After Divorce, I Can Hear the Future
Chapter 601: Let the Bullets Fly for a While

"Even Hu Weiwei can make jokes now; hopefully, its not a premature celebration."

Lu Liang couldnt help but chuckle and turned to Xu Jiawei: "Have you chosen yet? Which media are more authoritative?"

He planned to accept interviews from one or two reputable media outlets to boost Tian Shus popularity further.

If there are more locked orders, then there are more; if the delivery date is later, then its later. After all, as the saying goes, theres no fear with too many lice.

"Mr. Lu, the more authoritative media are Phoenix, Guangming, and Southern Daily," Xu Jiawei added. "Ive heard that since youre willing to give an interview, CCTV has also sent an invitation."

"We cant snub CCTV; schedule it for after the fifth. The exact time, you can negotiate among yourselves."

The car exhibition lasted for three days, from the 1st to the 3rd, but on the afternoon of the 2nd, Tian Shus locked orders surpassed the 100,000 mark.

At the moment it reached six figures, Tianxing Automobiles official account immediately announced the good news.

"Looking forward to the day my Tian Shu arrives at the store."

"A hundred thousand locked orders, Lu Liang has quite the fanatics."

"What took Li Xiang two years to achieve, Tianxing Automobile did in just five days."

The news sparked an uproar both inside and outside the industry.

The reserved car owners felt a sense of camaraderie and were bragging everywhere, "kicking Tesla," "punching BYD."

However, surprisingly, competing brands and detractors didnt express any opinions, not even a single congratulation.

As the saying goes, laymen watch for fun, experts watch for strategy. A new brand and a new car that hasnt undergone market testing achieved such a great success.

To wear the crown, one must bear its weight; whether Tianxing Automobile and Lu Liang have that capability is still unknown.

These 100,000 locked orders could be the fuel for a skyrocketing rocket or a ticking time bomb.

All results will gradually be revealed this month and next month during deliveries.

If Tianxing Automobile cant handle wearing the crown, they wouldve played the fool; perhaps its best to let things play out for a bit.

On May 3rd, both the Su City New Energy Car Exhibition and the Supplier Expo announced their conclusion.

This car show had 23 new energy brands, with 48 new energy cars exhibiting, reaching 78,000 in locked orders over three days.

The Tianxing Tian Shu led with 19,200 units, followed closely by Teslas 12,400 units and Li Xiangs 9,824 units.

Across the way at the Supplier Expo, agreements were made with 19 companies involving 118 collaborations, totaling 28.724 billion yuan in deals.

The last few exhibition halls attracted a total of 553,200 visitors, marking unparalleled success.

After wrapping up the exhibition, on the evening of the 4th, Xu Daolai visited Lu Liang at Tianxing District.

Due to this exhibition, the vice directors constraints seemed slightly loosened, making an attempt for the director position next year promising.

However, even if he succeeds in becoming director, its still mainly external PR. To replicate this success next year, hed need Lu Liangs support.

Its better to establish and maintain relationships early on, rather than scrambling later with Little Sweet or Mrs. Niu.

"Director Xu, youre too kind. Theres no need for a special visit."

In the grand hall of Tianxing District, the red carpet and flowers were already prepared, along with fifty Tian Shu vehicles ready for delivery.

Lu Liang was familiarizing himself with the delivery process for tomorrows first batch. His primary task was essentially that of a doorman cum car valet.

Unlike financial services, there was little for him to worry about in manufacturing; it wasnt that his authority was overshadowed, but rather that expertise required specialization.

Hu Weiwei and Wang Xiaofeng had already managed everything meticulously; the former Mobike duo was once again setting sail.

However, this time, they werent serving Mobike or Li Bing but rather Tianxing Automobile and Lu Liang.

"Just finished up, and there are a few days of leave. Heard that Tian Shu will be delivered tomorrow, thought Id come and see if theres anything I can assist with."

Xu Daolai said with a smile, and upon learning of Lu Liangs tasks for tomorrow, he couldnt help but laugh: "With that kind of VIP treatment, even Im tempted to buy it."

"Three hundred thousand isnt too expensive, and I recall the Su City Government offering particularly high subsidies to support the new energy industry for civil servants."

Lu Liang recalled a recent conversation with city leaders; the Su City Government was sparing no effort to support new energy and retain them.

For local Su City new energy automotive companies, the first purchase would receive up to a fifty thousand yuan cash subsidy, and discounts could be stacked.

For the Tian Shu Pro version, priced under three hundred thousand, with all discounts and subsidies maxed out, the actual purchase cost could be just over two hundred thousand.

With Xu Daolai not yet forty and already holding a department-level position, spending twenty to thirty thousand should not be a problem given his years of savings.

"I do like it, really, but Mr. Lu, your companys car is too flashy, not suitable for government work."

Xu Daolai smiled wryly, genuinely fond of the car and able to afford it, but the coupe style was inappropriate for a civil servant.

Had he been at least a decade younger, he might have bought it, but nearing forty, Volkswagen was a better fit for him.

