Chapter 145: One Case, Three Deaths
"Hubby, you're the best."
"Wait, what did you call me?"
Li Xiang was so taken by surprise he didn't react immediately to the sudden happiness.
"Hubby~"
"Yes!"
The singer's voice was accompanied by the sweet call of "hubby," making Li Xiang feel like his bones had turned to jelly. "Make sure you call me that more often in the future."
"No way, this time it's your reward."
"It's not enough, I need another kiss."
"You're pushing your luck!"
Though Lin Feifei said that, her body was honest. She leaned over from the passenger seat and gave Li Xiang a peck on his right cheek.
After leaving the police station, Lin Feifei said directly, "Aren't you planning to buy a car? I'll go with you to have a look. If there's a car available, we can drive it back directly and then get the plates later."
"Sure." Li Xiang thought about it and agreed; it saved Lin Feifei from dropping him off and then heading back again.
"What kind of car do you like?"
"The budget is tight, let's look at domestic cars. A domestic car for one hundred thousand yuan is already quite nice."
Li Xiang didn't know much about cars because he couldn't afford one before; of course, even now he could barely afford it.
So he checked online to see which domestic cars had a good reputation.
Following netizens' recommendations, he looked at several leading car companies and many models.
For a car around one hundred thousand, Li Xiang didn't mind, thinking it's just a means of transportation. But Lin Feifei disagreed.
"Don't be fooled by how they boast about their cars, installing all kinds of new technology. Think about it, would new tech be put on a one hundred thousand car? Car companies mostly want to use you as guinea pigs to test their new tech. These cars have immature technology and constant minor issues. If you're buying, get something with mature technology. You're busy enough; you don't have time to repair and defend your rights. Even if it costs more, get something satisfying."
This was solid reasoning.
This kind of theory made Li Xiang see her in a new light; he hadn't expected his girlfriend to know a bit about cars, even understanding the terms "guinea pigs" and "leeks." But still, what did she mean by adding a little money?
"Cough, cough, I only have ten thousand; I can't add more. I need to save some for insurance and plates."
"You don't have it, but I do. You give me nine thousand, keep one thousand for insurance, and I'll pick a car for you."
Lin Feifei said matter-of-factly. Li Xiang was her boyfriend, and she was willing to buy things for him. It's not like she couldn't afford it.
"Don't buy anything too expensive. I'll just use it for my commute and to visit you. Plus, with my status, driving a flashy car would be too showy, so an average car is fine."
"I got it, I got it. You're such a nagging man. I think joint venture cars are more stable. They've been tested by the market, and German and American cars are fine. If you don't mind joint ventures, let's have a look."
"I'll listen to you. It seems like you know more than I do."
Since it was the investor's money, Li Xiang didn't dare to have an opinion. Plus, Lin Feifei's reasoning made sense; buying a car for peace of mind, constantly running to the repair shop indeed would be frustrating.
They had lunch at the 4S dealership. After an afternoon of picking and considering immediate availability and discounts—discounts being Li Xiang's main consideration—they chose the American Buick Envision Plus. The discount was indeed substantial, and the space was also large.
Li Xiang originally wanted to buy a sedan, but Lin Feifei disagreed; a man's car should look more imposing.
Considering all factors, they finally chose this car.
As his first car in life, Li Xiang naturally adored it, especially since the budget almost doubled. How could he not be satisfied?
After buying the new car, Lin Feifei looked even happier than Li Xiang. "Let's go home and celebrate a bit."
"Okay, let's go home and celebrate. I'll cook dinner tonight."
The car was available, so Li Xiang got a temporary plate and drove it back to Lin Feifei's home.
On the way back, Li Xiang's driving experience was quite pleasant, and the quietness was excellent.
Everyone has different preferences, but overall, Li Xiang was very satisfied.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with the car?"
"Satisfied. My wife bought it, so I'm very satisfied."
"Then shouldn't you go cook? I'm hungry."
"Okay, but there's not much in the fridge. I'll go to the supermarket and take a look."
"I'll go with you."
Li Xiang was supposed to go home today, but she naturally wanted to spend more time together. Even if she was extremely tired, she insisted on going to the supermarket with Li Xiang.
"Then let's go."
They went to the supermarket and bought a lot of groceries. When they got back, Li Xiang took over the kitchen. Although he wasn't at a Grandmaster Level in cooking, his home-style dishes had a very homely taste.
"Your cooking is better than mine. I'm reluctant to let you go now."
"Oh? You're just reluctant because of my cooking?"
Seeing Li Xiang's meaningful look, Lin Feifei immediately blushed. "Nasty! I'm talking about serious matters!"
"I am talking about serious matters!"
The original plan was to go back that night, but Li Xiang was too full and didn't want to move, so he had to get up early the next morning to head back.
At five in the morning, there weren't many people on the highway. Driving the Envision Plus, Li Xiang felt steady and, once up to speed, not at all floaty, allowing him to speed back to work.
Arriving at the police station entrance, he was stopped by security. Li Xiang rolled down the window, and the security guard finally recognized him.
"Captain Li, got a new car? I was wondering, I'd never seen this car."
"Yes, got a car."
The security guard opened the gate, and Li Xiang drove in.
He had taken two days off, spending time with someone he liked, and the time just flew by.
Lately, there weren't many cases, and everyone's work environment had become more relaxed.
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