Power and Wealth

ing preparations and go to the 4S shops tonight.”

“Why? Are you going to buy a car?”

Dong Xuebing replied. “I had wanted to buy after I sold my damaged Cayenne. I have to take a taxi when I go out now. Its so inconvenient. You can help me choose my car. Should I get a Mercedes or BMW?”

“Cant you get an ordinary car?”

“I am used to driving good cars. Anyway, we have gotten our money legally, and we are not afraid of others checking our finances. Whats wrong with buying whatever I like with my money? Let others say whatever they want. Furthermore, I had been driving such cars for two years.”

“Anyway, its your car, and you can buy whatever you want.”

“But you must accompany me there tonight. I am going to claim my winnings. See you tonight.”

“Xiao Ran and Xiao Jing want to discuss their work issues with me, and I dont know when I am free. You can go ahead first, or I can bring them along.”

“No problem.” Dong Xuebing thought for a second and asked. “Do your younger brother and sister have their cars?”

Xie Huilan laughed. “What are you up to again?”

“I am just asking.”

“Xiao Ran doesnt own a car. He is on the Youth Committee and cant use his workplace cars. He has to take the subway to work. Xiao Jing can drive Xin Hua News Agencys cars, but she cant use them on weekends.”

“That means they dont have cars. Alright. I know.”

“Are you going to buy cars for my brother and sister?”

Dong Xuebing nodded and flagged a taxi by the roadside. “We have been dating for almost two years, and we are getting married. As the eldest brother-in-law, how can I not buy something for them?”

“No need. Our family doesnt follow these customs.”

“Its not about your family cares about these customs. I must do my part. You should know that I am younger than your younger brother and sister, and they have to address me as their Brother-in-law (Older) in the future. I must act like one. Anyway, cars are not expensive.”

“Alright. I agree with you on this matter.”

“Oh, you also agree with me?”

“Xiao Ran and Xiao Jings parents had wanted to buy cars for them. Many of our family members are working for the government. We can afford a few cars, but we cant afford the better ones. Since you are willing to pay, why would I disagree?”

“Great. Thats settled.”

“Ok.”

“Oh, I suddenly remember that you dont have a car too.”

“Haha…. I can use my workplaces car, and I can use it whenever I want.”

“No… thats not right. I will get one for you tonight. You can pick Porsche, BMW, or whichever you want. We have money.”

“Dont need. It will attract too much attention.”

“I will still buy one for you. You can park it at home if you dont want to drive it.”

“Lets talk about this tonight.”

“Alright. Dont let Xiao Jing and Xiao Ran know about this. Its a surprise.”