"Whod have thought being flashy was a drawback?" Lu Liang chuckled, not insisting further nor offering him a car.

The nature of their mutually beneficial relationship would change if money was involved, and there was no need for Lu Liang to bribe Xu Daolai.

To put it bluntly, Xu Daolai wasnt at the level where Lu Liang would be the one making the visit; it would be the other way around.

After exchanging a few words, realizing there was nothing he could help with, Xu Daolai bid farewell and left.

"Mr. Lu, what was Director Xus purpose?" Wang Xiaofeng wondered, puzzled by the brief visit, akin to just going through the motions.

"No worries, dont dwell on it."

With a smile on his lips, Lu Liang stretched lazily, "Alright, Im off to sleep. I need to get up early tomorrow."

He walked to the neighboring Marriott Hotel and happened to run into Little Wang, who was holding a lady while checking in at the front desk.

Little Wangs commitment made Lu Liang feel inferior. Since he knew him, Little Wang had always liked women with flashy, internet-famous faces.

Every day for three years, his girlfriends changed, but the type remained the same. Lu Liang suspected that he must have been hurt by a similar woman in the past.

"Why did you suddenly come over?" Lu Liang asked curiously.

Little Wang squinted his eyes with a smile, casually pushing his girlfriend aside, and took out an invitation from his pocket, "Tianxing Automobile invited me to attend the first batch delivery event. I couldnt find a reason to refuse."

"008? How much did it cost?"

Lu Liang was flabbergasted. If Little Wang managed to get that number himself, hed eat the invitation.

"Isnt it natural to support a brothers career? Talking about money is too distant," Little Wang said earnestly.

Lu Liang, that rascal, promised to give him a car, and then it was never mentioned again. So far, no news.

Items costing hundreds of thousands, he couldnt be bothered to wait. He simply added some money and became one of the first fifty car owners in the delivery batch.

"Well, you go ahead and offer your support. Im going back to my room to sleep." Lu Liang yawned, too lazy to banter with Little Wang.

Little Wang hurriedly said, "Ive come all this way, at least treat me to a late-night snack."

"Whatever you want to eat or drink, just order from the front desk and charge it to my room,"

Lu Liang waved his hand and walked into the elevator without looking back, leaving Little Wang confused in the wind.

He looked at his newly acquainted internet girlfriend and said frustratedly, "Forget it, not worth the trouble. Lets go eat."

On the other hand, Lu Liang returned to his room.

Li Manli was still there. She hadnt left, and recently she directly started live streaming.

When she heard the noise from the entrance, her whole body froze, not even blinking.

Seeing this, Lu Liang crossed his arms, watching her performance with interest.

As expected, she was pretending to have crashed again.

Her foot discreetly reached the main power button on the computer, holding it for a few seconds until the screen went black, and she immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Manli, swaying, waddled over to Lu Liang like a duck, "Off work so early today?"

"I have something to do early tomorrow, so I came back early tonight to rest."

Lu Liang wrapped his arm around her slender waist, noticing it had been a while since working out, his abs replaced by a small belly.

He buried his head in her silky hair, pressing his cheek against her collarbone, greedily inhaling her scent.

Li Manli squinted with a smile, enveloping Lu Liang in her arms, whispering softly, "Little baby~ time to sleep~"

Then there was a gentle slap on the head, Lu Liang grumbled, "Dont act so childish."

"Oww~" Li Manli pouted, hugging Lu Liang for a long while before saying, "Been very tired lately?"

"Yeah, havent really slept much."

After hearing Lu Liangs words, Li Manli suddenly said, "Liang, Ive recently learned a very effective way to fall asleep."

She ran into the bathroom, filling the bathtub with hot water, changing into a Japanese-style bathing robe, stood at the door, and waved a towel with a grin, "Sir, please come in~"

Lu Liang was momentarily stunned, thinking of Sakurada Miyuki in Tokyo. She was a year younger than Li Manli and had a similar personality, yet inherently different.

Sakurada Miyuki had been naive and carefree since she was a child, but became withdrawn after her family fell from grace, only recently becoming cheerful and optimistic again.

In contrast, Li Manli was born into a conservative family that preferred boys over girls, likely learning to be cheerful and optimistic later on in life.

"Liang?" Li Manli called softly, her mood suddenly dropped, "Oh right, youve probably been to authentic Japanese hot springs."

"Every time I go to Tokyo, Im too busy to enjoy the hot springs," Lu Liang chuckled, teasing her chin, "Whats next?"

Li Manli beamed, "First, Ill help scrub you down, then you can soak in the water, and finally, Ill give you a massage."

"Is this massage legit?"

"Sir, dont be silly. Were a legitimate establishment."

Li Manli straightened her face, likely constructing the scenario in her mind again.

"I can tip you, you do your thing, Ill do mine."

"Still not possible, were very legit here."

"Got it, lets say I tip you then."

"Ill think about it."

"Do you still need to think?"

With a splash, the bathhouse girl fell into the tub.