Chapter 47: Auto Show
“Human Scroll Painting Art?” Wu Xian looked puzzled, “Tattoo stuff?”
Crucially, he hadn’t seen any tattoos on Zhang Mazi’s body either.
The two henchmen snorted and emphasized again, “It’s Human Scroll Painting Art!”
“Oh oh,” Wu Xian grew even more curious, “Trouble tell Brother Zhang Mazi that this one also wants to join your glorious evolution.”
He had just casually thrown out a meme, but unexpectedly, the two henchmen actually took it seriously.
“Glorious… evolution?”
The two murmured the words, their eyes gradually lighting up.
Even until the two left, they were still mumbling this phrase nonstop.
Wu Xian watched them leave with an odd look in his eyes, walked out of the alley, and hailed a taxi with a raised hand.
Brother Pillar was a truck after all, not convenient to enter the urban area.
“Haha, perfect, on the way to check out the car exhibition, little brother sit tight.”
The driver master joked as he floored the accelerator and took off.
“Master, you like cars?”
“What a question, which man doesn’t?” the driver master teased, “Heard that this year all the car companies are holding back big moves, starting hype a month before the car exhibition to build anticipation.
Not sure if there are any new cars suitable for us common bosses.”
Wu Xian smiled and continued asking, “What do you think of our local car companies?”
“Local car companies?” The driver master looked puzzled, “What good cars can local car companies have? Aren’t they all just tool vehicles? Any that sell well are either from big company agencies or modified instance versions?”
“…” Wu Xian was amused but helpless.
“Little brother, don’t get fooled by local car companies. If buying, go for big brands, quality guaranteed, and most importantly, face when driving out.”
Wu Xian smiled without replying.
Brother Pillar was just the beginning; subsequently, there were all sorts of Autobots waiting in line to debut.
Soon after, the taxi arrived at the new car exhibition site.
After the driver master parked, he also excitedly started wandering around.
Wu Xian followed the signs straight to Tang’s Vehicles’ exhibition area.
Along the way, he glanced at the various car companies’ exhibition areas, mostly mid-to-high-end models, with luxury cars in the prime spots, each with outrageous pricing.
But in Wu Xian’s view, the design and luxury feel were all average.
Turn around and release Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Drift and that bunch of sports car kids, they’d absolutely crush these luxury cars into dust, and crucially, they could transform and fight.
Tang’s Vehicles’ exhibition area wasn’t very big, nor was the location great, after all, not a big company.
Even so, it became the most watched exhibition area in the whole venue.
On one hand, because the Tang Family hyped it up in advance, spending money to bring in plenty of media; on the other, because Brother Pillar’s art style was completely out of place at the car exhibition.
Even many colleagues came running to watch and watch the joke.
Tang Zhenghong was over there chatting amiably with leaders from various car companies; to avoid exposing Wu Xian’s identity, he didn’t come over directly.
“Little Xianzi, you’re here?” Tang Beng greeted him right away.
Wu Xian nodded with a smile, “Quite the spectacle.”
“No rush, let the bullets fly a while,” Tang Beng smirked mischievously, “Then directly blind their dog eyes.”
“What about Sister Tiao? Still messing with the Soul Divine Diagram?” Wu Xian asked curiously.
“Feels like she’s a bit obsessed,” Tang Beng said with hidden helplessness, “Just entered the art studio, what’s the rush? Take it slow, right?”
As they spoke, the crowd of onlookers grew larger, and the local media and business rivals began the sarcastic stirring segment.
“What’s Tang’s Vehicles doing? Bringing a junk truck to exhibit?”
“Specifically manufacturing topics?”
“Gotta say, this eye-catching method is pretty effective; at least everyone’s drawn over.”
“What’s the use of just catching eyes? Without agency for big brands, who recognizes them?”
On Tang Zhenghong’s side, several local business rivals couldn’t help but get sarcastic, “Old Tang, nice move, actually thinking of this trick, so~ impressive!”
“In this setting, bringing a truck to exhibit, has your Tang’s run out of new cars?” The Pang Family Patriarch followed up with mockery: “If not, borrow a few from us, no problem?”
