Dai Li did not refuse Helheim's kindness and accepted this supercar with special meaning.
But then, Dai Li realized that this supercar was definitely a particularly troublesome gift, or a trouble that brought him happiness.
First of all, because the car is too fast, this car can only be driven on the road in Switzerland. In other countries, this FXX can only be used as a racing car and run on the track. Dai Li accepted the sports car and had no place to drive it.
This supercar uses the gearbox of a Formula One racing car. It accelerates to 100km/h in three seconds. Basically, the speed reaches 100 kilometers before you even remember to release your foot on the accelerator. Just imagine that in China, the speed limit is 50 kilometers. If you go out for a run on a 10-kilometer city road, you will get enough speeding tickets.
Secondly, there is the issue of maintenance. The cost of one year's maintenance of a top-level supercar is enough to buy a high-end imported C-class sedan. What's more, the FXX uses a lot of Formula One racing technology, so the maintenance cost will definitely be more expensive. .
"If it were kept in China, my year's salary might not be enough to maintain the car. Hey, I didn't spend a penny on this car, but the maintenance will make me bankrupt..." Dai Li let out a long sigh.
"Helheim's retirement gift, a prototype of the Ferrari FXX, should be auctioned for four to five million euros. You may not be able to earn that much in a lifetime!" Dai Li then sighed.
Of course, Dai Li would not sell this FXX prototype car. This was Helheim's wish anyway. If he sold it directly for money, it would be too disrespectful to Helheim.
"It just so happens that Yu Nan is celebrating her birthday, why not give her this supercar as a birthday gift. I have never given her anything valuable, and they have many luxury cars at home. If we can maintain them together then, it will be a good idea. If not, you can still get a group purchase price.”
…
Dai Li found an international transportation company. This transportation company has three Boeing 747 wide-body passenger aircraft and often undertakes the transportation of some luxury cars. Many of their customers are from wealthy countries in the Middle East such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Rich people in the Middle East often order some luxury cars in Europe and then fly them to the Middle East.
"Mr. Li, we will provide different transportation options according to the value of the car." Thomas, the business manager of the transportation company, held a color page advertisement and introduced: "If it is an ordinary sports car, I suggest you use an ordinary sports car." Shipping containers will do, although it will take a little longer, but the price is relatively cheap.”
"What about more luxurious supercars? For example, the limited edition ones." Dai Li asked.
"For high-value limited edition supercars, I suggest you use specially customized shipping containers. We can provide different fixing brackets according to the style of the car. If necessary, we will also use anti-scratch film. You know, high-end supercars Spray painting is also very expensive. We have ordinary anti-scratch films, BOPP matte films, PRT touch films, anti-fingerprint touch films, thermochromic films, etc. for you to choose from," Thomas continued.
"Is it a cover on the car, or is it special on the car like a film?" Dai Li then asked.
"It's all OK. It depends on your requirements, the distance of transportation and the method of transportation." Thomas paused and asked, "Mr. Li, what kind of car do you want to transport?"
"Ferrari FXX. I plan to transport it by air." Dai Li said.
"What? You mean FXX? The FXX, which is limited to 30 units worldwide?" Thomas asked in surprise.
Dai Li nodded, while Thomas swallowed slightly.
"Mr. Li, if that's the case, I suggest you use a polymer anti-scratch film. This polymer anti-scratch film can not only prevent scratches, but can even resist cutting by sharp blades and can also block small-caliber bullets fired from long distances. And we do vacuum processing to make the paint surface less affected by high air pressure and prevent the paint surface from oxidizing," Thomas said.
"There are so many details?" Li Dai nodded: "The price of this kind of polymer membrane should not be low, right?"
"Coach Li, if you choose our company to transport FXX, our company can give you a 20% discount." Thomas said this, putting on a very difficult look, and then said: "Coach Li, in our industry There are only so many customers, but the competition is very fierce, especially those high-end customers in the Middle East, each of which is difficult to win.”
"Are you planning to advertise?" Dai Li asked with a smile.
Thomas nodded honestly: "Ferrari FXX is the top supercar. Accumulating this kind of transportation experience will make it easier for our company to gain recognition from Middle Eastern customers."
"40% off, right? How about 40% off?" Dai Li immediately started to lower the price.
"No, no, no, that way we won't even be able to cover the cost." Thomas held out seven fingers: "Let's make a compromise, each take a step back, 30% off?"
Dai Li frowned, as if he was thinking.
Thomas is obviously unwilling to let this customer go. After all, there are only thirty FXX units. The opportunity to transport FXX does not come often. If he wins this business, it will be much easier to go to the Middle Eastern tycoons to take over business in the future. Seeing as you have even transported FXX, I am naturally willing to let you transport my luxury supercar.
"Mr. Li, let's do this. How about I give you a 30% discount and give you an extra one million euros in transportation insurance? That is to say, if your car suffers an accident during transportation and you suffer losses, in addition to For our company's compensation, the insurance company will also pay you an additional compensation of up to one million euros," Thomas added.
"Only one million euros..." Dai Li muttered.
Thomas gritted his teeth and held out two fingers: "Two million euros of additional transportation insurance! Mr. Li, this is the limit of what we can do."
"Okay, deal!" Li Dai continued: "Then please, please arrange transportation for me as soon as possible."
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Hong Kong Island, an auction.
"The following is the last auction item of our auction, and it is also the finale of the auction item, the 'Princess Star' Jade Pendant! You must be very familiar with this auction item, so I won't waste any more time introducing it. The starting price for 'Princess Star' is 10 million Hong Kong dollars, and the minimum increase is 100,000 Hong Kong dollars. The auction has officially begun!"
