lcionline Chapter 247 A Dreamlike Flourish! The Joys of the Rich!
Chapter 247 A Dreamlike Flourish! The Joys of the Rich!
The sun was blazing.
As soon as Qin Shuang stepped out of the restaurant, she felt a wave of heat hit her face.
It felt like stepping into a sauna, stuffy and hot.
Fortunately, the grand and luxurious Rolls-Royce was parked just a few steps away.
Standing next to the passenger seat, I waited for Zhao Ruilong and Xiao Jinhua to get into the car.
Qin Shuang gently pushed the car door shut and then sat in the passenger seat.
When the car door closed, I not only felt cool, but it was also very quiet.
"Mom!"
"Is this a top-of-the-line luxury car worth over ten million?"
"Is this the legendary, handcrafted, top-tier luxury car in the world?"
Qin Shuang's heart was pounding wildly.
My eyes couldn't help but peek inside the car.
Various leather coverings, various solid wood decorations...
Even the buttons and controls on the center console exude a sense of luxury and sophistication.
He swallowed hard.
Qin Shuang didn't dare to pull too hard when she was buckling her seatbelt.
"More than ten million!"
"That's enough to buy dozens of houses back in my hometown!"
"Coming to Tianhai with General Manager Zhao these past few days was definitely the right decision!"
"Not only does the Peace Hotel cost two months' salary for an average person to stay one night, but also the lavish meals that cost an average person several years' income for a single meal!"
"Now I'm even sitting in one of the world's top luxury cars that an ordinary person could probably work for several lifetimes and still not afford... It really feels like a dream!"
Qin Shuang gently bit her red lips.
But the distinct pain told her that this was not a dream.
At this moment.
She was sitting in an expensive Rolls-Royce Phantom.
They were about to leave the Peace Hotel and head to Tianjin Tianhai Dongpu International Airport.
They flew directly to Jingzhou on a private jet that most people have probably never seen before.
Many of the passersby looked at the Rolls-Royce with envy.
Qin Shuang suddenly longed for a camera.
First, take a bunch of selfies inside and outside the Rolls-Royce.
Then, once we arrived at the airport, we took pictures of the details of our private jet journey.
Finally, develop the photos and send them back to my parents back home; they'll definitely be amazed.
If my relatives and friends saw this, they would definitely think I'm so successful, being able to ride in luxury cars and private jets...
"No, I can't take pictures!"
"Stay calm! Stay calm! I must stay calm!"
"Even if you have a camera, you can't take it out to take photos or group pictures!"
"Although I'm just a lowly secretary, I'm still one of President Zhao's people!"
"President Zhao is a top-tier scion of a powerful family, the heir of Handong. As his secretary, how can I act like a country bumpkin who's never seen the world!"
Qin Shuang quickly composed herself.
Even if one's heart is already filled with turbulent emotions and countless feelings.
But on the surface, one must pretend to be calm and composed.
As for Zhao Ruilong in the back seat...
He remained remarkably calm, his heart completely unmoved.
It wasn't because of their powerful and wealthy status or their immense wealth.
It's entirely because before I traveled through time, I had achieved success in business and had driven and ridden in all sorts of luxury cars.
Especially in the era of short videos where smartphones are ubiquitous.
Domestic cars are also rising rapidly, offering excellent value for money, forcing joint venture cars to lower their prices and offer promotions.
Some online celebrities rent luxury cars and mansions to flaunt their wealth and gain attention and traffic.
There are also various automotive social media accounts that conduct reviews and popularize knowledge, revealing the true nature of luxury cars.
Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Porsche, Maybach, and other luxury cars have become tiresome.
Moreover, from the perspective of a time traveler.
This Rolls-Royce looks more like a classic car full of mechanical feel.
Even though its configuration was already top-of-the-line in the automotive industry in 2001.
But apart from the expensive materials, meticulous workmanship, and spacious interior, there's nothing else particularly appealing about it.
When driving on the road, the chassis's vibration damping and noise insulation are top-notch in the world today.
However, in the world before the transmigration, it wouldn't be considered top-tier.
After all, there is a difference of more than 20 years, and the materials, processes, and technologies are vastly different.
This Rolls-Royce doesn't have active noise cancellation technology, intelligent air suspension system, or anything like that.
Even the materials used in the car body and the soundproof glass are clearly limited by the current level of technology in the world, and there is still considerable room for improvement.
of course.
This is a rare, top-tier luxury car, escorted by Mercedes-Benz vehicles in front and behind.
Such a grand procession driving down the street naturally attracts a lot of attention.
Those who are inexperienced in the ways of the world and value fame and fortune will inevitably develop a sense of superiority and nobility.
"Perhaps Qin Shuang is feeling particularly excited right now!"
Zhao Ruilong was thinking to himself.
Xiao Jinhua, who was sitting to the side, suddenly took out a bottle of frozen mineral water from the car refrigerator.
"Mr. Zhao, have some water. It's so hot in Tianhai this summer!"
"Thank you, I'm not thirsty."
"Secretary Qin, what about you?"
Qin Shuang was stunned.
I never expected that this Rolls-Royce would have a built-in refrigerator.
On such a hot day, to be able to drink iced beverages is just too luxurious!
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao!"
Qin Shuang smiled and turned to take the cold mineral water bottle, but did not open it to drink.
Her period wasn't over yet, so how could she dare to drink anything cold?
Otherwise, it wouldn't have happened in the early hours of the morning; they wouldn't have gone to such lengths to please Zhao Ruilong.