“Everyone, no rush. Tang’s doing this naturally has its reasons.” Tang Zhenghong looked confident.
The Pang Family Patriarch and others sneered inwardly.
Several agents from big brands were instead piqued with interest; one young talent’s eyes flashed slightly as he said, “Heard your young master has entered the Mechanical Scroll Painting scene; could this heavy truck be your young master’s work?”
“Something like that.” Tang Zhenghong smiled faintly.
This was also pre-arranged with Wu Xian; for now, Tang Beng would stand in front.
At these words, the whole venue suddenly understood, and various media immediately turned lenses toward Tang Beng.
“Hey~ after all that, it’s just hyping for his own son?”
“No wonder this heavy truck looks so unfamiliar; turns out it’s the Tang Family young master’s original model.”
“But the heavy truck market is so small; why do a heavy truck?”
“Crucially, someone has to be willing to buy. Who knows if the Tang Family young master’s heavy truck is any good.”
“A second generation rich can make anything good; whoever buys is an idiot.”
As the crowd buzzed with discussion, a figure in ragged clothes and unkempt beard and hair squeezed into the crowd; upon seeing Wu Xian and Brother Pillar in the exhibition area, his eyes lit up.
Right, it was that Old Brother Mo from before.
“Haha, little brother didn’t lie to me, it really is Tang’s Vehicles!” Old Brother Mo excitedly rushed into the exhibition area, “Who’s in charge? Any discount for the first order?”
The receptionist hurried forward, “Hello sir, the first car owner can enjoy a 30% discount.”
“30% off? Not bad,” Old Brother Mo nodded, “Come on~ card, I want the instance version, don’t get it wrong.”
Wu Xian watched wide-eyed from the side.
You know, Brother Pillar【 instance version】’s launch pricing was 2 million!
Was Old Brother Mo this rich?
Crucially, the old brother’s appearance really didn’t look like a rich person’s.
“No way, someone actually placed an order? Shill, right?”
“What the heck, a junk truck, launch price two million?”
“Who’s giving face to the Tang Family young master?”
“Even for a shill, couldn’t find a professional one? What’s with this old bro?”
“Does this Tang Family young master bro think his original is that valuable?”
At the same time, amid a barrage of doubts, Tang Beng slowly walked to Brother Pillar’s side and raised his hand signaling the crowd to quiet down.
“Everyone isn’t really thinking this is just a heavy truck, right?”
“Isn’t it?”
Mocking voices came from the crowd.
“Trouble everyone open your eyes wide and look clearly,” Tang Beng smiled slightly, his intent moving subtly, “This scroll painting is named【 Optimus Prime】!”
As the voice fell, the red-and-blue heavy truck behind him emitted clanking sounds.
Then, in the silent venue, it rose from the ground, transforming into a cool mechanical warrior five or six meters tall.
“Holy crap!”
No one knew who cursed first, and the entire exhibition hall exploded into frenzy.
Media cameras and flashes clicked nonstop, swarming forward for interviews.
The local car companies, led by the Pang Family Patriarch, were dumbfounded on the spot; in contrast, Tang Zhenghong’s side was already surrounded by representatives from various brands.
This day, the name【 Optimus Prime】 was destined to explode the entire vehicle industry.
Wu Xian, like one who hides his merits and name, retreated to the side; after exchanging glances with the Tang Family father and son on stage, he leisurely prepared to exit.
“Hey~ little brother don’t go, when can you deliver this car?” Old Brother Mo chased after.
“At most a week.”
“That’s great.” Old Brother Mo was overjoyed.
“By the way, old bro, are you this rich?” Wu Xian was very curious, “Or do you usually dress like this just to experience life?”
The old bro waved grandly, lit a cigarette casually, and said:
“Little brother, you’re still young, don’t understand bro’s free and easy ways. Bro has no wife, no child; wherever I go, I stay wherever, this bit of small money is just pocket change~!”
Wu Xian silently gave the old bro a thumbs up.
A true role model for our generation!