The auctioneer held a small hammer and said excitedly: "One thousand and one hundred thousand, does anyone bid? Okay, No. 3, No. 3 bids one thousand and one hundred thousand; one thousand and two hundred thousand, No. 15, Mr. No. 15, one thousand and two hundred thousand..."
The price soared little by little, and in the blink of an eye it reached 12 million. At this time, it had exceeded the starting price by 20%. The bidding speed had also slowed down a lot. Apparently many people had withdrawn from the bidding. .
"Twelve million and one hundred thousand, No. 7, Mr. No. 7 bids twelve million and one hundred thousand..."
"12.8 million, Mr. No. 7, 12.8 million!"
"Thirteen million! Mr. No. 7, thirteen million! Is there anyone else who wants to follow up? Is there anyone else who wants to follow up? Okay, Mr. No. 19 raised his sign!"
"Mr. No. 7, 13.5 million, 13.5 million, 13.5 million once! 13.5 million once!" The auctioneer looked at No. 19 , now only he and No. 7 are bidding.
Not far away, No. 19 looked at the "Mr. No. 7" with a hesitant expression on his face. The price had exceeded the starting price by 35%. This was considered a relatively high auction premium, which made him feel a little bit. not worth.
"Master Chai is determined to win this princess star!"
"Thirteen and a half million, for the Chai Chuan Wang family, it's just a drop in the bucket!"
"To be honest, although this Princess Star Jadeite is very good, if it costs 13.5 million, it is really a high price. I guess the seller will be extremely happy."
"The auction company can also get a lot more commission!"
Amid everyone's discussion, No. 19 finally made a decision. He gritted his teeth, sighed helplessly, and then made a "please" gesture to Mr. No. 7 like a gentleman.
"Mr. No. 7" Chai Liang knew that he had won the "Princess Star", and he let go of the number plate with "7" written on it with satisfaction.
"Thirteen and a half million, the third time, the transaction was completed! Congratulations to Mr. No. 7, who lined up this 'Princess Star' jadeite for a price of thirteen and a half million!" The auctioneer knocked down hard. hammer.
There was a burst of applause at the scene, and Chai Liang stood up with a smile, greeted everyone, and at the same time showed an acknowledgment expression to No. 19.
"Princess Star Jade, no one can give you a more valuable gift than me, right?" Chai Liang thought to himself.
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Donggang International Auto Show.
A man in casual clothes stood in front of a red Ferrari, seemingly unable to move.
"LaFerrari, with its 6262CC V12 naturally aspirated engine, it is indeed Ferrari's top flagship and the king of supercars! It's a pity that it was booked before it was even exhibited. I really don't know who bought it." Casual wear The man sighed softly, with a look of pity on his face.
"Of course I bought it!" A voice said, and the man in casual clothes looked back, only to see an acquaintance.
"Jia Liancheng!" The man in casual clothes looked at him and then said: "Master Jia, don't fool me. Did you really buy this car? It's more than 22 million!"
"Do I need to lie to you about such nonsense?" The man named Jia Liancheng continued: "Chen Yang, in our circle, you know the best about sports cars. Is this car worth buying?"
"For you, Mr. Jia, there is nothing worth it. Just like it! It's a pity, I don't have that much money, otherwise I would definitely buy one." The man in casual clothes named Chen Yang paused. After a pause, he then said: "Master Jia, can you lend me a car to drive for two laps later? I don't want to go on the road, so I can run in the racing track."
"You car crazy!" Jia Liancheng snorted softly: "If I bought this car for myself, it would be okay to let you drive it for two days, but this time I bought it as a gift."
"Giving it to someone? It's more than 20 million. You buy it and give it to someone! Who are you giving it to? You're spending so much money!" Chen Yang asked.
"Who else? Xiao Yunan!" Jia Liancheng said.
"You mean Xiao Yunan's birthday party? Did you receive an invitation too?" Chen Yang asked immediately.
"What do you mean 'ye'? You, Chen Yang, can receive the invitation, why can't I, Jia Liancheng!" Jia Liancheng snorted coldly.
"That's right. You've invited me, how could you not invite you, Mr. Jia!" Chen Yang acted as if he should take it for granted, and then said: "I've heard that many people from the circle have been invited this time. A talented young man, is this Dingtian’s Xiao Dong planning to choose a son-in-law for his daughter?”
"Absolutely. I heard that Xiao Yunan has a boyfriend of his own. He is a poor coach who wants money but no money and background but no background. Director Xiao must look down on such a person." Jia Liancheng continued: "So, Take this opportunity to leave a good impression on Director Xiao and Xiao Yunan, and maybe you can become Dingtian’s son-in-law in the future!”
Chen Yang rolled his eyes and said, "Are you interested in the strength of Dingtian Group? With the help of financing provided by Dingtian Group, your group's next spin-off and listing on Hong Kong Island should be much easier. ? But if you can really marry Xiao Yunan, let alone a 20 million supercar, it will be worth 20 billion!"
"So, don't rob me!" Jia Liancheng continued: "I'm going after Xiao Yunan, and my dad also supports me with both hands. I want people to give to people, and I want money to give money!"
"I am a rich second generation in the eyes of others, but compared to you, I am a loser. How can I compete with you! And in our circle, in terms of family background, ability, and appearance, there is no such thing as How many people can compete with you!" Chen Yang smiled and continued: "But Chai Liang from Hong Kong Island, you have to be careful. I heard from my dad that Dingtian plans to join forces with the Chai family from Hong Kong Island to enter the energy industry. "
"Mr. Chai, aren't you just a runner! If we hadn't opened up in the past few decades, it would have been their turn!" Jia Liancheng snorted coldly.