"Summers in the South are hotter than in the North. You probably aren't used to it, are you?"
"It's okay. Actually, I'm not afraid of heat or sun exposure. I just hate stuffy heat, especially the kind of weather that feels like a sauna."
"Then you should definitely avoid going to cities like Lvteng, Shancheng, and Xirong in the summer; it's like stepping into a sauna as soon as you step outside."
"What about Jingzhou? It shouldn't be too hot and humid these days, right?"
"Jingzhou is alright, it won't make you break out in a sweat after just five minutes outside!"
……
Listening to Zhao Ruilong and Xiao Jinhua's casual conversation.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Qin Shuang was filled with mixed emotions.
I couldn't help but think to myself, no matter how unbearable the heat is, what does it have to do with you two young masters?
You don't have to work hard under the scorching sun and in the sweltering heat to make a living. You're either in an air-conditioned room or in a car with the air conditioning on.
My parents, who work at the Wenshan Iron and Steel Plant in Hanjiang Province, are the ones who are truly working hard.
Especially my father, who worked in the steel rolling mill.
The already sweltering weather, coupled with the scorching hot steel billets being rolled, caused them to continuously radiate heat.
So even though there are large fans constantly blowing air to cool down the workshop, it doesn't really have much of a cooling effect.
To cool down their bodies, they had to frequently shower and get soaked. Over the years, this arduous work naturally led to many health problems.
Then I think about my own home, that cramped factory dormitory, which has no air conditioning at all.
The fan, which I've used for many years, can still turn, but the air it blows out in the summer is always hot and dry.
So Qin Shuang remembers that from childhood to adulthood, every summer, even with a cooling mat and a fan blowing, it was still very difficult to fall asleep at night.
Therefore, during summer vacation, I especially like to go to my maternal grandmother's house in the countryside.
Although the walls were made of rammed earth and the roof was covered with tiles, and there were quite a few mosquitoes, it wasn't stuffy at night.
They ate 'frozen watermelon' fished out of the well and lay on a cool bed with a mosquito net and bamboo mats.
Grandma gently fanned me with a palm-leaf fan, and as I listened to her tell stories of the past, I quickly fell asleep without realizing it.
Unfortunately……
My grandmother has passed away, and I haven't been back to my hometown for a long time.
"My grandmother spent most of her life in the countryside."
"Although I went to Wenshan City several times after my mother got married and later went to see a doctor."
"But how can the small city of Wenshan compare to the towering skyscrapers and bustling traffic of Shanghai's Tianhai district?"
"She probably never imagined that houses in big cities could be built so tall and there would be so many cars until she passed away."
Thinking of this, Qin Shuang listened to Zhao Ruilong and Xiao Jinhua's casual conversation.
I suddenly realized that the gap between people is just too big.
Some people work from dawn till dusk, exhausting themselves and risking their lives for tomorrow, just to barely earn a little money.
But some people can enjoy delicacies, stay in luxury hotels, and ride in top-of-the-line luxury cars without having to work hard or worry.
We are all human beings, and we all live on the same planet.
But it's as if they live in two different worlds.
The convoy stopped at the red light intersection.
An old man with silver hair and dark skin gritted his teeth and struggled to stand up and pedal his tricycle.
The carriage was piled with a large number of cardboard boxes, and a large mesh bag full of aluminum cans and beverage bottles was placed on top of it.
The scorching sun and the severely overloaded waste left the old man drenched in sweat.
So after crossing the intersection, he grabbed the towel draped around his neck and wiped the sweat from his face.
Qin Shuang, sitting inside the Rolls-Royce Phantom, looked away.
Then look at those pedestrians hurrying across the zebra crossing under the scorching sun.
Many of them, even in their hurried steps, couldn't help but glance at the Rolls-Royce with curiosity or envy.
This top-of-the-line imported luxury car with the silver angel on the hood might be seen as another world altogether.
The red light turned green, and the convoy set off.
A short while later, we were on the highway.
We will never see ordinary people toiling under the scorching sun again.
There was only a slightly low engine roar and the whooshing sound of the wind.
The occasional bumps actually made Qin Shuang, sitting in the soft leather seats, feel very comfortable.
"Perhaps this is the happiness of the rich!"
Qin Shuang sighed inwardly.
But she soon realized she had drawn her conclusion too early.
When the convoy arrived at the airport, an unprecedented level of VIP service followed.
Not only were there dedicated staff to guide them through the VIP security checkpoint, but they also had access to the VIP lane.
Even when heading to the tarmac to board the plane, they rode in minibuses with an understated exterior but an elegant interior.
Moreover, the minibus drove right next to the business jet. It was just a few steps from the bus to the plane, and there was even a tall and beautiful flight attendant holding a parasol.
Are you worried that passengers will be exposed to the sun for such a short distance?
Perhaps this is the happiness of the rich—they crave a sense of prestige and the ultimate enjoyment!
Although Qin Shuang had never been on a plane in her life, she had accompanied Zhao Ruilong to the airport and seen how big a cargo plane was when she exported MP3s to the United States.
Compared to those large jet airliners and cargo planes, this business jet looks rather 'small and exquisite', but once you step into the cabin, you'll find a whole different world.
It's like stepping into a meticulously decorated living room. Not only is the space quite spacious with individual airline seats, but there's even a small bar.
As for what comes next...
Qin Shuang did not go inside without permission.
But considering there's a door separating the rooms, it must be a large bedroom with a big bed and a bathroom inside.