was more anxious than him. Building a solid shelter required time, so he needed to finalize the location as soon as possible.

Later, Lin Xuan and Alexander spent the whole afternoon at the land bureau to complete the paperwork. Alexander, now with the money, was so grateful that he couldn't close his mouth. After handing the keys to Lin Xuan, he expressed his gratitude, "Lin Xuan, you are a straightforward person, thank you, thank you!"

"Haha, no need to be polite."

"If you have anything in Denver, don't hesitate to ask me, don't be polite."

...

After politely declining Alexander's dinner invitation, Lin Xuan took advantage of the car dealership still being open and planned to buy a car to avoid the inconvenience of relying on taxis.

Standing at the dealership entrance, looking through the glass at the cars in the showroom, he suddenly thought that he should get a few more to keep in the space for occasional use.

Entering the showroom, a young sales consultant in a black suit named Daniel greeted him, "Hello, sir, I'm Daniel, a sales consultant. Would you like me to introduce the cars to you?"

Lin Xuan nodded. "Do you have a reliable off-road vehicle with good performance and low failure rates?" Considering the future environment and road conditions, a sturdy off-road vehicle would be much more practical than a luxurious car.

"Sir, for urban off-road driving, you might consider these. They have spacious interiors, low fuel consumption, and good maneuverability."

Lin Xuan just glanced and shook his head. "No, I want a real off-road vehicle."

"I understand your preference, sir, but the price might be a bit higher."

"I know."

"Then, sir, please follow me!" Daniel led Lin Xuan to another part of the showroom. The vehicles here were obviously of a higher grade, with prices starting from over four hundred thousand.

Lin Xuan saw some decent hardcore off-road vehicles, but they still fell short of his expectations. However, buying one for commuting would be fine.

Seeing Lin Xuan's gaze, Daniel began introducing, "Sir, what you're looking at is the latest model from the Shepherd this year, equipped with a 6.4L V8 engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission..."

The description sounded good. "Six hundred and fifty thousand?"

"Sir, today happens to be the last day of the promotion. If you purchase now, I can apply for the maximum discount for you."

Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, knowing the obvious sales tactic, but it didn't bother him. "I can pay the full amount now."

Daniel excitedly escorted Lin Xuan to the lounge and thoughtfully brought a cup of coffee. "Sir, please wait a moment; I'll apply for you right away."

While sipping the coffee, Daniel returned with the contract. Then he proudly announced, "Sir, I just applied for the maximum discount for you in this promotion. The base price is now six hundred and thirty thousand, and I'm offering you three free maintenance services."

Lin Xuan put down the coffee cup. "Have all the procedures been handled for me? How much do I need to pay in total?"

"Including registration?"

"Yes."

Daniel took out a calculator and began to calculate. "The total is seven hundred and twenty thousand, including..."

Before he could finish, Lin Xuan interrupted. "No need for details. Can I pay with my phone?"

"Yes, you can."

...

After signing the contract and making the payment, Lin Xuan left the car dealership. As it was already late, he could only pick up the car tomorrow afternoon.

Coming out, the sun was about to set. After a satisfying meal at a restaurant, he took a taxi back to the hotel, preparing to continue resting. Tomorrow, he would continue searching for a team to build the shelter.

After a day of fatigue, he lay down and soon fell asleep.

The next day, before 7 a.m., Lin Xuan woke up feeling hot, with the bed soaked in sweat. After wiping his face with a nearby towel, he found the room to be as hot as a steamer.

Hastily pulling open the curtains, he saw the sun just rising, but the air conditioner seemed to have stopped working. Outside, he heard complaints from other guests in adjacent rooms.

"Why is there a power outage?"

"It's too hot; fix it quickly."